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Activities and Events
Introduction to Buddhism
weekend retreat
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to Sunday 9th November
2008
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Introduction to
Buddhism
weekend retreat
lead by the Resident Sangha Community at SIBA
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Buddhism is a philosophy that is logical, practical, beneficial and non-threatening. It is a path that can nurture contentment and meaning in life. The teachings and practices are positive and intellectually stimulating and have attracted great interest world wide in recent history.
During this residential retreat you will learn how to meditate and you will gain a well-rounded insight into the fundamentals of the Buddhist approach for nurturing the “kind heart” that the Dalai Lama speaks about so evocatively.
The weekend’s topics will cover:
- Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence through the practice of meditation
- Buddhas Life and ‘Buddhism’ today in terms of the Three Schools of Buddhism and the different methods of self-transformation
- The Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path and how to balance compassion and wisdom
- The Law of Karma, rebirth and universal responsibility
- The Law of Impermanence and the Buddhist perspective of health
Each session will combine some meditation with a presentation of a key philosophical topic by one of the resident sangha community at SIBA Retreat Centre.
Retreat Schedule
| Friday (7th November) |
| 6.00 pm |
Registration and dinner. |
| 7.30 |
Introduction - Four Noble Truth
(Venerable Jampal) |
| 9.00 |
Sleep |
| Saturday |
| 6.00 am |
Meditation |
| 7.30 |
Breakfast |
| 8.30 |
Life of the Buddha (Ani Choekyi) |
| 10.00 |
Break |
| 11.00 |
Law of Cause and Effect (Ani Kunsang) |
| 12.30 pm |
Lunch |
| 2.00 |
Law of Impermanence (DeAnn) |
| 3.30 |
Break |
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Mantra (Ani Choekyi) |
| 6.00 |
Dinner |
| 7.00 |
Three Schools of Buddhism
(Ani Kunsang) |
| 9.00 |
Sleep |
| Sunday |
| 6.00 am |
Meditation (Viola) |
| 7.30 |
Breakfast |
| 8.30 |
The Self and I (Joel) |
| 10.00 |
Break |
| 11.00 |
Refuge and Vows (Venerable Jampal) |
| 12.30 pm |
Lunch and conclusion of retreat. |
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Introduction to Buddhism weekend retreat |
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SIBA
2592 Gelantipy Road
W Tree (near Buchan Caves)
East Gippsland, Victoria
Australia 3885
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6pm Friday 7 November
to 2pm Sunday 9 November
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SHARED ROOM - $150 per person Camping - $120 per person
- Less $25 member/concession
Single and twin rooms also available
(Price includes all food, accommodation and teachings)
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Two-week
Vajrasattva retreat
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to Sunday 30th November
2008
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Two-week
Vajrasattva retreat
Empowerment and teachings by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
lead by Ani Kunsang
and Venerable Jampal (more)
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The practice of Vajrasattva is traditionally undertaken as the skilful means for purification of gross negative karma and the accumulation of merit, without which the accumulation of wisdom, emphasised in the Vajrayana path, will not be accomplished.
Vajrasattva practice recitation involves ones entire being – body, speech and mind using meditation, mantra and visualisation, to bring about comprehensive inner transformation.Essentially about changing one’s heart, this practice is designed to eliminate not only our obstacles to Enlightenment, but also our obstacles to present-day happiness.
The daily schedule will consist of group sessions in the shrine room as well as private sessions in your own rooms.
| 6.00 am |
Private practice session in rooms |
| 7.30 |
Breakfast |
| 8.30 |
Group practice session in Shrine Room |
| 10.30 |
Break |
| 11.00 |
Private session in rooms |
| 12.30 pm |
Lunch |
| 2.00 |
Teaching session in Shrine Room |
| 3.30 |
Break |
| 4.00 |
Private practice session in rooms |
| 6.00 |
Dinner |
| 7.00 |
Group practice session in Shrine Room |
| 9.00 |
Sleep |
Lama Choedak Rinpoche will be present on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 November to bestow the Vajrasattva initiation and give teachings. The subsequent daily teachings from 2.00 to 3.30 pm will be listening to a commentary given by Rinpoche on Vasubandhu's "Doctrine of Defilements" from Abhidharmakosha. Leading this retreat will be the two fully ordained sangha at SIBA, Ani Kunsang and Venerable Jampal.
