Wise Speech: Insight Dialogue Day Retreat with Jill Shepherd

Location: Ceres Environment Park, East Brunswick

Date: Sunday 18th January 2026, 9:30am to 5pm

Teacher: Jill Shepherd

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
-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.

Cost: $80 plus dana for Jill

Supported Places: First Nations peoples are welcome to attend for a 90% discount. Use this code when booking: Indig

There are 3 additional supported places available. Complete this form to request a supported place.

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Enquiries: retreats@melbourneinsightmeditation.org