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LTC Curriculum
The recommendations in small type at the bottom of each description are a guide only - you are welcome to come to any class that interests you. Please feel free to 'try before you buy' as it were, before formally joining up. We suggest you come to a few different classes until you find the one that suits you best. For most classes we have a suggested donation of $5 per class. This helps to keep the lights on and the centre running.
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Friday Night Ancient wisdom for modern life. Each fortnight, Geshe Tashi Tsering teaches on how to develop compassion and loving kindness, and make each day beneficial and meaningful. More... Ideal for beginners and experienced students alike. |
Homestudy Short and medium length introduction courses consisting of soundfiles and transcripts edited into a complete study package. Originally taught by Geshe Tashi Tsering in Brisbane. More... |
Weekend Geshe Lobsang Jamyang teaches gives teachings on Buddhist practice for everyday life situations. Come for both days or just one. How to lead a happy and complete life and have a peaceful death without fear. |
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Beginner's Courses |
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Foundation 9-week introduction to the key aspects of Tibetan Buddhism, with a hands-on element at the end of each session. Class topics are designed to stand-alone in case you miss one. More... A key introduction for beginners, and recommended preparation for the Discovering Buddhism course.
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Overcoming
8-week course on recognising and overcoming disturbing emotions like anger and desirous attachment; how to minimise negative influences, and strategies to break bad habit patterns. More... Relevant to Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. |
Buddhism 5-week introduction to Buddhism, covering the Buddha's life story, the Four Noble Truths (the way to end suffering), the Three Principal Aspects of the Path (foundation of Mahayana Buddhism), and a global overview of Buddhism, especially in the west. More... Recommended preparation for the Discovering Buddhism course. |
Three Principal Aspects of the Path A 4-week beginner's overview of the Mahayana path. Renunciation is the wish to definitely emerge from this cycle of suffering. Bodhicitta is the wish to become enlightened so as to free all beings from their sufferings. The Correct View clearly sees ultimate and conventional reality, and is the way to cut our bondage to cyclic existence at the root. More... Ideal for begginers and good preparation for the Discovering Buddhism course. |
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Guided Using Buddhist imagery and psychological techniques to bring peace and harmony to our mind and the environment. Simple breathing meditations and guided practice in cleansing and healing meditations. More... Relevent for both beginners and experienced students wishing to deepen and strengthen their Buddhist practice. |
Lam Rim Guided meditations on specific
topics, including developiog loving kindess, overcomng anger, transforming
negative situations, and remembering our unique human opportunity.
Senior western students lead these meditations, sharing their personal
experience and insight. For beginners and long-term Buddhists alike. Recommended in conjunction with the DB and Lamrim Chenmo classes. |
Sitting
with the Guided meditation on becoming
familiar with the qualities of a buddha, and developing these enlightened
aspects within ourselves. Also a preliminary relaxation anfd breathing
meditation, and plenty of time for discussion and questions. Ideal for beginners, and suitable for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. |
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Discovering
This is the core teaching program of the centre, an internationally run course consisting 14 units taught over 3 years. Each topic goes in-depth into key elements of Buddhist practice and philosophy. More... For the committed beginner, but open to all, especially if you want to try it out first before joining formally. |
Lam Rim Chen Mo A 3-year class based on the Graduated Path to Enlightenment, a step-by-step instruction manual on the path to buddhahood. We use the sound files of Geshe Tashi Tsering's teachings the BSP at Chenrezig Institute. More... Recommended for those who have already completed the Discovering Buddhism course. |
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| Dharma Everything you ever wanted to know about Buddhist ritual but were afraid to ask! How to set up an altar, offer water bowls, how to make prostrations, etiquette with monks and nuns, and learning and practicing the long mandala - the rice offering of a perfect world. More... |
Discovering Buddhism Retreats An intense practice and review day. We outline the major points of the topic, do guided meditations on them, and spend time on discussion and questions. There is also a showing of the specially made 1/2 hour DVD on the topic. More... A required integration activities for the Discovering Buddhism course, but open to anyone with an interest in the topic. |
Mindfulness Guided retreat including short, mindful recitations from the Buddhist tradition, silent sitting alternated with walking meditations. Key instructions at each session, ending with question and answer. More... Ideal for beginners, and suitable for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. |
1-Day Meditation Retreats These meditations connect us with our own 'buddha nature', our pristine blissful mind, and removing obscurations and negativities that cloud our experience. Each retreat is on a different meditation - Medicine Buddha, Chenrezig Compassion Buddha, Tara. More... Open to all, beginners and those already familiar with the meditations. |
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Complementary Health
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| The complementary health program is led by LTC students who wish to share their own area of expertise as a supplement to the core LTC program. They are not specifically Buddhist activities, but strengthen and support our core program. Please email us questions or expressions of interest in a particular area. | |||
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Yoga Classes For balance, inner calm and physical well-being, yoga is non-competative and works to harmonise body and mind. Find relief from pain, anxiety and tension using postures for relaxation, strength and postural alignment. More... |
Ayurvedic Spring is almost upon us—time to banish the flu and rebuild
our strength. Many of us plan a detox—but are we approaching
it correctly? Discover the who, what, when, where and how of detoxing
from an Ayurvedic Medicine perspective (traditional Indian medicine).
