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SUMMARY:Detox Your Mind Wellington Retreat - 18 April 2026 FREE Event
DESCRIPTION:The Illusion Of Identity 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									  Date and TimeTuesday 7 July  •  Starts at 7 PM LocationJoseph Sargeant Community Centre OverviewWe spend our lives building an identity. A name. A history. A personality. A story of who we believe ourselves to be. But what if the self we defend\, protect\, and define is not as solid as it appears? Modern physics increasingly reveals a universe that is not made of fixed things\, but of dynamic processes and patterns. At the same time\, deeper contemplative traditions have long questioned whether there is anything permanent behind our thoughts\, feelings\, perceptions\, and experiences. In this thought-provoking talk\, we will explore a radical possibility: that what we call “identity” may be an appearance arising from countless changing conditions rather than a fixed\, independent self. Through insights drawn from science\, philosophy\, and contemplative inquiry\, we will investigate how the mind constructs reality\, why we experience ourselves as separate individuals\, and whether the person we believe ourselves to be truly exists in the way we imagine. If everything is constantly changing\, what remains? If our perceptions are continually shifting\, who is the observer? And if identity itself is an illusion\, what does that mean for the way we live\, relate to others\, and understand reality? Join us for an evening of exploration into one of humanity’s deepest questions: Who are you\, really? SpeakersVen. Nimaladhamma Thero/ Hemaloka Thero For more info contactAshada – 0435 345 065Asha : 0433302585
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/detox-your-mind-wellington-retreat-18-april-2026-free-event/
LOCATION:Tawa College\, 38A Duncan Street\, Wellington\, Wellington Region\, 5028\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Social Media Overload - Hamilton New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:The Illusion Of Identity 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									  Date and TimeTuesday 7 July  •  Starts at 7 PM LocationJoseph Sargeant Community Centre OverviewWe spend our lives building an identity. A name. A history. A personality. A story of who we believe ourselves to be. But what if the self we defend\, protect\, and define is not as solid as it appears? Modern physics increasingly reveals a universe that is not made of fixed things\, but of dynamic processes and patterns. At the same time\, deeper contemplative traditions have long questioned whether there is anything permanent behind our thoughts\, feelings\, perceptions\, and experiences. In this thought-provoking talk\, we will explore a radical possibility: that what we call “identity” may be an appearance arising from countless changing conditions rather than a fixed\, independent self. Through insights drawn from science\, philosophy\, and contemplative inquiry\, we will investigate how the mind constructs reality\, why we experience ourselves as separate individuals\, and whether the person we believe ourselves to be truly exists in the way we imagine. If everything is constantly changing\, what remains? If our perceptions are continually shifting\, who is the observer? And if identity itself is an illusion\, what does that mean for the way we live\, relate to others\, and understand reality? Join us for an evening of exploration into one of humanity’s deepest questions: Who are you\, really? SpeakersVen. Nimaladhamma Thero/ Hemaloka Thero For more info contactAshada – 0435 345 065Asha : 0433302585
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/social-media-overload-hamilton-new-zealand/
LOCATION:5 Glen Lynne Avenue\, Queenwood\, Hamilton 3210\, 5 Glen Lynne Avenue\, Queenwood\, 3210\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:The Theory of Everything - Auckland Talk - FREE EVENT
DESCRIPTION:The Illusion Of Identity 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									  Date and TimeTuesday 7 July  •  Starts at 7 PM LocationJoseph Sargeant Community Centre OverviewWe spend our lives building an identity. A name. A history. A personality. A story of who we believe ourselves to be. But what if the self we defend\, protect\, and define is not as solid as it appears? Modern physics increasingly reveals a universe that is not made of fixed things\, but of dynamic processes and patterns. At the same time\, deeper contemplative traditions have long questioned whether there is anything permanent behind our thoughts\, feelings\, perceptions\, and experiences. In this thought-provoking talk\, we will explore a radical possibility: that what we call “identity” may be an appearance arising from countless changing conditions rather than a fixed\, independent self. Through insights drawn from science\, philosophy\, and contemplative inquiry\, we will investigate how the mind constructs reality\, why we experience ourselves as separate individuals\, and whether the person we believe ourselves to be truly exists in the way we imagine. If everything is constantly changing\, what remains? If our perceptions are continually shifting\, who is the observer? And if identity itself is an illusion\, what does that mean for the way we live\, relate to others\, and understand reality? Join us for an evening of exploration into one of humanity’s deepest questions: Who are you\, really? SpeakersVen. Nimaladhamma Thero/ Hemaloka Thero For more info contactAshada – 0435 345 065Asha : 0433302585
