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Saturday 30th August
Saturday, August 23, 2008 (5 reads)
We are holding a 12 hour fast at the Centre next Saturday 30th August following the advice we have received from Kyabje Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, supporting the initiative of the Tibetan Government in Exile.
The purpose of the fast is to:
- Celebrate freedom of expression in this country and encourage people to speak out in a non violent way when they see the need arise. This action also recommits us to the non-violent path.
- Create merit for the long life of our teachers especially His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
- Bring blessings for those that have suffered torture and death due to repression around the world, particularly in Tibet, or have created the acts of repression and torture.
- Reduce our own defilements and create wisdom and compassion in the minds of the oppressed and oppressors.
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6.00 am
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Set up Medicine Buddha
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7.00-8.45 am
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Short introductory motivation followed by Medicine Buddha -Ven Dondrub
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9.00-10.00 am
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21 Taras led by Ven Chodron
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11.30-1.30 pm
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Video - HHDL “10 Questions” or “Buddhas lost Children” |
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2 -5.30 pm |
2 -5.30 Golden Light Sutra –Ven Dondrub |
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6pm |
Shared vegetarian meal; please bring a plate | Everyone is welcome to come for part of the program or hold their own vigil at home. Links to the websites promoting the world wide event: www.tibet.net. www.stoptibetcrisis.org
We look forward to seeing you. John Waite Director Hayagriva Buddhist Centre
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Friday Meditation & Discussion Group
Friday, August 08, 2008 (15 reads)
Please be advised as from 29th July 2008 , Friday Meditation and Discussion Group has been postponed.
Please refer to website or Calendar for any future start up date.
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IMI Sangha Day
Sunday, August 03, 2008 (17 reads)
MessageTuesday August 05th
is also IMI (International Mahayana Institute) Sangha Day .
If you can during
the day,take time to acknowledge the benefits of Sangha and how fortunate we are
to have people committ to this Path.
The monks and nuns
of the IMI are offering Prayers for World Peace as part of International Sangha
Day. They have been reciting the Sutra of Golden Light from Sakadawa on June 18
to IMI day, August 5.
IMI is an
international community of Buddhist monks and nuns belonging to the Foundation
for the Preservation for the Mahayana Tradition.
Please join Greg Carr from 7.30 pm to recite The Sutra of
Golden Light.
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First Turning of The Wheel
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 (22 reads)
The First Turning of the Wheel Day on Tuesday 05 August commemorates the Buddha's first teaching; the first turning of the wheel of the Dharma. Today is a day to devote to the Dharma. On this special Holy Day, any merit you accumulate will be multiplied many times. After Buddha's enlightenment he was reluctant to teach but finally decided to rejoin the five friends with whom he had spent several years travelling the Ganges Plain. His first discourse, at the Deer Park (Sarnath), was on the Four Noble Truths and is of great significance. Not only was it the first structured teaching given by the Buddha after his enlightenment, but also it is generally agreed to contain the essence of all subsequent teachings.
Please come along to the Centre at 7.30 pm when Greg Carr will lead The Golden Light Sutra Recitation.
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Hatha Yoga - 10 week course
Saturday, July 12, 2008 (35 reads)
Thursday evenings 6 - 7 pm 10 weeks Dates: 24th July to 25th September
Hayagriva Buddhist Centre, 64 Banksia Tce, Kensington is hosting a 10 week course of gentle Hatha Yoga with Jude Carter.
The classes will focus on relaxation, gentle stretching, breathing and inner reflection.
The
practice of yoga brings about greater flexibility, fitness. Yoga
maintains and improves the well being of your body (and mind) by
promoting the functioning and balance of the circulatory, nervous,
respiratory, endocrine and digestive systems of the body. It also
strengthens and tones muscles.
Everyone is welcome and no prior
experience is required. If you have some familiarity with yoga you
will still benefit from the sense of well being that results from yoga
practice.
To reserve your place call Hayagriva Buddhist Centre on 9367 4817 .
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