Introduction to Mindfulness – Calming the Reactivities of Body and Mind

Wai Cheong

About the Teaching

In this introductory course on mindfulness, we will explore the meaning of mindfulness, the process of nurturing this quality and the benefits that arise from this. Skilful application of mindful attention can help to calm the reactivities of body and mind, much of which are due to our habitual reactions to stressful situations. With developed mindful awareness we can also uncover the deeply held misconceptions about ourselves and our relationship with others that contribute to our distress and unhealthy behavioural reactions. Simple meditation practices and integration exercises will be presented in this course along with the theoretical framework for understanding how mindfulness works in conjunction with other mental qualities.

All are welcome; no prerequisite required.

Each session consists of a mixture of explanations, guided meditations and time for discussion or Q&A.

Wai Cheong

Wai Cheong Kok is from Singapore. He has been teaching meditation and Buddhism since 1996, with a special interest in making available the benefits of meditation to a wider audience. From 2006-2015 and starting from 2020, he has served as a senior teacher at Vajrayana Institute, a Tibetan Buddhist Centre affiliated to the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). After studying Dharma for several years, Wai Cheong set out to deepen his understanding of spiritual practice by finishing the FPMT Masters Program at Istituto Lama Tsong Khapa in Italy from 1998-2004 completed with a four-month solitary retreat in New Zealand.

When

Mondays 7 pm - 8:30 pm
August 8, 15, 22, 29

Where

Live Streamed Online

Face-to-face
Vajrayana Institute, 9 Victoria Square Ashfield, from November 1st

Cost

By Donation
(Suggested: $15 per class)

Suitable For

Everyone

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