<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">This weekend we will explore what the inner strength of gentleness looks like and what other qualities are helpful in developing a gentler personality.&nbsp;

Weekend Retreat @ Blue Mountains Retreat Centre

The Gentle-Man's Way, a weekend retreat for men

Address the importance of self-compassion when dealing with difficulties. Provide insights into self-compassion practices. Understanding the inner critic and developing self-care routines&nbsp;that promote emotional Well-being. - This program is both face to face &amp; Online -&nbsp; Presenter, Ken O'Donnell Australian born and living in South America since 1979, Ken has written 19 books on leadership and personal and organisational development, some of which have been translated into nine languages. Ken is also the Latin America coordinator of the Brahma Kumaris Organisation, which works for the development of human values at all levels of society.&nbsp;

Cultivating Self Compassion

Creative Meditation 3.0 Monday, 5 May '25 6:30pm – 8:00pm AEST Creative Meditation 3.0 is a weekly meditation, workshop and discussion series.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:81.1%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2025_05_Five_Dock_Creative_Meditation_3_0_02ce87aa1b.jpg" alt="2025-05-FiveDock-Creative Meditation 3.0.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_2025_05_Five_Dock_Creative_Meditation_3_0_02ce87aa1b.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_2025_05_Five_Dock_Creative_Meditation_3_0_02ce87aa1b.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_2025_05_Five_Dock_Creative_Meditation_3_0_02ce87aa1b.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_2025_05_Five_Dock_Creative_Meditation_3_0_02ce87aa1b.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:25.08%;"><a href="https://brahmakumaris.acemlnb.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDDJ3Ca68.qyAA8U.Rz1HQmudf2v-5gYqLGKqSeD5Su-0y.0ONu1X7zitP1jfYzbHLEJFaZ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2025_02_Aus_Boo_K_Now_685fa38d97.jpg" alt="2025-02-Aus-BooK Now.jpg"></a></figure>

Creative Meditation 3.0 - A Weekly Meditation Workshop & Discussion Series

Raja Yoga is a creative spiritual process. By meditating we acquire personal experiences. This spiritual experience, individual to each of us, leads us to rediscover the truth we carry within us.Without self-confession we feel lost - Who am I? Where am I going? What should I do? Who should I trust? What is real and what is not? Our personal spiritual experience is truer than any possible answer.This is why Raja Yoga places so much importance on the experience of meditation. There we find all the answers.

Return to the Self - In Bulgarian Language

Community Meditation - Evening Program&nbsp; @ Blue Mountains Retreat Centre&nbsp; Every Wednesday, 6:30pm- 8pmMeditation and conversation on a different topic each week. In the Meditation Hall. All welcome.Meditation 6.30pm - 7.30pm Group conversation &nbsp;7.30pm - 8.00pm No booking required. &nbsp;

Community Meditation 

Join us every Tuesday for: Interactive Sessions Guided Meditations Variety Topics all facilitated by experienced meditators.

Become Free & Empowered - in Hindi Language

Accepting Change and Uncertainty Wednesday, 7 May '25 6:30pm – 8:00pm AEST &nbsp;A talk helping people to accept change and navigate uncertainty, discussing the importance of adaptability, letting go of control and developing a resilient mindset in the face of constant change with Br. Ken O'Donnell Director of Brahma Kumaris activities in Latin America.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:80.7%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2025_05_Five_Dock_Acception_Change_and_Uncertainity_b6c0e525ee.jpg" alt="2025-05-Five Dock-Acception Change and Uncertainity.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_2025_05_Five_Dock_Acception_Change_and_Uncertainity_b6c0e525ee.jpg 118w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_2025_05_Five_Dock_Acception_Change_and_Uncertainity_b6c0e525ee.jpg 379w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_2025_05_Five_Dock_Acception_Change_and_Uncertainity_b6c0e525ee.jpg 569w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_2025_05_Five_Dock_Acception_Change_and_Uncertainity_b6c0e525ee.jpg 758w," sizes="100vw" width="758px"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:22.33%;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/accepting-change-and-uncertainty-tickets-1333568682829?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&amp;utm_source=Newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=Brahma%20Kumaris%20-%20Sydney%20-%20Programs%20in%20May%202025&amp;utm_campaign=Five_Dock_Monthly_Newsletter_May_2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2025_02_Aus_Boo_K_Now_685fa38d97.jpg" alt="2025-02-Aus-BooK Now.jpg"></a></figure>

