In this session, we will discuss each of the hindrance and what we should do when they visit to allow us clear these obstacles and blockagesOvercoming Spiritual Hindrances Presenter: Tina Ng Wed 15 June | 7-8.30pm Online: Links below Cost: By donation There are Five Hindrances that can arise in our meditation and in our […]

Join us as Ajahn Achalo talks about the importance of daily formal meditation to increase mindfulness and ways to create this daily habit The importance of daily formal meditation to increase mindfulness   Presenter: Ajahn Achalo   Wed 22 June | 7-8.30pm   Online: Links below   Cost: By donation Do you find it difficult […]

The session is very interactive, with attendees offered the valuable opportunity to receive practical advice about their meditation practicePractical tips for daily formal meditation Speaker: Ajahn Achalo Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 6 July | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation This is the follow up […]

“The Mindful Dinosaurs” - truly inspiring and courageous baby dinosaurs, who triumph over adversity through mindfulness.The Mindful Dinosaurs: a workshop for preschool children and their caregivers Presenter: Karen Gilles-Reid Sat 9 July | 1.30-2.30pm At Metta Centre, Bankstown Cost: By donation This dynamic one-hour workshop will immerse parents, carers, and their preschool children, into the […]

Join us in an interactive session to explore how to find a meditation practice that suits youFinding a Meditation Practice that suits you Speaker: Tina Ng Wed 13 July | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation With the many different types of Buddhist meditation styles […]

The Joy Challenge Presenter: Dr. Pema Düddul Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 20 July | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation   Two and a half millennia ago the Buddha taught that without joy (gawa in Tibetan) there is no awakening or enlightenment. The Path of […]

Join us in the session. Ven Chao Khun Keng has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with us with his 35 years of monastic experience Speaker: Chao Khun Keng   Sat 23 July | 6-8pm   Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below)   Cost: By donation The […]

In this session we will talk about how to be mindful in challenging circumstances which can be ultimately very rewardingWhy bad days are the best? Speaker: Andrew “Bodhi” Kennings Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 27 July | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation Modern lay life […]

Opening The Heart Presenter: Venerable Aileen Barry Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 3 August | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation   Venerable Aileen Barry will be offering this teaching at the Metta Centre in person. If you would like to meet Venerable in person, you are […]

This session is to explore the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra. The Sutra famously states, "Form is emptiness, emptiness is form." Why is it so hard to let go of our sense of being wronged? Speaker: Bom Hyon Sunim Wed 10 Aug | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: […]

Join us for a unique journey through the Australian Museum with Venerable Chao Khun Keng and Venerable Dhammadharo Dhamma at the Museum with Venerable Chao Khun Keng and Venerable Dhammadharo Saturday 13 August | 2-5pm Australian Museum (1 William Street, Sydney) Cost: Free Contact: Zen 0420 276 026 RSVP is essential with your contact details […]

The meditative practice of Joy and Positive Psychotherapy Presenter: Dr. Eng Kong Tan Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 17 August | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation   Dr. E-K Tan will be weaving the Cultivation of Joy, the meditative practice of Mudita with the recent […]

Contemplative Awakening Presenter: Ajahn Sādaro Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 24 August | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation What is an ‘awakening experience’ in meditation? And once we have these experiences, how do we now understand and integrate them? Ajahn Sādaro will discuss how we […]

Metta Festival Thank You PartySat 27 Aug | 6-10pmAt the Metta Centre, 7-9 Cross St, Bankstown NSWRSVP essential for catering purposes: Eventbrite or email contact@mettacentre.comVolunteers, sponsors and performers who helped with the Metta Festival are invited to join our celebration as Metta Centre gives thanks to your incredible work in making the event such a […]

The Dance of Zouk with Alise Kha and Matthew Voelker Date: Sunday 28th August Time: 10.30am to 12pm Location: Ignite Dance Co 2/11 Arab Rd, Padstow, NSW, 2211 Cost: $15pp Our instructors Alise Kha and Matthew Voelker will guide participants in this unique Zouk dance and Buddhism workshop, using movement and dance to connect people […]