Spring 2012: September, October, November
33 Johnsons Rd
Eudlo QLD 4554
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In this issue:
Big Love
1-2
Arts Update
2-3
Library
4
Programme Details
6-18
Big Love: A Biography of Lama Yeshe
Chenrezig Institute is an amazing place. Founded in 1974, the first FPMT centre outside of India and
Nepal, it is also one of the biggest and most successful. Over the years many wonderful teachers have
lived and taught here. Incredible teachings have been given and last year His Holiness the Dalai Lama
dropped in. How fantastic! And while all this it totally interdependent, none of it would have happened
without Lama Yeshe, our precious guru and founder.
These days, the number of FPMT students who met Lama Yeshe gradually decreases. By far the majority
don’t know much about him. But all that is about to change. Next year the Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive
(LYWA) will be publishing Big Love, Lama’s authorized biography. Melbourne journalist Adele Hulse spent
eighteen years researching, compiling and writing thousands of pages detailing Lama’s life and teachings.
The book is also the story of the early years of the FPMT, the international Buddhist organization that
Lama founded in 1975 and now directed by Lama’s heart disciple, Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Adele edited her
material down to what now looks like being a set of two 600-page volumes with hundreds of historic
photos, full colour throughout. For the past four years LYWA has been preparing this huge manuscript for
publication.
- Nick Ribush (Director of the LYWA)
You can help the LYWA to finance the initial print run of Big Love by making a donation to the LYWA at
Chenrezig Institute. We are committed to raising $20,000 towards the effort and are grateful to have this
opportunity to help Nick, Adele, Ven. Connie, and all at the archive realize Lama’s wishes.
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Forward to Big Love by Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Calendars
Because Lama is a bodhisattva, even talking in
an ordinary way when Lama says something,
laughs, makes a joke, it gave so much
happiness in the other’s mind. Somebody
might think, ‘Oh that doesn’t have much
meaning’ but the reality is that just a few
words and a laugh from Lama have great
benefit for some people.
Their heart
becomes totally transformed from the
depression, the life that made them so
unhappy. That is how Buddha and
bodhisattvas guide sentient beings.
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Chenrezig Institute
is affiliated with the
FPMT
The Foundation for the
Preservation of the
Mahayana Tradition is a
worldwide organisation
of over 150 centres
founded by Lama Yeshe
& Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
Chenrezig Institut e is fully
audited, not - for-profit and
mainly run by vol unt eers .
We rely entirely o n the
support of members ,
friends, benef actors and
bequests. Facility Fees and
donations are needed to
keep the C entr e runni ng.
Lama’s skill and capacity, which grows
continuously without degenerating, his being
able to do all these other things – I think that
is the most unbelievable thing. That is Lama
Yeshe’s real capacity. Lama’s particular skill
fits exactly with what is needed right at that
time, even with just one smile, a few words
that make people so happy and gives them
great hope.
After Lama passed away many more Tibetan
geshes came to the West and then realised it
is not easy teaching Westerners. More and
more they realised that Lama had some
special capacity, that Lama was special in
guiding sentient beings, especially in bringing
Dharma and teachings to the West.
Whatever Lama does is purely for other
sentient beings. Many times every day he
would say, ‘I’m resting and eating this food, but not for my pleasure. It is for others.’ Lama used to ask me
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to eat more food. It was very
normal for Lama to say. ‘I’m
not doing this for my
pleasure.’
He often said
that.
That is expressing
bodhicitta. It looks kind of
simple, but is actually a very
high level of mind.
One time in Delhi, in reference
to one particular male student,
Lama told me he never gets
angry
with
sentient
beings. When Lama shows the
wrathful aspect he is just
showing the wrathful aspect.
Lama is not angry. You can
imagine that to become like
that is not easy.
When Lama was resting in the
farm house in Delhi, His
Holiness was asked whether or
not Lama should have an
operation in the West. His
Holiness said to do the
operation. Lama said, ‘It does
not even matter if the operation is not successful, because I have used my life enough as a servant for sentient beings. So I
don’t care whether it is successful.’ Lama had no fear about death and was fully satisfied about how his life had been spent,
serving others. That is a great teaching, a great example for students to follow.
The conclusion is not to waste this precious human life, to continue your own practices and develop your heart in the path to
enlightenment for the sake of sentient beings. And on that basis to serve and help sentient beings and offer the teachings of
Buddha wherever one can. So it means to develop compassion and wisdom and then benefit others as much as one can.
There were not many centres during Lama’s time, but they have continued to be created and there are more and more every
year. This is Lama’s blessing, Lama’s prayer, the result of Lama’s activity.
At the centres I speak first about the kindness of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, then sometimes I say that even though they have
not met Lama, every single Dharma they learn by coming to the centre, is due to his kindness, as is every single karma that
gets purified, every single merit that is collected. By reading the Lam-rim prayer every day you become closer to the path of
liberation and enlightenment, and so closer to liberating all sentient beings.
All who meet Dharma is due to the kindness of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. To those who meet the Dharma by coming to an
FPMT centre, I say this is because of Lama Yeshe’s kindness. Even though you haven’t met Lama, you learn from the resident
teachers. All this education happened due to Lama Yeshe, so therefore you are all receiving Lama Yeshe’s guidance.
-Text and pictures from Big Love reprinted with the permission of Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive
I think the absolute most fortunate thing during my life has been to
meet Lama Yeshe.
Just the mere thought of remembering Lama begins a river of love
instantly flowing from my heart, wishing all sentient beings to find
everlasting happiness!
I can't wait for Lama’s autobiography to be available for all to
read, I think it will bring so much happiness and joy for anyone
who reads it, or even hears Lama’s name or even sees the cover!! I
sincerely hope that we will all be able to raise the remaining
amount of money needed to publish this book -Lindsay Pratt
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Art Projects Update
As any recent visitors to the property will
have noticed over the past weeks the new
art studio/workshop is finally a reality. Like
most of the major projects that are
undertaken at our center it was not easy.
When we signed-off on the contract we
had approximately half of the funds
required and three months to find them.
Our deepest thanks go out to all of those
people who helped in so many ways,
particularly those who offered donations,
both direct and in the form of interest-free
loans. This is another Lama Zopa Rinpoche
inspired project so we can all rejoice in the
merit created by following his advice.
The art studio will serve a variety of
functions; the mezzanine level will be used
as a work area for artists to create thangka
paintings and a variety of other artwork
from decorations to new images suitable
for making molds. This area also gives us
the opportunity to have a much better
facility for holding artist workshops, courses etc. at the
same time freeing-up the Community Room for other
courses.
The ground-level area will be the main work area for
statue-making and all of the work currently being
completed for the Garden of Enlightenment.
The outdoor area, under the verandah will be for more
large-scale casting and anything that is a bit messy.
We have just completed the flooring on the mezzanine
level and the stairs, which were not included in the
original cost, the final council inspection is complete
and next comes power which will be an expensive
phase as it has to come underground from the Family
center.
Once we get things properly under way, this project will
help support Dharma artists and Chenrezig Institute.
As more funding becomes available we will put a veranda
along the front of the building. There will be beautiful
landscaping with water-features and areas for displaying
some of the larger things we will be making so that we
can encourage visitors to stop for a look.
It has been a quite busy year combining all of this work
with the ongoing commitments at the Garden of
Enlightenment where we hope to have everybody’s
stupas out in the gardens by the end of Winter.
The third project we are aiming to have finished before
the weather gets too hot is the entrance gate at the front
of the property; several stages have been completed but
there is still a lot of work to be done.
Once again, many thanks to all the dedicated and
generous people that continue to help with these
projects.