Accepting Change and Uncertainty - A Session with Br. Ken O Donnell

Learn to still your mind and bring calm into your everyday life with these weekly sessions of guided meditation and short discussion. Open to all, no matter what your level of experience.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://brahmakumaris.org.au/new/events/creative-meditation/">More details here.</a>

Make Your Mind Your Best Friend

<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:inherit;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:-webkit-left;text-decoration:inherit;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">For those <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:inherit;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:-webkit-left;text-decoration:inherit;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">doing the Introduction to Raja Yoga Meditation for the first tim<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:inherit;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:-webkit-left;text-decoration:inherit;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">e<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:-webkit-left;text-decoration:inherit;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">. <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:-webkit-left;text-decoration:inherit;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">During this retreat we will cover the following topics: the types of thoughts we have, our spiritual identity, the Supreme Soul and the law of karma. There will be time for meditation, conversation, group activities, some silence and&nbsp; walks in nature<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:-webkit-left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">.

Introduction to Raja Yoga Meditation

<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:-webkit-left;text-decoration:inherit;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">For those<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:-webkit-left;text-decoration:inherit;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> who either have an environmental focus or role in their paid work or are a volunteer in an environmental organisation. <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:-webkit-left;text-decoration:inherit;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Share your thoughts with like-minded people on the anxiety many are experiencing about our ecological future. Come away with strategies to support yourself and the environment spiritually and with hope for the future.

Overcoming Eco-Anxiety

Elevate your mind and body: An Online Series. Each session begins with an engaging discussion, followed by a Pilates practice to build strength and mobility, and concludes with a guided meditation to restore balance. Sessions Schedule:Friday 18 April - Balance &amp; ControlFriday 9 May - Resilience &amp; Strength

Mind & Body Program

Reflection Series: 'Life of Service' Monday, 12 May '25 6:30pm – 7pm AEST Wherever life takes me, I am meant to serve that place with Vinothini Sivasamy <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://tiny.cc/reflections-stories">https://tiny.cc/reflections-stories</a><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:80.92%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2025_05_Five_Dock_Reflection_Series_Life_of_Service_8989c0519e.jpg" alt="2025-05-Five Dock-Reflection Series-Life of Service.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_2025_05_Five_Dock_Reflection_Series_Life_of_Service_8989c0519e.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_2025_05_Five_Dock_Reflection_Series_Life_of_Service_8989c0519e.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_2025_05_Five_Dock_Reflection_Series_Life_of_Service_8989c0519e.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_2025_05_Five_Dock_Reflection_Series_Life_of_Service_8989c0519e.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:24.15%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2025_02_Aus_Boo_K_Now_685fa38d97.jpg" alt="2025-02-Aus-BooK Now.jpg"></figure>

Reflection Series: 'Life of Service'

<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:-webkit-left;text-decoration:inherit;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">For those who who have attended the Introductory Raja Yoga Meditation retreat or course. <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:-webkit-left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">This weekend will take participants deeper into the practice and philosophy of Raja Yoga. We will cover the spiritual journey of humankind through the cycle of time and the tree of humanity and look at the principles for a meditative lifestyle. There will be time for meditation, conversations, group activities, some silence and walks in nature.

Raja Yoga Intermediate Course

Introduction to Raja Yoga Meditation @Blue Mountains Retreat Centre Friday, 16th May, 6:30pm until&nbsp; Sunday, 18th May, 2pm For those doing the Introduction to Raja Yoga Meditation for the first time.&nbsp; During this retreat we will cover the following topics: the types of thoughts we have, our spiritual identity, the Supreme Soul and the law of karma. There will be time for meditation, conversation, group activities, some silence and walks in nature.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://bookwhen.com/bkabluemountains/e/ev-s472-20250516000000">Book Now</a>

Introduction to Raja Yoga Meditation @Blue Mountains Retreat Centre

World Meditation Hour Sunday, 18 May '25 10:00am – 11:30am AEST - Dancing with Happiness Creating a canopy of safety, compassion and hope through collective vibrations<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:80.32%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2025_05_Five_Dock_World_Meditation_Hour_Dancing_with_Happiness_e886587b21.jpg" alt="2025-05-FiveDock-World Meditation Hour-Dancing with Happiness.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_2025_05_Five_Dock_World_Meditation_Hour_Dancing_with_Happiness_e886587b21.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_2025_05_Five_Dock_World_Meditation_Hour_Dancing_with_Happiness_e886587b21.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_2025_05_Five_Dock_World_Meditation_Hour_Dancing_with_Happiness_e886587b21.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_2025_05_Five_Dock_World_Meditation_Hour_Dancing_with_Happiness_e886587b21.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:20.75%;"><a href="https://brahmakumaris.acemlnb.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDDJ3Ca68.qyAA8U.Rz1HQmudf2v-5gYqLGKqSeD5Su-0y.0ONu1X7zitP1jfYzbHLEJFac" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2025_02_Aus_Boo_K_Now_685fa38d97.jpg" alt="2025-02-Aus-BooK Now.jpg"></a></figure>

