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.