Hayagriva Buddhist Centre

Last Minute Calendar Changes

• The Four Immeasurables
  1, 8, 15 and 22 Jun at 7.30pm
  Teachings by Geshe Zopa (In Person) at HBC. See below for details.

• Half-Day Vajrasattva Purification Retreat – 19 Jun from 1 to 5pm
  See below for details.
• Bobbie Lees Memorial – 27 Jun from 2pm
  Join us for a short ceremony followed by afternoon tea to rejoice in the life of our very special Bobbie Lees who passed away on 25 May. All welcome.
• The Method to Cultivate Mental Happiness
  by Khandro Kunga Bhuma
  Sun 13 Jun 6.15pm Perth Time – Online and at HBC
  This rare event will be online, hosted either on Zoom or on YouTube. The link will be posted on the FPMTA Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/FPMTA) over the next day or so. You can also come to HBC. The gompa will be open and we will be screening the teaching on a laptop computer with viewing on our large TV. We recommend you come at least 15 minutes early to avoid missing the start.

Donations for Roof Repairs to Teacher’s House

Help sponsor a safe roof for our teacher’s house (and create the karma to have a resident teacher)

We need to raise $23,000 to replace the dangerously rusting roof on our teacher’s residence at 62 Banksia Tce.

Click here for more details and instructions on how to make a donation.

Teachings by Geshe Zopa (In Person) at HBC

The Four Immeasurables 1, 8, 15 and 22 Jun at 7.30pm
We are so grateful that English speaking Geshe Zopa has kindly agreed to take a short break from his retreat to give these teaching at Hayagriva.

The Four Immeasurables are so called as they are directed towards an immeasurable number of beings. These qualities help transform the way we look at ourselves and others by breaking down the barriers we create in our interactions.
Equanimity involves freedom from strong reactions (positive or negative) to others and events.
Love involves wanting others (even those who annoy you) to have happiness.
Compassion is the wish everyone be free from pain and its causes.
Joy is taking delight in the happiness of others.

Suitable for new or experienced students
By donation

Vajrasattva Purification Retreat @ HBC – 1 to 5pm 19 Jun 2021

The Vajrasattva mantra is a powerful practice to purify negative karma and a quick way to transform your mind. It is a kind of detox of the mind.

FPMT’s founder, Lama Yeshe (1935 – 84) said: “the Vajrasattva practice can purify all negative energy; there is no negativity that Vajrasattva meditation cannot purify.”

There will be a short explanation of the practice followed by several sessions led by Owen Cole. Owen has done a three-month Vajrasattva and other retreats.

No initiation is necessary though an understanding of Buddhist principles and karma is useful.

All welcome.

By donation

Dharma Study and Discussion Group

Every Saturday at 10am – Class continues on 5 Jun at 10am

Our dharma study and discussion group on Saturday morning at 10am is based on Geshe Zopa’s recent teachings on Wheel of Sharp Weapons. Each session: 1. Prayers and motivation (10 min), 2. Watch Geshe’s teaching together (60 min), 3. Tea break (15 min), 4. Group discussion on the teaching (45 min), and 5. Dedication (10min). To prepare yourself for the discussion, please download the text of ‘Wheel of Sharp Weapons’, and Geshela’s commentary on the ‘Wheel of Sharp Weapons’ called ‘Mirror to your Life’.

Regular Events at HBC

Monday Morning Yoga 9.30am
Event is at HBC. Max 16 students. Teacher is Jude Milan. Must book and pay in advance on Stillness In Motion Yoga website. No “walk ins” without a booking.

Monday Evening Yoga 6pm
Event is at HBC. Max 16 students. Teacher is Lewanna Newman. Enquiries to vitalyoga@gmail.com

Tuesday Morning Meditation 10am
Event is at HBC. Led by senior student (Brian Keegan). Chairs and cushions are provided or bring your own cushion if you prefer. Note: NO online option.

Wednesday Evening Yoga 6pm
Event is at HBC. Max 16 students. Teacher is Jude Milan. Must book and pay in advance on Stillness In Motion Yoga website. No “walk ins” without a booking.

Thursday Evening Meditation 7pm
Event is at HBC. Chairs and cushions are provided or bring your own cushion if you prefer. Note: NO online option.

Sunday Morning Meditation 10am
Event is at HBC and Online via Zoom. Led by senior student.
Subject: The Six Perfections.
In Person Attendance: Chairs and cushions are provided or bring your own cushion if you prefer.
Online Attendance: Book on HBC website at https://www.hayagriva.org.au/online-sunday-meditation-registration/ to be added to mailing list. Zoom link emailed to mailing list on Sunday by 9am.

For All Pujas
Event is at HBC. Led by senior student. Chairs and cushions are provided or bring your own cushion if you prefer. Offerings of “unopened” packaged food or of flowers are welcome. Food offerings must not be opened. NO online option.

For Holy Day Events
Event is at HBC. NO online option.

COVID-19 Restrictions (last updated 8 May 2021)

Our Office and Shop are open each day from 10am to 2pm from Monday to Saturday (subject to availability of our office volunteers).

There is no limit on the number of persons who can attend a place of worship. Where possible, you should try to exercise “physical distancing” when attending events.

“Online” access via Zoom to our Sunday Meditation will continue. There is no limit for the number of “online” participants. Register (click here) to be added to the mailing list. Those on the mailing list will receive an email on Sunday morning containing the necessary “link” to the Zoom session.

When attending events or visiting the centre “in person”, please be aware of the following rules:

• On arrival, you must sign in to our “attendance register” or use the SafeWA app on your phone. Importantly, signing in is also mandatory for our volunteers. *
• Please use the hand sanitiser provided before and after touching common property e.g. prayers books, tables and chairs, offering bowls, etc.
• You may use our cushions, mats, wooden tables, plastic chairs and tables. We provide antiseptic wipes if you prefer to wipe down your chair and/or table before use.
• Please stay at home if you have flu-like symptoms.
• Food Offerings for the altar and pujas should be unopened packaged items only.

* You can register on our paper form or using the contactless SafeWA app. Look for our SafeWA QR code posted at the door and at our registration desk.