BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//NONSGML WPForms//NONSGML Sugar Calendar Feeds v3.12.1//EN X-WR-CALNAME:A Mindful Heart: A Journey to Inner Strength and Compassion #1 X-WR-CALDESC:Langri Tangpa Centre X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 DTSTART:20260123T210000 TZNAME:AEST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 DTSTART:20260123T210000 TZNAME:AEST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Mindful Heart: A Journey to Inner Strength and Compassion #1 DESCRIPTION:(IN-PERSON) For the first time at LTC we invite you to join a transformative 3-day series designed to help students develop a deeper understanding of how the mind works. The aim is to gradually let go of destructive patterns of thought and behaviour while cultivating a health y sense of self-confidence and a deep\, compassionate connection with ot hers.\n\n\n\nParticipants are invited to reflect on their attitudes\, pe rceptions\, and emotional patterns. By exploring the workings of our own minds and the nature of our interdependence with others and the world a round us\, we begin to see how deeply connected our inner and outer real ities truly are. We examine both logical and scientific perspectives on the nature of the self and our relationships with others.\n\n\n\nUltimat ely\, the transformation we foster in ourselves contributes to building more compassionate cultures. How can one person influence a whole cultur e? The answer lies in understanding interdependence. Every action we tak e\, every choice\, interaction\, and intention\, affects others and the broader environment\, this principle of cause and effect lies at the hea rt of all life\, reminding us that our individual transformation ripples outward in meaningful ways.\n\n\n\nA Journey Through 12 Transformative Sessions\n\n\n\nThis course was developed by FDCW\, and inspired by the& nbsp\;Creating Compassionate Cultures \;program by \;Pam Cayton. It takes you on a comprehensive journey through understanding the mind\ , transforming patterns\, and living with purpose. Each session is caref ully designed to build upon the previous one\, creating a cohesive path of inner transformation.\n\n\n\nThe course explores three core pathways: Knowledge\, Strength\, and Compassion\, guiding participants toward a h appier\, more meaningful life through inner growth and warmer connection s with others. The course follows a proven structure inspired by the Cre ating Compassionate Cultures program\, incorporating mindfulness practic es\, guided reflections\, and group discussions to deepen learning and i ntegration.\n\n\n\n\nThe Pursuit of Happiness\n\n\n\nUnderstanding How T hings Exist\n\n\n\nDeveloping Healthy Self-Confidence\n\n\n\nCompassion – Opening the Heart\n\n\n\nMindfulness\, Reflection and Critical Think ing\n\n\n\nMindful Intention\n\n\n\nInterconnection\n\n\n\nEmbracing Cha nge\n\n\n\nPerception\n\n\n\nTransforming Harmful Emotions\n\n\n\nEmpath y\n\n\n\nCultivating Compassion\n\n\n\n\nWho is the Course \;For?\n\ n\n\nThis course is for anyone who:\n\n\n\n\nWould like to understand th e mind and change unhelpful patterns: \;Explore how thoughts and emo tions shape experience\, and learn practical ways to respond with greate r clarity and balance.\n\n\n\nIs seeking meaningful\, grounded personal growth: \;Develop healthy self-confidence\, emotional resilience\, a nd a clearer sense of purpose—step by step\, without quick fixes or do gma.\n\n\n\nCares about compassion in daily life: \;Cultivate compas sion as a lived skill\, starting with yourself and naturally extending t o your relationships and community.\n\n\n\nValues reflective learning in a supportive environment: \;Whether you’re new to mindfulness or already experienced\, the course offers accessible practices\, thoughtfu l dialogue\, and flexible ways to participate.\n\n\n\n\nNo previous expe rience of Buddhism or retreat is needed\, just openness and curiosity.\n \n\n\nWhy Attend?\n\n\n\nIs there anyone who doesn’t want to experienc e more spaciousness\, contentment and joyfulness? The message of the Bud dha is that this is definitely possible\, whatever practical difficultie s we might be facing in our everyday life. The one-day workshops will of fer the opportunity to:\n\n\n\n\nGain clearer understanding of your mind and habits\n\n\n\nBuild emotional strength and healthy self-confidence\ n\n\n\nDevelop practical\, lived compassion for yourself and others\n\n\ n\nAlign your life more closely with what truly matters\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for these transformative sessions to cultivate inner strength\, deepen mindfulness\, and to help create positive change in your life and commun ity.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTod ay's Topics Workshop #1\n\n\n\nFoundation - Understanding and Strength\n \n\n\n\nSession 1: The Pursuit of Happiness \;– Exploring what we truly seek in life\nExplores the universal drive for happiness and quest ions where it truly comes from. Participants reflect on how they seek ha ppiness in daily life and begin to consider whether lasting contentment might arise from within rather than external conditions.\n\n\n\n\nSessio n 2: Understanding How Things Exist \;– Examining the nature of re ality and interconnection\nIntroduces the idea that our experience of re ality is shaped by the mind. Through reflection on inner and outer world s\, participants begin to recognize how perception\, habits\, and mental patterns influence how we see ourselves and the world.\n\n\n\n\nSession 3: Developing Healthy Self-Confidence \;– Building inner strength and emotional awareness\nFocuses on cultivating a grounded\, resilient sense of self-confidence rooted in inner awareness. Participants explore how emotional states shape their experiences and how confidence can pos itively impact both themselves and others.\n\n\n\n\nSession 4: Compassio n – Opening the Heart \;– Cultivating genuine care for ourselves and others\nExplores compassion as both a natural human quality and a p ractice. Participants reflect on shifting from self focus to care for ot hers\, discovering how compassion enhances well-being and connection.\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll workshops in this series\nSugar Calendar Event Li st Block\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Beginner-Friend ly Events...\n\n\n\n\n\nSugar Calendar Event List Block URL;VALUE=URI:https://langritangpa.org.au/events/a-mindful-heart-a-journ ey-to-inner-strength-and-compassion-1/ UID:urn:uuid:7b8f19c4-1cf1-4525-820f-23f78a326127 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260909T161626Z DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260725T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260725T160000 LOCATION:535 Old Cleveland Rd\, Camp Hill QLD END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR