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Address: Suite 4/188 Pacific Highway, North Sydney North Sydney NSW 2060
Tradition: Mahayana, Zen, western
Phone: (02) 9955 0110
E-mail: geoffreydawson@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.ordinarymindsydney.com.au
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The group is led by Geoff Dawson.

The Ordinary Mind Zen School is evolving a style of Zen that is adapted to Western temperaments and ways of life but maintains the rigour and discipline of its traditional roots.Located in Sydney the group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7 pm to 9 pm at Suite 4/188 Pacific Highway, North Sydney 2060

(Look for the Alexander Technique Institute sign on the front of building then up the stairs)

Zazenkais are held most months from 9am - 1pm. Sesshins are conducted during the year as advertised please see the website for more details.

Address: 18 Hillwa St Villawood NSW 2163
Tradition: Theravada, Burmese, all are welcome
Phone: 02-9726 4126
Website: http://parami.shutterfly.com/
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Used for Lay meetings/ Dhamma talks by visiting Lay and Sangha teachers / special events.

Address: 3188 Wombeyan Caves Road Bullio NSW 2575
Tradition: Mahayana
Affiliation: Yinshun Foundation Taiwan
Phone: +61 2 4888 9163
E-mail: parikaruna.org.au@gmail.com
Website: https://parikaruna.org.au/
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Main Contact: Bhiksuni Yan Rong Email
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Parikaruna Literature and Education Centre Ltd is a registered charity in Australia. Our aim is to translate the Chinese scriptures and teachings into English and publish these texts for distribution to the public.

The Chinese Buddhist scriptures are a treasure trove of wisdom and compassion that can inspire and guide us in our busy and chaotic modern lives. We hope that our translations can help the English speaking audience to access and benefit from this eternal wisdom.

Address: 1 Shiralee Place Wagga NSW
Tradition: Vajrayana, Gelugpa
Affiliation: FPMT and Vajrayana Institute, ( Sydney )
Phone: 04 3182 0663
E-mail: potowastudygroup@gmail.com
Website: http://potowabuddhistgroup.simplesite.com/430169879
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Main Contact: Coordinator Peir Woon
Teacher: Ven. Chokyi ( advisor )
Spiritual Director: Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche
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Our purpose

We are a non-profit Buddhist group based in Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia. Guided by Vajrayana Institute in Sydney, we offer programs that promote study and development of the mind in accordance to the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism. We are committed to provide the opportunity for people to fully realise their natural wisdom and compassion; achieve transformation of their minds and hearts in order to benefit all sentient beings.

Address: website NSW
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Website: https://rainbodhi.org/
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Main Contact: Bhante Akāliko Email
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Rainbodhi is a spiritual friendship group for LGBTQIA+ Buddhists and an advocate for more inclusion and diversity in the broader Buddhist community. We offer meditation, Dhamma discussion and social events in a safe, supportive environment. We welcome everyone regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or ability. Rainbodhi is a non-sectarian Buddhist group, welcoming people from all faiths or with no faith. All our events are free.

Our name combines two words; rainbow representing our diverse community and bodhi the Buddhist concept of Enlightenment. We believe in inclusion, compassion and wisdom.

Address: 47 James Street, Hamilton Newcastle NSW 2303
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Nyingma
Phone: (02) 02 4911 1108
E-mail: newcastle@rigpa.org.au
Website: http://www.rigpanewcastle.org.au
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Spiritual Director: Sogyal Rinpoch
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We are located at 47 James St, Hamilton, NSW 2303 (corner of James and Murray Streets, behind the Beaumont St clock tower. )

Opening Times

In addition to our evening classes and Friday drop-in session, we are open 12 noon – 1:30 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays. Drop-in Meditation sessions are also held from 12:30 – 1:15 on on those days.

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.

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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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.

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
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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.

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

Address: NSW
Tradition: Mahayana, Disciples of Ara Ryokan Japanese Tendai school
Affiliation: Tendai Shu (Tendai Sect) Hawaii Tendai Institute
Phone: 0405 682 419 email is the preferred contact
E-mail: jikai.tendaiau@gmail.com
Website: http://www.tendaiaustralia.org.au
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Reverend: Jiryo Moxon Email (Phone: 0432 093 167)
Main Contact: Rev. Jikai Dehn Email (Phone: 0405 682 419)
Spiritual Director: Ara Ryokan
Teacher: Rev. Jikai Dehn
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The Tendai Sangha of Australia is connected to the Tendai Hawaii Betsuin and Venerable Ara Ryokan. We have a Sangha in Sydney, New South Wales led by Rev. Jikai Dehn. And another in Brisbane, Queensland led by Jiryo Moxon.

Reverend Jikai Dehns Sydney Sangha currently holds Dharma lessons and services on Thursdays and Sundays. Service begins at 11:00 and ends at 12:00. Dharma lessons follow and last between an hour and an hour and a half. We also teach traditional Tendai Shikan meditation. Those wishing to attend are advised to email Reverend Jikai at jikai.tendaiau@gmail.com .Reverend Jikai Dehn is also available for private services and lessons at other times. The following is a link giving a brief description of our Sydney Dojo: http://tendaiaustralia.org.au/Sydney-Tendai-Dojo.php

Address: 166 Arthur Street Wellington NSW 2820
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, Tibetan - Gelug
Affiliation: Tharpa Choeling Abbey
Phone: 02 68454661
E-mail: info@tharpachoeling.org
Website: http://www.tharpachoeling.org
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Main Contact: The Sangha Email (Phone: 0268454661)
Teacher: Gen Thubten Tenzin
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Buddhism for a kinder world. Tharpa Choeling Australia is a Buddhist organisation situated in Central West/Western Plains NSW. We offer meditation, workshops and many other Buddhist activities from our beautiful Garden Dharma centre in Wellington NSW. We run meditation classes in Dubbo and Bathurst and we also aim to provide access to Buddhism for those who have trouble doing so, through our website and various outreach programs. We are a member of the Buddhist Council of NSW and take His Holiness the Dalai Lama as the head of our lineage.

Address: Studio 5/Suite 1 722 Bourke Street Redfern NSW 2010
Tradition: Vajrayana, Nyingma, Kagyu, and Bon
Affiliation: Rahob Rinpoche, H.H. Menri Trizin, Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Phone: +61 4 1868 7313
Fax: +1 514 669 3465
E-mail: harvey@pointingout.org
Website: http://www.pointingoutway.org
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Main Contact: Harvey Feldstein Email (Phone: +61 4 1868 7313)
Teacher: Dan Brown, PhD
Spiritual Director: Dan Brown, PhD. Email (Phone: +1 (617) 244-1099)
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Unique Opportunity to attend Dan Browns "The Pointing Out Style of Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, Level 1" in Sydney, 14-21 April 2013

For additional information on Dan Brown, the Pointing Out Style Course Descriptions, and worldwide schedule see:

The pointing-out style is an ancient method of teaching meditation, grounded in the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism and the dynamic relationship between student and teacher. Structured methodology leads the meditator through increasing levels of concentration and insight, to profound “crossing over” instructions, the very gateway to awakening. With roots in Mahamudra and Dzogchen lineages, this 7-day retreat with Dan Brown has been created to give participants both the understanding and the skills required to practice and master these precious teachings.

Address: The Bhakti Tree, 410 Maitland Road, Mayfield West Newcastle NSW 2300
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: 0497075899
E-mail: Glendalough23@gmail.com
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Address: Armidale NSW
Tradition: Vajrayana
Affiliation: Zasep Tulku Rinpoche and Diamond Mountain University
Phone: 0402500578
E-mail: benjhla@hotmail.com
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Main Contact: Ben (Phone: 0402500578)
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Address: now online Sydney NSW
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Gelugpa
Phone: (02) 9969 6235, or 0419 227 535 or (02) 9362 9327
E-mail: info@tibetanbuddhistsociety.net.au
Website: http://tibetanbuddhistsociety.net.au/
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Teacher: Ven. Chris Wilkins
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Address: F13/1-15 Barr St Balmain NSW 2041
Tradition: Theravada, Teacher also has Zen & Dzogchen experience
Phone: 02 47875662 (Wed-Sat) 0421 346 919
E-mail: christophermclean50@gmail.com
Website: http://home.primusonline.com.au/peony/tortoise_mountain_home.htm
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Spiritual Director: Christopher McLean
Main Contact: Christopher McLean Email (Phone: 02 4787 5662)
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We meet on Monday night at Barr St, Balmain. It is good to let us know that you are coming, because the building is a security building.

