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Rigpa Brisbane
Address: 2/19 Enoggera Terrace
GPO Box 2658, Brisbane, 4001. Red Hill Qld
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Dzogchen Longchen Nyingthik
Phone: (07) 3030 0649
E-mail: rigpa@rigpabrisbane.org
Website: http://www.rigpabrisbane.org
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Main Contact: Natalie Stuart (Phone: (07) 3630 4979)
Spiritual Director: Sogyal Rinpoche
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Rigpa aims to present the Buddhist tradition of Tibet in a way that is both completely authentic, and as relevant as possible to the lives and needs of modern men and women.
Open to all schools and traditions of Buddhist wisdom, and with the guidance and gracious patronage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Rigpa offers those following the Buddhist teachings a complete path of study and practice, along with the environment they need to experience the teachings fully.
Under the Spiritual Direction of Sogyal Rinpoche, Rigpa has grown into an international network of over 100 centres in 23 countries. Rinpoche is a world renowned Buddhist teacher from Tibet and the author of the highly acclaimed book - the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying.
Rigpa Brisbane offers a number of courses and events which bring students together with the teachings in an interactive environment.
The centre is roughly a 10 minute drive from the CBD. Parking is available the lot accross the road (see map).
Entrance is via the gate on the right of Kids on the Terrace
Rigpa Canberra
Address: Level 1A, 27 Mulley Street Holder ACT 2611
Tradition: Vajrayana, Dzogchen tradition of the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism
Affiliation: Rigpa Fellowship
Phone: 02 6181 7124
E-mail: canberra@rigpa.org.au
Website: http://canberra.rigpa.org.au/
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Spiritual Director: Sogyal Rinpoche
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There is no resident teacher. We are all dedicated students of Sogyal Rinpoche who volunteer to provide a place and opportunity to study Buddhism.
We hold regular meditation sessions open to the public. Introductory courses are offered usually twice a year. On-going curriculum for deepening the path. Contact the centre for details for schedules.
How to find Rigpa Canberra
Rigpa Canberra is located at Level 1A, 27 Mulley Street, Holder, off either Streeton or Dixon Drives.
Note: the door to the Community Centre closes at 5.30 pm and so for attendance at evening meditation or courses or other events after hours, it is important to arrive on time so someone can be there to let you in. A mobile phone number will be provided for latecomers enrolled in particular courses.
Ringwood Buddhist Meditation Group
Address: 70 Jeffrey Drive Ringwood 3134 Vic
Tradition: Theravada, Western
Phone: 0424 196 583
E-mail: enquiries@meditationringwood.org.au
Website: http://www.meditationringwood.org.au/
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The Ringwood Buddhist Meditation Group meets at the:
Maroondah Federation Estate
32 Greenwood Ave
RINGWOOD, VIC, 3134.
Melways Ref: 49 H10
Rongton Buddhist Centre Incorporated
Address: Contact Robin for details Alderley Qld
Tradition: Vajrayana, Sakya
Affiliation: Sakya Losal Choe Dzong (Canberra)
Phone: 07 33115532 Mob. 0439 992 312 0409 486 540
E-mail: rongtonbrisbane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.rongtonbuddhistcentre.org
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President: Robin Mathieson Email (Phone: (07) 33568791)
Main Contact: Ven. Tsultim Email (Phone: (07) 33524730)
Teacher: Ven. Lekshe Tsultim
Spiritual Director: Lama Choedak Rinpoche
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Location: north Brisbane
Weekly Practice Schedule:
Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm: Refuge prayers & Calm Abiding Meditation practice followed by Chenrezig practice and tea & chat.Tuesdays evenings at 7.30pm: Introduction to Calm Abiding Meditation (8 week course)
Weekly Vajrayana practice:
Saturday morning at 7.00am: Green Tara Puja (All welcome)
Calm Abiding Meditation at 8am. with Refuge Prayers and some prostrations (recommended but optional) suitable for all.
