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These reflections often come from John’s understanding of the Buddha’s teachings\, his own experience of Buddhist Monastic life\, and the application of psycho-spiritual perspectives to daily living. \nBringing your own flask of tea/coffee and mug will be very helpful & reassuring. \nIf coming for the first time it is best to call 0400 022 048 or email info@wellawareness.com.au \nFor further details \n  URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/monday-meditation-group-sunday-retreats-2021/2022-05-26/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Meditation Groups,Vassa Meditation Retreat begins 30th July 2023 (Full-Day) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/free-to-use-sounds-XtQNZRTIMYc-unsplash-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220522T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220522T130000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20220406T044217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T044428Z UID:9740-1653211800-1653224400@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Half Day Meditation Retreat ** Date Change ** DESCRIPTION:Half Day Meditation Retreat ** Date Change ** \nSunday May 22 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm \nDear Friends\, \nI hope you had a restful Easter break. \nJust in case you may have missed our previous email correspondence in regards to the date change of our Half Day Meditation Retreat.  Since Saturday the 21st is a National Voting Day for the Federal Election we can have our Retreat on the Sunday 22nd of May.  This will allow ease in getting to your local polling place. \nAs places are limited\, please register your attendance by email: info@wellawareness.com.au \nThe theme for our Half-Day Retreat is: Reminding to Mindfulness. This Retreat will offer reflections and meditations on the importance of developing an understanding\, appreciation and practice of Mindfulness both in Meditation and in Daily Life activities. Mindfulness is appreciated as an ‘Awareness and Recognition of the fundamental elements of experience as they occur both internally and externally.’ These Reflections and Meditations with be offered by John. \nWhilst there is no set cost for the Half-Day Retreat\, your expression of Generosity to help the organising and running of the Retreat is appreciated (suggestion: $40 – 50). \nAddress: ‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill NSW 2484 \nIt will be wonderful to see and connect with you all after such a long and delayed period during COVID.\nThank you for your great patience. \nKind Regards\nJohn B. \n  \nHere is a new ebook beyond I-Making\, A Contemplative Investigation of The Concept of Anattā and the Path to its Realization\, written by Ajahn Tiradhammo who as presented at our Meditation Retreats many times at ‘Ratanagiri’ in Farrants Hill. \n  URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/half-day-meditation-retreat/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Meditation Groups,Vassa Meditation Retreat begins 30th July 2023 (Full-Day) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Buddha-Statue-scaled-e1651032288897.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210724T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210724T130000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20210616T061446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T044346Z UID:7813-1627117200-1627131600@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:VASSA MEDITATION RETREAT 2021 DESCRIPTION:Each year Buddhist Monastics and Practitioners around the world enter a three month period of more focused Meditation practice\, this is the Vassa Retreat. Last year – 2020 I arranged the opportunity for people to join the three month period of Vassa Retreat with four monthly Meditation days at Bodhi Tree Forest Monastery with teachings and guidance provided by Venerable Pannyavaro\, the Abbot of Bodhi Tree Forest Monastery. \nThis year we intend to offer the same opportunity with monthly (Saturday/Sunday) Meditation retreat days at Bodhi Tree Forest Monastery\, near Lismore. The first one of these will bled by myself – John Barter\, as Venerable Pannyavaro will be away teaching at this time. \nIf you would like to be involved in the Vassa Retreat 2021 commencing Saturday 24th of July at the Bodhi Tree Forest Monastery\, near Lismore\, 9:00am to 3:30pm please email your interest to me at info@wellawareness.com.au \nFurther Retreat days will be at Bodhi Tree Forest Monastery on the last weekend in August\, September and October.\nPlease see the Bodhi Tree website for further details. URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/vassa-retreat-2021/ LOCATION:Bodhi Tree Forest Monastery & Retreat Centre\, 78 Bentley Road\, Tullera 78 Bentley Road\, via Lismore\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Vassa Meditation Retreat begins 30th July 2023 (Full-Day) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sunset1-e1623824183413-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200517T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200517T133000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20200415T081604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T085944Z UID:6265-1589711400-1589722200@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Currently Suspended Half-Day Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19 please note: \nOur Half-Day Meditation Retreats are Currently Suspended \nOur Regular Monday Meditation Group are Currently Suspended \nMaintain your Daily Mindfulness Practice URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/half-day-meditation-retreat-currently-suspended/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Meditation Groups,Vassa Meditation Retreat begins 30th July 2023 (Full-Day),Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20161030T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20161030T160000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20160914T043438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161026T034719Z UID:4061-1477821600-1477843200@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Day Retreat The Psychology of the self Meditations & Reflections at Farrants Hill NSW DESCRIPTION:Join us on a Day Retreat on the beautiful Tweed Coast at Farrant’s Hill – Sunday October 30\, 2016 \n\n9.00am to 3.00pm (QLD TIME)\n10.00am to 4.00pm (NSW TIME)\n\nCost by DANA (donation of generosity) $50+ guide and bring a plate of food to share for lunch \n‘Realise Reality and Be Beyond the ‘self’ created and self’ perpetuated drama’ \n Our egoic ‘self’ is the source of great pleasure but also of great emotional pain. Whilst we appear to have a self and even think that we are the self\, we have for too long taken this psychological tool for granted.  