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Quote for today ….
A healthy mind is the greatest gain.
Contentment is the greatest wealth.
Trustworthiness is the best of kin.
Unconditional freedom is the highest bliss.
'The Buddha - Dhammapada Verse 204'
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Wisdom Talks 20 – The 4 Jhana (deeper meditative states)
In this episode of Wisdom Talks John Barter discusses the “The 4 Jhana” - translated as The 4 States of Meditation in Theravada Buddhism. To encourage and inspire the possibility of refinement of consciousness and deeper states of mind; and appreciate that there is great joy and peace beyond just worldly pursuits.
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Wisdom Talks 19 – The Power of Trust (Saddha)
In this episode of Wisdom Talks John Barter reflects on a teaching of the Buddha called “The 5 Bala”- translated as The 5 Powers (or Strengths). In particular the first power or strength called Saddha - translated as Trust or Faith
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Spring News
Dear Friends
Spring has arrived offering the opportunity of new life, new growth, fresh opportunities, vitality and inspiration. Now that we have weathered the Winter, this new season reminds us to engage more Mindfulness and Motivation as we move towards completing objectives and tasks before the end of this year 2016.
Here at Well-Aware-Ness this includes getting ready for transplanting our practice in North Sydney to the warmer sub-tropics of the Tweed Coast.
I would like to remind you of the opportunity...
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Upcoming 5 session course – for Advanced Meditators and those seeking a deeper understanding … commencing 12th October
This 5 week Meditative program is a unique offering by John of Readings, Reflection, Meditations & Discussions from his yet to be published book
‘Breathing Out: The Fourth Messenger’.
John’s book offers deep insight, investigation & commentary on such concepts as
Self and Non Self
Duality and Non Duality
The World and Beyond the World
Fullness and Emptiness
Conditioned Reality and
Unconditioned Reality - Nirvana
‘En-Light-End
Mindfulness & Wisdom Based Readings & Reflections of Reality Teachings – 5 session program
Email info@wellawareness.com.au to register
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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 17 – The 4 Ultimate Buddhist Concepts
In this episode of Wisdom Talks John Barter continues reflecting upon the sets of 4 teachings or practices of the Buddha by looking into ‘The 4 Ultimate Buddhist Concepts”.
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Children’s Meditation at Well-Aware-Ness this Sunday 21st August
Bring some calm to busy, stressed or anxious children.
Sunday 21st August
https://www.wellawareness.com.au/event/childrens-meditation-sunday-28th-february-2016/
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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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