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.
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 - Treasurer and Secretary
Tom focuses on bringing the dharma’s teachings into creativity through writing and video production, where he emphasises the connection between insight practice, philosophy, and everyday living. He has worked on the Tuwhiri editorial board and the SBN’s After Buddhism course. |
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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