Sunday morning at 9.30am: White Tara (uncommon version)
White Soor Offering for the Deceased by requestCheck our new website for up and coming events http://www.buddhanet.info/%22http://www.rongtonbuddhistcentre.org//%22
Sadaham Sewana Buddhist Centre
Address: 45 Fitzpatrick Street Menangle Park NSW 2563
Tradition: Theravada, Sri Lankan Galduwan Forest Tradition
Phone: +61 (0) 487 402 223
E-mail: info@sadahamsewana.org.au
Website: https://sadahamsewana.org.au/
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Spiritual Director: Venerable Wagadapola Wimalagnana Thero
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Sadaham Sewana is an organisation established with the noble intention of spreading the teachings of supreme Gothama Buddha and allowing the local community to engage in mindfulness activities leading to liberation from Samsara Dukka.
With strong motivation and support from the local Buddhist community, Sadaham Sewana was established in year 2021. The overwhelming enthusiasm within the devotees is an indication that Sadaham Sewana has a great potential to deliver to the spiritual needs of the local community.
Sadaham Sewana Buddhist Centre operates under full guidance and spiritual leadership of Kalyani Yogashrama Samstha / Galduwan Forest Tradition. Śrī Kalyāṇī Yogāśrama Sansthā, also known as the Galduwa Forest Tradition is an independent part of the Sri Lankan Rāmañña Nikāya Buddhist ordination line, with their headquarters in Galduva, Kahawa – Ambalangoda. They keep a strict standard of Vinaya, recognised as the strictest standard of any major organisation in Sri Lanka. It is the largest forest sect of the Sri Lankan Sangha.
Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara & Buddhist Vihara Victora
Address: 125 Homestead Road Berwick Vic 3806
Tradition: Theravada, Sri Lankan
Affiliation: Siri Vajiragnana Dharmayathanaya (Sri Lanka)
Phone: 61 3 9702 6275
Fax: 61 3 9702 6274
E-mail: committee@vihara.org.au
Website: http://www.vihara.org.au/
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Main Contact: Ven. Digamadulle Wimalananda Thera
Teacher: Ven. Digamadulle Wimalananda Thera
Spiritual Director: Ven. Gangodawilla Soma Thera
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Teachers: Ven. Digamadulle Wimalananda and Thera Ven. Kalyanadhamma Thero
About Buddhist Vihara Victoria
Buddhist Vihara Victoria Inc. (BVV) was established in 1994 under the guidance of the late Venerable Gangodawila Soma Thero. The association is affiliated to the Siri Vajiragnana Dharmayathanaya in Sri Lanka. From its inception, there were three major objectives for setting up this Vihara:
1) Setting up an education, research and Information centre to make the Buddha’s teaching (Dhamma) available to all who come in search of it
2) To be a focal point for the next generation of Australians to learn and follow the Buddhist way of life including practices of Dana (letting go), Seela (virtue) and Bhavana (meditation).
3) To safeguard and protect the welfare of all living beings and promote inter-communal peace, harmony and amity.
The Vihara, which started at Noble Park grew in numbers until, the pressing need for more space made it necessary to move to more spacious premises.
A residence for the monks was built on a five acre property in Berwick and the Vihara moved there in March 2001 and was named Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara.
Plans are underway to construct a hall to provide space for all those benefiting from the services provided by the Vihara.
These include; the Dhamma school, meditation programs, public discourses, cultural and religious festivals. This will also house the library and research facility.
Samyasling The Dzogchen Community in Melbourne
Address: call to enquire Melbourne Vic
Tradition: Vajrayana, Dzogchen
Affiliation: Dzogchen Community of Namgyalgar
Phone: 041-028-8487
E-mail: melbourne@dzogchen.org.au
Website: http://www.dzogchen.org.au/melbourne---samyasling.html
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Spiritual Director: Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
Main Contact: Sean Read (Phone: 0414610243)
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Regular practice sessions including:
Video Webcast teachings of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu held throughout the year.
