Buddhayana Forest Retreat offers temporary, monastic style meditation retreats, in the Buddhist ascetic forest tradition of Shakyamuni Buddha; Thai forest monks; Tibetan mountain yogi; Zen and Taoist hermits;
and others who have retreated to the quiet and solace of nature. To engage in a sincere and disciplined practice of meditation.

"The forest tradition offers nothing
and asks for nothing in return ..."

Buddhayana Forest Retreat is currently in its final phase of construction. To date, we have raised sixteen retreat cabins and a meditation hall. We anticipate finishing up the outfitting of the cabins during summer 2009
and our first 'Three Month Summer Retreat' is scheduled for next summer, 2010!

Buddhayana Forest Retreat's vision will have retreatants gathering to sit group meditation in the Hall each morning, then retiring to their cabins for solitary practice the remainder of the day. They will also strictly observe the first Ten Buddhist Precepts.

The housekeeping cabins are simple, rustic and comfy, while the forest setting is quiet and inspiring. Retreatants will cook and generally fend for themselves, and should expect to be self directed and motivated,
in their practice and in their personal upkeep.

"Seek out your own salvation with diligence !"
the Buddha

Contact: lizzie Bolton email address: lizziebolton@hotmail.com

KALACHAKRA, H.H. SAKYA TRIZIN, SWEDEN, 10-11 JULY 2010

We are very happy to announce that His Holiness the Sakya Trizin, head of the Tibetan Buddhist Sakya tradition, will give a Kalachakra empowerment in Stockholm, Sweden 10-11 July 2010.

There will not be a practice commitment; all are welcome to receive the empowerment as a blessing.
We are very grateful if you could spread the word about this to all who might be interested.

Information: http://www.sakya.se, email: sakyaswe@hotmail.com
The Kalachakra Organizing Committee, Sakya Changchub Chöling, Sweden

Chenrezig Institute - Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland

A Centre for Buddhist Study, Meditation and Retreat

Chenrezig institute is a Tibetan Buddhist Centre offering formal classes, guided meditations, and discussion groups each week and weekend courses. Full retreat and accommodation facilities are available in a beautiful bushland setting.

Daily Programme:

Tuesday 1:15pm ­ 1:45pm Guided meditation
Tuesday 6:30pm ­ 8:00pm General teaching with Geshe-la
Wednesday 10:30am ­ 12 noon General teaching with Geshe-la
Wednesday 6:30pm ­ 7:45pm Meditation and discussion
Thursday 1:15pm ­ 1:45pm Guided meditation
Friday 1:15pm ­ 2:30pm Buddhism for Beginners

Weekend Retreats and Courses:

A diverse and dynamic series of retreats and courses are always scheduled. Details of the upcoming programme available at www.chenrezig.com.au in the Newsletter and Calendar section.

Open Days

On the first Sunday of each month we have a free mini open day. Activities include a guided meditation at 10.30am followed by a tour of the centre at 11 am. Lunch is available from the café (bookings essential) at noon after which you could relax in the Garden of Enlightenment, enjoy reading a book or watching a video in the library and experience the quiet and peaceful environment before attending the public talk at 2pm with Geshe-la.

Dharma Club for Kids

Also on the first Sunday of each month, the Dharma Club runs from 1.45-3.30pm ­children aged five and over are welcome to join us at the Family Centre. Activities will include relaxation and meditation, as well as games, story-telling, discussion, role play, sharing and art and craft. The focus will be on fun! Please bring a water bottle, hat, sturdy shoes and beach towel or blanket for yoga. Gold coin donation appreciated for materials.

Chenrezig Institute
33 Johnsons Road, EUDLO Queensland
Email: info@chenrezig.com.au Phone: (07) 5453 2108

Karuna Meditation Group - Brisbane

Karuna Hospice in Brisbane is running a monthly Healing and
Meditation Discussion Group with a focus on "Thought Transformation"

Led by Dekyi Lee Oldershaw from Chenrezig Institute.

Time: 5.30 - 7.30pm the first Friday of the month

Venue: Building Two, Rosemount Hospital, Windsor (enter through Bryden Street)

Contact Email: 100254.3706@compuserve.com by donation and open to all.

