BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ministry of Nirvana - ECPv6.10.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ministry of Nirvana X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ministry of Nirvana REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT TZID:Australia/Hobart BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260429T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260429T203000 DTSTAMP:20260715T022312 CREATED:20260405T141217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T142125Z UID:7011-1777483800-1777494600@ministryofnirvana.org.au SUMMARY:Mindful Awareness Christchurch 29 April 2026 - FREE EVENT DESCRIPTION:Mindful Awareness Christchurch 29 April 2026 – FREE EVENT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and TimeWednesday\, Apr 29 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location52 Bealey Avenue About this eventSpirituality • Buddhism We live our lives through the lens of the mind — yet rarely do we pause to understand what the mind truly is\, what its purpose is\, and how it shapes the reality we experience. In this talk on Mindful Awareness\, we turn inward to explore the nature of consciousness itself. What is awareness? How does the mind construct our sense of reality? And why does it so often lead to stress\, confusion\, and dissatisfaction? Blending scientific insight with deep spiritual understanding\, this session invites you to look beyond surface-level thinking and into the underlying processes of the mind. When awareness becomes clear and grounded in reality\, the hidden patterns that create mental agitation begin to dissolve. Awareness is not something to be created — it is something to be recognised. And in that recognition lies the key to understanding life more deeply. Through this exploration\, you will begin to see your true purpose more clearly\, uncover the mechanisms that cloud the mind\, and discover a path to purify it from defilements. As clarity emerges\, so too does insight into what is truly happening within us — and where we are heading as human beings. Join us for this thought-provoking session where science and spirituality meet\, and take a step towards understanding the mind\, transforming your experience\, and uncovering a deeper inner peace. CostThis is a FREE event There is no cost to attend. The workshop – including all teachings and activities are offered freely in the spirit of Dhamma dāna. SpeakersThe retreat will be fully guided by Ven Bhakkula Thero from Jethavanarama monastery. The venerables have been conducting many teaching activities such as residential and day retreats\, seminars\, workshops etc across Australia and around the world (New Zealand\, Singapore\, UK\, Italy\, South Korea\, Dubai\, Israel). Ven. Bakkula Thero: Ven. Bakkula Thero was a former computer engineer and a semi-professional cricketer in the UK\, now a monk\, focusing on finding serenity and inner peace and helping others. ContactChinthaka 0224663080 Sujani 0224074941 Organised byMinistry of Nirvana New Zealand In collaboration with Enlight – To brighten your life URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/mindful-awareness-christchurch-29-april-2026-free-event/ LOCATION:52 Bealey AvenueChristchurch Central City\, Christchurch 8013\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mindful-awareness-30.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260501T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260501T203000 DTSTAMP:20260715T022312 CREATED:20260428T131711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T132534Z UID:7062-1777656600-1777667400@ministryofnirvana.org.au SUMMARY:Social Media Overload - Christchurch DESCRIPTION:Mindful Awareness Christchurch 29 April 2026 – FREE EVENT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and TimeWednesday\, Apr 29 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location52 Bealey Avenue About this eventSpirituality • Buddhism We live our lives through the lens of the mind — yet rarely do we pause to understand what the mind truly is\, what its purpose is\, and how it shapes the reality we experience. In this talk on Mindful Awareness\, we turn inward to explore the nature of consciousness itself. What is awareness? How does the mind construct our sense of reality? And why does it so often lead to stress\, confusion\, and dissatisfaction? Blending scientific insight with deep spiritual understanding\, this session invites you to look beyond surface-level thinking and into the underlying processes of the mind. When awareness becomes clear and grounded in reality\, the hidden patterns that create mental agitation begin to dissolve. Awareness is not something to be created — it is something to be recognised. And in that recognition lies the key to understanding life more deeply. Through this exploration\, you will begin to see your true purpose more clearly\, uncover the mechanisms that cloud the mind\, and discover a path to purify it from defilements. As clarity emerges\, so too does insight into what is truly happening within us — and where we are heading as human beings. Join us for this thought-provoking session where science and spirituality meet\, and take a step towards understanding the mind\, transforming your experience\, and uncovering a deeper inner peace. CostThis is a FREE event There is no cost to attend. The workshop – including all teachings and activities are offered freely in the spirit of Dhamma dāna. SpeakersThe retreat will be fully guided by Ven Bhakkula Thero from Jethavanarama monastery. The venerables have been conducting many teaching activities such as residential and day retreats\, seminars\, workshops etc across Australia and around the world (New Zealand\, Singapore\, UK\, Italy\, South Korea\, Dubai\, Israel). Ven. Bakkula Thero: Ven. Bakkula Thero was a former computer engineer and a semi-professional cricketer in the UK\, now a monk\, focusing on finding serenity and inner peace and helping others. ContactChinthaka 0224663080 Sujani 0224074941 Organised byMinistry of Nirvana New Zealand In collaboration with Enlight – To brighten your life URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/social-media-overload-christchurch/ LOCATION:John Wardle Room\, 1049 Colombo Street\, St Albans\, \, Christchurch\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/smo-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260503T094500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260503T230000 DTSTAMP:20260715T022312 CREATED:20260428T125814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T130211Z UID:7054-1777801500-1777849200@ministryofnirvana.org.au SUMMARY:Social Media Overload - Invercargill DESCRIPTION:Mindful Awareness Christchurch 29 April 2026 – FREE EVENT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and TimeWednesday\, Apr 29 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location52 Bealey Avenue About this eventSpirituality • Buddhism We live our lives through the lens of the mind — yet rarely do we pause to understand what the mind truly is\, what its purpose is\, and how it shapes the reality we experience. In this talk on Mindful Awareness\, we turn inward to explore the nature of consciousness itself. What is awareness? How does the mind construct our sense of reality? And why does it so often lead to stress\, confusion\, and dissatisfaction? Blending scientific insight with deep spiritual understanding\, this session invites you to look beyond surface-level thinking and into the underlying processes of the mind. When awareness becomes clear and grounded in reality\, the hidden patterns that create mental agitation begin to dissolve. Awareness is not something to be created — it is something to be recognised. And in that recognition lies the key to understanding life more deeply. Through this exploration\, you will begin to see your true purpose more clearly\, uncover the mechanisms that cloud the mind\, and discover a path to purify it from defilements. As clarity emerges\, so too does insight into what is truly happening within us — and where we are heading as human beings. Join us for this thought-provoking session where science and spirituality meet\, and take a step towards understanding the mind\, transforming your experience\, and uncovering a deeper inner peace. CostThis is a FREE event There is no cost to attend. The workshop – including all teachings and activities are offered freely in the spirit of Dhamma dāna. SpeakersThe retreat will be fully guided by Ven Bhakkula Thero from Jethavanarama monastery. The venerables have been conducting many teaching activities such as residential and day retreats\, seminars\, workshops etc across Australia and around the world (New Zealand\, Singapore\, UK\, Italy\, South Korea\, Dubai\, Israel). Ven. Bakkula Thero: Ven. Bakkula Thero was a former computer engineer and a semi-professional cricketer in the UK\, now a monk\, focusing on finding serenity and inner peace and helping others. ContactChinthaka 0224663080 Sujani 0224074941 Organised byMinistry of Nirvana New Zealand In collaboration with Enlight – To brighten your life URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/social-media-overload-invercargill/ LOCATION:Wat Buddha Samakhee Invercargill\, 839 North Road\, Invercargill\, Lorneville\, 9876\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SMO-Palmerston-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260715T022312 CREATED:20260506T120435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T121342Z UID:7074-1778925600-1779037200@ministryofnirvana.org.au SUMMARY:The Buddhist Detox Retreat Melbourne - May 2026 DESCRIPTION:Mindful Awareness Christchurch 29 April 2026 – FREE EVENT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and TimeWednesday\, Apr 29 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location52 Bealey Avenue About this eventSpirituality • Buddhism We live our lives through the lens of the mind — yet rarely do we pause to understand what the mind truly is\, what its purpose is\, and how it shapes the reality we experience. In this talk on Mindful Awareness\, we turn inward to explore the nature of consciousness