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The Program

A weekly program of activities for varied levels of interest

  • Introduction to Meditation Classes
  • Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy teachings & Interactive discussion sessions
  • Regular Visiting teachers
  • Retreat opportunities
  • Bookshop : Buddhist and associated titles & Gifts
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Access and support to online learning tools and study programs and
  • Participation within a worldwide community of practitioners

"Over and over again our experiences prove that it is our mental outlook that is fundamentally responsible for whether we are successful or unsuccessful, healthy or ill,
attractive or ugly, happy or depressed."

~Lama Thubten Yeshe

 

The Four Immeasurables - Jampa Gendun - July 22 & 27

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Jampa Gendun7pm-8.30pm at 166 Warwick St - The Four Immeasurables - so called because we generate equanimity, love, compassion, and joy towards an immeasurable number of sentient beings - are an integral part of Tibetan Buddhism. As thought-feelings that open our heart towards ourselves and others, they are forerunners of bodhichitta - the altruistic intention that seeks enlightenment in order to benefit all sentient beings most effectively.

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The Eight Verses of thought transformation - Jampa Gendun - July 24 & 25

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Jampa GendunA weekend non residential retreat 10am-5pm at 166 Warwick St

The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation, a text by the Kadampa geshe Langri Tangpa, explains the Paramitayana practice of method and wisdom: the first seven verses deal with method-loving kindness, bodhicitta-and the eighth deals with wisdom. Over this weekend we will explore the 8 Verses in detail through discourse, discussion and guided contemplative meditations ...

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Mindfulness Meditation - methods to enhance well being of body and mind

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Every Thursday 7pm - 8.30pm This session will be ongoing throughout the year, led by experienced students, offering guided mindfulness of breath meditations,time for discussion and supper together.

It is a general drop in session suitable for all , new and old students alike. An invaluable opportunity to benefit from a group situation and add a continuity to your practice with like minded friends, new and old. Everyone is welcome.

Suggested Facility fee $10 . $5 for students and unwaged

 

Study Group & Commentary - Alternate Saturdays

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2pm - 5 pm ALTERNATE SATURDAY afternoons.

2pm- 3pm Study group discussion of verses from previous weeks teaching with Sonam to be reviewed in preparation for the following weeks commentary presentation. An opportunity to formulate group questions to present for discussion with Sonam

3pm-3.30pm Afternoon tea

3.30-5pm Commentary - see latest program details.

Suggested Facility Fee $10 $5 for students and unwaged

 

SATURDAY AFTERNOONS with DR SONAM TAKCHOE Meditations & Discussions

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2pm - 5pm Continuing commentary on Shantidevas - Guide to the Bodhisattvas Way of Life. An indispensable guideline of methods to transform the mind - develop the good heart , for the benefit of others.

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Chag-tong Chen-tong is affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT).

 
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