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Presented by
Glenda Lee
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DISCOVERING
BUDDHISM MODULE 3 |
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'How to Meditate'
with Glenda Lee
Learn basic meditation techniques. Learn the definition and purpose of
meditation, how to sit properly, how to set up a meditation session, the
different types of meditation techniques one may employ, and how to
recognise and deal with obstacles to meditation.
Tuesday evenings 7.30 – 9pm
6 weeks commencing 29 April 2008
Cost: $82; $75 concession
(negotiable);
$70 members. Observers by donation suggested $15 per
teaching.
Please
register by 4pm Thurs 24 April
1 day DB retreat at HMT
10.00am – 4.00pm Sat 7 June
Retreat cost: $40 ($35mem) please
bring your own lunch
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COMPLETED
COURSES:
*Completed
April 6, 2008
All About Karma
- Glenda Lee
Learn the essential facts about the law of cause and effect and generate a
clear understanding about how karma works. Discover effective tools to
accumulate merit - the cause of happiness and success - and purify
mistaken actions done in the past. In addition, explore ways to become
adept at dealing with life more effectively and thereby take control of
your future.
1
Day retreat at Hospice of Mother Tara.
*Completed
October 14, 2007
Mind and Its Potential
- Glenda Lee
Examine what is "mind," its nature and function, and how it
affects our experience of happiness and suffering. Explore the
differentiation between mind and brain, mind as the creator of our
experiences, and the implications of possessing a mind that has no
beginning and no end. In addition, learn methods to transform destructive
thoughts and attitudes and create a positive and joyous mind.
*Completed
May 29, 2007
Buddhism in a Nutshell -
Glenda Lee
An introductory course that provides a general overview of basic
Buddhist philosophy and principles for complete beginners. It is an
opportunity for people without any prior experience of Buddhism or
meditation to gain some understanding of the Buddhist path.
*Completed
Dec 3, 2006
Establishing a Daily Practice-
Glenda Lee
Assemble the tools you need to develop a successful daily practice. Using
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's A DAILY MEDITATION PRACTICE as a guide, become
familiar with the elements necessary to generate realizations in the mind.
Also, receive some tips for making every action of the day meaningful.
1
Day retreat held at Hospice of Mother Tara, Bunbury.
*Completed
September 10, 2006
Refuge in the
Three Jewels
-
Glenda Lee
Get informed about what it means to take refuge in the Three Jewels
(Buddha, Dharma and Sangha), and the essential practices of refuge. Find
out more about the advantage of taking lay vows and their role in
enhancing our spiritual growth.
1
Day retreat held at Hospice of Mother Tara, Bunbury.
*Completed July 9, 2006
Death and
Rebirth
-
Glenda Lee
Explore the process of death and rebirth and its impact on how we live our
lives. Be guided in skillful reflection on the meaning of death and what
to expect at the death-time. In this way, fulfill your purpose in life,
resolve conflicts, and develop the skills to help both yourself and others
at the time of death. Eventually, through Buddhist practice, one can
overcome death altogether.
1
Day retreat held at HMT, Bunbury.
*Completed
April 23, 2006
The Spiritual Teacher
- Glenda Lee
Take the time to investigate the
role of the teacher on the spiritual path: the need for a teacher, the
qualities of a teacher, the qualities of a student, and how to relate to
a teacher for greatest benefit in one's spiritual life. Consider the
challenges we face when thinking of entering into a 'guru-disciple'
relationship and learn how to overcome these skillfully.
1
Day retreat held at HMT, Bunbury.
*Completed
March 21st, 2006
Presenting the Path
- Glenda Lee
Get an overview of the entire Tibetan Buddhist path to awakening. Hear
about the life story of the Buddha and study the basic teachings of
Buddhism. Discover the unique system for putting Buddhist philosophy into
practice contained in the lam-rim, or "graduated path to
enlightenment."
1
Day retreat held at HMT, Bunbury.
