Introduction to Mindfulness

This 2-day mindfulness course will run from 9:00am – 4:30pm both days. Participants should be able to attend both days (ie: attending only on day 2 will not be permitted, as day 2 relies on having attended day 1.

Contemporary mindfulness practices are everywhere at the moment. You’ll find mindfulness in schools, wellbeing centres, in hospitals and psychology clinics, in elite sports management and high-powered business boardrooms. Mindfulness seems to be everywhere these days, but how is it done and what is the point?

On this first day of this course we will take a close look at how to develop your own authentic mindfulness practice with a detailed discussion on the mindfulness technique itself. On day 2, we will look at how to refine and develop this practice, leading to greater proficiency and insight. The practice of mindfulness is grounded in the Buddha’s teaching and so this simple yet profound practice can lead us directly into the heart of the Buddha’s wisdom. In this way we may come to see that mindfulness can take us far beyond what we may have thought possible.

Ben has been involved in the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism for over 25 years and is a former student of the BP programme at Chenrezig Institute. His experience spans Theravadin and Mahayana Buddhist traditions. He has previously taught at Tashi Khangmar Samdrup Ling, Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsering’s Brisbane based School of Buddhist Science.

Ben is a neuroscientist working at the Sunshine Coast-based Thompson Institute where he conducts research into the effects of mindfulness training, both on the brain and behaviour.
After completing a B. of Psychology (Hons), he went on to complete a PhD in the neuroscience of mindfulness, where he developed a contemporary psychological model of mindfulness practice derived from Buddhist sources.

Held in the Wellbeing Centre person only, not online.

REGISTER TO ATTEND IN-PERSON:
Suggested donation: $108.00 (but don't let finances get in your way, contact reception)

Delicious vegetarian lunch will be available for $14.50 per day at the Big Love Cafe. Please always book meals at least 24 hours in advance through info@chenrezig.com.au

Teachers’ availability subject to change; please check the Chenrezig Institute website for more info.

Established 1974, Chenrezig Institute is a centre for Buddhist study, meditation, retreat and practice nestled in the foothills of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. The Institute is home to a Tibetan Geshe (Lama), a large community of ordained Sangha (monks and nuns), students, residents, volunteers, retreat goers and guests.

Apart from the formal study programmes, Chenrezig Institute is a peaceful, calm and relaxing place to spend a few hours, days or weeks. Stroll along the bush paths, wander in formal garden, espresso in the cafe or a vegetarian meal.

Also below the far carpark is ‘The Wellbeing Centre’ which provides courses focusing on cultivating physical, emotional and mental balance and wellbeing. They include authentic traditional and modern psychological approaches to health and lifestyle. They are suitable for everyone who maybe looking for genuine happiness and well-being in a non-religious framework.