A New Way of Seeing the World: Discovering Buddhist Wisdom Weekly ONLINE interactive course over 10 weeks with Dominique Side This interactive course is an exploration of the key points of Buddhist thought. It examines these perspectives closely to see the similarities and differences between Buddhist views and contemporary ideas. We will be invited to […]
In a world full of turmoil, stress, anxiety and disconnect, we are all looking for simple, practical ways in which we can nurture our own inner goodness and find the peace and courage to live well. Geshe Chekawa’s summation of the Tibetan Buddhist guidelines for living a compassionate life, known as the Seven Points of […]
Rebirth, Karma and This Life (Module 5 of the full-year course, new students welcome) This module explores the Buddhist reasoning for the acceptance of rebirth and reincarnation. We will use the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths as a framework to help us take stock of our lives, inspire a shift in the way we see ourselves […]
The key message of Buddha's teachings is both empowering and optimistic: that inherent in the essential nature of our mind is a kindness, compassion, and wisdom that is naturally ours. And through the simple, yet revolutionary shift in orientation that comes when we learn to turn within and come to know that aspect of our […]
An open heart in tumultuous times How the Buddhist approach to compassionate living can nourish us all. His Eminence the 7th Yongzin Ling Rinpoche will teach on Bodhichitta and the Eight Verses of Training the Mind. Give all profit and gain to others, Take all loss and defeat on yourself. These astounding words, so contrary […]
Turning the Mind Away from Difficult Emotions Saturday 2 August | 9.30am – 12.00 noon How to Survive Your Mind - mindfulness, awareness and compassion practices for yourself in everyday life. A monthly program on the first Saturday of the month that introduces you to meditation and discusses a topic of general interest. This […]
Fear is one of the strongest emotions we may face, and anxiety can be utterly paralysing. The Buddhist teachings illuminate the deepest source of our fears, and offer a rich array of tools to help us pacify and ultimately conquer those fears. Invoking protection from small heartedness, we can access the courage to heal ourselves, […]
Module 6 - The Spiritual Path 5-week course Tuesdays Beginning 26 August to 23 September 6.30pm to 8.30pm Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind presents an experiential journey through The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, its major themes and their practical implications. Suitable for people of any religion or none, the […]
The Spiritual Path (Module 6 of the full-year course, new students are welcome to join) The first declaration that the Buddha made at the time of his enlightenment was: "Profound peace, free of complexity, natural simplicity, uncompounded luminosity." This module examines what enlightenment is and explores the practical training of the Tibetan Buddhist Dzogchen Path […]
Making Clear and Wise Decisions Saturday 6 September | 9.30am – 12.00 noon How to Survive Your Mind - mindfulness, awareness and compassion practices for yourself in everyday life. A monthly program on the first Saturday of the month that introduces you to meditation and discusses a topic of general interest. This month’s topic is […]
Often, we go looking for happiness, comfort and company outside of ourselves. Ultimately, however, deeper lasting contentment lies within ourselves. Through working with our own mind and heart, emotions like loneliness can be transformed and transcended so that we can feel comfortable in our own skin whether we are in a crowd or completely […]
We are pleased to announce that the Fifth Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche has offered to teach in our Melbourne Centre on the evenings of September 19 and 20 and for the day on Sunday September 21. He is a Kempo who studied at Larang Gar under Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche. Friday September 19 from 7pm till 9pm. […]
