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Weekly News
Friday, September 03, 2010 (0 reads)
* No Yoga on Thursday 9 September
* FPMT & HBC Induction Workshop: (suitable for all)
10am - 4pm Saturday 11 September
Lunch: Bring a vegetarian plate to share
Come along and find out how our Centre works and how it fits into the 159 centres, monasteries and projects around the world that make up the inspiring organisation founded by the late Lama Thubten Yeshe and now directed by Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche.
* The day will be split in two sessions. The morning session will introduce FPMT and HBC with emphasis on the past, present and future of the organisation and our centre. Be prepared to be stretched by Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche's Vast Visions!! This will be an ideal time for everyone to learn about both FPMT and HBC and, for old as well as new students to connect more deeply with our Spiritual founders. The morning will involve both formal and informal presentations as well as hopefully a short film .
* Lunch will be a 'bring a vegetarian plate' affair and all being well, we'll relax outdoors with some tasty treats. It'll be a great time to share and meet new and old faces (figuratively of course).
* The afternoon session will focus on the important task of 'volunteering' at HBC and will commence with a reading from Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche. A general overview of what goes on at HBC and who does what will be combined with some specific induction material of interest to all volunteers and would be volunteers.
HBC is totally run of course by volunteers and we are very pleased to be able to offer the first of what we hope will become a regular series of volunteer workshops. So in short, there's something over the day for everyone. Please reserve time in your diary to join us in this celebratory event.
We looking forward to seeing you on the 11th September.
Warm wishes - John Waite and Dave Webb
* Sutra Recitation: The Nalanda Monastery Sangha will engage in a four day Sutra recitation from 31 August to 3 September. If you would like to know more about the IMI (International Mahayana Institute - the international group of FPMT monks and nuns), please visit their website at: http://imisangha.org/. They should have a complete session on available at http://www.nalanda-monastery.eu/nalanda/index.php?page=sutra-recitation
* HH Dalai Lama in Australia: His Holiness will be back in Australia next June starting with a teaching on a Guide to a Bodhisattva's Way of Life in Melbourne. Latest news from the tour includes an interview with His Holiness and a special fund raising commemorative canvas of His Holiness that is available now. See http://www.dalailamainaustralia.org/home.aspx
* The Real Hero: The latest newsletter from the Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive has a teaching from Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche starting: "The real bravery, the real hero is the person who can fight anger, and can overwhelm and climb over anger. The real hero is the person who can face the most difficult and dangerous enemy - the inner enemy." See the newsletter at http://www.lamayeshe.com/index.php?sect=article&id=657
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Weekly News
Friday, August 27, 2010 (3 reads)
* September/October Newsletter: The newsletter is now available to be viewed on our website and the print version is available to collect at the Centre.
* No Yoga on Thursday 2 and 9 September.
* Guru Puja: This Friday 3 September from 7.30 - 9.30pm
* Medicine Buddha Puja: Monday 6 September from 7.30 - 9pm
*Buddhism in a Nutshell with Matt Whiston: This is an Introductory course starting on Sunday 5 September from 2 - 3.30pm over 5 weeks. It will focus on meditation, mindfulness, explanations of the basic philosophies of Buddhism and how such practices can help reduce stress and increase the positives in our daily lives.
Registration is helpful but not mandatory. Cost is $12 per session (unwaged $8)
*FPMT and HBC Induction Workshop (suitable for all)
10am - 4pm Saturday 11 September Lunch: Bring a vegetarian plate to share
Come along and find out how our Centre works and how it fits into the 159 centres, monasteries and projects around the world that make up the inspiring organisation founded by the late Lama Thubten Yeshe and now directed by Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche.
* The day will be split in to two sessions. The morning session will introduce FPMT and HBC with emphasis on the past, present and future of the organisation and our centre. Be prepared to be stretched by Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche's Vast Visions!! This will be an ideal time for everyone to learn about both FPMT and HBC and, for old as well as new students to connect more deeply with our Spiritual founders. The morning will involve both formal and informal presentations as well as hopefully a short film showing.
* Lunch will be a 'bring a vegetarian plate' affair and all being well, we'll relax outdoors with some tasty treats. It'll be a great time to share and meet new and old faces (figuratively of course).
* The afternoon session will focus on the important task of 'volunteering' at HBC and will commence with a reading from Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche. A general overview of what goes on at HBC and who does what will be combined with some specific induction material of interest to all volunteers and would be volunteers.
HBC is totally run of course by volunteers and we are very pleased to be able to offer the first of what we hope will become a regular series of volunteer workshops. So in short, there's something over the day for everyone. Please reserve time in your diary to join us in this celebratory event.
We looking forward to seeing you on the 11th September. Warm wishes - John Waite and Dave Webb
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Sunday 22 August - Chenrezig Practice for the Animals
Friday, August 20, 2010 (5 reads)
Hayagriva Buddhist Centre students will be offering the Chenrezig Practice for the Compassion of Animals as requested by Enlightenment for the Dear Animals. We intend to recite the Chenrezig mantras. The Practice will be held at the Centre from 2-3pm followed by afternoon tea. Do join us at the Centre to offer mantras for the Animals.
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Weekly News
Friday, August 20, 2010 (5 reads)
* Program with Ven Lhundrup cancelled: The advertised program with Ven Lhundrup had to be cancelled after he could not come to Perth due to a family illness. We apologise for any inconvenience.
* Discussion Group with Matt Whiston: 7.30pm Tuesday 24 August on a Guide to a Bodhisattva's Way of Life. If you have a copy , please bring it along. Otherwise, photocopies will be available on the night.
* Wisdom for Busy People: 10am Sunday 29 August, Bodhi Tree Bookshop Cafe, Unit 1, 416-418 Oxford St. Mt Hawthorn.
HBC students Laure Musy and Angela Doyle are presenting "Wisdom for Busy People" based on the 16 Guidelines. This experiential presentation, rooted in the Buddhist philosophy and psychology as well as contemporary science, will provide an ethical framework on how to live our life based on the idea that we all have within ourselves the potential for happiness. Everyone is welcome to attend this free presentation. There's no need to book in advance. For further information please contact Laure(lauremusy@yahoo.fr) or ( http://www.bodhitree.net.au)
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Weekly News
Thursday, August 12, 2010 (5 reads)
* Ven Lhundrup: Teachings by Ven Lhundrup scheduled for 17 - 29 August have been cancelled as he is unable to come to Perth due to the illness of his mother. Can everyone please dedicate for her quick recovery .
* Discussion Group with Matt starts this Tuesday: 7.30pm Tuesday 17 August. Matt Whiston re-commences these popular sessions based on a Guide to a Bodhisattva's Way of Life. If you have a copy please bring it along. Otherwise, photocopies will be available on the night .
* Guru Puja: 7.30pm Thursday 19 August
* Advice from Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche: Rinpoche recently said “within the FPMT organization we are doing well studying the words. Now students need to experience the lam-rim.”
* Temporary Membership Coordinator: We are looking for a methodical person to take on the role of Membership Coordinator while Laure is looking after her baby (November - June/July). You will be provided with a comprehensive training and Laure will be available to assist you during these 6 months. Please contact Laure directly by email (lauremusy@yahoo.fr) or phone (0403 953 377). Many thanks in advance for your interest.
* Donations from Serco: Could the person who is making donations to HBC Building Fund in the company name of Serco please email us so that a Tax Receipt can be issued. Anyone else who has donated to our Building Fund in the last financial year and has not received a Tax Receipt, should please contact us by email with your address .
* Wisdom for Busy People: 10am Sunday 29 August, Bodhi Tree Bookshop Cafe, Unit 1, 416-418 Oxford St. Mt Hawthorn. HBC students Laure Musy and Angela Doyle are presenting "Wisdom for Busy People" based on the 16 Guidelines. This experiential presentation, rooted in the Buddhist philosophy and psychology as well as contemporary science, will provide an ethical framework on how to live our life based on the idea that we all have within ourselves the potential for happiness. Everyone is welcome to attend this free presentation. There's no need to book in advance.( http://www.bodhitree.net.au) Please contact Laure (lauremusy@yahoo.fr) for further information
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Weekly News
Thursday, July 29, 2010 (6 reads)
* Sanghata Sutra Reading: Sunday 1 August 2 - 5pm, Matt Whiston will be leading the reading of this amazing Sutra. Read all about the Sanghata Sutra at http://www.sanghatasutra.net and the amazing benefits to people who have had contact with it.
* Becoming an Eco Buddhist: Wednesday 4 and 11 August 7.30pm. Two discussions facilitated by Sam Nelson, a long time Buddhist practitioner and environmental / social entrepreneur. Sam will address questions such as how to meet the current great ecological challenges, survival, universal responsibility, sustainability, personal happiness, spiritual insight, and more.
* Guru Puja: on Thursday 5 August 7.30pm
* Medicine Buddha Puja: on Monday 9 August 7.30pm
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Weekly News to 03 August
Thursday, July 22, 2010 (5 reads)
* DB Retreat: The one day retreat on Sunday 25 July, concludes the "Refuge" module . Those who have completed the module previously but have not attended the retreat can register to attend this one. To register please contact the Centre at 9367 4817 or email at welcome@hayagriva.org.au Do bring a vegetarian lunch to share.
* Lineage Masters Talk: We can learn so much and be inspired by the great Buddhist practitioners from the past. Don't miss this final talk by Ian Coghlan on the Mahayana Lineage Masters on Tuesday 27 July at 7.30pm
* Farewell Dinner for Ian Coghlan: We are organising a dinner for Ian on Sat 24 July at 6pm at an Indian Restaurant "Cinnamon on the Park", 892 Albany H'way, Victoria Park. All welcome to join but please RSVP to the Centre on 9367 4817 before 23 July to confirm your booking.
* Wheel of Life Winter Mini Series: The last workshop of this series, "Finding Hope and Facing Death" is on Saturday 31 July. If you wish to attend contact Joanne at jthorpe1@iinet.net.au or 0417 955 688 to register .
* Sanghata Sutra Reading: Sunday 1 Aug 2 - 5pm, Matt Whiston will be leading the reading of this amazing Sutra. Read all about the Sanghata Sutra at http://www.sanghatasutra.net and the amazing benefits to people who have had contact with it .
* Becoming an Eco Buddhist: Wednesday 4 and 11 Aug 7.30pm. Two discussions facilitated by Sam Nelson, a long time Buddhist practitioner and environmental / social entrepreneur. Sam will addresses questions such as how to meet the current great ecological challenges, survival, universal responsibility, sustainability, personal happiness, spiritual insight, and more.
* Team for Geshe Phuntsok's Care: Our teacher care co-ordinator, Felicity Westcott writes at last it looks like our own Geshela will be coming soon. John has asked me if I would coordinate Geshe Phuntsok's care, which I am very happy to do. So now I am asking for a team of helpers who would enjoy and benefit from a close association with Geshela. We cannot be sure about exactly what will be required until John has spoken to him after he arrives, but, the following are possible requirements:
1 Drivers - not just Airport transfers, but, to show Geshela our lovely city, and introduce him to our culture. He would also need driving to appointments, shopping etc
2 Cooks may be required
3 Home cleaners
4 Laundry washing and ironing
5 Gardeners to help maintain the garden and to water plants when required
6 A lawn mower person (when Robert moves down to Bunbury) and possibly other little jobs
We are so fortunate to be given this opportunity, not only to earn merit, but, also to have this chance to serve our teacher on an on-going basis.
Please could those who would like to help contact me on email: afdutton@gmail.com preferably as soon as possible, because I go on holiday in less than 5 weeks and I'm away for more than 7 weeks
* Interview with HH Dalai Lama: The Dalai Lama in Australia group has an interview with His Holiness done on his recent 75th birthday which can be listened to at http://www.dalailamainaustralia.org/home.aspx
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Weekly News to 27 July
Thursday, July 15, 2010 (15 reads)
* Wheel of Life Winter Mini Series Workshop: on Saturday 17 July from 1.30pm - 4.30pm. It is the 2nd series of "Finding Hope & Facing Death" and focusing on "How we die".
* Relationships: A Sunday Workshop with Ian Coghlan 10am - 4.30pm Sunday 18 July
Relationships are so important in our lives but too often are not as meaningful as we might like. Our day-to-day happiness is very dependent on them and we can strengthen our relationships by increasing our awareness and understanding of their origin and causes. Join Ian Coghlan for a potentially life changing day of teaching and discussion. Suitable for all. Kindly register at the Centre by ringing: 9367 4817or emailing: welcome@hayagriva.org.au . Bring a vegetarian lunch to share. $55 ($50 for members)
* Medicine Buddha Puja: 7.30pm - 9pm Monday 19th July
* Guru Puja: 7.30pm - 9.30pm Tuesday 20th July
* Tara Puja: 7.30pm - 9pm Monday 26th July
* Geshe Phuntsok: We have been successful in our application for Geshe Phuntsok to come to Australia. Geshela put in his visa application last Friday.
* FPMTA Sangha Fund: The FPMTA, made up of our Centres and projects around Australia, has at Kyabje Zopa's request set up a Sangha Fund to help Sangha particularly when they retire. Donations can be made to FPMTA Ltd, Commonwealth Bank, BSB 062 194 ACCOUNT 1021 2862 Please mark donations as SANGHA WELFARE FUND (SWF)
* Green Tara Sand Mandala: See this beautiful traditional religious art skilfully undertaken by Ven Thubten Lodey at the Midland Junction Arts Centre, Corner Great Eastern Highway and Cale Street Midland. Daily viewing 10am - 4pm, closed Sun. Closing ceremony 2pm Saturday July 24 .
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Weekly News to 20 July
Friday, July 09, 2010 (6 reads)
* Problem Solving in the 21 st Century: This Sunday’s Workshop with Ian Coghlan 10am-4.30pm Sunday 11 July
This workshop includes Sunday Meditation 10am-11am. Today’s world is changing at such a rapid rate and the pace of life seems to be ever increasing. With it can come the pressure of trying to do more and more as society places greater expectation upon us. There are also the challenges that life throws at us so unexpectedly such as untimely death or illness. Or do we feel less secure in a global world that has “global financial crisis” and extremism? When we have exhausted our ability to control certain aspects of our lives, we are left simply with our minds over which we do have control. Learn how we can train our minds to see, understand and even overcome problems, and feel that glimpse of peace that is possible even in the most serious of circumstances. Led by Ian Coghlan and suitable for all. Bring a vegetarian lunch to share. $55 ($50 for members).
* Lineage Masters in the Mahayana Tradition : Tues 13, 27, July 7.30pm-9pm
Ian Coghlan will expand his previous teachings on Emptiness outlining the great lineage teachers and their individual importance to the understanding of Mahayana in our tradition. An important aspect of the Gelug tradition is ethics. Knowing that our teachings have a long and distinguished history, passing purely from generation to generation, inspires our trust and faith. Find out how those familiar names you hear all the time fit into the larger historical context. Emptiness is a major theme of the lineage teachers. Suitable for the more experienced student, but all interested students are welcome.
* 1st Turning of the Wheel Holy Day: on Thursday 15 July.The day begins with Taking of Precepts at 6am, then preparation of the Gompa with lots of offerings of water bowls & tea-lights at 2pm. All welcome to help. Then at 7pm we make the Light Offerings with prayers & mantras, followed by the Shaykamuni Buddha Puja. Ven Dondrub advises that one, if possible, should take a day off work to observe the Holy Day.
* Wheel of Life Winter Mini Series Workshop: on Sat 17 July from 1.30pm - 4.30pm.It is the 2nd series of " Finding Hope & Facing Death" and focusing on "How we die".