*Completed
Nov 22, 2005
All About Karma
- Glenda Lee
Learn the essential facts about the law of cause and effect and generate a
clear understanding about how karma works. Discover effective tools to
accumulate merit - the cause of happiness and success - and purify
mistaken actions done in the past. In addition, explore ways to become
adept at dealing with life more effectively and thereby take control of
your future.
1
Day retreat at Hospice of Mother Tara.
*Completed
Sept 6, 2005
How to Meditate -
Glenda Lee
Basic meditation techniques. Learn the definition and purpose of
meditation, how to sit properly, how to set up a meditation session, the
different types of meditation techniques one may employ, and how to
recognize and deal with obstacles to meditation. 1
Day retreat at Hospice of Mother Tara.
*Completed
June 13th, 2005
Mind and Its Potential
- Ven Dondrub
Examine what is "mind," its nature and function, and how it
affects our experience of happiness and suffering. Explore the
differentiation between mind and brain, mind as the creator of our
experiences, and the implications of possessing a mind that has no
beginning and no end. In addition, learn methods to transform destructive
thoughts and attitudes and create a positive and joyous mind.
1
Day retreat held at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre, Kensington Perth.
*Completed
April 4th, 2005
Introduction to Tantra
- Ven Dondrub
Learn the definition of tantra, how tantra
works and why it is a powerful form of practice. Get a broad overview of
the four classes of tantra and learn how to practice simple Kriya
tantric methods. In addition, find out how to integrate the practices of
tantra with lam-rim meditation for optimal results. Cost: $60 ($50
Members). One day retreat held at
Hayagriva
Buddhist Centre, Kensington, Perth on Sunday, May 1st from 10am to
4pm.
*Completed
Feb 28, 2005
Wisdom of Emptiness-
Ven Dondrub
The realization of emptiness is crucial for the attainment of liberation
and enlightenment. Take this opportunity to enhance your ability to bring
about this realization. Learn how to develop calm abiding and different
methods to use in meditation on emptiness. Practice accumulation of merit
and purification of obstacles - indispensable for generating realizations
within the mind. Cost: $70 ($60 Members. One day retreat held at
Hayagriva
Buddhist Centre, Kensington, Perth on Sunday, March 6th from 10am to
4pm.
*Completed
Nov 1, 2004
'Transforming Problems'
- Ven
Dondrub
Consider well the disadvantages of self-cherishing and the advantages of
cherishing others more than ourselves. Get inspired to "exchange
yourself with others," and then be guided in how to employ the
special techniques of mind training or "lo-jong" as a means to
transform problems into happiness and learn to like problems as much as
ice cream! One
Day retreat held at Hayagriva Centre, Perth.
*Completed
July19, 2004
How to Develop Bodhichitta
- Ven
Dondrub
Come discover the clear meditation instruction available in Tibetan
Buddhism that enables us to develop our innate qualities of loving
kindness and compassion. Become skilled at applying these techniques to
generate the mind of bodhichitta, the wish to attain enlightenment for the
benefit of others, known to be the heart of Buddha's teachings.
Weekend residential retreat held at
Fairbridge Village, Pinjarra from Friday July 23 to Sunday, July 25.
*Completed
March 24, 2004
The Spiritual Teacher
- Ven Dondrub
Take the time to investigate the role of the teacher on the spiritual
path: the need for a teacher, the qualities of a teacher, the qualities of
a student, and how to relate to a teacher for greatest benefit in one's
spiritual life. Consider the challenges we face when thinking of entering
into a 'guru-disciple' relationship and learn how to overcome
these skillfully.
*Completed
March 29, 2004
Samsara and Nirvana -
Ven Dondrub
Investigate what "samsara" is and how we are stuck in it. Find
out what "nirvana" is and how to achieve it. Develop the
determination to be free from suffering and empower yourself with
practical tools to deal with and eliminate disturbing emotions forever.
One
Day retreat held at Hayagriva Centre, Perth.