Now with the ever increasing emergence and merging of science\, spirituality\, and understandings in non dual awareness – our ‘self’ is being called into question. \nThis Day Retreat offers both meditation and reflections on the Psychology of the ‘self’ and the Revelation of  Reality beyond the limitation and conditioning of the ‘self’. \n Topics Covered \n\nDefinition of the ‘egoic self’\nThe Psychology of the ‘egoic self’\nWise and Mindful use of our self\nWhat causes and what reduces our stress\, fear\, anger\nRealising Reality beyond the ego self\n\nJohn Barter will share contemporary understandings in    Psychology. Notes are available. \n  URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/day-retreat-the-psychology-of-the-self-meditations-reflections-at-farrants-hill-nsw/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Vassa Meditation Retreat begins 30th July 2023 (Full-Day),Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_9933-600-400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20160903T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20160903T150000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20160519T020327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160901T033739Z UID:3798-1472893200-1472914800@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditations & Wisdom Teachings on The Psychology of the 'self' - Urban Retreat DESCRIPTION:Urban Retreat – 14 Ridge Street North Sydney\nwith John BARTER \n‘Realise Reality and Be Beyond the ‘self’ created and self’ perpetuated drama’ \nOur egoic ‘self’ is the source of great pleasure but also of great emotional pain. Whilst we appear to have a self and even think that we are the self\, we have for too long taken this psychological tool for granted.  Now with the ever increasing emergence and merging of science\, spirituality\, and understandings in non dual awareness – our ‘self’ is being called into question. \nThis Urban Retreat offers both meditation and reflections on the psychology of the ‘self’ and the Revelation of  Reality beyond the limitation and conditioning of the ‘self’. \n  \nTopics Covered \n\nDefinition of the ‘egoic self’\nThe Psychology of the ‘egoic self’\nWise and Mindful use of our self\nWhat causes and what reduces our stress\, fear\, anger\nRealising Reality beyond the ego self\n\n9.00am to 3.00pm \nSaturday 3rd September 2016 \nPlease bring a plate of food to share URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/urban-retreat-the-four-foundations-of-mindfulness/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Vassa Meditation Retreat begins 30th July 2023 (Full-Day),Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/wellaware35-e1472701020621.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20160703T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20160703T160000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20160615T044701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160615T044819Z UID:3915-1467536400-1467561600@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Ajahn Tiradhammo at Farrants Hill 3rd July 2016 - ‘The Process of Self’ Making & Unmaking from a Buddhist Perspective DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness & Buddhist Based Meditation – Sunday 3rd July 2016 \nUrban Retreat \n ‘The Process of Self’ \nMaking & Unmaking from a Buddhist Perspective \nwith Venerable Ajahn Tiradhammo \n  \n‘Most of the time\, our process of self-making is generated automatically & unconsciously. By understanding the basic principles underlying this process\, we have the possibility to unravel it completely and experience the peace of selflessness.’ \n\nListen to Wisdom Teachings \nReceive Instruction and Guidance in Meditation \nEngage in Questions and Discussion\n\n  \nUrban Retreat \n  \nSunday \n3rd July 2016 \n9.00am – 4.00pm \n(bring a plate of lunch to share) \n  \n11 Double View Road Farrants Hill Tweed Coast \n  \nCost by DANA \n$60.00 guide \nContributions support Ajahn Tiradhammo’s expenses \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/ajahn-tiradhammo-at-farrants-hill-3rd-july-2016-the-process-of-self-making-unmaking-from-a-buddhist-perspective/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Vassa Meditation Retreat begins 30th July 2023 (Full-Day),Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/AT-trees-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20160618T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20160618T150000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20160303T015352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160519T021657Z UID:3607-1466240400-1466262000@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditations & Wisdom Teachings on 'The Psycho Spiritual Immune System' - Urban Retreat June 18 DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Meditations & Wisdom Teachings – Urban Retreat\nDeveloping the Resilience of our Psycho-Spiritual Immune System\nWhen: Saturday 18th June 2016 \nWhere: 14 Ridge Street North Sydney \nTime: 9.00am to 3.00pm \nThe quality of our well-being both physically and mentally relates to our Psycho Spiritual resilience. \nDeveloping and strengthening ‘our Psycho Spiritual Immune System’ can protect us from other people’s stress and negativity while also helping us not to be infected by our own negative thoughts and emotions. \nMindfulness Meditations & Reflections for Being Well – Living Well\n Topics Covered \n Connection to Ourself/Connection to Others\n The Physical Immune System\n Negative Thoughts\, Mind States & Emotions\n Other People’s Stress\, Fear\, Frustration \nPlease bring a plate of food to share for lunch. URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/mindfulness-meditations-wisdom-teachings-urban-retreat-june-18/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Vassa Meditation Retreat begins 30th July 2023 (Full-Day),Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/862405_93871398.3abf7b792aec6987a10beea02bca306d401.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20151129T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20151129T170000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20150708T034434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151110T011520Z UID:3320-1448812800-1448816400@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Qi Gong with Patrice Thomas - Sunday 29th November 2015 DESCRIPTION:ENERGISE & REPLENISH\n GENTLE EXERCISE (Qi Gong) and MEDITATION – monthly classes\nYour Teacher: Patrice Thomas – Qi Gong and Meditation teacher for over 30 years/ author/meditation CD producer/consultant & mentor to organisations. Patrice teaches adults; people with cancer and other chronic diseases; senior citizens; children; families and professionals in the workplace and at professional development events/conferences. Qi is our life energy and Gong is the exercise or practice we use to cultivate our energy through breathing\, gentle movement and stretching and meditation. \nWhen: Sunday 29th November 2015 \nTime: 4pm \nWhere: 14 Ridge St\, North Sydney \nCost: $20.00 (teens 14 & up can come with parent/s free of charge) \nEmail: patrice@mindfulconnections.com.au to book your place URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/qi-gong-with-patrice-thomas/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Vassa Meditation Retreat begins 30th July 2023 (Full-Day),Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Qi-Gong.