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/the-theory-of-everything-auckland-talk-free-event/
LOCATION:Sir Owen G Glenn Building\, 12 Grafton Road\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:The Buddhist Detox Retreat Auckland - Apr 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Illusion Of Identity 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									  Date and TimeTuesday 7 July  •  Starts at 7 PM LocationJoseph Sargeant Community Centre OverviewWe spend our lives building an identity. A name. A history. A personality. A story of who we believe ourselves to be. But what if the self we defend\, protect\, and define is not as solid as it appears? Modern physics increasingly reveals a universe that is not made of fixed things\, but of dynamic processes and patterns. At the same time\, deeper contemplative traditions have long questioned whether there is anything permanent behind our thoughts\, feelings\, perceptions\, and experiences. In this thought-provoking talk\, we will explore a radical possibility: that what we call “identity” may be an appearance arising from countless changing conditions rather than a fixed\, independent self. Through insights drawn from science\, philosophy\, and contemplative inquiry\, we will investigate how the mind constructs reality\, why we experience ourselves as separate individuals\, and whether the person we believe ourselves to be truly exists in the way we imagine. If everything is constantly changing\, what remains? If our perceptions are continually shifting\, who is the observer? And if identity itself is an illusion\, what does that mean for the way we live\, relate to others\, and understand reality? Join us for an evening of exploration into one of humanity’s deepest questions: Who are you\, really? SpeakersVen. Nimaladhamma Thero/ Hemaloka Thero For more info contactAshada – 0435 345 065Asha : 0433302585
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/the-buddhist-detox-retreat-auckland-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Heaven’s Rest B&B\, 80 Mill Road\, Bombay\, Auckland\, 2675\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Mindful Awareness Christchurch 29 April 2026 - FREE EVENT
DESCRIPTION:The Illusion Of Identity 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									  Date and TimeTuesday 7 July  •  Starts at 7 PM LocationJoseph Sargeant Community Centre OverviewWe spend our lives building an identity. A name. A history. A personality. A story of who we believe ourselves to be. But what if the self we defend\, protect\, and define is not as solid as it appears? Modern physics increasingly reveals a universe that is not made of fixed things\, but of dynamic processes and patterns. At the same time\, deeper contemplative traditions have long questioned whether there is anything permanent behind our thoughts\, feelings\, perceptions\, and experiences. In this thought-provoking talk\, we will explore a radical possibility: that what we call “identity” may be an appearance arising from countless changing conditions rather than a fixed\, independent self. Through insights drawn from science\, philosophy\, and contemplative inquiry\, we will investigate how the mind constructs reality\, why we experience ourselves as separate individuals\, and whether the person we believe ourselves to be truly exists in the way we imagine. If everything is constantly changing\, what remains? If our perceptions are continually shifting\, who is the observer? And if identity itself is an illusion\, what does that mean for the way we live\, relate to others\, and understand reality? Join us for an evening of exploration into one of humanity’s deepest questions: Who are you\, really? SpeakersVen. Nimaladhamma Thero/ Hemaloka Thero For more info contactAshada – 0435 345 065Asha : 0433302585
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/mindful-awareness-christchurch-29-april-2026-free-event/
LOCATION:52 Bealey AvenueChristchurch Central City\, Christchurch 8013\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Social Media Overload - Christchurch
DESCRIPTION:The Illusion Of Identity 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									  Date and TimeTuesday 7 July  •  Starts at 7 PM LocationJoseph Sargeant Community Centre OverviewWe spend our lives building an identity. A name. A history. A personality. A story of who we believe ourselves to be. But what if the self we defend\, protect\, and define is not as solid as it appears? Modern physics increasingly reveals a universe that is not made of fixed things\, but of dynamic processes and patterns. At the same time\, deeper contemplative traditions have long questioned whether there is anything permanent behind our thoughts\, feelings\, perceptions\, and experiences. In this thought-provoking talk\, we will explore a radical possibility: that what we call “identity” may be an appearance arising from countless changing conditions rather than a fixed\, independent self. Through insights drawn from science\, philosophy\, and contemplative inquiry\, we will investigate how the mind constructs reality\, why we experience ourselves as separate individuals\, and whether the person we believe ourselves to be truly exists in the way we imagine. If everything is constantly changing\, what remains? If our perceptions are continually shifting\, who is the observer? And if identity itself is an illusion\, what does that mean for the way we live\, relate to others\, and understand reality? Join us for an evening of exploration into one of humanity’s deepest questions: Who are you\, really? SpeakersVen. Nimaladhamma Thero/ Hemaloka Thero For more info contactAshada – 0435 345 065Asha : 0433302585