itself. What is awareness? How does the mind construct our sense of reality? And why does it so often lead to stress\, confusion\, and dissatisfaction? Blending scientific insight with deep spiritual understanding\, this session invites you to look beyond surface-level thinking and into the underlying processes of the mind. When awareness becomes clear and grounded in reality\, the hidden patterns that create mental agitation begin to dissolve. Awareness is not something to be created — it is something to be recognised. And in that recognition lies the key to understanding life more deeply. Through this exploration\, you will begin to see your true purpose more clearly\, uncover the mechanisms that cloud the mind\, and discover a path to purify it from defilements. As clarity emerges\, so too does insight into what is truly happening within us — and where we are heading as human beings. Join us for this thought-provoking session where science and spirituality meet\, and take a step towards understanding the mind\, transforming your experience\, and uncovering a deeper inner peace. CostThis is a FREE event There is no cost to attend. The workshop – including all teachings and activities are offered freely in the spirit of Dhamma dāna. SpeakersThe retreat will be fully guided by Ven Bhakkula Thero from Jethavanarama monastery. The venerables have been conducting many teaching activities such as residential and day retreats\, seminars\, workshops etc across Australia and around the world (New Zealand\, Singapore\, UK\, Italy\, South Korea\, Dubai\, Israel). Ven. Bakkula Thero: Ven. Bakkula Thero was a former computer engineer and a semi-professional cricketer in the UK\, now a monk\, focusing on finding serenity and inner peace and helping others. ContactChinthaka 0224663080 Sujani 0224074941 Organised byMinistry of Nirvana New Zealand In collaboration with Enlight – To brighten your life 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/buddhist-detox-retreat-may.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ministry Of Nirvana":MAILTO:info@ministryofnirvana.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260613T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20260614T170000 DTSTAMP:20260715T022312 CREATED:20260507T130823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T131509Z UID:7082-1781341200-1781456400@ministryofnirvana.org.au SUMMARY:The Buddhist Detox Retreat Tasmania - June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Mindful Awareness Christchurch 29 April 2026 – FREE EVENT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and TimeWednesday\, Apr 29 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location52 Bealey Avenue About this eventSpirituality • Buddhism We live our lives through the lens of the mind — yet rarely do we pause to understand what the mind truly is\, what its purpose is\, and how it shapes the reality we experience. In this talk on Mindful Awareness\, we turn inward to explore the nature of consciousness itself. What is awareness? How does the mind construct our sense of reality? And why does it so often lead to stress\, confusion\, and dissatisfaction? Blending scientific insight with deep spiritual understanding\, this session invites you to look beyond surface-level thinking and into the underlying processes of the mind. When awareness becomes clear and grounded in reality\, the hidden patterns that create mental agitation begin to dissolve. Awareness is not something to be created — it is something to be recognised. And in that recognition lies the key to understanding life more deeply. Through this exploration\, you will begin to see your true purpose more clearly\, uncover the mechanisms that cloud the mind\, and discover a path to purify it from defilements. As clarity emerges\, so too does insight into what is truly happening within us — and where we are heading as human beings. Join us for this thought-provoking session where science and spirituality meet\, and take a step towards understanding the mind\, transforming your experience\, and uncovering a deeper inner peace. CostThis is a FREE event There is no cost to attend. The workshop – including all teachings and activities are offered freely in the spirit of Dhamma dāna. SpeakersThe retreat will be fully guided by Ven Bhakkula Thero from Jethavanarama monastery. The venerables have been conducting many teaching activities such as residential and day retreats\, seminars\, workshops etc across Australia and around the world (New Zealand\, Singapore\, UK\, Italy\, South Korea\, Dubai\, Israel). Ven. Bakkula Thero: Ven. Bakkula Thero was a former computer engineer and a semi-professional cricketer in the UK\, now a monk\, focusing on finding serenity and inner peace and helping others. ContactChinthaka 0224663080 Sujani 0224074941 Organised byMinistry of Nirvana New Zealand In collaboration with Enlight – To brighten your life URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/the-buddhist-detox-retreat-tasmania-june-2026/ LOCATION:Lea Scout Centre Tasmania\, Gilwell Drive\, Kingston\, TAS\, 7050\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/buddhist-detox-retreat-june.