Sincere thanks, Garrey Foulkes
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Engaged Buddhism in the Library
Spring 2012
The world has reached a number of crisis points
– impending environmental disaster, political
stagnation and an excessive use of the earth’s
resources. We feel helpless in the face of such
vast problems. But before we are able to
contribute in even the smallest way we need to
understand the nature of the dilemma. It will
help to make contact with those who have a
clearer understanding of what has led to this
situation and can offer possible solutions. What
better minds can we find than those of
teachers, scholars, and activists from all areas of
Buddhism?
published in 2006. Imagine a mindful politician!
One of this anthology’s contributors – American
scholar and teacher David Loy - analyses how
the three poisons of greed, delusion, and ill-will
drive our political systems. Sound a bit harsh?
Just imagine how discussion, compromise, and
co-operation – all potentially mindful activities –
could change political systems across the world.
Our next book – A Buddhist Response to the
Climate Emergency – tackles a very specific
environmental
problem: that of climate
change. Also an anthology, it is described as “a
clarion call to action and a bright beacon of
hope”. Contributions from the Dalai Lama, the
17th Karmapa, Thich Nhat Hanh and Matthieu
Ricard, among others, each analysing the crisis
and its origins. After the purely scientific
interpretations that we are used to from media
sources this book offers Buddhist analyses of
the causes of the catastrophe facing the world.
These are thoughtprovoking books asking
us to engage with the
world that we believe to
be outside ourselves and
become a part of it. But
they also stress the
necessity
of
transforming our own
minds.
May the frightened cease to be afraid
And those bound be freed;
May the powerless find power,
And may people think of benefiting one
We can make a good start in the Library.
another.
Recently a new shelf section was created: Shantideva, Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of
Engaged Buddhism,
following is an Life (Chapter 10 verse 22)
introduction to a few books from this area.
Mindfulness in the Marketplace: Compassionate
It goes without saying that all Buddhists are Responses to Consumerism – yet another
environmentalists. Remember that the anthology – tackles the problem of
historical Buddha became enlightened under a understanding the difference between wanting
tree, he was also born under a tree and died and needing, thereby helping to conserve the
under a tree. No doubt we have all experienced world’s fast-diminishing resources. The Thai
the healing nature of a quiet walk through a teacher and activist Sulak Sivaraksa defines
forest.
consumerism as “ the religion of consumption –
attributing ultimate meaning to purchasing
Just like space
power”. Consumerism is able to dominate our
society because individuals have become
And the great elements such as the earth
alienated from their culture and from each
May I always support the lives
other. This selection of essays explores the
Of all the boundless creatures.
nature of consumerism and the antidote of
Shantideva, Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of
mindfulness. When we remember that many
Life (Chapter 3 verse.21)
thousands of the poor die every day of
Dharma Rain: Sources of Buddhist starvation in less developed parts of the world
Environmentalism is a collection of Buddhist the distinction between needing and wanting
writings on the environment – classic Buddhist becomes clearer.
texts, teachings from the Mahayana tradition,
Zen haiku, accounts by contemporary Western
May I become an inexhaustible treasure
practitioners of their experiences as activists,
For those who are poor and destitute;
and ending with a section of passages for
May I turn into all things they could need
ceremonies and daily practices. This book has
And be placed close beside them.
everything – including the guarantee that an
anthology, by its nature, will have something for Shantideva, Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of
Life (Chapter 3 verse 10)
everyone.
All may be found in the
Library at Chenrezig. We
Now to politics! What on earth is a book on look forward to helping
politics doing in a Library largely devoted to you find what you need.
Buddhist texts? Mindful Politics: A Buddhist Hilary
Guide to Making the World a Better Place was Librarian
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RE in Schools
We are seeking volunteers to assist in the Essential Education for For more information contact us.
Children Programme.
The programme aims to assist children develop the universal
values of kindness, compassion, and the skills and knowledge to
lead happy and fulfilling lives.
We run regular classes at three local primary schools; Eudlo,
Palmwoods, and Montville as part of their Religious Education
curriculum. Schools Program, there are requests from other
schools as well.
The need is for volunteer Teachers to work in local schools under
the direction of the Buddhist Education in Schools Society. People
who are already experienced working within schools, or with
young children, and have an understanding of Buddhist principles
can teach the programme. You would teach for approximately half
an hour each week for a full school term or longer commitment.
“The quality of everything we do: our physical actions, our verbal actions, and even our mental actions, depends on
our motivation. That's why it's important for us to examine our motivation in our day to day life. If we cultivate respect
for others and our motivation is sincere, if we develop a genuine concern for others’ well-being, then all our actions will
be positive. ” -His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Chenrezig Institute runs predominately on the kindness of
donations, benefactors, and the support of our members. By
becoming a member of Chenrezig Institute you become an integral
part of our community and contribute to the continuation of the
Dharma in numerous ways:
 Supporting the spiritual programme at Chenrezig Institute
(Geshe Lobsang Jamyang, interpreter, attendants, the Gompa,
texts. and the ongoing expenses of the spiritual programme)
 Supporting the Pujas of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Kyabje
Zopa Rinpoche, Geshe Tashi Tsering, and Geshe Lobsang
Jamyang
By becoming a 1000 Arms of Chenrezig member you receive:
 One weekend course per year (two for Family memberships)
 Two nights motel accommodation per year
 International FPMT magazine, Mandala
 FPMT Basic Friendship membership
 Chenrezig Institute newsletter emailed or snail-mailed
 10% discount on all courses
 Invitation to annual Arms Members' afternoon tea with Geshe-la
and the Sangha
 Prayers for the long lives and health of Arms members and their
families (twice monthly Guru Puja)
 Chenrezig Institute library membership
 Wisdom Archive books, new copies of free distribution books
(when available)
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
PRACTICE GENEROSITY
Yes, please sign me as a 1000 Arms of Chenrezig Member
Do you require a receipt? Yes/No
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$185 per year (or 4 quarterly payments of $46.25)
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$245 per year (or 4 quarterly payments of $61.25)
Method of Payment
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Cheque
However many members a Centre has, that many people are making
this incredible contribution to the world - Lama Zopa Rinpoche
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Make cheques payable to ‘Chenrezig Institute’ and send with this form to PO Box 41,
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I am interested in including Chenrezig Institute in my will, as a benefactor of my
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You can join online at http://chenreziginstitute.memberlodge.org/
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General Programme
Geshe Lobsang Jamyang teaches on Wednesday mornings, 10:30am - 12noon from the text A Guide to
the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life and on Thursday evenings 7pm – 8:30pm with teachings on Calming the
Mind. You don’t need to have attended any previous sessions; new students are always welcome .
Wednesday evenings 6:30pm – 7:30pm, Lozang Yangchen continues with the Steps to Bodhichitta on
Sept 5 and then Lozang Jhampa will teach on the Four Noble Truths from Sept 12 – Sept 26, CI sangha
will lead meditation/ discussion sessions on other Wednesday evenings when there is no puja. There
will be no Wednesday evening Teaching/Meditation on October 10, 24, or Nov 21, 28 – come for puja
instead.
The sangha also lead guided meditations on Thursday afternoons 1:15pm - 1:45pm, and an
introductory programme, Taste of Tibetan Buddhism on Friday afternoons 1:30pm - 2:45pm.
General programme events are by donation and bookings are
not necessary. Your support enables us to continue these
classes.