We sit for 45 minutes, and then we train for the next hour or so in the practice of mindfulness while speaking.

Address: The Religious Center, Room 311, 3rd floor Squarehouse University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052 NSW
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, student society
Phone: (02) 9385 6082
E-mail: unibuds@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.unibuds.unsw.edu.au/
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Contact: the president changes annually (please check website for update)
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Basically, we have Buddhism talks in Chinese and English by Venerables and Buddhist teachers, lunch time meditation session, etc. Check out our website for more details.

Address: PO Box 103, Blackheath, NSW 2785 NSW
Tradition: Theravada, U Ba Kin, Vipassana
Affiliation: Northern Rivers Vipassana
E-mail: info@bhumi.dhamma.org
Website: http://www.dhamma.org
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Contact: Centre Managers
Teacher: S.N. Goenka
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Address: Lismore region NSW
Tradition Affiliation: Vipassana Meditation Centre (Blackheath)
Phone: (02) 6685 6616 or (02) 6684 1843
Contact: The Manager
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We provided meditation to all people who are interesting in develop the mind for better life, as the same time, we educated people about Buddhism. * We supported people by support counselling to understand the real life.

Address: Lot 3 Inspiration Place Berrilee NSW 2159
Tradition: Theravada, Phramonkonthepmuni Sod Chandasaro
Affiliation: Dhammakaya Foundation
Phone: 612-96551128
Fax: 612-96551129
E-mail: disa@dhammakaya.org.au
Website: http://www.dhammakaya.org.au/retreat/index.htm
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Phra: Kaset Yannavijjo Email (Phone: 612-11628677)
Phra: Satit Thitadhammo Email (Phone: 612-11453946)
Spiritual Director: Venerable Sudhammo Bhikkhu
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Ms: Natpiya Saradam EMail (Phone: 614-30227366)
Main Contact: Mr Atorn Ninlapong EMail (Phone: 614-33785767)

Address: 711-715 Smithfield Road, Edensor Park, NSW 2176 NSW
Tradition: Theravada, Laotian
Affiliation: Lao Buddhist Society of NSW
Phone: (02) 9823 7338 Mobile: 0466 629 378
E-mail: airseevilai@gmail.com (Temple) phramick@gmail.com (admin)
Website: http://www.watphrayortkeo.net/
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Main Contact: Nith Chittasy Email (Phone: 02 9908 1278)
Teacher: [Venerable] Ajahn Thongsavanh Chanthathirath
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Address: 123 Torrens Street Canley Heights 2166 Canley Heights NSW 2166
Tradition: Theravada, Thai
Phone: 0410873723 0287985620 0449 665 329
E-mail: siangthum.inc@hotmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/siangthum.inc/
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Mission

Our mission is to promote Dharma practices and meditation practices in line with Buddhism. To provide a place of worship and for meetings for those interested in Buddhism and Buddhist cultures. This would be a central location for community activity, as a place where people can meet & celebrate religious and community events.

Services

Meditation Classes, Buddhist Dharma teaching,Traditional Religious ceremonies, and Prayers.

Address: 20 Bundaleer Crescent Bensville NSW 2251
Tradition: Mahayana, Korean , all welcome
Affiliation: Won-Buddhism
Phone: 02 4368 2393
Fax: 02 4368 2393
E-mail: WonMeditationCenter@gmail.com
Website: http://wonmeditationcentre.com/
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Spiritual Director: Ven. In Myung Email (Phone: 02 4368 2393)
Teacher: Ven. In Myung
Main Contact: Ven. Won Kyung Email (Phone: 02 4368 2393)
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This is Won-Buddhism Meditation Temple in Gosford. This temple from south Korea. We opened temple three years ago. We have Buddhist meditation class and Hatha Yoga class. The Meditation class have on the Wednesday night from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, and the yoga class have on Thursday from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Also we have scripture class, meditation and yoga on Sunday too.(10:00~12:00) In the afternoon we have Tradition Korean Drum Class(TKDC) in Gosford Public School at 1pm . Ven. In Myung has teaching in Gosford Public School for Buddhist scripture class.