Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi Final
2025-08-04 19:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia
Kadampa Meditation Series | Focus: The Power of Concentration

September 10

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7:00 pm

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8:00 pm

Free – $12

Lending Library

These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peacethrough meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community andoffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.Classes include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve ourdaily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. Beginners welcome, no bookings required. Free for Kadampa members Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia (Ballarat Branch)info@meditateinmelbourne.org | 0455205589meditateinballarat.orgABN 86 114 195 550KMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation

The Teacher

Christielli Portela has been teaching modern Kadampa Buddhism for a decade. As an experienced and well-loved teacher, she inspires people to use Buddhist meditation to improve their lives through her sincere example and clear teachings.

This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, learn and create. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.

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Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Winter Festival 15 July
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2025-07-11 19:30 - 21:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

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