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20151017T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20151017T150000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20150909T003153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151006T031410Z UID:3398-1445072400-1445094000@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:The Four Sources of Stress & The Secrets to Success - New Meditation Workshop DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Meditations & Reflections on The Four Sources of Stress & The Secrets to Success \nWe all seek happiness and fulfilment\, but this is often diminished for various reasons. \nThe Buddha in his great wisdom – pointed out what the ‘Four Sources of Stress and Suffering’ are\, and by seeing and being beyond these\, we then have the real Secrets to Success & Happiness. \nThis Meditation Day Workshop (Urban Retreat) is newly designed by John resourcing  the Buddha’s psychological Wisdom and Teachings that can be applied for personal well-being and also the realisation of Ultimate Truth and Freedom. \nOffering instruction and insight\, perspective and meditative practices\, this Urban Retreat will involve \n\nWisdom Teachings\nGuided Meditations\nDiscussion – Question and Answers\nShared experience of Peace and Understanding \nDetailed Notes to be handed out\n\nCost – $130 \nAsk about our special ‘bring a friend offer’ \n  \n  URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/the-four-sources-of-stress-the-secrets-to-success/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Vassa Meditation Retreat begins 30th July 2023 (Full-Day),Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/JB-Europe-2004-141.77da219e4c0483e39ad697242b3c402c29.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20150822T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20150822T150000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20150630T041536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150716T045336Z UID:3306-1440234000-1440255600@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Urban Retreat - Conscious Relationship (Life is the ultimate experience of Relationship) DESCRIPTION:Saturday Workshop – 9.00am to 3.00pm\n ‘Life is the ultimate experience of RELATIONSHIP’\nMuch of the meaning\, value\, health & happiness of our life is a result of quality relationships. However\, we rarely take the time to understand\, consciously develop & apply the elements & dynamics of relating so we can enhance our communication & relationships. This workshop has important application both personally & professionally. \nWorkshop Objectives\nLearn how the interpersonal relationships we have with others are founded on the intrapersonal relationship we have with our self.\nDevelop & enhance your personal practice of Mindfulness Meditation.\nTopics Covered\n What is Conscious Living\n Intention & Motivation for Conscious Relationships\n Being Receptive & Perceptive\n Energy & Emotion for Conscious Relationships\n Right Listening & Right Speaking for Conscious Relationships \nUsing Mindfulness based Meditations\, this Urban Day Retreat will offer both Wisdom Teachings & Mindful Practice to develop strategies to live life more consciously\, free from fear and frustration\, in peace and joy. \nJohn Barter will share contemporary understandings in Psychology\, Buddhist and non dual Wisdom Teachings. There will be group discussion\, meditation practice and question time. \nCost $130/Early Bird rate $110 pay before 5th August. URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/urban-retreat-conscious-relationship/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Vassa Meditation Retreat begins 30th July 2023 (Full-Day),Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/937120_23240615.4ace06144dc728c49d8bd477b4d1238b22.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20150726T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20150726T153000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20150708T034009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150728T015147Z UID:3318-1437919200-1437924600@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Children's Meditation - with Patrice Thomas DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness & Meditation for Children with Patrice Thomas\n (MEd; BEd; Mindful Based Cognitive Trainer - Adults; Mindfulness Trainer for Children & Families; Author; Consultant; Conference & Professional Development Presenter)\nNext Workshop: Sunday 26th July 2015 \nAge groups: Children 4 to 14 years \nAll children must be accompanied by a parent or grandparent \nCost: Adults $20.00 Children $10.00 \nTime: 2-3.30pm \nTo Book by email: \npatrice@mindfulconnections.com.au \nFor more info: Call 0412 473 335 \nLearning for calm\, peace\, happiness and focus in life. URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/childrens-meditation-july-26-with-patrice-thomas/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Childrens-Meditation.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20150502T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20150502T153000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20150122T024647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150421T030644Z UID:3023-1430557200-1430580600@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Urban Retreat - Mindfulness Teachings & Meditations on Gratefulness DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Meditations & Wisdom Teachings on – GRATEFULNESS \nAppreciative Happiness & Joy ……. \nWe all want to be HAPPY – Be Grateful.\nTo experience Gratefulness can bring a new awareness and allow a joy\, a vigour and a freshness in engaging in the moment.\nCome to this Urban Retreat to take time to realise how to be Grateful.\nLearn about GRATEFULNESS. Learn about appreciative happiness & joy. \n \nTopics Covered \nGratefulness for the experience of LIFE \nGratefulness for our life that has been \nGratefulness for our life which is NOW \nGratefulness for the experience of nature \nCost $130 \n  URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/urban-retreat-gratefulness/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/jon.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20150330T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20150330T194500 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20150310T014451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150312T025529Z UID:3104-1427740200-1427744700@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Ajahn Tiradhammo - At Currumbin on Monday 30th March 2015 DESCRIPTION:Ajahn Tiradhammo at The Currumbin Ecovillage\, 639 Currumbin Creek Road\, Currumbin Valley\, NSW 4223 Australia \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenerable Tiradhammo has been a Buddhist Monk for over 30 years. \nHe is one of the world’s most senior western Theravada Forest Monks and a senior disciple of the Meditation Master Ven. Ajahn Chah. \nAfter many years in North-East Thailand\, he was invited to England to help in the establishment of the western monastic communities there. He has been the abbot of several monasteries including Dhammapala Monastery in Switzerland for 15 years\, and is now the abbot of Bodhinyanarama Monastery in Wellington\, New Zealand. \nCome along to Monday Mindfulness Meditation to hear Ajahn Tiradhammo share his wisdom teachings. \nBy DANA to help pay for Ajahn’s flights. \n6.30pm QLD TIME \n  URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/ajahn-tiradahmmo-at-currumbin-on-monday-30th-march-2015/ LOCATION:The Currumbin Ecovillage\, 639 Currumbin Creek Road\, Currumbin Valley\, NSW\, 4223\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Meditation Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Ajahn-Tiradhammo-1024x6821.