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Location: In person at Western Sydney University (74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4 or Online (Zoom link below)
Cost: Free

Join us for an enlightening session with a Tibetan Buddhist Geshe-ma (equivalent to PhD), as we explore the profound practice of meditation and its integration into daily life.

Drawing on traditional Tibetan Buddhist teachings, we will discuss meditation techniques such as Shamatha (calm abiding) and Vipassana (insight meditation) while offering practical advice on how to incorporate mindfulness and compassion into everyday activities and learn to transform destructive emotions.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this lecture will provide valuable insights into cultivating awareness and inner peace in the midst of your busy life.

The session will conclude with a Q&A, where we will discuss audience questions, offering personalized guidance and clarifying complex concepts in an accessible way.

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Tibetan Buddhist meditation and its transformative potential.

Register Now!

Zoom Link

Find out more

Friday Online Series

Speakers:  Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero and Ven Bakkula Thero (Online)
Every Fri 2 Aug -13 Dec | 7pm-8.00pm
Location: Online only (Link below)
Cost: Free, Donations welcomed

We experience the world through our minds. Do we realise that each moment is a new opportunity to perceive it differently? Do we understand that the world as we see it is a creation of our mind, shaped by our beliefs, experiences, and emotions? Science and technology have advanced significantly through our understanding of the external world, yet we have only begun to explore how our minds function. The mind is a tool we’ve had since birth, but without knowing how to use it properly, we often face day-to-day troubles and mental health issues.

This talk series offers a chance to delve deeper into the science of the mind. It will explain how perception occurs in our minds, how our beliefs shape our reality, and how mindfulness-awareness meditation can help us develop a deeper awareness of our mental processes. By following the core Buddhist principles of the mind, we can learn the underlying mechanism of negative thought patterns and emotions, which can guide us to achieve unconditional inner peace. The Venerables will offer an amazing opportunity for anyone seeking step-by-step guidance for release from the mental pressures that one experiences day in and day out.

The talk series also offers a gateway to understanding the theory of cause and effect, essential to unravelling the reality we perceive. By attending the talk series, you will gain a manual of the mind, explore the science of perception, and hear deeper insights into how we experience the world. This understanding can guide you to uncover inner peace.

Register Now!

Join Here

In our busy, hectic lives carving out five days to rest deeply in meditation practice and the transformative power of the Buddha’s teachings is not always easy.

We’re delighted to announce that we have opened bookings for our October urban retreat so that you have the best opportunity to reserve that time. (Those of you in NSW, Queensland and South Australia can take advantage of the long weekend in those states.)

We warmly invite you to spend five days immersing yourself in the Tibetan Buddhist wisdom tradition.

Join us in our Buddhist temple by the park, or online to:

• establish or deepen your daily meditation practice
• learn how to work with distractions and obstacles that may arise during your practice
• hear, contemplate and meditate on the essence of the Buddha’s teachings
• create space to experience genuine inner peace and contentment
• begin a lasting transformation of your life

You will be supported by experienced meditation teachers Jan van der Breggen and Marianne Gizycki, and receive video teachings from Sogyal Rinpoche, a renowned master of the Tibetan Nyingma lineage and Dzogchen, or “Great Perfection”, tradition. The Dzogchen approach cuts to the essence of Buddha’s teachings to shows us who we really are: clear, wise, and fundamentally good.

Each day, which will run from 9:30am to 5:00pm, will feature a rich yet spacious program of teachings, guided meditation, and time for reflection and discussion.

We strongly encourage you to join us in person at Rigpa Sydney (158 Australia St, Newtown) to get the most out of your retreat time, but an online option is available if you cannot get to Sydney.

More details and bookings

Spend time with your best self on a journey from sadness and anger to peace and joy. The timeless wisdom and meditative insights of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition offer many practical methods to help us heal and thrive as we face the everyday challenges of anxiety, depression, anger, physical pain, loneliness, and burnout. This series of Saturday afternoon sessions offer an introduction to meditation and practical advice from some of the foremost Tibetan Buddhist teachers of our age. Applying these teachings can help us meet the challenges of these difficult times, to heal ourselves, and to bring us to the core of our own peace, compassion and wisdom.

