How to Develop EquanimityA Day Retreat at Umina Beach Sun 6 Aug · 9.15am–3pm · $55/$45 In Joyful Path of Good Fortune, Venerable Geshe-la explains that if we gaze at a perfectly cloudless blue sky, we will not prefer the east to the west or the west to the east. In the same way when…
Winter Retreat – Relax, Refresh, RebootWeekend Meditation Retreat 23-25 June · Rainbow’s Reach Retreat Centre · Wyee Relax & Go Deeper, with Acceptance comes peace Take a real break and escape life’s busyness to immerse yourself in meditation, in serene surrounds just 45 minutes from Gosford. The purpose of meditation is to make the mind…
Vajrasattva Retreat Sat 15-Sun 16 April “Since purification is the root of future happiness and spiritual realisations, we should strive to cleanse our mind of delusions and negative karma by practising the meditation and recitation of Vajrasattva.” – Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso On this short guided retreat we will learn how to rely on Buddha…
Understanding the Liberating PrayerA Meditation Half Day Retreat Sat 15 July · 9.15am – 1pm · $40/$30 At this year’s International Spring Festival a transmission and explanation of the Liberating Prayer was given by Gen-la Dekyong which included a transmission Gen-la received from Venerable Geshe-la directly. For Kadampas, this practice is extremely precious. It was composed…
Mental ResilienceA Meditation Half Day Course Sat 6 May · 9.30am–1pm · $40/$30 At this half day course learn how to develop a strong flexible mind that faces challenges without fear. Bounce back from difficulties and improve your inner strength. We all need the confidence that a strong resilient mind brings. Resilience gives us the…
Silencing the Inner CriticA Meditation Half Day Course Sat 1 April · 9.30am–1pm · $40/$30 At this half day course learn how to replace the unhelpful habit of self criticism with positive ways of thinking that leave us happy and content with who we are. Through practising effective meditations that change the way we think…
Amitayus Retreat Fri 3- Sat 4 February This retreat gives us the opportunity to engage in the practice of Buddha Amitayus, which is a special method to increase our lifespan, our wisdom and our merit, or good fortune. In the sadhana of this practice Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche explains that there is nothing more…
Letting Go, Moving OnA Meditation Half Day Course Sat 11 Feb · 9.30am–1pm · $40/$30 We often find ourselves held back by past experiences and events. When things don’t work out the way we want them to, or imagined they would, our usual reaction is to become unhappy, angry and disappointed. These unpleasant feelings just…
The Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni Sun 5 Mar · 9am–3pm · $60/$40 Over the course of his life, Buddha gave us 84,000 teachings, 84,000 ways in which we can progress along a clear path to permanent peace, happiness and inner freedom. On this special day course, Resident Teacher Kelsang Monlam will grant the blessing…
The Healing Power of MeditationA Meditation Half Day Course Sat 7th January · 9.30am – 1pm · $40 The Magical Meditation Practice of Taking and Giving This ancient meditation practice taught by Buddha is one of the most powerful methods for healing our own body and mind and for practically benefiting others through healing actions.…