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Wisdom Talks 3 – The Buddhist Trinities
In this episode of ‘Wisdom Talks’ John Barter helps us understand the beauty of the Buddha’s 2,500 year old teachings and its continued application and importance. He does this whilst discussing the fundamental Buddhist Trinities.
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Wisdom Talks 2 – Reflecting on Death
In this 'Wisdom Talk' John Barter has us reflect on the following question
"If I only had a short time to live how would I want to spend my time?"
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Message from John
Dear Friends
There are many feelings and emotions that may be described as defining being human.
However, one such feeling, emotion, state stands out as significant as that is 'Gratefulness'.
Gratefulness is a response from the mind/heart of appreciative joy which is a statement of being present and caring in relation to what is being experienced. Whilst we have all heard and even used the term Gratefulness, to be grateful for something, to have gratitude, there is so much benefit that can...
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Wisdom Talks 1 – Turning Down and Turning off Self
In this 'Wisdom Talk' John Barter provides some reflections and teachings on the importance of inner stillness and silence. Turning down and turning off self for a time to see what else is going on.
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What’s on at Well-Aware-Ness ?
Our calendar of upcoming events - Retreats, Workshops, Groups, Courses (all ages)
Saturday April 30 : Urban Retreat, Mindfulness Meditation on Gratefulness with John Barter, North Sydney
Sunday May 29 : Children's Meditation Group with Patrice Thomas, North Sydney
Sunday May 29 : Qi Gong with Patrice Thomas, North Sydney
Saturday May 7 to 28 : Women's Wellness Circle with Fiona Fitzpatrick, North Sydney
Saturday May 28: Ajahn Tiradhammo, Bringing It All Together, Harmonising the factors of the Spiritual Path, Farrants Hill
Saturday June 18:...
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JOMO – the Joy of Missing Out
So we have all heard about or even experienced FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) but are we aware of and have we experienced JOMO?
JOMO is the ‘Joy of Missing Out’!
Of course we can feel joy and even relief when we miss out on something unpleasant or even terrible that others get caught into, but JOMO is not about that.
JOMO is the joy of missing out on things that are generally pleasant or even sought after by our selves or...
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Ajahn Tiradhammo visits Well-Aware-Ness
Thank you to all of you who were able to come to our Urban Retreat with Ajahn Tiradhammo last Saturday - "Bringing it All Together".
This day was a great opportunity for all of us to listen well, learn new things, be reminded of things we already know, and especially put them into practice.
I am sure Ajahn Tiradhammo enjoyed sharing with us all, encouraging him that people in Sydney are motivated towards calm and clarity and realising ultimate Wisdom.
This Thursday morning...
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Message from John
Important News at WELL-AWARE-NESS
We are all aware of the reality of change and impermanence, the underlying fabric of existence that we live our life from.
I have now been teaching meditation groups/classes and courses in Sydney since 1995 which have been well attended and much appreciated by so many people.
My work has also included my Psychology Practice and consulting work to various organisations and industries in and around Sydney.
Recently the landlord of 14 Ridge Street, where Well-Aware-Ness operates from, has...
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