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-28.175881;153.430433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Currumbin Ecovillage 639 Currumbin Creek Road Currumbin Valley NSW 4223 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=639 Currumbin Creek Road:geo:153.430433,-28.175881 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20150329T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20150329T170000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20150324T010523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T010530Z UID:3156-1427644800-1427648400@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:GI GONG - with Patrice Thomas this Sunday at 4pm at North Sydney DESCRIPTION:ENERGISE & REPLENISH with GENTLE EXERCISE (Qi Gong) and MEDITATION\nA special Mindfulness class with Patrice Thomas\nWhen: Sunday 29th March 2015\nTime: 4pm\nWhere: 14 Ridge St\, North Sydney\nCost: $20.00 (teens 14 & up can come with parent/s free of charge)\nEmail: patrice@mindfulconnections.com.au to register URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/gi-gong-with-patrice-thomas-this-sunday-at-4pm-at-north-sydney/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/group-meditation1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150308 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20141212T014115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150218T230012Z UID:2827-1425686400-1425772799@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Urban Retreat - Realising The Main Thing DESCRIPTION:Help develop and train your brain to become PRESENT in life as it happens.\nDevelop mental clarity\, emotional stability and physical health through stress reduction. \nCost $130 \nTake the time to Pause & Be Present\, to realise what is important for ourselves in our life. \nTopics Covered\n\nThe Social Main Thing\nThe Spiritual Main Thing\nThe Personal Main Thing\nThe Inter-Personal Main Thing URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/realising-main-thing/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/clouds-217964_1280.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250622T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250622T140000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20250611T081828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T082034Z UID:44146-1750584600-1750600800@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Meditation Retreat with Special Guest DESCRIPTION:Meditation Retreat – with Venerable Ajahn Tiradhammo\n\n\nSunday Meditation Retreat with Venerable Ajahn Tiradhammo a monk for over 40 years. \nMore info here https://www.wellawareness.com.au/events1/ \nThis meditation retreat offers the opportunity to both appreciate & practice Metta. And will involve: Meditation Practice\, Receiving Teachings & Guidance. We will sit and walk in Meditation\, have time for questions and discussion\, and share insights and understandings. \nOur Meditation Retreat also offers a wonderful opportunity to meet with like minded people interested in living with more mindfulness\, wisdom and kindness – all part of  ‘Enlightened-Living’. \nPlease bring a notebook\, pen\, warm clothes\, lunch and water. \nVenue: \n11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW. 2484 \nCost By ‘Dana’ \n(Your expression of generosity for the Teachings & Guidance) \nTo book email : info@wellawareness.com.au or text John on 0400 022 048 URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/meditation-retreat-with-special-guest/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Meditation Retreat Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tiradhammo-1-beach.png ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240818T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240818T150000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20240305T063027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T061010Z UID:28967-1723973400-1723993200@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Mediation Retreat - Vassa DESCRIPTION:Sunday Meditation Retreat – 18th August 2024 \nThis meditation retreat offers the opportunity to both appreciate & practice Metta. And will involve: Meditation Practice\, Receiving Teachings & Guidance. We will sit and walk in Meditation\, have time for questions and discussion\, and share insights and understandings. \nOur Meditation Retreat also offers a wonderful opportunity to meet with like minded people interested in living with more mindfulness\, wisdom and kindness – all part of  ‘Enlightened-Living’. \nPlease bring a notebook\, pen\, warm clothes\, lunch and water. \nVenue: \n11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW. 2484 \nCost By ‘Dana’ \n(Your expression of generosity for the Teachings & Guidance) \nTo book email : info@wellawareness.com.au or text John on 0400 022 048. URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/mediation-retreat-vassa/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Meditation Retreat Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Buddha-a-edited.png ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240414T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240414T150000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20240319T072930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T072930Z UID:29364-1713087000-1713106800@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Full Day Sunday Meditation Retreat with Ajahn Thiradhammo DESCRIPTION:Sunday Meditation Retreat with a special guest\n\nWe are very fortunate to have another Buddhist Monk coming to give Teachings and Guidance with a Thursday evening session on 11th of April and a Sunday Meditation Retreat on 14th of April. \nAjahn Thiradhammo\, a Buddhist Monk for over 30 years – originally from Canada is one of the most senior Western Monks now residing in Australia\, having spent many years in Thailand with Venerable Ajahn Chah and then was Abbott in Monasteries in England\, Switzerland\, New Zealand and now in Australia. He is one of the world’s most senior western Theravada Forest Monks and a senior disciple of the Meditation Master Venerable Ajahn Chah. \nAjahn Thiradhammo will offer Teachings based upon his new book ‘Beyond I-Making’. \n  \nAjahn Thiradhammo will be at Well-Aware-Ness on the following days – \nThursday 11th April – taking Group Meditation\n\n6.30pm – 7.30 pm NSW\n\nIf you are coming for the first time please email \ninfo@wellawareness.com.au or text John B – 0400 022 048. \n  \nSaturday 14th April – Meditation Retreat\nTopic – Meditations and Reflections on ‘the Process of Self – Making’.