BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ministry of Nirvana - ECPv6.10.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD 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/Perth BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:AWST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260725T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260725T170000 DTSTAMP:20260804T202506 CREATED:20260701T141525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T134125Z UID:7152-1784970000-1784998800@ministryofnirvana.org.au SUMMARY:Detox Your Mind Day Retreat Brisbane - 25 July 2026 DESCRIPTION:Social Media Overload – Christchurch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and Time01 May 2026\, 5:30 PM – 08:30 PM LocationJohn Wardle Room About this eventFeeling overwhelmed by social media? Constant notifications\, comparison\, and digital noise can quietly drain our peace—especially for young minds.Join us for a meaningful session on “Social Media Overload” and learn how to reset\, refocus\, and reconnect with a calmer\, clearer mind.This special session is designed to gently explore:• How social media affects the mind and emotions• The hidden stress behind scrolling\, likes\, and online validation• Why it’s easy to feel distracted\, restless\, or low after long screen time• Practical ways to regain balance and clarity in daily lifeWith the compassionate guidance of Ven. Rathmalane Bakkula Thero\, participants will be introduced to simple yet powerful techniques rooted in Dhamma to calm the mind\, improve awareness\, and develop a healthier relationship with technology.This is not about rejecting social media—but learning to use it wisely\, without losing inner peace.  Especially for children aged 13 to 18 yearsParents are warmly encouraged to support their children in attending this valuable session. CostThis is a FREE event 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 Sasindu- 02108372190 Organised byMinistry of Nirvana New Zealand URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/detox-your-mind-day-retreat-brisbane-25-july-2026/ LOCATION:𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲\, 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝟮𝟯 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘁 𝗦𝘁\, 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹\, QLD\, 4000 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:20260804T202506 CREATED:20260627T204312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T205203Z UID:7143-1785574800-1785690000@ministryofnirvana.org.au SUMMARY:Buddhist Detox Retreat - Melbourne | Residential 1-2 AUG 2026 DESCRIPTION:Social Media Overload – Christchurch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and Time01 May 2026\, 5:30 PM – 08:30 PM LocationJohn Wardle Room About this eventFeeling overwhelmed by social media? Constant notifications\, comparison\, and digital noise can quietly drain our peace—especially for young minds.Join us for a meaningful session on “Social Media Overload” and learn how to reset\, refocus\, and reconnect with a calmer\, clearer mind.This special session is designed to gently explore:• How social media affects the mind and emotions• The hidden stress behind scrolling\, likes\, and online validation• Why it’s easy to feel distracted\, restless\, or low after long screen time• Practical ways to regain balance and clarity in daily lifeWith the compassionate guidance of Ven. Rathmalane Bakkula Thero\, participants will be introduced to simple yet powerful techniques rooted in Dhamma to calm the mind\, improve awareness\, and develop a healthier relationship with technology.This is not about rejecting social media—but learning to use it wisely\, without losing inner peace.  Especially for children aged 13 to 18 yearsParents are warmly encouraged to support their children in attending this valuable session. CostThis is a FREE event 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 Sasindu- 02108372190 Organised byMinistry of Nirvana New Zealand 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260809T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260809T163000 DTSTAMP:20260804T202506 CREATED:20260715T041847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T042208Z UID:7166-1786264200-1786293000@ministryofnirvana.org.au SUMMARY:Detox Your Mind Day Retreat Perth - 9 Aug 2026 DESCRIPTION:Social Media Overload – Christchurch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and Time01 May 2026\, 5:30 PM – 08:30 PM LocationJohn Wardle Room About this eventFeeling overwhelmed by social media? Constant notifications\, comparison\, and digital noise can quietly drain our peace—especially for young minds.Join us for a meaningful session on “Social Media Overload” and learn how to reset\, refocus\, and reconnect with a calmer\, clearer mind.This special session is designed to gently explore:• How social media affects the mind and emotions• The hidden stress behind scrolling\, likes\, and online validation• Why it’s easy to feel distracted\, restless\, or low after long screen time• Practical ways to regain balance and clarity in daily lifeWith the compassionate guidance of Ven. Rathmalane Bakkula Thero\, participants will be introduced to simple yet powerful techniques rooted in Dhamma to calm the mind\, improve awareness\, and develop a healthier relationship with technology.This is not about rejecting social media—but learning to use it wisely\, without losing inner peace.  