Big Love: A Biography of Lama Yeshe - Part 2

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In this issue:

HHDL visit 1-2

News 2-7

Programme Details 6-19

Advanced Programme 20

Calendars 22-24

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Many of you were recently blessed to receive medicine from the greatest physician, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, during his recent teaching tour in Australia.

His Holiness was asked what was the greatest piece of advice he had received and who gave it to him. Instead of specifying a particular bit of advice, His Holiness responded “I am firstly a simple Buddhist monk. And then secondly, I am student of Buddhist philosophy and the Nalanda tradition in particular… these books use logic extensively and their real purpose is how to bring peace of mind. In order to bring peace of mind, there is a thorough explanation of the system of emotion, the system of mind. These texts now are really the ultimate source of peace of mind... That’s best.”

Amazing – due to the kindness of our spiritual director Lama Zopa Rinpoche, the kindness of past, present, and future teachers, we are blessed to have access to these same teachings, the teachings of the Nalanda masters, the teachings that His Holiness considers the greatest advice he has received. Through the knowledge and training of our resident teacher, Geshe Lobsang Jamyang, these teachings are transmitted almost daily at CI. Even if we do not take part in the Basic or Master’s Programme, Geshe-la kindly brings the wisdom of Nalanda to the General Programme and the weekend courses so generously offered by CI. We can all study the system that is “really the ultimate source of peace of mind”.

Why are the Nalanda Masters so precious? His Holiness explains, “Many great thinkers come from that institution, not only Buddhist philosophy but also epistemology and logic, like Dignaga, Dharmakirti… great logicians… Their minds very, very sharp. Further investigation, further argument… They compare and contrast different views. Nagarjuna himself had very much that kind of mind. And then Aryadeva, Buddhapalita, Bhavaviveka, Chandrakirti, all these really great thinkers… When I started to study, very young age,

I just memorized these texts, all of these texts by Nalanda Masters… then each word was explained… then debated through dialectical debate… in my case for 13 years, for other scholars 20, 30, even 40 years… So it is absolutely correct, our tradition comes directly from the Nalanda tradition, we rigorously study these texts”

“So epistemology *logic+ is very, very helpful – it helps us to create doubt, helps us to find any contradictions… after I studied epistemology, then whenever I heard something, my immediate response would be, “Oh, what is the reason? What is the reason?” It is an immense help to increase curiosity. We always trained that way, you see, and immediately you find any contradiction. It is very, very helpful in order to develop investigation, analytical meditation. You need that kind of mental attitude, it’s essential… It is very, very helpful to get a deeper understanding of a subject, and also our mind becomes sharper and our memory increases. Like that.”

We are learning to become comfortable with doubt, but not content with it. We learn how to resolve our doubts so our determination to direct our lives towards positive actions becomes unshakeable. His Holiness reminded us, “Just listening to the teachings is not enough. You may learn something but it is not stable... four principals”

Spring 2013: September, October, November

Medicine from the Greatest Physician

Wearing the akubra hat presented to him in Adelaide, His Holiness’ 2013 visit was sold out everywhere; Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Darwin.

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1st. Understand how things function – both in the external world and in the internal mental world, for example – what gives rise to anger? See that the fuel of anger is unhappiness. We need to stop the agitation that precedes anger.

2nd. Understand how things are caused in relation to others, that they are dependent arising.

3rd. Draw conclusions, logical arguments: if this, then that – this is inferential cognition through contemplation and reflection and develops conviction.

4th. Then apply yourself to these principals through meditation to train the mind.

During the Sydney public talk, I personally was nourished by His Holiness’ emphasis on human affection as the source of our best human values. His Holiness laid out reasoning why religions are an outgrowth of these values – not that these values arise from religion. It is these basic human values which need to be cultivated in our homes, our schools, our churches, and temples; again using logic and reasoning His Holiness reminded us that our survival depends on them. His Holiness said, “I consider public most important…of course leaders are important but ultimately everything depends upon the public… I really feel seriousness about 7 billion human beings well-being… Everyone wants a happy life, and does not want suffering, does not want problems. However, many problems are actually our own creation. So here is a big contradiction… Nobody intentionally creates a problem”.

“We become slaves of emotion such as hatred, anger, attachment. So now, since the problem which we created very much deals with our way of thinking, that we can change through awareness… through the use of common sense, looking at the long-term interests and wider perspective”.

“Then we can realize that these negative emotions are very harmful and we should try to minimize these emotions… not through injections, not through drugs, not through alcohol, but through trying to find an opposite force to the emotion. That’s the only way. Like our ignorance, it is removed only through awareness. For example, as long as we are not taught a, b, c, d the ignorance of a, b, c, d will be there. That ignorance will only be removed through learning, this is a; this is b etc. As soon as the awareness of a, b, c, d comes, the ignorance of a, b, c, d is diminished”.

“These emotions are very much based upon a mental projection which is actually

just illusion and the way to remove these illusions is awareness, … Since the problems are own creation, first check our emotions and try to understand them through education, through study, and also use our common sense…”.

“We are basically social animals, no matter how powerful… without others we cannot survive. So for our individual survival, we are entirely dependent upon the rest of society… whether we like it or not, society is the basis of our future. Now thinking along that line… If seven billion human beings are happy and peaceful, we individual people get maximum benefit. If seven billion human beings engage in much violence, bullying, killing, cheating, lying, exploitation, and too much corruption, we individuals cannot escape from that kind of situation. So therefore we have to take care about the rest of humanity. For that again we need strong conviction, or strong sense of oneness with seven billion human beings”.

“Unfortunately our natural ability to be affectionate, kind and compassionate is not sufficient. We need to learn how to strengthen these good qualities and then make effort so with practice they arise consistently and effortlessly towards our families and friends, our neighbours. and co-workers, expanding outwardly for all those who need affection, kindness, compassion – in other words, everyone, our global family, the basis of our future”.

(article by Lhundub Tendron, Masters Program Coordinator)

You can watch all of the teachings and public talks from the 2013 visit on YouTube, go to the Dalai Lama in Australia channel.

Apart from the teachings, he spoke at concerts and conferences, feed the homeless, visited the sick, built bridges between faiths and cultures, along with numerous media commitments

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Anger – there’s a lot of it about! We experience it in our relationships with those close and not so close to us and the media constantly reminds us of anger in the wider world. When we are angry those around us suffer – but ultimately we are the ones who are hurt the most. What can we do?

The good news is that something can be done and we are the ones who can do it – but it requires recognition, commitment, and patience. What is it about the word ‘patience’ that is somehow so unappealing? Is it because it sounds like inaction when we feel the need to do something? When we start to investigate we find that patience is indeed the answer.

For some time now Geshe Jamyang’s Wednesday-morning teachings have been on Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life. Composed in India in the 8th century it is a key Mahayana text – describing how to set out on the path to buddhahood. This may seem rather remote to most of us, but Shantideva’s text is both profound and practical and can help us and those around us to live happier and more positive lives. If we are afflicted with anger – and who isn’t from time to time – then the 6th chapter on Patience is the key.

So we can begin our search by reading a direct translation of the Shantideva text – we have four different translations in the Library - and Shambhala’s The Way of the Bodhisattva edition is perhaps the most accessible. But maybe we would rather start with a contemporary commentary. Here are a few suggestions.

In For the Benefit of all Beings, His Holiness the Dalai Lama pays particular attention to Shantideva’s 6th chapter. As a destructive force there is nothing as strong as anger – patience, on the other hand, as a discipline that neutralises and prevents us succumbing to anger, is unrivalled’. An easy to read introduction to Shantideva’s text.

For those who would like a more extensive explication of anger by His Holiness, Healing Anger: the Power of Patience from a Buddhist Perspective is for you. This is based on a four-day teaching given in the United States which he

introduces by stating that one should not see tolerance or patience as a sign of weakness, but rather as a sign of strength coming from a deep ability to remain steadfast and firm. The techniques and methods presented here are relevant for all who seek to improve themselves and their relationships with others.

But in your search for antidotes to anger you may like to return to the advice of a Western teacher. Pema Chodron’s No Time to Lose takes us through Shantideva’s text explaining clearly how to relate to the inevitable shocks, losses, and frustrations of life so that we can find true happiness. ‘Don’t Bite the Hook: Finding Freedom from Anger, Resentment and other Destructive Emotions’ – is one of Pema’s immensely popular CDs also available from the Library.