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/social-media-overload-christchurch/
LOCATION:John Wardle Room\, 1049 Colombo Street\, St Albans\, \, Christchurch\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260503T094500
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SUMMARY:Social Media Overload - Invercargill
DESCRIPTION:The Illusion Of Identity 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									  Date and TimeTuesday 7 July  •  Starts at 7 PM LocationJoseph Sargeant Community Centre OverviewWe spend our lives building an identity. A name. A history. A personality. A story of who we believe ourselves to be. But what if the self we defend\, protect\, and define is not as solid as it appears? Modern physics increasingly reveals a universe that is not made of fixed things\, but of dynamic processes and patterns. At the same time\, deeper contemplative traditions have long questioned whether there is anything permanent behind our thoughts\, feelings\, perceptions\, and experiences. In this thought-provoking talk\, we will explore a radical possibility: that what we call “identity” may be an appearance arising from countless changing conditions rather than a fixed\, independent self. Through insights drawn from science\, philosophy\, and contemplative inquiry\, we will investigate how the mind constructs reality\, why we experience ourselves as separate individuals\, and whether the person we believe ourselves to be truly exists in the way we imagine. If everything is constantly changing\, what remains? If our perceptions are continually shifting\, who is the observer? And if identity itself is an illusion\, what does that mean for the way we live\, relate to others\, and understand reality? Join us for an evening of exploration into one of humanity’s deepest questions: Who are you\, really? SpeakersVen. Nimaladhamma Thero/ Hemaloka Thero For more info contactAshada – 0435 345 065Asha : 0433302585
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/social-media-overload-invercargill/
LOCATION:Wat Buddha Samakhee Invercargill\, 839 North Road\, Invercargill\, Lorneville\, 9876\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260516T100000
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SUMMARY:The Buddhist Detox Retreat Melbourne - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Illusion Of Identity 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									  Date and TimeTuesday 7 July  •  Starts at 7 PM LocationJoseph Sargeant Community Centre OverviewWe spend our lives building an identity. A name. A history. A personality. A story of who we believe ourselves to be. But what if the self we defend\, protect\, and define is not as solid as it appears? Modern physics increasingly reveals a universe that is not made of fixed things\, but of dynamic processes and patterns. At the same time\, deeper contemplative traditions have long questioned whether there is anything permanent behind our thoughts\, feelings\, perceptions\, and experiences. In this thought-provoking talk\, we will explore a radical possibility: that what we call “identity” may be an appearance arising from countless changing conditions rather than a fixed\, independent self. Through insights drawn from science\, philosophy\, and contemplative inquiry\, we will investigate how the mind constructs reality\, why we experience ourselves as separate individuals\, and whether the person we believe ourselves to be truly exists in the way we imagine. If everything is constantly changing\, what remains? If our perceptions are continually shifting\, who is the observer? And if identity itself is an illusion\, what does that mean for the way we live\, relate to others\, and understand reality? Join us for an evening of exploration into one of humanity’s deepest questions: Who are you\, really? SpeakersVen. Nimaladhamma Thero/ Hemaloka Thero For more info contactAshada – 0435 345 065Asha : 0433302585
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/the-buddhist-detox-retreat-melbourne-may-2026/
LOCATION:Mackie Road Neighbourhood House\, 36-42 Mackie Rd\, Mulgrave\, VIC\, 3170
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260613T090000
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SUMMARY:The Buddhist Detox Retreat Tasmania - June 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Illusion Of Identity 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									  Date and TimeTuesday 7 July  •  Starts at 7 PM LocationJoseph Sargeant Community Centre OverviewWe spend our lives building an identity. A name. A history. A personality. A story of who we believe ourselves to be. But what if the self we defend\, protect\, and define is not as solid as it appears? Modern physics increasingly reveals a universe that is not made of fixed things\, but of dynamic processes and patterns. At the same time\, deeper contemplative traditions have long questioned whether there is anything permanent behind our thoughts\, feelings\, perceptions\, and experiences. In this thought-provoking talk\, we will explore a radical possibility: that what we call “identity” may be an appearance arising from countless changing conditions rather than a fixed\, independent self. Through insights drawn from science\, philosophy\, and contemplative inquiry\, we will investigate how the mind constructs reality\, why we experience ourselves as separate individuals\, and whether the person we believe ourselves to be truly exists in the way we imagine. If everything is constantly changing\, what remains? If our perceptions are continually shifting\, who is the observer? And if identity itself is an illusion\, what does that mean for the way we live\, relate to others\, and understand reality? Join us for an evening of exploration into one of humanity’s deepest questions: Who are you\, really? SpeakersVen. Nimaladhamma Thero/ Hemaloka Thero For more info contactAshada – 0435 345 065Asha : 0433302585