Regular courses in Tibetan Yantra Yoga, Vajra Dance and Buddhist philosophy and application.
please see http://www.buddhanet.info/wbd/\ under the Melbourne page for further details
or contact Sam on 0448387710 or at melbourne@dzogchen.org.au
Sangha bilong Groim Klia Save
Address: Kali Island Buddhist Centre,
Western Manus,Manus Province,
Papua New Guinea Western Manus Papua New Guinea
Tradition: Mahayana, Non-Sectarian, Zen - Soto lineage
Affiliation: Open Way Zen, Brisbane Australia
E-mail: quentingenshu@gmail.com
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Spiritual Director: Quentin Genshu Email
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Regular meditation meetings of Sangha at Kalis Island and Lessau village.
Retreat Centres at Herma, near Kali Island and at Karanas near Lessau.
Retreats held six monthly at both centres. Introductory retreats based on the four foundations of Mindfulness.
Santi Forest Monastery
Address: 100 Coalmines Road, Bundanoon, NSW 2578 Bundanoon NSW 2578
Tradition: Theravada, Bhikkhuni
Affiliation: Australian Sangha Association http://australiansangha.org/
Phone: +612 4883 6331
E-mail: santioffice@gmail.com
Website: http://www.santifm.org
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Spiritual Director: Ajahn Brahm
Founding Abbot (Now Retired): Bhante Sujato
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Telephone +612 4883 6331
Shambhala Melbourne Meditation
Address: Ceres Community Environment Park Brunswick East Vic 3057
Tradition: Vajrayana, Shambhala straddles 3 lineages, Kagyu, Nyingma and Shambhala , the latter coming from the terma teachings of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche.
Affiliation: Shambhala International
Phone: 0457056601
Fax: 03 9701 2315
E-mail: melbourne@shambhala.info
Website: https://melbourne.shambhala.info/
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Main Contact: Aine Marron Email (Phone: 03 9700 2587)
Teacher: Pema Chodron
Practice & Study: Rick Dawe Email
Spiritual Director: Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
Centre Director: Aine Marron Email (Phone: 03 9700 2587)
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Regular weekly events are offered at our inner city location – mostly on Tuesday evenings 7:00pm – 9:00pm.
Ceres Community Environment Park in the Eco House – the first house on the right as you go through the gates at the end of Lee St, which runs off Roberts St, Brunswick East (VIC 3057).
Shen Phen Ling Study Group
Address: PO Box 178, Wodonga, VIC 3690 , Vic
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Gelugpa FPMT
Affiliation: FPMT
Phone: (02) 6059 8104 AH
E-mail: shenpenling@hotmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1103010469783468&id=127159787368546
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Main Contact: Coordinator Gary Townsend
Spiritual Director: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
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Our group meet at the Border College of Natural Therapies, 24 Brockley Street, Wodonga, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m
Shenpen Australia
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Tradition: Vajrayana, Nyingma Tibetan
Affiliation: Dzogchen Monastery, South India
Phone: 0416 404 826
E-mail: shenpen@shenpenaustralia.org
Website: http://www.shenpenaustralia.org
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Spiritual Director: H.E. the 7th Dzogchen Rinpoche, Jigme Losel Wangpo
Notes and Events:
Shenpen is a world-wide network of volunteer organisations that support the work of Dzogchen Shri Senha Charitable Society (DSSCS), an Indian registered charity. DSSCS specialises in healthcare, educational and social welfare projects for the Dhondenling Tibetan settlement and the local Indian community in Karnataka state, South India. Guided by Dzogchen Rinpoche, the internationalsangha have established Shenpen in America, Australia, France, Germany, Holland, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Shenpen also helps preserve the unique cultural and spiritual heritage of Tibet and hosts Dzogchen Rinpoches international teaching tours every year.
The word shenpen comes from the Tibetan shen la phenpa, which literally means to bring benefit to others. Dzogchen Rinpoche has dedicated his life to charitable service and works tirelessly to improve the quality of life of so many people. As an example of wisdom in action, Dzogchen Rinpoche guides his students so that their lives can make a positive difference and bring lasting benefit to all.
