Lama Choedak Rinpoche is the Spiritual Director of the Tibetan Buddhist Society of Canberra (Sakya Losal Choe Dzong).  One of the few meditation masters in Australia, Lama Choedak trained under His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche (who taught His Holiness the Dalai Lama and His Holiness Sakya Trizin).

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2008

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July

     Rongton Buddhist College      

Weekly Buddhist Teachings Canberra

Stages of Meditation II

7.30-9.30pm Tuesdays 22 July – 23 September

In this term Lama Choedak Rinpoche will teach strictly on the basis of Rongton's commentary on Bhavanakrama II which he is currently translating. This will especially be of great interest for students of Calm Abiding meditation and Vipassana meditation. More details [here]

Venue: Tibetan Buddhist Society of Canberra, Rongton Buddhist College

Address: 25 Alderman Street (next to the Miles Franklin Primary School), Evatt

When: Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9.30pm (during school term)

Cost:$100 full or $75 member/concession for whole term or $15 per night

Bookings are essential. Please phone (02) 6238 2088 or email

August

Bodhicitta Retreat

4 August - 15 September

Details SIBA Buddhist Retreat Centre in Victoria, Australia

Introduction to Buddhism

6.30-8.30pm Thursdays 14 August – 2 October

with Ani Choezom

Details [here]

September

Annual Hevajra Retreat

Thursday 11 September - Monday 15 September

with Lama Choedak Rinpoche

The annual Hevajra retreat has been going for a number of years, providing a meeting place for all recipients of Hevajra and Cause and Path Empowerments and Lamdre to come together and go through the practice with Lama Choedak Rinpoche.

Dates: 7.00pm Thursday, 11 September to 5.00pm Monday, 15 September

Cost: Full $320, Concession/Member $285 (includes all meals and accommodation)

Venue: SIBA Buddhist Retreat Centre, 2592 Gelantipy Road, W-Tree Victoria (not Virupa Retreat Centre as previously advertised)

Bookings please phone (03) 5155 0329 or email sakya@bordernet.com.au

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4 Week Buddhist Philosophy Course

11.30am-12.45pm Sundays 21 & 28 September; 5 & 12 October

with Ani Lhamo

Details [here]

October

Annual Calm Abiding Meditation Retreat

3 - 12 October

Details SIBA Buddhist Retreat Centre in Victoria, Australia

November

Two Day Meditation Workshop

8 & 9 November

with Ani Lhamo

Details [here]

December

Pilgrimage to India

15 December 2008 - 8 January 2009 

List of places we will visit are: Mumbai, Ajanta, Ellora, Varanasi, Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Kushinagar (India), Lumbini and Kathmandu (Nepal). More details [here]

Download latest information here: ITINERARY

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                       January                        

Tibetan Language Course 2009

Tentatively scheduled for 2 weeks at the beginning of 2009

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Ani Nyidon is a Tibetan Doctor and is currently residing in Canberra

Tibetan Medicine is an ancient system of healing that emphasises a holistic approach to health.

Ani Nyidon has had 7 years training and 10 years experience.  Her methods include:

• Pulse Diagnosis

Pulse reading is a very important and complex method of diagnosis. It is extensively practised in most of the oriental traditional medicines, however it must be noted that the art of Tibetan pulse reading is different from that of other medicines.

• Acupuncture
• Cupping
• Massage
• Dietary recommendations
• Prescribing traditional herbal medicines

If you would like to have a consultation with Nyidon, please contact her on 0405 386 647 or email drnyidon88 (at sign) yahoo DOT com

Consultations are usually by donation - but $40 is recommended.  If you receive medicine then there is a separate charge for that as well. The medicine comes from Nepal and Tibet so the postage costs need to be covered.  Your money helps Nyidon with her living expenses in Australia.

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