Hayagriva Buddhist Centre is a Mahayana Tibetan Buddhist centre located in Perth, Western Australia, affiliated with FPMT. We are a registered non-profit organisation funded by donations and run by volunteers.
You can visit the centre and dharma shop 10am – 2pm Mon to Sat*
*Centre opening hours are subject to volunteer availability. Please phone to confirm.
Phone 9367 4817 or stay in touch by signing up to our eNews or follow us on Facebook, on Twitter, on YouTube or on Instagram.
You can also join us on Zoom for Sunday morning meditation and all teachings.
Refuge Ceremony 10 Jul 2-4pm New Event
For those newly taking refuge, renewing refuge commitments or interested to hear about what it means to take refuge. All are welcome to attend this joyous occasion. Read more about “Taking Refuge”.
Upcoming Events
- VC Meditation Winter RetreatVC Meditation Winter Retreat
Time: 9:00 am
9am-1pm Venerable Chokyi leads this Half Day Meditation Winter Retreat at 9:00 am - Learn Tibetan for ChantingLearn Tibetan for Chanting
Time: 11:30 am
11.30am-12.30pm Learn Tibetan for the purpose of being able to chant correctly. Tibetan chanting is language-focussed. The aim of these sessions is to be able to read a verse that is usually chanted. at 11:30 am - HHDL Brthday Celebrations RSVPHHDL Brthday Celebrations RSVP
Time: 5:00 pm
5pm-9pm Tibetan Community hosted celebrations culminating in dinner. For catering please RSVP Marlene by 5 July if you plan to attend. (welcome@hayagriva.org.au) at 5:00 pm - Tsog OnlyTsog Only
Time: 5:45 pm
5.45-6.15pm All welcome. Donations of food (unopened) and flowers are welcome. at 5:45 pm - Sunday MeditationSunday Meditation
Time: 10:00 am
10am Meditation led by senior student. Accessible both "in person" and "online". NO NEED TO BOOK IN ADVANCE FOR IN PERSON ATTENDANCE. To attend online, click on the title for this event to obtain details of the Zoom meeting. at 10:00 am - VC DB Presenting the PathVC DB Presenting the Path
Time: 11:30 am
11:30am Venerable Chökyi teaches Discovering Buddhism Module "Presenting the Path" at 11:30 am - VC Refuge CeremonyVC Refuge Ceremony
Time: 2:00 pm
Sun 10 July 2-4pm Refuge Ceremony with Ven Chökyi. For those newly taking refuge, renewing refuge commitments or interested to hear about what it means to take refuge. All are welcome to attend this joyous occasion. at 2:00 pm - Tuesday Morning MeditationTuesday Morning Meditation
Time: 10:00 am
10am led by Brian. All welcome. at 10:00 am - Learn Tibetan for ChantingLearn Tibetan for Chanting
Time: 11:30 am
11.30am-12.30pm Learn Tibetan for the purpose of being able to chant correctly. Tibetan chanting is language-focussed. The aim of these sessions is to be able to read a verse that is usually chanted. at 11:30 am - Half Day Vajrasattva RetreatHalf Day Vajrasattva Retreat
Time: 1:00 pm
1-5pm Half day Vajrasattva purification retreat. Led by Owen Cole at 1:00 pm
Thu 7 Jul
Fri 8 Jul
Sat 9 Jul
Sun 10 Jul
Mon 11 Jul
Tue 12 Jul
Sat 16 Jul
Sun 17 Jul
Venerable Chökyi’s Teaching Schedule
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Exploring Buddhism*: Exploring the Mind over 11 Fridays
Fridays: 6, 13, 27 May and 17, 24 Jun and 1, 8, 29 Jul and 5, 12, 19 Aug 2022 10.30am-12noonWe are pleased to offer the new Exploring Buddhism Program being piloted by FPMT. This program aims to provide a balance between study and practice, and between the growing understanding of the theory and the deepening of personal experience of the Buddha’s teachings.
* More on Exploring Buddhism ▼Join us in person or Join us on Zoom
Click here to watch videos of past sessions on Exploring Buddhism: Exploring the Mind
(last recording available is 24 Jun)
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Discovering Buddhism*: Presenting the Path over 7 Sundays
Sundays 8, 22, 29 May and 19, 26 Jun and 3, 10 Jul 11:30am-1pmGet an overview of the entire Tibetan Buddhist path to awakening. Study the life story of the Buddha and discover the lam-rim, the graduated path to enlightenment.
If you book and pay online you will be provided with the following:
- printed material,
- link to Zoom meeting to attend online
Click here to book and pay for Discovering Buddhism: Presenting the Path
Click here to watch videos of past sessions on Discovering Buddhism: Presenting the Path
* What is Discovering Buddhism ▼
(last recording available is 26 Jun)
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Half-Day Winter Meditation Retreat with Ven Chökyi
Sat 9 Jul 9am-1pmClick here to book and pay for Winter Meditation Retreat with Ven Chökyi
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Coming Soon Discovering Buddhism: The Spiritual Teacher over 8 Sundays
Sundays 31 Jul and 7, 14, 21 Aug and 11, 18, 25 Sep and 2 Oct 11:30am-1pmIn this course, we investigate the role of the teacher on the spiritual path. We will also look at the qualities of a teacher and of a student, how to avoid common mistakes and how to cultivate a teacher-student relationship for the greatest benefit in our spiritual practice.
Click here to book and pay for The Spiritual Teacher with Ven Chökyi
Venerable Chökyi’s Recently Completed
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Discovering Buddhism How to Meditate View Recordings (latest recording 10 Apr 2022)
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2 Day Easter Retreat View Recordings (7 recordings over 2 days 15&16 Apr 2022)
Venerable Chökyi in Perth & Bunbury
Venerable Chökyi splits her time spending 4 weeks with us at Hayagriva followed by 2 weeks in Bunbury at Tara Meditation Centre. Should you wish to meet with Ven Chökyi or to make offerings to her please contact Marlene Robins on 9367 4817 (during office hours) or send an email to welcome@hayagriva.org.au. Venerable Chökyi will be in Perth on the following dates:
- Monday May 2 – Sunday May 29
- Monday Jun 13 – Sunday Jul 10
Note: On the Monday beginning her 4 weeks in Perth she will be travelling from Bunbury so is only available in the evening.
Geshe Tenzin Zopa’s Lojong Teachings
Sundays at 3pm (AWST) Perth time
Geshe Zopa continues to give a commentary on the Collection of Mind Training teachings (Lojong Teachings) as a “livestream” on YouTube every Sunday at 3pm.
Hayagriva invites you to join this “livestream” teaching. If you are unable to attend, a recording of the session can be viewed later on Youtube. Use the links provided below.
These teachings, arranged by FPMT Australia, are free. Offerings are welcome and can be made using the link below.
Links to
Regular Events at HBC
Chairs and cushions are provided at all events or BYO cushion.
Meditation Sessions
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Sunday 10am
Meditation is led by Venerable Chökyi or by senior student. Join us in person or Join us on Zoom
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Tuesday 10am
Meditation is led by Brian. Join us in person.
Pujas
- Guru Puja, Medicine Buddha Puja, Tara Puja
Pujas are devotional practices and rituals led by Venerable Chökyi or by a senior student. Specific dates and times of pujas vary each month – refer to our calendar. Offerings of food or flowers at pujas are welcome. Due to COVID, food should be packaged and “unopened”. We also welcome sponsorship of pujas and are happy to accept your dedications – please arrange by phone or email to welcome@hayagriva.org.au.
Holy Days and Important Anniversaries
- Day of Miracles (Chotrul Düchen) in Feb/Mar, Saka Dawa in May/Jun, 1st Turning of the Wheel (Chokhor Düchen) in Jul/Aug, Lhabab Düchen in Nov/Dec. Holy days occur on different dates each year. Refer to our calendar. Specific events vary for each holy day.
- Important Anniversaries
We celebrate important anniversaries such as the Tibetan New Year (Losar) and birthdays of our important lineage gurus. Events vary for each. Refer to our calendar.
Yoga
Yoga classes are run by external yoga businesses.
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Monday 9.30am Hatha Yoga
Proof of vaccination is required from 31 Jan 2022. Instructor is Jude Milan. Must book and pay in advance on Stillness In Motion Yoga website. No “walk ins” without a booking.
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Monday 6pm Vinyasa Yoga
Proof of vaccination is required from 31 Jan 2022. Instructor is Lewanna Newman. Enquiries to vitalyoga@gmail.com
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Wednesday 6pm Yin Yoga & Meditation
Proof of vaccination is required from 31 Jan 2022. Instructor is Jude Milan. Must book and pay in advance on Stillness In Motion Yoga website. No “walk ins” without a booking.
Special Practices at HBC
- Vajrasattva Purification Practice (monthly – refer to our calendar)
No initiation is necessary to attend though an understanding of Buddhist principles and karma is useful. Usually held on the last Saturday of each month. 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. The practice begins with a short explanation followed by several guided sessions and generous break times. This practice may be led by our resident teacher or an experienced senior student.
- Yamantaka Self-Initiation (bi-monthly – refer to our calendar)
Only initiates may attend. Those who have received a Yamantaka Initiation can do the first half of the Self-Initiation (long Sadhana). Only those who have completed the Retreat and Fire puja can do the full-length Self-Initiation. This practice may be led by our resident teacher or an experienced senior student.
- Vajrayogini Self-Initiation (bi-monthly – refer to our calendar)
Only initiates may attend. Those who have received a Vajrayogini Initiation can do the first half of the Self-Initiation (long Sadhana). Only those who have completed the Retreat and Fire puja can do the full-length Self-Initiation. May be led by our resident teacher or an experienced senior student.
No More COVID Rules: (last updated 28 Apr 2022)
Effective 29 Apr 2022, there are no longer any COVID rules in force at HBC. This includes no masks, no registration and no limits on the number of persons in attendance. Please make an effort to keep your distance from others where possible. More important, if you are experiencing the symptoms of COVID or if you have recently been diagnosed as positive, please stay at home out of respect and compassion for others. Food offerings for the altar and pujas should be unopened packaged items only.