Shenpen Australia
Address: PO BOX 263 Seacliff Park SA , 5049
Tradition: Vajrayana, Dzogchen
Phone: 61 (0) 416 404 826
E-mail: shenpen@shenpenaustralia.org
Website: http://www.shenpenaustralia.org/shenpen
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Spiritual Director: His Eminence the 7th Dzogchen Rinpoche, Jigme Losel Wangpo
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Study & Practice
- E-mail:spiritual@shenpenaustralia.org
- Phone:+61 (0) 402 087 032
- Phone:+61 (0) 416 404 826
Shenpen is a world-wide network of volunteer organisations that support the work of Dzogchen Shri Senha Charitable Society (DSSCS), an Indian registered charity. DSSCS specialises in healthcare, educational and social welfare projects for the Dhondenling Tibetan settlement and the local Indian community in Karnataka state, South India. Guided by Dzogchen Rinpoche, the international sangha have established Shenpen in America, Australia, France, Germany, Holland, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Shenpen also helps preserve the unique cultural and spiritual heritage of Tibet and hosts Dzogchen Rinpoche's international teaching tours every year.
The word shenpen comes from the Tibetan shen la phenpa, which literally means to bring benefit to others. Dzogchen Rinpoche has dedicated his life to charitable service and works tirelessly to improve the quality of life of so many people. As an example of wisdom in action, Dzogchen Rinpoche guides his students so that their lives can make a positive difference and bring lasting benefit to all.
Shenpen Australia is a not for profit organisation. It was registered in 2006 in Australia (Shenpen Incorporated, Incorporation No A39025). ABN: 26 260 371 498
SIBA - Sakya International Buddhist Academy
Address: 2592 Gelantipy Road, W Tree (near Buchan Caves )
East Gippsland, Victoria W-Tree Vic 3885
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Sakya,Tsarpa Lineage
Affiliation: Tibetan Buddhist Society of Canberra
Phone: 03 5155 0329
Fax: (03) 5155 0359
E-mail: siba@sakya.com.au
Website: http://www.sakya.com.au/siba/
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Main Contact: Jampal or Pam Gray (Phone: 03 5155 0329)
Teacher: Lama Choedak Rinpoche
Spiritual Director: Lama Choedak Rinpoche
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http:///www.sakya.com.au/siba/
This centre also called Tsarchen Choeling
Tel - (03) 5155 0329
Variety of retreats . . . some are weekends, some are long weekends, some are 5 or 10 days long, some are Calm Abiding meditation, some are specifically Buddhist eg Medicine Buddha, White Tara, Ngung-Nye, Hevajra, Ngondro.
Then theres Easter Health & Wellness Retreat, Tai Chi & Meditation (April), Essential Recipes for a Great Life (with Gabriel Gate in Nov 09), Family Retreat (Dec/Jan) and Yoga Retreats (see website for details).
Accommodation is in motel-styled rooms with ensuites - 4 beds in a room, singles, twins & doubles are available. Organic food garden, abundant wild-life; "beautiful & serene - ideal for contemplation."
Beautiful rural setting in Snowy River High Country in East Gippsland Victoria, the Centre was formally known as ONTOS; 1 hour from Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance, 5 hrs from Melb or Canberra; public transport available. (see details on website).
Buddhist nuns & monks & celebrant to officiate at weddings, funerals.
South Australian Zhu-Lin Buddhist Association
Address: 151-155 May Terrace, Ottoway SA 5013 SA
Tradition: Mahayana, Pure Land, Chinese
Phone: 08) 8447 4022
E-mail: cwzhulin@yahoo.com.au
Website: http://www.zhulinsa.org/en/
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Contact: Ms Caren Wong (Phone: 0401 011 931)
Teacher: Ven. Master Shi Jiewen
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If you are interested in the organised Temple Tours for School children or other community groups, please contact Samantha Chua at 08 84684144 or 0430382407, or email samantha.chua@roh.com.au
Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara
Address: 78, Austin Avenue, Kenwick, WA 6107 WA
Tradition: Theravada, Sri Lankan
Affiliation: Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara - Canberra
Phone: (08) 9493 0040
E-mail: info@srilankanvihara.org.au
Website: http://srilankanvihara.org.au/
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Teacher: Resident monk: Ven. Beruwala Siri Sobhitha Thero
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Perth Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara was established as an incorporated Body in 1998. It is situated at 78, Austin Avenue, Kenwick, about 17 km south of Perth. It is easily accessed via Albany Highway by car and the closest train station is Kenwick station.
