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Meditation for Beginners Course
August 12 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Meditation for Beginners Course
Presenter: Anagārikā Sumudu Weththasinghe (In Person, visiting from Sri Lanka)
Mon 12 Aug | 6.30-7.30pm AEST
Location: In person at Western Sydney University (74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4 or Online (Zoom link below)
Cost: Free
Learn to meditate with this beginners course, covering the basics of meditation. Attendees will learn meditation through guided meditations, talks, and personal guidance. Find out how meditation helps reduce stress, develop focus and tranquillity in the mind, deal with difficult emotions and negative thinking, and bring greater clarity and joy to your life.
Learn: Every week we’re joined by leading Buddhist practitioners from various Buddhist traditions, ready to share insights and answer questions about meditation. From mindfulness and compassion to delving into cultural insights, each week you’ll cultivate deeper understanding to strengthen your practice..
Guided Meditation Sessions: Experience rejuvenating guided meditation sessions, offering stillness and relief from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Discover for yourself, the power of mindfulness and inner peace.
Community bonding: Forge connections with fellow yogis and peers from diverse backgrounds and life paths. Together, we explore how ancient wisdom and modern perspectives can harmonise, cultivating personal growth and shared understanding.
No prior experience needed! Our Meditation for Beginners Course is open to everyone, regardless of your prior experience or spiritual background. You are warmly invited to join our inclusive and welcoming community.
About the presenter: Anagārikā Dr. Sumudu exemplifies the profound truth that service to others is the path to true fulfilment. Raised in the warm embrace of Sri Lanka, her journey led her to Australia, where, alongside her partner, she earned a doctorate in Analytical Chemistry at the prestigious Australian National University.
A transformative encounter with a wise teacher there ignited a profound shift. Inspired by a yearning for unconditional happiness, Dr. Sumudu and her then-husband made a life-altering decision. Leaving behind successful careers – hers as a respected scientist at Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration – they embarked on a path of selfless dedication.
As an Anagārikā, Dr. Sumudu has empowered countless individuals and communities to navigate life’s challenges. Her keen intellect, honed by scientific rigor, is now masterfully interwoven with a deep understanding of Buddhist philosophy. Through mindful awareness and contemplative reflection, she guides individuals to step out of psychological struggles and into a life of inner harmony and lasting well-being.
She currently volunteers as headteacher of Buddhist International Girls School, a school steeped in Buddhist values. Here, she nurtures young minds and leads a team of over fifty staff fostering the potential for future world leaders imbued with compassion and wisdom. Renowned for her unwavering commitment and boundless compassion, Dr. Sumudu offers guidance and loving-kindness to all who seek it.
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