Armidale Community Buddhist Centre

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

The Venerable Acharya Zasep Tulku Rinpoche, a highly realized and internationally respected teacher of Gelugpa Buddhism, was born in Tibet in the province of Kham in 1948. Zasep Tulku Rinpoche was recognized as the 13th incarnation of Lama Konchog Tenzin of Zuru Monastery. In 1959, during the Chinese invasion, he escaped from Tibet and continued his education for sixteen years in India under the tutelage of many of the greatest teachers of Mahayana Buddhism.
Zasep Rinpoche has been coming to Rocky River and Armidale since 1993 to lead Buddhist retreats. Each time he has visited this area he has given public talks on Buddhism, which are becoming more and more popular. Rinpoche has nearly 30 years experience teaching Buddhism to western students in Canada, USA and Europe. He combines his deep understanding of the mind and how it works with humour and clarity.

PROGRAMME
All at Vajra Ling, Rocky River except where noted

FRIDAY MARCH 10th, 7pm: Public talk on Karma

At CWA Hall, Rusden St, Armidale. Karma is the law of cause and effect that governs the universe, and our karmic actions create all our suffering and happiness. By observing this natural law and being mindful of our actions of body, speech and mind, we can change
for the better. An understanding of karma is the key to dealing with the present in a positive way, and in creating whatever future results one may wish to experience. [$5 donation]

SATURDAY MARCH 11th, 2pm (Initiation): Lama Je Tsong Khapa
SUNDAY MARCH 12th 10am–5pm (Practice)

Je Tsongkhapa is considered a second Buddha, his teachings and explanations are very clear. He was said to be an emanation of Manjushri the Buddha of wisdom, whom he had direct contact with. Sunday:This practice brings one closer to the guru and increases
wisdom and understanding. [ $60 for two days]

TUESDAY MARCH 14th, 7pm: Dependent Origination

(12 Links of Wheel of Life). These teachings show the way we go from life to life and the leverage point by which we can overcome our suffering and achieve ultimate happiness. [$25]

WEDNESDAY MARCH 15th, 7pm: Green Tara initiation

Tara is the feminine essence of our own loving compassionate action that wants to help others across the ocean of suffering to the shore of happiness and bliss. Results of the Green Tara meditation can include quick thinking, generosity, fearlessness and spontaneity.
[$25]

THURSDAY MARCH 16th, 7pm: Four Arm Chenresig initiation.

Chenresig is within us because love and compassion are not qualities added to the mind. These qualities are part of the awakened state even if, for the moment, this state exists only as a potential for us. He is the visible expression taken by all the buddhas to help activate the love and compassion that are presently only a potential in us and to reveal the ultimate Chenresig to ourselves. [$25]

FRIDAY MARCH 17th, 7pm (Initiation): White Manjushri initiation
SATURDAY MARCH 18th, 10am–5pm (Practice)
SUNDAY MARCH 19th, 10am–5pm (Practice)

The practice of White Manjushri is a wisdom practice that purifies the mind. It is considered to be very good for developing, improving, and preserving memory. Saturday
and Sunday: Eight Mahayana Precepts and White Manjushri Sadhana practice. People can do this as a fasting retreat for both days or optional one meal per day. [$100 for three days]

For more inquiries about Vajra Ling, bookings or accommodation please contact:
• Maxine maxine@bluepin.net.au 6778 5038
• Dianne dthompson@nsw.chariot.net.au 6772 6674
• Pedro release@exemail.com.au 6771 3016
or view the printable PDF brochure here.