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ministry Of Nirvana":MAILTO:info@ministryofnirvana.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T163000 DTSTAMP:20260715T022312 CREATED:20260617T133845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T134356Z UID:7095-1781946000-1781973000@ministryofnirvana.org.au SUMMARY:The Image: Deep Insight into Consciousness - Day Workshop DESCRIPTION:Mindful Awareness Christchurch 29 April 2026 – FREE EVENT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and TimeWednesday\, Apr 29 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location52 Bealey Avenue About this eventSpirituality • Buddhism We live our lives through the lens of the mind — yet rarely do we pause to understand what the mind truly is\, what its purpose is\, and how it shapes the reality we experience. In this talk on Mindful Awareness\, we turn inward to explore the nature of consciousness itself. What is awareness? How does the mind construct our sense of reality? And why does it so often lead to stress\, confusion\, and dissatisfaction? Blending scientific insight with deep spiritual understanding\, this session invites you to look beyond surface-level thinking and into the underlying processes of the mind. When awareness becomes clear and grounded in reality\, the hidden patterns that create mental agitation begin to dissolve. Awareness is not something to be created — it is something to be recognised. And in that recognition lies the key to understanding life more deeply. Through this exploration\, you will begin to see your true purpose more clearly\, uncover the mechanisms that cloud the mind\, and discover a path to purify it from defilements. As clarity emerges\, so too does insight into what is truly happening within us — and where we are heading as human beings. Join us for this thought-provoking session where science and spirituality meet\, and take a step towards understanding the mind\, transforming your experience\, and uncovering a deeper inner peace. CostThis is a FREE event There is no cost to attend. The workshop – including all teachings and activities are offered freely in the spirit of Dhamma dāna. SpeakersThe retreat will be fully guided by Ven Bhakkula Thero from Jethavanarama monastery. The venerables have been conducting many teaching activities such as residential and day retreats\, seminars\, workshops etc across Australia and around the world (New Zealand\, Singapore\, UK\, Italy\, South Korea\, Dubai\, Israel). Ven. Bakkula Thero: Ven. Bakkula Thero was a former computer engineer and a semi-professional cricketer in the UK\, now a monk\, focusing on finding serenity and inner peace and helping others. ContactChinthaka 0224663080 Sujani 0224074941 Organised byMinistry of Nirvana New Zealand In collaboration with Enlight – To brighten your life 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/the-image-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ministry Of Nirvana":MAILTO:info@ministryofnirvana.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260707T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260707T210000 DTSTAMP:20260715T022312 CREATED:20260701T144058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T144629Z UID:7159-1783450800-1783458000@ministryofnirvana.org.au SUMMARY:The Illusion Of Identity DESCRIPTION:Mindful Awareness Christchurch 29 April 2026 – FREE EVENT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and TimeWednesday\, Apr 29 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location52 Bealey Avenue About this eventSpirituality • Buddhism We live our lives through the lens of the mind — yet rarely do we pause to understand what the mind truly is\, what its purpose is\, and how it shapes the reality we experience. In this talk on Mindful Awareness\, we turn inward to explore the nature of consciousness itself. What is awareness? How does the mind construct our sense of reality? And why does it so often lead to stress\, confusion\, and dissatisfaction? Blending scientific insight with deep spiritual understanding\, this session invites you to look beyond surface-level thinking and into the underlying processes of the mind. When awareness becomes clear and grounded in reality\, the hidden patterns that create mental agitation begin to dissolve. Awareness is not something to be created — it is something to be recognised. And in that recognition lies the key to understanding life more deeply. Through this exploration\, you will begin to see your true purpose more clearly\, uncover the mechanisms that cloud the mind\, and discover a path to purify it from defilements. As clarity emerges\, so too does insight into what is truly happening within us — and where we are heading as human beings. Join us for this thought-provoking session where science and spirituality meet\, and take a step towards understanding the mind\, transforming your experience\, and uncovering a deeper inner peace. CostThis is a FREE event There is no cost to attend. The workshop – including