About the Presentation
Mindfulness is often regarded as the prelude to meditation proper. Some meditation teachers even discourage pupils from it. On the other hand such a great guru as Thich Nhat Hanh wrote a wonderful introduction to it entitled "The Miracle of Mindfulness". In reality mindfulness is NOT an alternative to meditation but is a corollary to it. It is difficult to sit crossed legged meditating in Pitt Street but mindfulness can be profitably practised anywhere, anytime. It can even lead us naturally into the heart of Blavatsky's first Fundamental Proposition.
About the Presenter
He has been a member of the T.S. for more than 60 years; was a National Lecturer for the Society and has had many articles published in “Theosophy in Australia”. In recent years the practice of meditation has been an increasing focus of his spiritual journey. For 5 years he lectured on Great Religions of the World for the University of the Third Age.
Brian has occupied a number of senior management positions culminating in almost 20 years as Executive Chairman of the Melbourne Fire Brigade. He retired in 2005. He was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2004. Brian Parry was originally from Sydney but he has lived most of his life in Melbourne.
Cost $3 members, $6 non-members Afternoon tea and cakes provided after talk. All Welcome!