Classes at Millwell Road Community Centre in Maroochydore
Tuesday mornings 10am to 11:30am. September 4 – October 2
Taste of Tibetan Buddhism 10am to 11:30am. Taste of Tibetan Buddhism is an introductory class in Buddhist philosophy &
meditation techniques. Join Ven. Lhagsam for a relaxed introduction to Buddhism. Come for one session or all! $10 per session
Tuesday mornings 10am to 11:30am. October 16 – November 20
Yes, You Can Meditate. Over six weeks Ven. Lhagsam teaches you basic Buddhist meditation techniques, however we don't
assume you are Buddhist, or ever want to be. Come for one session or all! $10 per session
Tuesday evenings 6pm to 7:30pm. September 4 – September 25
Essence of Buddhism: Disturbing Emotions. In the first 4-week Essence of Buddhism unit: Disturbing Emotions, Ven Drolma
explains how we can get a handle on anger, envy, jealousy and other disturbing emotions that hurt us and those around us. Join in
at any time, all welcome. $10 per session
Tuesday evenings 6pm to 7:30pm. October 2 – October 23
Essence of Buddhism: Nature of Mind. Mind is the basis of our experience – the creator of our happiness and the creator of our
problems Realizing that we’re truly in control is revolutionary. But what to do? How to cultivate new thinking habits? How to stop
listening to negative self-talk. Ven. Drolma helps us to understand how our minds work. $10 per session
Wednesday evenings 6pm to 7pm.
Meditation/Discussion continues every Wednesday evening from 6pm to 7pm with Lindsay Pratt. No bookings required. Your
donations help us to keep this programme running
Dharma Dates from the Tibetan Astrological Calendar
GURU PUJA
Monday 10th September 6pm
Tuesday 25th September6pm
Wednesday 10th October 6pm
Wednesday 24th October6pm
Friday 9th November 6pm
Friday 23rd November 6pm
TARA PUJA
Sunday 23rd September 6pm
Monday 22nd October 6pm
Wednesday 21st November 6pm
MEDICINE BUDDHA PUJA
Sunday 30th September 6pm
Monday 29th October 6pm
Wednesday 28th November 6pm
SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA PUJA
Tuesday 6th November 6pm
DZAMBHALA PUJA
Sunday 2nd September6pm
Sunday 7th October 6pm
Sunday 4th November 6pm
PRECEPT DAYS
Sunday 16th September 5:15am
Sunday 23rd September 5:15am (at home)
Sunday 30th September 5am
Monday 15tth October 4:45am
Monday 22nd October4:30am (at home)
Monday 29th October 4:30am
Tuesday 6th November 4:15am
Tuesday 13th November 4:15am
Wednesday 21st November 4:15 (at home)
Wednesday 28th November 4:15am
NO PRAYER FLAGS
It is inauspicious for
prayer flags to be hung
on the following dates:
September: 1, 14 & 28
October: 10 & 24
November: 6 & 20
BUDDHA DAYS
Descent from Tushita
Tuesday 6th November
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Calming the Internal Storm: A Buddhist Mental Health
Intensive with Miffi Maxmillion
Discover practical strategies to deal with difficult events in life no matter what
situation you find yourself in!
These methods are not just for Buddhists, they are universal and can be easily
adapted to any practice whether religious, psychological, or scientific. Topics
include: practical techniques to overcome anger, building harmonious
relationships, dealing with anxiety and depression, self-reflection tools and
meditations, and applying Buddhist psychology in modern life.
Saturday 1st September 9am – Sunday 2nd 4:30pm. Facility fee $99
10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders. Accommodation and
meals available separately. Bookings essential
Miffi Maxmillion runs the spiritual program at Langri Tangpa Centre in Brisbane
where she leads beginner’s classes. Miffi was brought up a Buddhist and had the
great good fortune to play with Lama Yeshe as a child, and his hook of compassion
sustained her through the many rebellious stages of growing up.
Dharma Club – Sunday 2nd September
Dharma Club aims to teach children the universal values of kindness, compassion,
and how to be happy. Incorporating Buddhist principles and using play, craft, and
other activities, we hope to open children's minds to exploration of values such as
humility, respect, and responsibility.
From 10:15am to 12noon. No charge.
Children 5 and over welcome, all children must be accompanied.
Taste of Tibetan Buddhism in Maroochydore TUESDAYS
Sep 4 to Oct 2 with Lozang Lhagsam
Want to try meditation, or maybe understand a little bit about the main ideas in
Buddhism, but unable or unwilling to visit a Buddhist centre?
Taste of Tibetan Buddhism is an introductory class in Buddhist philosophy &
meditation techniques.
Join in for a relaxed exploration into Tibetan Buddhism. Topics include:

Mind and its Potential

How to Meditate

Establishing a Daily Practice

Karma, and

Transforming Problems.
An excellent opportunity to get an overview of Buddhist teachings in the Tibetan
tradition. Join in at any time, all welcome.
Commences Tuesday mornings 10am – 11:30am from Sept 4th – Oct
2nd at Millwell Road Community Centre. Bookings not necessary! $10
facility fee per session.
Ordained in 2000 Venerable Lhagsam, with a background in working in mental
health, alcohol and drug services as a registered nurse, is a graduate of the
Chenrezig Institute’s 5-year Buddhist Studies Programme. Lhagsam holds a Post
Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care from Flinders University and has worked with
Cittamani Hospice Service for the last 15 years.
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Essence of Buddhism: Disturbing Emotions - Maroochydore
TUESDAYS Sep 4 to 25 with Lozang Drolma
The Essence of Buddhism provides an overview of Buddhist thought and
philosophy through the perspectives offered by Tibetan Buddhism.
Focusing on practical application, we are provided with insight on topics like
awareness, compassion, and karma.
In the first 4-week Essence of Buddhism unit: Disturbing Emotions, Ven Drolma
explains how we can get a handle on anger, envy, jealousy and other disturbing
emotions that hurt us and those around us.
Join in at any time, all welcome.
Commences Tuesday evenings 6pm – 7:30pm from Sept 4th – 25th
at Millwell Road Community Centre. Bookings not necessary! $10 facility
fee per session.
The next 4-week Essence of Buddhism unit: Nature of Mind will run Oct 2 to 23
Born in the UK, Drolma was ordained in 2005 and is a graduate of Chenrezig
Institute’s 5-year Buddhist Studies Programme.
Everything Depends on Attitude
with Geshe Lobsang Jamyang and Tenzin Tsepal
Cherishing the I opens the door to all suffering, while cherishing others opens the door to
all happiness –Lama Zopa Rinpoche
We understand the importance of motivation and attitude, how they affect the
quality of our work and the results we can achieve, the same is true in our spiritual
practice. Ultimately to help others the most we need to achieve enlightenment and
enlightenment depends on first generating bodhicitta. So we need to aspire to be
a Bodhisattva; one who possesses the compassionate motivation of bodhicitta, but
how?
The great Bodhisattva Shantideva wrote verses known as the Bodhisattva Attitude,
Geshe Jamyang will guide us through the meaning behind these verses and their
importance in helping us to set our motivation, to inspire us to become budding
Bodhisattvas. A commentary on the Bodhisattva Attitude verses by Khunu
Rinpoche Tenzin Gyaltsen is the subject of His Holiness’ teachings in Sydney 2013.
Saturday 8th September 9am – Sunday 9th 4:30pm. Facility fee $99
10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders. Accommodation and
meals available separately. Bookings essential
Geshe-la was born in Tibet in 1966 and took ordination at the age of 16. Following
22 years of study at Kardze Monastery in Tibet and then Sera-Je monastery in South
India after he fled Tibet, he attained the highest degree in Buddhist philosophy,
Geshe Lharampa. Geshe Jamyang was the main teacher at Drolma-Ling nunnery in
India, before coming to Chenrezig Institute in 2005.
Discovering Buddhism Retreat: Mind and Its Potential
with Tenzin Tsepal
Everyone is welcome to attend this retreat weekend reflecting on the teachings
from the Mind and its Potential module of the Discovering Buddhism series.
The retreat provides a review of the key principles, group discussion, and
opportunities to ask questions and clear doubts. Then sit in meditation to deepen
your understanding. An excellent chance for those studying DB at home or online
to connect with fellow students and enjoy group practice and meditations.
