An Eight-Week Mindfulness and Meditation Course
This eight-week course is an invitation to learn and deepen the foundations of mindfulness as taught by the Buddha. Rooted in the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, the course supports the gradual cultivation of awareness, presence, and the capacity to meet experience with greater clarity and spaciousness.
The focus of this course is on strengthening mindfulness practice — learning to observe experience, unblend from reactivity, and develop the ability to be with what arises. As mindfulness deepens, we naturally move toward a more grounded and responsive way of relating to life.
What the Course Offers
Over the eight weeks, we explore the Four Foundations of Mindfulness and the common challenges that arise in practice, creating a safe and supportive container for awareness to grow. The course provides continuity, structure, and the support of Sangha, allowing practice to deepen in a way that feels held and sustainable.
How the Course Is Taught
Each session includes guided meditation, short teachings, and space for reflection and discussion. The approach is experiential and practice-based, supporting understanding that arises through direct experience rather than theory alone.
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners who wish to establish or strengthen their mindfulness practice and bring greater presence into daily life.
The course is held within a supportive Sangha environment, offering a shared field of practice, inquiry, and learning.
Course Details
When: Wednesday 15th April to Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Times: 7-8:30pm (NSW time) on each Wednesday evening for 8 sessions.
Where: Online
Cost: $30 + dana (donation).
Additional Cost 'Dana' - The course follows the traditional spirit of the Buddha’s teachings — offered on the basis of dāna (generosity). At the end of the program, you will be invited to offer a donation that feels right for you, in alignment with your capacity and appreciation.
About the Teacher
Renata Malinauskas is a dedicated Dharma practitioner of over 15 years, beginning in the Vipassana tradition and later deepening through Vajrayana, Western Insight, and non-dual teachings. With extensive experience in silent retreat practice, she now serves as an insight meditation teacher, leading residential retreats, workshops, and courses in Australia and online.
With a background in somatics and trauma-informed work, her interest lies in exploring the meeting point of psychological transformation and spiritual awakening, and in sharing the Dharma as a living practice of presence, inquiry, and unfolding in everyday life. Renata works as a somatic therapist in private practice in Brunswick Heads, NSW, and online. https://renatamalinauskas.com