Insight Vipassana Meditation Retreats
(Far North Queensland)

These Insight Vipassana Retreats involve daily sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks, sessions of yoga movement and chanting of loving-kindness. The retreat participants will practise Noble Silence. Participants may have personal interviews with the teacher and receive personal instructions.

Kuranda Meditation - Relaxation
Mondays -2, 9,16, 23, 30 - 10.30 am - Kuranada Rainforest Retreat.

Cairns Meditation - Relaxation
For those who wish to learn to relax and free tensions with meditative sound.
Tuesdays - 3, 10, 17, 24, - 10am Bodhicitta Vihara Wednesdays 4, 18, 25 - 6.30pm   

For further information contact:
Phone: 07 4039 0470  Email: bodhicit@iig.com.au
Bodhicitta Vihara 61 Soderberg Close, Redlynch 4870 Queensland

Melbourne Buddhist Centre
(Friends of the Western Buddhist Order)
1 Pitt Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3056
Phone: (03) 9380 4303

Monday: Drop-in meditation class at 1.00pm. (Centre open 11am to 4pm)

Wednesday: Friend's open evening at 7.30pm (door open by 7.00pm)
Drop-in meditation class for newcomers, Meditation, Dharma talks, Monthly Full Moon Puja.
(Centre open 11am to 4pm)

Thursday: Course evening - Introductory meditation courses, Practical Buddhism courses.

Friday: Practice evening for regular meditators - double meditation and Puja. (Centre open 11am to 4pm)

Weekends: Retreats, day seminars, occasional events, arts evenings and traditional festivals.

For further information,
please contact the Melbourne Buddhist Centre.

NAN TIEN TEMPLE - TWO DAY MEDITATION RETREAT

(EVERY SECOND WEEKEND OF THE MONTH)

COMMENCE FROM 4:00PM SAT. CONCLUDE AT 10:30AM SUN.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION , PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT
NAN TIEN TEMPLE - NSW  AUSTRALIA  (02) 42720500

SYDNEY ZEN CENTRE

251 Young Street Annandale NSW 2038
Phone (02) 9660 2993
Website: www.szc.org.au


We are a sangha supporting one another in the practice of Zen Buddhism We meet Monday and Wednesday evenings for zazen at our zendo in Annandale, when dokusan (interviews) are available.

We hold several traditional sesshin throughout the year. 'Sesshin' means 'to touch the heart-mind' and is a time of intensive zen training.

We are affiliated with the Diamond Sangha established by Robert Aitken roshi.
SZC's resident teachers are Subhana Barzaghi roshi and Gillian Coote roshi. Paul Maloney and Maggie Gluek, apprentice teachers, also teach at the centre.

ZAZEN AND DOKUSAN
7 - 9pm Mondays with Subhana Barzaghi, Paul Maloney or Maggie Gluek
7 - 9pm Wednesdays with Gillian Coote

ZAZENKAI
8.30 - noon on the third Sunday of each month, with a Dharma talk at 10am, and dokusan with one of the teachers.

• Weekly Sunday night sit from 6pm - 8pm in Maleny, Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
Sitting and walking meditation followed by a tape or reading from a variety of Buddhist traditions.

Wat Dhammarangsee, the first official Buddhist Monastery in Victoria, has a new Temple. It is a wonderful place in which to meditate. Each Sunday evening, we meet to practice meditation, discuss the Buddha's teachings, share inspiration, undertake loving kindness meditations, and socialise. Buddhist monks are in attendance.

Time: Every Sunday 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Activity:
5.00 - 5.50 pm Chat over tea/coffeeg b 6.00 -.6.20 pm Chanting by the Monks
6.25 - 6.50 pm Guided Meditation
6.50 - 7.00 pm Discussion
7.00 - 7.15 pm Silent Meditation
7.15 - 7.25 pm Loving Kindness Meditation
7.30 Depart.

Parking: enter up driveway between the two houses and park at back.

What To Bring: cushion if you sit on floor (chairs and kneeling stools are available); shawl although the Temple is heated.

All are welcome. People come for many reasons: to learn the basics of relaxation; to learn how to meditate and be mindful; to explore the spiritual dimension. Whatever your reason, you are welcome to join us. The teaching is in English and the Western idiom. The Thai community supports the Temple. The instruction is free.