Saturday 15th September 9am – Sunday 16th 3:30pm. Facility fee $99
10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders Accommodation and
meals available separately; bookings essential
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BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI - Introduction to the Sacred Art of
Tibet , an art retreat with Andy Weber
This course focuses on the image of Buddha Shakyamuni sitting on the throne The
deep symbolism and relationship to the vast iconography of Tibetan Buddhism will
be explored.
Students receive hands-on-tuition to complete a small painting of the Buddha
Shakyamuni and learn about the craft aspects of thangka painting (natural
colours, canvas, and brushes). For beginners, emphasis will be put on using brush
and black ink to outline the figure. This course is also suitable for sculptors who
want to learn the 3 dimensional measurements of the Buddha figure. A material
list will be provided at the time of booking.
Friday evening introduction/lecture can be attended by anyone!
Friday 21st September 7pm – Wednesday 26th September 4:30pm. Facility
fee $250 10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders.
Accommodation and meals available separately. Bookings essential Students also
receive a 10% discount on meals and accommodation if they attend the full
retreat.
Limited spots available for Weekend-only attendance; facility fee for Friday 21st –
Sunday 23rd is $120
Andy Weber spent seven years living and studying the iconographical art of
Tibetan Buddhism under the guidance of accomplished masters in India and Nepal.
His unique style of authentic images for visualization are highly respected not only
by the growing number of Western Buddhists but also by Tibetan Lamas of all
traditions, many of whom have commissioned his work. His thangka paintings can
be seen in Buddhist centres and temples throughout the world including the
Potala Palace in Lhasa.
The Art of Living and Dying Well
with Lozang Lhagsam
Death comes to all living beings, and at that crucial time of transition from one life
to the next, we may not know how to best help our loved ones or ourselves. This
course gives practical advice on preparing for death and assisting others through
this time. It provides practices to do at the time of death, advice for the 'nonreligious', and prayers for funerals of all types.
Topics to be covered include:

Practical advice on what to do when those close to us are dying

Prayers and powerful mantras to bring peace and confidence

Recognise and navigate the 8 stages of the dying process

Making our life and our death beneficial by using the “5 Powers”

How to help our pets when they are dying
This course has been developed for Buddhists and non-Buddhists, and is suitable
for students of all levels.
Saturday 22nd September 9am – Sunday 23rd 12noon. Facility fee $75
10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders. Accommodation and
meals available separately. Bookings essential
About Dzambhala Puja
Dzambhala’s prayer is conceived by Buddha for the practice of generosity. Dzambhala is the highest of 8 levels
Bodhisattvas who provides the opportunity for devotees to sow “Seed Money” so that they will have constant supply of
fortune to facilitate their practice of generosity. This is the water offering practice to Dzambhala. Dzambhala should not to
be mistaken for a worldly God. He possesses remarkable power to free sentient beings from the clutches of poverty and
starvation and guides them towards ultimate Buddhahood . The puja is typically on the first Sunday of the month.
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FIVE DHYANI BUDDHAS
an art retreat with Andy Weber
The five transcendental Dhyani buddhas represent the basic mandala in ourselves,
our environment. All deities and practices belong to one of these families, through
their practice negative energies are transformed into enlightened wisdom.
Beginner students will focus on drawing and painting one of the five Buddhas.
Advanced students will receive instructions on drawing GUHASAMAJA who
represents the collection of all five Buddhas. A material list will be provided at the
time of booking
Friday evening introduction/lecture can be attended by anyone!
Friday 28th September 7pm – Thursday 4th October 4:30pm. Facility fee
$250 10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders.
Accommodation and meals available separately. Bookings essential Students also
receive a 10% discount on meals and accommodation if they attend the full
retreat. Limited spots available for Weekend-only attendance; facility free for
Friday 28th – Sunday 30th is $120
SPECIAL: Attend both art retreats and receive a $50 discount on the total facility
fee – two retreats for $450, members discount still applies
The Source of Suffering & Liberation: a Meditation Retreat
with TY (Thubten Yeshe)
A weekend of focused meditation, supported by teachings and discussion, an
excellent way to learn how to meditate on the stages of the path, and to find
balance in one’s own daily study, reflection and meditation. The teachings of the
Buddha, and our own personal experience, are all contained in The Stages of the
Path to Enlightenment (Tibetan: lam-rim). In this series of short retreats we explore
this amazing experiential process in depth, slowly working through the sequence of
meditations in the lam-rim.
All are welcome; however, some previous knowledge of The Stages of the Path will
enhance participants’ experience.
Studying these teachings is a bit like doing construction work upon our mind. This is not
always easy, but some of its aspects make it less difficult; we don’t need money, laborers,
technicians, or technology. Everything we require is already there, within our mind.
Therefore, with the right kind of effort and awareness, mental development can be easy -His
Holiness the Dalai Lama
Friday 28th September 7pm – Sunday 30th September 4:30pm. Facility fee
$99
10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders. Accommodation and
meals available separately. Bookings essential
Essence of Buddhism: Nature of Mind - Maroochydore
TUESDAYS Oct 2 to 23 with Lozang Lhagsam
The Essence of Buddhism provides an overview of Buddhist thought and
philosophy through the perspectives offered by Tibetan Buddhism.
Focusing on practical application, we are provided with insight on topics like
awareness, compassion, and karma.
Mind is the basis of our experience – the creator of our happiness and the creator
of our problems Realizing that we’re truly in control is revolutionary. But what to
do? How to cultivate new thinking habits? How to stop listening to negative selftalk. Ven. Drolma helps us to understand how our minds works and how to shift
them into a happier mode. Join in at any time, all welcome.
Commences Tuesday evenings 6pm – 7:30pm from Oct 2nd – 23rd
at Millwell Road Community Centre. Bookings not necessary! $10 facility
fee per session.
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Dharma Kit Bag
with Miffi Maxmillion
Everything you ever wanted to know about Tibetan Buddhist etiquette or ritual,
but were afraid to ask!
This course is aimed specifically at Discovering Buddhism students so you can
bring book learning into your practice, and deepen your experience – joining the
Dharma dots! The course is equally appropriate for anyone who considers
themselves a Buddhist and has a daily practice.
If you mix up your mantras and don’t know which mudra to use, this is the course
for you! You will learn how to set up an altar, offer water bowls; the meaning
behind these activities, how to do long and short prostrations, and
the visualisations accompanying this practice.
The course also covers Gompa etiquette, how to treat the Sangha, and how
to relate to a Geshe and other high lamas.
A large part of the day will be spent learning and practicing the long mandala, the
three-tiered rice offering representing an entire and perfect world system, used in
many pujas and other practices.
Saturday 6th October 9am – 4:30pm. Facility fee $49
10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders; bookings are
essential. Meals and accommodation available separately.
First Sundays and Afternoon Tea with the Lamas
Sunday 7th October
What’s on:
10:15am – 12noon Dharma Club for Kids
10:30am – 12noon Talk on fundamental Buddhist philosophy with Geshe Jamyang
12noon – 1:00pm Lunch
1:30pm – 3:00pm Afternoon Tea with the Lamas
All First Sunday activities are offered by the centre without charge. Everybody
welcome! Lunch in the Big Love Café is $9.90 each. Please book by 10am if you will
be joining us for lunch.
Many students had the good karma to meet Lama Yeshe in the 70’s and 80’s and/
or have had teachings directly from Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Now you can experience
their teachings too. Chenrezig Institute elders and senior students facilitate these
informal sessions where you can hear stories about the Lamas from the early days,
watch a DVD teaching and ask questions. This is the ideal way to refresh your
connection or “meet” the Lamas for the first time!
Everyone is very welcome! Cake and chai is offered by the Centre. Your RSVP is
appreciated to ensure we cater sufficiently.
Discovering Buddhism: How to Meditate
with Tenzin Tsepal
Meditation is known around the world for its many benefits to both the body and
mind.