*Relationships: A Sunday Workshop with Ian Coghlan 18 July 10am-4.30pm
Relationships are paramount in our lives but there are not many of us who feel they are as meaningful as we might like. Our happiness is very dependent on them so how do we increase this happiness quotient in our lives? We can strengthen our relationships by increasing our awareness and understanding of their origin and causes. Given the right causes and conditions, a satisfying relationship may arise. Join Ian Coghlan for a potentially life changing day of teaching and discussion.Suitable for all. Bring a vegetarian lunch to share. $55 ($50 for members)
* His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 2011 Australian Visit: Read about it on the website www.dalailamainaustralia.org * Wisdom for Busy People: Laure and Angela, students at HBC are doing a presentation on "Wisdom for Busy People" based on the 16 Guidelines. This experiential presentation, rooted in the Buddhist philosophy and psychology as well as contemporary science, will provide you with an ethical framework on how to live our life based on the idea that we all have, within ourselves, the potential for happiness. Everyone is welcome to attend this free presentation to be held at the Bodhi Tree Bookshop Cafe : Unit 1, 416-418 Oxford St. Mt Hawthorn at 10am Sunday 29 August. There's no need to book in advance.( http://www.bodhitree.net.au) Please contact Laure (lauremusy@yahoo.fr) for further information
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Weekly News to 13 July
Monday, July 05, 2010 (11 reads)
* His Holiness The Dalai Lama's Birthday: There will be a Guru Puja at HBC on July 6 from 7.30pm - 9.30pm followed by birthday cake and coffee. All welcome to join in celebrating His Holiness's Birthday.
New Discovering Buddhism with Ian Coghlan (Jampa Ignyen)
Refuge in the Three Jewels
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.
Wednesdays July 7, 14, 21 7.30 -9.30 pm One-Day Retreat Sun July 25 10am -4.30pm
Please book to allow for compilation of student materials.
* Lineage Masters in the Mahayana Tradition : 7.30pm-9pm Tues 13, 27, July
Ian Coghlan will expand his previous teachings on Emptiness outlining the great lineage teachers and their individual importance to the understanding of Mahayana in our tradition. An important aspect of the Gelug tradition is ethics. Knowing that our teachings have a long and distinguished history, passing purely from generation to generation, inspires our trust and faith. Find out how those familiar names you hear all the time fit into the larger historical context. Emptiness is a major theme of the lineage teachers. Suitable for the more experienced student, but all interested students are welcome.
* PROBLEM SOLVING IN THE 21stCentury:
A Sunday Workshop with Ian Coghlan 10am-4.30pm Sunday 11 July
This workshop includes Sunday Meditation 10am-11am. Today’s world is changing at such a rapid rate and the pace of life seems to be ever increasing. With it can come the pressure of trying to do more and more as society places greater expectation upon us. There are also the challenges that life throws at us so unexpectedly such as untimely death or illness. Or do we feel less secure in a global world that has “global financial crisis” and extremism? When we have exhausted our ability to control certain aspects of our lives, we are left simply with our minds over which we do have control. Learn how we can train our minds to see, understand and even overcome problems, and feel that glimpse of peace that is possible even in the most serious of circumstances. Led by Ian Coghlan and suitable for all. Bring a vegetarian lunch to share. $55 ($50 for members).
* Thank you to all those who have made the recent Maitreya Relics Tour and Annual Retreat possible, both in their volunteer and sponsor capacity. Rinpoche often talks about the importance of retreat in our lives, so to help anyone be in retreat is of enormous merit. Bringing the relics to Perth and displaying the thangkas was also fulfilling Rinpoche’s wishes, that as many sentient beings as possible get to see them. The Relics Tour attracted over 3,000 people and raised $21,500 for the Maitreya project.
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Weekly News 27 June - 07 July
Friday, June 25, 2010 (15 reads)
* Meditations cancelled : on Tuesdays 29 June and 6 July with Ven. Drolma
* Statue Consecration in Bunbury: All day Saturday 3 July from 8am with Ven Thubten Lodey and Ven Thubten Jigme at the Hospice of Mother Tara. Please bring a plate to share if you intend being there for lunch. As well as HMT statues, a Dzambala and Hayagriva statues from our Centre will be consecrated. There is no opportunity this time for private statues to be included.
* Urgent Help for Sick Animals in Nepal:
We have some terrible news. Unfortunately a goat that Rinpoche recently rescued at the Animal Liberation Sanctuary, Nepal, has become sick with a deadly virus and it appears that most of the goats and sheep may now be infected too. Khen Rinpoche Geshe Lama Lhundrup, abbot of Kopan Monastery in Nepal, has advised that people do as many mantras of Medicine Buddha as possible.
The veterinarian is visiting daily and tests are being made to confirm which individuals may be infected. Medical treatment is underway. The animals are getting blessed water and Hayagriva pill powder every day. Geshe Thogme from Kopan Monastery is doing Medicine Buddha practice and mantras every day for them and he is also helping giving the water and the pills.
Go to our Death & Dying page for more information. Perhaps you could organise 1/2 hour at your Dharma centre to do a group recitation dedicated to the animals or even a Medicine Buddha puja. Any mantras recited at home, on your way to or from work or the shops, during your lunch-break or anywhere are most welcome!
Please, please join us to help our animal friends at this critical time! http://www.enlightenmentforanimals.org/site/
Students at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre were able to dedicate the Medicine Buddha Puja on Sat 19 June for the animals in Nepal.
* Practice Night with Ven Dondrub: Our beautiful altar at HBC is thanks to Ven Dondrub, and it's his last Wednesday night teaching (June 30 at 7.30pm) before he goes overseas for three months. It is a practise night "Setting up your Altar". The set up, significance of the objects and their placement will all be explained. It's a hands on experience and we welcome you to BYO items which you would like on your altar, though there are plenty of items to borrow at the centre. There will be a little incentive for the most beautiful creation.
* Hayagriva welcomes back Ian Coghlan in early July. Ian has twenty years of intensive Geshe study at Sera Monastery behind him, and teaches in a very accessible, clear and humorous western style.
• Tuesday nights Jul 13,27: will be teachings on the lineage masters with special emphasis on Emptiness.
• Wednesdays Jul 7,14,21: are the Discovering Buddhism topic of Refuge.
• Sunday workshops Jul 11, 18th: on using the Mind to solve problems, and Relationships. Please see newsletter for details.
* His Holiness The Dalai Lama's Birthday: Hayagriva Buddhist Centre will be celebrating His Holiness's Birthday on July 6 at 7.30pm with a Guru Puja followed by coffee & cake. All welcome to attend.
*Wheel of Life Mini Series Workshops: starts again on Saturday July 3 from 1.30pm - 4.30pm. This first workshop focuses on the "Continuity of Life". For enquiries or registration please contact Joanne on jthorpe1@iinet.net.au or ring her on 0417 955 688
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Weekly News 20 - 30 June
Friday, June 18, 2010 (10 reads)
Guru Puja: on Monday 21 June at 7.30pm Offerings of food / flowers welcome
* Lama Yeshe DVD: Part 2 of the Three Principles of the Path continues. The late Lama Yeshe, founder of the FPMT, is charismatic, relates Dharma in a 100% modern-western way, and will have tears of joy rolling down your cheeks. All welcome. Entry by donation (don't worry if you missed Part 1)
* Shrine Relics Tour: What a success last weekend's exhibition was. There were 3,000 visitors, many put in hours at the Town Hall, Buddhist groups from around Perth worked together to ensure the success of the tour, and so many people gained from being in the presence of these precious, holy objects. It also resulted in a generous donation to the Maitreya Project to build a large statue of the future Buddha, Maitreya, in India, to repay the people of India for their kindness in being the birthplace of Buddhism.
* Items found at the Relics Tour: A pair of ladies fashionable brown rimmed sunglasses were found near the tea & coffee table, and a Canon camera battery charger was found in the kitchen.
These items are at the Hayagriva Centre and can be picked up from Monday - Saturday 10am - 2pm
* Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archives: is appealing for donations to help them print more books which are given away free. Hayagriva Buddhist Centre receives many of these books which we distribute without charge. www.lamayeshe.com
* FPMT June 2010 Newsletter: Read all the news about Lama Zopa and the FPMT International Office www.fpmt.org/enews/2010/fpmt/default.htm
* Thangkas for sale at the Centre: There are six beautiful thangkas (religious wall hangings) on display at the Centre. They have been done by monks at Namgyal Monastery in India where the Tibetans are trying to preserve this artistic religious tradition. Buying a thangka not only blesses your home but helps support this worthwhile cause. The thangkas are of Shakyamuni Buddha, Chenrezig, Medicine Buddha, White Tara, Manjushri and Amitabha.