The Temple serves the needs of the Sri Lankan Buddhist Community and is also open to anyone interested in the study of Lord Buddha's Teachings and Meditation, including Meditation techniques.
The Temple conducts a Dhamma School for children between the ages of 4 and 15 on Sundays. The premises are also used on Sunday afternoons by Perth Sinhala School to conduct the Sinhala Language classes.
A number of programs are run at our temple; and currently the premises have developed into a cultural centre for the Sri Lankan Sinhalese community of WA. The Venerable Resident Monks also make themselves available for counselling, Bodhi puja, and Bana and Dana at residences on invitation. They also visit the sick and provide blessings Blessing (seth pirith) at special occasions.
Main objectives of the Temple:
* To facilitate the Buddhist way of life, as practiced in Sri Lanka
* To facilitate the teaching of Dhamma for the betterment of all
* To conduct guided Meditation classes and teach meditation techniques
* To conduct a school for moral education for children based on Buddhist Philosophy
Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara
Address: 30 Jenke Circuit Kambah (Canberra) ACT 2902
Tradition: Theravada, Sri Lankan
Affiliation: Australia Sri Lanka Buddhist Association of Canberra
Phone: +61 2 6296 2503
E-mail: info@slbvc.org
Website: https://slbvc.org/
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President: Mr. Jayantha Kottege
Secretary: Dr. Tala Talgaswatta
Notes and Events:
A regular mediation class (Vipassana Mediation) is conducted in English at the Temple on every Wednessday at 7.30 pm. The class is conducted by Dr Lalith Ranatunga and supported by resident Bhanthe. All are welcome.
Sri Lanka Dhamma Vihara Association of Canberra
Address: 379 Gundaroo Drive Gunghalin ACT 2912
Tradition: Theravada, Sri Lankan
Phone: (02) 6166 2604
E-mail: info@dhammavihara.org.au
Website: http://www.dhammavihara.org.au/
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Sri Lanka Dhamma Vihara of Canberra (SLDVAC) is a Buddhist Association. Established in 2007, it provides services to its community through promotion of Buddhist philosophy and Buddhist way of life. It also offers Weekend Daham School too. Dhamma Vihara welcomes Buddhists and all well-wishers.
Sun Mountain Zen Community
Address: St Paul\'s Anglican Church Hall 554 Vulture Street East Brisbane Qld Qld
Tradition: Mahayana, Rinzai and Soto Zen,Sanbokyodan (school of Zen, Roselyn Stone Roshi.
Phone: (07) 3298 5094
Fax: 07) 3298 5883
E-mail: info@sunmountainzen.org
Website: http://www.sunmountainzen.org.au/
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Teacher: : Dr. Rev. Mervyn Lander and Dr. Rev Cecilie Lander
Main Contact: Arno Hess
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Welcome to the Brisbane based Sun Mountain Zen Community. Sun Mountain Zen is an intentional community of Zen practitioners guided by Mervyn and Cecilie Lander. They are authorized teachers of the Sanbokyodan (school of Zen), Kamakura, Japan and are Dharma heirs of Roselyn Stone Roshi.Our practice combines elements of both Rinzai and Soto traditions of training.
Zen practice is appropriate to all who seek the contemplative way, irrespective of whether they have a specific religious affiliation or none.
No previous experience of Zen or meditation is required to participate in this Brisbane Zen community.
We sit every Monday from 7PM to 8:30 PM. Individual Zen insturctions are provided.
Sunnatarama Forest Monastery
Address: Lot 13 Teudts Road, Bundanoon NSW 2578 NSW
Tradition: Theravada, Thai Forest
Phone: (02) 4884 4262 (am - best to ring before 11.00 meal.)
Fax: (02) 4884 4496
E-mail: sunnata@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.sunnataram.org/
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Main Contact: Ven. Ajahn Noom
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The monastery situated on 99 acres, 9 kms from Bundanoon along the road to Goulburn, borders a national park stretching 30kms to Jervis Bay. Few monastic sites are its equal in terms of breathtaking views, a dozen friendly, accommodating monks, vegetarian food, pristine air and water, idyllic forest setting, wildlife - woodducks, peacocks, lyre birds, wombats and wallabies - tranquility and opportunity for meditation practice. Abbot, Ven. Noom, though only about 5th or 6th in line of seniority, presides with a balance between strictness and liberality, drawing on skills learned from Thai forest masters and as a successful businessman.
Visitors or welcome to apply for permission to stay. A list of the precepts and monastic traditions is available on arrival. As there is a lot of free time, the Wat is ideal for experienced meditators or those not requiring structured meditation.
Sunyata Community and Meditation Centre
Address: 7 Lichfield Street, Victoria Park, WA 6100
P.O.BOX 204, Victoria Park, WA 6100 WA
Tradition: Mahayana, Thien, Vietnamese Zen
Phone: (08) 9470 1251
E-mail: thienvientuecan@yahoo.com.au
Website: http://thientutuecan.com/
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Contact: Thich Nu Hue Can
Main Contact: Ven. Tri Dinh Email
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Venue: 7 Lichfield Streetr, Victoria Park, WA, 6100
Thursdays: Meditation 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Saturdays: Beginner Meditation 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
The centre offers a one day retreat every first Sunday of the month.
Swinburne Buddhist Society
Address: Dandenong, Victoria 3175
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: 0405421706
E-mail: chuentat@hotmail.com
Website: kangchuentat.freewebspace.com/swinunibuddha.htm
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The organization is a religious charity that supports disadvantaged persons via volunteer training, community engineering education, multifaith chaplaincy and network.
PO Box 6263 Dandenong, Victoria
Sydney Shambhala Buddhist Meditation Group
Address: 35-39 Dickson Street Newtown NSW 2042
Tradition: Mahayana, Kagyu and Nyingma
E-mail: sydney.shambhala@gmail.com
Website: http://sydney.shambhala.org/
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Main Contact: Louise Melov Email
Spiritual Director: Sakyong Miphan Rinpoche
Notes and Events:
Mindfulness/awareness meditation is the foundation of all that we do at the Shambhala meditation group. This ancient practice of self-discovery is rooted in the simple but revolutionary premise that every human being has the ability to cultivate the mind’s inherent stability, clarity and strength in order to be more awake and to develop the compassion and insight necessary to care for oneself and the world genuinely.
The Sydney Group meets every Tuesday nite 5.45pm -7pm for sitting and walking meditation practise, dharma discussions and contemplation meditations. Instruction is provided to all new participants.
Please contact Louise for instructions to get to the room.
Public Transport Access
Bus no.s 422 & 370 stop in King St Opp. Dickson St
Bus no.s 423, 426 & 428 stop at Newtown Station
Newtown Station – 10 minute walk
St Peter’s Station – 5 minute walk
Sydney Zen Centre
Address: 251 Young Street, Annandale NSW 2038 NSW
Tradition: Mahayana, Diamond Sangha, Zen
Affiliation: Gorricks Run (Sydney Zen Centre Meditation Retreat)
Phone: 02) 9660 2993
Website: http://www.szc.org.au/
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Teacher: Subhana Barzaghi, Roshi
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Zazen from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm is scheduled for Monday and Wednesday. Beginners should come on either Wednesday or Thursday evenings, arrive by 6.45pm and arrange to have a personal orientation during the evening with one of the senior students. After zazen, join the group for a cup of tea, and ask any questions that may have arisen for you during the evening. You can be sure that people before you have felt the same things, and had the same doubts.