Anger by Robert Thurman is an interesting analysis tracing philosophical attitudes to anger before an extensive commentary on Shantideva’s ‘Patience’ chapter.

Thubten Chodron’s Working With Anger does not refer directly to Shantideva but if you are looking for sane straightforward advice on the problem then this is for you – anger and its causes, acceptance and empowerment, helping others subdue their anger are all dealt with.

Thich Nhat Hanh’s Anger: Buddhist Wisdom for Cooling the Flames is about the power of mindfulness. Again the Shantideva text is not referred to at all. Every mental formation – anger, jealousy, despair – is sensitive to mindfulness the way all vegetation is sensitive to sunshine, Thich Nhat Hanh says. If we think about it patience and mindfulness have a lot in common – slowing down, observing the chaotic nature of our thoughts, seeing the world through the eyes of others and getting a handle on the situation.

So help is at hand. Of course just reading a book will not instantly imbue us with patience and tolerance, but may put us on the right track!

If we can help you with any of these titles or in any other way please drop in. We would love to see you. Do drop in. We look forward to seeing you. Hilary, Librarian

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BIG LOVE - we reached the allocated goal!!! In the spring of 2012 the Chenrezig Institute Group of Elders started to raise funds for the publishing of the long-awaited biography of the centre’s founder and precious teacher, Lama Thubten Yeshe. Not to be small minded (Lama always said ‘think big!’), we set $33,000 as our goal and simply asked people from Australia and New Zealand to give.

On Wheel Turning Day (12th July) we sent a third payment to the Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive and reached our goal! Thanks to all the incredibly generous people who contributed.

Of course we shall keep the web page up and the account open so that people can continue to offer until the book is complete and on our shelves.

Nick Ribush (LYWA) says that author Adele Hulse is doing a final read-through of the edited chapters and the Archive staff are deep into photo selection, having just received an unexpected bounty of over and additional 4,000 photos. If anyone reading this still has photos they think the Archive might not have, they’d love to hear from you!

Other fundraising groups around the world are working hard too. Germany have reached their goal, Singapore, and France are going really well. Together we are making this wonderful project a reality!

-Kathy Vichta

In the Art Studio Since its “near completion” the Art Studio has become a busy venue over the past months. Several people are working in the upstairs studio under the guidance of Ray Furminger, the resident artist, who teaches traditional Tibetan art on a daily basis and in weekend-workshop environments. Ray’s courses have been well attended and one of the pleasing results is the number of beginner-artists who start out with a feeling that they may not be skilled enough to learn this type of art; however, after a little perseverance with their “homework”, they come back filled with enthusiasm.

The Enlightenment Project for Purification and Merit is slowly finding its feet in the Art Studio. The work space has been established and with the help of several enthusiastic volunteers, working long hours, we managed to put together a very large amount of stock to take down to Sydney for a stall at the Dalai Lama’s teachings in June. Organizing the stall, accreditation, transport, and the like was a big exercise, given that the people managing this project now had not done anything like this before.

The outcome was that we received enough donations to make the whole event worthwhile and, given our lack of experience and rather poorly located stall space, there is a good chance we can do a lot better at future events. Most importantly it was a great learning curve and many thanks go out to all of those who so willingly offered there time and vehicles.

The other good news with the Art studio is we have been offered a generous allocation of funds from the Institute to address landscaping and car parking issues at the venue. This will not only beautify the entrance area but also help encourage visitors to stop and have a look at things and eventually browse through the proposed showcase area where many of the items we make in the workshop will be on display. We still have a lot of work to do finishing some of the power, purchasing a water tank ,shelving etc. but things are going very well.

We have quite a large number of stupas to be made by the end of this year along with stock that needs to be replaced. Several people are helping with these things for a day or two a week and we could still use a bit more skilled help to push this work along. Especially needed are helpers for the replacement of damaged decorations on the stupas at the Garden of Enlightenment as well as a variety of other work on site. Should the weather have brightened-up a bit by the time you read this article then work should be well under way so if you have a little spare time we would love to see you there.

Once again big thanks go out to those few dedicated people who keep the Garden of Enlightenment in such great shape. - Garrey Foulkes

Practices for Rinpoche's Health and Long Life Thanks to all who have done and are continuing to do the practices recommended for Lama Zopa Rinpoche's health and long life . Please continue to do these practices, and send your totals at the end of each month.

Join us in rejoicing in the practice totals so far. At the end of this year all the practices to Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the official long life puja offered on behalf of the entire FPMT organization, which will be offered at Kopan Monastery, Nepal at the end of the one-month November course.

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Chenrezig Institute runs predominately on the kindness of donations, benefactors, and the support of our members. By becoming a member of Chenrezig Institute you become an integral part of our community and contribute to the continuation of the Dharma in numerous ways:

Supporting the spiritual programme at Chenrezig Institute

(Geshe Lobsang Jamyang, interpreter, attendants, the Gompa, texts. and the ongoing expenses of the spiritual programme)

Supporting the Pujas of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Kyabje

Zopa Rinpoche, Geshe Tashi Tsering, and Geshe Lobsang Jamyang

Supporting Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s many merit-making projects

By becoming a 1000 Arms of Chenrezig member you receive: One weekend course per year (two for Family memberships) Two nights motel accommodation per year International FPMT magazine, Mandala FPMT Basic Friendship membership Chenrezig Institute newsletter emailed or snail-mailed 10% discount on all courses Invitation to annual Arms Members' afternoon tea with Geshe-la

and the Sangha Prayers for the long lives and health of Arms members and their

families (twice monthly Guru Puja) Chenrezig Institute library membership Wisdom Archive books, new copies of free distribution books

(when available)

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

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“"The sun of real happiness shines in your life when you start to cherish others"

-Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Join Peter Shepherd for a guided meditation on Friday evenings in Caloundra. These sessions are a great opportunity to meditate with others in a supportive environment and establish a time each week to spend on your own inner development.

Friday evenings 6pm – 7pm at 124 Bulcock Street, Caloundra (above Britannia Garage at Ramsdale's Tang Soo Tao). No need to book. Entry by donation. All welcome!

There’s more meditation sessions at CI as well, with a silent practice session scheduled every weekday at 6:15am for the early risers! See the progamme section for more details.

Wish List

Check out the projects page on the CI website

Practice random kindness, think of ways you can be

kind—and then do it!

Shop Manager Dechen has been off to the Gift Trade Fair to find amazing new things for your holiday shipping—the stock arrives September/October, so don’t miss out. Keep in mind that profits from the shop allow us to sponsor courses and continue to invest in the Library!

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Weekly Programme

Regular Monthly Events

General programme events are by freely offered and bookings are not necessary. Your donations enable us to continue this programme.

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General Programme P a g e 7

DZAMBHALA PUJA Sunday 1st September 6:30pm

Sunday 6th October 6:30pm Sunday 3rd November 6:30pm

PRECEPT DAYS Thursday 5th September 5:30am Friday 14th September (at home) Thursday 19th September 5:15am

Friday 4th October 5am Friday 18th October 4:45am

Sunday 3rd November 4:30am Sunday 10th November (at home)

Sunday 17th November 4:15am Sunday 24th November 4:15am

Dharma Dates from the Tibetan Astrological Calendar

GURU PUJA Saturday 14th September 6:30pm Sunday 29th September 6:30pm Monday 14th October 6:30pm Tuesday 29th October 6:30pm

Tuesday 12th November 6:30pm Thursday 28th November 5pm

TARA PUJA Friday 13th September 6:30pm Saturday 12th October 6:30pm

Sunday 10th Nov 6:30pm

MEDICINE BUDDHA PUJA Thursday 19th September 5pm

Friday 18th October 6:30pm Sunday 17th Nov 6:30pm

SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA PUJA Sunday 24th November 6:30pm

NO PRAYER FLAGS

It is inauspicious for prayer flags to be hung on the

following dates: September 3rd, 17th, 29th

October 5th, 16th, 29th November 12th

BUDDHA DAYS

Lhabab Duchen / Descent from Tushita

Sunday 24th November

Every Weekday

Silent Meditation Practice 6:15am-7am

Wednesday General Teaching: Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life with Geshe Lobsang Jamyang

10:30am-12noon

Meditation/Discussion with CI monks and nuns 6:30pm-7:30pm

Meditation/ Discussion with Lindsay Pratt (in Maroochydore)

6pm-7:30pm

Thursday Guided Meditation with CI monks and nuns 1:15pm-1:45pm

General Teaching: Resting in the Nature of Mind with Geshe Lobsang Jamyang

7pm-8:30pm

Friday Taste of Tibetan Buddhism with CI monks and nuns 1:30pm - 2:45pm

Meditation/ Discussion with Peter Shepherd (in Caloundra)

6pm-7:30pm

1st Wednesday Question and Answer session with Geshe Jamyang (Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 6)

10:30am-12noon

1st Friday Chenrezig Sadhana (Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 1) 6:30pm-7pm

1st Sunday Open Day/First Sundays Events (see programme pages for more detail)

10:15am-3pm

Last Thursday Question and Answer session with Geshe Jamyang (Sep 26, Oct 31)

7pm-8:30pm

Last Sunday Vajrayogini Practice (Sep 29, Oct 27, Nov 24) 9am-3:30pm

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September 2013

Dharma Club – Sunday 1st September

Dharma Club teaches children universal values that can help them to be

happy. By incorporating Buddhist principles and using play, craft,

mediation, and other activities, we help children explore values such as

kindness, compassion, humility, respect, and responsibility.

From 10:15am to 12noon. No charge! Children 5 and over welcome!

All children must be accompanied. Meals in the Big Love Cafe available

separately. Please let us know if you will be joining us for lunch.

Maybe you lack confidence, are coping with loss, work in a high-stress job, are

preparing for a big challenge in your life, or just want to be happier, healthier, and

more fulfilled – in the space of just 2 days, you will learn scientifically-proven

techniques to : reduce stress and worry

rise above fear, doubt and insecurity and build genuine confidence

handle painful thoughts and feelings far more effectively

break self-defeating habits & develop self-acceptance & self-compassion

develop a ‘resilient mindset’

improve performance and find fulfilment in your work

build deeper, more satisfying relationships

Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) is a mindfulness-based approach in psychology that

enables us to get our lives moving in rich, full and meaningful ways. A key component of ACT is

‘mindfulness’: a transformative mental state of awareness, openness and focus. In a state of

mindfulness, you can let difficult thoughts and feelings freely flow through you, without getting

caught up in them or pushed around by them, and without getting into a struggle with them.

Mindfulness also enables you to engage fully in what you are doing, to maximise your pleasure and

fulfilment, or enable peak performance.

Saturday 31st August 9am - Sunday 1st September 4:30pm.

Facility fee $99. 10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders.

Accommodation and meals available separately. Bookings essential!

NeLi Martin is a psychologist in private practice, a meditation and yoga teacher, who integrates her psychology training and many years of mindfulness study and practice.

Dr. Samantha Clarke is a clinical psychologist who has a private practice in Noosa Heads and Cotton Tree. She is the co-director of Sunshine Coast Clinical Psychology. Samantha has trained staff and university students across Australia, and has given talks around the world.

Stop Struggling, Start Flourishing! with NeLi Martin and Samantha Clarke

Regular Silent Meditation Practice 5 times a week!

Join us every weekday; Monday through Friday mornings from 6:15am to 7am for a session of silent meditation practice. Focusing on sequential mindfulness/shamatha/vipassana meditation, these sessions are an opportunity for people to draw on the support of others in their daily practice.

Very brief instructions for specific exercises may be provided, but as these are not guided meditations, familiarity with meditation is recommended.

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For centuries, Buddhists have used a collection of mind training practices (‘lo-

jong’) to help develop patience, kindness and wisdom in everyday life.

These practices teach us to watch how we react to situations, and to change how

we think about them, so that we can respond in more intelligent, compassionate

ways. In this series of Wednesday evening teachings, Ven. Tendron provides a

set of practical instructions for working with our minds to challenge our

negative thought patterns and destructive habits. We will learn to cultivate

the skills to keep an open-hearted, relaxed, positive attitude, regardless of the

circumstances we face.

Wednesday evenings 6:30pm – 7:30pm, 4th—25th September. No need to book. All welcome.

Tendron ordained in 2002 and is a graduate of the 5-year Buddhist Studies Programme She was the main western teacher at the FPMT centre in North Carolina before returning to CI for the Masters Programme.

Mind Training with Lhundrub Tendron

WEDNESDAYS 4th—25th September

Cutting Through Illusion A SPONSORED course with Geshe Lobsang Jamyang and Tenzin Tsepal

Things are not what they appear to be, nor are they otherwise

-Surangama Sutra

According to Buddhist philosophy, we do not really see the

world as it actually exists, but instead base our entire lives

on a limited, or conventional idea of reality. This causes us to

think and act in ways that lead to unhappiness and suffering.

However, the Buddha taught that if we can learn to see

things as they ultimately exist - as interdependent and

relative - then we can begin to free ourselves from our

habitual ways of interacting with the world.

In this sponsored weekend course, we explore these two aspects of reality, and discover how

developing a profound understanding of them can lead to freedom from mental and emotional

disturbances.

Saturday 7th September 9am - Sunday 8th 3pm. No Facility Fee! Accommodation and meals

available separately. Bookings essential!

Chenrezig Institute is delighted to sponsor the facility fee for this weekend course. We are able to do so by allocating 5% of our shop income to sponsorship, so shopping at CI has many benefits!!

Geshe-la was born in Tibet in 1966 and took ordination at the age of 16. Following 22 years of study, he attained the highest degree in Buddhist philosophy, Geshe Lharampa. Geshe Jamyang was the main teacher at Drolma-Ling nunnery in India, before coming to Chenrezig Institute.

Dharamsala Tour Info

Saturday 7th September

Ever thought about going to the Tibetan areas

in India for teachings? Maybe you’re booked for

this year’s trip in December. Join Geshe

Jamyang, Yaki, and Sharon Thrupp from Ekno

Experience to talk about touring India, see

some photos, set your expectations or light

your fire to undertake such a journey.

Saturday 7th Sept 6:30pm—7:30pm.

No need to book.

All welcome.

1000 Arms Members Tea Party

Sunday 8th September

The centre relies on the generosity and support

of kind members. Please join us for afternoon

tea as we give thanks to the Arms of Chenrezig.

Afternoon tea will be served on the prayer wheel

house lawns (or community room) at the

conclusion of Geshe Jamyang’s weekend course.

Take the opportunity to meet Sangha, staff, and

volunteers.

Sunday 8th Sept from 3pm.

Members-only event. Please

RSVP by booking so that we have

some idea of numbers for catering.

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September 2013

Often we turn to family and friends for help and protection when things go

wrong. But since our own minds are the source of most of our troubles -

relying on family and friends may provide comfort but can’t help us to

ultimately solve the problem.

For this reason, Buddhists rely on a teacher who has achieved a complete

understanding of his mind; on teachings on the nature of reality; and on those

who show us the way. These are the Three Jewels; the Buddha, the Dharma,

and the Sangha.

Join us for this weekend course to find out more about what it means to take

refuge, the essential practices of refuge, and the role of refuge in enhancing

our spiritual growth.

Saturday 14th September 9am - Sunday 15th 3:30pm. Facility fee $99. 10% discount for FPMT

members and concession card holders. Accommodation and meals available separately.

Bookings essential!

Discovering Buddhism is an ongoing programme covering the essential points of Buddhist philosophy. You do not have to have attended previous modules. All welcome!

Discovering Buddhism: Refuge in the Three Jewels with Tenzin Tsepal

Mindful Parenting with Carla Pearse (Lozang Tsultrim) at the Landmark Resort, Mooloolaba

Do you sometimes get stressed, angry and upset when

dealing with your children? Or worse - have you become the

nagging, ineffective parent you never wanted to be..?

Parenting poses so many challenges, especially in our hectic,

confusing modern world. Without effective tools to deal with

these pressures, we easily succumb to destructive emotions

that lead to disharmony and unhappiness.