all teachings and activities are offered freely in the spirit of Dhamma dāna. SpeakersThe retreat will be fully guided by Ven Bhakkula Thero from Jethavanarama monastery. The venerables have been conducting many teaching activities such as residential and day retreats\, seminars\, workshops etc across Australia and around the world (New Zealand\, Singapore\, UK\, Italy\, South Korea\, Dubai\, Israel). Ven. Bakkula Thero: Ven. Bakkula Thero was a former computer engineer and a semi-professional cricketer in the UK\, now a monk\, focusing on finding serenity and inner peace and helping others. ContactChinthaka 0224663080 Sujani 0224074941 Organised byMinistry of Nirvana New Zealand In collaboration with Enlight – To brighten your life URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/the-illusion-of-identity/ LOCATION:Joseph Sargeant Community Centre\, 60 Prospect Street\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/illusion-of-identity.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ministry Of Nirvana":MAILTO:info@ministryofnirvana.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260710T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260712T170000 DTSTAMP:20260715T022312 CREATED:20260622T144900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T150407Z UID:7112-1783702800-1783875600@ministryofnirvana.org.au SUMMARY:Residential Buddist Detox Retreat Sydney DESCRIPTION:Mindful Awareness Christchurch 29 April 2026 – FREE EVENT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and TimeWednesday\, Apr 29 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location52 Bealey Avenue About this eventSpirituality • Buddhism We live our lives through the lens of the mind — yet rarely do we pause to understand what the mind truly is\, what its purpose is\, and how it shapes the reality we experience. In this talk on Mindful Awareness\, we turn inward to explore the nature of consciousness itself. What is awareness? How does the mind construct our sense of reality? And why does it so often lead to stress\, confusion\, and dissatisfaction? Blending scientific insight with deep spiritual understanding\, this session invites you to look beyond surface-level thinking and into the underlying processes of the mind. When awareness becomes clear and grounded in reality\, the hidden patterns that create mental agitation begin to dissolve. Awareness is not something to be created — it is something to be recognised. And in that recognition lies the key to understanding life more deeply. Through this exploration\, you will begin to see your true purpose more clearly\, uncover the mechanisms that cloud the mind\, and discover a path to purify it from defilements. As clarity emerges\, so too does insight into what is truly happening within us — and where we are heading as human beings. Join us for this thought-provoking session where science and spirituality meet\, and take a step towards understanding the mind\, transforming your experience\, and uncovering a deeper inner peace. CostThis is a FREE event There is no cost to attend. The workshop – including all teachings and activities are offered freely in the spirit of Dhamma dāna. SpeakersThe retreat will be fully guided by Ven Bhakkula Thero from Jethavanarama monastery. The venerables have been conducting many teaching activities such as residential and day retreats\, seminars\, workshops etc across Australia and around the world (New Zealand\, Singapore\, UK\, Italy\, South Korea\, Dubai\, Israel). Ven. Bakkula Thero: Ven. Bakkula Thero was a former computer engineer and a semi-professional cricketer in the UK\, now a monk\, focusing on finding serenity and inner peace and helping others. ContactChinthaka 0224663080 Sujani 0224074941 Organised byMinistry of Nirvana New Zealand In collaboration with Enlight – To brighten your life URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/residential-buddist-detox-retreat-sydney/ LOCATION:Karuna Sanctuary Retreat Centre\, Blue Mountains Saywell Rd\, Katoomba\, NSW\, 2780\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/detox-retreat.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ministry Of Nirvana":MAILTO:info@ministryofnirvana.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260725T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260725T170000 DTSTAMP:20260715T022312 CREATED:20260701T141525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T142243Z UID:7152-1784970000-1784998800@ministryofnirvana.org.au SUMMARY:Detox Your Mind Day Retreat Brisbane - 25 July 2026 DESCRIPTION:Mindful Awareness Christchurch 29 April 2026 – FREE EVENT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and TimeWednesday\, Apr 29 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location52 Bealey Avenue About this eventSpirituality • Buddhism We live our lives through the lens of the mind — yet rarely do we pause to understand what the mind truly is\, what its purpose is\, and how it shapes the reality we experience. In this talk on Mindful Awareness\, we turn inward to explore the nature of consciousness itself. What