Webinar: 10am on Tuesday 26 May 2026
Mindfulness beyond the surface.
Burnt out by doing more? Feeling caught in constant striving, comparison or disconnection?
What if mindfulness isn’t just a technique for calm, but a way of relating to your whole life?
Relevant for clinicians, educators, leaders and anyone exploring mindfulness beyond the surface.
Explore how mindfulness becomes a way of living, working and leading.
Join an upcoming free online session exploring mindfulness as a practical, trainable capacity that supports clarity, resilience and meaningful change.
The webinar will be conducted live with Q&A session at 10am on Tuesday the 26th of May 2026.
Registrants who may have missed the live event will be sent the webinar recording afterward.
Mindfulness is often misunderstood
Mindfulness is often reduced to a technique for calm.
But in practice, it can be far more transformative – shaping how we think, work, lead and relate to others.
In this session, we explore mindfulness differently
- How mindfulness develops from effortful practice into something natural and embodied
- What happens when awareness begins to shape your decisions and relationships
- Why mindfulness is more than a technique – and how it becomes a way of living
- Why many mindfulness approaches plateau – and what’s often missing
- How to move from technique to deeper, lasting transformation
- How to sustain practice in real life, including in your work
- How compassion and clarity support meaningful personal and professional change
- How mindfulness can create “cascading benefits” – supporting not only your own wellbeing, but the people and teams around you
- Why mindful leadership matters for workplace culture, including its links to job satisfaction, performance, pro-social behaviour and reduced exhaustion
Who this session is for
- Clinicians and health professionals
- Educators and those working in learning environments
- Leaders seeking more grounded, ethical and sustainable ways of working
- Those who are spiritually curious – or sceptical of mindfulness as it’s commonly presented
- Anyone interested in mindfulness beyond the hype
What you’ll gain
- A deeper understanding of mindfulness beyond common misconceptions
- Practical insights you can begin applying immediately
- Greater clarity on how mindfulness applies to work and life
- A pathway to developing mindfulness as a long-term capability
- A grounded introduction to Applied Mindfulness
This session introduces the Graduate Certificate in Applied Mindfulness at Nan Tien Institute – the only program of its kind in Australia.
What happens next
Once you register, we’ll send you confirmation and details for the live online session.
Live webinar details
- Date: Tuesday 26 May
- Time: 10:00 am
- Format: Live online session
The session will include a recorded presentation followed by a live, non-recorded Q&A. This gives participants the opportunity to ask questions in a more open and reflective setting, while also allowing the core presentation to be shared later with those who are unable to attend live.
Format
- A 45-minute recorded presentation exploring mindfulness beyond the surface
- A 15-minute live Q&A, which will not be recorded, to support more authentic discussion
- A short recorded wrap-up reflecting on key themes from the session, without identifying participants or disclosing personal questions
We encourage you to attend live if you can, as the Q&A will offer a more personal opportunity to engage with the ideas and ask questions in a confidential setting.
After the session, we’ll also share practical insights and next steps for those interested in exploring the Graduate Certificate in Applied Mindfulness at Nan Tien Institute.
SPEAKERS
Dr Nadine Levy
Head of the Graduate Certificate in Applied Mindfulness at Nan Tien Institute and a recognised voice in mindfulness and contemplative practice.
Dr Isabelle Phillips
One of Australia’s leading experts on mindful leadership, with extensive experience supporting individuals and organisations.
About Nan Tien Institute
Nan Tien Institute (NTI) is Australia’s first government-accredited tertiary institution grounded in Buddhist wisdom and values, offering Continuing Professional Development Courses and Postgraduate Degrees in ‘Applied Buddhist Studies’, ‘Mental Health’, ‘Humanistic Buddhism’, ‘Health and Social Wellbeing’ and ‘Applied Mindfulness’.
NTI operates from its own, state-of-the-art Campus, opposite the Nan Tien Temple – the largest Buddhist Temple in the Southern Hemisphere. This location fosters an environment for holistic learning, allowing students to contribute to the advancement and integration of knowledge, culture and ethical understanding. NTI recognises that in this continuously changing world, teachers are frequently challenged to develop new skills, knowledge, and cultural and religious perspectives to contribute to a world-class education.