The Covid pandemic appears to have brought a spike in burnout. We can experience burnout not just from our work but the many pressures from our daily grind. So what is burnout? How do you fix it? And can meditation help? Numerous studies have shown that self-compassion is one of the most fundamental determinants of resilience. A key to building self-compassion is mindfulness. With mindfulness we learn to become aware of our thoughts and feelings, and to observe them with some perspective and distance. A meditation practice is a training in mindfulness. If you can relate to any of these topics, please attend this presentation.  Participants will be guided through a meditation. Both beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome.

Teacher profile

Theresa Baw has been a Buddhist practitioner of insight meditation since 2001. She has benefited from the teachings and practices in the Theravada traditions including: Mahasi Sayadaw; the Thai Forest tradition; and the Brahama Viharas meditation. She has led regular group meditation sessions for the Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre.  Theresa works as a barrister and has taught meditation to her colleagues at work. She volunteers at a primary school as a Special Religious Education teacher in Buddhism.

All Sessions are by Donation (Dana) to the Buddhist Library. All donations to the Buddhist Library of $2 and over are tax deductible.

Dana is the traditional practice of generosity, the extending of one’s goodwill, which is fundamental to Buddhism and other spiritual traditions. The dana you give is shared equally with the teacher and the Buddhist Library. This helps to maintain the Library and supports the teacher so that they may offer more teachings on the Dhamma in the future. It is up to each person to determine the amount of dana they’d like to offer. We understand that this is a difficult time financially for many, and people will give what they can. An appropriate dana can’t be prescribed but requires sensitivity to its intent and to the individual’s own situation, as well as awareness of the cost of organising events and supporting teachers who spread the Dhamma.