More details and registration

Teacher: Bhante Joe Atulo (Joining online from Sri Lanka)
First Monday of the month 2 Sep, 7 Oct, 4 Nov, 2 Dec| 7-8.30pm AET
Location: In person at Western Sydney University (74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4 or Online (Zoom link below)
Cost: Free

Bhante Joe will be teaching meditation on the first Monday of each month.  The focus of teaching will be the theory and practice of meditation in the Theravada Buddhist tradition.

Participants will learn …

*To develop a daily meditation practice

*To explore and choose an appropriate meditation topic

*To understand the basic theory behind the development of the mind

The sessions are open to anyone who would like to meditate. There’s also the option to continue the discussion in between sessions on the Dhamma-Vinaya Patipada Discord server.

N.B. The Monday 7 Oct session will be on the Labour Day public holiday and will be offered Online Only. The session will not be run at WSU Bankstown City.

Register Now!

Zoom Link

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to receive these important and profound teachings with Geshe Samten.

The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Tib. Lam rim chen mo) is one of the brightest jewels in the world’s treasury of sacred literature. The author, Tsong-kha-pa, completed it in 1402, and it soon became one of the most renowned works of spiritual practice and philosophy in the world of Tibetan Buddhism. Because it condenses all the exoteric sūtra scriptures into a meditation manual that is easy to understand, scholars and practitioners rely on its authoritative presentation as a gateway that leads to a full understanding of the Buddha’s teachings.

Tsong-kha-pa took great pains to base his insights on classical Indian Buddhist literature, illustrating his points with classical citations as well as with sayings of the masters of the earlier Kadampa tradition. In this way the text demonstrates clearly how Tibetan Buddhism carefully preserved and developed the Indian Buddhist traditions.

This first of three volumes covers all the practices that are prerequisite for developing the spirit of enlightenment (bodhicitta).

Register for Semester 2 Series of Classes

The aim of the course is to provide participants with both an introduction to core Buddhist teachings as well as some practical application to be of benefit in their own lives.

If you have been meaning to explore what Buddhism is all about, now is the perfect time! With our on-line course you can  sit back and learn from the comfort of your own home.

A resident monastic will guide you, step-by-step, through the core teachings of Buddhism and how these can be applied to your daily life.

Join us to enjoy a friendly atmosphere and begin the fascinating journey to Awakening the Buddha Within!

Optional reference book:

 The Core Teachings : Essays in Basic Buddhism  

by Master Hsing Yun

>>>   Register Now   <<<

This module of Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind provides an introduction to the Tibetan Buddhist compassion practices with a particular focus on loving kindness practice. Meditating on loving kindness can help us restore our love and confidence, and heal unresolved emotional wounds. It also puts us back in touch with the fundamental goodness of our core being, and once that has happened, we are able to love ourselves and others.

Registration

This series of teachings will focus on exploring the fundamentals of reasoning and debate when applied to the development of spiritual realisation in Tibetan Buddhism. We can tap into the power of human logical thinking to bring lasting positive changes to our views, reactions and behaviour.

• How one progresses from a wrong view to a valid inferential realisation
• How to engage in meditative inquiry with logic
• Introduction to essential Buddhist concepts for inquiry
• Introduction to essential logical reasoning for inquiry
• How to understand the structure of classic texts and engage in debate

This series is the third module of the study program Exploring Buddhism, however you do not need to have completed earlier modules to participate in these teachings. If you wish to learn more about the program you can view the course prospectus here.

Register and Find Out More

This weekly Mindfulness Meditation Practice allows you to meditate with others every Thursday lunchtime, either at the Library or online via Zoom. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this drop-in class will help support you in establishing and strengthening your practice at this time.

Each month we invite a guest teachers to facilitate the meditation practice. Come once, come every week – OR if you prefer, connect once, connect every week – for this informal gathering.

Register here

Please register if you would like to attend.