This is a foundational Buddhist practice suitable to all.Those students wishing to develop their meditation practice will benefit greatly from the profound practice of Vajrasattva.
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Two-week Vajrasattva Retreat |
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SIBA
2592 Gelantipy Road
W Tree (near Buchan Caves)
East Gippsland, Victoria
Australia 3885
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6pm Friday 14 November
to 2pm Sunday 30 November
2008 |
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SHARED ROOM - $740 per person
CAMPING - $610 per person
- Less $75 member/concession)
- Earlybird discount - $50
(full payment before 26 Oct '08)
Single and twin rooms also available
(Price includes all food, accommodation and teachings)
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Saturday 27th December 2008
to Thursday 1st January
2009
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Family Retreat
A summer holiday
with a Buddhist Veiw
for young people
and their families
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The beautiful retreat centre of SIBA, set in the Snowy River Country bush of East Gippsland, Victoria is perfect for summer renewal with the family in a Buddhist community that is founded on a spirit of harmony and generosity.
On this retreat we learn about taking care of ourselves and others, sharing, offering and living mindfully. Relax and enjoy yourself in the space and freedom. Helping out around the place, in the garden, with meals, is part of the spirit of community.
A varied programme will suit young and old. There will be traditional Buddhist teachings on the Art of Meditation and its accompanying philosophy as well as fun projects such as prayer flag, mani stone and statue craft.
The compassionate teachings of the Buddha do not require a commitment to any beliefs other than the philosophy of kindness and respect. The family happiness that comes from nurturing a good heart is the aim of this holiday.
Daily Programme
Activities for Children |
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Activities for Parents |
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Green Tara in the Temple |
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6.00 am |
Green Tara in the Gonpa |
7.30 Breakfast |
| 9.00 |
In the Golden House |
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Meditation in the Gonpa |
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Yoga in the Temple |
12.30 Lunch |
| 2.30 |
Outdoor activities |
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"Healing Relationships"
in the Gonpa |
| 5.00 Free time |
6.00 Dinner |
| 7.00 Parents and children time (cricket / campfire / stories) |
| 8.30 Sleeping |
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Family Retreat |
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SIBA
2592 Gelantipy Road
W Tree (near Buchan Caves)
East Gippsland, Victoria
Australia 3885
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6pm Saturday 27th December 2008
to 2pm Thursday 1st January 2009
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per family
$850 - en-suite motel unit
$650 - camping
(Includes all meals and activities)
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Contact us
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20th Annual White Tara
Meditation Retreat
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to Wednesday 28th January
2009
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20th Annual
White Tara
Meditation Retreat
with Lama Choedak Rinpoche (more)
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White Tara is a beautiful meditation for developing kindness and compassion, increasing spiritual vitality and overcoming fears. She represents the feminine energy of the Buddhas. She is said to have originated from the tears of the deity Avalokiteshvara, when he wept about the extent and intensity of the suffering experienced by all beings.
All basic Buddhist meditation techniques are included in the practice, with special emphasis placed on the creative visualisation meditations of Vajrayana Buddhism. The practice and teachings of White Tara will be valuable in everyday life and can help bring greater clarity, calm and inner-joy.
The Annual White Tara meditation retreat provides an opportunity for new students to receive the empowerment and learn the practice, and for experienced students to progress.
Students who receive the empowerment and undertake the practice of White Tara will increase their spiritual vitality, intensify their capacity for compassion, and overcome fears, including the fear of death.