Vajrasattva Mountain Centre
155 Lurline Street, Katoomba, Blue Mountains NSW

» Healing Meditation:
Meditations and Tibetan Buddhist concepts to assist with self-healing - Monday 6 - 7pm.

» Beginners Meditation:
Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism and meditation. - Thursdays 7.30 - 8.30 pm

» Guided Meditation:
Meditations for more experienced practitioners.
But all welcome! - Friday 7.30 - 8.30 pm.

» Lam-Rim Mediation and Tara Puja:
  Saturdays 2.00 pm. by donation.

Email: vajrasat@lisp.com.au Phone/Fax: (02) 4782 1931

• Meditation: Thursday night at 7.30pm; Friday morning at 10.30am

• Study Group: Every Tuesday night at 7.30pm

Study Group 2 - announcements will be made at meditation for new introductory course
Study Group 3 - Lam Rim Study Group will commence in July (must have read first text "Wisdom Energy"

Venue: Private home in Wamberal, Central Coast
Contact: Jill on 43248266 for details

• Meditation Class is on every Wednesday 7pm - 9pm.
• Sunday Dhamma Class is on every Sunday from 2pm - 3.30pm
  commencing on 2nd Feb for all ages.
• Our Sunday Service is on every second Sunday of the month from 10am - 2pm.
  
  Phone: (02) 9310 1103, Fax: 9310 2269, Email: bmcentre@bodhikusuma.com

Calm Abiding Workshop
12th and 26th October
9.30 – 12.30pm
A gentle way to learn to meditate and to bring your awareness to the multitude of distractions within yourself.You will also learn how to manage your distractions through concentrative techniques.
Cost $30 per day Introduction to Buddhism
19th October and 2nd November
9.30 – 12.30pm
A simply course for people who are enthusiastic to learn a little bit more about what is Buddhism and what is the path and how it can help you enrich your life and the world around you.
Cost $30 per day

Sundays
9.00 – 10.00am
Vajrapani Practice (this practice is for those who have received the Vajrapani Initiation only).
Cost by donation Sundays
10.00 – 11.30am
Rinpoche ’s guided meditation on audiotape on the four Buddhist foundations and ultimate and relative Bodhicitta followed by Refuge Practice.
Cost by donation

Meditation at Mahasiddha Buddhist Centre
and drop-in meditation classes around Sydney
85 Old South Head Road, Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
Phone: (02) 9387 7717 Email: info@meditateinsydney.org
Website: www.meditateinsydney.org

Mahasiddha Buddhist Centre provides a facility where people can learn about meditation and the Buddhist way of life. We offer a full programme suitable for everyone, ranging from introductory classes to advanced classes, retreats and weekend courses. The Centre regularly holds meditation day courses. ‘Simply Meditate’ classes are held at the Centre on Tuesday evenings (7.30­8.45pm) & Thursday mornings (11.30am-12.45pm). These classes are a weekly chance to discover the peace of meditation for yourself by exploring meditation techniques and positive minds. Class fee: $14.

Drop-in meditation classes around Sydney
In these classes a different aspect of meditation and Buddhism will be explained. The classes are self-contained so you can drop in any week. Each class consists of guided meditations, teaching and discussion followed by refreshments. Beginners are welcome. Class fee: $14.

Balmain
Mondays 7.30­9.30pm, Balmain Public School, 1 Eaton St

Bondi Beach
Saturdays 11am­12.15pm, Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach

Bondi Junction
Wednesdays 7.30­9.30pm, Equilibrium Yoga, 31-37 Oxford St

City
‘ Simply Meditate’ Tuesdays 12.30­1.30pm, City Dance Centre, 161 Castlereagh Street, Sydney.

