The various SIM activities are organised by its committee: Alan Bassal, Renata Malinauskas, Gawaine Powell-Davies, Thomas Ilbery, Aggi Badtke and Andrew Hiscoe.
Gawaine Powell Davies
I've had had a lifelong interest in the ideas of Buddhism, starting with a chance encounter at age 13 with Christmas Humphrey's book on Buddhism. I took up dharma practice ten years ago, since when I have sat regularly with Bluegum sangha. I have been delighted to find mysterious things come to life - and into my life - in very practical ways. I am now exploring how other long term interests such as philosophy and story telling can be woven into the fabric of dharma practice.
Gawaine Powell Davies
I've had had a lifelong interest in the ideas of Buddhism, starting with a chance encounter at age 13 with Christmas Humphrey's book on Buddhism. I took up dharma practice ten years ago, since when I have sat regularly with Bluegum sangha. I have been delighted to find mysterious things come to life - and into my life - in very practical ways. I am now exploring how other long term interests such as philosophy and story telling can be woven into the fabric of dharma practice.
Alan Bassal - Chairman
Alan has been studying and practicing Buddha’s teachings for over 35 years beginning in the Vipassana meditative tradition and then developing in Eastern & Western Insight.
He is a certified mindfulness based psychotherapist and for many years has practiced integrating the Buddha Dharma, psychotherapy and the world of leadership development and organisational change.
Renata Malinauskas - Web and newsletter
Renata has supported her professional work as a qualified dietitian, owner and head coach at Holistic Movement Studio with her meditation and dharma practice. She is a committed meditation practitioner and seeks to incorporate meditation in her physical well being and development work.
Renata has supported her professional work as a qualified dietitian, owner and head coach at Holistic Movement Studio with her meditation and dharma practice. She is a committed meditation practitioner and seeks to incorporate meditation in her physical well being and development work.
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Thomas Ilbery - Secretary and assistant treasurer
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Aggi Badtke
In 2014 Aggi attended her first silent meditation retreat and this is where she discovered stillness, peace and spirituality. She has since attended numerous 3-7 day meditation retreats as well as courses in mindfulness, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Positive Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and various other modalities focused on ways of improving wellbeing… |
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Andrew Hiscoe