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Wise Speech: Workshop with Jill Shepherd

January 19, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location: Stanley Ave Studio, 61 Stanley Ave, Mount Waverley VIC 3149

Date: Sunday 19th January 2025, 9:30am to 4:30pm

Teacher: Jill Shepherd

Cost: $70 plus dana for Jill

Book your spot: Book now

Wise Speech: An introduction to Insight Dialogue

Insight Dialogue is an interpersonal meditation practice that brings the mindfulness, tranquillity and steadiness of silent insight meditation directly into our relational lives. Meditating together in pairs or small groups, we use the the six guidelines of Insight Dialogue – Pause, Relax, Open, Attune to Emergence, Listen Deeply and Speak the Truth – to support us to interact with each other mindfully and kindly. This  allows a deeper exploration of the Buddha’s teachings on Wise Speech. As a result, we begin to understand some of the habits of heart and mind that cause relational stress and distress, and how to free ourselves from those habits so that we can live with more ease, happiness, and mutual understanding.

This workshop includes

  • a mix of silent and relational meditation practice,
  • engaging in dialogue to actively cultivate skilful speaking and listening,
  • short talks
  • and Q&A sessions

It is best suited to people who have some experience of mindfulness / insight / vipassanā meditation, but previous Insight Dialogue experience is not required.

In support of our group practice, please arrive 15 minutes early for a prompt start, and make a commitment to stay for the full day (barring emergencies)

Please bring your own lunch. Tea and herbal teas will be provided.

The registration fee covers a contribution to the venue hire, and admin costs. In keeping with Buddhist tradition, the teachings are offered on a dāna basis which means the teachers are not paid to offer this workshop.  Instead, they rely on the generosity of the participants to help them continue to share their teachings with others, and there will be an opportunity at the end of the day to offer donations to support Jill’s ongoing teaching.

Please note meditation is contraindicated and can be harmful for people with complex trauma, PTSD, substance dependence or psychosis. If in doubt, please seek advice from a psychologist or psychiatrist.

 

Enquiries: retreats@melbourneinsightmeditation.org

 

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