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Wisdom Talks 18 – The 4 Stages of Enlightenment
In this episode of Wisdom Talks John Barter reflects on the ‘The 4 Stages of Enlightenment” as categorised in Theravada Buddhism. They relate to psychological factors that hold the mind back or hinder the mind from being completely free from stress, distress, angst, unease and suffering.
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Wisdom Talks 16 – The 4 Pairs of the Ways of the World
In this episode of Wisdom Talks John Barter explains how the world runs on and is fuelled by 8 conditions, namely: Gain and Loss, Happiness and Misery, Praise and Blame, Fame and Non Fame. These 4 pairs of worldly conditions are termed by the Buddha as the Loka-Dhamma.
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Wisdom Talks 14 – The 4 V’s
Are you wasting a lot of time, energy and relationships by not aligning with what’s important to you?
In this episode of Wisdom Talks John Barter shares a teaching called “The 4 V’s”. This teaching is important in make sure our doing aligns with our being and our sense of self.
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Wisdom Talks 13 – The 4 Elements
In this episode of Wisdom Talks John Barter reflects on ‘The 4 Elements’ that make up our body and physical existence – Earth, Water, Fire and Air.
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Wisdom Talks 12 – The 4 Paccaya
In this episode of Wisdom Talks John Barter reflects on the 4 Paccaya. Translated as the four supports or conditions on which Buddhist monastics depend on for sustenance of life. It is not only an important reflection for Buddhist monastic’s but for anybody and everybody.
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Living Beyond Cancer
Coping with life after cancer can be hard.
You may feel lost, alone or worried.
Harness the power of art therapy to soothe, encourage and reinvigorate your life. (No experience necessary)
Fiona Fitzpatrick
Art Therapist and Counsellor
0416 199 804
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Colouring In Not Just For Kids
Colouring In - It's great for managing stress.
In the past six months, there’s been a massive surge in the popularity of colouring-in books – at the time of print, half of the titles on the top 10 bestsellers list in Australia fall into that genre. No doubt you’ve probably had at least one friend herald its genius, too.
To clarify, today’s adult colouring-in books are light-years away from the basic ones of our childhoods. They’re filled with hyper-detailed illustrations of...
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Comments from our last Urban Retreat and Weekly Meditation Group …..
On Saturday 27 June a one day workshop entitled 'Stress Less Live More Love Life' was led by John at 14 Ridge Street, encouraging participants to consciously let go of wasting time on stress, by not identifying with the ego, by transcending the ego, and living in the 'just now'. The workshop, including several specially guided meditations, was very well received.
I thought I'd do one for the paramitas course too (but don't worry if you don't need it) :
From May to...
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