Mindful Living Land Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia

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Welcome to MINDFUL LIVING LAND Melbourne

Community of Meditation and Healing Psychotherapy practitioners

CORE BELIEF

Suffering and happiness both stem from the mind, thus prioritizing the cultivation or development of our spiritual values ​​is always the most important task

CORE FOUNDATION

Living with constant awareness – recognizing and observing the internal and external occurrences, to have the right view and action

CORE VALUES

Goodness, Truth, and Beauty – Fostering well-being for ourselves and others by staying true to genuine values, aspiring to cultivate the beauty of the heart, particularly through acts of sharing

PRACTICE METHOD

Applying Vipassana meditation from Early Buddhism everywhere in every moment alongside Western psychological therapies and comprehensive body-mind training techniques from diverse traditions

Guiding instructor: THẦY (Teacher) MINH NIỆM

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Together, committed to our daily meditation practice, continuously working on self-improvement

Together, fostering harmony and love, embodying the principles of Truth - Goodness - Beauty

Together, fulfilling the vision of supporting the community through healing our minds

5 MIND-BODY GUARDING PRINCIPLES

Refrain from killing and edeavour to protect the lives of all living beings

Refrain from stealing and edeavour to provide beneficial values to others

Refrain from sexual misconduct and edeavour to protect children from exploitation

Refrain from lying and edeavour to build trust and love

Refrain from intoxication and edeavour to promote mindful living

5 ENVIRONMENT GUARDING PRINCIPLES

Use recycable/decompostable shopping bags instead of plastic bags

Refrain from using disposable dishware and napkins; utilize both sides of paper

Turn off water when not in use and use buckets or basins for bathing, dishwashing etc.

Minimize solo driving and opt for public transportation

Avoid meat consumption (three consecutive days) and prioritize plant-based foods whenever possible

HEALING THE MIND

Experience mind-healing practice sessions with the community to support themselves and others, and have the opportunity to work toward becoming a recognized counsellors themselves

Members may receive experts counseling support for marital issues, youth career and life direction, emotional trauma, depression, and more

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Income, if any, generated through these potential means is solely for the maintenance and development of Mindful Living Land.

Monthly fees collected from active members

Mindful Living Land merchandise includes books, handmade items, and agricultural produce

Offerings and donations from members, general public and philanthropists

MEMBERSHIP CRITERA

Any individual, irrespective of religious affiliation

Not involved in criminal activities, politics, or severe mental illness

Having two primary aspirations: personal development through meditation and community support through mind healing practice

Having submitted the registration form to the Committees with an express of interest and ID photo

Committed to adhere fully to the principles, regulations, practices and schedule

Participation in three trial sessions is required before official approval for membership

PRACTICE SESSION RULES

Only official or trial members are allowed to participate, except under special circumstances approved by the Committees

Arrive on time and refrain from leaving before the end of a practice session

Refrain from using phones or conversing during meditation sessions, except in emergencies

Refrain from sharing the community's internal information publicly without permission from the Committees

Adhere to the minimum attendance rule set by the Committees

Keep a practice journal and present it to the Guiding Teacher or the Committees as required

Complete the assigned exercises and share your personal reflections with the Guiding Teacher as required

Direct your focus towards meditation practices rather than discussing unproductive topics

THE SHARED DREAM

COMMUNITY MEDITATION

Society understands meditation as a practice for cultivating mindful living to manage negative energy, prioritizing inner peace and happiness over external factors

TRUTH - GOODNESS - BEAUTY

Society moves toward embracing our core values of Truth - Goodness - Beauty, and prioritizes spiritual fulfillment over material comforts to avoid succumbing to suffering

LIVING DEEPLY

Everyone has abundant time and energy to live deeply, nurturing close relationships, healing emotional wounds, and striving to make our world the most livable place

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