Free Meditation & Workshops

Morning Mantra Meditations with the Monks of Tibet

Start your day with a clear and alert mind as the Monks from Tashi Lhunpo offer a special meditation experience employing mantra recitation – energy-based sounds which produce vibrations within the universe. The word “mantra” is derived from two Sanskrit words – man meaning mind and tra meaning “to protect or to free from”. By the end of the session you will have a general understanding of effective meditation techniques to help you face the world.

9am - 9.30am daily through the festival. Turbine Platform

Hand Mudra – The Great Hand Gestures

Mudras are a non-verbal mode of communication and self-expression, consisting of hand gestures and finger postures. Mudras constitute a highly stylized form of body or hand language; an external expression of ‘inner resolve’, suggesting this form of communication is more powerful than the spoken word. Tashi Lhunpo monks will share their knowledge of Chagya with the participants.

Fri 3 Feb 9.30am, Graffitti Room

Why Tibet? Grassroots Workshop

Ever wanted to take action for Tibet but don’t know where to start? Hosted by the Australia Tibet Council, this session addresses ways to promote human rights and democratic freedoms and encourage a peaceful and lasting solution to the Tibetan situation. Come along for an opportunity to meet others who care about Tibet and consider some of the ways we can all support the Tibetan community and help to create a better future.

 Sat 4 Feb 3pm Park Mezzanine

Namka Workshop

This workshop presents the simple, symbolic mechanics of Namka or Sky Weaving. While not well known in the west, Namka is one of a number of practices which pre-date the arrival of Buddhism in Tibet, later becoming absorbed into Buddhist tradition. Namka weaving consists of individual thread-crosses using two or more sticks and threads of coloured wool or silk. The colours of the namka are symbolic of the elements (blue, green, red, white, and yellow for space, air, fire, water, and earth respectively).

 Every day, 9.30am-5pm  Turbine Platform All ages welcome