Grounds and Paths of Secret Mantra, In brief, the Buddhahood achieved over countless aeons you will attain in this birth through the most excellent bliss or the state of Vajradhara. Samputa Tantra Grounds and Paths of Secret Mantra offers a concise overview of the structure of the Tantric path, widely acclaimed in Tibet as the swiftest and most sublime means to realize Buddhahood. Tantra distinguishes itself in particular through a unique combination of method and wisdom, achieved through meditation on the perfect form of a buddha as completely devoid of true existence. Presenting the paths of all four classes of tantra, while not being a guide to Highest Yoga Tantra practice itself, this subject provides a clear overview of its complex path structure.

This is an advanced level course on Buddhist philosophy and suitable for those with Highest Yoga Tantra initiation only.

Find out more

Friday Online Series

Speakers:  Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero and Ven Bakkula Thero (Online)
Every Fri 2 Aug -13 Dec | 7pm-8.00pm
Location: Online only (Link below)
Cost: Free, Donations welcomed

We experience the world through our minds. Do we realise that each moment is a new opportunity to perceive it differently? Do we understand that the world as we see it is a creation of our mind, shaped by our beliefs, experiences, and emotions? Science and technology have advanced significantly through our understanding of the external world, yet we have only begun to explore how our minds function. The mind is a tool we’ve had since birth, but without knowing how to use it properly, we often face day-to-day troubles and mental health issues.

This talk series offers a chance to delve deeper into the science of the mind. It will explain how perception occurs in our minds, how our beliefs shape our reality, and how mindfulness-awareness meditation can help us develop a deeper awareness of our mental processes. By following the core Buddhist principles of the mind, we can learn the underlying mechanism of negative thought patterns and emotions, which can guide us to achieve unconditional inner peace. The Venerables will offer an amazing opportunity for anyone seeking step-by-step guidance for release from the mental pressures that one experiences day in and day out.

The talk series also offers a gateway to understanding the theory of cause and effect, essential to unravelling the reality we perceive. By attending the talk series, you will gain a manual of the mind, explore the science of perception, and hear deeper insights into how we experience the world. This understanding can guide you to uncover inner peace.

Register Now!

Join Here

Tara is an important female bodhisattva in Buddhism. She is often referred to as the ‘mother of all Buddhas’ and ‘Tara the liberator’ as those who request help, find solace in her.

Following on from the recent retreat led by Geshe Tenzin Zopa, KYRC is commencing a regular session of the Tara practice.

Join us in the recitation of Lama Zopa’s Short Practice of Green Tara sadhana. It will be led by senior students of KYRC.

This practice is open to everyone as no prior lung or empowerment is required.

Dates: Sunday at 10am

13th October

Location: in-person at Kunsang Yeshe Retreat Centre, 116 Bathurst Road, Katoomba with sadhana leader or via Zoom at a location of your choice

Cost: by donation

You are welcome to arrive early to help with setting up the altar for this practice. A small offering is welcome eg. flowers or fruit.

If you would like to attend via Zoom please book using this link. You will need the FPMT Short Practice of Green Sadhana to join in. If you have a Mala you can use that for the mantra recitations but it is not essential. Please contact info@kunsangyeshe.com.au if you need a copy of the text or have any questions.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to receive these important and profound teachings with Geshe Samten.

The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Tib. Lam rim chen mo) is one of the brightest jewels in the world’s treasury of sacred literature. The author, Tsong-kha-pa, completed it in 1402, and it soon became one of the most renowned works of spiritual practice and philosophy in the world of Tibetan Buddhism. Because it condenses all the exoteric sūtra scriptures into a meditation manual that is easy to understand, scholars and practitioners rely on its authoritative presentation as a gateway that leads to a full understanding of the Buddha’s teachings.

Tsong-kha-pa took great pains to base his insights on classical Indian Buddhist literature, illustrating his points with classical citations as well as with sayings of the masters of the earlier Kadampa tradition. In this way the text demonstrates clearly how Tibetan Buddhism carefully preserved and developed the Indian Buddhist traditions.

