| February 16, 2012 |
| 10:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
| February 23, 2012 |
| 10:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Buddhism has a deep understanding of our human psychology – the attitudes we hold onto that cause grief & destructiveness. It offers us ways for developing clearer understanding of our experiences as well as simple techniques for transforming problems. It’s all about mental attitude. Classes involve lecture, discussions & meditations suitable for everyone.
Please note: Class times are twice daily, every Thursday, but cover the same material in each session. So if you come to the morning session, you don’t need to come to the evening.
Facility Fee is $15 per class, bookings essential.
| February 17, 2012 |
| 10:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
| February 24, 2012 |
| 10:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
Tai Chi is a spiritual practice of the body and mind using the slow meditative motion through set movements. When practicing Tai Chi daily you will receive the following benefits; relaxes the body and mind, improves concentration and coordination, increases circulation, helps the Lymphatic system to eliminate toxins, balances the nervous system, massages the internal organs, increases oxygen to the blood stream, corrects poor posture, reduces tiredness, tension and stiffness, tones the body and increases flexibility, improves energy and strength. Tai Chi balances the Yin and Yang by working with the internal and external energies of the five elements, healing the ill Chi (Qi) within the body.
Facilitation Fee: $10 per session. Bookings essential, please call or email the centre to do so.
| February 25, 2012 |
| 8:00 am | to | 1:00 pm |
We’re having a Garage Sale under the carport to beat the rain!
Bring your good quality items and donate them to the Garage Sale. Once sold, the monies will go to supporting the Centre’s work.
Last time we had fridges, all kinds of books, electrical equipment, jewellery and other bits and bobs. Come and see the Centre if you’ve not done so before, browse the items on sale… and enjoy the day!
If you’d like to donate any quality items or help out on the day, then please call or email the centre.
Proceeds will go towards buying new shelving for the shed plus building materials for the front porch roofing.
| February 26, 2012 |
| 10:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
Now that the Stupa has been moved into place, a Working Bee will be held to clean and paint the outside of the Stupa, and perhaps attach a few of the decorative ornaments. Also, we need to move some furnishings in the main house and re-stack the shed before Autumn/Winter.
In particular, we’re planning to put up some removable roofing over the front porch area so visitors can enter the main house without getting wet and have somewhere dry to put their shoes.
The Centre kitchen will supply some Chai and Pizza and you’re invited to bring a dish to share for lunch.
| February 15, 2012 |
| 10:30 am | to | 11:30 am |
| 6:45 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
| February 22, 2012 |
| 10:30 am | to | 11:30 am |
| 6:45 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
| February 29, 2012 |
| 10:30 am | to | 11:30 am |
| 6:45 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
Mindfulness and Guided Meditations suitable for everyone.
Changes: Wed. evening times have changed: 6:45 to 7:30pm.
Drop in classes, no booking required. Facility fee all classes $5.
Remember: Blue Buddha Kitchen is open every Wednesday after Meditation 11.30am – 1.00pm. Seasonal Weekly Menu includes delicious weekly savoury dish, fresh Chai latte, plunger Organic Coffee, or a special Cake or Tart, all at very reasonable prices. Relax on the terrace and enjoy meaningful discussions or browse the library.
| March 3, 2012 |
| 10:00 am | to | 4:30 pm |
| March 4, 2012 |
| 10:00 am | to | 4:30 pm |
Ever wondered about Buddhism?
This weekend is designed for absolute beginners wanting to know the principles of Buddhist thought and how they relate to modern life. We’ll discuss who was this man who became known as ‘the Buddha’, what he learnt from meditation and what methods and techniques he taught for becoming wiser & happier folks in all areas of our life. The weekend includes lecture, Q&A, group discussions and meditations. Bookings essential.
Facility fees are $80/$75 concession for the weekend including refreshments. Please BYO vegetarian lunch to share each day. All welcome. Bookings are essential.
| February 16, 2012 |
| 5:00 pm | to | 6:30 pm |
| March 3, 2012 |
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
| March 17, 2012 |
| 6:30 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
| April 2, 2012 |
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
| April 15, 2012 |
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
| May 1, 2012 |
| 5:00 pm | to | 6:30 pm |
| May 15, 2012 |
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
| June 14, 2012 |
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
| June 29, 2012 |
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
Bring along your favourite treats and/or flowers to offer the Altar.
Through performing Guru Puja Tsog, we create the causes for achieving Enlightenment through practice.
~ ~ ~
The Tsog offering is a profound part of the Guru Puja regularly held at FPMT Centres.
Tsog means gathering. We gather together the things we’re offering, and we ourselves gather together to do the practice. Gathering together with other practitioners, concentrating our minds into the same space, gives us great inspiration. It’s much better than just doing puja alone in our own rooms. This is the Tibetan connotation of tsog.
~Lama Yeshe
| March 10, 2012 |
| 2:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
| April 14, 2012 |
| 2:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
| May 19, 2012 |
| 2:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
| June 16, 2012 |
| 2:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
This study group with Margaret Bohler meets 2pm – 4pm on the second Saturday of each month to discuss a Lam Rim text, “Practicing the Path” by Yangsi Rinpoche.
Practicing the Path is a complete commentary on Tibetan Buddhism’s Lamrim Chenmo in a single volume. Yangsi Rinpoche gave these teachings to a group of Western students over a month-long period a few years ago in Dharamsala, India. Rinpoche uses Western metaphors and demonstrates an appreciation for the Western mind.
The Lamrim Chenmo is a comprehensive Tibetan Buddhist textual form of presenting the stages in the complete path to enlightenment as taught by Buddha.
Everyone is welcome to attend the study group as we will be starting a new chapter in January looking at the Small Scope. The Small Scope is the foundation for the practices of the Medium and Great Scopes and entails looking at death and impermanence, karma, suffering and happiness of future lives, and the method to attain happiness future lives. Folks may like to read the chapter on Remembering Death and Impermanence starting on page 103.
Copies of book are available for purchase $52.95, with limited copies available for members to borrow from our library. Suitable for beginners and experienced students alike. Bookings required. Facility Fee $10 includes refreshments.
| March 16, 2012 |
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Guest teacher Venerable Yonten presents an evening talk at how attitudes which focus on material gain, pleasurable experiences and worrying about reputation can only lead to ego-driven anxiety and difficulties. How do we transform egocentricity into living a fulfilling & enriching life?
Cost: $25/20 concession. All welcome. Bookings essential due to limited space at the Centre.
| March 17, 2012 |
| 10:00 am | to | 4:00 pm |
| March 18, 2012 |
| 10:00 am | to | 4:00 pm |
A weekend teaching (non-residential) with American nun Venerable Yonten.
The central theme is making the liberating passage from the constricting solitude of self-centredness to the warm kinship with others which occurs with the cultivation of cherishing others through compassion & empathy.
It requires that we re-examine all our relationships – friends, families & strangers – and gradually transform our responses to whatever life throws our way. Mind/Heart training entails a change of heart as much as a transformation of the mind. It’s a practical way of tapping into your potential for happiness.
Facilitation Fee: $80/75concession
| March 25, 2012 |
| 11:00 am | to | 1:00 pm |
This group invites parents and children to join each other on a monthly basic to connect, support each other and discuss compassionate parenting skills.
Children have the opportunity to engage in 5 mins of guided meditation along with craft and story telling based on themes of kindness and ethics. Weather permitting, the group is held outdoors, otherwise indoors.
A gold coin donation covers craft materials used plus tea/coffee. Parents can bring a snack/drink as required but no sugary treats please. This a drop-in class, so bookings are not required.
