Classes
There are a range of different meditation and philosophy classes offered by the society and its sister centres around Australia and New Zealand.
Classes with Lama Choedak Rinpoche
Rinpoche conducts the following weekly classes each term at Rongton Buddhist Training College, Evatt, ACT.
His classes are on calm abiding meditation and Buddhist philosophy (sequential teachings on different topics each term, also available on webcast). Details as follows:
Calm Abiding Meditation - an 8 week introductory course.
For westerners, 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 translate these traditional teachings in a manner that is engaging and applicable.
In addition to regular retreats on calm abiding meditation that Rinpoche leads throughout Australia and New Zealand, Rinpoche also conduct classes in the form of 8-week course run every term at Evatt and ANU, Canberra
Meditation courses at Evatt are Tuesdays at 6.00pm to 7.15pm each term. To book-in for the next term see below for the latest dates and booking information.
Philosophy Classes
Each term Rinpoche teaches on a different topic of Buddhism in the Rongton Buddhist Training College. The teachings, which have been running since 1997, are held at our centre in Evatt, ACT. This is an extraordinary opportunity to receive teachings "from the warm breath" one of the most highly regarded Tibetan Buddhist teachers residing in the west.
Classes are Tuesdays at 7.30 to 9.30pm each term. To book in for the next term see below for the latest dates and booking information.
What do you do on Tuesday nights that is useful? Starting this term, Lama Choedak Rinpoche will be offering an ongoing teaching on pragmatic Buddhist thoughts and practices based on Shantideva’s classic work Guide to a Bodhisattva’s Way of Life. This popular Mahayana text provides amazingly useful tools for skilful and balanced living. Lama Choedak Rinpoche, who memorised this text when he was 15 years old, will read from the Tibetan root text, translate, and offer a down to earth commentary with wisdom, humour and compassion. These practical teachings are suitable for all persons with or without religious interest.
Teachings on Buddhist philosophy are given by Rinpoche every Tuesday night for 8 weeks of each term throughout the year. These exceptional teachings constitute the major part of the Rongton Buddhist Training College at Evatt, and will be available as [live] videos as part of RBTC's other activity: Ronton Distance Education. Distance Ed allows you structured access to the vast archive of Rinpoche's teachings, and is suitable for individuals or groups, especially those studying in a centre. (contact kfboswell@bigpond.com)
Time: Tuesday 2nd February to Tuesday 6th April 2010
Cost:
$100 (concession/members $75) for 8 lessons
or for those who can only come now and then, the casual rate is $15/night
This 8-week course will provide an extensive introduction to the techniques and tools used in meditation. It is suitable for complete beginners and for those wishing to further their meditation practice.
5 - 7pm (classes commence at 5:15pm)
This course empowers one to establish, develop and maintain a daily meditation practice. Discover how meditation can bring many positive effects into your life, including greater peace, emotional stability and mental clarity.
Time: Wednesday 3rd February to Wednesday 24th March 2010
Cost:
$80 (for 8 weeks)
Bookings and enquiries to Jeffrey Frith. Ph: 0417 455 108 / 6281 0859 or email frith@netspeed.com.au
This 8-week meditation course is a comprehensive beginner course for those who wish to learn to meditate or refresh their own meditation skills.
Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 7:15pm
The course will be led by Lama Choedak Rinpoche, a well-respected and sought after meditation teacher, who teaches in fluent English and has a good understanding of the Western mind. It is a great opportunity to be able to learn to meditate with a teacher who has trained in the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism and is familiar with how we can apply its techniques to everyday life.
Time: Tuesday 9th February to Tuesday 30th March 2010
Cost:
$100 for the 8-week course. Please book through the Tai Chi Academy by phone: 6296 1357 or through their online booking facility at www.taichiacademy.com.au
Come and join us every Sunday at 11:00am for a calm-abiding meditation session and Dharma talk led by a senior student of Lama Choedak Rinpoche.
Every Sunday from 11:00am - 12:30pm
Everyone is welcome. These sessions are suitable for both beginners and people with more experience of meditation.
Time: Sunday 28th February to Sunday 26th December 2010
Cost:
By donation. $5 is usually recommended to contribute towards the running costs of the centre.