In this second module of the Discovering Buddhism programme, you learn basic
meditation techniques, the definition purpose of meditation, how to sit properly,
how to set up a meditation session, the different types of meditation techniques,
and how to recognise and deal with obstacles to your meditation.
The weekend includes meditation sessions, teachings, and time for discussion.
Saturday 13th October 9am – Sunday 14th 3:30pm. Facility fee $99
10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders Accommodation and
meals available separately; bookings essential
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Yes You Can Mediate! In Maroochydore TUESDAYS
October 16 to November 20 with Lozang Lhagsam
Over six weeks this course teaches you basic Buddhist meditation techniques,
however we don't assume you are Buddhist, or ever want to be.
These practices benefit everyone who uses them. Meditation is a tool for learning
about the mind and how we relate to the world. It also benefits us on a physical
level, helping to reduce stress and anxiety, and increase happiness.
The course covers the purpose and benefits of meditation, posture, common
obstacles, and how to establish a regular practice. Come for one session or all!
Tuesday mornings 10am – 11:30am October 16 to November 20 at Millwell
Road Community Centre. Facility Fee $10 per session. Bookings not necessary!
Our True Potential
with Geshe Lobsang Jamyang and Tenzin Tsepal
When the Buddha became enlightened he realized that all beings without
exception have the same nature and potential for enlightenment, and this is
known as buddha nature. Without wisdom and compassion, it is impossible to
become a Buddha, but if one possesses even an embryonic amount of these
qualities, one can them develop them to their ultimate level and become Buddha.
The most concrete proof of the presence of Buddha Nature is that we all possess,
to varying degrees, these qualities of wisdom and compassion. Geshe Jamyang will
teach us how to recognize our own Buddha potential and how to activate it.
Saturday 20th October 9am – Sunday 21st 3pm. Facility fee $99.
Accommodation and meals available separately. Bookings essential
Chenrezig Arms Members Tea Party
Sunday 21st October from 3pm
The annual Tea Party for the Arms of Chenrezig members with Geshe-la and the
Sangha is on Sunday October 20 from 3pm in the Community Room. If you want to
attend Geshe-la’s teaching, don’t worry - it will finish by 3pm! To help us to cater
sufficiently please RSVP to Reception via info@chenrezig.com.au
Tibetan Medicine Lecture Series
with Doctor Ani Nyidon
Jointly hosted by Chenrezig Institute and the Australian Tibetan Medicine
Association.
This 5-day workshop incorporates the fifth and sixth units of an in-depth
Traditional Tibetan Medicine study programme but can be studied in isolation.
An in-depth introduction and training into the external therapy of Ku nye massage
in Tibetan Medicine. Included will be training in herb and oil preparations used as
well as massage techniques applied.
Dr Nyidon is one of only two Tibetan Doctors resident in Australia and teaches in
English with a good understanding and training in both Chinese and Western
medicine. Her humour and insight make her teachings both fun and enlightening.
Thursday 25th October 9:30am – Monday 29th October 4:30pm
Course fee $450 ($390 concession). For further details, including full Lecture Series
information, please contact: australiantibetanmedicine@gmail.com or
see: http://australiantibetanmedicine.blogspot.com/
Accommodation and meals available separately at Chenrezig Institute.
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Spring 2012
The Mind App
with Lozang Tsultrim (Carla Pearse)
The Mind App workshop offers a new and unique approach to managing the
impact of increasing demands and less time that characterize our lives. Without
effective tools to deal with daily pressures, we easily succumb to stress, mental
anguish, and emotional imbalance, resulting in frustration and ill health.
It is possible to handle these challenges with clarity, effectiveness, and a relaxed,
positive mental attitude. Managing the mind is the solution.
Not just a talkfest, the Mind App program covers the theory, practicalities, tools,
and techniques of mindfulness training and how to adapt the knowledge to any
environment to get our lives moving in rich, full, and meaningful ways. Boost
productivity, increase team effectiveness, reduce stress, and greater focus - just
some of the outcomes you can expect.
Scientific studies published in Australia and around the world document the boost
mindfulness makes to productivity, creativity, confidence, family/team harmony,
individual health, and personal happiness. Targeted Mindfulness training could be
the single-most effective development program you invest in; for yourself, for your
family, for your team, for your company, for your life!
If you’ve already completed a one-day mindfulness course with Tsultrim, come for
the 2nd day of the Mind App to add more practical mindfulness-based tools to
your arsenal.
Saturday 27th October 9am – Sunday 28th 4:30pm. Facility fee $99
10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders. Accommodation and
meals available separately; bookings essential
Tsultrim (Carla) is a counsellor with a Master of International Studies in Peace and
Conflict Resolution. Professionally she works with people at risk of suicide, their
family and friends, she is also a Buddhist Nun, and Secular Mindfulness Trainer
Art of Enlightenment
with Ray Furminger
In this class Ray teaches us how to draw a range of Tibetan Buddhist iconography
using traditional techniques. This introductory course is aimed at complete
beginners, no prior art experience is necessary. Continuing and experienced
students will be guided at their level. Materials required: A3 cartridge paper, HB
pencil, Ruler (30cm or more), Eraser, and a Pencil sharpener
Saturday 27th October 9am - 4:30pm. Facility fee $49
10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders. Accommodation and
meals available separately. Bookings essential
Buddhism in a Nutshell
with Lozang Drolma
This introductory course presents the fundamental
principles within the Tibetan Mahayana context, and
meditation instruction.
philosophy and
provides simple
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Buddha‟s teachings for individual practice… where to start, what next, etc.
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What does it mean to be a Buddhist, an “inner being”
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Three principles of the path using the Foundation of All Good Qualities
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Different kinds of Buddhism: Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Zen, etc.
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A short history of Buddhism
Saturday 3rd November 9am – 4:30pm. Facility fee $49
10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders. Accommodation
and meals available separately. Bookings essential
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A Teaching with Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsering
Geshe Tashi Tsering lived and taught in the West for many years before his return
to India in 2009, at the request of the Dalai Lama. He was the resident teacher
at Chenrezig Institute from 1990, where he implemented and was primary teacher
of an extensive study programme of Buddhist philosophy and practice which offers
a unique opportunity in the West for high-level study of classic topics of Tibetan
Buddhism. A diverse and committed student body developed, attracting nuns and
monks from around the world.
Geshe Tashi Tsering has hundreds of students around Australia, New Zealand, and
Taiwan, as well as in India and Tibet, who have been inspired by his personal
qualities and great knowledge and wisdom. His experience with Western students
and living in the West has given him great insight into Western thinking and
circumstances.
Sunday 4th November 10am - 3:30pm. Facility fee $55
10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders. Accommodation and
meals available separately; Bookings essential
Dharma Club – Sunday 4th November
Dharma Club aims to teach children the universal values of kindness, compassion,
and how to be happy. Incorporating Buddhist principles and using play, craft, and
other activities, we hope to open children's minds to exploration of values such as
humility, respect, and responsibility.
From 10:15am to 12noon. No charge.
Children 5 and over welcome, all children must be accompanied.
Buddha Day: Descent from Tushita - Tuesday 6th November
The twenty-second day of the ninth Tibetan month is celebrated as the day of
Buddha Shakyamuni’s descent from the Tushita god-realm. Buddha Shakyamuni is
said to have travelled at the age of forty-one to Tushita heaven, where his mother
had taken rebirth as one of the gods. In order to repay his mother’s kindness, he
spent one rainy season retreat at Tushita, giving innumerable teachings to his
mother and the host of gods.