\nOne of the most curious yet challenging concerns of our humanity is to understand what it is that we call the self! \nOne of the important insight understandings in the Buddha’s Teachings is how the mind makes the sense of self\, which then causes us so much Stress and Suffering. \nAjahn Thiradhammo will offer meditations\, reflections and understandings into the process of self-making through the psychological habit of I – ing\, My-ing and Me-ing; based on his new book ‘Beyond I-Making’. \n  \nDate : Sunday 14th April 2024 \nTime: NSW time – Arrive at 9.15am for a 9.30am start – 3.00pm finish. \nVenue: Ratanagiri – 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill NSW 2484 \nLed By: Venerable Ajahn Thiradhammo \nCost: Dana – your expression of Generosity for the Teachings and Guidance. As a guide $50 + \nIn keeping with the Buddhist tradition and practice of generosity\, teachings are freely given to support the wellbeing of those interested in spiritual practice. In the spirit of generosity those that have received teachings are free to offer financial support for the continuation of such opportunity. \nAs a guide suggestion of $50 – $100 for teachings and guidance for the Day Retreat. Please bring cash for your Dana contribution for the day and a Donations Box will be provided on registration. \nBring: Lunch\, Notepad and pen\, water bottle\, warm clothes\, shoes for walking meditation outside\, your own Meditation Cushion if you wish (Chairs and Meditation Cushions are available here). \n \nParking: (see photo) Please park in the Parking Area below the house (see photo) – off Double View Road on the left hand side – entrance between the Orange Witches Hats\, just before the yellow Private Road sign. Return to the road and walk up to the House (Ratanagiri sign by the Stainless Steel Letter Box) – enter on the Left where the Rock Wall is. \nPlease contact me by email if you would like to join us. \nSend your emails to: info@wellawareness.com.au or text John on 0400 022 048 \nNB: If you are not able to attend this Retreat Day and you have registered\, please let us know ASAP as places are limited. \nZOOM LINK – it will be possible for people to connect that cannot make it along for the Thursday 11th April Meditation Group Evening and the Sunday 14th April Meditation Day. \n  \nThe success of our Meditation Day with a Guest Teacher will help the support of further invitations to Guest Teachers to share their teachings and guidance with us. \n  \nIf you have not been to one of these Retreat Days before then it is a great time to start! \nOur Retreat Day will offer time for Sitting and Walking Meditation\, with time for reflection\, questions and discussion. \nWe certainly can share in each other’s presence and insights. \n  \n\n\n\n\nThank you for your support and help. \n  \nPlease contact us for any Enquiries. URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/full-day-sunday-meditation-retreat-with-ajahn-thiradhammo/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Meditation Retreat Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Beyond_I-making_Small.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240319T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240319T170000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20240319T054227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T054227Z UID:29350-1710835200-1710867600@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Sunday Retreat with Venerable Ajahn Thiradhammo DESCRIPTION:We are very fortunate to have another Buddhist Monk coming to give Teachings and Guidance next month with a Thursday evening session on 11th of April and a Sunday Meditation Retreat on 14th of April. \nAjahn Thiradhammo\, originally from Canada is one of the most senior Western Monks now residing in Australia\, having spent many years in Thailand with Venerable Ajahn Chah and then was Abbott in Monasteries in England\, Switzerland\, New Zealand and now in Australia. \nAjahn Thiradhammo will offer Teachings based upon his new book ‘Beyond I-Making’. \n\nPlease see information below and let us know if you would like to reserve a place on this Retreat Day – \nMeditations and Reflections on the Process of Self – Making \nwith Ajahn Thiradhammo \n  \nOne of the most curious yet challenging concerns of our humanity is to understand what it is that we call the self! \nOne of the important insight understandings in the Buddha’s Teachings is how the mind makes the sense of self\, which then causes us so much Stress and Suffering. \nAjahn Thiradhammo will offer meditations\, reflections and understandings into the process of self-making through the psychological habit of I – ing\, My-ing and Me-ing; based on his new book ‘Beyond I-Making’. \n\nDate: Sunday 14th April 2024 \nTime: 9.30am to 3.00pm \nPlace: Ratanagiri- Farrants Hill\, NSW \nCost: Dana – your expression of generosity \nBring: A plate of food to share\, notebook and pen. \n\nRegister: info@wellawareness.com.au URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/sunday-retreat-with-venerable-ajahn-thiradhammo/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Meditation Retreat Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ajahn-Tiradhammo-edited.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240317T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240317T150000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20240305T072423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T074449Z UID:28999-1710667800-1710687600@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Mediation Retreat With Venerable Mettaji DESCRIPTION:The next Sunday (Full Day) Retreat is on the 17th March 2024 – Meditations & Reflections On ‘Virtue And Composure’ . \nGUEST VISITOR TO RATANATAGIRI – FARRANTS HILL \nWe are very fortunate to welcome Venerable Mettaji\, a Buddhist Monk resident at Bodhinyana Monastery in Perth\, to visit us at Ratanagiri from Thursday 14th March to Sunday 17th March 2024. \nVenerable Mettaji visited us last year and shared teachings on the importance and the practice  of Metta – Loving Kindness. This year he will talk about Virtue and Composure. This will extend on the teachings and reflections that I gave last month on our Sunday Retreat Day. \nDANA – your expression of monetary Generosity for Teachings and Guidance will go to support Bodhinyana Monastery and Venerable Mettaji’s travel expenses. \nFOOD – unlike previous Meditation Retreat Days – please bring a plate of food to share with others on the Sunday Meditation Day Retreat. Our shared food will provide the meal for Venerable Mettaji and the group as a whole. \nZOOM LINK – it will be possible for people to connect that cannot make it along for the Thursday 14th March Meditation Group Evening and the Sunday 17th March Meditation Day. \nTopic: Meditation with Venerable Mettaji\nTime: Mar 14\, 2024 06:30 PM Canberra\, Melbourne\, Sydney \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nMeeting ID: 862 4984 4257\nPasscode: 099192 \nThe success of our Meditation Day with a Guest Teacher will help the support of further invitations to Guest Teachers to share their teachings and guidance with us. \nThank you for your support and help. \n  \nVenerable Mettaji Bhikkhu\nIs an ordained Buddhist Monk of the Theravada Forest Tradition\, based at\nBodhinyana Forest Monastery Perth WA. His name – ‘Mettaji’ comes from\na monk in the time of the Buddha and translates as “Victory through\nLoving Kindness”. Venerable Mettaji brings to his monastic life a wealth of\nexperience from his time as a layperson involved in Corporate Business\nLife\, to living a simple life of service as a monk in the Forest. \n  \nMeditations & Reflections On ‘Virtue and Composure’ \nDate : Sunday 17th of March 2024 \nTime: NSW time – Arrive at 9.15am for a 9.30am start – 3.00pm finish. \nVenue: Ratanagiri – 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill NSW 2484 \nLed By: Venerable Mettaji Bhikkhu \nPractice: Samadhi- Mindfulness of Breathing For Calm And Clarity \nCost: Dana – your expression of Generosity for the Teachings and Guidance \nIn keeping with the Buddhist tradition and practice of generosity\, teachings are freely given to support the wellbeing of those interested in spiritual practice. In the spirit of generosity those that have received teachings are free to offer financial support for the continuation of such opportunity. \nAs a guide suggestion of $50 – $100 for teachings and guidance for the Day Retreat. Please bring cash for your Dana contribution for the day and a Donations Box will be provided on registration. \n  \nBring: A plate of food to share for lunch\, Notepad and pen\, water bottle\, warm clothes\, shoes for walking meditation outside\, your own Meditation Cushion if you wish (Chairs and Meditation Cushions are available here). \n \nParking: (see photo) Please park in the Parking Area below the house (see photo) – off Double View Road on the left hand side – entrance between the Orange Witches Hats\, just before the yellow Private Road sign. Return to the road and walk up to the House (Ratanagiri sign by the Stainless Steel Letter Box) – enter on the Left where the Rock Wall is. \nPlease contact me by email if you would like to join us. \nSend your emails to: info@wellawareness.com.au or text John on 0400 022 048 \nNB: If you are not able to attend this Retreat Day and you have registered\, please let us know ASAP as places are limited. \nIf you have not been to one of these Retreat Days before then it is a great time to start! \nOur Retreat Day will offer time for Sitting and Walking Meditation\, with time for reflection\, questions and discussion. \nWe certainly can share in each other’s presence and insights. \nI encourage you to continue with your ongoing Meditation and Mindfulness practice.\n \nMetta Regards\, \nJohn B. \n  URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/mediation-retreat-with-venerable-mettaji/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Meditation Retreat Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Buddha-Statue-2022-e1649218406440.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240314T063000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240314T193000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20240305T070941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T072004Z UID:28980-1710397800-1710444600@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Weekly Drop-In Meditation Group DESCRIPTION:WEEKLY DROP-IN MEDITATION GROUP – THURSDAY EVENINGS\nOur group runs every Thursday evening 6:30 – 7:30pm (NSW Time) at Ratanagiri – 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW 2484. \n  \n\n\n\nGUEST VISITOR TO RATANATAGIRI – FARRANTS HILL\nWe are very fortunate to welcome Venerable Mettaji\, a Buddhist Monk resident at Bodhinyana Monastery in Perth\, to visit us at Ratanagiri from Thursday 14th March to Sunday 17th March 2024. \nZOOM LINK – will be possible for people to connect that cannot make it along for the Thursday 14th March Meditation Group Evening and the Sunday 17th March Meditation Day. \n  \nTopic: Meditation with Venerable Mettaji\nTime: Mar 14\, 2024 06:30 PM Canberra\, Melbourne\, Sydney \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86249844257?pwd=ib2n4yHU75eDSB8fXiNiEbHqnja9Cf.1 \nMeeting ID: 862 4984 4257\nPasscode: 099192 \n  \nIf you are coming for the first time please email \ninfo@wellawareness.com.au or text John B – 0400 022 048. \n  \nPlease bring your own water bottle\, pen and notebook. With the hour session we will have a 30 minute Meditation and then 30 minutes of Wisdom Reflections with questions. It will be wonderful again to meet up as a group and to continue our Meditation and Mindfulness practice\, together with some Wisdom Reflections. \n  \nTime:  6.30pm to 7.30pm \nCost: Payment per group session is by ‘Dana’  ie. your expression of your generosity (rec.$10-$20). \n  \nLooking forward to seeing you. URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/weekly-drop-in-meditation-group-3/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Meditation Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/VenMettaji2-1-rotated-e1687655037663.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240305T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240305T170000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20240305T061523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T061718Z UID:28955-1709625600-1709658000@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Sunday Retreat with Venerable Mettaji Bhikkhu DESCRIPTION:The next Sunday (Full Day) Retreat is on the 17th March 2024 – \nMeditations & Reflections On ‘Virtue And Composure’ . \n  \nGUEST VISITOR TO RATANATAGIRI – FARRANTS HILL \nWe are very fortunate to welcome Venerable Mettaji\, a Buddhist Monk resident at Bodhinyana Monastery in Perth\, to visit us at Ratanagiri from Thursday 14th Marth to Sunday 17th March 2024. \nVenerable Mettaji visited us last year and shared teachings on the importance and the practice  of Metta – Loving Kindness. This year he will talk about Virtue and Composure. This will extend on the teachings and reflections that I gave last month on our Sunday Retreat Day. \nDANA – your expression of monetary Generosity for Teachings and Guidance will go to support Bodhinyana Monastery and Venerable Mettaji’s travel expenses. \nFOOD – unlike previous Meditation Retreat Days – please bring a plate of food to share with others on the Sunday Meditation Day Retreat. Our shared food will provide the meal for Venerable Mettaji and the group as a whole. \nZOOM LINK – it will be possible for people to connect that cannot make it along for the Thursday 14th March Meditation Group Evening and the Sunday 17th March Meditation Day. \nTopic: Meditation with Venerable Mettaji\nTime: Mar 14\, 2024 06:30 PM Canberra\, Melbourne\, Sydney \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86249844257?pwd=ib2n4yHU75eDSB8fXiNiEbHqnja9Cf.1 \nMeeting ID: 862 4984 4257\nPasscode: 099192 \n  \nVenerable Mettaji Bhikkhu\nIs an ordained Buddhist Monk of the Theravada Forest Tradition\, based at\nBodhinyana Forest Monastery Perth WA. His name – ‘Mettaji’ comes from\na monk in the time of the Buddha and translates as “Victory through\nLoving Kindness”. Venerable Mettaji brings to his monastic life a wealth of\nexperience from his time as a layperson involved in Corporate Business\nLife\, to living a simple life of service as a monk in the Forest. \n  \nMeditations & Reflections On ‘Virtue and Composure’ \nDate : Sunday 17th of March 2024 \nTime: NSW time – Arrive at 9.15am for a 9.30am start – 3.00pm finish. \nVenue: Ratanagiri – 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill NSW 2484 \nLed By: Venerable Mettaji Bhikkhu \nPractice: Samadhi- Mindfulness of Breathing For Calm And Clarity \nCost: Dana – your expression of Generosity for the Teachings and Guidance \nIn keeping with the Buddhist tradition and practice of generosity\, teachings are freely given to support the wellbeing of those interested in spiritual practice. In the spirit of generosity those that have received teachings are free to offer financial support for the continuation of such opportunity. \nAs a guide suggestion of $50 – $100 for teachings and guidance for the Day Retreat. Please bring cash for your Dana contribution for the day and a Donations Box will be provided on registration. \nPlease note there is a change regarding lunch: we will not be sharing lunch so please bring your own lunch for yourself. \nBring: A plate of food to share for lunch\, Notepad and pen\, water bottle\, warm clothes\, shoes for walking meditation outside\, your own Meditation Cushion if you wish (Chairs and Meditation Cushions are available here). \n \nParking: (see photo) Please park in the Parking Area below the house (see photo) – off Double View Road on the left hand side – entrance between the Orange Witches Hats\, just before the yellow Private Road sign. Return to the road and walk up to the House (Ratanagiri sign by the Stainless Steel Letter Box) – enter on the Left where the Rock Wall is. \nPlease contact me by email if you would like to join us. \nSend your emails to: info@wellawareness.com.au or text John on 0400 022 048 URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/sunday-retreat-with-venerable-mettaji-bhikkhu/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Meditation Retreat Day ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230430T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230430T150000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20230316T034731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T052850Z UID:17827-1682847000-1682866800@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:NEXT MEDITATION RETREAT – APRIL 2023 DESCRIPTION:The opportunity to take time out of the busy-ness of our contemporary lives can be an invaluable experience. We all realize the need to take a break\, even knowing that our health and performance will be better for doing so\, yet often we may feel at a loss with regards to how to take a conscious break and retreat from the ways of the world\,  if only for a while. \n\n\nWELL-AWARE-NESS has responded to this need by offering both short and longer term Meditation Retreats. During his monastic life as a Buddhist monk\, John Barter (JAVANO)\, both participated in and also led and taught Meditation Retreats. These included participating in a three month retreat each year and as a senior monastic in Europe leading and teaching Meditation Retreats. \n\nNEXT MEDITATION RETREAT – APRIL 2023: \nSunday 30th  April – 9.20am for a 9:30am start\, finishing at 3.00pm (NSW Time)\n \nAs places are limited\, please register your attendance by email: info@wellawareness.com.au \nA healthy mind is the greatest gain. Contentment is the greatest weatlth. A trustworthy friend is the best of kin. Unconditional freedom is the highest bliss’.. The Buddha \nOur life is a continual process of Beginnings and Endings\, these are both our joy and our pain. Our life offers us the possibility of gracefully receiving and gently relinquishing all that which is time bound\, with a mid – heart of Wisdom and Compassion. Yet there is that domain of Realisation of equanimity being beyond all Beginnings and all Endings\, beyond all gain and all loss. \nTopics Covered: \n\nThe importance of a Wise view towards life\, self and others\nThe development and practice of Mindfulness Meditation\nUnderstanding and using Equanimity\nReducing stress\, fear\, anger and grief\nRealising Reality beyond the ego self contraction\n\nThis workshop helps you to learn\, understand and create clarity and perspective to live mindfully with joy while accommodating life’s realities. \nParking is available in the Car Park area off Double View Road\, Farrants Hill on the left side – entrance between the two Orange Witches Hats on the side of the Road.\n(Please note Google Maps likes to send you too far down Double View Road\, look for driveway entrance (below). \nAddress: ‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill NSW 2484 URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/next-meditation-retreat-april-2023/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Vassa Meditation Retreat begins 30th July 2023 (Full-Day) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Map-4-scaled-e1670568552453.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230226T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230226T150000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20221209T060656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230128T021919Z UID:16038-1677403800-1677423600@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Meditation Day Retreat – Sunday 26th February DESCRIPTION:2023 SUNDAY MEDITATION DAY RETREAT\nMeditation Day Retreat – Sunday 26th February 9.30am – 3.00pm ‘Appreciating and Practicing Mindfulness’\nThe next Sunday Meditation Day Retreat at Ratanagiri – Farrants Hill\, led by John\, will be: Sunday 26th February (9.30am – 3.00pm NSW time).\nThe theme will be in line with Mindfulness for Calm and Insight Meditation practice – Satipatthana Vipassana. URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/2023-sunday-meditation-day-retreat/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Vassa Meditation Retreat begins 30th July 2023 (Full-Day) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Garden-Buddha-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221204T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221204T150000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20221013T025238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T025734Z UID:14215-1670146200-1670166000@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Reflections on Beginnings & Endings - Mindfulness Retreat DESCRIPTION:Our Next Mindfulness Meditation Day Retreat is on: \nReflections on Beginnings & Endings\nSunday 4th December\, 9.20am for a 9:30am start\, finishing at 3.00pm (NSW Time)\n \nAs places are limited\, please register your attendance by email: info@wellawareness.com.au \nA healthy mind is the greatest gain. Contentment is the greatest weatlth. A trustworthy friend is the best of kin. Unconditional freedom is the highest bliss’.. The Buddha \nOur life is a continual process of Beginnings and Endings\, these are both our joy and our pain. Our life offers us the possibility of gracefully receiving and gently relinquishing all that which is time bound\, with a mid – heart of Wisdom and Compassion. Yet there is that domain of Realisation of equanimity being beyond all Beginnings and all Endings\, beyond all gain and all loss. \nTopics Covered: \n\nThe importance of a Wise view towards life\, self and others\nThe development and practice of Mindfulness Meditation\nUnderstanding and using Equanimity\nReducing stress\, fear\, anger and grief\nRealising Reality beyond the ego self contraction\n\nThis workshop helps you to learn\, understand and create clarity and perspective to live mindfully with joy while accommodating life’s realities. \nBring a plate lunch to share. \nParking is available in the Car Park area off Double View Road\, Farrants Hill on the left side – entrance between the two Orange Witches Hats on the side of the Road.