• Zazenkai and Dharma talk (zazen from 8.30 until noon) takes place on the third Sunday of each month at Annandale. There is usually a Dharma talk at 10 am and personal interviews with a senior student when available.
• Samu Weekend: 4th weekend at Gorricks Run Centre.
Gorricks Run (Sydney Zen Centre Meditation Retreat)
A zen retreat facility, open during retreat times, set on rural land near St. Albans.
• Sesshin occurs several times a year, and offers the opportunity for intensive practice with a teacher, often including the ceremony of jukai, when students formally take the Precepts. Shorter retreats without the teacher are also held and a wide range of other activities. A calendar of coming events comes out every second month and is available free at the Zendo. Our journal, Mind, Moon, Circle, is published quarterly. Annual subscriptions are available or you can pick up a copy at the Zendo
Tara Institute
Address: 3 Mavis Avenue East Brighton Vic 3187 Vic
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Gelugpa (FPMT)
Affiliation: FPMT
E-mail: admin@tarainstitute.org.au
Website: http://www.tarainstitute.org.au/
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Main Contact: Llysse Velez Email
Teacher: Ven. Geshe Doga
Spiritual Director: Ani Rigsal Email (Phone: 03 9596 7410)
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At Tara Institute, it is taught that by first listening to, then contemplating, meditating and putting into practice the Buddhas teachings, we can begin to generate a genuine sense of loving-kindness and further develop our positive inner qualities and wisdom, thereby equipping us to be of benefit to others and live more peaceful and meaningful lives.
Tara Institute is a Tibetan Buddhist centre providing classes in Buddhist philosophy and meditation for both beginners and more advanced students. We are affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), a network of Buddhist centres in Australia and worldwide. The FPMT was founded under the spiritual guidance of Lama Yeshe and Kyabje Thubten Zopa Rinpoche. Tara Institute is a not-for-profit, religious, educational and charitable institute dedicated to preserving the Buddhas teachings. It supports itself through membership, benefactors, donations, residential rent and fundraising.
Downloadable newsletter outlining the monthly schedule, is available from their web site or can be posted to you for free for 4 months. Please contact the office on 03 9596 8900 for further details.
Monday 8pm
Introductory classes on meditation and Buddhist philosophy run in monthly blocks, beginning the first Monday of each month and led by senior students. A modest facility fee is requested.
Tuesday 8pm to 9.30pm
Study Group. Classes are taught by our resident Tibetan Lama, the Venerable Geshe Doga, and are divided into six-week segments throughout the year. Each segment includes four weeks of teachings, a discussion evening, and finally an exam or meditation on one of the subjects studied. Students make a commitment to attend a whole six-week series of classes. No facility fee.
Wednesday 8pm
General teachings by our resident Tibetan lama, the Venerable Geshe Doga, with practical advice on how to apply the Buddhas teachings to everyday life. No facility fee.
Weekend Courses
Generally run from 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday; advertised via the Tara Institute newsletter which is downloadable from the web site. Fees apply. Some dormitory accommodation is available for people attending weekend courses.
Bookshop
Tara Institute has a well-stocked bookshop containing a wide range of titles covering Buddhist teachings from the introductory to the advanced, as well as Tibet-related and pictorial. There is a large selection of cards, malas (rosaries), ritual objects, candles and incense. A discount is offered to members of Tara Institute.
Pujas
Traditional ceremonies that combine Tibetan chanting and English meditation. Dates and times are published in TIs newsletter. Offerings of food, flowers, lights and incense are welcome.
Healing Support
People with serious illnesses, and their carers or friends, meet on Wednesdays from 10am to 12.30pm at TI for meditation and advice-sharing as part of a Healing Support Group. The group is led by Bob Sharples and Venerable Carolyn Lawler. Open to people of all faiths and backgrounds.
Dining Room
Low cost 3-course vegetarian meals are available Monday to Wednesday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Please book through the Office by 3pm and pay at the kitchen on arrival.
Childrens Dharma Club
Held once a month on a Sunday from 10.30am-12pm. Stories, drawings, games.
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