Module 7 of a year-long course that students can join at any stage.
Join us on an experiential journey through Il libro tibetano del vivere e del morire. Discover a deep and universal wisdom explored in the major themes of the book, and learn about their practical implications for living well. Suitable for people of any religion or of none, this course encourages you to reflect on the Buddhist teachings, to see what makes sense to you and to experiment with applying these teachings in your daily life.
Open Heart (Module 7 of the full-year course)
Introducing the Tibetan Buddhist compassion practices centring on loving kindness. Loving kindness meditation restores our confidence and heals unresolved emotional wounds. It also puts us in touch with the fundamental goodness of our core being, unlocking a vast source of love and care for ourselves and others.Where: Online and in person at Rigpa Sydney, 158 Australia St, Newtown.
When: Wednesday evenings, for 5 weeks starting 14 October 2026.
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time.
Participants in this course will learn:
- How to meditate
- How an acceptance of impermanence can help us understand death and change our attitude towards life
- How meditation can transform our perception, increase our confidence and fully connect us to the world around us
- That mind is much more than just thoughts and emotions
- How understanding the interdependency of all things and the principle of karma (that every action has an effect) gives us a logical basis for ethics and personal responsibility
Led by Western meditation instructors with many years of experience.