Especially for children aged 13 to 18 yearsParents are warmly encouraged to support their children in attending this valuable session. CostThis is a FREE event 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 Sasindu- 02108372190 Organised byMinistry of Nirvana New Zealand URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/detox-your-mind-day-retreat-perth-9-aug-2026/ LOCATION:Rossiter Pavilion\, 16 Tuberose Rd\, Piara Waters\, WA\, 6112 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/detox-perth.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ministry Of Nirvana":MAILTO:info@ministryofnirvana.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260811T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260811T210000 DTSTAMP:20260804T202506 CREATED:20260730T013015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T014436Z UID:7178-1786474800-1786482000@ministryofnirvana.org.au SUMMARY:Freedom Within: The Path to True Freedom - Sydney Talk 2026 DESCRIPTION:Social Media Overload – Christchurch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and Time01 May 2026\, 5:30 PM – 08:30 PM LocationJohn Wardle Room About this eventFeeling overwhelmed by social media? Constant notifications\, comparison\, and digital noise can quietly drain our peace—especially for young minds.Join us for a meaningful session on “Social Media Overload” and learn how to reset\, refocus\, and reconnect with a calmer\, clearer mind.This special session is designed to gently explore:• How social media affects the mind and emotions• The hidden stress behind scrolling\, likes\, and online validation• Why it’s easy to feel distracted\, restless\, or low after long screen time• Practical ways to regain balance and clarity in daily lifeWith the compassionate guidance of Ven. Rathmalane Bakkula Thero\, participants will be introduced to simple yet powerful techniques rooted in Dhamma to calm the mind\, improve awareness\, and develop a healthier relationship with technology.This is not about rejecting social media—but learning to use it wisely\, without losing inner peace.  Especially for children aged 13 to 18 yearsParents are warmly encouraged to support their children in attending this valuable session. CostThis is a FREE event 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 Sasindu- 02108372190 Organised byMinistry of Nirvana New Zealand URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/freedom-within-the-path-to-true-freedom-sydney-talk-2026/ LOCATION:Newtown Neighbourhood Centre\, 11/13 Darley St\, Newtown\, NSW\, 2042\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/anagarika-praboda.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ministry Of Nirvana":MAILTO:info@ministryofnirvana.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260818T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260818T210000 DTSTAMP:20260804T202506 CREATED:20260730T015204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T015855Z UID:7186-1787079600-1787086800@ministryofnirvana.org.au SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes of Reality - Sydney - Aug 2026 DESCRIPTION:Social Media Overload – Christchurch   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date and Time01 May 2026\, 5:30 PM – 08:30 PM LocationJohn Wardle Room About this eventFeeling overwhelmed by social media? Constant notifications\, comparison\, and digital noise can quietly drain our peace—especially for young minds.Join us for a meaningful session on “Social Media Overload” and learn how to reset\, refocus\, and reconnect with a calmer\, clearer mind.This special session is designed to gently explore:• How social media affects the mind and emotions• The hidden stress behind scrolling\, likes\, and online validation• Why it’s easy to feel distracted\, restless\, or low after long screen time• Practical ways to regain balance and clarity in daily lifeWith the compassionate guidance of Ven. Rathmalane Bakkula Thero\, participants will be introduced to simple yet powerful techniques rooted in Dhamma to calm the mind\, improve awareness\, and develop a healthier relationship with technology.This is not about rejecting social media—but learning to use it wisely\, without losing inner peace.  Especially for children aged 13 to 18 yearsParents are warmly encouraged to support their children in attending this valuable session. CostThis is a FREE event 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 Sasindu- 02108372190 Organised byMinistry of Nirvana New Zealand URL:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/event/behind-the-scenes-of-reality-sydney-aug-2026/ LOCATION:Joseph Sargeant Centre\, 60 Prospect St\, Erskineville\, NSW\, 2043 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ministryofnirvana.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/anagarika-sumudu.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ministry Of Nirvana":MAILTO:info@ministryofnirvana.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR