Regular Programs
A variety of programs is held regularly in different countries. You will find regular activities are conducted in Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Switzerland and U.K. Some areas have on-going programs, while others organise programs only when the Network's teachers visit.
YOu will find the contact details for the organisers in each area below.
You can also look at the specific programs for different geographical areas by clicking on the "Upcoming Events" button in the Main Menu to the left and then going to whatever country you are interested in.
The regular programs in different areas are set out in what follows.
Meditation Meetings
People meet regularly for meditation in a variety of places. There are both formal and informal groups. The formal groups are listed here and are run in association with the Network, offering programs that are completely consistent with the mainstream of teaching. Informal groups also get together. These are run by people who have started their own groups, who themselves, or whose members, do not want a formal link with the Network. (Should you be interested in starting a meditation group, you will find some information under Starting a Group in the Meditation Directory that is accessed through the General Directory.)
Select the country in which you are interested to find out the details of regular meditations.
AUSTRALIA
Activities occur mainly in Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.
VICTORIA
Regular meditation evenings are conducted in several places in Victoria.
Melbourne Area
Wednesdays: 7.30 to 8.45 pm
The first Wednesday of each month from February to December
Starts with short talk by Ken or Elizabeth Mellor (Click here for talk topics)Wednesdays: 7.30 to 8.45 p.m.
Venue: (For Details of Venue Click Here )
Fawkener Park Community Centre
65 Toorak Road West
South Yarra (Melways Reference 2L 5C)
Tel.: 03 5799 1198
Email: biamenet@eck.net.auCost: Donattions are welcome
The second to last Wednesdays of the month from February to December
Note that there are no sessions on the first Wednesday of each month. On those nights the meditations are held at Fawkner Park (as above).Wednesdays: 7.30 to 8.45 p.m.
Contact: Ken or Elizabeth Mellor
Times: 7.30 to 9.30 p.m.
Venue: Northcote area (telephone or email for directions)
Tel.: 03 5799 1198
Email: biamenet@eck.net.auCost: Donations welcome
Seymour Areas (Central Victoria)
These sessions are held at Ken's and Elizabeth's home near Seymour in Central Victoria. These evenings are mostly conducted in silence with the opportunity for direct transmission from Ken and/or Elizabethe during that time in what is called silent Darshan.
Sundays: 7.00 to 7.30 p.m.
Contact: Ken or Elizabeth Mellor
Venue: 10 minutes from central Seymour (telephone or email for directions)
Tel.: 03 5799 1198
Email: biamenet@eck.net.auCost: Donations welcome
TASMANIA
Regular meditation sessions are held in Hobart.
Mondays: 7.30 p.m.
Contact: Rob Dalton for information before attending
41 Wellesley St,
South Hobart 7004Phone (hm): 03-6224-6682
Phone (wk): 03-6233-7090
Mobile 0419 368 923
Email: rob.dalton@education.tas.gov.au
GERMANY
Contact Person
Kinka Gerke-Unger,
Am Ebelfield 18, 60488, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Tel: 06976 752415
Email: ko-unger@t-online.de
NEW ZEALAND
Regular activities occur in Wellington.
Wellington
Every Sunday Night
Contact: George & Jenny Packard
Meditation and Chanting
Brian Davis Room, Loaves and Fishes,
Wellington Cathederal,
Hill St Thorndon.
7.15 to 8.30 pm with tea afterwards
Cost: donations welcomeTel.: (04) 934 8629
Email: g.packard@paradise.net.nz
Every Tuesday Night Meditation and Chanting
This weekly meditation class is for people wishing to continue their meditation practice with support and guidance in a group setting. A range of different meditations are practiced with an emphasis on integrating meditation into daily life. It is open to anyone wanting to attend. There is a small charge of $12.00 per session.
George and Jenny Packard's Home
69 Raroa Rd, Kelburn, Wellington.
7.45 to 9.00pmTel.: (04) 934 8629
Email: g.packard@paradise.net.nz
SWITZERLAND
Contact Sue for information about what is happening in the area.
Contact: Sue Howells-Richard
Chevreuils 34
2300
La Chaux-de-Fonds
Tel.: 32 968 3261
Email: richard.howells@bluewind.ch
U.K.
An extensive meditation program is conducted in a variety of locations in the U.K. The following are the major ones:
Bristol
Thursdays: 8.00 p.m.
Venue: Martin & Sue Wells,
11 Clare Rd.,
Cotham,
Bristol B56 5TB
Tel.: 0117 924 7457 for further information
Email: martin_wells@lineone.netStaying Connected Group
Monthly (or about six-weekly)
The venue varies, so enquire
Jan Doyle: 0117 942 9594;
Email: jandoyle2002@yahoo.co.ukPat Simmons: 0117 977 4683;
Email:patsimmons@blueyonder.co.uk
Manchester - North
Weekly, usually on Wednesdays: 8 to 10 p.m.
Venue:
9, Edilom Road
Crumpsall,
Manchester M8 4HX
Contacts for further information:
Helen Adelman 0161 740 6419
Jim Hirsch 0161 448 7836
Email: jim_hirsch@hotmail.com
Manchester - South
Once a month on Sundays we meet at:
The Underhill Centre
Underhill
Romiley
Stockport SK6 4QPReiki from 12.30 to 2 p.m.
Meditation from 2.p.m. to 5 p.m.Contacts for further information:
Kathryn Schofield 0161 456 4668
Email: kathryn.schofield@tameside.gv.ukJohn Hofton 0161 248 7728
Email: jhofton@aol.comJim Hirsch 0161 448 7836
Email: jim_hirsch@hotmail.com
Malvern
Sundays: 7.15 to 9.15 p.m.
Venue:
Gordon Law,
5 Bawdsy Avenue,
Malvern. WR14 2EWTel.: 01684 566 268
Email: gordon.law1@btopenworld.com
Edinburgh
Fridays: 7.15 to 9.15 p.m.
Venue:
171 (2F1) Causewayside
Edinburgh
Scotland EH9 1PHRachel Campling
Tel.: 0131 668 1749
Email: RachelC@phonecoop.coop
Workshops
An extensive program of workshops is held each year within Australia and in New Zealand,Switzerland, Germany and the United Kingdom. Details of the arranged for this year are available by clicking on the "Up Coming Events" button in the Main Menu. The workshops include both those conducted by the Network's principal teachers, Ken & Elizabeth Mellor, and others.
Anyone wanting to attend workshops or to arrange to have workshops in their area can directly contact the Network in Australia. Workshops are divided into two general areas: meditation workshops and practical daily living workshops. A list of the available workshops and their descriptions are available by clicking on the "Training>Training Materials" buttons in the Main Menu. A large number of workshops is available.
Classes
Classes and courses conducted by Network trainers are run regularly in different parts of the locations. The subjects vary greatly and include issues of practical relevance to everyday life and issues to do with meditation. They include classes on couplehood, parenting, studying, exams,relaxation, success, yoga and physical movement The classes generally are run with weekly sessions that extend for six or more weeks. Contact the primary organisers in your area for detailed information by clicking on the "About Biame Network>Contacting the Network" buttons in the Main Menu.