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/the-buddhist-detox-retreat-tasmania-june-2026/
LOCATION:Lea Scout Centre Tasmania\, Gilwell Drive\, Kingston\, TAS\, 7050\, Australia
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SUMMARY:The Image: Deep Insight into Consciousness - Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Illusion Of Identity 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									  Date and TimeTuesday 7 July  •  Starts at 7 PM LocationJoseph Sargeant Community Centre OverviewWe spend our lives building an identity. A name. A history. A personality. A story of who we believe ourselves to be. But what if the self we defend\, protect\, and define is not as solid as it appears? Modern physics increasingly reveals a universe that is not made of fixed things\, but of dynamic processes and patterns. At the same time\, deeper contemplative traditions have long questioned whether there is anything permanent behind our thoughts\, feelings\, perceptions\, and experiences. In this thought-provoking talk\, we will explore a radical possibility: that what we call “identity” may be an appearance arising from countless changing conditions rather than a fixed\, independent self. Through insights drawn from science\, philosophy\, and contemplative inquiry\, we will investigate how the mind constructs reality\, why we experience ourselves as separate individuals\, and whether the person we believe ourselves to be truly exists in the way we imagine. If everything is constantly changing\, what remains? If our perceptions are continually shifting\, who is the observer? And if identity itself is an illusion\, what does that mean for the way we live\, relate to others\, and understand reality? Join us for an evening of exploration into one of humanity’s deepest questions: Who are you\, really? SpeakersVen. Nimaladhamma Thero/ Hemaloka Thero For more info contactAshada – 0435 345 065Asha : 0433302585
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/the-image-deep-insight-into-consciousness-day-workshop/
LOCATION:Fullarton Park Community Centre\, 411 Fullarton Rd\, Fullarton\, SA\, 5063\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260707T190000
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SUMMARY:The Illusion Of Identity
DESCRIPTION:The Illusion Of Identity 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									  Date and TimeTuesday 7 July  •  Starts at 7 PM LocationJoseph Sargeant Community Centre OverviewWe spend our lives building an identity. A name. A history. A personality. A story of who we believe ourselves to be. But what if the self we defend\, protect\, and define is not as solid as it appears? Modern physics increasingly reveals a universe that is not made of fixed things\, but of dynamic processes and patterns. At the same time\, deeper contemplative traditions have long questioned whether there is anything permanent behind our thoughts\, feelings\, perceptions\, and experiences. In this thought-provoking talk\, we will explore a radical possibility: that what we call “identity” may be an appearance arising from countless changing conditions rather than a fixed\, independent self. Through insights drawn from science\, philosophy\, and contemplative inquiry\, we will investigate how the mind constructs reality\, why we experience ourselves as separate individuals\, and whether the person we believe ourselves to be truly exists in the way we imagine. If everything is constantly changing\, what remains? If our perceptions are continually shifting\, who is the observer? And if identity itself is an illusion\, what does that mean for the way we live\, relate to others\, and understand reality? Join us for an evening of exploration into one of humanity’s deepest questions: Who are you\, really? SpeakersVen. Nimaladhamma Thero/ Hemaloka Thero For more info contactAshada – 0435 345 065Asha : 0433302585
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/the-illusion-of-identity/
LOCATION:Joseph Sargeant Community Centre\, 60 Prospect Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260710T170000
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SUMMARY:Residential Buddist Detox Retreat Sydney
DESCRIPTION:The Illusion Of Identity 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									  Date and TimeTuesday 7 July  •  Starts at 7 PM LocationJoseph Sargeant Community Centre OverviewWe spend our lives building an identity. A name. A history. A personality. A story of who we believe ourselves to be. But what if the self we defend\, protect\, and define is not as solid as it appears? Modern physics increasingly reveals a universe that is not made of fixed things\, but of dynamic processes and patterns. At the same time\, deeper contemplative traditions have long questioned whether there is anything permanent behind our thoughts\, feelings\, perceptions\, and experiences. In this thought-provoking talk\, we will explore a radical possibility: that what we call “identity” may be an appearance arising from countless changing conditions rather than a fixed\, independent self. Through insights drawn from science\, philosophy\, and contemplative inquiry\, we will investigate how the mind constructs reality\, why we experience ourselves as separate individuals\, and whether the person we believe ourselves to be truly exists in the way we imagine. If everything is constantly changing\, what remains? If our perceptions are continually shifting\, who is the observer? And if identity itself is an illusion\, what does that mean for the way we live\, relate to others\, and understand reality? Join us for an evening of exploration into one of humanity’s deepest questions: Who are you\, really? SpeakersVen. Nimaladhamma Thero/ Hemaloka Thero For more info contactAshada – 0435 345 065Asha : 0433302585
