Armidale Community Buddhist Centre

Hi All,

Following is the schedule for Karma Lhundup’s teachings in Armidale. It would be lovely to see you all there. It seems we are in auspicious company with Rinpoche only visiting a handful of places whilst he is here. He will be visiting Melbourne after Armidale where a number of students also hold Zasep Rinpoche as their heart Guru - so we seem to be travelling well together. If you are interested in attending the public talk please bring a plate to share afterwards. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to give either myself or Michael a call.

Karma Lhundup Rinpoche
Public Talk: Transforming emotions into compassion (Buddha of Compassion, Chenrezig)
When: Friday 11th July 7:30pm
Where: Armidale Community Buddhist Centre
211 Beardy St (Next to Chinese Mandarin Restaurant)
Cost: $5 donation
Contact: Ruth or Michael 6772 1106

Karma Lhundup Rinpoche
Teaching: Healing Empowerment (Ta-Chag Khyng-Sum - three healing deities)
When: Saturday 12th July 10am - 5pm
Where: Armidale Community Buddhist Centre
211 Beardy St (Next to Chinese Mandarin Restaurant)
Cost: $50 (or $80 for both Sat & Sun)
Bring lunch to share, morning and afternoon teas provided.
Contact: Ruth or Michael 6772 1106

Karma Lhundup Rinpoche
Teaching: Transferring consciousness at the time of death & Chod
When: Sunday 13th July 10am - 5pm
Where: Vajra Ling, Rowbottoms Rd, Rocky River
Cost: $50 (or $80 for both Sat & Sun)
Bring lunch to share, morning and afternoon teas provided.
Contact: Ruth or Michael (02) 6772 1106

Ruth Bohill
Ph 0438 280868

Armidale Community Buddhist Centre

211 Beardy St Armidale (white door, upstairs near Mandarin Restaurant)

Website: http://home.exetel.com.au/acbc/

Mondays

Introduction to Buddhism- 7pm - 8.30pm.

– ideal for beginners

• Buddha’s Life and the Four Noble Truths
• Eightfold Noble Path
• Overview of Buddhist Schools
• Meditation and everyday life

Tuesdays

Lojong – Thought Transformation - 7pm – 8.30pm – Practical techniques used by Tibetan Buddhists to let go of self cherishing in order to achieve happiness and an open heart dedicated to others.

Wednesdays

Letting Go Being Here Now Meditation Fortnightly 5.30pm – 6.30pm –

Everyday Buddhism 7pm – 9pm– Applying buddhist principles to common problems encountered in day to day living. Making the most of our human life.

Thursdays

ACI [Asian Classics Institute] courses 7pm – 9pm. This is an in depth study of Gelug Tibetan Buddhism covering the main topics of a Geshe degree. All courses are free and we ask for a small donation to cover running costs

Programs subject to change contact Pedro for starting dates on (02) 6771 3016

ACBC is a non-profit community organisation
“The religion of the future will be a cosmic religion.

“Buddhism has the characteristics of what would be expected in a cosmic religion for the future: it transcends a personal God, avoids dogmas and theology; it covers both the natural & spiritual, and it is based on a religious sense aspiring from the experience of all things, natural and spiritual, as a meaningful unity. Buddhism answers this description.

If there is any religion that would cope with modern scientific needs, it would be Buddhism.”

- Albert Einstein

[1954, from Albert Einstein: The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press]

A non- profit community organisation

Rowbottoms Road, Rocky River

67785038 or Dianne (02) 6772 6674

Email: release@exemail.com.au

Tradition: Gaden for the West – Interpreting and Integrating Gelug Tibetan Buddhism Spiritual Director: Zasep Tulku Rinpoche

The mud brick meditation hall or Gompa with its specially constructed stained glass windows and polished wooden floors, seats 40 and has a beautiful energy from the numerous retreats conducted by Zasep Rinpoche, approximately every two years since its construction. Our half day sits are suitable for beginners and you can come and sit for a short while or for longer. All events are by donation and are held at Vajra Ling unless stated otherwise.

Come and enjoy a gentle ½ day of sitting and walking meditation in this beautiful setting blessed by the many retreats and teachings given by eminent teachers. There will also be contemplation to open the heart and still the mind followed by a short discussion. Bring lunch to share if you wish.

Suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators.

Here is the Retreat and teaching schedule for Zasep Tulku Rinpoche’s visit to Uralla in 2008 at Vajra Ling, Rocky River unless stated otherwise

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th January

10am-5pm - Calm Abiding with Special insight Practice - $50 per day
“When you see reality, no illusions can confuse you;
when you develop stability, things cannot shake it or take it away.”

Only by combining the heightened state of concentration known as calm abiding with special insight into the nature of reality can liberation from cyclic existence be attained. Calm abiding forms the basis for special insight. The great Indian master Atisha also points out that for Bodhisattvas the attainment of a calmly abiding mind is essential in order to develop the different kinds of extra-sensory perception that allow them to work more efficiently for living beings.

Tuesday January 29th

Public talk on Mindfulness meditation for ” Healing Trauma and Spiritual Awakening” CWA Hall, Rusden Street, Armidale - 7pm for 7.30pm $10 donation

Thursday January 31st - Children’s Blessing

Friday February 1st - 7pm -9.30pm

Long Life White Heruka Initiation - commitments - Bodhisattva, Tantric Vows and daily recitation of White Heruka mantra $25

This is an Annutarayoga (Highest Yoga) Tantra initiation. Bodhisattva and tantric vows, as well as a daily mantra commitment, will be given according to tradition.

There was a series of teachings given to Lama Tsongkhapa from his direct communication with Manjushri, these teachings are called the Kadam Emanation Scripture. The initiation and its special instructions for practice are the very essence of those teachings that Je Tsongkhapa and Lama Umapa received from the Wisdom Buddha, Manjushri. It contains many secret instructions that were only handed down orally from Guru to disciple. Yanchen Drupai Dorje composed this sadhana from the oral instructions he received from Ngulchu Dharmabhadra. This is the most profound method for prolonging life, dispelling obstacles and increasing one’s merit that Manjushri himself had to offer.

Saturday 2nd and Sunday3rd February 10am - 5pm

Very Special teaching and practice on Bodhicitta and great Compassion - $50 per day

“There are many different philosophies, but what is of basic importance is compassion, love for others, concern for others’ suffering, and reduction of selfishness.” HH Dalai Lama

• Please note spaces are limited please book ahead and reserve your place

• For more details or to book in contact Maxine Ross 02 6778 5038 or Pedro 6771 3016 or email me at release@exemail.com.au

On Wednesday mornings in the Town Centre at 7.15am I will be conducting the long Green Tara Puja each week. I will be dedicating the benefit of this puja for Dianne’s mother, Dorothy Thomson. This is a public puja and everyone is welcomed to participate. Bring along your dharmarus and bells and conch shells if you have them. Otherwise just bring along yourself. It starts tomorrow, Wednesday 9^th January 2008.

Thank you very much.

Emilia

“May we be able to see everywhere, even on a mote of dust, countless Buddhas of the past, present and future, limitless pure lands, and endless eons.”