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Programme
The centre provides a regular program of teachings and classes for different levels of interest in Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy.
Classes or 'Teachings' are mainly given by our Resident Spiritual Teacher - Venerable Geshe Sangey Thinley (Geshe-la) and are translated into English. Geshe-la teaches from different Buddhist texts from various Mahayana scholars.
Additional classes are also given by Shelène Spoek, our Spiritual Coordinator. There are meditation classes, guided Prostrations to the 35 Buddhas and the 'Exploring Buddhism' courses 'Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism' and 'More about Mahayana Buddhism'. The excellent video series "Discovering Buddhism at home" of the FPMT (Foundation for preservation of the Mahayana Tradition) are used as a starting point for discussions in the 'Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism' course.
The centre also organises several Retreat Weekends held at the centre over the year, where one has the space to study a subject a little more closely in a welcoming environment.
Throughout the year several special celebrations take place on so-called Buddha Days. There are also different Puja's (offering services), like Tsog, Tara Puja en Medicine Buddha Puja on the specific days according to the Tibetan calendar.
You are most welcome to participate in any event or one of the classes - please call Shelène or Ani-la on 09-435 4444 if you would like to work out which classes are most suitable for you, or simply come up and visit!
TERMS FOR 2008
Term one :
11th
March to 3rd July
Term two:
21st
July to 25th September
Term
three: 13th
October to 18th December
WEEKLY PROGRAMME
Teachings on
traditional Tibetan Buddhist texts by our resident
Spiritual Teacher: Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinley (Geshe-la) and translated into
English.
The teachings
of Geshe-la are
free of charge, however, donations toward facility costs are appreciated. ($2 or
more)
On Sunday:
10am to 11:30am
General advice,
teaching and a short meditation, followed by a cup of tea and questions
and answers.
Children are
welcome, and are cared for. (Call in advance on 09 - 435 4444)
On Monday &
Thursday: 7.30 to 9:30pm
Teachings on the text:
“A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life" by Shantideva.
Meditations and teachings by Shelène
Spoek
On Tuesday
7 to 7.45pm & on Wednesday: 10 to 10.45am and 7 to 7.45pm
Meditation: Tuesday
evening and Wednesday morning for beginners /
Wednesday evening for all levels / more advanced students. Facility fee: $3
On Tuesday: 8 to 9.30pm
- For beginners: "Introduction
to Tibetan Buddhism* and "Discovering Buddhism at
Home"
On Wednesday: 8
to 9.30pm - For more advanced students:
"More about Mahayana Buddhism"
Facility fee:
$4
On Wednesday: 9.30 -10am - Prostrations to the 35 Buddhas