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/residential-buddist-detox-retreat-sydney/
LOCATION:Karuna Sanctuary Retreat Centre\, Blue Mountains Saywell Rd\, Katoomba\, NSW\, 2780\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ministry Of Nirvana":MAILTO:info@ministryofnirvana.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260725T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T002824
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SUMMARY:Detox Your Mind Day Retreat Brisbane - 25 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Illusion Of Identity 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									  Date and TimeTuesday 7 July  •  Starts at 7 PM LocationJoseph Sargeant Community Centre OverviewWe spend our lives building an identity. A name. A history. A personality. A story of who we believe ourselves to be. But what if the self we defend\, protect\, and define is not as solid as it appears? Modern physics increasingly reveals a universe that is not made of fixed things\, but of dynamic processes and patterns. At the same time\, deeper contemplative traditions have long questioned whether there is anything permanent behind our thoughts\, feelings\, perceptions\, and experiences. In this thought-provoking talk\, we will explore a radical possibility: that what we call “identity” may be an appearance arising from countless changing conditions rather than a fixed\, independent self. Through insights drawn from science\, philosophy\, and contemplative inquiry\, we will investigate how the mind constructs reality\, why we experience ourselves as separate individuals\, and whether the person we believe ourselves to be truly exists in the way we imagine. If everything is constantly changing\, what remains? If our perceptions are continually shifting\, who is the observer? And if identity itself is an illusion\, what does that mean for the way we live\, relate to others\, and understand reality? Join us for an evening of exploration into one of humanity’s deepest questions: Who are you\, really? SpeakersVen. Nimaladhamma Thero/ Hemaloka Thero For more info contactAshada – 0435 345 065Asha : 0433302585
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/detox-your-mind-day-retreat-brisbane-25-july-2026/
LOCATION:QUT Kelvin Grove Campus\, 149 Victoria Park Road\, Kelvin Grove\, QLD\, 4059
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ministry Of Nirvana":MAILTO:info@ministryofnirvana.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260801T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T002824
CREATED:20260627T204312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T205203Z
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SUMMARY:Buddhist Detox Retreat - Melbourne | Residential 1-2 AUG 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Illusion Of Identity 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									  Date and TimeTuesday 7 July  •  Starts at 7 PM LocationJoseph Sargeant Community Centre OverviewWe spend our lives building an identity. A name. A history. A personality. A story of who we believe ourselves to be. But what if the self we defend\, protect\, and define is not as solid as it appears? Modern physics increasingly reveals a universe that is not made of fixed things\, but of dynamic processes and patterns. At the same time\, deeper contemplative traditions have long questioned whether there is anything permanent behind our thoughts\, feelings\, perceptions\, and experiences. In this thought-provoking talk\, we will explore a radical possibility: that what we call “identity” may be an appearance arising from countless changing conditions rather than a fixed\, independent self. Through insights drawn from science\, philosophy\, and contemplative inquiry\, we will investigate how the mind constructs reality\, why we experience ourselves as separate individuals\, and whether the person we believe ourselves to be truly exists in the way we imagine. If everything is constantly changing\, what remains? If our perceptions are continually shifting\, who is the observer? And if identity itself is an illusion\, what does that mean for the way we live\, relate to others\, and understand reality? Join us for an evening of exploration into one of humanity’s deepest questions: Who are you\, really? SpeakersVen. Nimaladhamma Thero/ Hemaloka Thero For more info contactAshada – 0435 345 065Asha : 0433302585
URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/buddhist-detox-retreat-melbourne-residential-1-2-aug-2026/
LOCATION:22 Woodvale Rd\, 22 Woodvale Rd\, Boronia\, VIC\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ministry Of Nirvana":MAILTO:info@ministryofnirvana.org.au
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