Warm greetings to everyone!
You are invited to join us for teachings With Spiritual Master: Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinley, fondly known as ‘Geshe-la’.
Labour Weekend 24th, 25th & 26th October 2020
Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Buddhist Centre
159 Parakiore Rd, Kamo, Whangarei
Mind and Mental Factors: This weekend retreat is your invitation to gain a deeper understanding of how our minds work in order to develop a more peaceful, harmonious and happy life. The study of our mind and mental factors is important, as all of our actions – positive, negative or neutral, are always motivated by our Mind which ultimately affects our experiences in life. If we are able to develop our mind in a positive way, we will gain positive results. Understanding this and the connection between our mind, mental factors and experiences will help us gain more stability and joy, not only for us but also for all of those who surround us.
About Green Tara
Green Tara is one of the most beloved figures in Tibetan Buddhism.
As a Bodhisattva she helps people pass beyond the troubles of earthly existence and move toward enlightenment. She also protects people from numerous worldly dangers.
The loving expression on the sculpture’s face embodies Tara’s maternal compassion.
‘Tara’ means ‘Rescuer’. She is so-called because she rescues us from the eight outer fears, the fears of lions, elephants, fire, snakes, thieves, water, bondage, and evil spirits, and from the eight inner fears, the fears of pride, ignorance, anger, jealousy, wrong views, attachment, miserliness, and deluded doubts.
LABOUR WEEKEND TEACHINGS – ALL WELCOME
Please register by emailing dharmanewzealand@gmail.com
Geshe-la will teach in Tibetan and his teachings will be translated into English by Matthew Whiston.
WEEKEND Schedule:
Saturday 24thof October 2020
* 9:00 am: Grounding Meditation
* 10:00 am: Teachings about Tara by Geshe-la
* 12:00 pm: Shared lunch (bring a vegetarian dish to share)
* 1:30 pm: Discussion group led by Paul and Kaari
* 3:00 pm: Teaching about Tara by Geshe-la
* 5:30 pm: Gratitude Meditation
Sunday 25th of October 2020
* 9:00 am: Grounding Meditation in Stupa
* 10:00 am: Tara Empowerment or Blessing by Geshe-la
* 12:00 pm: Shared lunch (bring a vegetarian dish to share)
* 1:30 pm: Discussion group led by Paul and Kaari
* 3:00 pm: Teachings on Mind & Mental Factors by Geshe-la
* 5:30 pm: Gratitude Meditation
Monday 26th of October 2020
* 9:00 am: Grounding Meditation in Stupa
* 10:00 am: Teachings on Mind & Mental Factors by Geshe-la
* 12:00 pm: Shared lunch (bring a vegetarian dish to share)
* 1:30 pm: Discussion group led by Paul and Kaari
* 3:00 pm: Teachings on Mind & Mental Factors by Geshe-la
* 5:30 pm: Gratitude Meditation
Who can attend:
The teachings are open to anyone to attend, one does not have to be a Buddhist to attend or benefit from these teachings.
Location: Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Buddhist Centre, 159 Parakiore Rd, Kamo, Whangarei
Cost: Teachings are always offered free of charge – however a donation of around $50 to $100 per person towards the centres significant costs is advised, or anything you are able to offer.
Offerings gifted to the Sangha during the weekend are additional. We give an offering to our Sangha at the beginning of teachings and at the end. Please offer what you are able.
Please do not let the lack of finances prevent you from coming. All donations are tax deductible.
Bookings/information: It is essential that you book.
To book or if you have any queries please email: dharmanewzealand@gmail.com
Please feel free to share with anyone you think may benefit from attending these very special classes.
All Welcome