But it is possible to handle the challenges of a busy life with

clarity, effectiveness, and a relaxed, positive attitude.

Managing the mind is the solution. Scientific studies show

that mindfulness boosts individual health, personal

happiness and family harmony. This workshop will teach you the practicalities and techniques of

mindfulness training, and will show how to use mindfulness to relate to your children in the most

effective, compassionate and intelligent ways.

Saturday 14th September 9am - Sunday 15th 4:30pm at the Landmark Resort, Mooloolaba.

Course fee $150. (includes tea/coffee and complimentary parking). Bookings essential!

Essence of Buddhism: The Nature of Mind with Lozang Drolma

In Maroochydore: TUESDAYS 10th September — 1st October

The Essence of Buddhism provides an overview of Buddhist thought and

philosophy. Focusing on practical application, the series covers topics like the

nature of mind, meditation, and how to deal with disturbing emotions.

Mind is the basis of our experience – the creator of our happiness and the creator

of our problems. Realizing that we’re truly in control is revolutionary. But how do

we change our minds for the better? How do we cultivate new thinking habits?

How do we stop listening to negative self-talk? In this course, Ven. Drolma helps

us to understand how our minds work and how to shift them into a happier, more

care-free mode. Join in at any time - all welcome!

Tuesday evenings 6pm – 7:30pm, 10th September—1st October at Millwell

Road Community Centre. $10 facility fee per session. Bookings not necessary! The next 4-week

unit Essence of Buddhism: Karma will run from 8th October to 29th October.

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Thangkas are traditional paintings of mandalas, buddhas, or bodhisattvas.

They are not just pieces of art – they are tools that act as a support for

visualisations and meditation practices. One of first steps in painting a

thangka is the preparation of the canvas. This is a complex process involving

binding of cloth to supports and careful application of clay and precious

substances.

In this one day course, resident artist Ray Furminger teaches students how

to prepare a thangka canvas. The course covers all the practical components

of the process and gives students the opportunity to prepare their own

canvas. This is a rare opportunity for students to learn this traditional

technique, and is suitable for anyone with an interest in Tibetan art. It's also

a great way to prepare for Andy Weber's Art Retreat starting in the evening.

Friday 20th September 9am - 4:30pm. No charge. Accommodation & meals available separately.

Places limited. Bookings essential!

Ray studied Buddhist art for many years under master artist Andy Weber. He now lives and works at Chenrezig Institute,

where he is the resident artist.

Images of Compassion: An Art Retreat on Four-Arm Chenrezig with Andy Weber

Chenrezig, the bodhisattva of compassion, is one of the most beloved

figures in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. He represents the embodiment of

the compassion of all the buddhas in their tireless work for the benefit of all

beings.

In this retreat, master-artist Andy Weber teaches us how to draw and paint

the figure of four-arm Chenrezig. The course also explores the deep

symbolism and vast iconography of Tibetan

Buddhism that are found in the traditional

depictions of Chenrezig.

Students will receive hands-on instructions,

complete their own small painting of Chenrezig,

and learn about the craft aspects of thangka

painting (colours, canvas, and brushes). A

materials list is available here. Anyone interested in art or Tibetan Buddhist

practice will benefit enormously from the retreat.

Friday 20th September 7pm – Sunday 29th September 4:30pm. Facility

Fee $300. 10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders.

Students also receive a 10% discount on meals and accommodation if they

attend the full retreat. Bookings essential!

Limited places available for attending the first weekend only. Facility fee for Friday 20th – Sunday 23rd is $120.

Andy studied for years under master Tibetan Thangka painters in Nepal and India. He leads courses around the world, sharing his knowledge of authentic techniques in order to deepen students’

dharma understanding and practice.

Preparing a Thangka canvas with Ray Furminger

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September/October 2013

Relationships - whether with our partners, parents, children,

friends or colleagues - make up a large part of our experience

of life. While these relationships can be a source of happiness

and strength, they can also be a source of difficulty and pain.

So how do we develop a healthy and reliable approach to

relationships, and what do we do when things go wrong?

Led by renowned psychotherapist, Renate Ogilvie, this

weekend workshop explores the difficulties we face in keeping

our relationships rewarding and vibrant. It looks at the causes

of problems and what we can do to overcome them. Drawing

on Buddhist teachings and developments in psychology, the

workshop also teaches effective, practical methods of transforming our attitudes, and maintaining

stable, positive and satisfying relationships. Don‘t miss out on the opportunity to discover how to get

the best out of all your relationships! Everyone welcome!

Saturday 28th September 9am - Sunday 29th 4:30pm. Facility fee $99. 10% discount for FPMT

members and concession card holders. Accommodation and meals available separately. Bookings

essential!

Healing Relationships with Renate Ogilvie

Calming the Internal Storm with Miffi Maxmillion

Emotions such as anger and fear prevent us from being

happy and peaceful. But how do we overcome these

disturbing states, and minimise their influence on our lives?

This course teaches us the practical methods that enable us

to recognise and deal with emotions that cloud our natural

clarity and calm. By applying the principles of Buddhist

psychology to modern life, we learn effective strategies to

break bad habits and encourage actions that bring well-being

and happiness.

These methods are universal and can be easily adapted to any

religious, psychological, or scientific background. The course

includes teachings, short guided reflections, discussions and

time for questions. It is suitable for anyone - so come along and

discover practical ways of dealing with difficult events in life no

matter what situation you find yourself in!

Saturday 21st September 9am - Sunday 22nd 4:30pm. Facility fee $99. 10% discount for FPMT

members and concession card holders. Accommodation and meals available separately.

Bookings Essential!

This course presents an introduction to the core principles and

philosophy of Buddhism from the Tibetan perspective. It covers

the Buddha’s life and teachings, a brief history of Buddhism, and a

discussion of the various types of Buddhism practiced today.

The course explores what it means to be a Buddhist and how the

philosophy can help you lead a happier, more peaceful life. There

is opportunity to learn and practice some meditation techniques.

If you want a gentle introduction to Buddhist philosophy, or

wondered what Buddhists believe and how it applies to everyday

life, this course is a great start!

Saturday 5th October 9am - 4:30pm. Facility fee $49. 10% discount for FPMT members and

concession card holders. Accommodation and meals available separately. Bookings essential!

Buddhism in a Nutshell with Lozang Jhampa

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A great day out for the whole family! Start with Dharma Club if you have children, or drop into the

Gompa where Ven. Tsepal will give talk on Buddhism in everyday life. Enjoy lunch in the Big Love

Café, take a walk to the Garden of Enlightenment, or browse in the extensive Library. Then join us

for a free movie and afternoon tea in the Gompa.

10:15am – 12noon Dharma Club for Kids at the Garden of Enlightenment 10:30am – 12noon Talk on Buddhist philosophy with Ven. Tsepal 12noon – 1pm Lunch in Lama Yeshe’s Big Love Café 1:30pm – 2:30pm FREE afternoon tea and screening of Blessings: The Tsoknyi Nangchen Nuns of Tibet

First Sunday events are offered by the centre without charge. Booking for events is not necessary

Please let us know if you will be joining us for lunch ($9.90 per person,

bookings essential!)

About the movie:

Blessings: The Tsoknyi Nangchen Nuns of Tibet tells the story of 3000 nuns

living in the remote nomadic region of Nangchen in Eastern Tibet who practice

an ancient yogic tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Despite near extinction during

the destruction of the Cultural Revolution, these remarkable spiritual

practitioners have emerged to rebuild their monasteries by hand - stone by

stone. Now, their tradition of wisdom and compassion is once again vital and

growing. In 2005, Tsoknyi Rinpoche III led a small group of western students

to meet the Nangchen nuns. Blessings is the story of this extraordinary

journey. A unique meeting of East and West, the film is an inspiration to

anyone seeking a spiritual path through the challenges of 21st century life.

First Sundays: Sunday 6th October

Essence of Buddhism: Karma with Lozang Drolma

In Maroochydore: TUESDAYS 8th October - 29th October

The Essence of Buddhism provides an overview of Buddhist thought and

philosophy. Focusing on practical application, the series covers topics like the

nature of mind, meditation, and how to deal with disturbing emotions.

This four-week course covers the nature of karma - the simple fact that all of our

actions have inevitable consequences. We investigate how karma works,

whether we can avoid experiencing the effects of past negative actions, and how

we create both our problems and happiness. You do not need to have attended

any previous units of Essence of Buddhism - each module is a standalone course.

Join in at any time - all welcome!

Tuesday evenings 6pm – 7:30pm, 8th - 29th October at Millwell Road

Community Centre. $10 facility fee per session. Bookings not necessary!

DB Retreat: : Refuge in the Three Jewels with Tenzin Tsepal

In this retreat, we reflect on the teachings and instruction from the Refuge in the

Three Jewels module of the Discovering Buddhism programme. It continues the

exploration of the lam-rim, the graduated path to enlightenment, and provides an

opportunity to meditate on some of the key points.

The retreat also provides a chance to ask questions about the teachings and

participate in group discussions. It is an excellent opportunity to clear away any

doubts you may have, or for those studying at home to enjoy group practice and

meditation. Everyone is welcome to attend even if you didn’t attend the teaching

weekend

Saturday 12th October 9am - Sunday 13th 3:30pm. Facility fee $99. 10% discount for FPMT

members and concession card holders. Accommodation and meals available separately.

Bookings essential!

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October 2013

Thriving in Difficult Times A SPONSORED course with Geshe Lobsang Jamyang and Tenzin Tsepal

It is inevitable at some point in our lives we will

experience periods of pain and difficulty. But rather than

letting these events overwhelm us, we can use them to

enhance our spiritual practice, and accelerate our

progress along the path.

In this sponsored weekend course, Geshe Jamyang shows

us how this is possible, by teaching on the instructions

from Taking Suffering onto the Path by the great Lama

Tsongkhapa. These teachings provide effective, practical

methods of working positively with life's challenges to

nurture our own qualities of compassion and wisdom.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to make the best use of every situation! All welcome!

Saturday 19th October 9am - Sunday 20th 3pm. No Facility Fee! Accommodation and meals

available separately. Bookings essential! Chenrezig Institute is delighted to sponsor the facility fee for this weekend course. We are able to do so by allocating 5% of our shop income to sponsorship, so shopping at CI has many benefits!!

Buddha Nature with Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsering Wednesday Oct 23rd 3pm - 8pm

Geshe Tashi Tsering lived and taught in the West for 19 years before

returning to India in 2009, at the request of the Dalai Lama. He is

currently the Abbott of Gyudmed Monastery, one of the two Tantric

Colleges of Tibetan Buddhism. He was the resident teacher at Chenrezig

Institute from 1990, and is responsible for implementing an extensive

study programme which offers a unique opportunity in the West for high-

level study of the classic topics of Tibetan Buddhism.

Khen Rinpoche has thousands of students around Australia, New Zealand,

and Taiwan, as well as in India and Tibet, who have been inspired by his

personal qualities and great knowledge and wisdom. His experience with

Western students and living in the West has given him great insight into

Western thinking and circumstances.

Wednesday 23rd October 3pm—8pm. Facility fee $55. 10% discount

for FPMT members and concession card holders. Accommodation and meals

available separately. Booking essential!

The Buddha taught that the mind is the creator of all our

unhappiness and suffering, but it is also the source of all happiness,

joy and freedom. By understanding how our minds work, we can

become skilled at releasing ourselves from the instinctual habits that

keep us from lasting peace. We can achieve this using meditation—a

tool for integrating our understanding of the teachings and

becoming familiar with positive mental states.

In this weekend retreat, T.Y. leads us through focused analytical

meditations on the inner workings of the mind, following the outlines

contained in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (lam-rim). It is an excellent opportunity to

spend some quiet time strengthening your practice, and learning to apply the Buddha‘s teachings to

enhance the quality of your daily life. Anyone is welcome to attend, but some previous knowledge of

the lam-rim would be beneficial.

Friday 25th October 6:30pm - Sunday 27th 4:30pm. Facility fee $99. 10% discount for members

and concession card holders. Accommodation and meals available separately. Bookings essential!

Pure Meditation: a lam-rim retreat with T.Y. Alexander

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In the Tibetan tradition, paintings and statues are not just pieces of art – they

are tools that act as a support for visualisations and meditation practices. All

aspects of the artistic discipline directly reflect the Buddhist path to

enlightenment.

Buddhists often make use of a particular set of eight auspicious symbols to point

to the qualities of the enlightened mind. In this class, Ray teaches us how to

draw these eight symbols, and explains the profound meaning behind them.

Students will be encouraged to work on their own compositions, and are given

advice and support Although all students are welcome, the course is primarily

aimed at returning students. Beginners may be interested in first attending the

related course A Start in Buddhist Art.

Saturday 26th October 9am - 4:30pm. Facility fee $49. 10% discount for FPMT members and

concession card holders. Accommodation and meals available separately. Bookings Essential!

Art of Enlightenment: Eight Auspicious Symbols with Ray Furminger

This course presents an introduction to the core principles and

philosophy of Buddhism from the Tibetan perspective. It covers the

Buddha’s life and teachings, a brief history of Buddhism, and a

discussion of the various types of Buddhism practiced today. The

course explores what it means to be a Buddhist and how the

philosophy can help you lead a happier, more peaceful life. There is

opportunity to learn and practice some meditation techniques.

If you want a gentle introduction to Buddhist philosophy, or

wondered what Buddhists believe and how it applies to everyday life,

this course is a great start!

Saturday 2nd November 9am - 4:30pm. Facility fee $49. 10% discount for FPMT members and

concession card holders. Accommodation and meals available separately. Bookings essential!

Yes, You Can Meditate with Lozang Jhampa

Open Day with the Tibetan Community Sunday 3rd November

November's Open Day is particularly special as we will be joined by the

Queensland Tibetan Community in a celebration of Tibetan Food, dance,

and music. There's a huge range of events. Start with Dharma Club for

Kids, an informative tour of the centre, join us for a delicious vegetarian

or vegan lunch in the Big Love Café, and enjoy some music and mo-mos

(Tibetan dumplings) on the Prayer Wheel Lawns. Drop in to the Gompa

(meditation hall) for a talk on Tibetan Buddhism by Geshe Jamyang, and

try a peaceful guided meditation or a leisurely tour of the Garden of

Enlightenment. Browse through our extensive library, and don’t forget to visit the shop - we have a

huge range of new gift options for your holiday shopping. Round off the day with a relaxing twilight

concert by the acclaimed Tibetan musician Tenzin Choegyal, who will be performing songs from his

award-winning albums.

10:15am – 12noon Dharma Club at the Garden of Enlightenment 11:15am – 12noon Guided tour of the centre 12noon – 1pm Lunch in Lama Yeshe’s Big Love Café, or 12:30pm – 1:30pm Mo-mos and music/dance on the Prayer Wheel lawn 1:30pm – 3pm Talk on Buddhist philosophy by the resident Tibetan Lama, Geshe Jamyang 3:30pm – 4:30pm Meditation in the Gompa or a Tour of the Garden of Enlightenment 5:00pm - 6:30pm Tenzin Choegyal in Concert (separate booking essential). Cost $25 per person

There is no need to book for individual activities. Please let us know if you will be joining us

for lunch ($9.90 per person).

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November 2013

Tenzin Choegyal in Concert

Master musician, and Woodford regular, Tenzin Choegyal

combines Tibetan folk music with modern international

influences to create a joyful new sound that transcends cultural

boundaries.

Tenzin Choegyal bristled with talent, from his extraordinary

singing and mastery of several instruments, to the telling of

humorous anecdotes from Tibet -Sunshine Coast Daily

Come earlier in the afternoon to experience other elements of

Tibetan culture; food, dancing, and Buddhist culture as part of

the Open Day

Sunday 3rd November 5pm - in the Gompa.

Tickets $25 ($20 concession). Bookings Essential! Cakes and

chai available in the Big Love Cafe until 7pm.

Discovering Buddhism: Establishing a Daily Practice with Tenzin Tsepal

Through maintaining an ongoing meditation practice, we

can make each day an opportunity for a real

transformation of ourselves and the world around us. But

beginning a regular spiritual practice can be a daunting

prospect without guidance, so how do we get started?

Learn the tools for developing an inspiring daily practice

that enables the growth of kindness, compassion, and

wisdom. The course includes instruction in standard daily

practices, and useful advice on how to stay inspired and

overcome obstacles. It helps you create a firm foundation for your spiritual development, and gives

you effective methods to help make every action of the day meaningful.

Saturday 9th November 9am – Sunday 10th 3:30pm. Facility fee $99. 10% discount for members

and concession card holders. Accommodation and meals available separately. Bookings essential!

Essence of Buddhism: Meditation with Lozang Drolma

In Maroochydore: TUESDAYS 5th November - 26th November

The Essence of Buddhism provides an overview of Buddhist

thought and philosophy. Focusing on practical application,

the series covers topics like the nature of mind, meditation,

and how to deal with disturbing emotions.

This four-week unit covers the purpose and practice of

meditation. Meditation encompasses a variety of techniques

that aim to develop mindfulness, tranquility, and insight. It is

an essential component of the Buddhist path to mental well-

being and lasting happiness. In this course you will learn

about the benefits of meditation, how to sit properly, the

different types of meditation, and how to deal with obstacles

to your practice.

You do not need to have attended any previous units of Essence of Buddhism - each module is a

standalone course. Join in at any time - all welcome!

Tuesday evenings 6pm – 7:30pm, 5th - 26th November at Millwell Road Community Centre. $10

facility fee per session. Bookings not necessary! The next 4-week unit Essence of Buddhism

module will start in 2014.

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Tibetan Medicine Lecture Series

Jointly hosted by Chenrezig Institute and the Australian Tibetan Medicine

Association (ATMA), this workshop continues the exploration of the principles

and practice of Tibetan Medicine.

Join us for a weekend exploring the ancient art of Tibetan Medicine where we

will discover the keys to understanding the interdependence of mind and

body and how to develop balance for a healthy life. Dr. Nyidon will be

guiding us through this unit with an over-view of the philosophy and

techniques of Tibetan Medicine. The weekend will also mark the completion

of our first introductory Lecture Series for senior students. Newcomers

interested in Tibetan medicine are welcome to attend with the understanding

that qualification through ATMA requires completion of all the units of the Tibetan Medicine Series.

Saturday 9th November 9am – Sunday 10th 4:30pm. For further details, including full Lecture

Series information, please contact: australiantibetanmedicine@gmail.com or see the

Australian Tibetan Medicine website. Accommodation and meals available separately - please

book meals and rooms directly with Chenrezig Institute.

Dr. Ani Nyidon is an experienced and respected Tibetan doctor who trained under the physician to the Dalai Lama at one of the most distinguished schools, Men-tsee-khang, in Dharamsala India. She is one of only two Tibetan doctors resident in Australia and teaches in English with a good understanding of both Chinese and Western medicine. Her humour and insight make her teachings both fun and enlightening.

Making Every Moment Count A SPONSORED course with Geshe Lobsang Jamyang and Tenzin Tsepal

The spiritual path can seem difficult and frustrating much of the time. The

Buddha knew this, and he taught that there are five qualities that, when

developed together, become the five powers or strengths. These five act as

direct antidotes to the doubts and problems that prevent us from making every

day of our lives meaningful.

In this sponsored weekend course, Geshe Jamyang shows how developing the

five strengths - confidence, energy, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom -

can make each day a rewarding and positive experience. We will also explore

how cultivating these qualities throughout our lives can prepare us to face even

the most difficult circumstances with a calm and relaxed mind.

Don't miss the opportunity to learn these essential practices. All welcome!

Saturday 16th November 9am - Sunday 17th 3pm. No Facility Fee!

Accommodation and meals available separately. Bookings essential!

Chenrezig Institute is delighted to sponsor the facility fee for this weekend course. We are able to

do so by allocating 5% of our shop income to sponsorship, so shopping at CI has many benefits!!

Medicine Buddha Healing Retreat with Tenzin Chödrön

At times we are all faced with the inevitable reality of pain or illness in our loved ones

or in ourselves. How can we meet these changes with gentleness, patience and skill?

One approach is the beautiful practice of the Medicine Buddha, which is used in

healing illness, purifying negativity, and helping those who have died.

This retreat will focus primarily on the practice of Medicine Buddha and includes

meditation, visualisation, and mantra recitation. There will also be time for quiet

personal reflection and discussion. It is an excellent opportunity to cultivate a strong

conviction and reliance on our own wisdom and potential for healing. The retreat is

suitable for anyone. All welcome!

Saturday 23rd November 9am – Sunday 24th 3:30pm. Facility fee $99. 10% discount for members

& concession card holders. Accommodation & meals available separately. Bookings essential!

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BUDDHA DAY: Descent from Tushita - Sunday 24th November

Buddha Shakyamuni is said to have travelled at the age of

forty-one to Tushita heaven, where he spent one rainy season

giving teachings to benefit the beings of the desire realms,

and to repay the kindness of his mother by helping her

achieve enlightenment. The twenty-second day of the ninth

Tibetan month is celebrated as the day of Buddha

Shakyamuni’s return from Tushita. It is taught that as the

Buddha was descending, the entire universe became clear

and unobstructed to all beings. This profound teaching is

considered to be one of the eight great deeds of the Buddha.

It is part of Buddhist tradition to engage in virtuous activities

and prayer on Buddha days as a way of accumulating merit.

To help you do so, we have precepts, pujas, holy-object making, and other merit-making activities!

4:15am – 4:35am Precepts 9am - 12noon Golden Light Sutra recitation (Tara Gompa) 9am – 3:00pm Working with Holy Objects (in the Garden of Enlightenment) 6:30pm– 8pm Shakyamuni Buddha Puja (Chenrezig Gompa

All activities are sponsored by the centre. Lama Zopa Rinpoche offers lunch to everyone who works

with holy objects all day! Please let us know if you will be joining us for lunch ($9.90 per

person, bookings essential!)

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November 2013

Mindfulness Intensive with NeLi Martin and Sam Clarke

Mindfulness is being fully aware of the present moment, and adopting an

attitude of openness and acceptance of whatever is happening. It is an

amazing tool to help us handle the stresses of our busy lives with

calmness, kindness and clarity.

Scientific studies show that mindfulness is effective in the treatment of

pain, anxiety, and depression, and can boost productivity, creativity, and

personal happiness. Astoundingly, the list of incredible benefits continues

to grow!

The practice of mindfulness is straightforward and practical. To learn more

about it, join us a for this one-day intensive course. It covers the

techniques of mindfulness training, gives us the opportunity to spend a

day practicing, and shows us how to use mindfulness to relate to our

everyday experiences in the most effective and intelligent ways.

Saturday 30th November 9am – 4:30pm. Facility fee $99. 10% discount for members and

concession card holders. Accommodation and meals available separately. Bookings essential!

A Start in Buddhist Art with Ray Furminger

In this course, In the Tibetan tradition, paintings and statues are not just pieces of art –

they are tools that act as a support for visualisations and meditation practices. All

aspects of the artistic discipline directly reflect the Buddhist path to enlightenment.

In this course, Ray teaches us the traditional foundational techniques of this art form,

beginning with drawing the face of the historical Buddha, Buddha Shakyamuni.

This introductory class is aimed at complete beginners, no prior art experience is

necessary!

Saturday 30th November 9am - 4:30pm. Facility fee $49. 10% discount for members and

concession card holders, accommodation and meals available separately. Bookings Essential!

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Our parent organisation FPMT has worked tirelessly over many years to establish reliable and respected education programmes for our students and prospective teachers, inspired first by our founder Lama Thubten Yeshe, and then by our precious spiritual friend, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and always advised and guided by the infinite wisdom of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

At Chenrezig Institute we offer teachings of all levels hoping to fulfil the needs of our many different kinds of visitors and regular students.

The advanced programme, the Buddhist Studies Programme, has developed from irregular one off courses in the 80’s, through regular evening classes in the early 90’s, to an intensive programme for Sangha members and other serious students. In 1997 with the coming together of a fantastic and energetic teacher in Geshe Tashi Tsering, with a talented and dedicated translator (Voula Zarpani) and a wonderful tutor educated at Sera Monastery (Jampa Ignyen), the official Buddhist Studies Programme was born. Over the next 15 years we completed three rounds of the 14 subjects of the FPMT’s Basic Programme. A core group of students graduated well and literally hundreds of others attended one or more of the individual modules. We even started to provide full home-study packages for these subjects and hundreds more have been able to study at home.