Chatswood
Thursdays 7.30­9.30pm, Dougherty Community Centre, 7 Victor St

Glebe
Tuesdays 7.30­9.30pm, Glebe Library, 186 Glebe Point Rd

Kings Cross
Tuesdays 7.30­9.30pm, Rex Centre, 58a Macleay St

Manly
Thursdays 7.30­9.30pm, Manly Community Centre, Wentworth St

Neutral Bay
Mondays 7.30­9.30pm, Neutral Bay Public School, Cnr Ben Boyd Rd & Yeo St

Newtown
Thursdays 7.30­9.30pm, Dickson Space, 35-39 Dickson Street

North Sydney
'Simply Meditate' Wednesdays 1.00­2.00pm, Conference Room, Stanton Library, 234 Miller Street

Paddington
Mondays 7.30­9.30pm, Paddington Public School, Oxford St

Randwick
Thursdays 7.30­9.30pm, Randwick Boys High School, cnr Avoca & Rainbow Sts

Surry Hills
Thursdays 7.30­9.30pm, Bourke St Public School, 590 Bourke Street

For more information: please call Mahasiddha Buddhist Centre or see our website www.meditateinsydney.org

The Lotus Group Meditation Meeting provides a place for all those in recovery from addiction, 12-step or otherwise, who are interested in a regular opportunity to both meditate and share with like minded people. The meeting is held in the peaceful surroundings of the Sydney Buddhist Centre, which provides an ideal arena for engaged practise. The meeting is neither exclusively 12-step or Buddhist, but has its influences in both traditions. People of any recovery tradtion or faith are most welcome to attend. The format is simple and blends the practise of meditation and sharing into a cohesive and integrated whole. The meditation component is guided so beginners are most welcome, as of course are the more experienced. Michael, who has a daily meditation practise and who has also been sober and clean himself since July 1992, leads the meetings. When: Meeting Time Sundays, 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Please arrive early. Also note that no meetings are held during the months of December & January.
Cost: $5 minimum donation to the Centre
More Info: Please contact Michael on 0400 818 984 or email me at lotusgroupsydney@yahoo.com.au
Internet: Website at geocities.com/lotusgroupsydney/mypage.html

Courses, classes, retreats and workshops all year round
Teacher: John Barter Contact: 02 9460 4131 Web: www.wellawareness.com.au

Date: the meeting will be held on the last Saturday of each month henceforth
Venue: Sangha Lodge. 20 Victoria Street, Lewisham.
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Subject: Varies each month

About the Group: This is an informal discussion group. Its aim is to discuss topics on Dharma. All members will be invited to contribute to topics for discussion, providing reading material, discussion, or just simply to sit and listen to others. The group will not be supervised by a teacher as such; however, help will be at hand when needed.

If possible, please come to the meeting with some ideas, reading material, or notes, which are relevant to the topic.

For More Information: Please contact Iman on:
Ph: 9791 9444, Fax: 9791 9433, Mob: 0417 408 795
Email: imansafi@hotmail.com

Sangha Lodge - 20 Victoria Street, Lewisham 2049 Sydney

Atisha Centre
Eaglehawk, Bendigo - Victoria

[ Click on link for: Atisha Centre's Program and Newsletter ]

Study Group at Atisha Centre
The Monday night study group begins at 7.30 pm.

This will be a continuation of studying Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand by Pabongka Rinpoche. Tony will be present each week to lead.

Note that the study group for 1999 will finish on December 13th, for Xmas recess
and then restart from February 7th.

If you want to find out more about what is involved with the study group then please see John at the centre or ring him and leave a message on 5446 9033

Thursday Evenings - First and third Thursday of each month.
New time slot 7.30pm to 8.30pm - 10 Mercy Street
Led by Mary Wiseman

You will be introduced to different relaxation techniques, and stabilising meditation.

Over the next two months Mary will focus on developing mindfulness through stabilising meditation. The nine levels of concentration will be looked at. The great value of mindfulness and stabilising meditation is that it helps to slow down the mind that is always busy, and thinking too much. It helps to reduce anxiety and worry, and opens the mind into a more still and spacious awareness.
Techniques for relaxing and renewal are also incorporated within the meditation.

