Events

Upcoming events

2026

Presentation: Exploration of Calm Abiding Meditation and Loving Kindness

— Armidale Buddhist Centre

An evening presentation by Br. Tenzin exploring Calm Abiding (śamatha) meditation and Loving Kindness (metta) practice.

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Practice Day: Calm Abiding and Lovingkindness

— Vajraling, Rocky River

A full-day practice session (9:30am–4:00pm) on Calm Abiding (śamatha) meditation and Lovingkindness (metta) practice, led by Br. Tenzin.

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Deep Ecology: Coffs Harbour, with John Seed and Friends

— North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, Coffs Harbour, NSW

A three-day experiential deep ecology workshop (11–13 September), co-facilitated by John Seed with Br. Tenzin and Niamh Murray, following the Work That Reconnects framework — gratitude, honouring pain for the world, seeing with new eyes, and going forth — including the Council of All Beings ritual. Vegetarian meals provided; 25% of proceeds support the Rainforest Information Centre.

Past events

2026

Mindfulness in Nature

— Coffs Harbour Regional Botanic Gardens, NSW

Walking in Peace: 2-Day Mindfulness Retreat

— Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Hong Kong

Foundations of Mindfulness and Mettā – Loving Kindness at IBA Kathmandu

— International Buddhist Academy, Kathmandu, Nepal (July 6–12)

One-day Retreat: Calm, Cool, and Re-collected — Practices for Being at Home in the World

— Concord, NSW

One-day Retreat: Calm, Cool, and Re-collected — Practices for Being at Home in the World

— Concord, NSW

2025

Climate Change & Deep Ecology – A Buddhist Discussion

— Temple Of Humanity, Suite 1/2/4 Sorrell St, Parramatta (in-person and online)

Metta Convention: Many Rivers, One Ocean

— Western Sydney University, Bankstown City Campus, NSW (8–9 November 2025)

Śamatha and Mettā Retreat - IBA Kathmandu

— International Buddhist Academy, Kathmandu, Nepal (31 July – 6 August 2025)

Day of Mindfulness: Walking in Peace 2025

— Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Tai Po, Hong Kong

Deep Ecology Workshop, Thora

— Thora Community Hall, Thora, NSW

KEP 2025 Talk Series: Zen and the Ecology of the Unconscious — Mindfulness, Compassion and Insight in a Time of Planetary Polycrisis

— Online via Zoom (Kadoorie Earth Programme, KFBG)

One-day Retreat: Calm, Cool, and Re-collected — Practices for Being at Home in the World

— Rhonda Place, Concord, NSW

2023

Buddhism & Deep Ecology

— HKU Centre of Buddhist Studies (20th Anniversary Series), Hong Kong

Buddhist Yoga: Calm Abiding and Insight Meditation in the Non-Dual Traditions (With Thomas Dhammadipa)

— SIBA Retreat Centre, W Tree, VIC (12–19 March 2023)

Loving Kindness, Compassion, Joy and Equanimity: A Meditation Retreat for Our Times (With Thomas Dhammadipa)

— Yarrawarra Cultural Centre, Corindi Beach, NSW (19–26 February 2023)