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SUMMARY:𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱 – 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵
DESCRIPTION:The Image: Deep Insight into Consciousness – Day Workshop 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Date and TimeSaturday 20th June 2026 – From 09.00 AM to 4:30 PM LocationFullarton Park Community Centre About this eventGo beyond the mind to discover the nature of perception\, identity\, and reality through a day of deep insight and timeless wisdom What shapes the way we see ourselves\, others\, and the world around us? Beneath our thoughts\, emotions\, beliefs\, and perceptions lies an unseen image that influences how we experience life. This immersive day workshop invites participants to explore the nature of perception\, identity\, and reality through timeless teachings and practical insight. Through guided discussions\, reflection\, and contemplation\, you will investigate how the mind constructs experience and how deeply held assumptions can shape our understanding of ourselves and the world. This workshop offers a rare opportunity to examine fundamental questions about consciousness and human experience in a structured and supportive environment. Join us for a day of deep inquiry\, meaningful discussion\, and transformative insight into the nature of the mind and the image through which we perceive reality. What to ExpectA deeper understanding of perception\, identity\, and consciousnessInsight into how the mind shapes your experience of realityPractical wisdom for navigating thoughts\, emotions\, and relationshipsGreater clarity\, self-awareness\, and inner freedomMeaningful reflection\, discussion\, and personal discoverySpeakersThe retreat will be fully guided by Ven. Dharana Dassa Thero & Ven. Nimaladhamma Thero. The venerables have been conducting many teaching activities such as residential and day retreats\, seminars\, workshops etc across Australia and internationally. Ven. Dharana Dassa Thero: Ven. Dassa Thero\, with his curiosity and unquenchable thirst to find the “truth” about life\, left his loving family in the UK to enter a monastic life at a very young age. Now as a higher ordained monk he is sharing his wisdom with a growing audience across the globe\, and in Australia. He has conducted many programs across every state in Australia\, during his previous visits. Ven. Nimaladhamma Thero: Ven. Nimaladhamma Thero\, is currently pursuing a doctoral research as a PhD scholar\, while serving as a part time lecturer in Buddhist psychology at Sri Sathyasai university for Human Excellence in Bangalore\, India. As a higher ordained monk at Jethavanarama monastery\, he had been serving the community in several capacities such as Director of education at the Noble International school\, providing guidance as Advisor and counsellor at the Noble Hearts child development centre\, and coordinating educational and cultural initiatives with the Indian High Commission and the Vivekananda Cultural centre while guiding regular monthly full day workshops in Australia and conducting many counselling sessions to a wider community. ContactAsara: 0499 557 093 Eshani: 0432 753 390 Organised byMinistry of Nirvana    
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/the-free-mind-chistchurch-2025/
LOCATION:St Albans community centre\, 1049 Colombo Street\, St Albans\, Christchurch 8014
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