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Weekly News 06-15 June
Saturday, June 05, 2010 (22 reads)
• Guru Puja: 7.30pm this Monday 7 June. Offering of food/flowers welcome
MAITREYA HEART SHRINE RELICS TOUR
• An Introduction to Holy Relics and DVD "Walk with the Master": 7.30pm Wed 9 June. Students new to Buddhism may wonder why and what relics are and why they are so important. Ven Dondrub is offering an informal short talk explaining how they arise and their significance, with time for questions and discussion. A DVD describing the life of the Buddha and the sacred sites in India that all Buddhists are encouraged at some point in their lives to visit will follow. Suitable for all. By donation
• Relic Tour Opening Ceremony: 5pm Friday 11 June Perth Town Hall
• See the Relics: Perth Town Hall 10am - 7pm Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 June. Bring Mum, bring Dad, bring everyone you know to receive blessing from these precious and rare relics
• Thangka Exhibition: There will also be an exhibition and sale of thangkas (traditional religious wall hangings) at the relic exhibition, theproceeds of which helps preserve the Tibetan Buddhist religious artistic lineage.
• Dharma Shop Specials: Our Dharma shop has some exquisite, beautiful hand painted statues in part or full gold from Kopan Monastery in Nepal. They include Shakyamuni Buddha, Vajrasattva, Green Tara, Manjushri and more. Prices range from $85 to $175. Inquiries - Lewanna 0407 448 335
• Vinyasa Yoga: 6 - 7pm every Thursday. Come and experience an energetic, flowing sequence of yoga poses where the main focus is the breath. Yoga is a fantastic complement for enhancing our sitting posture and for longer periods of meditation with minimal distractions.
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Weekly News 23 May - 01 June
Thursday, May 20, 2010 (27 reads)
Commemorate the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and parinirvana
(the state entered when a Buddha “passes away”).
Thursday 27 May 2010
6.00 am Precepts - grow your vows for just 24 hours on this especially holy day. If you’ve not done this before please speak to Susan.
2.00 pm Setting up of extensive offerings of light and water - all welcome, no experience required, the more people helping the more beautiful an offering we can make.
7.00 pm Extensive Offering Practice all welcome
7.30 pm Guru Shakyamuni Practice all welcome (it is auspicious to bring an offering of food/flowers)
· Maitreya DVD and Heart Shrine Relics Tour Information Night: 5 - 7pm Sunday 30 May at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre. Bring along anyone who may be interested in learning about the Relics Tour and the Maitreya Project. For those that can, please bring along a plate of food to share. Contact Lee-Chew if you are bringing food by leaving a message at the Centre on 9367 4817 or email welcome@hayagriva.com.au
· Hayagriva Buddhist Centre will be hosting the Maitreya Heart Shrine Relics Tour in Perth on 11- 13 June. If you can join our team of helpers, email Christine at the Centre on: welcome@hayagriva.org.au or phone 9367 4817. Alternatively, attend the event on 11 – 13 June at the Perth Town Hall and tell everyone. Free entry.
· Root Institute for Wisdom Culture is pleased to invite your participation by helping to sponsor the next event of the Festival of Lights and Merit 2010 Celebrating Lord Buddha’s Birth and Enlightenment and Paranirvana 26th – 28th May 2010 at the Mahabodhi Stupa of Enlightenment, Bodhgaya, India. The Festival of Lights and Merit supports Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Merit Box projects, your own centre and the social work projects of Root Institute. Sponsorship includes offerings on the next two festivals of 2010. For more information see http://www.rootinstitute.com/holy-objects/light-offering.html
· Work A Day for Rinpoche – an annual event to support the activities of Lama Zopa Rinpoche . Please refer to the FPMT International Office website http://www.fpmt.org/development/work_a_day/
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Weekly News 16 - 25 May
Thursday, May 13, 2010 (32 reads)
• FPMTA May News: available on http://www.fpmt.org/enews/2010/fpmt/default.htm. Also the latest Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive is available at http://www.lamayeshe.com/index.php?sect=article&id=626. It includes a teaching by Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche part of which says: 'Samsaric pleasure, which is dependent on external things, is only suffering. When one problem stops and another problem has started but is still small, we call it "pleasure." We project the appearance of pleasure and believe in that. That becomes the basis to give rise to the dissatisfied mind of desire. When the fulfilment of our desire is disturbed, anger and other disturbing thoughts then arise. Believing in these hallucinations becomes the foundation for ignorance, anger, attachment, jealousy, pride, and many other harmful thoughts, which then make our life unhappy and make us harm other sentient beings.'
• Vajrayana Institute hosted the opening of the Maitreya Heart Shrine Relics tour in Australia and New Zealand on May 7 – 9 . Christine Turley volunteered at this event and said: “ I strongly urge everyone who can volunteer at the Perth event to do so. The relics , for example from Shakyamuni Buddha, Kasyapa, Lama Tsong Khapa, Ribur Rinpoche, Lama Yeshe and more are a wonderful and heart moving experience. To be able to offer your time to see and help people benefit from viewing the relics, to receive a blessing or writing the Sanghata Sutra in gold ink is an experience to rejoice in." Hayagriva Buddhist Centre will be hosting the Maitreya Heart Shrine Relics Tour in Perth on 11- 13 June. If you can join our team of helpers, email Christine at the Centre on: welcome@hayagriva.org.au or phone 9367 4817. Alternatively, attend the event on 11 – 13 June at the Perth Town Hall and tell everyone. Entrance free.
• Maitreya DVD and Heart Shrine Relics Tour Information Night: 5 - 7pm Sunday 30 May at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre. Bring along anyone that may be interested in learning about the Relics Tour and the Maitreya Project. For those that can, please bring along a plate of food to share. Contact Lee-Chew if you are bringing food or by leaving a message at the Centre on 9367 4817 or email welcome@hayagriva.com.au
• Sakadawa Day: Thursday 27 May: 6am Precepts. 2pm - 6pm Set up Water Bowls and Lights (All welcome to help). 7pm Light Offering Practice. 7.30pm – 9pm Guru Shakyamuni Puja with Ven Dondrub
• Registration for Light of the Path 2010 is Now Open! September 12 - 26 in North Carolina, USA. This annual retreat led by our most precious teacher, Lama Zopa Rinpoche will be based on teachings from Lama Atisha's famous text Light of the Path. Last year was successful beyond our hopes! We hope you will be able to join us this year! Details along with important new information about this year's retreat are at http://www.kadampa-center.org/lop/
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Weekly News 9 - 18 May
Wednesday, May 05, 2010 (25 reads)
*Animal Liberation: on Sunday May 9th at 9.30am at Wambyn Olive Farm near York. Six sheep destined for slaughter are being liberated. Also, there will be a burning of Dharma material that is no longer required (it's not thrown out with the rubbish). Hope to see many of you there. Bring a vegetarian lunch to share. Maps to the farm are available at the Centre
* Buddha's Lost Children: Fund Raising Film at HBC on Friday 14 May at 7.30pm. The film is a true story of a former Thai Boxer turned Buddhist monk (also known as the Tiger Monk) who travels widely on horseback in the borderlands of Thailand's Golden Triangle, a rugged region known for its drug smuggling and improvised hill tribes. With his Golden House Temple, he has built an orphanage, school and clinic - a haven for the children of the region, who sees him as a shaman, father figure and coach.
Entry by donations. Coffee and cakes after the show.
* Saka Dawa Begins . This is the holiest time in the Tibetan Buddhist calendar - a great time to undertake virtuous action as the merit is magnified many times over. The month ends of Sat 12 June 12
* Maitreya Heart Shrine Relics Tour: Hayagriva Buddhist Centre will be hosting the Maitreya Heart Shrine Relics Tour in Perth on 11- 13 June. If you can join our team of helpers, email Christine at the Centre on: welcome@hayagriva.org.au or phone 9367 4817.
