Tashi Choling Monthly Program
General information. Everyone is welcome to our regular meditation meetings. A gold coin is appreciated to cover room costs. Meetings are held at our meditation rooms, 2nd floor, 71 Liverpool St (above Gould's naturopathica). Please go up the laneway to the right of the building, then look for the door going into the building (between two bamboo pots). Go up the stairs to the second floor.
For more information about these classes please click on the headings below, or phone Kate MacNicol on 0432 630 796.
TUESDAY EVENINGS, 7:30 — 9 pm : Buddhist teaching, meditation and discussion — For people wishing to deepen their understanding and maintain an ongoing practice.
February 2012: Starting 7 Feb, Sue Willey, speaking on the "four thoughts that turn the mind towards the dharma".
March 2012: Guy Turnbull will present a short course on a text known as “The Precious Garland of Tenets”. (Drupta in Tibetan.) This will be based on a translation and exposition by Geshe Lhundup Sopa and Jeffrey Hopkins called “Cutting Through Appearances.” We will examine how the various main schools of Buddhism understand the teachings of selflessness and see how there is an interesting parallel with the theories of Western physics. No previous study needed for attending this course. Bring an open mind.
April 2012: Roger MacLennan, FROM DRAMA TO DHARMA What's really important in our quest for happiness and ease. Week 1: Why meditate - what does it really have to offer and how can we implement and integrate the techniques? Week 2: What did the Buddha have to say? How can we best utilise his advice? Week 3: What has changed in the history of Buddhism and how does this vast body of wisdom help us now? Week 4: Dharma in the West - Eastern tradition or tuned to our society?
May: Tony Dix.
June: Charles Chadwick.
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.
Adult Education courses are no longer being held due to a change in the pricing structure. Watch this space for an announcement of Adult Education-style "Introduction to Meditation" classes coming soon in 2012.
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