Wellness Wednesdays: Learn to Meditate - Cultivating awareness and inner peace

Speaker: Bhante Ethkandawaka Saddhajeewa Thero (In person, Visiting from the USA)

Wed 29 Jan | 7.00-8.30pm AEDT

Location:In person at Western Sydney University, Parramatta City Campus (Entry at 1 Parramatta Square), Level 3 Room PC-01.3.82; or
Online (Zoom link below)

Cost: Free

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Whether you are a beginner or regular mediator, join these sessions to learn how to meditate with the support of a teacher and supportive group. The classes cover the basics of meditation, while also introducing you to different types of meditation through guided meditations, talks, Q&A, and personal advice for your practice. Find out how meditation helps reduce stress, develop focus and calmness in the mind, deal with difficult emotions and negative thinking, and bring greater clarity and joy to your life.

About the Speaker: Bhante Ethkandawaka Saddhajeewa Thero is Co-Abbot of the Bhavana Society. He received his higher ordination in Sri Lanka. He is a meditation and Dhamma teacher with many years of experience in working with youth and young adults as an educator, administrator, psychotherapist, as well as a social worker.

Bhante Saddhajeewa holds master’s degrees in psychology, sociology and education from universities in the United States and Sri Lanka. In addition, he holds a doctorate from the University of the West in Rosemead, CA with research focus on Mindfulness for substance abuse recovery. He has published eleven books and many articles and was the coordinator for the United Nation’s 2600th year commemoration of the Buddha’s enlightenment.

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