Classes
There is a range of regular classes offered by the society and its sister centres around Australia and New Zealand. These classes are conducted either by Lama Choedak Rinpoche or by senior students.
Classes with Lama Choedak Rinpoche
Rinpoche conducts the following weekly classes each term at Rongton Buddhist Training College, Evatt, ACT.:
Calm Abiding Meditation: an 8-week introductory course.
The Buddhist teachings on the single-pointed meditation technique of calm abiding meditation have attracted great interest. Lama Choedak Rinpoche has a particular wish to offer these traditional teachings in a manner that is engaging and applicable to westerners.
In addition to regular courses, Rinpoche also conducts retreats on calm abiding meditation throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Calm Abiding Meditation courses are held at 25 Alderman Street, Evatt, Tuesdays evenings from 6.00pm to 7.30pm each term (4 terms per year). For details about the next course please go to the EVENTS page where you can also book on-line.
Calm Abiding Meditation classes led by Rinpoche are also available Tuesday lunchtimes at the ANU. These are run by the ANU, not SLCD. For bookings and exact dates each semester contact: ANU Sport & Recreation 6125 2273 sport@anu.edu.au.
Philosophy Classes: 8-week terms - live or recorded.
Rinpoche teaches on a different topic each term or continues a previous topic of Buddhism at the Rongton Buddhist Training College in Evatt, ACT. These teachings are usually translations and commentaries of classical texts, some of which have never been translated before. Rinpoche has been giving these teachings since 1997, and many have been recorded as CDs, MP3s or DVDs. This is an extraordinary opportunity to receive teachings "from the warm breath" of one of the most highly regarded, erudite Tibetan Buddhist teachers residing in the west.
Philosophy classes are held at 25 Alderman Street, Evatt, Tuesdays at 7.30pm to 9.30pm each term (4 terms per year). For details about the next course please go to the EVENTS page where you can also book on-line.
"Buddhism & Life Matters": 8-week terms - live or recorded.
Each term Rinpoche presents the basics of Buddhism in very relevant, practical teachings delivered with wit, wisdom and insight. In particular, these sessions aim to show students techniques of mindfulness and analysis in ordinary life in order to enhance positive experiences. There is time for questions and answers, as well as short guided meditations each week.
These classes are held at 25 Alderman Street, Evatt, Wednesdays at 7:00 to 9.00pm each term (4 terms per year). For details about the next course please go to the EVENTS page where you can also book on-line.
Other Classes
Sunday Meditation sessions with Senior Students - Canberra
11am every Sunday Calm Abiding Meditation sessions followed by a Dharma talk (on Buddhist philosophy) are given by a senior student of Lama Choedak Rinpoche at our centre at 25 Alderman Street, Evatt. Everyone is welcome, and no experience is necessary.
We are grateful for donations for these sessions to contribute towards the running costs of the centre ($5 is recommended).
For meditation classes in other states, check with the sister centres listed on this site under the <Centres> tab.
Jaki is offering two separate 7 week meditation courses at our Evatt Centre on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
These courses are suitable for complete beginners who are seeking a gentle meditation practice which will help them to gain personal insight and expand their own inner peace. Experienced meditators who wish to refresh, or enhance, their practice will also benefit and are welcome to attend.
Wednesdays, 9:30am - 10:45am
Jaki has been studying meditation with Lama Choedak Rinpoche since 1997, during which time she completed a 3 year, solitary, Lamdre Lobshe meditation retreat (including 6 months of calm abiding meditation). Her courses introduce and elucidate Calm Abiding Meditation techniques and are flavoured with years of personal meditation experience.
Time: Wednesday 8th February to Wednesday 21st March 2012
Cost:
The course fee is $90 ($70 SLCD member/concession), which enables you to attend classes on one, or both, days (Wednesday mornings and Saturday afternoons).
The fee can be paid in cash on the first day of your course.
Simply text your first name; telephone number (just in case of changes); and which day/s you wish to attend to the following mobile number: 0439 382 400.
A three session Buddhist workshop on making the most of this life through understanding the dying process
Fridays from 7 to 8.30pm
Life can often be dull and boring as we waste precious time on insignificant and meaningless activity never following our heart while our life dwindles away. We need to find out what is important to us and do it.
If we spend time contemplating our death and that of others, we will realise the brevity of life and make sure we live it well, cherish others and do what brings us joy.
During these sessions we will discuss how we can simply bring joy into our lives, how to live and die well and what we can do for ourselves and others at the time of death.
The proceeds from these classes will go to Sakya Shedrup Tengye Ling, a college in remote Eastern Tibet, which provides both a monastic program and a literacy and lifeskill program to ‘at risk' adolescents and the local community. This area was recently decimated by an earthquake in 2010 and the locals are still living in tents with little food and few possessions - thousands died.
Time: Friday 10th February to Friday 24th February 2012
Cost:
$20 a session
$55 all three sessions
$10 concession
Jaki is offering two separate 7 week meditation courses at our Evatt Centre on Wednesday mornings and Saturday afternoons.
These courses are suitable for complete beginners who are seeking a gentle meditation practice which will help them to gain personal insight and expand their own inner peace. Experienced meditators who wish to refresh, or enhance, their practice will also benefit and are welcome to attend.
Saturdays, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Jaki has been studying meditation with Lama Choedak Rinpoche since 1997, during which time she completed a 3 year, solitary, Lamdre Lobshe meditation retreat (including 6 months of calm abiding meditation). Her courses introduce and elucidate Calm Abiding Meditation techniques and are flavoured with years of personal meditation experience.
Time: Saturday 11th February to Saturday 24th March 2012
Cost:
The course fee is $90 ($70 SLCD member/concession), which enables you to attend classes on one, or both, days (Wednesday mornings and Saturday afternoons).
The fee can be paid in cash on the first day of your course.
Simply text your first name; telephone number (just in case of changes); and which day/s you wish to attend to the following mobile number: 0439 382 400.
Create an island of peace for yourself and practice meditation in the beautiful surrounds of Virupa Retreat Centre, located 20 minutes outside of Queanbeyan.
Tuesdays, 10am - 11.30am
Calm-abiding meditation is an effective way to quieten our often busy minds, and find stillness and peace. This course will equip you with the tools and techniques needed to meditate, and provide opportunities for questions and answers.
Time: Tuesday 14th February to Tuesday 27th March 2012
Cost:
$70 for 7 weeks (or by donation for continuing students)
Bookings can be made by phoning 6238 2088