Mary is a nurse and counsellor and, has two children.
These evenings will be quite suitable for new people.
Donation of $2. All welcome

I have been counselling for over two years now and have commenced an Advanced Diploma in Counselling Psychology. I would like to offer my services to anyone. I use a solution focussed approach which will incorporate Buddhist principles and techniques. I will be counselling from Atisha Centre. My service is an offering to the centre and I will be asking all clients to also make an offering to the centre in payment for this service. You can contact me at home to make an appointment on 5443 3745 - Mary

Sunday Mornings
10am at Atisha Centre, every Sunday unless there is something else on at the centre, usually led by a member of the sangha. Meditation followed by teaching and open question and discussion time, then morning tea. Note that for the Rigpa weekend course, usual Sunday meditation will be held in the old gompa. As we will be short of cushions, please bring a cushion for this weekend only.
Donation of $3, members $2. All welcome

Bookings – Please contact John Wright on 54 46 9033 (AH)
If you have any questions you can also ring Tony on 54 46 36 91.
Atisha Centre, RMB 1530, Eaglehawk, 3556 (54 46 3336)

Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre

Buddhist Welfare Services

Welfare services are available at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre, Perth Western Australia from Monday to Friday between 9.00am to 5.00pm. The main purpose of this service is to provide assistance to migrants and refugees in the following ways:

Providing information on types of welfare services available to migrants and assisting them to access these services. Advocating on behalf of migrants. Counselling services and Community activities.

If you would like to know more about these services, or would like to talk to a Welfare Worker in confidence, please call Jayanthi or Barbara on 9344 4220

Sydney Buddhist Centre
(Friends of the Western Buddhist Order)

Meditation and Buddhist Study Evenings
on Wednesdays at Newtown Centre 

A meditation of about 40 minutes starting around 710pm is followed by a tea break then a Dharma discussion led by an Order Member from the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order.

Activities are currently being held on Wednesday evenings from 7 pm to 9-30 pm Newtown.

Introductory Buddhism Course

Five week course

Dharmananda, an ordained member of the Western Buddhist Order for over 20 years will be introducing the Buddha's Eightfold Path and how to apply these teachings in our daily lives.

Buddhism teaches that every human being has the potential to become happier, kinder, wiser - even infinitely so.  The Buddha was a human being who, through his own efforts, realised the path the Enlightenment.   Rooted in awareness that all things are impermanent, constantly subject to change, the Buddhist teachings are a means whereby, through effort, we too can reach our full potential.

Any enquires about Sydney Buddhist Centre
please leave a message on our answer phone on 02 9519 0440

Vajrayana Institute
22 Linthorpe Street, Newtown NSW 2042
Phone: + 61 2 9550 2066
Infoline: + 61 2 9550 2595
Fax: + 61 2 9550 4966
Email: office@vajrayana.com.au
Web site: www.vajrayana.com.au

Tradition: Mahayana (Tibetan)
Teacher: Geshe Ngawang Sampten
Director: Cheryl Gough

Vajrayana Institute is a branch of the FPMT (Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition), a network of over 150 Buddhist Centres in Australia and around the world.

We offer meditation classes, introductory courses, a regular teaching program and spiritual advice.

The centre has a resident Tibetan teacher and also host's visits by international guest teachers.

You are welcome to browse in our extensive library, circumambulate our stupa, or just relax in our peaceful environment.

Please call us for a complimentary newsletter and details of our program. Alternatively, you can download the current program, located in the newsletter, from our website www.vajrayana.com.au

Langri Tangpa Centre
51 Enoggera Rd Newmarket, Brisbane.
Phone: (07) 3356 9523

» INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM
Wednesday evenings: 6:30-7:30 pm led by Eddie Peet

An introduction to Buddhism, based on the Lam.Rim (The Graduated Path to Enlightenment). The fundamental principles of Buddhism are explained, followed by a meditation and the opportunity for questions and discussion
Facility fee: $5 (Covers attendance at both groups.)

» MEDITATION and DISCUSSION
Wednesday evenings: 7:30-8:30 pm led by Eddie Peet

This group is suitable for beginners and experienced students. Currently the group is studying Jack Kornfield's A Path with Heart, followed by meditation and discussion. Facility fee: $5 (Covers attendance at both groups.)

BUDDHA HOUSE - ADELAIDE
  Spiritual and Educational Program

MONDAYS
• Learn to Meditate at  6.00pm
Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy & Meditation at 7.30pm 

Buddha House, 3 Nelson Street, Fullarton, Adelaide SA
Telephone/Answ: (08) 8379 9153