4:15am – 4:35am Precepts
9am – 3:30pm
Working with Holy Objects at the Garden of Enlightenment
6pm – 7:30pm Shakyamuni Buddha Puja
Buddha Days are great merit making opportunities. To help you make merit on
these days we schedule precepts, pujas, sutra recitations, holy-object making, and/
or other merit-making activities. Lama Zopa Rinpoche offers lunch to everyone
who works with holy objects all day!
Discovering Buddhism Retreat: How to Meditate
with Tenzin Tsepal
Everyone is welcome to attend this retreat weekend reflecting on the teachings
from the How to Meditate module of the Discovering Buddhism series.
The retreat provides a review of the key principles, group discussion, and
opportunities to ask questions and clear doubts. Then sit in meditation to deepen
your understanding. An excellent chance for those studying DB at home or online
to connect with fellow students and enjoy group practice and meditations.
Saturday 10th November 9am – Sunday 11th 3:30pm. Facility fee $99
10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders Accommodation and
meals available separately; bookings essential
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Training the Mind a SPONSORED course
with Geshe Lobsang Jamyang and Tenzin Tsepal
Composed by the Buddhist Master Langri Tangpa (1054-1123), Eight Verses for
Training the Mind is a highly-revered text from the Mahayana Lojong (mind
training) tradition.
These instructions offer essential practices for cultivating the awakening mind of
compassion, wisdom, and love. This eight-verse lojong enshrines the very heart of
Dharma, revealing the true essence of the Mahayana path to liberation. Even a
single line of this practice can be seen as encapsulating the entire teaching of the
Buddha. For even a single statement of this mind training practice has the
incredible power to help us subdue our self-oriented behaviour and mental
afflictions
Chenrezig Institute is delighted to sponsor the facility fee for this weekend course.
We are able to sponsor your facility fee from time to time by allocating 5% of
everything purchased in the shop to our sponsorship account. Another 5% goes
straight to the library, so shopping at CI has many benefits!! .
Saturday 17th November 9am – Sunday 18th 4:30pm. Facility fee $0
Accommodation and meals available separately; bookings essential
A Start in Buddhist Art
with Ray Furminger
In the Tibetan tradition. paintings and statues are not just pieces of art – they are
tools that act as a support for meditation. In this class Ray teaches us how to draw
a range of Tibetan Buddhist iconography using traditional techniques. This
introductory course is aimed at complete beginners, no prior art experience is
necessary.
Ray studied Buddhist art for many years under master artist Andy Weber in the UK
and now lives and works at Chenrezig Institute where he is the resident artist.
Materials required: A3 cartridge paper, HB pencil, Ruler (30cm or more), Eraser,
and a Pencil sharpener
Saturday 24th November 9am - 4:30pm. Facility fee $49
10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders. Accommodation and
meals available separately. Bookings essential
About Guru Puja
Twice a month, based on the Tibetan calendar, the
practice of Tsog Offering or Guru Puja is performed. It is
a commitment for those practicing tantra to restore and
reaffirm their vows and pledges. However, anyone and
everyone is welcome to attend this ritual of making
extensive offerings to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas,
accumulating the positive energy needed to progress
along the spiritual path.
Participants can bring food or flowers as offerings to add
to the offering made by the centre. The ritual and
offering takes just over an hour. If you have a bell and
dorje,or mandala set you are welcome to bring them and
participate in the ritual, or just come and try to chant
along, most of the puja is chanted in Tibetan with the
traditional tunes
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Stop Struggling, Start Flourishing
with NeLi Martin and Rachel Collis
Whether you’re lacking confidence, coping with loss, working in a high-stress job,
suffering from shyness, preparing for a big challenge in your life, or just wanting
to be happier, healthier, and more fulfilled – in the space of just 2 days, you will
learn scientifically-proven techniques to:
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reduce stress and worry
rise above fear, doubt and insecurity
build genuine confidence
handle painful thoughts and feelings far more effectively
break self-defeating habits
develop the ‘resilience mindset’
improve performance and find fulfilment in your work
develop self-acceptance and self-compassion
let go of inaccurate and misleading (but very popular) ideas about happiness
build deeper, more satisfying relationships and, above all,
create a rich, full and meaningful life
Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) is a mindfulness-based approach in
psychology that enables us to get our lives moving in rich, full and meaningful
ways.
A key component of ACT is ‘mindfulness’: a transformative mental state of
awareness, openness and focus. In a state of mindfulness, you can let difficult
thoughts and feelings freely flow through you, without getting caught up in them
or pushed around by them, and without getting into a struggle with them.
Mindfulness also enables you to engage fully in what you are doing, to maximise
your pleasure and fulfilment, or enable peak performance.
Saturday 24th November 9am - Sunday 25th 4:30pm. Facility fee $99
10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders. Accommodation and
meals available separately. Bookings essential
NeLi Martin is a psychologist in private practice, a meditation and yoga teacher,
who integrates her psychology training and many years of mindfulness study and
practice. Rachel Collis gained 15 years experience as a psychiatrist before moving
into management consulting in 2001. She now lectures on the Executive MBA
program at QUT and provides executive coaching, facilitation and workshops to
organisations around Australia
About Tara Puja
Tara is the female manifestation of the buddha's omniscient mind.
Reciting the 21 Taras' prayer with devotion - remembering Tara Singing
praises and reciting mantras at any time of the day or night - protects you
from fear and dangers, and fulfils all your wishes -Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
There are many inner obstacles that hinder the development of our wisdom
and compassion. These inner obstacles in turn create external obstacles. For
the success of our Dharma practice, we are advised to rely upon a special deity
or buddha, such as Tara. All the enlightened activities of the buddhas manifest
in this female aspect, Tara the Liberator, in order to help living beings to
successfully accomplish their goals. Tara is quick to respond to our prayers.
Here are some of the benefits of praying to Tara. In the future, you will: Achieve success in your career and business - Increase your wealth - Excel in
your studies - Be protected from fears, harms and dangers - Gain good health and auspicious energy - Obtain good
rebirths in your future lives - Complete the accumulation of both merit and wisdom - Quickly attain enlightenment.
Tara puja is a mix of Tibetan and English and takes about 60 mins during which we offer tea and cake
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Advanced Programme News
Spring 2012
We have completed the third round of teachings in the Buddhist Studies
Programme with great rejoicing! What an amazing achievement – 15 years
of intensive study of the most important texts, advised by Kyabje Lama Zopa
Rinpoche, encouraged by His Holiness Dalai Lama and taught by our precious
teachers, Geshe Tashi Tsering and Geshe Lobsang Jamyang – assisted by
various wonderful tutors. Over the 15 years well over 300 people have
attended one or more of our study programme modules and in 2008 we
congratulated our first group of graduates – students who had successfully
completed all the core subjects at the centre, the retreat commitments and
the final exam set by FPMT. And in March 2012 the original 9 students were
joined by another five.
Now we take a break from the Basic Programme subjects to devote an
extended period to the study of the Middle Way view.
In 2012/13 we are offering teachings on Madhyamaka, at the level of the
FPMT Masters Programme, Those who satisfactorily complete this teaching
will receive full credit should they wish to continue the Masters Programme
here or at another FPMT centre.
A Student Handbook for the program is available to download, or you can pick up a copy from Reception, and an FAQ for
Madhyamaka students is available online as well.
2012 Madhyamaka Schedule
Unit 1 - 18th September - 3rd November 2012 (7 weeks)
Facility fee $420 (10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders) Sangha – no charge. Full-time participants
receive discounts on accommodation and meals.
Unit 2 - 20th November - 5th October 2012 (7 weeks)
Facility fee $420 (10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders) Sangha – no charge. Full-time participants
receive discounts on accommodation and meals.
Unit 3 - 22nd October - 30th November 2012 (6 weeks)
Facility fee $360 (10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders) Sangha – no charge. Full-time participants
receive discounts on accommodation and meals.
About Medicine Buddha Puja
Many eons ago, seven bodhisattvas strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings, that
their names become wish-fulfilling in order to heal both the mental and physical sicknesses and diseases of sentient beings.
They vowed that their prayers will be actualized during these degenerate times when the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha
are in decline. When they became enlightened, one of the ten powers of a Buddha is the power of prayer - that means that
all the prayers that have been made get fulfilled. As the Buddha's holy
speech is irrevocable, you can wholly trust in their power to quickly grant
blessings to help all sentient beings in these degenerate times. They are
called the Seven Medicine Buddhas, the main one is `Lapis Buddha of
Medicine, King of Light'. Buddha Shakyamuni taught the teachings on the
Medicine Buddha, and according to one tradition, is also considered as
one of the Medicine Buddhas, and hence the Eight Medicine Buddhas.
The seven Medicine Buddhas manifested in order to pacify the obstacles
to the achievement of temporary happiness, liberation and the ultimate
happiness of full enlightenment. They are powerful in healing diseases as
well as for purification. The Medicine Buddha practice can be used to
help purify those who have already died and liberate them from
suffering. It is also very powerful in bringing about success, both
temporary and ultimate.
The Medicine Buddha puja is in English and takes around 60 minutes
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Who’s Who
Spiritual Director : Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche
Primary Teacher
Geshe Lobsang Jamyang
AP Tutor
Lozang Tsewang
Translator
Yaki Platt
Gompa Manager
Lozang Tsondru
Western Teacher
Tenzin Tsepal
Audio Technician
Lozang Tsondru
Program Coordinator
Michael Gardner
Librarian
Hilary Tilton
AP Coordinator
Kathy Vichta
Lhundrup Tendron
Director
Maureen Walshe
Dharma Club
Ros Thomsen
Jan Clark
Management Committee
Lozang Tsultrim - Chair
Ani Yangchen, Maureen Walshe,
Robyn Nolan - Secretary, Yaki Platt,
Lindsay Pratt - Treasurer
Manager of Monks’ Community
Lozang Jhampa
Manager of Nuns’ Community
Lozang Lhagsam
Maintenance
Graham Harold
Positions Vacant
IT Technician
Finance Officer
Jenny Whisson
Housekeeper
Chris Johnston
In-house Publications
Maureen Walshe
Membership Admin
Judy Bowey
Maureen Walshe
Reception
Lozang Khadro
Amanda Morrall
Jo Lander
Anja Vecchi
Opening Times
Mon-Tues
Wed-Fri
Sat
Sun
Weekend Barista
Chris Johnston
Garden of Enlightenment
Garrey Foulkes
Volunteer Coordinator
Lozang Tsultrim
Reception/Shop
Closed
9:30am - 2pm
8:30am - 4pm
9.30am - 4pm
Centre Services Mgr
Paul Wood
Café
7am - 6:30pm*
7am - 6:30pm
7am - 6:30pm
7am - 6:30pm
*The café is open on Mondays and Tuesdays for
registered guests, residents, & Masters students.
The Gompa is open 6am – 9pm everyday
Shop Manager
Dechen Gerrard
Cooks
(Jeff) Wayne Sparks
Robert Gillow
Newsletter Editor
Maureen Walshe
Library Hours
Wed
12noon - 2:30pm
Thurs
1pm - 3:30pm
Fri
10am - 12noon
1pm - 3:30pm
Sat
1pm - 3:30pm
Sun
1pm - 3:30pm
Café Mealtimes
Breakfast 7am - 8am
Lunch
12 noon (please book by 10am)
Supper
5.30pm - 6.30pm
Coffee, cakes, and snacks available at other times
Accommodation Prices
Stay six nights and get the seventh free!
Motel
Single $35
Share $25per person
Retreat hut (share bath) Single $50
Share $30per person
Dormitory
$19per person
Sangha House
Retreat hut (en suite)
Single $47
Single $60
Share $30per person
Share $35per person
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SEPTEMBER 2012
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
CHENREZIG INSTITUTE: 33 Johnsons Rd EUDLO 4554
(07)5453 2108 info@chenrezig.com.au www.chenrezig.com.au
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
 = Full Moon
 = New Moon
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
1
2
Commences 9am
Concludes 4:30pm
Calming the
Internal Storm with
Miffi Maxmillion
Calming the
Internal Storm with
Miffi Maxmillion
Dharma Club
10:15am - 12pm
6pm Dzambhala Puja
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4
MP Continues
5
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10:30am - 12noon
10:30am - 12noon
In Maroochydore
Taste of Tibetan
Buddhism
General Teaching
with Lozang Yangchen
Guided Meditation
Essence of
Buddhism:
Disturbing Emotions
In Maroochydore
Meditation/Discussion
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12
10am - 11:30am
6pm - 7:30pm
10
MP Continues
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10:30am - 12noon
6pm Guru Puja
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MP Continues
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
In Maroochydore
Taste of Tibetan
Buddhism
10am - 11:30am
10:30am - 12noon
Art Retreat with
Andy Weber
Continues
10:30am - 12noon
10:30am - 12noon
General Teaching
with Lozang Jhampa
6:30pm - 7:30pm
19
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
In Maroochydore
Taste of Tibetan
Buddhism
10am - 11:30am
25
Art Retreat with
Andy Weber
Continues
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
18
6pm - 7:30pm
6pm - 7:30pm
MP Continues
6pm - 7pm
In Maroochydore
Meditation/Discussion
Essence of
Buddhism:
Disturbing Emotions
24
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Essence of
Buddhism:
Disturbing Emotions
10am - 11:30am
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
7
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
6
6pm Guru Puja
In Maroochydore
Taste of Tibetan
Buddhism
10am - 11:30am
Essence of
Buddhism:
Disturbing Emotions
6pm - 7:30pm
6pm - 7pm
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
10:30am - 12noon
10am - 11:30am
1:15pm - 1:45pm
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
13
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
1:15pm - 1:45pm
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
20
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
1:15pm - 1:45pm
In Maroochydore
Meditation/Discussion
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
26
27
7pm - 8:30pm
Art Retreat with
Andy Weber
6:30pm - 7:30pm
In Maroochydore
Meditation/Discussion
6pm - 7pm
Commences 9am
Concludes 4:30pm
15
16
1:30pm - 2:45pm
14
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
Taste of Tibetan
Buddhism
DB Retreat:
Mind and Its
Potential with
Tenzin Tsepal
Precepts 5:15am
DB Retreat:
Mind and Its
Potential with
Tenzin Tsepal
Commences 9am
Concludes 3:30pm
22
23
1:30pm - 2:45pm
21
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
Taste of Tibetan
Buddhism
1:30pm - 2:45pm
Art Retreat with
Andy Weber
Commences 7pm
28
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
Concludes 4:30pm
General Teaching
with Lozang Jhampa
Everything
Depends on
Attitude with
Geshe Jamyang
7pm - 8:30pm
6:30pm - 7:30pm
10:30am - 12noon
Everything
Depends on
Attitude with
Geshe Jamyang
Taste of Tibetan
Buddhism
Guided Meditation
Guided Meditation
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
9
7pm - 8:30pm
General Teaching
with Lozang Jhampa
6pm - 7pm
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
8
10am - 11:30am
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
Guided Meditation
1:15pm - 1:45pm
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
7pm - 8:30pm
Taste of Tibetan
Buddhism
1:30pm - 2:45pm
Art Retreat with
Andy Weber
Art Retreat with
Andy Weber
Continues
The Art of Living
and Dying Well
with
Lozang Lhagsam
Commences 9am
29
Art Retreat with
Andy Weber
Continues
The Art of Living
and Dying Well
with
Lozang Lhagsam
Concludes 12pm
6pm Tara Puja
30
Precepts 5am
Art Retreat with
Andy Weber
Art Retreat with
Andy Weber
Continues
Continues
Meditation Retreat
with TY
Meditation Retreat
with TY
Continues
Concludes 4:30pm
Commences 7pm
Meditation Retreat
with TY
Commences 7pm
6pm Medicine
Buddha Puja
OCTOBER 2012
MONDAY
1
MP Continues
Art Retreat with
Andy Weber
Continues
TUESDAY
2
Art Retreat with
Andy Weber
Continues
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10:30am - 12noon
3
Art Retreat with
Andy Weber
Continues
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
THURSDAY
4
Art Retreat with
Andy Weber
Concludes 4:30pm
10:30am - 12noon
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
In Maroochydore
Taste of Tibetan
Buddhism
General Teaching
with Lozang Jhampa
Guided Meditation
Essence of
Buddhism:
Nature of Mind
In Maroochydore
Meditation/Discussion
10am - 11:30am
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
WEDNESDAY
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6:30pm - 7:30pm
10am - 11:30am
6pm - 7pm
FRIDAY
5
MP Unit 2
Concludes
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
SATURDAY
6
Dharma Kit Bag
with
Miffi Maxmillion
9am - 4:30pm
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
9
10
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
10:30am - 12noon
In Maroochydore
Essence of
Buddhism:
Nature of Mind
6pm - 7:30pm
15
Precepts 4:45am
16
10am - 11:30am
Essence of
Buddhism:
Nature of Mind
6pm - 7:30pm
MP Unit 3
Commences
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10:30am - 12noon
In Maroochydore
Meditation/Discussion
23
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
17
10:30am - 12noon
Meditation/Discussion
6:30pm - 7:30pm
In Maroochydore
Meditation/Discussion
1:30pm - 2:45pm
7pm - 8:30pm
6pm Dzambhala Puja
24
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
MP Continues
Tibetan Medicine
with Dr Nyidon
10:30am - 12noon
6pm Medicine
Buddha Puja
1:15pm - 1:45pm
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
18
Guided Meditation
1:15pm - 1:45pm
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
25
Tibetan Medicine
with Dr Nyidon
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
Essence of
Buddhism:
Nature of Mind
In Maroochydore
Meditation/Discussion
10am - 11:30am
10am - 11:30am
6pm - 7pm
Guided Meditation
1:15pm - 1:45pm
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
7pm - 8:30pm
10am - 11:30am
31
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
10:30am - 12noon
Meditation/Discussion
6:30pm - 7:30pm
In Maroochydore
Yes You Can Meditate
10am - 11:30am
1:30pm - 2:45pm
14
Discovering
Buddhism:
How to Meditate
with Tenzin Tsepal
Discovering
Buddhism:
How to Meditate
with Tenzin Tsepal
Commences 9am
Concludes 3:30pm
19
20
21
Taste of Tibetan
Buddhism
Our True Potential
with
Geshe Jamyang
Our True Potential
with
Geshe Jamyang
1:30pm - 2:45pm
Commences 9am
In Maroochydore
Meditation/Discussion
6pm - 7pm
Concludes 3pm
1000 Arms
Members
Afternoon Tea
3pm - 4:30pm
6pm Guru Puja
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
Taste of Tibetan
Buddhism
13
7pm - 8:30pm
In Maroochydore
Yes You Can Meditate
30
12
7pm - 8:30pm
Commences 9:30am
Concludes
4:30pm
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
Guided Meditation
10:30am - 12noon
6pm Tara Puja
Precepts 4:30am
11
6pm - 7pm
6pm - 7:30pm
29
Afternoon Tea
with the Lamas
6pm - 7pm
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
In Maroochydore
Yes You Can Meditate
22
6pm Guru Puja
First Sundays
10:15am - 2:45pm
Taste of Tibetan
Buddhism
6pm - 7:30pm
8
7
1:30pm - 2:45pm
10am - 11:30am
1:15pm - 1:45pm
SUNDAY
26
27
Tibetan Medicine
with Dr Nyidon
continues
Tibetan Medicine
with Dr Nyidon
continues
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
The Mind App with
Lozang Tsultrim
10am - 11:30am
Taste of Tibetan
Buddhism
1:30pm - 2:45pm
Commences 9am
Art of
Enlightenment with
Ray Furminger
28
Tibetan Medicine
with Dr Nyidon
continues
The Mind App with
Lozang Tsultrim
Concludes 4:30pm
9am - 4:30pm
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 = New Moon
NOVEMBER 2012
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
1
MP Continues
FRIDAY
2
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
SATURDAY
3
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
Buddhism in a
Nutshell with
Lozang Drolma
9am - 4:30pm
Guided Meditation
1:15pm - 1:45pm
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
7pm - 8:30pm
5
MP Continues
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10:30am - 12noon
6Precepts 4:15am
Buddha Day:
Descent from
Tushita
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
7
8
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
10:30am - 12noon
Meditation/Discussion
6:30pm - 7:30pm
10am - 11:30am
12
MP Continues
In Maroochydore
Meditation/Discussion
13
14
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10:30am - 12noon
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
19
MP Continues
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
20
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
Meditation/Discussion
Guided Meditation
In Maroochydore
Yes You Can Meditate
10am - 11:30am
26
MP Continues
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10:30am - 12noon
21
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
10:30am - 12noon
6pm Tara Puja
10:30am - 12noon
27
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
15
10:30am - 12noon
6pm - 7pm
In Maroochydore
Meditation/Discussion
10am - 11:30am
1:15pm - 1:45pm
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
Precepts 4:15am
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
10:30am - 12noon
6pm Medicine
Buddha Puja
In Maroochydore
Meditation/Discussion
6pm - 7pm
10am - 11:30am
Khen Rinpoche
Geshe Tashi Tsering
6pm Dzambhala Puja
10
11
DB Retreat:
How to Meditate
with Tenzin Tsepal
DB Retreat:
How to Meditate
with Tenzin Tsepal
Commences 9am
Taste of Tibetan
Buddhism
Concludes 3:30pm
Langri Tangpa
Centre’s 30th
Birthday!
1:30pm - 2:45pm
16
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
Taste of Tibetan
Buddhism
17
Training the Mind
with
Geshe Jamyang
Commences 9am
22
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
Guided Meditation
1:15pm - 1:45pm
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
23
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
Taste of Tibetan
Buddhism
1:30pm - 2:45pm
6pm Guru Puja
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
Guided Meditation
1:15pm - 1:45pm
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
7pm - 8:30pm
Training the Mind
with
Geshe Jamyang
Concludes 4:30pm
5pm - 6pm
7pm - 8:30pm
29
18
Chenrezig Inc.
AGM
1:30pm - 2:45pm
7pm - 8:30pm
6pm - 7pm
28
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
Dharma Club
10:15am - 12pm
6pm Guru Puja
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
In Maroochydore
Meditation/Discussion
1:30pm - 2:45pm
7pm - 8:30pm
6pm - 7pm
6:30pm - 7:30pm
In Maroochydore
Yes You Can Meditate
Guided Meditation
General Teaching
with Geshe Jamyang
In Maroochydore
Yes You Can Meditate
Precepts 4:15am
10am - 11:30am
1:15pm - 1:45pm
6pm Shakyamuni
Buddha Puja
10am - 11:30am
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
4
10:30am - 3pm
Taste of Tibetan
Buddhism
9
SUNDAY
30
MP Unit 3
Concludes
MP Teaching with
Geshe Jamyang
10am - 11:30am
Taste of Tibetan
Buddhism
1:30pm - 2:45pm
24
Stop Struggling,
Start Flourishing
with NeLi Martin
and Rachel Collis
Commences 9am
25
Stop Struggling,
Start Flourishing
with NeLi Martin
and Rachel Collis
Concludes 4:30pm
Art of
Enlightenment with
Ray Furminger
9am - 4:30pm
 = Full Moon
 = New Moon
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