*Completed
Nov 24, 2003
Refuge in the
Three Jewels
- Ven Dondrub
Get informed about what it means to take refuge in the Three Jewels
(Buddha, Dharma and Sangha), and the essential practices of refuge. Find
out more about the advantage of taking lay vows and their role in
enhancing our spiritual growth.
1
Day retreat held at Hospice of Mother Tara, Bunbury.
*Completed
Oct 11, 2003
Establishing a Daily Practice-
Ven Dondrub
Assemble the tools you need to develop a successful daily practice. Using
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's A DAILY MEDITATION PRACTICE as a guide, become
familiar with the elements necessary to generate realizations in the mind.
Also, receive some tips for making every action of the day meaningful.
1
Day retreat held at Hospice of Mother Tara, Bunbury.
*Completed Aug 24, 2003
Death and
Rebirth
- Ven Dondrub
Explore the process of death and rebirth and its impact on how we live our
lives. Be guided in skillful reflection on the meaning of death and what
to expect at the death-time. In this way, fulfill your purpose in life,
resolve conflicts, and develop the skills to help both yourself and others
at the time of death. Eventually, through Buddhist practice, one can
overcome death altogether.
3
Day retreat held at Fairbridge Village, Pinjarra.
*Completed
May 25, 2003
How to Meditate
- Ven Dondrub
Basic meditation techniques. Learn the definition and purpose of
meditation, how to sit properly, how to set up a meditation session, the
different types of meditation techniques one may employ, and how to
recognize and deal with obstacles to meditation. 1
Day retreat held at Ferguson Valley.
*Completed
March 10, 2003
Presenting the Path
- Ven Dondrub
Get an overview of the entire Tibetan Buddhist path to awakening. Hear
about the life story of the Buddha and study the basic teachings of
Buddhism. Discover the unique system for putting Buddhist philosophy into
practice contained in the lam-rim, or "graduated path to
enlightenment."
3
Day retreat held at Fairbridge Village, Pinjarra.
*Completed Dec 8, 2002
All About Karma
- Ven Dondrub
Learn the essential facts about the law of cause and effect and generate a
clear understanding about how karma works. Discover effective tools to
accumulate merit - the cause of happiness and success - and purify
mistaken actions done in the past. In addition, explore ways to become
adept at dealing with life more effectively and thereby take control of
your future.
2
Day retreat held at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre, Kensington, Perth.
*Completed Sept
23, 2002
Mind and Its Potential
- Ven Dondrub
Examine what is "mind," its nature and function, and how it
affects our experience of happiness and suffering. Explore the
differentiation between mind and brain, mind as the creator of our
experiences, and the implications of possessing a mind that has no
beginning and no end. In addition, learn methods to transform destructive
thoughts and attitudes and create a positive and joyous mind.
1
Day retreat held at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre, Kensington Perth.
Observers
are most
welcome at
all Classes *Cost by
donation
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'Discovering
Buddhism'
Course modules
by Glenda Lee
Discovering Buddhism' is an FPMT
introductory
program of 14 units which is suitable for newcomers and
more experienced students. The teachings and methods of learning that
are used, reflect the unique and highly accessible styles of founders of
the FPMT,
Lama Thubten Yeshe and his heart disciple and FPMT
Spiritual
Director,
Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
The course is
designed to be practical and includes lectures, discussion groups,
required reading of important texts, homework, meditations and retreats.
For students
who choose to do the entire course it will take approximately two years.
However, the flexibility of the program allows students to
select and attend the subject areas
they would like to investigate but
for a more comprehensive overview
it is recommended to attend all units
as they are offered.
All the
teachings in Discovering Buddhism have been designed by the FPMT Education
Department staff with the guidance of Lama Zopa Rinpoche. They originate
from Shakyamuni Buddha, who imparted his wisdom over 2500 years ago
through the great saint and scholar of the 14th century, Lama Tsong Khapa,
through Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa to you. Discovering Buddhism is taught at
other FPMT centres around the world.
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