* Maitreya DVD and Heart Shrine Relics Tour Information Night: Sunday 30 May 5 – 7pm at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre. Bring along anyone that may be interested in learning about the Relics Tour and the Maitreya Project. For those that can, please bring along a plate of food to share. Contact Lee-Chew if you are bringing food or by leaving a message at the Centre on 9367 4817 or email welcome@hayagriva.com.au
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Weekly news 02 - 11 May
Thursday, April 29, 2010 (30 reads)
* Busy Bee this Saturday 1 May 9am 12 noon: How about rolling up your sleeves and giving three hours of the most precious thing you have - your time. Your efforts will help maintain our Centre as a beautiful offering.
* New Discovering Buddhism Module: "Death and Rebirth" starting on Wednesday 12 May at 7.30pm. If you have not registered yet, please ring the Centre on 9367 4817 and put your name down, so that student material is prepared for you.
* Animal Liberation: on Sunday 9 May at 9.30am at Wambyn Olive Farm near York. Six sheep destined for slaughter are being liberated and donations towards their maintenance are needed. There are costs for purchasing the sheep, agistment fees, shearing, and medicine to keep them healthy. Liberating animals or supporting the practice is a way to create the cause for a longer life for anyone who has a life threatening medical condition.
There will also be a burning of Dharma material that is no longer required (it's not thrown out with the rubbish) so bring your Dharma materials for burning.
Hope to see many of you there and bring your friends and family. Bring a vegetarian lunch to share. Maps to the farm are available at the Centre.
* Guru Puja: Saturday 8 May at 4.30pm at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre.
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Weekly News 18 - 27 April
Thursday, April 15, 2010 (12 reads)
* HBC's Film Night: This Friday 16 April at 7.30pm is a fund raising film night at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre. It will be on "The 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama". Questions include how do you reconcile a commitment to non-violence when faced with violence? Why do the poor often seem happier than the rich? Must a society lose its traditions in order to move into the future? These are some of the questions posed to His Holiness the Dalai Lama by filmmaker and explorer Rick Ray. Entry by donation. There will be coffee and cakes after.
* Animal Liberation: An animal liberation event will be held at Wambyn Olive Farm,York at 9.30am Sunday 9 May 2010. We plan to liberate six sheep destined for slaughter. Please mark this date in your diary. A flyer with details and map will soon be available at the Centre.
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Weekly News 11 - 20 April
Thursday, April 08, 2010 (21 reads)
* Geshe for HBC: Lama Zopa Rinpoche has recommended Geshe Thupten Phuntsok from Sera Je Monastery in India be the resident teacher at our Centre. He has accepted our invitation and we are now working through the two stages of visa application and are hopeful he can be in Perth within four or five months. At 39-years-of-age, he is a top scholar completing the Geshe examinations at the highest level and has served as Examiner for Sera Je and the main Gelug University Examinations. Geshela has also been regularly teaching and guiding monks on the Buddhist tests and philosophy. We are very fortunate to have a teacher of this calibre in Perth and will keep you posted of further details.
* Shed project manager: We need to erect a shed next door at our Centre residence at 62 Banksia Tce to take most of the stuff out of our rear office so it can be made into a more usable space. We are asking if a kind person can take on the project whichinvolves arranging for a concrete slab then the installation of the shed. One thing about this job is that it has a beginning and end point so is not ongoing. Please contact John Waite on 9531 1627 or jwaite@iinet.net.au if you can help out.
* HBC's Film Night: Friday 16 April at 7.30pm is a fund raising film night at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre. It will be on "The 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama". Questions include how do you reconcile a commitment to non-violence when faced with violence? Why do the poor often seem happier than the rich? Must a society lose its traditions in order to move into the future? These are some of the questions posed to His Holiness the Dalai Lama by filmmaker and explorer Rick Ray. Entry by donations and there will be coffee & cakes after.
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Weekly News 03 - 12 April
Thursday, April 01, 2010 (14 reads)
* Busy Bee: All welcome to help keep our Centre clean and tidy from 9am - 12 noon Sat 3 April.
* Join the Tues Night Lam Rim: Ven Dondrub is just starting the important section on compassion and bodhicitta which is a wonderful opportunity to join the teaching at 7.30pm Tuesday nights.
* Maitreya Relics Tour: Hayagriva Buddhist Centre will be hosting the Maitreya Relics Tour in Perth in 11 – 13 June. If you can join our team of helpers, email Christine at the Centre on: welcome@hayagriva.org.au or phone 9367 4817.
* Hayagriva's Annual Retreat: Just do it. 18 - 28 June 2010. You can come for 3 or 7 days Lam Rim or the weekend for the Nyung Na. Please register as soon as possible to help our planning .
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Weekly News 28 Mar - 06 Apr
Thursday, April 01, 2010 (27 reads)
*Ganden Lha Gyama: Fulfill the commitment of doing this important practice once a month given by Ven Dondrub when he gave teachings on it. The group practices at 11.30am Sunday 28 March.
* Maitreya Relics Tour: Hayagriva Buddhist Centre will be hosting the Maitreya Relics Tour in Perth in June. This collection contains extremely rare holy relics collected by Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche that will eventually be placed in the large Maitreya Buddha statue that is to be built in India (http://www.maitreyaproject.org/en/relic/index.html). The tour is scheduled for 11- 13 June 2010 at the Perth Town Hall. We are calling for volunteers to help as we need a large team of helpers. Please contact HBC by emailing Christine at the Centre on welcome@hayagriva.org.au or phone 9367 4817 if you can help out in any way no matter how small.
* Hayagriva's Annual Retreat: Our Annual Retreat (Lam Rim ending with Nyung Na purification practice) is at Theosophical Society's Mt Helena Retreat Centre from the 18 - 28 June 2010. You can come for 3 or 7 days Lam Rim or the weekend for the Nyung Na. The 7 days retreat starts on Friday 18th evening and finishes on Friday 25th morning. The Nyung Na from Friday 25th evening and finishes on Monday 28th morning.( Nyung Na is for those who have taken the Chenrezig Initiation ) Please register as soon as possible to help our planning. See the attached teaching by the founder of the FPMT, Lama Thubten Yeshe, on the benefits of meditation and retreat.
* HBC's Film Night: The next fund raising film night at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre is on Friday 16th April at 7.30pm It will be on "The 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama". How do you reconcile a commitment to non-violence when faced with violence? Why do the poor often seem happier than the rich? Must a society lose its traditions in order to move into the future? These are some of the questions posed to His Holiness the Dalai Lama by filmmaker and explorer Rick Ray. Entry by donations and there will be coffee & cakes after.
