Due to demand, we are holding a 3-week Learn to Meditate course from Tuesday 10 – 24 th September inclusive. Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm. Venue: Amitabha Foundation, 79 Edgeworth David Ave., Waitara. Cost: $10 donation per class (optional). Information: Jane Crancher Tel. 9487 7404 after 11am any day
Everyone is welcome to come and try our courses and meditation sessions. A donation of $10 per class is suggested, less if you are unemployed or are experiencing financial hardship. We are committed to making our activities available to everyone, so this donation is voluntary. However, your generosity is what enables us to continue our [...]
How to Meditate. Wednesday nights! This self-contained 3-week unit is for anyone who would like to learn how to meditate. It is designed to be suitable for those of any religious faith or none. This is also where anyone interested in following our programme of the practice and study of Tibetan Buddhism should start. Buddhism [...]
Wednesday 7.00pm – 8.30pm • See latest Term Program for dates While continuing to establish a firm foundation of meditation practice, students can explore the Buddhist path of wisdom and compassion further in this course. It is based on Gampopa’s “Jewel Ornament of Liberation”, one of the two major guides to the spiritual path taught [...]
Sunday 9.30 – 10.30 am – all year Everyone welcome to a peaceful hour of silence to do your own meditation practice. Not a course – but basic guidance is available if needed.
Sunday Morning 11:00am start These group practice sessions are for those who have received teachings on the practice from His Eminence Ayang Rinpoche. Full Phowa practice takes 2 hours; other practices may be shorter depending on the preferences of those who attend.
Friday 7.30 – 9.00pm • See latest Term Program for dates The Third Turning of the Wheel of the Dharma: the Vajrayana, as demonstrated and taught in these lives of great realised 12th Century Indian Masters, male and female, from all walks of life. (This study group is most suitable for students who have already [...]
Dear friends, We are delighted to announce the release of our new outreach program to bring the benefits of meditation to workplaces, community organisations, hospitals, schools etc. Have a look at our new website http://corporatemeditationsydney.org.au/ If you have benefited from the courses we offer, please help us spread these beyond our “home” at Amitabha Foundation so that [...]
Just received some photos from Truelha from Nepal. Rinpoche and monks and staff of AF Nepal distributing free army tents to the far flung villages who have been affected by the earthquake. The displaced villagers are from Situpalchowk who are now temporarily staying in Boudha, Kapan and Gorkhana areas. Please click this link for Photos
Dear Friends, There was a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Nepal today, which was centered about 50 miles northeast of Kathmandu. In addition to the massive destruction and loss of life in the city of Kathmandu, the earthquake caused damage to the Amitabha Retreat Center (Opak Kyilkhor Chöling). True Lhamo wrote this morning: The monks were [...]
A volunteer medical professional is needed as soon as possible at Ayang Rinpoche’s monastery in South India. The monastery prefers an experienced, retired male; but will consider an experienced retired/of retirement age female without family obligations. The minimum commitment is one year. A Protected Area Permit (PAP) is required, and the monastery will help with that. There is [...]