Geshe Lobsang Jamyang joined the programme in 2005, first as tutor and then, when Geshe Tashi Tsering was called to higher duties in 2009, as ther main teacher. Under his excellent guidance we have completed the third round of the Basic Programme teachings and continued on to the first subject of the even more advanced teachings of FPMT’s Masters Programme.

Since June 2012 we have been engaged in a very extensive study of the Middle Way, the Madhyamaka teachings based on Chandrakirti’s Supplement to the Middle Way and referring mainly to Lama Tsongkhapa’s commentary to that text Illumination of the Thought. These are not teachings for beginners - they are difficult, it has to be admitted - but they are so so important and beneficial. There was some trepidation in many hearts at the beginning and it is wonderful to see so many glowing faces and to hear the enthusiasm with which the topics are debated, so much of this due to the skill and enthusiasm of our teacher himself.

Two more modules are scheduled for 2013 (dates below) and with the month long retreat which completes the course, we expect that most, if not all, of 2014 will be filled, maybe even spilling into the early days of 2015. But what better way can there be to spend the time?

Although new students will likely struggle a little with this advanced material, those with a reasonable experience of Buddhist study are welcome to join us for a module, a week or two, or even a day or two while you are visiting the centre. Discuss your experience and the timing of your visit with the Programme Coordinator (bsp@chenrezig.com.au).

Since not long after the beginning of the Buddhist Studies Programme our coordinator has been Kathy Vichta, ex-director and one of the original people of the centre (around since 1974). She is now passing the reins to Ven Tendron, another of our Basic Programme graduates and long time student of both Geshe Tashi Tsering and Geshe Jamyang. (Kathy will of course remained involved as part of the committee and as an advisor and even worker wherever necessary.)

Two more Masters Programme Madhyamaka modules in 2013:

Unit 6 - 19th August - 4th October (7 weeks) Facility fee $420 (10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders) Sangha – no charge.

Unit 7 - 21st October - 26th November (5 weeks) Facility fee $300 (10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders) Sangha – no charge.

Facility fees for the Madhyamaka modules are worked out at $60 per week. The usual discounts apply and students may also use Dharma Dollars (work for courses credits) to cover up to 50% of these fees.

The centre offers the teachings free of charge to all sangha and also offers discounted accommodation and food prices to all full-time students. Please contact reception at the centre (info@chenrezig.com.au) for information about this.

All materials (audio files of teachings and tutorials), transcripts, review questions and tests (with answers) are all collated carefully and offered as homestudy materials for those interested in studying this subject but unable to attend at the centre. Contact the course coordinator (bsp@chenrezig.com.au) with queries about these materials and about the course itself and whether it is suitable for you.

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Opening Times Reception/Shop Café

Mon Closed 7am - 6:30pm*

Tues-Fri 9:30am - 2pm 7am - 6:30pm

Sat 8:30am - 4pm 7am - 6:30pm

Sun 9.30am - 4pm 7am - 6:30pm

*The café is open on Mondays for registered guests, residents, & Masters Program students.

The Chenrezig Gompa is open 6am – 9pm everyday The Tara Gompa is open 24 hours

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Café Mealtimes

Breakfast 7am - 8am Lunch 12 noon (please book by 10am) Supper 5.30pm - 6.30pm

Coffee, cakes, and snacks available at other times

Accommodation Prices Stay six nights and get the seventh free!

Motel Single $35 Share $25per person Sangha House Single $47 Share $35per person Retreat hut (share bath) Single $50 Retreat hut (en suite) Single $60 Dormitory $21per person

Spiritual Director : Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche

Primary Teacher Geshe Lobsang Jamyang

Translator Yaki Platt

Western Teacher Tenzin Tsepal

Program Coordinator Michael Gardner

AP Coordinators Lhundub Tendron

AP Tutor Lozang Tsewang

Gompa Manager Tenzin Wangmo

Audio Technician Lozang Tsondru

Librarian Hilary Tilton

Director Maureen Walshe

Volunteer Coordinator Lozang Tsultrim

Centre Services Mgr Paul Wood (Woody)

Finance Officer Jenny Whisson

In-house Publications Kathy Vichta

Newsletter Editors Maureen Walshe

Reception Lozang Khadro Jenny Whisson

Susanna Nagasima

Caretaker Aaron Watkins

Cooks (Jeff) Wayne Sparks

Robert Gillow Pierre Fluck

Shop Manager Dechen Gerrard

Weekend Barista Susanna Nagasima

Housekeeper Hassam El Moslemani

Dharma Club Ros Thomsen

Jan Clark

Management Committee Lozang Tsultrim - Chair

Rosie Muller - Secretary, Yaki Platt, Christine Jones - Treasurer,

Ani Yangchen, Maureen Walshe, Peter Shepherd

Manager of Monks’ Community Lozang Jhampa

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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MP Continues

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

= Full Moon

= New Moon

Stop Struggling

with NeLi Martin &

Samantha Clarke

Commences 9am

6:30pm

Guru Puja

1

Stop Struggling

with NeLi Martin &

Samantha Clarke

Concludes 4:30pm

Dharma Club

10:15am - 12pm

6:30pm

Dzambhala Puja

2

MP Continues

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

3

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

In Maroochydore

Essence of Buddhism:

Disturbing Emotions

6pm - 7:30pm

4

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Mind Training with

Lhundub Tendron

6:30pm - 7:30pm

In Maroochydore

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

5Precepts 5:30am

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

Guided Meditation

1:15pm - 1:45pm

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

7pm - 8:30pm

6

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Taste of Buddhism

1:30pm - 2:45pm

Chenrezig Sadhana

6:30pm - 7pm

In Caloundra

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

7

SPONSORED

COURSE:

Cutting Through

Illusion with

Geshe Jamyang

Commences 9am

Dharamsala

Teaching Tour Info

6:30pm—8:30pm

8

SPONSORED

COURSE:

Cutting Through

Illusion with

Geshe Jamyang

Concludes 3pm

1000 Arms Members

Tea Party

3pm—5pm

9

MP Continues

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

10

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

In Maroochydore

Essence of Buddhism:

Nature of Mind

6pm - 7:30pm

11

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Mind Training with

Lhundub Tendron

6:30pm - 7:30pm

In Maroochydore

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

12 Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

Guided Meditation

1:15pm - 1:45pm

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

7pm - 8:30pm

13

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Taste of Buddhism

1:30pm - 2:45pm

6:30pm Tara Puja

In Caloundra

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

14 Discovering

Buddhism: Refuge

with Tenzin Tsepal

Commences 9am

6:30pm

Guru Puja

In Mooloolaba

Mindful Parenting

with

Lozang Tsultrim

Commences 9am

15 Discovering

Buddhism: Refuge

with Tenzin Tsepal

Concludes 3:30pm

In Mooloolaba

Mindful Parenting

with

Lozang Tsultrim

Concludes 4:30pm

16

MP Continues

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

17

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

In Maroochydore

Essence of Buddhism:

Nature of Mind

6pm - 7:30pm

18

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Mind Training with

Lhundub Tendron

6:30pm - 7:30pm

In Maroochydore

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

19 Precepts 5:15am

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

Guided Meditation

1:15pm - 1:45pm

5pm Medicine

Buddha Puja

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

7pm - 8:30pm

20

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Taste of Buddhism

1:30pm - 2:45pm

Preparing a Canvas

9am—4:30pm

Art Retreat Commences 6:30pm

In Caloundra

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

21 Art Retreat

Continues

Calming the

Internal Storm with

Miffi Maxmillion

Commences 9am

22

Art Retreat

Continues

Calming the

Internal Storm with

Miffi Maxmillion

Concludes 4:30pm

23

MP Continues

Art Retreat

Continues

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

24

Art Retreat

Continues

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

In Maroochydore

Essence of Buddhism:

Nature of Mind

6pm - 7:30pm

25

Art Retreat

Continues

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Mind Training with

Lhundub Tendron

6:30pm - 7:30pm

In Maroochydore

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

26

Art Retreat

Continues

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

Guided Meditation

1:15pm - 1:45pm

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

7pm - 8:30pm

27

Art Retreat

Continues

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Taste of Buddhism

1:30pm - 2:45pm

In Caloundra

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

28

Art Retreat

Continues

Healing

Relationships

with

Renate Ogilvie

Commences 9am

29

Art Retreat

Concludes 4:30pm

Healing

Relationships

with

Renate Ogilvie

Concludes 4:30pm

Vajrayogini

Practice Day

9:30am - 3pm

6:30pm Guru Puja

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

MP Continues 1

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

In Maroochydore

Essence of Buddhism:

Nature of Mind

6pm - 7:30pm

2

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Meditation/Discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm

In Maroochydore

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

3

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

Guided Meditation 1:15pm - 1:45pm

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

7pm - 8:30pm

4 Precepts 5am

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Taste of Buddhism

1:30pm - 2:45pm

Chenrezig Sadhana

6:30pm - 7pm

In Caloundra

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

5

Buddhism in a

Nutshell with

Lozang Jhampa

9am - 4:30pm

6

Dharma Club

10:15am - 12pm

Talk by Ven. Tsepal

10:30am - 12pm

Movie and

Afternoon Tea

1:30pm - 3pm

6:30pm

Dzambhala Puja

7

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

8

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

In Maroochydore

Essence of Buddhism:

Karma

6pm - 7:30pm

9 Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Meditation/Discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm

In Maroochydore

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

10

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

Guided Meditation

1:15pm - 1:45pm

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

7pm - 8:30pm

11

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

Taste of Buddhism

1:30pm - 2:45pm

In Caloundra

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

12

DB Retreat:

Refuge with

Tenzin Tsepal

Commences 9am

6:30pm Tara Puja

13

DB Retreat:

Refuge with

Tenzin Tsepal

Concludes 3:30pm

14

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

6:30pm

Guru Puja

15

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

In Maroochydore

Essence of Buddhism:

Karma

6pm - 7:30pm

16

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Meditation/Discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm

In Maroochydore

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

17

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

Guided Meditation

1:15pm - 1:45pm

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

7pm - 8:30pm

18Precepts 4:45am

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

Taste of Buddhism

1:30pm - 2:45pm

6:30pm Medicine

Buddha Puja

In Caloundra

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

19

SPONSORED

COURSE:

Thriving in Difficult

Times with

Geshe Jamyang

Commences 9am

20

SPONSORED

COURSE:

Thriving in Difficult

Times with

Geshe Jamyang Concludes 3pm

21

MP Resumes

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

22

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

In Maroochydore

Essence of Buddhism:

Karma

6pm - 7:30pm

23

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Buddha Nature with

Khen Rinpoche

Geshe Tashi Tsering

3pm - 8pm

In Maroochydore

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

24

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

Guided Meditation

1:15pm - 1:45pm

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

7pm - 8:30pm

25

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Taste of Buddhism

1:30pm - 2:45pm

Pure Meditation

with TY Alexander Commences 6:30pm

In Caloundra

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

26

Pure Meditation

with TY Alexander Continues

Art of

Enlightenment with

Ray Furminger

9am - 4:30pm

27

Pure Meditation

with TY Alexander Concludes 4:30pm

Vajrayogini

Practice Day

9:30am - 3pm

28

MP Continues

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

29

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

6:30pm Guru

Puja

In Maroochydore

Essence of Buddhism:

Karma

6pm - 7:30pm

30

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Meditation/Discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm

In Maroochydore

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

31

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

Guided Meditation

1:15pm - 1:45pm

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

7pm - 8:30pm

= Full Moon

= New Moon

OCTOBER 2013 CHENREZIG INSTITUTE: 33 Johnsons Rd EUDLO 4554

(07)5453 2108 info@chenrezig.com.au www.chenrezig.com.au

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

MP Continues

1

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Taste of Buddhism

1:30pm - 2:45pm

Chenrezig Sadhana

6:30pm - 7pm

In Caloundra

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

2

Yes You Can

Meditate! with

Lozang Jhampa

9am - 4:30pm

3 OPEN DAY Precepts 4:30am

Dharma Club

10:15am - 12pm

Centre Tour

10:15am - 12pm

Momos & Music

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Talk by Geshe-la

1:30pm - 3pm

Meditation

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tenzin Choegyal

5pm - 6:30pm

Dzambhala Puja

6:30pm - 7pm

4

MP Continues

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

5

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

In Maroochydore

Essence of Buddhism:

Meditation

6pm - 7:30pm

6

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Meditation/Discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm

In Maroochydore

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

7

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

Guided Meditation

1:15pm - 1:45pm

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

7pm - 8:30pm

8

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Taste of Buddhism

1:30pm - 2:45pm

In Caloundra

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

9 Discovering

Buddhism:

Establishing a

Daily Practice

with Tenzin Tsepal

Commences 9am

Tibetan Medicine

Lecture Series with

Dr. Ani Nyidon

Commences 9am

10

Discovering

Buddhism:

Establishing a

Daily Practice

with Tenzin Tsepal

Concludes 3:30pm

Tibetan Medicine

Lecture Serieswith

Dr. Ani Nyidon

Concludes 4:30pm

6:30pm Tara Puja

11

MP Continues

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

12

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

6:30pm

Guru Puja

In Maroochydore

Essence of Buddhism:

Meditation

6pm - 7:30pm

13

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Meditation/Discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm

In Maroochydore

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

14 Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

Guided Meditation

1:15pm - 1:45pm

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

7pm - 8:30pm

15

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Taste of Buddhism

1:30pm - 2:45pm

In Caloundra

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

16

SPONSORED

COURSE:

Making Every

Moment Count with

Geshe Jamyang

Commences 9am

17 Precepts 4:15am

SPONSORED

COURSE:

Making Every

Moment Count with

Geshe Jamyang

Concludes 3pm

Chenrezig Inc AGM

4pm—5pm

6:30pm Medicine

Buddha Puja

18

MP Continues

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

19

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

In Maroochydore

Essence of Buddhism:

Meditation

6pm - 7:30pm

20

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Meditation/Discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm

In Maroochydore

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

21 Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

Guided Meditation

1:15pm - 1:45pm

General Teaching

with Geshe Jamyang

7pm - 8:30pm

22

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

Taste of Buddhism

1:30pm - 2:45pm

In Caloundra

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

23

Medicine Buddha

Healing Retreat with

Tenzin Chodron

Commences 9am

24 BUDDHA DAY

(See newsletter for

details)

Medicine Buddha

Healing Retreat with

Tenzin Chodron

Concludes 4:30pm

Vajrayogini

Practice Day

9:30am - 3pm

Shakyamuni

Buddha Puja

6:30pm

25

MP Continues

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10:30am - 12noon

26

MP Concludes

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

MP Teaching with

Geshe Jamyang

10am - 11:30am

In Maroochydore

Essence of Buddhism:

Meditation

6pm - 7:30pm

27

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

General Teaching

with Tony Beaumont

10:30am - 12noon

Meditation/Discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm

In Maroochydore

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

28

Silent Meditation

6:15am—7am

Guided Meditation

1:15pm - 1:45pm

5pm

Guru Puja

General Teaching

with Tony Beaumont

7pm - 8:30pm

29

Taste of Buddhism

1:30pm - 2:45pm

In Caloundra

Meditation/Discussion

6pm - 7pm

30

Mindfulness

Intensive with

NeLi Martin and

Dr. Sam Clarke

9am - 4:30pm

A Start in

Buddhist Art with

Ray Furminger

9am - 4:30pm

= Full Moon

= New Moon

NOVEMBER 2013 CHENREZIG INSTITUTE: 33 Johnsons Rd EUDLO 4554

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December teaching tour to the Tibetan-enclave in India; Dharamsala

Attend teachings with the Dalai Lama, an audience with the Kharmapa,

visit all the key Tibetan sites around Dharamsala and McLeod Ganj, including;

Tibetan Children's’ Village, Norbulingka institute, then on to Tso Pema,

Bir, Tashi Jong, and visit

Tenzin Palmo at DGL

Check the website for more details