Ideas

Sydney civic technology programming hack day

Sit in a chair in a beautiful park and argue with the ratbags, or get onto a ladder and be one

The deathless unending nature of mind

Find a firm basis for confidence and contentment

International bestselling author, Mieko Kawakami, explores inconvenient truths and her genre busting books.

Fungi provide us with food, medicine, and essential nutrient recycling

An introduction to meditation and practical advice from some of the foremost Tibetan Buddhist teachers of our age

A contemporary cultural salon where convos over psychology, art & pop culture collide

An introduction to meditation and practical advice from some of the foremost Tibetan Buddhist teachers of our age

Salman Rushdie returns to Sydney for the first time in 12 years to open Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2026.

Simple practical techniques that can lift your mood quickly and reliably

Through meditation and reflection on some simple questions, we can ground ourselves in the face of negative emotions

Simple ways to bring meditation and the compassionate Buddhist view into our daily life to help ease stress and worry

Advice on how by setting aside worry we all can find strength to face the ups and downs of modern living.