This first of three volumes covers all the practices that are prerequisite for developing the spirit of enlightenment (bodhicitta).

Register for Semester 2 Series of Classes

We warmly invite you to Wisdom of Compassion, a series of three modules presenting a complete introduction to the logic of compassion and how to put it into practice every day.

This program offers a thorough presentation of:
1. the view of impermanence and interdependence that underpins our compassion practices,
2. the transformative practice of ‘equalizing self and others’, and
3. a complete tool kit to apply this every day.

These three modules will be held on Tuesday evenings, in person in Melbourne and Sydney, and online.

Module 3 – Bring a Big Heart to Everything that You Do

Much as we may wish to be kind, caring and loving, often this may be difficult for us in practice. As we move from wishing to be more compassionate to grappling with how we put this into action, the Buddhist teachings include six tools in a how-to guide:

1. Generosity: cultivating the attitude of generosity.
2. Discipline: refraining from harm.
3. Patience: not being perturbed by anything.
4. Diligence: finding joy in what is virtuous, positive or wholesome.
5. Meditative concentration: not being distracted.
6. Wisdom: the perfect discrimination of all knowable things.

These are known as the Six Paramitas, or transcendent perfections and contain all the vital skills needed for us to transform our mind and open our heart.

Book Now

This 8-week course is an opportunity for you to gain a deep understanding of the foundations of mindfulness, specifically through the lens of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness as taught in the Satipatthana Sutta. In addition to these ancient teachings, you will learn to integrate contemporary wisdom practices into your daily life.

Throughout the course, you’ll acquire tools for developing compassion toward yourself and others, learn to skilfully engage with difficult emotions and situations, and cultivate a kinder and wiser relationship with yourself and the world around you.

Whether you are just beginning your mindfulness practice or wish to deepen it further, this eight-week course will provide you with the techniques and tools to weave mindfulness into your everyday experiences—at work, at home, in family life, and on the meditation cushion.

Each week will focus on a different aspect of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, while also incorporating modern practices. You’ll receive guided meditations, reflective inquiry, journaling exercises, and home practices designed to keep you engaged and motivated throughout the course.

When:  Tuesday 15th October to Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Times: 7-9pm (NSW time) on each Thursday evening for 8 sessions.
Where: Online
Cost: $30 + dana (donation)

Register here for Living Mindfully

Much as we may wish to be kind, caring and loving, often this may be difficult for us in practice. As we move from wishing to be more compassionate to grappling with how we put this into action, the Buddhist teachings include six tools in a how-to guide:

1. Generosity: cultivating the attitude of generosity.

2. Discipline: refraining from harm.

3. Patience: not being perturbed by anything.

4. Diligence: finding joy in what is virtuous, positive or wholesome.

5. Meditative concentration: not being distracted.

6. Wisdom: the perfect discrimination of all knowable things.

These are known as the Six Paramitas, or transcendent perfections and contain all the vital skills needed for us to transform our mind and open our heart.

This ten-week course addresses each of the Six Paramitas in turn, offering a wealth of practical advice to help us put our best biggest heart into action everyday.

Registration

The aim of the course is to provide participants with both an introduction to core Buddhist teachings as well as some practical application to be of benefit in their own lives.

If you have been meaning to explore what Buddhism is all about, now is the perfect time! With our on-line course you can  sit back and learn from the comfort of your own home.

A resident monastic will guide you, step-by-step, through the core teachings of Buddhism and how these can be applied to your daily life.

Join us to enjoy a friendly atmosphere and begin the fascinating journey to Awakening the Buddha Within!

Optional reference book:

 The Core Teachings : Essays in Basic Buddhism  

by Master Hsing Yun

>>>   Register Now   <<<

This weekly Mindfulness Meditation Practice allows you to meditate with others every Thursday lunchtime, either at the Library or online via Zoom. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this drop-in class will help support you in establishing and strengthening your practice at this time.

Each month we invite a guest teachers to facilitate the meditation practice. Come once, come every week – OR if you prefer, connect once, connect every week – for this informal gathering.

Register here

Please register if you would like to attend.

Grounds and Paths of Secret Mantra, In brief, the Buddhahood achieved over countless aeons you will attain in this birth through the most excellent bliss or the state of Vajradhara. Samputa Tantra Grounds and Paths of Secret Mantra offers a concise overview of the structure of the Tantric path, widely acclaimed in Tibet as the swiftest and most sublime means to realize Buddhahood. Tantra distinguishes itself in particular through a unique combination of method and wisdom, achieved through meditation on the perfect form of a buddha as completely devoid of true existence. Presenting the paths of all four classes of tantra, while not being a guide to Highest Yoga Tantra practice itself, this subject provides a clear overview of its complex path structure.

This is an advanced level course on Buddhist philosophy and suitable for those with Highest Yoga Tantra initiation only.

Find out more

Friday Online Series

Speakers:  Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero and Ven Bakkula Thero (Online)
Every Fri 2 Aug -13 Dec | 7pm-8.00pm
Location: Online only (Link below)
Cost: Free, Donations welcomed

We experience the world through our minds. Do we realise that each moment is a new opportunity to perceive it differently? Do we understand that the world as we see it is a creation of our mind, shaped by our beliefs, experiences, and emotions? Science and technology have advanced significantly through our understanding of the external world, yet we have only begun to explore how our minds function. The mind is a tool we’ve had since birth, but without knowing how to use it properly, we often face day-to-day troubles and mental health issues.

This talk series offers a chance to delve deeper into the science of the mind. It will explain how perception occurs in our minds, how our beliefs shape our reality, and how mindfulness-awareness meditation can help us develop a deeper awareness of our mental processes. By following the core Buddhist principles of the mind, we can learn the underlying mechanism of negative thought patterns and emotions, which can guide us to achieve unconditional inner peace. The Venerables will offer an amazing opportunity for anyone seeking step-by-step guidance for release from the mental pressures that one experiences day in and day out.

The talk series also offers a gateway to understanding the theory of cause and effect, essential to unravelling the reality we perceive. By attending the talk series, you will gain a manual of the mind, explore the science of perception, and hear deeper insights into how we experience the world. This understanding can guide you to uncover inner peace.

Register Now!

Join Here

Each month, with skill and her characteristic humor, Venerable Robina Courtin will unpack and discuss a key topic relating to how to apply practical Buddhism in our daily life, concepts, and fundamentals of Buddhist Psychology, and how to develop and train our minds in these principles.

This event will also be live-streamed in the student lounge at Vajrayana Institute, 9 Victoria Square, Ashfield 2131

Find out more and register

Speaker: Venerable Akiñcana (Joining online from Bodhinyana Monastery, Serpentine, WA)
Mon 21 Oct | 7-8.30pm AEDT
Location: In person at Western Sydney University Bankstown City (74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown), Room 1.4.34 on level 4; and Online (Zoom link below)
Cost: Free

Who was the historical Buddha and what did he teach?  These are questions that we carry along with us on the path from first impressions to a deeper understanding.

Register Now!

Zoom Link

This 8-week course is an opportunity for you to gain a deep understanding of the foundations of mindfulness, specifically through the lens of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness as taught in the Satipatthana Sutta. In addition to these ancient teachings, you will learn to integrate contemporary wisdom practices into your daily life.

Throughout the course, you’ll acquire tools for developing compassion toward yourself and others, learn to skilfully engage with difficult emotions and situations, and cultivate a kinder and wiser relationship with yourself and the world around you.

Whether you are just beginning your mindfulness practice or wish to deepen it further, this eight-week course will provide you with the techniques and tools to weave mindfulness into your everyday experiences—at work, at home, in family life, and on the meditation cushion.

Each week will focus on a different aspect of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, while also incorporating modern practices. You’ll receive guided meditations, reflective inquiry, journaling exercises, and home practices designed to keep you engaged and motivated throughout the course.

When:  Tuesday 15th October to Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Times: 7-9pm (NSW time) on each Thursday evening for 8 sessions.
Where: Online
Cost: $30 + dana (donation)

Register here for Living Mindfully

Much as we may wish to be kind, caring and loving, often this may be difficult for us in practice. As we move from wishing to be more compassionate to grappling with how we put this into action, the Buddhist teachings include six tools in a how-to guide:

1. Generosity: cultivating the attitude of generosity.

2. Discipline: refraining from harm.

3. Patience: not being perturbed by anything.

4. Diligence: finding joy in what is virtuous, positive or wholesome.

5. Meditative concentration: not being distracted.

6. Wisdom: the perfect discrimination of all knowable things.

These are known as the Six Paramitas, or transcendent perfections and contain all the vital skills needed for us to transform our mind and open our heart.

This ten-week course addresses each of the Six Paramitas in turn, offering a wealth of practical advice to help us put our best biggest heart into action everyday.

Registration

We warmly invite you to Wisdom of Compassion, a series of three modules presenting a complete introduction to the logic of compassion and how to put it into practice every day.

This program offers a thorough presentation of:
1. the view of impermanence and interdependence that underpins our compassion practices,
2. the transformative practice of ‘equalizing self and others’, and
3. a complete tool kit to apply this every day.

These three modules will be held on Tuesday evenings, in person in Melbourne and Sydney, and online.

Module 3 – Bring a Big Heart to Everything that You Do

Much as we may wish to be kind, caring and loving, often this may be difficult for us in practice. As we move from wishing to be more compassionate to grappling with how we put this into action, the Buddhist teachings include six tools in a how-to guide:

1. Generosity: cultivating the attitude of generosity.
2. Discipline: refraining from harm.
3. Patience: not being perturbed by anything.
4. Diligence: finding joy in what is virtuous, positive or wholesome.
5. Meditative concentration: not being distracted.
6. Wisdom: the perfect discrimination of all knowable things.

These are known as the Six Paramitas, or transcendent perfections and contain all the vital skills needed for us to transform our mind and open our heart.

Book Now

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to receive these important and profound teachings with Geshe Samten.

The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Tib. Lam rim chen mo) is one of the brightest jewels in the world’s treasury of sacred literature. The author, Tsong-kha-pa, completed it in 1402, and it soon became one of the most renowned works of spiritual practice and philosophy in the world of Tibetan Buddhism. Because it condenses all the exoteric sūtra scriptures into a meditation manual that is easy to understand, scholars and practitioners rely on its authoritative presentation as a gateway that leads to a full understanding of the Buddha’s teachings.

Tsong-kha-pa took great pains to base his insights on classical Indian Buddhist literature, illustrating his points with classical citations as well as with sayings of the masters of the earlier Kadampa tradition. In this way the text demonstrates clearly how Tibetan Buddhism carefully preserved and developed the Indian Buddhist traditions.

This first of three volumes covers all the practices that are prerequisite for developing the spirit of enlightenment (bodhicitta).

Register for Semester 2 Series of Classes

The aim of the course is to provide participants with both an introduction to core Buddhist teachings as well as some practical application to be of benefit in their own lives.

If you have been meaning to explore what Buddhism is all about, now is the perfect time! With our on-line course you can  sit back and learn from the comfort of your own home.

A resident monastic will guide you, step-by-step, through the core teachings of Buddhism and how these can be applied to your daily life.

Join us to enjoy a friendly atmosphere and begin the fascinating journey to Awakening the Buddha Within!

Optional reference book:

 The Core Teachings : Essays in Basic Buddhism  

by Master Hsing Yun

>>>   Register Now   <<<

Speaker: Venerable Akiñcana (Joining online from Bodhinyana Monastery, Serpentine, WA)
Wed 23 Oct | 7-8.30pm AEDT
Location: In person Western Sydney University, Parramatta City Campus (Entry at 1 Parramatta Square), Level 3 Room PC-01.3.82; and
Online (Zoom link below)
Cost: Free

The Buddha said that it isn’t possible to progress on the spiritual path without faith in goodness.  What does it mean to have faith (or confidence) in goodness and why is it essential for our practice.

Coming soon

Zoom Link

This weekly Mindfulness Meditation Practice allows you to meditate with others every Thursday lunchtime, either at the Library or online via Zoom. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this drop-in class will help support you in establishing and strengthening your practice at this time.

Each month we invite a guest teachers to facilitate the meditation practice. Come once, come every week – OR if you prefer, connect once, connect every week – for this informal gathering.

Register here

Please register if you would like to attend.

Grounds and Paths of Secret Mantra, In brief, the Buddhahood achieved over countless aeons you will attain in this birth through the most excellent bliss or the state of Vajradhara. Samputa Tantra Grounds and Paths of Secret Mantra offers a concise overview of the structure of the Tantric path, widely acclaimed in Tibet as the swiftest and most sublime means to realize Buddhahood. Tantra distinguishes itself in particular through a unique combination of method and wisdom, achieved through meditation on the perfect form of a buddha as completely devoid of true existence. Presenting the paths of all four classes of tantra, while not being a guide to Highest Yoga Tantra practice itself, this subject provides a clear overview of its complex path structure.

This is an advanced level course on Buddhist philosophy and suitable for those with Highest Yoga Tantra initiation only.

Find out more

Friday Online Series

Speakers:  Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero and Ven Bakkula Thero (Online)
Every Fri 2 Aug -13 Dec | 7pm-8.00pm
Location: Online only (Link below)
Cost: Free, Donations welcomed

We experience the world through our minds. Do we realise that each moment is a new opportunity to perceive it differently? Do we understand that the world as we see it is a creation of our mind, shaped by our beliefs, experiences, and emotions? Science and technology have advanced significantly through our understanding of the external world, yet we have only begun to explore how our minds function. The mind is a tool we’ve had since birth, but without knowing how to use it properly, we often face day-to-day troubles and mental health issues.

This talk series offers a chance to delve deeper into the science of the mind. It will explain how perception occurs in our minds, how our beliefs shape our reality, and how mindfulness-awareness meditation can help us develop a deeper awareness of our mental processes. By following the core Buddhist principles of the mind, we can learn the underlying mechanism of negative thought patterns and emotions, which can guide us to achieve unconditional inner peace. The Venerables will offer an amazing opportunity for anyone seeking step-by-step guidance for release from the mental pressures that one experiences day in and day out.

The talk series also offers a gateway to understanding the theory of cause and effect, essential to unravelling the reality we perceive. By attending the talk series, you will gain a manual of the mind, explore the science of perception, and hear deeper insights into how we experience the world. This understanding can guide you to uncover inner peace.

Register Now!

Join Here

When: Last Sunday of each month (29 September, 27 October, 24 November 2024) from 5-7.30pm AEST
Location: In person at Western Sydney University at Parramatta South Campus (Victoria Rd, Rydalmere NSW) classroom PS-EA.1.04 (CLS) or online (Zoom link below)
Cost: Free

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The sessions include:

·         Lectures on Buddhist teachings

·         Exercises on using your body to sooth your mind

·         Interactive sessions to discuss and explore your journey to wellbeing

·         Family friendly: activities for kids while their parents have their own session

·         Make friends with like-minded people over a shared free supper

Sessions are suitable for people of all ages whether you are a beginner or have been practising for some time. Registration for in person attendance is essential for catering purposes.

Register Now!

Zoom Link

Speaker: Venerable Akiñcana (Joining online from Bodhinyana Monastery, Serpentine, WA)
Mon 28 Oct | 7-8.30pm AEDT
Location: In person at Western Sydney University Bankstown City (74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown), Room 1.4.34 on level 4; and Online (Zoom link below)
Cost: Free

What are some of the ways we can put the Buddha’s teachings into practice in our daily lives.

Coming soon

Zoom Link

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to receive these important and profound teachings with Geshe Samten.

The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Tib. Lam rim chen mo) is one of the brightest jewels in the world’s treasury of sacred literature. The author, Tsong-kha-pa, completed it in 1402, and it soon became one of the most renowned works of spiritual practice and philosophy in the world of Tibetan Buddhism. Because it condenses all the exoteric sūtra scriptures into a meditation manual that is easy to understand, scholars and practitioners rely on its authoritative presentation as a gateway that leads to a full understanding of the Buddha’s teachings.

Tsong-kha-pa took great pains to base his insights on classical Indian Buddhist literature, illustrating his points with classical citations as well as with sayings of the masters of the earlier Kadampa tradition. In this way the text demonstrates clearly how Tibetan Buddhism carefully preserved and developed the Indian Buddhist traditions.

This first of three volumes covers all the practices that are prerequisite for developing the spirit of enlightenment (bodhicitta).

Register for Semester 2 Series of Classes

This 8-week course is an opportunity for you to gain a deep understanding of the foundations of mindfulness, specifically through the lens of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness as taught in the Satipatthana Sutta. In addition to these ancient teachings, you will learn to integrate contemporary wisdom practices into your daily life.

Throughout the course, you’ll acquire tools for developing compassion toward yourself and others, learn to skilfully engage with difficult emotions and situations, and cultivate a kinder and wiser relationship with yourself and the world around you.

Whether you are just beginning your mindfulness practice or wish to deepen it further, this eight-week course will provide you with the techniques and tools to weave mindfulness into your everyday experiences—at work, at home, in family life, and on the meditation cushion.

Each week will focus on a different aspect of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, while also incorporating modern practices. You’ll receive guided meditations, reflective inquiry, journaling exercises, and home practices designed to keep you engaged and motivated throughout the course.

When:  Tuesday 15th October to Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Times: 7-9pm (NSW time) on each Thursday evening for 8 sessions.
Where: Online
Cost: $30 + dana (donation)

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Much as we may wish to be kind, caring and loving, often this may be difficult for us in practice. As we move from wishing to be more compassionate to grappling with how we put this into action, the Buddhist teachings include six tools in a how-to guide:

1. Generosity: cultivating the attitude of generosity.

2. Discipline: refraining from harm.

3. Patience: not being perturbed by anything.

4. Diligence: finding joy in what is virtuous, positive or wholesome.

5. Meditative concentration: not being distracted.

6. Wisdom: the perfect discrimination of all knowable things.

These are known as the Six Paramitas, or transcendent perfections and contain all the vital skills needed for us to transform our mind and open our heart.

This ten-week course addresses each of the Six Paramitas in turn, offering a wealth of practical advice to help us put our best biggest heart into action everyday.

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We warmly invite you to Wisdom of Compassion, a series of three modules presenting a complete introduction to the logic of compassion and how to put it into practice every day.

This program offers a thorough presentation of:
1. the view of impermanence and interdependence that underpins our compassion practices,
2. the transformative practice of ‘equalizing self and others’, and
3. a complete tool kit to apply this every day.

These three modules will be held on Tuesday evenings, in person in Melbourne and Sydney, and online.

Module 3 – Bring a Big Heart to Everything that You Do

Much as we may wish to be kind, caring and loving, often this may be difficult for us in practice. As we move from wishing to be more compassionate to grappling with how we put this into action, the Buddhist teachings include six tools in a how-to guide:

1. Generosity: cultivating the attitude of generosity.
2. Discipline: refraining from harm.
3. Patience: not being perturbed by anything.
4. Diligence: finding joy in what is virtuous, positive or wholesome.
5. Meditative concentration: not being distracted.
6. Wisdom: the perfect discrimination of all knowable things.

These are known as the Six Paramitas, or transcendent perfections and contain all the vital skills needed for us to transform our mind and open our heart.

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The aim of the course is to provide participants with both an introduction to core Buddhist teachings as well as some practical application to be of benefit in their own lives.

If you have been meaning to explore what Buddhism is all about, now is the perfect time! With our on-line course you can  sit back and learn from the comfort of your own home.

A resident monastic will guide you, step-by-step, through the core teachings of Buddhism and how these can be applied to your daily life.

Join us to enjoy a friendly atmosphere and begin the fascinating journey to Awakening the Buddha Within!

Optional reference book:

 The Core Teachings : Essays in Basic Buddhism  

by Master Hsing Yun

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