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 #2 X-WR-CALDESC:Langri Tangpa Centre X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 DTSTART:20260213T210000 TZNAME:AEST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 DTSTART:20260213T210000 TZNAME:AEST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Mindful Heart: A Journey to Inner Strength and Compassion #2 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 #2\n\n\n\nOpening the Heart\n\n\n\n\nSession 5: Min dfulness\, Reflection and Critical Thinking \;– Training the mind through awareness\nIntroduces three key practices for training the mind. Participants learn how mindfulness\, reflection\, and inquiry can resha pe thought patterns\, increase clarity\, and support emotional balance t hrough neuroplasticity.\n\n\n\n\nSession 6: Mindful Intention \;– Discovering what we really want and aligning our actions\nEncourages par ticipants to explore the motivations behind their actions. By cultivatin g awareness of intention\, they learn to align choices with deeper value s and live with greater purpose and clarity.\n\n\n\n\nSession 7: Interco nnection \;– Recognizing our profound connection to all life\nDeep ens understanding of how all experiences arise through interconnected ca uses and conditions. Participants reflect on their place within a wider web of relationships\, fostering a sense of connection and responsibilit y.\n\n\n\n\nSession 8: Embracing Change \;– Finding freedom in imp ermanence\nExplores the nature of impermanence and the opportunities it brings. Participants are invited to reflect on change as a constant in l ife and to develop resilience and openness to new possibilities.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll workshops in this series\nSugar Calendar Event List Bl ock\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Beginner-Friendly Ev ents...\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-2/ UID:urn:uuid:7b8f19c4-1cf1-4525-820f-23f78a326127 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260811T041730Z DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260815T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260815T160000 LOCATION:535 Old Cleveland Rd\, Camp Hill QLD END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR