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Under 35s
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Dates: the first and third Saturday of each month
Time: 10.30 am
Location: E-vam Melbourne
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Traleg Rinpoche has suggested the under 35’s group practice this puja on
the first Saturday of the month. This is free of charge and suitable for beginners
and for those curious about practice within the Tibetan Buddhist system.
Texts of the
practice will be available and also ritual implements will be available for
purchase for those wishing to participate on a regular basis. However it is not
necessary to have the ritual implements to participate in the group practice.
Also
commencing in May, Rinpoche will offer an intensive
study program to be held on Saturday afternoons for those Under 35. The course will run for 4-5 years with an option to extend to 8 years.
More details will be available in the next teaching program.
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| White Tara Puja
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Date: Saturday 23 January
Time: 2 pm
Location: E-vam Melbourne |
This practice will be conducted for the
Long Life of HH Dalai Lama. Texts will be available and all are welcome.
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The Wisdom of Dissent
Jakob Leschly
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Dates: Friday12 February
Time: 7.30pm
Location: E-vam Melbourne
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In his teachings the
Buddha never sought to confirm human fears or expectations. He spoke to the
wisdom that everyone possesses, and outlined a path to cut through assumptions
and beliefs, empowering us to take full possession of our wisdom inheritance.
Ever since, for 2500 years, men and women have been inspired to discard the
status quo, and embrace peace and greatness of mind through the Buddha’s way of
the three wisdoms – or prajna: hearing, critical
reflection, and meditating. |
Visualising Reality:
The Mantrayana Path of Sacred Outlook
Jakob Leschly |
Dates: 13 & 14 February
Time: Saturday & Sunday 10.30am
- 12.00pm & 2.30 – 4.00pm
Location: E-vam Melbourne
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The entire Buddhist path is to take
a hard look at what is and what is not, putting an end to the
painful deception known as samsara. In
Tibetan Buddhism, establishing a realistic vision of awakening is basic to the
path. This two-day workshop will be an enquiry into the reasoning employed in
the Tibetan Nyingma tradition for viewing our being and our world more
accurately – as a mandala.
Combining reflection with the practice of mindfulness as well as the Mahayana spirit of compassionate courage, the workshop will offer context for
approaching a Mantrayana re-evaluation of our experience. |
April Retreat
Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche |
Dates: 1 - 30 April
Venue: Maitripa Centre, Healesville |
This
retreat will be led by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche who will give traditional
teachings on Buddhist meditation and philosophy. This month long
retreat is suitable for all levels of students and a wonderful opportunity
to deepen one’s practice. The retreat program includes teachings by
Traleg Rinpoche, yoga and pranayama sessions, chanting and singing,
shamatha meditation sessions, walking meditation in the beautiful
bush setting of the retreat, and the traditional ritual practices of Green Tara and Chenrezig Pujas. |
Introduction to
Tantric Buddhism
Garrie O’Toole |
Dates:
Thursdays 4, 11, 18, 25 March & 1, 8 April (6 weeks)
Time:
7.30pm
Location: E-vam Melbourne |
This course is the final in the series of study groups, which explore Traleg Kyabgon
Rinpoche's book, The Essence of Buddhism.
We will discuss the last 5 chapters of the book which provides an overview of
the nature of tantric, or Vajrayana Buddhism, and its relationship with the
more familiar sutric teachings and practices of the Mahayana. Topics covered will
include: the so-called preliminary practices, which prepare the student to
engage in Vajrayana; and the two main aspects of tantric practice –
‘Development’ and ‘Completion’ stages of meditation. The course will also
include discussion of the practice of the Six Dharmas of Naropa, the nature of
the deity in tantra, and the use of mantra and mudra.
Recommended
Reading: The Essence of Buddhism by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche |
LuJong: Using the Body, Breath and Imagination
for Meditation
Felicity
Lodro |
Dates: Mondays 5, 12, 19, 26
April
Time: 7.30pm
Location: E-vam Melbourne |
Lu Jong is the term used for
Tibetan Buddhist physical practices. In this unique and practical course
Felicity will give Lu Jong instructions designed to help bring balance and
wellness to the body and expand and elevate the mind. The course will combine
Hatha and Tibetan Yoga, Pranayama (breathing techniques), and Kum Nye breathing
and visualisation techniques to help creating an appropriate physical
environment for meditation. Having an appropriate physical vehicle for higher
spiritual practices is considered essential to ensure and encourage progress on
the spiritual path. Lu Jong practice can assist in enriching and deepening the
meditation experience.
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LuJong Intensive Weekend: Using the Body,
Breath and Imagination for Meditation
Felicity
Lodro |
Dates: 1 & 2 May
Time: Saturday & Sunday 10.30am - 12.00pm, 2.30
– 4.00pm
Location: E-vam Melbourne |
Integrated Buddhism
Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
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Dates: 7-9 May
Location: E-vam Melbourne |
To be announced. |