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Weekly news 12 -21 February
Thursday, February 11, 2010 (29 reads)
Ven Kunsang's funeral: will be at the Fremantle Cemetery (crematorium) at 10am on Friday 12 Feb
* Fri night - film: The Unmistaken Child: Catch the inspiring film at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre at 7.30pm Fri 12 Feb on the reincarnation of the great yogi and meditator, Geshe Lama Konchog, who passed away in 2001. This is a fundraiser - entry by donation
* Lama Yeshe Day & Tibetan New Year: Join us at the Centre at 4.30pm on Sun 14 Feb for a Maitreya Buddha Puja to celebrate the life of Lama Yeshe as well as to auspiciously usher in the Tibetan and Chinese New Year (Year of the Tiger). An offering of food/flowers is great karma
* Wheel of Life Hospice Service: is offering the 2010 Training Program starting with the Summer Mini Series. There will be 3 days of training on Saturdays Feb 20, Mar 6 and 20 from 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Suggested Donation: $90 or $30 per day. For more information and registrations contact Joanne Thorpe at jthorpe@iinet.net.au or 0417 955 688 or to Hayagriva Buddhist Centre at Tel: 9367 4817 ( 10am - 2pm ) or welcome@hayagriva.org.au
*Discovering Buddhism: "All about Karma" - One Day retreat for participants of the course on Sun 21 Feb from 10am - 4pm Please bring a vegetarian dish to share for lunch
* Annual Retreat: Mark your calendars and book your holidays now. Our Annual Retreat (Lam Rim ending with Nyung Na purification practice) at Mt Helena 18 - 28 June
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Weekly News 8 - 17 February
Friday, February 05, 2010 (36 reads)
* Film - the Unmistaken Child: Catch the inspiring film at 7.30pm Fri 12 Feb, at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre, on the reincarnation of the great yogi and meditator, Geshe Lama Konchog, who passed away in 2001. This is a fundraiser - entry by donation
* Lama Yeshe Day & Tibetan New Year: Join us at the Centre at 4.30pm on Sun 14 Feb for a Maitreya Buddha Puja to celebrate the life of Lama Yeshe as well as to auspiciously usher in the Tibetan and Chinese New Year (Year of the Tiger). An offering of food/flowers is great karma
* Wheel of Life Hospice Service: is offering the 2010 Training Program starting with the Summer Mini Series. There will be 3 days of training on Saturdays Feb 20, Mar 6 and 20 from 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Suggested Donation: $90 or $30 per day. For more information and registrations contact Joanne Thorpe at jthorpe@iinet.net.au or 0417 955 688 or to Hayagriva Buddhist Centre at Tel: 9367 4817 ( 10am - 2pm ) or welcome@hayagriva.org.au
* One-month Lam Rim Retreat with Ven Gyatso: Chenrezig Institute will host this retreat from 18 June (you can also attend for the first two weeks). www.chenrezig.com.au
* Latest eNews from Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive: The archive transcribes and publishes teachings of great Lamas particularly of the founder of the FPMT, Lama Thubten Yeshe, and our Spiritual Director, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche. It containts a teaching by Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche on Discovering the Meaning of Dharma taken from a forthcoming book. Copy and paste the following link into your search engine http://www.lamayeshe.com/index.php?sect=static&subsect=e_letter
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Weekly News 30 Jan - 7 Feb
Thursday, January 28, 2010 (34 reads)
* Passing of Ven Kunsang: Ven Kunsang passed away on Monday night as a result of the horrific injuries he suffered in an attack at Bibra Lake. Our Guru Puja on Monday night made dedications for Ven Kunsang. We extend our heart felt condolances to Ven Kunsang's family who are suffering so much at this time.
* The 16 Guidelines Participant's Support Group Discussion: Sat 30 Jan at HBC from 10.30am - 11.30am. Laure Musy will be the facilitator. This meeting is for workshop participants only.
* Lam Rim: Ven. Dondrub resumes teachings on the Lam Rim Chen Mo on Tues 2 Feb from 7.30pm - 9pm.
* Busy Bee: If you have some time on Sat 6 Feb to help with Busy Bee at the Centre, it will be much appreciated. We always need help to keep the Centre neat and tidy. If you are not a volunteer at the Centre, this is a way you can offer help.
* Visitors to 62 Banksia Terrace: As a courtesy to Ven Dondrub and all future residents of No 62 Banksia Tce, please could all visitors use only the front door when visiting. Also whenever possible, please announce / request in advance your visit. Clearly Venerable s important daily practice and commitments take a considerable amount of time as do his preparations for teachings. With this in mind, unannounced interruptions may not be convenient.
* Gompa Roof: Thank you very much to John, his son Bodhi, Greg, Len, Owen, Mike and Ven. Dondrub for all their hard work in replacing the old roof and very special thanks to Marlene's son, Dean, who removed the asbestos roof on a hot day while in a protective suit. He did the job at a very favourable price and without him the project would not have been possible.
* Film - the Unmistaken Child: Catch the inspiring film at 7.30pm Fri Feb 12 on the reincarnation of the great yogi and meditator, Geshe Lama Konchog, who passed away in 2001. This is a fundraiser - entry by donation.
* Film on HH Dalai Lama: The Dalai Lama Renaissance Film narrated by Harrison Ford has been released (http://www.dalailamafilm.com/). We hope to get a copy for the Centre.
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Weekly News 24 January - 2 February
Friday, January 22, 2010 (30 reads)
* Centre Closure: The Centre will be closed from Sat 23 until Tues 26 due to replacement of Gompa roof EXCEPT for the Guru Puja from 7.30pm - 9.30pm on Mon 25 and Ven Dondrub's Lam Rim on Tues night. The meditation on Sun 24 Jan and Tues 26 Jan have been cancelled. It is advisable not to come to the Centre on Sunday as the asbestos roof is being removed.
* Lam Rim: Ven Dondrub resumes teachings on the Lam Rim Chen Mo on Tuesday 26 Jan from 7.30pm - 9pm
* Get well dedications: Please continue praying for Venerable Kunsang as he is still in ICU and for our hard working Program Coordinator, Susan di Bona, who had another operation on her shoulder today. Her operation has been successful & she is resting well.
* Medicine Buddha Puja: at 7pm on Friday 22 Jan is being sponsored by Swee Lin and Fong for Ven Kunsang's quick recovery.
* Garden Party at No 62 Banksia Tce: 6pm Sat 23 to welcome Ven Dondrub home. Kindly bring a vegetarian dish to share.
* Gompa Roof Replacement: is scheduled for Mon 25 - Tues 26 Jan. Help needed and will be most appreciated. Kindly contact John (0408 901 306) or Pat (9299 6088) as to what time you can be available to help.
* The 16 Guidelines Participant's Support Group Discussion: will be held on Sat 30 Jan at HBC from 10.30am - 11.30am. Laure Musy will be the facilitator. This meeting is for workshop participants only.
* Film & Coffee Evening: The film "The Unmistaken Child" is to be shown at 7.30pm on Feb 12th at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre. It is about the re-incarnation of Geshe Lama Konchog, a world - renowned Tibetan master and yogi associated with the FPMT who passed away in 2001. An overview of the film can be seen at this website - http://www.unmistakenchild.com/film.php
(HBC's Assistant Director Dave Webb was at the yearly Kopan Lam Rim retreat in Nepal just a couple of weeks after the passing of Geshe Lama Konchog. Dave, among others, was privileged to be able to have a brief precious meeting with Tenzin Zopa who made the film and was immediately inspired. "Sitting listening to Tenzin Zopa in the Gompa at Kopan one evening, such total dedication and love for another being I had not experienced", Dave says. "The tears flowed leaving an imprint I shall not forget." Dave says the film is unforgettable and that you will not fail to be moved by it. He said by seeing this film you will feel closer to the FPMT family. He recommends that you not miss this film night.)
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Centre Closed 23 - 26 January 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 (34 reads)
The Centre roof is being replaced on Saturday 23 January until Tuesday 26 January. Therefore , the Centre is closed from Saturday 23rd - Tuesday 26th.
Both the Meditations on Sunday 24th & Tuesday 26th are cancelled.
The Guru Puja will be on Monday evening at 7.30pm and the Lam Rim Teachings on Tuesday at 7.30pm .
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Weekly News 08 - 17 January
Thursday, January 07, 2010 (28 reads)
* Film Night & Coffee: We are holding a fund-raising evening at 7.30pm on Tuesday January 12th to raise money to help cover the cost of replacing the Gompa roof. The film is "Tibet: A Buddhist Trilogy". This internationally acclaimed classic is in 3 parts. Part 1: filmed in the Indian town of Dharamsala, is a portrait of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as a spiritual and temporal leader. Part 2 : journeys deep into the mystical inner world of monastic life. Part 3: set in the majestic mountain landscape of the Indian region of Ladakh, is a meditation on impermanance and the relationship between the mind, body and environment. Following the film there will be coffee and cakes. Cost by donation
* Gompa Roof Replacement: At last our leaking, asbestos roof is being replaced on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th January. We need a couple of volunteers to help pass tin sheeting up to the roof party. Please contact the Centre by email (welcome@hayagriva.org.au) or phone the Centre on 9367 4817 if you can help
* Cleaning Ven Dondrub's House: Felicity is organising a Busy Bee cleaning inside the house on the morning of Sunday 17th January before Ven Dondrub's return on Monday 18th January. If you have some spare time to help, please email Felicity on: afdutton@gmail.com
* Discovering Buddhism: 2010 begins with "All About Karma" where you will learn about how karma works and the law of cause and effect; develop tools to accumulate merit and purify past actions, so taking more effective control of your life and future. The time is 7.30 - 9.30pm Wed Jan 20, 27; Feb 3,10, 17. One-Day Retreat 10am - 4 pm Sunday 21 Feb. Registrations are essential so student materials can be compiled. Ring or email Hayagriva Buddhist Centre to register .
*JUST ARRIVED!!! Exquisite, beautiful handpainted statues in part gold or full gold from Kopan Monastery in Nepal. Deities include Shakyamuni Buddha, Vajrasattva, Green Tara, Manjushri and more....Prices range from $85 - $175. Adorn your altar or home with these divine holy objects. Purchase from our bookshop or if you have enquires call Lewanna (Bookshop Manager) 0407 448 335
* Ven. Dondrub: arrives in Perth from Kopan Monastery on Singapore Airlines SQ 0225 at 6.15am on Monday 18th January .
* Latest IMI eNews: The International Mahayana Institute (IMI) is the FPMT's world-wide community of monks and nuns. Their latest informative eNews is available at http://www.imisangha.org/community/enews.html (just copy and paste the address into the search engine) .
* Latest eNews from Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive: The archive transcribes and publishes teachings of great Lamas particularly of the founder of the FPMT, Lama Thubten Yeshe, and our Spiritual Director, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche. This latest eNews has a teaching by Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche on the shortcomings of Samsara. Copy and paste the following link into your search engine
http://www.lamayeshe.com/index.php?sect=static&subsect=e_letter
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Integrating the 16 Guidelines
Sunday, January 03, 2010 (23 reads)
Dave Webb will be leading the "Integrating of the 16 Guidelines in your Life" for workshop participants only. This is scheduled for Tuesday 5th Jan at 7.30pm .
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Centre 21 - 27 December
Friday, December 11, 2009 (40 reads)
Hayagriva Buddhist Centre will be closed from Monday 21 December until Sunday 27 December inclusive , except for Meditation at 10am on Tuesday 22 December and Guru Puja at 7.30pm on Saturday 26 December . The Centre will re-open on Monday 28 December from 10am - 2pm
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Golden Light Sutra Reading - Matt Whiston
Friday, November 13, 2009 (50 reads)
" Recitation of Golden Light Sutra: to fulfill Lama Zopa Rinpoche s wishes for the 500,000 animals that are going to be sacrificed during the Hindu festival (Ghaddimai) on 24 November in Nepal.
" Led by Matt Whiston:
1. Sunday 15 Nov at 2pm
2. Wednesday 18 Nov at 6.30pm
3. Sunday 22 Nov at 2pm
You do not have to recite the complete sutra, a part of it will be better than not at all. These prayers and practices are very powerful in these times not only for the liberation of the 500,000 animals in Nepal, but also for the spread of the Buddha Dharma, world peace and harmony. Great imprints are gathered for each chapter we recite.
Golden Light Sutra can be downloaded at http:/www.fpmt.org/teachers/zopa/advice/goldenlight.asp
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Animal Liberation Day at York
Saturday, October 24, 2009 (58 reads)
Animal Liberation to be held on 8 November 2009 at York. The Hayagriva flock is expanding with the addition of a number of new sheep this year.
You are invited to join Venerable Dondrub on this special day . The benefits of animal liberation practice are vast: not only do the creatures being liberated receive benefit, this practice is also recommended for those with illnesses or heavy life obstacles, as saving the lives of others creates the karmic cause to live longer oneself.
Our Animal Liberation days at York are very special. Please bring a vegetarian plate to share. Flyers with directions to Penny and Kims Farm are at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre.
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Mantra Rolling - Sunday 19 July
Friday, July 10, 2009 (146 reads)
You are welcome to come along to Hayagriva Buddhist Centre on Sunday 19 July between 2 - 4 pm , to participate in Mantra Rolling.
Venerable Chodron will teach us how to roll mantras . If you have statues or stupas that need to be filled with mantras, please bring them along too.
All equipment will be provided for the afternoon.
Any queries, please contact Pat Moss at Hayagriva Centre.
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His Holiness Dalai Lama 74th Birthday
Friday, July 03, 2009 (119 reads)
Come to Hayagriva Buddhist Centre on Monday 6 July at 7:30pm and join Owen Cole in the practice called Everflowing Nectar of Bodhicitta . How to describe His Holiness and his contributions& In a world of fear and upheaval, there is a voice that speaks out for peace. In a world where power and privilege seem to dominate, there is a simple Tibetan Monk who is revered internationally for his humility and kindness, as well as his learning. As the DalaiLama has said, in speaking about the importance of kindness in our life, My religion is very simple, my religion is kindness ."
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Medicine Buddha with Mitrugpa Mantras
Saturday, June 20, 2009 (118 reads)
Join us for a very special Medicine Buddha (creating the merit to buy next door) with Mitrugpa Mantras (for the long life of Lama Zopa Rinpoche) .
FPMT have said it is very important for the students of Lama Zopa Rinpoche to recite this mantra,dedicating to overcome the obstacles to his projects. Our target is 700 000 by 13 July.
Sunday June 28 4.30pm - 6.00pm All invited . Donations welcome.
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Annual Lam-Rim Retreat and Nyung Na
Monday, April 13, 2009 (134 reads)
 July 24 - Aug 3, 2009
Venerable Dondrub, Hayagriva's resident teacher, will lead the Annual Lam Rim Retreat followed by a Nyung Na at the new Jhana Grove Retreat Centre, Serpentine. Single room accommodation with ensuite.
Designed for committed Buddhists who have taken refuge and is presented as such to deepen and strengthen practice.
For participation in the Nyung Na , people will need to have 1000-armed Chenrezig or Highest Yoga Tantra full empowerment .
3 day LAM RIM retreat Fri Jul 24 (6.30pm) - Mon Jul 27 (9.00pm) $330 (Members $300)
7 day LAM RIM retreat Fri Jul 24 (6.30pm) - Fri Jul 21 (noon) $650 (Members $600)
NYUNG NAY Fri Jul 31 (6.00pm) - Mon Aug 3 (8.00am) $240 Members $210)
10 day Complete Retreat Jul 24 - Aug 3 $880 (Members $795)
For registration, please contact Hayagriva Buddhist Centre on 08 9367 4817 or welcome@hayagriva.org.au
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Ganden Lha Gyama Commentary
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 (143 reads)
For three Wednesdays starting 8 April, Ven Dondrub will give a commentary on the practice of Ganden Lha Gyama, literally Hundreds of Deities of Tushita Pure Land . Tushita is the Pure Land where Maitreya Buddha, the next teaching Buddha to manifest on earth, resides. Lama Tsong Khapa is also there, receiving teachings from Maitreya Buddha. In Tushita there are many bodhisattvas, including Atisha, and worldly gods.
Ven Dondrub said: To take the commentary, students should have taken refuge and be developing a connection with the Gelugpa tradition. It s good to commit to doing the practice once a month. Ganden Lha Gyama is especially wonderful. It sconcise, simple to do, yet contains all the elements of Guru Yoga practice.
The commentary on the practice will go through the text line by line, explaining what it means and how to do it, including the visualizations. It has the flavour of tantra without requiring tantric initiations, so it s a very good
introduction to tantric practice. Many people find it beneficial to have a regular practice to commit to as this gives some structure to their Dharma practice. Ganden Lha Gyama contains all the essential points, combining lam-rim, visualization, mantra recitat ion and Guru devotion.
Excerpt from the article in Hayagriva Buddhist Centre March-April newsletter (available on website)
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Illuminating The Path
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 (69 reads)
 Venerable Dondrub, Hayagriva's resident teacher, continues his Tuesday evening teaching on the Lam Rim Chen Mo 7.30-9.00pm
The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment by Tsonga-Kha-Pa (1357-1419). Completed in 1402, this masterpiece soon became one of the most renowned works of spiritual practice and philosophy in Tibetan Buddhism. Tsong-kha-pa's text has continued to be essential for any student of Buddhist thought who wants to put the teachings into practice. The central focus of the text is the development of the spirit of enlightenment (bodhicitta), the heart of the Mahayana tradition.
(excerpt from The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment .. Joshua W C Cutler , Guy Newland ..Snow Lion Publications)
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25 February Lama Yeshe Day and Tibetan New Year
Saturday, February 21, 2009 (71 reads)
Lama Yeshe drew his last breath on the Tibetan New Year, 1984 . It is through his kindness that our centres even exist. Come see the latest subtitled DVD - an interview where he explains the beginning of the FPMT- and celebrate a life of kindness and love.
7.00 - 8.15 pm Maitreya Buddha Puja
8.30 - 9.30 pm Showing of Lama Yeshe's "Bringing Dharma to the West"
Coffee/Tea and cake provided
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Guru Puja - Thursday 19th February
Friday, February 13, 2009 (75 reads)
Thursdays Guru Puja will be dedicated to the victims of the Victorian bushfires.
All welcome to come along. Please bring an offering for the puja if you are able to.
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Tuesday evening teachings resume
Saturday, January 24, 2009 (76 reads)
Venerable Dondrub, Hayagriva Buddhist Centre, resident teacher resumes Tuesday evenings teachings on the Lam Rim , from 27 January 2009, 7.30pm - 9.00 pm .
All welcome to attend .
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Developing and Maintaining A Practice with Owen Cole
Monday, January 05, 2009 (74 reads)
Wednesday Jan14 , 21 7.30 - 9.30 pm
Everything in the Tibetan tradition has an important role in helping us start a practice then cultivate and strengthen it over a lifetime. What can seem like hollow rituals and abstract ways of thinking to outsiders are actually powerful tools to work on the psychology of our minds. In this series over two Wednesday nights, Owen Cole will explain how aspects of the tradition such as altars, offerings and prostrations have an important affect on the mind and how to develop and maintain a daily practice.
Suitable for new or experienced students.
Fee by donation .
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One Day Retreat with Thubten Gyatso
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 (79 reads)
Sunday Dec 28 9 am - 5 pm
Compassion- the Heart of the Buddhist Path
His Holiness the Dalai Lama said "From my own limited experience I have found that the greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion."
The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes. Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. This helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may have and gives us the strength to cope with any obstacles we encounter. It is the ultimate source of success in life."
$60 ($50 members) Please bring a vegetarian lunch to share.
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Lama Tsong Khapa Day Sunday 21 December
Saturday, December 20, 2008 (79 reads)
On this day we celebrate the kindness of the founder of the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism Lama Tsong Khapa (1357-1419). A renowned scholar, highly respected monk, realised meditator and great philosopher, he was the author of Lamrim Chenmo - The Great Exposition of the Stages of the Path which is a clear and concise guide to practicing and studying the complete path to enlightenment.
Traditionally extensive light and water offerings are made on Lama Tsong Khapa day .
All are welcome to join in this happy occasion:
2.30pm Light and water offerings
4:30-6.30pm Guru Puja.
Please bring some delicious food such as chocolates, biscuits or fruit to offer during the puja.
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Renowned Buddhist Teacher returns to Perth
Friday, November 28, 2008 (62 reads)
Choden Rinpoche to teach January 2009
Revered Tibetan meditation master and spiritual practitioner, Venerable Choden Rinpoche will teach at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre. A rare opportunity to receive teachings from an eminent lama. Rinpoche is recognised as a great scholar and skilful teacher in the Mahayana tradition .
January 3 - 5 , 2009
Saturday 3rd "Turning away from Suffering" 7.00 - 9.00 pm
Sunday 4th "The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation" 7.00-9.00pm
Monday 5th "Using Tantra in Everyday Activity" (Highest Yoga Initiates only ) 7.00-9.00pm
One day attendance $65.00 (members $55) OR
Attend Jan 3 & 4 teachings 2 day ticket $120 (members $100)
Attend Jan 3 , 4 , 5 teachings 3 day ticket $180 (members $150)
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Hatha Yoga
Saturday, October 11, 2008 (89 reads)
Thursday evenings 6 - 7 pm 10 weeks Dates: 16th October to 18th December
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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LKPY peacegrant fundraiser 21 September
Saturday, September 13, 2008 (91 reads)
LKPY (Loving Kindness Peaceful Youth) is a non-profit International peace organisation for young people, which launched worldwide on June 8th 2007 .
There is a saying "a waterfall starts from just one drop of water"...LKPY believes "Peace starts from just one person". You can be that drop of water by being part of the LKPY peacegrant fundraiser!!
When: 12 noon - 21 September 2008 - International Peace Day
Where: Annalakshmi on the Swan, Jetty No. 4 Barrack St Perth
Tickets: $30
To buy tickets contact Jude Carter 0406 260 857 or tickets available at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre .
The LKPY Peacegrant aims to support a project each year that is initiated by a young person or a group of young people. Check out the website www.lkpy.org
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From the Cushion to the Street - Owen Cole
Saturday, September 13, 2008 (81 reads)
Applying the Teachings to Daily Life
Wed 01 October & 08 October 7.30 - 9.00 pm
Owen Cole met Buddhism 30 years ago and ever since has been trying to integrate the teachings into daily life. This course over two nights will look at practical methods to integrate the Buddhist teachings into all aspects of your life from a daily meditation practice to work, leisure and family life. Share the hard-won experience of others.
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Saturday 30th August
Saturday, August 23, 2008 (98 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 (89 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 (66 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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Illuminating The Path - New Topic
Thursday, May 29, 2008 (68 reads)
Next Tuesday 3rd of June at 7.30pm, "Illuminating the Path" starts a new topic: "Karma,
the law of cause and effect", so a great chance to study the most important
subject of the Buddha's teaching, the very basis of our daily life
practice. Teachings by Venerable Dondrub.
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Welcome Venerable Choden Rinpoche!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 (665 reads)
Venerable Choden Rinpoche is one of the greatest living masters of Tibetan Buddhism. He was born in 1933 in eastern Tibet in a family of great practitioners and recognized at the age of 3 as an important reincarnate lama. From that age onwards, he began his studies in Buddhism. He took ordination with the great master Pabongka Rinpoche at the age of 6, and received many teachings from him.
At the age of 15, Rinpoche entered the monastery of Sera Je near Lhasa and over the next 14 years mastered all the philosophical teachings required for highest monastic title of Geshe Lharampa - a qualification that normally requires 30 years of study. When His Holiness the Dalai Lama completed his studies in 1959, Choden Rinpoche was one of the official examiners chosen from many thousands of monks to debate with His Holiness.
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New Website for His Holiness the Dalai Lama 2008 Teachings in Sydney
Monday, December 03, 2007 (663 reads)
It s been said that there are three faces to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
 The leader of the Tibetan- people,
- the international ambassador
- for peace, compassion &
- tolerance and
- the meditation master and teacher.
This time in Australia we are especially fortunate that His Holiness will give intensive teachings on meditation.
People all over the world seem to know instinctively, that just a moment spent in the presence of His Holiness is a precious opportunity. We have a very special man on the planet right now, and the chance to receive teachings from him is profound and rare.
You can make a 'pencil' booking for 50 or more people, and we will hold it for you for 6 weeks while you get the group and the money together.
To make a booking, phone 612 9575 4888.
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Buddhism for Busy People Thursdays 7pm (8, 15, 22, 29 Nov and 6, 13 Dec)
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 (684 reads)
 Discover for yourself the basic ideas of Buddhism and the basis for the Dalai Lamas' happiness in this series of six talks on Buddhism for Busy People. The talks are designed as an easy introduction to Tibetan Buddhism with information on how you can integrate these wonderful principles into your busy, everyday lives.
Don't miss it!!
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Illuminating the Path
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 (589 reads)
 Ven Dondrub continues his historic first presentation of the entire Graduated Path to Enlightenment. The text for this wonderful exposition is His Holiness the Dalai Lama's commentary on Atisha'a "Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment". As an example of the Dalai Lama's inspiring words, consider this extract from page 70. "Once we develop a deep conviction in the validity of the Buddha's teachings, we gain an admiration for and faith in the Buddha himself. Based on these considerations, we can recognise the validity of the Buddha's teachings on karma. It is on this basis that we then engage in the practice of ethical discipline, refraining from the ten non-virtuous actions." Ven Dondrub brings his deep understanding to help students understand and realise the teachings.
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