TUESDAY EVENINGS, 7:30 — 9 pm : Buddhist teaching, meditation and discussion — For people wishing to deepen their understanding and maintain an ongoing practice. See below and download flyer

1st Tuesday of every month — Light On Tantra (led by Tony Dix)
“Light on Tantra” Meditation encourages us to come into reality! Tantra is a method of enabling us to loosen the bonds of the conditioned “ordinary” self and realise the true nature of our being. This Tuesday evening will explore the meaning of Tantra in it Tibetan context with some readings from introductory texts on Tantra, some discussion and gentle, light practice! Currently we are exploring Vajrasattva practice.

2nd Tuesday of every month — Lojong, Mind Training (led by Charles Chadwick)
Lojong means “to tame.” It is also known as Thought Transformation. With Lojong training we can achieve Bodhisattva mind.

3rd Tuesday of every month — Mahamudra (led by Roger McLennan)
Mahamudra — “great gesture”. Mahamudra meditation unifies calm abiding and insight to bring us to an experience of “ordinary mind,” that state of natural awakeness and luminosity which lies at the heart of all experience, beyond suffering and duality.

4th Tuesday of every month — Lam Rim (led by Sue Willey)
Lam Rim — the words actually mean “stages of the path.” The Lam Rim condenses all of the teachings of Buddhadharma into a series of graded and logical steps which, if followed, lead one directly to the experience of awakening or Buddhahood. Beginning with a consideration of what it means to be human with the particular gifts and opportunities that this affords us, through issues such as death and impermanence, the nature and cause of suffering, through to a thorough investigation of the interdependence of all phenomena and the resulting awakening of compassion, a good heart, the Lam Rim is a ready guide on the enlightenment path.

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, 6:30 — 7:45 pm : Introduction to Meditation — An opportunity to investigate and practice simple meditation led by experienced practitioners. Learn a way of finding some peace and centredness in an often painful and busy life. Join us for a regular weekly practice to develop awareness and stability in your daily life. This class is open to anyone at any time. You do not need previous experience in meditation to attend, just curiosity and an open mind! Download flyer

Lunchtime sitting — Mondays and Wednesdays 12.30-1.00. Low key "just sitting" meditation, often with a bit of a chat afterwards. Jill, Ron and Andreas are trying to ensure that there's always someone there. Very occasionally it doesn't happen because no-one with a key can make it ... a good opportunity to practise equanimity if you're waiting and nothing happens ;-). Everyone welcome.

Buddhism for Mothers — Every last Saturday in the month, 3-5pm.
An opportunity to take some respite from the challenging path of motherhood. The session will include buddhist meditation practices and teachings to enable us to remain peaceful and kind to ourselves and others. Allowing us to cope with the day to day challenges of motherhood with a good heart. Sorry no childcare is available.

Sessions allow time for meditation, teachings, discussion and a cup of tea.
For more details contact Madhu on 0407369012 or download this flyer

Chöd Practice Group — meets monthly, for initiates who wish to practise together. Phone 0413 527 954 for information.

Tsog — From Roslyn Alexander: "Tsog practice gives me an intent to do sadhana practice twice a month when I know thousands of other students world wide are doing the same. Since the dates are set by the new moon, I feel the potency of the practice is amplified by synchronising it with others who use a deity practice to inspire them. Having had the golden opportunity to sit long retreats with other students of Zasep Rinpoche, I delight in remembering the sangha practising together and imagine them sitting with me."
Please contact Roslyn on 0439995655 for more information