Mindfulness in Skillful Leadership

Speaker: Bhante Ānanda (In person, visiting from India)

Wed 17 Apr | 7-8.30pm AEST

Location: In person at Western Sydney University (74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4 or Online (Zoom link below)

Cost: Free

What makes a good leader? What was the legacy of the Buddha in regards to skillful leadership? We will explore examples from the life of the monastic community and their code of conduct, the different kinds of leadership, their strengths and weaknesses, and practical advice, from leading a family to leading large groups of people and communities.

About the speaker: Bhante Ānanda is a Canadian Buddhist monk trained in the Teaching and Way of Life (Dhamma-Vinaya) of early Buddhism. Having received his going-forth from Bhante Vimalaramsi and completing full ordination in Sri Lanka, he aims to embody the essence of the Buddha’s instructions.

Emphasising “Natural Samādhi,” Bhante Ānanda teaches the development of mental collectedness through uplifting the mind and relaxing bodily tension. He guides practitioners through Loving-Kindness meditation, the four Brahmavihāras, Satipatthāna, and culminating in Vimutti—mental liberation.

While dividing his time between Sri Lanka, the Heartwood Hermitage in British Columbia, and the Indian Himalayas, Bhante Ānanda leads retreats worldwide. Explore his teachings at: https://heartdhamma.love

Hybrid event: Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive session in person at the Metta Centre or online by clicking on this link to access the session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506489824?pwd=cmpNQ1ljSmFVYURLWVN1dWllYUN1dz09 Alternatively, you can dial in from your telephone (call charges apply): +61 2 8015 6011 | Meeting ID: 835 0648 9824| Passcode: 718905