Mindfulness in a Frantic World

Talks and Guided Meditations with Ee Lin Ong and Keith Rowan

9.30am - 12.30pm & 2.00pm - 5.00pm Sunday 6th. September

Finding Peace in a Frantic World
Mindfulness has been applied in the scientific fields as well as in the spiritual. Here is an opportunity to explore its applications within both aspects. On closer examination there is not a dichotomy; merely different levels, presentations and labels, with a common intention; to alleviate suffering and bring about the causes of happiness. This taster session will offer an overview of how mindfulness has been applied in the psychological fields to benefit countless beings across a wide range of spectrum. The taster goes on to offer a glimpse into the deeper aspects of mindfulness which is at the root of and foundation of a meaningful way of life.

Mind Your Life
This taster workshop is for anyone who would like to pick up basic skills to cultivate awareness, appreciation, compassion, and equanimity. The session will explore psychological explanations of basic processes of mind. Participants will be introduced to (i) ways to anchor, (ii) practice taking a pause (iii) rediscover the feel of things and noticing the changing feeling-tones.

Going Beyond Temporary Relief
Additionally, the session will include down-to-earth contemplations that can expand the range of benefits mindfulness can bring. These contemplations start with closer examination of what we are presented with every day but habitually ignore.
Sections of our time together will be interspersed with guided practices for each to discover through direct experience.

Cost: $60 or Koha/donation if finances are too tight. (Tea and light refreshments offered midway through each session.
Enquiries: keith@rigdzin.org

Ee Lin Ong, MSc (Otago, Psych)
As part of her work, Ee Lin delights in facilitating evidence-based approaches, which marry the strengths of contemporary science and ancient wisdom. She is deeply grateful to mindfulness practice and mentors in the scientific field, as well as her precious masters from the spiritual traditions. She identifies herself as a Kiwiporean and deeply appreciates Aotearoa. Her work involves teaching and training locally and internationally through Oxford Mindfulness a well-respected charity, as well as free-lancing, bringing mindfulness related courses to various individuals and communities. She is committed to continual learning, practice and growth to continue to be of benefit to all through supportive platforms and collaborations

Keith Rowan
Keith has been a student of Buddhist teachings for all his adult life, guided through close contact with two, eminent teachers. He has lived an urban life for the most part developing skills to combine the practice of Buddhist teachings with the ups and downs of ordinary life. He helped found the Nelson Buddhist Centre and he has been sharing the Buddhist teachings for over 25 years. His main aim is to open the door for anyone to discover the beauty, depth and profound pragmatism of the Buddha’s insights