Kuan Yin Meditation Centre, located in Lismore NSW, supports both Insight (Vipassana) and Zen meditation traditions.
The Centre was established by Subhana Barzaghi, a teacher in both the Zen and Insight (Vipassana) traditions. The Dojo was purpose built by Subhana as the first Zen Temple in Australia.
The purpose of the Centre is to provide a place for the community to come together to meditate and explore the Buddha’s teachings on freedom.
'Inspiration'
Lismore Zen Group
Mondays 6:00 - 8:00pm
Led by ‘Myokai’ Rachel Whiting, and ‘Taisan’ Alex Budlevskis’
A small friendly group of meditators who welcome beginners. Our focus is on assisting you to feel comfortable and supported to experience the benefits of meditation and mindfulness in a way that works for you in your current life situation. No expectations, no pressure, all welcome. Youth-friendly, queer friendly, neuro-divergent friendly, all ages 16+. You will receive meditation instruction, personal guidance and an exploration of ancient wisdom.
Cost: $5 Hall Hire + $10 recommended donation to teacher (Dana)
Contact: Myokai on 0427 778 837 or myokaian@proton.me
Insight Meditation
Tuesday evenings
‘Mindfulness Meditation’
with Peta Kalyana Wright
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Evening format: usually chanting, sitting meditation, walking meditation followed by open discussion and loving kindness practice at the end
New meditators to this group will be added to the Mindfulness contact list. Interest will be gauged each week to ensure there are sufficient numbers for the evening to proceed.
If interested in attending, please contact Peta - ph: 0457 349 484 or via email: peta.a.wright@gmail.com for further information
Wednesday evenings
Insight Meditation Group
with Emma Pittaway and other insight teachers
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm
These evenings are a casual and friendly opportunity to explore insight/vipassana meditation and connect with sangha (community). Insight/vipassana meditation is based on the historical teachings of the Buddha and is the basis of modern mindfulness. Wednesday evenings include a guided practice session, teaching and discussion.
All welcome! Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators.
Cost: $5 facility fee + dana (contribution for the teachings)
Contact: Rosi on 0402682925 or email kuanyinmeditation@gmail.com
Thursday evenings
a small group of experienced meditators meet to sit together in silence.
Time: 5:30 to approx 7pm
Cost: $5 per person/night (contribution towards rent and building maintenance)
Evening format: comprised of 3 x 25 minute meditation periods, with optional 5 minute silent walks in-between
If interested in attending, please contact Colin - ph: 0476 174 353 or via email nimbinensis@hotmail.com for further information
