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

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]

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.

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

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.”

LAMA RIGZIN - ARMIDALE 14th - 16th December

Lama Rigzin was a Buddhist monk for 25 years from the age of 8 yrs old. He has been formally trained in Sakya monasteries in India and Nepal under many eminent teachers including HH Sakya Trizin.

He has been teaching and translating in Australia for the last 7 years and now lives with his wife, Ruth in Sydney, where he is highly valued and appreciated, by the Tibetan Community, and others as a spiritual guide. Lama Rigzin is a warm and accessible teacher.

Public talk - Becoming a Courageous Being

Rejoicing in the precious human life that one has and the opportunity for goodness.
Purifying unskilful habits. Holding a positive attitude. Being mindful.
Lama Rigzin will go through these topics step by step.

Friday - 14th December 2007 at Armidale Community Buddhist Centre
Start 7pm for 7.30pm
Suggested Donation: $5.00

Guarding Alertness

“Likewise it is not possible for me
To restrain the external course of things
But should I restrain this mind of mine
What would be the need to restrain all else”

Saturday - 15th December 2007 at Vajra Ling, Rocky River
9.30am - 4.00pm
Suggested Donation $50.00

This is a commentary based on the Fifth chapter from the classic Buddhist text, A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life by Acharya Shantideva. We will be studying and contemplating this chapter which highlights the importance of guarding alertness to reach the desired state of Buddhahood to benefit each and every sentient being.

Lama Rigzin has been working steadily through this text each time he visits Armidale.

Vajrasattva Practice and Teachings

Vajrasattva is used for cleansing negative karma and purifying the mental continuum.

Sunday - 16th December 2007 at Vajra Ling, Rocky River
9.30am - 3.30pm
Suggested Donation $40.00

A requirement to do this practice is to have received the empowerment of Vajrasattva.

For more information contact Pedro 6771 3016 or email release@exemail.com.au

He has been teaching and translating in Australia for the last 7 years and now lives with his wife, Ruth in Sydney, where he is highly valued and appreciated, by the Tibetan Community, and others as a spiritual guide. Lama Rigzin is a warm and accessible teacher.

Public talk

Friday - 21st September 2007 at Armidale Community Buddhist Centre
Start 7pm for 7.30pm
Topic: Transformative Foundations for a Meaningful Life
Suggested Donation: $5.00

Mindfulness

Sunday - 23rd September 2007 at Vajraling, Rocky River
10am -4pm
Suggested Donation: $30.00

This is a commentary based on the Fourth chapter from the classic Buddhist text, A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life by Acharya Shantideva.
Lama Rigzin has been working steadily through this text each time he visits Armidale.

For more information contact Dianne Dianne.Thompson@dadhc.nsw.gov.au (02) 67726674
or Maxine maxineross1@bigpond.com.au (02) 67785038

If unsure about your ability to do yoga - please give either Maxine or Ruth a call on the numbers listed below. There is no cost, however if able, donations are welcome.

Please confirm your attendance with either Maxine or Ruth.

May all beings have the causes of happiness.

Maxine Allan 6778 5038 (or email maxine@bluepin.net.au)
Ruth Bohill 6772 1106 (or email ruthrbohill@hotmail.com)

Venue: CWA Hall, Rusden St (Next to Armidale Wholesale Fruit Market)

Suggested Donation: $5.00

Saturday September 16th: Teachings on the ‘Heart Sutra’ and the ‘Refuge Vows’
Time: 9.30am - 5pm

Venue: Vajra Ling, Rowbottoms Rd, Rocky River

Cost: $50.00 per day or $80.00 for both Saturday & Sunday

Bring a plate to share for lunch and a meditation cushion

September 17th: Four Armed Chenrezig Initiation
Time: 1pm - 5pm
Venue: Vajra Ling, Rowbottoms Rd, Rocky River

Cost: $50.00 per day or $80.00 for both Saturday & Sunday

Bring offering, meditation cushion, afternoon tea to share

Please note that spaces are limited for the teachings on Sat & Sun so bookings and a deposit are desirable

For further information and bookings please phone Dianne on (02) 6772 6674 or Jenny on 0421645103

About Geshe Dawa

Geshe Dawa has studied extensively in both Tibet and India since taking ordination at the age of nine. After leaving Tibet in 1959, Geshe-la, together with several hundred other monks, helped to establish a branch of Sera Monastery in south India. His academic accomplishments in Buddhist studies include the Acharya Degree from Varanasi University, which he completed in three years rather than the usual ten. He also holds a Lharampa Geshe Degree, the highest possible attainment in formal Buddhist philosophical studies, and a Tantric Geshe Degree.

Geshe-la has received many teachings and initiations from various Great Masters including his Holiness the Dalai Lama as well as his two tutors, Ling Rinpoche and Trijang Rinpoche. On the invitation of Lama Yeshe, Geshe Dawa moved to Melbourne to become the first resident Teacher at Tara House where he taught regularly for four years as well as twice yearly at Buddha House in Adelaide. Geshe-la then returned to India to teach at Sera Monastery. In 1991, having been requested by Lama Zopa Rinpoche many times, he took up the position of resident Teacher at Vajrayana Institute in Sydney where he taught for eight years.

Geshe Dawa is now semi-retired and lives in Bankstown. Geshe-la continues to give regular teachings and initiations to a devoted group of students.