Hayagriva Buddhist Centre

Last Minute Additional Event

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Webcast Fri 5 Mar 12noon

His Holiness the Dalai Lama will deliver the virtual inaugural address as part of the opening ceremony of an International Buddhist Conference (www.palisanskrit.com) on Tisikkha/Trishiksha (The Three Trainings) in Pali and Sanskrit Traditions of Buddhism being held from noon to 1:30pm (Perth Time). Click for more details about His Holiness’ events. or click here to join His Holiness’ “live” webcast.

Dharma Study and Discussion Group

Every Saturday at 10am – continues 6 Mar

Our next dharma study and discussion group will be on Sat 27th of Feb at 10am. This will be 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’.

Mindfulness & Insight

Saturday at 4pm – 6, 13, 20, 27 Mar

This 4-week course includes practices to increase mental stability, attention and concentration, and introduces the ‘Four Applications of Mindfulness’. Through investigating four types of phenomena: the body, feelings, the mind, and other mental and physical events, we can begin to recognise and distinguish between our conceptual projections upon reality and what reality itself presents to us. This can help us respond to experiences with a greater sense of clarity and insight.

All are welcome to join this introductory level course. Suitable for anyone with a mind and an interest in becoming more familiar with how it works. No belief in Buddhism is required.

Wear casual, loose, comfortable clothing. No need to bring anything. Tea and coffee available afterwards.

No course fee. Feel free to contribute any amount to the Centre’s donation box if you wish.

Video of Teachings on The Six Perfections

by Geshe Tenzin Zopa

Watch the videos of teachings by Geshe Tenzin Zopa on The Six Perfections. These videos were made over several months during the COVID pandemic in 2020.

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. Max 60 students. Led by senior student (Brian Keegan). Attendance is on a first come first served basis. 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. Max 60 students. Attendance is on a first come first served basis. 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: at HBC maximum 60 students. 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. Max 60 students. Led by senior student. Attendance is on a first come first served basis. NO advance booking is required. 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. Max 60 students. Attendance is on a first come first served basis. NO advance booking is required.

COVID-19 Restrictions (last updated 14 Feb 2021)

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

The maximum number of persons permitted in the gompa is 60 (which conforms with the “60% of capacity” rule). Where possible, you should abide by the “1.5m physical distancing” rule when attending events.

“Online” access via Zoom to our Sunday Meditation will continue. There is no limit for the number of “online” participants. Register using the relevant web page (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 recommend that you wipe down chairs and tables before use with antiseptic wipes obtainable at our registration desk.
• Please stay at home if you have flu-like symptoms.
• Food Offerings for the altar and pujas should be unopened packaged items only. No fruit or veg please.

* 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.