there will be two talks - detail below
Living in the World of the Medicine Buddha: Spiritual comfort in anxious times. (1:30pm)
Using the iconography and spiritual technology that surrounds the ancient symbolism of the Medicine Buddha (Bhaisjyaguru), this talk encourages us to think about how we can bring healing to the world with our words, actions and presence.
Buddhist Lessons from the Writings of Jane Austin (3:00pm)
Can we read the classics of English literature in a new way? This talk takes the still hugely popular novels of Jane Austen and looks at their inner spiritual lessons and what they might have to teach us about spiritual history, mindfulness and loving kindness..
About the Speaker
Walter Mason is a National Speaker for the TS and the president of Blavatsky Lodge in Sydney. He is the author of the travel memoirs “Destination Saigon” and “Destination Cambodia” (both published by Allen & Unwin).
He is a well-known travel writer and speaker, and also a popular teacher of writing, mindfulness and creativity.He is a regular lecturer on film, history and literary subjects including E. F. Benson, Noel Coward and the travel writer H. V. Morton.Walter has spoken at festivals and conferences around the world and teaches writing and journaling across Australia.