\n(Please note Google Maps likes to send you too far down Double View Road\, look for driveway entrance (below). \nAddress: ‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill NSW 2484\n \n \nCost:     Dana – your expression of Generosity for the Teachings and Guidance \nIn keeping with the Buddhist tradition and practice of generosity\, teachings are freely given to support the wellbeing of those interested in spiritual practice.  In the spirit of generosity those that have received teachings are free to offer financial support for the continuation of such opportunity. \nAs a guide suggestion of $50 – $100 for teachings and guidance for the Day Retreat. Please bring cash for your Dana contribution for the day and a Donations Box will be provided on registration. URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/reflections-on-beginnings-endings-mindfulness-retreat/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Vassa Meditation Retreat begins 30th July 2023 (Full-Day) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/image_16860417-scaled-e1666153334495.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221009T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221009T150000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20220831T052505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T050318Z UID:13457-1665307800-1665327600@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Next Meditation Retreat - Vassa Retreat 2022 DESCRIPTION:VASSA RETREAT 2022 \n \nOur Non-Residential Vassa Retreat 2022\, has now had three of the four monthly Sunday Retreat Days. \nOur last Retreat Day was held on Sunday 11th of September and was well attended. \nOur next Sunday Retreat Day as part of the 3 month Vassa Retreat period is on Sunday 9th of October from 9.30am – 3.00pm at Ratanagiri Farrants Hill. \nIf you have not attended either of the past three Retreat Days\, you certainly are still welcome to attend the last Vassa Retreat Day on Sunday 9th October. \nIf you have not already Registered for Sunday 9th October – please let us know if you wish to attend by sending an email: info@wellawareness.com.au \n  URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/next-meditation-retreat-vassa-retreat-2022/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Vassa Meditation Retreat begins 30th July 2023 (Full-Day) ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220619T092000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220619T130000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20220531T062850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T060959Z UID:10054-1655630400-1655643600@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:Next Half Day Meditation Retreat - June 2022 DESCRIPTION:NEXT HALF DAY RETREAT AT RATANAGIRI : MINDFUL REFLECTIONS & REALISATIONS \nOur next Half Day Retreat will be on Sunday 19th June\, 9.20am for a 9:30am start\, finishing at 1.00pm. \nAs places are limited\, please register your attendance by email: info@wellawareness.com.au \nThis Retreat will offer reflections and meditations on the importance of developing an understanding\, appreciation and practice of Mindfulness both in Meditation and in Daily Life activities. Mindfulness is appreciated as an ‘Awareness and Recognition of the fundamental elements of experience as they occur both internally and externally.’ These Reflections and Meditations with be offered by John. \nWhilst there is no set cost for the Half-Day Retreat\, your expression of Generosity to help the organising and running of the Retreat is appreciated (suggestion: $40 – 50). \nAddress: ‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill NSW 2484 \nKind Regards\nJohn B. URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/next-half-day-meditation-retreat/ LOCATION:‘Ratanagiri’\, 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill\, NSW\, 2484\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Vassa Meditation Retreat begins 30th July 2023 (Full-Day) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/image_67217409-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au GEO:-33.8253642;151.1994723 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=‘Ratanagiri’ 11 Double View Road Farrants Hill NSW 2484 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 Double View Road:geo:151.1994723,-33.8253642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200704T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200704T153000 DTSTAMP:20251227T161945 CREATED:20200618T014221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T073509Z UID:6439-1593855000-1593876600@www.wellawareness.com.au SUMMARY:VASSA MEDITATION RETREAT 2020 DESCRIPTION:VASSA MEDITATION RETREAT 2020\nEvery year throughout the world\, Buddhist Monastics – monks\, nuns and meditator yogi’s take 3 months Retreat. This is a practice that the Buddha asked monastics to do\, particularly to develop and deepen their Meditation Practice and development of Insight Wisdom.\nThe Vassa (meaning ‘rains’) is traditionally the 3 months of the rainy season in Asia. This Tradition has continued for over 2\,500 year as begins on the Full Moon in July and ends on the Full Moon in October.\nThe opportunity for us is to take up the Vassa Meditation Retreat as a period of daily Meditation and ongoing Mindfulness together with reading and listening to Dhamma Teachings\, while still maintaining our roles and responsibilities at home. \nFor us here on the Tweed Coast I would like to invite a group of interested people to take up the Vassa Retreat 2020 with 4 one day Meditation Days held at Bodhi Tree Forest Monastery near Lismore\, under the guidance of Venerable Pannyavaro. \nSome details are:\nSaturday 4th July; Saturday 1st August; Saturday 5th September; Saturday 3rd October.\nTime: 9.30am – 3.30pm on each day.\nPlace: Bodhi Tree Forest Monastery & Retreat Centre\, 78 Bentley Road\, Tullera (via Lismore) NSW Australia.\nTeacher: Venerable Pannyavaro\nMeditation: Satipatthana Vipassana – Mindfulness for Insight Practice.\nCost: Dana – your considered expression of Generosity.\nFood: Bring your own packed lunch for the day. \nThose of you that are interested need to make a commitment both to attend all 4 sessions and also to maintain your ongoing home based practice.\nCarpooling can be arranged from WELL-AWARE-NESS at Ratanagiri 11 Double View Road\, Farrants Hill NSW 2484. \nPlease contact me by email to register your interest by Friday 26th June. Places will be limited to 15 people.\nEmail: info@wellawareness.com.au URL:https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/vassa-meditation-retreat-2020/ LOCATION:Bodhi Tree Forest Monastery & Retreat Centre\, 78 Bentley Road\, Tullera 78 Bentley Road\, via Lismore\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia CATEGORIES:Featured,Vassa Meditation Retreat begins 30th July 2023 (Full-Day) ORGANIZER;CN="Well-Aware-Ness":MAILTO:info@wellawareness.com.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR