Two-day Insight Dialogue workshop - Sydney 2025

The only constant is change ... 

But even in the midst of life’s uncertainties, it IS possible to find a sense of stability and refuge. All of the Buddha’s teachings show us how to cultivate resilience, so that we can navigate life’s inevitable ups and downs with some degree of balance, steadiness, ease and equanimity. 

In this two-day workshop, we’ll explore the interpersonal meditation practice of Insight Dialogue to cultivate and strengthen our collective wisdom and compassion. Contemplating together in pairs or small groups, the six guidelines of Insight Dialogue support us to develop a deep steadiness of heart and mind. From that meditative base, we can speak and listen in ways that lead to fresh perspectives and transformative insights, and as a result, we’re more able to meet the challenges of our lives with clarity, kindness, and care.

This workshop is best suited to people who have some experience of insight/vipassanā/mindfulness meditation, but prior Insight Dialogue experience is not required.

Teachers: 

Jill Shepherd http://jill0shepherd-insightmeditation.com
Elizabeth Faria https://bethfaria.com/

Both teachers are members of the Insight Dialogue teaching community and offer relational meditation and silent insight retreats internationally.

Food: Please bring your own lunch. Teas and herbal teas will be supplied.

Equipment: Some chairs will be available, but please bring your own meditation cushion or bench if you have one, and a shawl or blanket.

Times and days: 9:30-4:30 pm Saturday and Sunday

NOTE: In support of our group practice, please arrive 15 minutes early for a prompt start, and make a commitment to stay for the full day, each day

Cost: $100 registration fee + dāna/donation* to the teachers

Cancellation policy: 
Full refund (minus a $25 admin fee) up to two weeks before the event starts.

* The registration fee covers a contribution to the venue hire, the teachers' travel expenses, and admin costs associated with running the event.
In keeping with Buddhist tradition, the teachings are freely offered on a dāna basis which means the teachers are not paid to offer this workshop. Instead, they rely on the generosity of the participants to help them continue to share their teachings with others, and there will be an opportunity at the end of the workshop to offer donations to support their ongoing teaching.

This retreat is kindly supported by Sydney Insight Meditators