World Meditation Hour - Dancing with Happiness

<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:-webkit-left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">This retreat invites you to grow your personal empowerment through meditation, while gardening. You'll get your hands dirty while learning the fundamentals of 'gardening the mind': weeding out unhelpful thinking &amp; planting thoughts that will help your life flourish instead. Please bring gardening clothes, a hat, gloves, your favourite gardening tools.

Meditative Gardener

<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:-webkit-left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">A r<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:-webkit-left;text-decoration:inherit;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">etreat to open the heart. We will practice some Yoga moves together &amp; take home some practical tips on Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga Meditation.

Yoga Hugs for the Soul

The Magnetic Mind Saturday, 24 May '25 10:00am – 1:00pm AEST In this reflective workshop, we will explore how to restore our mental energy through the art of Meditation and understanding the power of the mind.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:80.69%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2025_05_Five_Dock_A_Magnetic_Mind_dc188b5a23.jpg" alt="2025-05-FiveDock-A Magnetic Mind.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_2025_05_Five_Dock_A_Magnetic_Mind_dc188b5a23.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_2025_05_Five_Dock_A_Magnetic_Mind_dc188b5a23.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_2025_05_Five_Dock_A_Magnetic_Mind_dc188b5a23.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_2025_05_Five_Dock_A_Magnetic_Mind_dc188b5a23.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:25.52%;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-magnetic-mind-tickets-1332709854049?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&amp;utm_source=Newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=Brahma%20Kumaris%20-%20Sydney%20-%20Programs%20in%20May%202025&amp;utm_campaign=Five_Dock_Monthly_Newsletter_May_2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2025_02_Aus_Boo_K_Now_685fa38d97.jpg" alt="2025-02-Aus-BooK Now.jpg"></a></figure>

The Magnetic Mind - A Most Powerful Tool

Reflection Series: 'A Karma Yogi life' Monday, 26 May '25 6:30pm – 7pm AEST How it helps in our day to day life. with Vinu Chhima <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://brahmakumaris.acemlnb.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDDJ3Ca68.qyAA8U.Rz1HQmudf2v-5gYqLGKqSeD5Su-0y.0ONu1X7zitP1jfYzbHLEJFab">https://tiny.cc/reflections-stories</a><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:80.8%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2025_05_Five_Dock_Reflection_Series_A_Karma_Yogi_Life_f795b4c090.jpg" alt="2025-05-FiveDock-Reflection Series-A Karma Yogi Life.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_2025_05_Five_Dock_Reflection_Series_A_Karma_Yogi_Life_f795b4c090.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_2025_05_Five_Dock_Reflection_Series_A_Karma_Yogi_Life_f795b4c090.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_2025_05_Five_Dock_Reflection_Series_A_Karma_Yogi_Life_f795b4c090.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_2025_05_Five_Dock_Reflection_Series_A_Karma_Yogi_Life_f795b4c090.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:22.74%;"><a href="https://brahmakumaris.acemlnb.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDDJ3Ca68.qyAA8U.Rz1HQmudf2v-5gYqLGKqSeD5Su-0y.0ONu1X7zitP1jfYzbHLEJFab" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/2025_02_Aus_Boo_K_Now_685fa38d97.jpg" alt="2025-02-Aus-BooK Now.jpg"></a></figure>

Reflection Series: 'A Karma Yogi life'

Soul Conscious Leadership&nbsp; @Blue Mountains Retreat Centre&nbsp; Friday, 30th May, 6:30pm until Sunday, 1st June, 2pm&nbsp; This retreat is for leaders and influencers who wish to explore the visionary aspect of soul-conscious leadership. My effectiveness, resilience and compassion as a leader or influencer is reflected in my ability to positively sustain my inner self. Soul conscious leadership, that is "inside-out" leadership is a necessity in these extraordinary times.&nbsp; &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://bookwhen.com/bkabluemountains/e/ev-sb4z-20250530000000">Book Now</a>

Calendar

Australia

May 2025