Speaker: Ofusu Jones-Quartey (Online)

Wed 1 Oct | 7.00-8.30pm AEST

Location: In person at Western Sydney University, Parramatta City Campus (Entry at 1 Parramatta Square), Level 5 Room 1.5.82

or Online (Zoom link below)

Cost: Free

Join meditation teacher and artist Ofosu Jones-Quartey (Born I) for a unique virtual gathering that blends mindfulness practice and creative expression. The session will begin with a guided meditation, followed by reflections on the importance of self-compassion and how creativity itself can be an expression of Dharma. Ofosu will share insights from his new book Lyrical Dharma: Hip Hop as Mindfulness and perform songs from his latest album Komorebi. Together, these offerings invite participants into a space of presence, healing, and inspiration.

About the Teacher: Ofosu Jones-Quartey (Born I) is a meditation teacher, hip hop artist, and writer dedicated to making mindfulness accessible for all. A longtime practitioner in Buddhist traditions, Ofosu integrates the Dharma with creativity, showing how art and self-expression can be vehicles for compassion and liberation. He is the male voice on the Balance meditation app and teaches retreats across the country. His new book, Lyrical Dharma: Hip Hop as Mindfulness (Parallax Press), and his album Komorebi continue his mission of weaving music, meditation, and self-compassion into pathways of healing and awakening.

Hybrid event: Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive session in person at the Metta Centre or online by clicking on this link to access the session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506489824?pwd=cmpNQ1ljSmFVYURLWVN1dWllYUN1dz09 Alternatively, you can dial in from your telephone (call charges apply): +61 2 8015 6011 | Meeting ID: 835 0648 9824| Passcode: 718905

If you are feeling unwell, please consider staying at home and joining online instead.