Teachings

Always check the Calendar to see when special events like Buddha Days or Pujas take place instead of the teachings

WEEKLY PROGRAMME

Teachings on traditional Tibetan Buddhist texts by our resident Spiritual Teacher: Venerable Geshe Sangey Thinley (Geshe-la), translated into English.

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: “Liberation in the Palm of your Hand" by Pabongka Rinpoche and "A Bodhisattva's Way of Life" by Shantideva

Dates in 2008 for the teachings at Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling are as follows:

- Due to unforeseen circumstances our new translator from Dharamsala is unable to NZ at present. As soon as his visa issue is solved he will come and Geshe-la's teaching program will start. Please check our Calendar regularly to see the last updates.

Sunday Teachings:

16th March to 13th April

4th May to 29th June

27th July to 21st September

19th October to 14th December

Monday Teachings:

17th March to 14th April

5th May to 30th June

21st July to 22nd September

13th October to 15th December

Thursday Teachings:

20th March to 17th April

8th May to 3rd July

24th July to 25th September

16th October to 18th December

Facility fee:

The teachings of Geshe-la are free of charge, however, donations toward facility costs are appreciated. ($2 or more)

The Exploring Buddhism course I "Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism" on Tuesday evenings is meant for those who wish to learn more about the teachings of the Buddha. During the evening, we show the video-series “Discovering Buddhism at Home” that touches the vital points of Tibetan Buddhism as presented in the lineage of the Dalai Lama’s tradition. The series includes teachings with some of the great Tibetan Lamas of our time as well as experienced Western teachers. Each video also contains personal interviews with student practitioners. This is a clear and accessible presentation of the Mahayana path for both beginners and experienced students. After the videos an open discussion will be held and there is the possibility to ask questions.

The Exploring Buddhism course II "More about Mahayana Buddhism" on Wednesday evenings is a follow-up for everybody who has seen the video-series or who wants to know more about the different subjects. We go deeper into the teachings, refine the definitions and look at the different analytical ways of approach.