Fri 03/12 ­ Fri 10/12/10
Adekate, Dean
(between Ballarat & Daylesford)

Awake! Awake!
Traditionally December 8th is celebrated as the time of the Buddha’s awakening. We celebrate his awakening by dedicating ourselves to awakening our own heart-mind. It is all too easy to become cosy and complacent in your meditations, so I urge you to remember that this precious life is transient, all good things pass quickly away.

Subhana Barzaghi has been practising meditation for over 30 years. She has studied in Australia and Hawaii with Robert Aitken Roshi and John Tarrant Roshi in Japan with Yamada Koun Roshi, Subhana received Dharma transmission from Aitken Roshi and John Tarrant in 1996 at Kodoji Temple, Sydney Zen Centre Retreat Centre at St. Albans.

Sesshin means ‘to touch the mind, to settle the mind, to convey the mind’. Sesshin is a rare chance to experience seven days of silence and meditation in beautiful, bush surroundings, following traditional Zen retreat form. If you have been meditating for a while and feel ready to move into a deeper level of practice, sesshin opens the way -- the ancient Way of steeping yourself in silence, seated and walking meditation, silent work practice, walking and resting in great silence, with interviews with the teacher and Dharma talks to fire your practice. All meals are vegetarian, and part-time attendance is available.

For further information please contact
Gayle McPherson Phone: 03 93127512
email: gaylemcpherson@optusnet.com.au

The Dzogchen Community of Namgyalgar invites you to meet one of the primary living masters of Dzogchen, Chogyal Namkhai Norbu.

A highly renowned teacher and scholar Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, was born in Tibet in 1938. After having taught for more than twenty years at the Istituto Universitario Orientale of Naples, Italy, he is at present fully dedicating his time to the transmission and preservation of Dzogchen teachings and Tibetan culture at large. He travels extensively and is now based on Margarita Island in Venezuela. He is the founder of the Dzogchen Community, whose centers of study and practice are found all over the world. He is the author of many books and scholarly articles not only on Dzogchen but on all the main branches of Tibetan culture including history, medicine, astrology, and Bon. His previous books on Dzogchen have become classics.

Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Asia-Pacific Tour - January to April 2011

New Zealand
Weekend Teaching : January 28 - 30

Australia
Namgyalgar Retreat : February 4 ­ 8
Caloundra Retreat : February 21 ­ 25
Melbourne Weekend Teaching: March 11 ­ 13
Namgyalgar Retreat : March 18 ­ 23

Singapore Retreat: March 31 - April 4
Taipei Teaching Retreat : April 8 - 11
Tokyo Teaching Retreat : April 15 ­ 19

Information and registrations for Australian Retreats at www.dzogchen.org.au

Our internal environment is dominated by unseen habitual patterns which obstruct growth & keep us trapped in egocentric grasping & the suffering that this causes. We will follow progressive stages of training beginning with thorough grounding in mindfulness; then insight training where we will explore the internal environment, learn to recognise subtle thought processes & identify subliminal reflex, the keys to freedom from habitual patterning. We will learn to experience ourselves directly instead of through ideas, & so cross the boundary between consciousness & awareness.

During the retreat there will be the opportunity to deepen awareness and understanding of the natural elements surrounding us and learn how we affect and are affected by the balance of elements externally, in ourselves and in others.

* Noble silence.

R8500 for 30 days or R3700 for 1st 10 days or R370 per day

Euros 1000/30 days or Euros 440 for first 10 days… Euros 44 per day

Bookings: trc@vodamail.com

The Buddha’s teachings on dependent origination form the hub from which most Dharma teachings arise.

The retreat will offer a combination of practical training in mindfulness, optional Ngondro instruction & practice, & lectures covering the twelve links of dependent origination.

There will be particular focus on the five skandhas, the eight consciousnesses, & the psychological mechanisms that cause contact to develop into grasping, involvement, & the perpetuation of samsaric existence & suffering.

Rob Nairn leads the Kagyu Centres in Africa, under the guidance of Akong Rinpoche. Rob is an internationally sought after presenter of meditation and Buddhism. He resigned as professor of criminology at the University of Cape Town in 1980 to pursue Buddhism full time. He has extensive experience in psychology, and has completed a 4-year meditation retreat. He is one of the pioneers in presenting Buddhist philosophy and practice in a way accessible to the western mind.

Rob is author of three books: Tranquil Mind ­ Introduction to Buddhism and meditation; Diamond Mind ­ Psychology of meditation; Living Dreaming Dying ­ Wisdom of Tibetan psychology.

~ A Series of One-day Meditation Workshops ~
with Ven. Pannyavaro (Pannya)

• September 26th - 2010

• November 28th - 2010

These Meditation Workshops are essentially instructional with the participants getting feedback on their practice from the teacher in a supportive environment.

During the day the basics of the practice of insight meditation (vipassana bhavana) in three areas: sitting, walking and in daily activities will be explained in detail.

Whether they are new to the practice or have had previous experience, the workshop participants can benefit by having the opportunity to work through with the teacher any problems, difficulties or need for clarification in their meditation practice.

Additionally, instructions on loving-kindness meditation (metta bhavana) will be given to support the practice of insight meditation.

Attention will be given on to how apply the knowledge of meditation techniques and strategies to both the intensive retreat practice situation and the ability to integrate the meditation into everyday life.

The outcome of the workshop should be that it gives the participants increased confidence and skill in their ability to self-manage and develop their meditation practice, particularly in applying the meditation skills to daily life.

Patrick has over 25 years experience in Buddhist meditation. Since 1984 he has trained in Vipassana (insight) meditation in the lineage of the late Mahasi Sayadaw of Burma. His teachers have included Sayadaw U Pandita, Sayadaw U Lakhana, Sayadaw U Janaka and Christopher Titmuss.

For three years Patrick was the resident teacher at the Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre. Now based in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, he conducts retreats, seminars and classes around Australia. He teaches the techniques of meditation along with the theory that underlies it. Understanding both, a student can become independent and self-directed.

Ven. Pannyavaro (Pannya) is an Australian who ordained as a Buddhist monk 25 years ago. A meditation teacher in the Burmese Mahasi Sayadaw Vipassana tradition and founder and webmaster of BuddhaNet.net, the World Buddhist Directory and the Buddhist eLibrary web sites.

Pannyavaro is the founder and resident teaching monk at Bodhi Tree Forest Monastery and Retreat Centre in Northern New South Wales. Ven. Pannyavaro also teaches regularly in SE Asia.

Visit: www.buddhanet.net/bodhi-tree/downloads.html for the Bodhi Tree download page for information in Adobe PDF format, which can be downloaded for information on retreat registration, driving directions and maps to Bodhi Tree.

Daily interviews and Dhamma talks will assist and guide meditators as they progress along the paths of these practices. The purpose of a retreat is to gain understanding and insight into the way our minds and beings interact with and affect our internal and external worlds. It is designed to cultivate clear self-awareness and develop a number of tools that can be applied usefully to daily life.

There is no set cost. The retreats are by Dana. Dana means 'giving'. In the tradition the teachings are given freely. For the teachings to continue you can give to support the teachers and the monastery. So there is no set cost - your Dana donation is up to you.

Bookings and further information:

Bodhi Tree Forest Monastery & Retreat Centre
78 Bentley Road, Tullera, via Lismore NSW 2480
Phone: (02) 6628 2426
Email: webmaster@buddhanet.net
Website: www.buddhanet.net/bodhi-tree/

Venue: Jizoan Zen Temple

Perth, Hamilton hill Western Australia

To register or for more information please email:infozencentre@gmail.com

Daily meditation group also, as well as opportunity for residential practice.

Telephone: 08 9331 5752

Our informal drop-in meditation classes are the ideal way to learn how to meditate. You can discover Buddhist approaches to the challenges of life and practice training the mind in a supportive and casual environment.

Each week we hear one of Buddha’s teachings and relate it to modern life. There is no need to attend every class in a set of teachings, just come to the classes you can make. You don’t have to book, just turn up on the night. The classes start at 7.30pm and finish about 9pm. We recommend coming 10 minutes early so you can be settled and still when the class starts.

The facility fee is $12. Classes consist of guided meditations, teaching and discussion, followed by refreshments.

Meditation Day Courses give us a chance to explore Buddha’s teachings more than we can in an evening meditation class. By taking the time to contemplate and meditate, the teachings come alive for us in a practical and direct way.

The meditation day courses are designed to explore one of Buddha's teachings and explain how they are relevant for us today. We have the opportunity to hear profound teachings and then meditate on them so the meaning can go in deeply.

Courses start at 10am and finish at 4pm. There are breaks mid-morning and mid-afternoon, and an hour for lunch. Feel free to bring a plate and join us for a shared meal!

The facility fee is $35 for advance bookings or $40 on the day.

ZEN MEDITATION : Sunday Sanzenkai - Every Sunday 5.15 to 7.30pm. Newcomers are always welcome.

Zazen (sitting meditation ), kinhin (walking meditation) , chanting and bowing practice.

Venue: The Function Hall, Corroboree Park Community Centre, Paterson Street, Ainslie, ACT
Meditation mats and cushions are provided

Enquiries can be directed to Vaughan at canberra@jikishoan.org.au

Other information can be viewed at the 'Canberra Group' pages on www.jikishoan.org.au

Ordinary Mind Zen School Sydney

Suite 4/188 Pacific Highway
North Sydney 2060

Website: www.ordinarymindsydney.com.au

We are a Zen Group that offers a non-denominational approach to cultivating mindful awareness and presence in the activities of daily life. We are open to beginner and experienced practitioners and people of all traditions.

We have Weekly Meetings on Tuesday from 7PM-9PM in North Sydney, Meetings consist of a Zen reading following by three half hour periods of sitting meditation with five minutes of walking meditation in-between. Daisan (personal interviews with the teacher) is available and we finish with a Dharma Talk and discussion.

We also have longer Sesshin's that range from 2 to 7 days during the year which are listed on our website.

Interview by appointment required with the teacher, Geoff Dawson for orientation before joining the group, please contact

Ph: (02) 9955 0110 Mob: 0419986494 Email: geoffreydawson@bigpond.com

There will be Friday evening Guided Mindfulness Meditation followed by Zazen each Friday night for the next two months, followed approximately by a two month intermission, at Zendo Health (tel 07 40355892) upstairs on the corner of Fearnley and Hartley Streets Portsmith, Cairns, led by Quentin Genshu.
(email: quentingenshu@gmail.com)

The sessions will start at 6.30 and end around 8pm.
All are most welcome.

Venue: DDM Jiantan Group Practice Hall,
5F, No. 58, Lane 58, Cheng De Road, Sect. 4
Shilin, Taipei, 11167

Programs:

1. Half-day Retreat (from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm) Every Saturday
Program includes: Eight Forms Moving Meditation , Sitting Meditation, Yoga Exercises, Walking Meditation, Dharma Books Reading and Discussion.

2. One-day Retreat (from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) The last Saturday of each month
Program includes: Eight Forms Moving Meditation, Indoor and Outdoor Sitting Meditation, Indoor and Outdoor Walking Meditation, Water Bowl Meditation, Eating Meditation, Sleeping Meditation, Yoga Exercises, Dharma Talk and Sharing.

3. Dharma Gathering (from 2:00 pm to 8:30 pm) Quarterly Special Event
Program includes: Eight Forms Moving Meditation, Sitting Meditation, Walking Meditation, Yoga Exercises, Eating Meditation, Dharma Talk, movie watching and Q&A.

For Contact & Registration
Antonio Hsieh
E-mail: contact@ddm.org.tw
TEL: +886 2 28939966 ext.6596

Meditation for Today

Meditation for Today was established in 1993 by Philippa (then Pip) Ransome, when Venerable Ayya Khema (1923-1997) asked her to teach meditation and the Dhamma. Ayya Khema, one of the great mystics of the twentieth century, is remembered for the clarity of her teachings and especially her understanding of the meditative absorptions. Philippa is one of only 6 teachers in Australia authorised by Ayya to pass on the Buddha’s teachings and Meditation for Today is dedicated to this purpose.

Retreats range from 1 to 10 days in length to meet the needs of beginning meditators and those already practicing towards stream entry. Unless otherwise stated all retreats are offered at Nyora Forest Retreat situated in the beautiful Yarra Valley an hours drive from Melbourne.

The teaching is pure, simple, joyful and speaks to the heart.
May you be well and happy!

More info, full 2009 calendar including regular 1 day retreats, prices bookings Phone Philippa on 5962 3954

Visit the website www.meditationfortoday.com.au
Email Philippa on philippa@meditationfortoday.com.au

Hazy Moon welcomes you to one of our many meditation retreats throughout the year. We offer 2 Ango periods (intensive retreats) that span 3 months at a time. We also hold over 10 sesshins a year.

For more information please visit hazymoon.com and contact us!

Website: www.hazymoon.com/meditation-retreats.aspx

The dates for meditation retreats for The Australian Buddhist Vihara, in Katoomba, NSW, for 2010
are as follows:

July 23-July 25, 2 days.
August 20-August 22, 2days.
Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 7 days.
Oct. 22- Oct. 24, 2 days.
Nov. 19-Nov. 21, 2 days.

2011:
Jan.3-Jan.22, 20days.

Contact Jane or René Buhler on (02) 47821317; or renebuhler@yahoo.com

Information about 10-day retreats:

Daily Retreat Timetable:
6am-6.45am, Sitting Meditation
6.45am-8.00am, Breakfast
8.00am-10.45am, Morning Service (Pali Chanting of about 20 minutes); then Sitting and Walking Meditation (about 15 minutes) alternated
10.45am-1.00pm, Lunch
1.00pm-2.00pm, Discussion
2.00pm-4.45pm, Meditation, Sitting and Walking.
4.45pm-6.00pm, Gilanpasa (light evening meal)
6.00pm-7.00pm, Evening Service
Participants are encouraged to join in all of the set programme
Noble Silence is observed.

What you need to bring:

Bedding: sleeping bag, or sheets and a pillow slip. There are plenty of blankets and pillows.
A torch is essential because the rooms are away from the bathrooms and there are plenty of uneven steps. An umbrella Warm and light clothing at all times of the year.

The Cost: $25.00 per day. It is negotiable.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY FOUNDATION
316 Highbury Road, Burwood East, Melbourne Victoria

Stress Management or
"Meditation in Daily Life Courses"
Regular introductory courses will be available during school term time.

Please phone: (03)  9808 0951 Monday to Friday 10 am to 1pm
or call in during these times to the Highbury Hill Centre,
316 Highbury Road, Burwood East, Melbourne 3151