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6pm on Tuesday 12th October:
Martine Batchelor introduces "Spirit of the Buddha"

The Spirit of the Buddha introduces the life and teachings of the Buddha in a contemporary manner, explores the development of the tradition up to the present day, and shows how different schools of Buddhism have remained true to or departed from the original teachings. The aim of The Spirit of the Buddha is to introduce the life and fundamental teachings of the Buddha in an accurate and contemporary manner for a general but knowledgeable public. The book also considers the development of the tradition up to the present day, thus showing how different schools of Buddhism have remained true to and departed from the original teachings. The book is based on original scriptures from the Pali Canon, understood in the light of the most recent scholarship, while being practical and accessible throughout. It explores essential Buddhist ideas in a modern context, thereby making the Buddha's teachings relevant for our times.

MARTINE BATCHELOR lived in Korea as a Zen nun under the guidance of Master Kusan for ten years. She is the author of Meditation for Life , The Path of Compassion , Women in Korean Zen and Let Go: A Buddhist Guide to Breaking Free of Habits . She is a member of the Gaia House Teacher Council. She teaches meditation retreats worldwide and lives in France. Her latest work is The Spirit of the Buddha.

Venue: Bodhi Books & GIfts
Contact: email: shop@bodhistore.com.au

Public Talk & Vajrapani Retreat with Lama Choedak Rinpoche

The Rongton Buddhist Centre in Brisbane feels very privileged to be hosting a visit in October 2010 by Lama Choedak Rinpoche, meditation master and Spiritual Director of a national network of Buddhist centres in Australia and New Zealand, including the Tibetan Buddhist Society of Canberra (Sakya Losal Choe Dzong).

Rinpoche will be giving a public talk on the evening of Friday 15th October, on the topic of "Meaning of Love: A Buddhist Perspective". The talk commences at 7pm, and is being held at Bardon Hall, 247b Simpsons Road, Bardon QLD 4065. Cost is by donation (suggested $15).

The Vajrapani Retreat, which will also be led by Lama Choedak Rinpoche, is a two-day non-residential retreat, running from 9am-5pm on both Saturday 16th October and Sunday 17th October. In tantric practice, Vajrapani is invoked to remove obstacles in the path of a better rebirth. Rinpoche will be giving the Vajrapani empowerment on the Saturday morning, and for the rest of the weekend will give extensive and profound teachings that cover the whole path, as well as leading practice sessions.

The retreat is also being held at Bardon Hall, 247b Simpsons Road, Bardon. Cost is $60 per day (concessions available), and bookings are essential. Please note there is no credit card facility. To make a booking or for further information regarding these events, please email the Rongton Buddhist Centre at rongtonbrisbane@gmail.com or phone Tsultim (07 3352 4730 or 0439 992312) or Robin (07 3356 8791 or 0409 486540), or visit our website at www.rongtonbuddhistcentre.org
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Overcoming Problems Through Tibetan Buddhism

The Overcoming Problems Program doesn't just tell you to change, it shows you how to change. It is a new system of Buddhism for Westerners by a Westerner recognised by High Tibetan Lamas. This unique program is designed for those who want to change within themselves, and brings the ancient understanding of mind from Tibet, presenting it in a manner that is accessible and user-friendly.

Public talks are being held by Venerable (Ani-la) Chris Roberts followed by a program starting 31st October 2010.

Public Talks:

Date: 17 October 2010
Time: 1pm - 5pm
Venue: The Buddhist Library Camperdown, 90 Church Street, Camperdown, NSW
Cost: By donation

Date: 24 October 2010
Time: 1pm - 5pm
Venue: Australian Institute of Tibetan Healing Practices, Level 4, 12 Thomas Street, Chatswood, NSW
Cost: By donation

Program:

Date: Starts 31 October 2010 and is open until 5 December 2010
Time: 1pm Sundays
Venue: Australian Institute of Tibetan Healing Practices, Level 4, 12 Thomas Street, Chatswood, NSW
Cost: By donation

For more information please visit our website: www.noproblems.com.au

DANCING THE SPIRAL ­ THE TARA DANCE RETREAT

Imagine yourself at your best! All of the qualities and roles you have within you at their finest! This is what the 21 Praises of Tara Mandala Dance is enacting, unfolding like a lotus revealing its inner beauty. This dance unveils the many faces of the lady Buddha Tara, the swift protectoress who liberates us from fears; the great Mother who is there for all her children without exception. She is compassion in action and the 21 praises are her enlightened qualities that skillfully serve the world.

In this weekend, you are led into a study of the Buddhist path through the medium of a sacred Mandala of dance. You will experience the subtlety of sacred movement and mudra. Together we learn experientially through visualisation and prayer, the foundation of the traditional Buddhist practices of Tara, the Green Lady Buddha and her twenty one manifestations.

This Sacred Dance is a meditation in motion where we combine body, speech and mind to manifest our highest potential.

His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama ­ “With your motivation of compassion, this dance in the name of Tara brings a great blessing. Wonderful!! Very, very fine!!’

Retreat Leader ¬­ Felicity Oswell
Felicity is a teacher of many things, from Art, Sewing and Meditation to Community Welfare and contempory middle eastern dance. A long time student of Buddhism, Felicity is one of the few students empowered to teach this dance publicly and leads the Sydney Tara Dhatu Dance group in Sydney at monthly dance meetings, offerings to Lamas and charitable fund-raising events.

Dancing the Spiral ­ The Tara Retreat is being held at beautiful and serene Millers Creek Farm in Kangaroo Valley.
Friday 22nd Oct 7pm ­ Sunday 24th Oct 3pm.
Cost: Whole Weekend $120 (waged) $100 (unwaged)

To make a booking or for more details contact : Karen Weiss M: 0423 173 639 email: writepot@bigpond.net.au or Katrina Simmons P: 4782 3010

To find out more about the Tara dance go to www.taradhatu.org

All Day Seminar on Pure Land Buddhism, Its Origins, Teachings, History & Purpose

Rev Dr Toshikazu Arai Professor Emeritus of Soai University

Saturday 13 November 2010 from 10am to 4pm.
(Lectures commence at 10am and 2pm with a break for lunch)

Buddhist Council of New South Wales,
Level 1, 441 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest

For more information and bookings please contact:
Hongwanji Buddhist Mission of Australia,
Phone (02) 8901-4334, or email (<mailto:hbma@optusnet.com.au>)

Professor Arai is an Indologist and popular teacher of Pure Land Buddhism


The North Queensland Buddhist Library


Opened on February 14, 2010 on the Zendo Health premises. 97 Hartley Street, Portsmith.

Contact: NQ Buddhist Library on (07) 4035 5768 Email: nqbuddhistlibrary@gmail.com

The large private collection of Laurence Khantipalo Mills has formed the basis for the Library now open to the public

Thursday evening 6.30-8.30 Vipassana Meditation with Nirvair Kaur Curtis de Ruiter

Friday evening 6.00-7.30pm Zen Meditation with Genshu Reilly

Classes and weekend retreats throughout the year

Buddhayana Forest Retreat is a Buddhist Meditation Retreat Center

Situated amongst a beautiful mixed hardwood forest of Nova Scotia's Cobequid Highlands.

Buddhayana Forest Retreat offers temporary, monastic style meditation retreats, in the Buddhist ascetic forest tradition of Shakyamuni Buddha; Thai forest monks; Tibetan mountain yogi; Zen and Taoist hermits;
and others who have retreated to the quiet and solace of nature. To engage in a sincere and disciplined practice of meditation.

"The forest tradition offers nothing
and asks for nothing in return ..."

Buddhayana Forest Retreat is currently in its final phase of construction. To date, we have raised sixteen retreat cabins and a meditation hall. We anticipate finishing up the outfitting of the cabins during summer 2009 and our first 'Three Month Summer Retreat' is scheduled for next summer, 2010!

Buddhayana Forest Retreat's vision will have retreatants gathering to sit group meditation in the Hall each morning, then retiring to their cabins for solitary practice the remainder of the day. They will also strictly observe the first Ten Buddhist Precepts.

The housekeeping cabins are simple, rustic and comfy, while the forest setting is quiet and inspiring. Retreatants will cook and generally fend for themselves, and should expect to be self directed and motivated,
in their practice and in their personal upkeep.

"Seek out your own salvation with diligence !"
the Buddha

Contact: lizzie Bolton email address: lizziebolton@hotmail.com

Chenrezig Institute - Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland

A Centre for Buddhist Study, Meditation and Retreat

Chenrezig institute is a Tibetan Buddhist Centre offering formal classes, guided meditations, and discussion groups each week and weekend courses. Full retreat and accommodation facilities are available in a beautiful bushland setting.

Daily Programme:


Tuesday 1:15pm ­ 1:45pm Guided meditation
Tuesday 6:30pm ­ 8:00pm General teaching with Geshe-la
Wednesday 10:30am ­ 12 noon General teaching with Geshe-la
Wednesday 6:30pm ­ 7:45pm Meditation and discussion
Thursday 1:15pm ­ 1:45pm Guided meditation
Friday 1:15pm ­ 2:30pm Buddhism for Beginners

Weekend Retreats and Courses:

A diverse and dynamic series of retreats and courses are always scheduled. Details of the upcoming programme available at www.chenrezig.com.au in the Newsletter and Calendar section.

Open Days

On the first Sunday of each month we have a free mini open day. Activities include a guided meditation at 10.30am followed by a tour of the centre at 11 am. Lunch is available from the café (bookings essential) at noon after which you could relax in the Garden of Enlightenment, enjoy reading a book or watching a video in the library and experience the quiet and peaceful environment before attending the public talk at 2pm with Geshe-la.

Dharma Club for Kids

Also on the first Sunday of each month, the Dharma Club runs from 1.45-3.30pm ­children aged five and over are welcome to join us at the Family Centre. Activities will include relaxation and meditation, as well as games, story-telling, discussion, role play, sharing and art and craft. The focus will be on fun! Please bring a water bottle, hat, sturdy shoes and beach towel or blanket for yoga. Gold coin donation appreciated for materials.

Chenrezig Institute
33 Johnsons Road, EUDLO Queensland
Email: info@chenrezig.com.au Phone: (07) 5453 2108

Karuna Meditation Group - Brisbane

Karuna Hospice in Brisbane is running a monthly Healing and
Meditation Discussion Group with a focus on "Thought Transformation"

Led by Dekyi Lee Oldershaw from Chenrezig Institute.

Time: 5.30 - 7.30pm the first Friday of the month

Venue: Building Two, Rosemount Hospital, Windsor (enter through Bryden Street)

Contact Email: 100254.3706@compuserve.com by donation and open to all.

Insight Vipassana Meditation Retreats
(Far North Queensland)

These Insight Vipassana Retreats involve daily sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks, sessions of yoga movement and chanting of loving-kindness. The retreat participants will practise Noble Silence. Participants may have personal interviews with the teacher and receive personal instructions.

Kuranda Meditation - Relaxation
Mondays -2, 9,16, 23, 30 - 10.30 am - Kuranada Rainforest Retreat.