Note: Her Eminence Jetsun Kusho'la was scheduled do preside over this retreat but has unfortunately announced that this will not be possible now. However she has promised to be here for 21st Annual White Tara in January 2009.
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20th Annual White Tara
Meditation Retreat |
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SIBA
2592 Gelantipy Road
W Tree (near Buchan Caves)
East Gippsland, Victoria
Australia 3885
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6pm Friday 23 January
to 2pm Wednesday 28 January
2009 |
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SHARED ROOM - $450 per person
Camping - $375 per person
- Less $50 member/concession
- Earlybird discount - $50
(full payment before 20 Dec'08)
Single room - $650 per person
Twin share/double room - $575 per person
* As HE Jetsun Kusho'la will not be coming the rates have been reduced.
(Price includes all food, accommodation and teachings)
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The Way
of the Bodhisattva
with HE Ratna Vajra Rinpoche
and Lama Choedak Rinpoche
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to Sunday 8th February
2009
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Teachings on
The Way of the Bodhisattva
with His Eminence Ratna Vajra Rinpoche (more)
and Lama Choedak Rinpoche (more)
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An ability to comfort and benefit others brings happiness to all concerned, including oneself. The selfless practice of combined great compassion and wisdom comes from a heart that is blessed with generosity, tolerance, forgiveness and respect. It is knowledge and discipline which empowers one to practice kindness in this way.
Shantideva’s ‘Bodhisattva’s Way of Life’ is a monumental Buddhist classic, now available to receive direct teachings from the living tradition of this practice. His Eminence Ratna Vajra Rinpoche, the eldest son of His Holiness Sakya Trizin, returns to SIBA to offer teachings on this famous text. Please do not miss this opportunity. Lama Choedak Rinpoche will be there too.
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HE Ratna Vajra Rinpoche teaching on
The Way of the Bodhisattva |
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SIBA
2592 Gelantipy Road
W Tree (near Buchan Caves)
East Gippsland, Victoria
Australia 3885
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2pm Thursday 29 January
to 2pm Sunday 8 February
2009 |
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Cost: |
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SHARED ROOM - $850 per person
Camping - $700 per person
- less $100 member/concession
- less $50 Earlybird discount
(full payment before 31 Dec'08)
Single room - $1250
Twin share/double room - $1100 (per person)
(Price includes all food, accommodation and teachings)
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Guru Yoga Retreat
with HE Ratna Vajra Rinpoche
and Lama Choedak Rinpoche
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to Sunday 1st February
2009
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Transmission, practice and
teachings on
Guru Yoga
A Celebration of the 2nd Anniversary of
His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche (more)
with His Eminence Ratna Vajra Rinpoche (more)
and Lama Choedak Rinpoche (more)
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It is extremely rare to meet a realised and eminent Guru like His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche let alone receive empowerment and teachings from him. Many of you had the amazing opportunity to meet Rinpoche when he graciously visited SIBA.
To celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Rinpoche’s Mahaparinirvana, we are honoured to host a special Guru Yoga Retreat led by His Eminence Ratna Vajra Rinpoche. There will be a special Guru Yoga Transmission, teachings on the Fifty Verses of Guru Devotion and Tsarchen Guru Yoga practice sessions. All are welcome!
His Eminence Ratna Vajra Rinpoche, the eldest son of His Holiness Sakya Trizin, returns to SIBA to be present on this special occasion. Lama Choedak Rinpoche will be there too.
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Guru Yoga Retreat |
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SIBA
2592 Gelantipy Road
W Tree (near Buchan Caves)
East Gippsland, Victoria
Australia 3885
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6pm Friday 30 January
to 2pm Sunday 01 February
2009 |
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SHARED ROOM - $230 per person
Camping - $180 per person
- less $30 member/concession
Single room - $320
Twin share/double room - $290 (per person)
(Price includes all food, accommodation and teachings)
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