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This event will be held online via zoom

Join us for the third in our NTI Conversations series, “Balancing everyday life with spiritual practice”

As individuals managing life and careers, we often find ourselves consumed by the essential task of earning a living. However, an even greater challenge lies before us: living a life of dignity, fulfilment, happiness, and health. We strive to transcend suffering, realise our full potential, and make a positive impact during our time on Earth. In pursuit of these goals, we seek guidance from Dharma teachings and establish our own spiritual practices. Yet, the demands of everyday life frequently present obstacles that hinder our spiritual growth. This discussion will explore these challenges and offer strategies to help us optimise and maintain our spiritual practice while navigating the complexities of a everyday life.

This conversation is presented by Carlo and Karen Cernicchi.

Carlo and Karen Cernicchi run Ocean Beach Therapies, a wellness clinic situated on the Central Coast of New South Wales. Beyond their professional endeavours, Carlo and Karen have nurtured a profound spiritual practice rooted in the teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff and Buddhist traditions, integrating these philosophies into their personal and professional lives.

NTI conversations are free; however, registrations are essential. You can register here

NTI campus will be closed on the following days:

• Monday, 22 July
• Tuesday, 23 July
• Wednesday, 24 July
• Monday, 29 July

Students will be unable to access campus on the above days, however classes scheduled to be held on campus on Thursday 25 - Friday 26 July will go ahead as normal. All normal operations and access will resume on Tuesday, 30 July. Student Services and Library services will be available online on the days that NTI campus is closed. 

Thank you!

Online webinar

24 July 2024 

1pm-2pm (AEST) 

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Join us for a conversation about "Joy, Love, Compassion, and Equanimity: The Evidence-Based Heart of Secular Buddhism." Discover how these core principles of Buddhism are supported by modern scientific research and can be applied to enhance your everyday life. This talk will delve into the practical benefits of these timeless values, offering insights into how they promote mental well-being, resilience, and harmonious relationships. Whether you are new to Buddhism or seeking a deeper understanding, this lecture will provide valuable knowledge and tools to cultivate a balanced and fulfilling life.

This conversations series will be presented by Associate Professor Pema Duddul.

Associate Professor Pema Duddul is an adjunct in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at the University of New England. He is also the Engagement Project Manager for the Humanistic Buddhism Centre at Nan Tien Institute and a Dharma teacher for Pristine Awareness: Foundation for Buddhist Practice. Pema was the Buddhist chaplain for the University of Southern Queensland from 2019 to 2023, as part of the university’s multi-faith service. Pema is also the author of dozens of scholarly and creative works, including his most recent book: Luminous Awareness: A Guidebook to Natural Awakening in Life and in Death (2022), which includes a foreword by the Dalai Lama. Pema has been teaching Dharma since 2006, with a focus on The Four Immeasurables (joy, love, compassion and equanimity).

This event is free; however, registration is essential. Register here