Cairns Meditation - Relaxation
For those who wish to learn to relax and free tensions with meditative sound.
Tuesdays - 3, 10, 17, 24, - 10am Bodhicitta Vihara Wednesdays 4, 18, 25 - 6.30pm   

For further information contact:
Phone: 07 4039 0470  Email:
bodhicit@iig.com.au
Bodhicitta Vihara 61 Soderberg Close, Redlynch 4870 Queensland

Melbourne Buddhist Centre
(Friends of the Western Buddhist Order)
1 Pitt Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3056
Phone: (03) 9380 4303

Monday: Drop-in meditation class at 1.00pm. (Centre open 11am to 4pm)

Wednesday: Friend's open evening at 7.30pm (door open by 7.00pm)
Drop-in meditation class for newcomers, Meditation, Dharma talks, Monthly Full Moon Puja.
(Centre open 11am to 4pm)

Thursday: Course evening - Introductory meditation courses, Practical Buddhism courses.

Friday: Practice evening for regular meditators - double meditation and Puja. (Centre open 11am to 4pm)

Weekends: Retreats, day seminars, occasional events, arts evenings and traditional festivals.

For further information,
please contact the Melbourne Buddhist Centre.

NAN TIEN TEMPLE - TWO DAY MEDITATION RETREAT

(EVERY SECOND WEEKEND OF THE MONTH)

COMMENCE FROM 4:00PM SAT. CONCLUDE AT 10:30AM SUN.

$45.00 , INCLUDE TWO BUFFET MEALS ( VEGETARIAN)

TRIPLE SHARE DORM.  MEDITATION ROBE PROVIDED TEMPORARILY.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION , PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT
NAN TIEN TEMPLE - NSW  AUSTRALIA  (02) 42720500

SYDNEY ZEN CENTRE

251 Young Street Annandale NSW 2038
Phone (02) 9660 2993
Website: www.szc.org.au


We are a sangha supporting one another in the practice of Zen Buddhism We meet Monday and Wednesday evenings for zazen at our zendo in Annandale, when dokusan (interviews) are available.

We hold several traditional sesshin throughout the year. 'Sesshin' means 'to touch the heart-mind' and is a time of intensive zen training.

We are affiliated with the Diamond Sangha established by Robert Aitken roshi.
SZC's resident teachers are Subhana Barzaghi roshi and Gillian Coote roshi. Paul Maloney and Maggie Gluek, apprentice teachers, also teach at the centre.

ZAZEN AND DOKUSAN
7 - 9pm Mondays with Subhana Barzaghi, Paul Maloney or Maggie Gluek
7 - 9pm Wednesdays with Gillian Coote

ZAZENKAI
8.30 - noon on the third Sunday of each month, with a Dharma talk at 10am, and dokusan with one of the teachers
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KAGYU BUDDHIST CENTRE
Warrnambool, Victoria 3280

Meets every Monday Evening 7:30 pm-9:00 pm

FOR MEDITATION PRACTICE AND DISCUSSION

AT THE MARION SHRADER CENTRE
CNR. OF KOROIT AND RYOT STREET, WARRNAMBOOL, VICTORIA 3280

For more Information: (03) 55612247

Australian Buddhist Mission
PO Box 16 Cherrybrook, NSW 2126
Contact: Yin: (02) 9427 6220

Friday Night Meditation - Colbarra Community Centre
16 Colbarra Place, West Pennant Hills
Every Friday from 8.00pm - 10.00pm

Join us for a group sitting every Friday nights (except in the month of January. We start off with Metta Bhavana (Loving-kindness meditation) guided by a Sangha memebr followed by quiet sitting for 30 minutes and then a Dhamma talk.

Maleny (Queensland ) Insight Meditation Group

• Weekly Sunday night sit from 6pm - 8pm in Maleny, Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
Sitting and walking meditation followed by a tape or reading from a variety of Buddhist traditions.

Contact Lesley Singh (07) 5494 2809 Beginners welcome!

Wat Dhammarangsee - Melbourne
389 Springvale Road Forest Hill, Victoria. 3131
Tel: 03 9878 6162, Fax: 03 9877 5209

Buddhist Meditation - Sunday Evenings

Wat Dhammarangsee, the first official Buddhist Monastery in Victoria, has a new Temple. It is a wonderful place in which to meditate. Each Sunday evening, we meet to practice meditation, discuss the Buddha's teachings, share inspiration, undertake loving kindness meditations, and socialise. Buddhist monks are in attendance.
Time: Every Sunday 5.00pm to 7.30pm
Activity:
5.00 - 5.50 pm Chat over tea/coffeeg b 6.00 -.6.20 pm Chanting by the Monks
6.25 - 6.50 pm Guided Meditation
6.50 - 7.00 pm Discussion
7.00 - 7.15 pm Silent Meditation
7.15 - 7.25 pm Loving Kindness Meditation
7.30 Depart.
Parking: enter up driveway between the two houses and park at back.
What To Bring: cushion if you sit on floor (chairs and kneeling stools are available); shawl although the Temple is heated.
All are welcome. People come for many reasons: to learn the basics of relaxation; to learn how to meditate and be mindful; to explore the spiritual dimension. Whatever your reason, you are welcome to join us. The teaching is in English and the Western idiom. The Thai community supports the Temple. The instruction is free.

Hills District Vipassana (Insight Meditation)

Monday Nights 8pm - 10pm

Simple instructions Guided meditations
Begin Understanding Life through Meditation

VENUE: Glenhaven Community Hall
76 Glenhaven Road, Glenhaven NSW Sydney

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Teoh: 0419 420 899

Vajrasattva Mountain Centre
155 Lurline Street, Katoomba, Blue Mountains NSW

» Healing Meditation:
Meditations and Tibetan Buddhist concepts to assist with self-healing - Monday 6 - 7pm.

» Beginners Meditation:
Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism and meditation. - Thursdays 7.30 - 8.30 pm

» Guided Meditation:
Meditations for more experienced practitioners.
But all welcome! - Friday 7.30 - 8.30 pm.

» Lam-Rim Mediation and Tara Puja:
 
Saturdays 2.00 pm. by donation.

Email: vajrasat@lisp.com.au Phone/Fax: (02) 4782 1931

Kyegu Buddhist Institute
(click here for link to Web site: www.kbi.org.au)

FRIDAY & SUNDAY MEDITATIONS
·
Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism

Everyone welcome
7.30-9.00pm Fridays
·
Beginner and Intermediate Meditation Practice

Everyone welcome
7.00-9.30pm Sundays

Classes taught by Ms Serene Tan, with more than 10 years experience, she brings a heart-felt understanding of the Tibetan Buddhist view to her teachings to enhance your own life through the meditative mind.

Cost $15 per class as a donation to the Centre.

3 Ivy lane, Darlington, Sydney NSW 2008
Please book by phoning: (02) 9699 0087

Kadam Sherawa
Central Coast Tibetan Buddhist Centre
(A Study Group of Vajrayana Institute, Sydney)


Phone: Jill Grosche (02) 43248266 (Home) 0401842447 (Mobile)

Meditation: Thursday night at 7.30pm; Friday morning at 10.30am

Study Group: Every Tuesday night at 7.30pm

Study Group 2 - announcements will be made at meditation for new introductory course
Study Group 3 - Lam Rim Study Group will commence in July (must have read first text "Wisdom Energy"
Venue: Private home in Wamberal, Central Coast
Contact: Jill on 43248266 for details

Meditation Classes and Workshop
Bodhikusuma - Buddhist Meditation Centre

  • Meditation Class is on every Wednesday 7pm - 9pm.
  • Sunday Dhamma Class is on every Sunday from 2pm - 3.30pm
    commencing on 2nd Feb for all ages.
  • Our Sunday Service is on every second Sunday of the month from 10am - 2pm.

    Phone: (02) 9310 1103, Fax: 9310 2269, Email: bmcentre@bodhikusuma.com

Meditation at Mahasiddha Buddhist Centre
and drop-in meditation classes around Sydney
85 Old South Head Road, Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
Phone: (02) 9387 7717 Email: info@meditateinsydney.org
Website: www.meditateinsydney.org

Mahasiddha Buddhist Centre provides a facility where people can learn about meditation and the Buddhist way of life. We offer a full programme suitable for everyone, ranging from introductory classes to advanced classes, retreats and weekend courses. The Centre regularly holds meditation day courses. ‘Simply Meditate’ classes are held at the Centre on Tuesday evenings (7.30­8.45pm) & Thursday mornings (11.30am-12.45pm). These classes are a weekly chance to discover the peace of meditation for yourself by exploring meditation techniques and positive minds. Class fee: $14.

Drop-in meditation classes around Sydney
In these classes a different aspect of meditation and Buddhism will be explained. The classes are self-contained so you can drop in any week. Each class consists of guided meditations, teaching and discussion followed by refreshments. Beginners are welcome. Class fee: $14.

Balmain
Mondays 7.30­9.30pm, Balmain Public School, 1 Eaton St

Bondi Beach
Saturdays 11am­12.15pm, Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach

Bondi Junction
Wednesdays 7.30­9.30pm, Equilibrium Yoga, 31-37 Oxford St

City
‘ Simply Meditate’ Tuesdays 12.30­1.30pm, City Dance Centre, 161 Castlereagh Street, Sydney.

Chatswood
Thursdays 7.30­9.30pm, Dougherty Community Centre, 7 Victor St

Glebe
Tuesdays 7.30­9.30pm, Glebe Library, 186 Glebe Point Rd

Kings Cross
Tuesdays 7.30­9.30pm, Rex Centre, 58a Macleay St

Manly
Thursdays 7.30­9.30pm, Manly Community Centre, Wentworth St

Neutral Bay
Mondays 7.30­9.30pm, Neutral Bay Public School, Cnr Ben Boyd Rd & Yeo St

Newtown
Thursdays 7.30­9.30pm, Dickson Space, 35-39 Dickson Street

North Sydney
'Simply Meditate' Wednesdays 1.00­2.00pm, Conference Room, Stanton Library, 234 Miller Street

Paddington
Mondays 7.30­9.30pm, Paddington Public School, Oxford St

Randwick
Thursdays 7.30­9.30pm, Randwick Boys High School, cnr Avoca & Rainbow Sts

Surry Hills
Thursdays 7.30­9.30pm, Bourke St Public School, 590 Bourke Street

For more information: please call Mahasiddha Buddhist Centre or see our website www.meditateinsydney.org

Lotus Group Meditation Meeting
MEDITATION MEETING FOR THOSE IN RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION
Venue: Sydney Buddhist Centre. 24 Enmore Road, Newtown NSW 2042
The Lotus Group Meditation Meeting provides a place for all those in recovery from addiction, 12-step or otherwise, who are interested in a regular opportunity to both meditate and share with like minded people. The meeting is held in the peaceful surroundings of the Sydney Buddhist Centre, which provides an ideal arena for engaged practise. The meeting is neither exclusively 12-step or Buddhist, but has its influences in both traditions. People of any recovery tradtion or faith are most welcome to attend. The format is simple and blends the practise of meditation and sharing into a cohesive and integrated whole. The meditation component is guided so beginners are most welcome, as of course are the more experienced. Michael, who has a daily meditation practise and who has also been sober and clean himself since July 1992, leads the meetings. When: Meeting Time Sundays, 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Please arrive early. Also note that no meetings are held during the months of December & January.
Cost: $5 minimum donation to the Centre
More Info: Please contact Michael on 0400 818 984 or email me at lotusgroupsydney@yahoo.com.au
Internet: Website at geocities.com/lotusgroupsydney/mypage.html
  Regular Meditation Group Meetings in Eastern and Northern suburbs of Sydney

Monday Morning 10 am ­ 11:30 am 1/30 Yarranabbe Rd Darling Point
Thursday Evening 7:30­ 9 pm 100A West St Crows Nest

Courses, classes, retreats and workshops all year round
Teacher: John Barter Contact: 02 9460 4131 Web: www.wellawareness.com.au

Friends of the Dharma Buddhist Centre
Opened every Sunday for Dharma and Meditation
at Fresno House, 10 Perkins Street, South Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

Respecting all Traditions - all are welcome - entry is by donation.

Also for other activities, workshops and retreats.
Please phone Pauline on (07) 4721 6489 or Diane on (07) 4725 0534 for up to date timetables and information.

The Waikato Compassion Meditation Centre, Hamilton, New Zealand

Weekly Meditation sessions in English
Every Friday from 7.00 pm onwards

Beginners welcome. Donation to cover Monks travelling expenses.
Full details available with the resident monk Ven Metteyya Thero

E-mail - wcmc@slingshot.co.nz
Phone - 64 7 859 2180
Web - http://buddhistvihara.100webspace.net/index.shtml

Brisbane Insight Meditation Group

Our group meets weekly on Sunday evenings from 7.00 - 9.00pm, at 63 Waldheim Street, Annerley in Brisbane.
We are a mixture of experienced and less-experienced meditators who practice mainly in the Theravada Buddhist tradition.
Our group does not have a leader, although we do have a connection with the teacher Patrick Kearney and Venerable Pannyavaro, who visit Brisbane a couple of times each year. Meetings are led by group members on a (completely voluntary) rotating basis.
The usual format is a few minutes of chanting, a 40-45 minute sitting period, followed by a tea break, then a recorded talk, discussion period, reading or other activity. This can change, though, at the discretion of the week's leader.
Beginners are welcome and instruction can be offered, however please let us know if you would like instruction either beforehand or when you arrive.
• For further information: www.brisbaneinsight.org
FAR SHORE DHAMMA
Teacher: Bhante Sujato
Bhante Sujato gives teachings at the 'Far Shore' Dhamma group which meets once a month on Friday evening in Northern Sydney. Each evening includes a guided meditation session followed by a Dhamma talk.
Bhante Sujato is an Australian Buddhist monk in the Thai Forest tradition. He is currently residing at Santi Forest Monastery in the Southern Highlands. Bhante Sujato is a highly respected meditation and Dhamma teacher, and also a Pali scholar. He brings a rare combination of humour, compassion, and deep knowledge to his Dhamma talks which show us how to live our busy city lives within core Buddhist principles.

Everyone is welcome, whether you are an experienced Buddhist practitioner or just starting on a journey to find out what Buddhism could offer you.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Kim on: 0412 132 288.

~ The Foundation of Buddhist Thought ~

A unique two-year correspondence course in Buddhist studies developed for application in daily life in the modern world by Geshe Tashi Tsering (Jamyang Buddhist Centre in London).
The main subjects are taught in three modules per year:
- The Four Noble Truths
- The Two Truths (Relative and Ultimate Truth)
- Buddhist Psychology and Epistemology
- The Mind of Enlightenment (Bodhicitta)
- Emptiness According to the Prasangika Madhyamika School
- An Overview of Tantric Paths and Grounds
The course consists of over 80 hours of teachings on CD or tape, six full-size course books, discussion with other students and a personal tutor. Students are expected to do homework, meditation and write brief essays.

Find out if this course may suit you at www.buddhistthought.com

"A real life-changer. The jigsaw that was Dharma all suddenly fits into place" - Graduate Student

THE PROFOUND PATH OF PHOWA

Presented by the Ven. KC Ayang Rinpoche, Nan Hua Temple, South Africa

PHOWA Simply put is a tantric method of transferring the consciousness of a dying person directly to a pure land, usually the pure land of Amithaba Buddha, Dewachen (Sukhavati).

Please join us for these precious teachings taking place at Nan Hua Temple South Africa.

Wonderful opportunity for international Dharma students due to low exchange rate.
Excellent Accommodation in a beautiful temple setting & all Vegetarian Meals included for only R1000 (all inclusive)

All authentic texts included.
EMAHO! Oh how wonderful!
Web site: www.nanhua.co.za/retreat/phowa.htm
Langri Tangpa Centre
51 Enoggera Rd Newmarket, Brisbane
Phone & Fax: (07) 3356 9523
Email: info@langritangpa.org , Web: www.langritangpa.org


INTRODUCTORY CLASS
Tuesday evenings: 6:30-8.00 pm led by Miffi Maxmillion & Brian Phillips
This introductory class is ideal for first time students new to meditation or to Buddhism. It includes a short guided meditation, a talk, readings and the opportunity for questions. Each class has a practical element where we learn how to sit comfortably, how to prostrate, how to make offerings or to set up an altar. We also go through some of the key elements of Buddhist teaching, at the pace of the class, and with plenty time for questions. We try to keep the classes relatively small to encourage in-depth discussion. Suggested donation: $5

DISCOVERING BUDDHISM
Wednesday evenings: 6:30-8:00 pm led by Eddie Peet
This is an in-depth beginner's class in Buddhist philosophy and practice, aiming to give participants a solid footing in the practice of Mahayana Buddhism. They also give us an experiential taste of the Buddha's teachings, meditation retreat experience, and the skills we need to make our lives most meaningful. You can officially join up for one subject, for some, or for all of them, and receive the notes, readings and assessment. Or you can come on an informal basis and just sit in on the class. This estimated two year course has a total of 14 subject areas. Each subject includes 6-10 weeks of classes, a one day retreat, and concludes with a half hour interview with Eddie. Topics for 2004 are “Samsara and Nirvana”, “How to Develop Bodhicitta” and “Transforming Problems”. Suggested donation: $5

INTERMEDIATE STUDY GROUP
Thursday evenings: 6:30-8:00 pm led by Eddie Peet
This intermediate class makes an in-depth study and review of Geshe-la's Friday night teachings from the previous week. We use the transcripts from Geshe-la's previous teaching as a study guide. The class includes meditation, supplementary readings and lots of discussion. Suggested donation: $5

TEACHINGS WITH GESHE TASHI TSERING
Friday evenings: 7:30-9:00 pm (please check calendar to confirm dates)
Teachings from The Way of the Bodhisattva, advice on how to make every day of this life both compassionate and meaningful. Bodhicitta is the wish to become enlightened so as to be able to free all living beings from suffering and place them in a state of ultimate happiness. By developing this wish our whole life changes. Everything we do becomes meaningful. Geshe-la gives us supremely practical advice on how to follow these methods so as to be able to change our mind, and thus our life, for the better. Suitable for both beginners and more experienced students. Geshe-la teaches through a translator, which gives us time to contemplate the teachings in nice bit-size chunks. Suggested donation: $5

Meetings for young people to explore
"Why Buddhism" in a creative and fun way

Meetings will be held at the centre every Saturday at 1pm.

Sydney Buddhist Centre (FWBO)
24 Enmore Road, Newtown Sydney NSW 2042

Contact person: Kylie, Telephone: (02) 9519 0440

Email Address: info@sydneybuddhistcentre.org
Web site: www.sydneybuddhistcentre.org

Brisbane Women's Sangha

The Brisbane Women's Sangha is a non-sectarian group open to all women interested in the Dharma. The sangha is an opportunity for women to explore meditation and the dharma in a woman-centred and non-hierarchical space.
Meetings involve 30-45min sitting meditation, followed by tea and discussion / tapes / videos / poetry / or personal stories. All women regardless of age and experience are welcome to attend. Meetings will initially be monthly.

For further information please contact (preferably by email)

Jean Byrne / Sass Nicholson Email: womensangha@lycos.com, Phone: (07) 3365 7449

MANJUSHRI SHEDRA - Traditional Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy Course

This course consists of three levels appropriate to different levels of experience and study.
Level 1 is the Foundations, utilizing the Sakya text "Triple Vision" Thur evenings.
Level 2, is utilizing the text "Sages Intent" by Sakya Pandita, Monday evenings
Level 3 is studying the Abhidharmakosha of Vasubandhu, a thorough examination
of the nature of reality, and the mind.
The Shedra Course consists of three 10 week terms in the year, with additional
Seminars and a year end retreat in October, which provides opportunities for deeper practice and application of the studies.
This graduated course of study will provide students with a focused systematic program of study and solid training.
Through practical, logical methods, the student will develop an authentic practice,
Mental clarity, wisdom, and the ability to benefit others.

It provides a rare opportunity in the west to undertake a traditional course of study of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and practices under the guidance of a fully qualified Tibetan teacher.

A certificate will be awarded for those completing assignments each term, and each year of study.
This will enable students to continue their study overseas, or in other Buddhist countries.
The teacher is Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe, who graduated from Sakya College in Dehra Dun, India ( one of the most prestigious Universities of Tibetan Buddhism) He holds a Loppon Degree ( equivalent to Ph.D)
He has worked as a lecturer in Sakya College for 2 years, and in 1994 H.H. Sakya Trizin appointed him as resident teacher at Sakya Tharpa Ling, he travels widely throughout Australia and Asia teaching, and has a good understanding of the western mind and language.

Sakya Manjusri Centre (Newcastle)
89 Lewis Street, Maryville, NSW 2293
Tel: (02) 4962 2492
Email: sakya_ncle@yahoo.com.au
Sakya Tharpa Ling
Tibetan Buddhist Institute and Meditation Centre
111 Wentworth Road, Strathfield NSW 2135
Tel: (02) 9745 1888
Email: anipema@optusnet.com.au
Tradition: Tibetan, Sakya
Teacher: Ven. Khenpo Ngawang Damchoe
Contact: Venerable Yeshe Chodron

THE INDESTRUCTIBLE HEART ESSENCE
Course in the Dzogchen View running in United Kingdom

The Longchen Foundation is now offering a structured three year course in the Dzogchen view - what Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche called MahaAti.
The Longchen foundations director and main teacher Rigdzin Shikpo, a qualifed Western Lama of the Dzochen/Nyingma tradition will be teaching this course.
The course will include teaching, retreats and meditation nstruction guiding students a thorough a path of training that will introduce them to the Dzogchen view.
This type of training and teaching is a very rare thing in the West and we hope that many people take up this opportunity to really engage with the Buddhist teachings in a complete nd real way.
The course is open to all from beginners to commited practioners - it is aimed at students who will commit themselves to following a path of training during the three years and to work with one of the best qualifed Western Buddhist teachers alive today.
The course consits of progressive stages presented as weekend units. The first weekends offered this year are in Oxford in May and September with a retreat in June at the Longchen Foundation retreat centre in Wales. Details and booking information and how you can find out more can be found on the Longchen Foundation web site . .

Buddhist Study groups in Brisbane

Generally it is difficult to fully understand and apply the Buddhist teachings by merely reading books. Further if we attend regular teachings and courses it is difficult to maintain the enthusiasm for study and contemplation once we have left a teaching and it is difficult. Our lives are busy with work and family commitments and when confronted with problems it is sometimes difficult to keep our mind on the Buddhadharma. These study groups are intended to provide a supportive environment for students to develop enthusiasm, strength and joy for the exploration and application of Buddhism in their daily lives. The Buddhist Study Group follows the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition and is associated with Chenrezig Institute- Eudlo Queensland and Geshe Tashi Tsering (a fully qualified Lharampa Geshe in the Gelugpa tradition) who is the resident Lama at Chenrezig Institute.
Beginner-intermediate level study group meets fortnightly at Holland Park to study the Three Principal Aspects of the Path by Tsong Khapa.
Beginner level group meets fortnightly at Manly to study the basic principals of Buddhism such as karma, nature of mind, four noble truths etc.
Each group meets on Saturday morning 9-12.30 am and includes presentations, discussion, meditations and homework. Small fee only to cover costs.

Contacts: Alan Carter on (07) 3396 3890 or Roger Johnson on 3849 3622
STUDIES FOR ENLIGHTENMENT- module 1
Geshe Tashi Tsering , the resident Lama at Chenrezig Institute has given his consent for us to trail a new and exciting study programme planned to start in Brisbane in March 2004. This course will be based on his teachings on Mind and Cognition to be given in March/April 2004 at CI as part of the Buddhist Study Programme (BSP).
The Mind and Cognition course is a fascinating exploration into model of the mind as presented in the Buddhist tradition. This journey provides an excellent interface to the western views on mind and psychology. By better understanding this model we can more clearly understand our basic drives which lead us to being entrapped within samsara and how to liberate ourselves from it. In addition to gaining a greater understanding of the workings of the mind it also helps to develop a greater faith in the Buddhist teachings and a greater respect for the intelligence and compassion of the Buddha.
The Programme will run over 8-10 weeks and will be facilitated by full time Buddhist Study Programme (BSP) students Jeannette Weyers and Alan Carter.

The course is intended for people who cannot attend the BSP at Chenrezig Institute and are willing to commit 10 hrs per week which includes :
listening to tapes (4.5hrs)
self study (1.5hrs)
complete homework (1hr)
attend weekly discussions (3hrs).

Course material will include tapes from Geshe La's teachings, transcripts, course handouts and homework. Expected Cost is $200.
Please contact Roger Johnson on (07) 3849 3622 for more details

Kyegu Buddhist Institute
3 Ivy Lane Darlington, NSW 2008 Sydney
Telephone: 02 9899 0087 Contact: Christine

Regular Sunday Morning Practice

8:45 am: Ngondro Refuge Foundation Practice

9:30 am: Vajrapani Practice (only for those who have received Initiation)

Graduated Path to Enlightenment

Thursday Evenings at 7.30 pm
Buddha House, Adelaide South Australia
with
Venerable Margaret McAndrew

A semi-formal course based on the Graduated Path to Enlightenment, continuing till the end of the year - an ideal continuation from Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy and Meditation. Course topics will include: For Nov: The 6 Perfections (2 nights); Buddhahood; For Dec: What About Tantra?; The Art of Being Happy.
Our resident nun, Ven. Margaret, who has been ordained for over 20 years, has great knowledge and experience of Buddhism. She teaches with warmth and clarity using meditation and discussion showing how relevant these subjects are to our modern lifestyles. Suitable for both new & experienced students of Buddhism.
Healing Support Group
Working with meditation and discussion, this group explores the healing properties of the mind, drawing from the resources of Buddhism as well as from our own experience. New participants welcome. Enquiries please contact Helena Bakker (85563702) or Penny Hughes (82786781). Suitable for those experiencing physical or emotional difficulties. Free !!!

Buddha House
(Centre for Advanced Buddhist Studies)
3 Nelson Street, Fullarton, Adelaide SA 5153
Tel/Ans: (08) 8379 9153 Fax: (08) 8379 9511

Email: 100357.250@compuserve.com

Tibetan Buddhist Society - Sydney
175 Denison Rd, Dulwich Hill 2203 Phone (02) 9569 0918

Wednesday evenings commencing at 7.30 pm

Graduated Path (Lam Rim) teachings
with the Venerable Geshe Choden

Thursday evenings commencing at 7.30 pm

Introductory course on meditation, Buddhist philosophy and the
application of Buddhist methods to deal with problems and difficulties.

~ COME AND JOIN OUR DISCUSSION GROUP~
A Monthly Event at Sangha Lodge, Sydney

Date: the meeting will be held on the last Saturday of each month henceforth
Venue: Sangha Lodge. 20 Victoria Street, Lewisham.
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Subject: Varies each month

About the Group: This is an informal discussion group. Its aim is to discuss topics on Dharma. All members will be invited to contribute to topics for discussion, providing reading material, discussion, or just simply to sit and listen to others. The group will not be supervised by a teacher as such; however, help will be at hand when needed.

If possible, please come to the meeting with some ideas, reading material, or notes, which are relevant to the topic.

For More Information: Please contact Iman on:
Ph: 9791 9444, Fax: 9791 9433, Mob: 0417 408 795
Email: imansafi@hotmail.com

Sangha Lodge - 20 Victoria Street, Lewisham 2049 Sydney

Atisha Centre
Eaglehawk, Bendigo - Victoria

[ Click on link for: Atisha Centre's Program and Newsletter ]

Study Group at Atisha Centre
The Monday night study group begins at 7.30 pm.

This will be a continuation of studying Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand by Pabongka Rinpoche. Tony will be present each week to lead.

Note that the study group for 1999 will finish on December 13th, for Xmas recess
and then restart from February 7th.

If you want to find out more about what is involved with the study group then please see John at the centre or ring him and leave a message on 5446 9033

Thursday Evenings - First and third Thursday of each month.
New time slot 7.30pm to 8.30pm - 10 Mercy Street
Led by Mary Wiseman

You will be introduced to different relaxation techniques, and stabilising meditation.

Over the next two months Mary will focus on developing mindfulness through stabilising meditation. The nine levels of concentration will be looked at. The great value of mindfulness and stabilising meditation is that it helps to slow down the mind that is always busy, and thinking too much. It helps to reduce anxiety and worry, and opens the mind into a more still and spacious awareness.
Techniques for relaxing and renewal are also incorporated within the meditation.

Mary is a nurse and counsellor and, has two children.
These evenings will be quite suitable for new people.
Donation of $2. All welcome

I have been counselling for over two years now and have commenced an Advanced Diploma in Counselling Psychology. I would like to offer my services to anyone. I use a solution focussed approach which will incorporate Buddhist principles and techniques. I will be counselling from Atisha Centre. My service is an offering to the centre and I will be asking all clients to also make an offering to the centre in payment for this service. You can contact me at home to make an appointment on 5443 3745 - Mary

Sunday Mornings
10am at Atisha Centre, every Sunday unless there is something else on at the centre, usually led by a member of the sangha. Meditation followed by teaching and open question and discussion time, then morning tea. Note that for the Rigpa weekend course, usual Sunday meditation will be held in the old gompa. As we will be short of cushions, please bring a cushion for this weekend only.
Donation of $3, members $2. All welcome

Bookings – Please contact John Wright on 54 46 9033 (AH)
If you have any questions you can also ring Tony on 54 46 36 91.
Atisha Centre, RMB 1530, Eaglehawk, 3556 (54 46 3336)

Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre

Buddhist Welfare Services

Welfare services are available at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre, Perth Western Australia from Monday to Friday between 9.00am to 5.00pm. The main purpose of this service is to provide assistance to migrants and refugees in the following ways:

Providing information on types of welfare services available to migrants and assisting them to access these services. Advocating on behalf of migrants. Counselling services and Community activities.

If you would like to know more about these services, or would like to talk to a Welfare Worker in confidence, please call Jayanthi or Barbara on 9344 4220

Sydney Buddhist Centre
(Friends of the Western Buddhist Order)

Meditation and Buddhist Study Evenings
on Wednesdays at Newtown Centre 

A meditation of about 40 minutes starting around 710pm is followed by a tea break then a Dharma discussion led by an Order Member from the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order.

Activities are currently being held on Wednesday evenings from 7 pm to 9-30 pm Newtown.

Introductory Buddhism Course

Five week course

Dharmananda, an ordained member of the Western Buddhist Order for over 20 years will be introducing the Buddha's Eightfold Path and how to apply these teachings in our daily lives.

Buddhism teaches that every human being has the potential to become happier, kinder, wiser - even infinitely so.  The Buddha was a human being who, through his own efforts, realised the path the Enlightenment.   Rooted in awareness that all things are impermanent, constantly subject to change, the Buddhist teachings are a means whereby, through effort, we too can reach our full potential.

Venue  Buddhist Library, 90 Church St, Camperdown

Cost $65 cons. $45.

Register on  Sydney Buddhist Centre answer phone 9519-0440
or contact Vijayaloka Retreat Centre on 0603-9603.

Any enquires about Sydney Buddhist Centre
please leave a message on our answer phone on 02 9519 0440

Vajrayana Institute Programme  

Vajrayana Institute
22 Linthorpe Street, Newtown NSW 2042
Phone: + 61 2 9550 2066
Infoline: + 61 2 9550 2595
Fax: + 61 2 9550 4966
Email: office@vajrayana.com.au
Web site: www.vajrayana.com.au

Tradition: Mahayana (Tibetan)
Teacher: Geshe Ngawang Sampten
Director: Cheryl Gough

Vajrayana Institute is a branch of the FPMT (Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition), a network of over 150 Buddhist Centres in Australia and around the world.

We offer meditation classes, introductory courses, a regular teaching program and spiritual advice.

The centre has a resident Tibetan teacher and also host's visits by international guest teachers.

You are welcome to browse in our extensive library, circumambulate our stupa, or just relax in our peaceful environment.

Please call us for a complimentary newsletter and details of our program. Alternatively, you can download the current program, located in the newsletter, from our website www.vajrayana.com.au

 

Langri Tangpa Centre
51 Enoggera Rd Newmarket, Brisbane.
Phone: (07) 3356 9523


» INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM
Wednesday evenings: 6:30-7:30 pm led by Eddie Peet

An introduction to Buddhism, based on the Lam.Rim (The Graduated Path to Enlightenment). The fundamental principles of Buddhism are explained, followed by a meditation and the opportunity for questions and discussion
Facility fee: $5 (Covers attendance at both groups.)

» MEDITATION and DISCUSSION
Wednesday evenings: 7:30-8:30 pm led by Eddie Peet

This group is suitable for beginners and experienced students. Currently the group is studying Jack Kornfield's A Path with Heart, followed by meditation and discussion. Facility fee: $5 (Covers attendance at both groups.)

BUDDHA HOUSE - ADELAIDE
  Spiritual and Educational Program

SUNDAYS
Guided Meditations at 10.00 am
Sunday morning discussion at 11.10am
Chenrezig Meditation - Community Lunch

MONDAYS
Learn to Meditate at  6.00pm
Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy & Meditation at 7.30pm 

TUESDAYS
Mind Training Study Group at 7.30pm

WEDNESDAYS
Guided Meditations at 10.00am

Dealing With Problems & Finding Happiness at 7.30pm
by Ven. Margaret McAndrew

FRIDAYS
Yoga with Meditation at 10.00am

For further information please contact:
Office staffed 9am to 2 pm weekdays

Buddha House, 3 Nelson Street, Fullarton, Adelaide SA
Telephone/Answ: (08) 8379 9153


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