is awareness? How does the mind construct our sense of reality? And why does it so often lead to stress\, confusion\, and dissatisfaction? Blending scientific insight with deep spiritual understanding\, this session invites you to look beyond surface-level thinking and into the underlying processes of the mind. When awareness becomes clear and grounded in reality\, the hidden patterns that create mental agitation begin to dissolve. Awareness is not something to be created — it is something to be recognised. And in that recognition lies the key to understanding life more deeply. Through this exploration\, you will begin to see your true purpose more clearly\, uncover the mechanisms that cloud the mind\, and discover a path to purify it from defilements. As clarity emerges\, so too does insight into what is truly happening within us — and where we are heading as human beings. Join us for this thought-provoking session where science and spirituality meet\, and take a step towards understanding the mind\, transforming your experience\, and uncovering a deeper inner peace. CostThis is a FREE event There is no cost to attend. The workshop – including all teachings and activities are offered freely in the spirit of Dhamma dāna. SpeakersThe retreat will be fully guided by Ven Bhakkula Thero from Jethavanarama monastery. The venerables have been conducting many teaching activities such as residential and day retreats\, seminars\, workshops etc across Australia and around the world (New Zealand\, Singapore\, UK\, Italy\, South Korea\, Dubai\, Israel). Ven. Bakkula Thero: Ven. Bakkula Thero was a former computer engineer and a semi-professional cricketer in the UK\, now a monk\, focusing on finding serenity and inner peace and helping others. ContactChinthaka 0224663080 Sujani 0224074941 Organised byMinistry of Nirvana New Zealand In collaboration with Enlight – To brighten your life 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/detox-brisbain.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ministry Of Nirvana":MAILTO:info@ministryofnirvana.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260801T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260802T170000 DTSTAMP:20260715T022312 CREATED:20260627T204312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T205203Z UID:7143-1785574800-1785690000@ministryofnirvana.org.au SUMMARY:Buddhist Detox Retreat - Melbourne | Residential 1-2 AUG 2026 DESCRIPTION:Mindful Awareness Christchurch 29 April 2026 – FREE EVENT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and TimeWednesday\, Apr 29 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location52 Bealey Avenue About this eventSpirituality • Buddhism We live our lives through the lens of the mind — yet rarely do we pause to understand what the mind truly is\, what its purpose is\, and how it shapes the reality we experience. In this talk on Mindful Awareness\, we turn inward to explore the nature of consciousness itself. What is awareness? How does the mind construct our sense of reality? And why does it so often lead to stress\, confusion\, and dissatisfaction? Blending scientific insight with deep spiritual understanding\, this session invites you to look beyond surface-level thinking and into the underlying processes of the mind. When awareness becomes clear and grounded in reality\, the hidden patterns that create mental agitation begin to dissolve. Awareness is not something to be created — it is something to be recognised. And in that recognition lies the key to understanding life more deeply. Through this exploration\, you will begin to see your true purpose more clearly\, uncover the mechanisms that cloud the mind\, and discover a path to purify it from defilements. As clarity emerges\, so too does insight into what is truly happening within us — and where we are heading as human beings. Join us for this thought-provoking session where science and spirituality meet\, and take a step towards understanding the mind\, transforming your experience\, and uncovering a deeper inner peace. CostThis is a FREE event There is no cost to attend. The workshop – including all teachings and activities are offered freely in the spirit of Dhamma dāna. SpeakersThe retreat will be fully guided by Ven Bhakkula Thero from Jethavanarama monastery. The venerables have been conducting many teaching activities such as residential and day retreats\, seminars\, workshops etc across Australia and around the world (New Zealand\, Singapore\, UK\, Italy\, South Korea\, Dubai\, Israel). Ven. Bakkula Thero: Ven. Bakkula Thero was a former computer engineer and a semi-professional cricketer in the UK\, now a monk\, focusing on finding serenity and inner peace and helping others. ContactChinthaka 0224663080 Sujani 0224074941 Organised byMinistry of Nirvana New Zealand In collaboration with Enlight – To brighten your life 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/mel-detox-retreat.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ministry Of Nirvana":MAILTO:info@ministryofnirvana.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR