| Course & Teacher |
Details |
Outline |
Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche's United States and Canada Teaching Schedule |
See Rinpoche's teaching schedule below. |
Contact the relevant contact below for more information. |
| The Ox Herding Pictures
Ekai Korematsu Osho |
Date & time: 7.30 pm Fridays July 4, 11, 18, 25
Cost: Members $68, Non-members $80
Location: E-vam Melbourne
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The Ox Herding Pictures are among Buddhism's most familiar artistic
images. They describe, in profound yet very simple ways the spiritual
journey from its beginnings up to the point of enlightenment and beyond.
Over this four week course, Soto Zen teacher Ekai Korematsu will
describe these sometimes enigmatic images and discuss their significance
for meditation practice.
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Indo-Tibetan Yoga
Felicity Lodro |
Time/Date: 10.30am - 12.00 Saturdays July 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug 2, 9.
Cost: Members $ 78, Non-members $ 96
Location: E-vam Melbourne |
The classes will include Hatha Yoga Asanas (physical postures), and Kym
Nye (Tibetan Yoga), relaxation techniques and meditation. The primary
focus of these classes is to create a conducive inner environment for meditation.
The classes are also designed to energise the body and relax the mind to assist in the
development of meditative concentration and a general sense of well-being.
Please bring a blanket and wear stretchy or loose clothing. |
| Green Tara Puja |
Date & time: Friday 4, 11, 18, 25 July, 7.00am - 8.00am
Cost: free of charge
Location: E-vam Melbourne |
Contact E-vam Melbourne for more information. |
| Shower of Blessings Guru Rinpoche Puja |
Date & time: Saturday, 12 July 3.00 - 4.00pm
Cost: free of charge
Please bring a small plate of food (tsog) to share
Location: E-vam Melbourne
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Contact E-vam Melbourne for more information. |
Staircase to Dewachen – The Land of Great Bliss
Khenpo Jamyang Lodro |
Date & time: Saturday, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Cost: Members $90, Non-members $100
Location: E-vam Melbourne |
Khenpo-la will provide a precise presentation on the four causes to gain birth in Dewachen the pure realm of Buddha Amitabha. Khenpo has written this text after researching various texts and commentaries including the Sutra of Radiance which is a detailed description of Amitabha and his pure realm. |
Buddhist Existentialism – The Journey to Crazy Joy
Dr Robert Miller |
Date & time: Friday 5, 12, 19, 26 September, 7:30 pm
Cost: Members $68, Non-members $80
Location: E-vam Melbourne |
This course is loosely based on Dr Miller’s new book, Buddhist Existentialism, recently published by Shogam Publications. The course will provide an overview of key concepts of existentialism and Buddhism. It will also cover new angles not explored in the book, including themes relating to death, joy, and practice, to make the approach more effective. There will be time for Q &A discussion. Topics: Week 1: Emptiness. 2: Re-enchanting Life. 3. Re-enchanting Death. 4: Practicing Joy. |
November Buddhist Retreat
Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche |
Date: 30 October–6 November 2008
Location: Blue Mountains, New South Wales
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View brochure for more information: page 1, page 2. |
April Retreat 2009
Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche |
Date: 1-30 April, 2009
Cost: To be confirimed
Venue: Maitripa Contemplative Centre, Healesville |
This month long Buddhist meditation retreat will be led by Traleg 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.
Pre Registration and a deposit of $150 are required from participants in order to secure a place in the retreat. |