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Reiki Inner Maintain a balanced and peaceful life through understanding and working with the subtle energies within. Methods of relaxation, meditation and self-healing to promote holistic balance and healing of self and others. More... |
Vegetarian Learn to cook delcious yet simple gourmet vegetarian food with a professional chef. Watch and participate in the preparation of 3 courses, sharing the meal as we go. Recipe notes are provided. More... |
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Pujas (Offering Ceremonies) Held on special Buddhist days, we usually chant them in English. Combining body, speech and mind is a powerful way to deepen our practice. Pujas are a powerful way to generate merit and remove obstacles. Make special dedications for health, family, business etc. More... Open to all, visitors welcome. |
Sutra Reciting sutras, the words of the Buddha, is a powerful way of making mountains of merit, or good fortune, and directly contributing to peace and harmony within the Brisbane area. We dedicate not just for the success of a bigger, better LTC, but to all meritorious projects throughout the world. More... Open to all, visitors welcome. |
Special Dalai Lama birthday prayers, Buddha's Birthday celebrations, Christmas Eve closing party, Lama Tsong Khapa Day. More... All welcome, great family events. |
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Brisbane Not a sight-seeing tour but a religious journey - and a wonderful occasion to get to know your fellow students. Just seeing holy objects can awaken positive qualities in the mind. At each of the 7 temples we visit, we recite the Heart Sutra, a prayer common to all Buddhist traditions. More... |
Rebirth - Tibetan Like a Buddhist snakes and ladders, our future rests on the throw of a dice. With a lineage dating back 100's of years, this game contains all the stages of the Buddhist path. It is an unforgettable way to integrate the lam rim teachings and appreciate our fortunate human life. Light supper included. More.. All welcome, beginner's and advanced students alike! |
Meet the Join us on International Sangha Day for an informal evening and dinner with the LTC sangha. Short talks on "a day in the life of a nun", an opportunity to ask questions, including how to prepare for ordination. Also, a screening of the 10 minute DVD on the FPMT. More... |
Refuge This is a short ceremony in an unbroken lineage from the time of the Buddha where one officially becomes a Buddhist. One’s primary refuge becomes the Buddha, his teachings and the spiritual community. It is also an opportunity to take lay vows and a Refuge name. You receive a booklet with the commitments. More... |
Courses held occasionally |
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| Meditation 101 A short course explaining the different types of meditation, antidotes to sleepiness and distraction, how to sit comfortably, and how to develop your own personal practice. More... Ideal for beginners, and suitable for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. |
How to Enjoy Using reference books, oral teachings and the internet, learn how to overcome the difficulties and stress of study. Introduction to mind mapping and memory techniques. Includes an outline of the major traditions to help you to put the books we read into context. More...
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A Taste of An introductory course outlining the spiritual path as presented within Tibetan Buddhism. A preview of the main points from each of the 14 topics in the Discovering Buddhism program. Each class has a talk, a 20 min DVD on the topic, guided meditation and discussion. More... Ideal Preparation for the Discovering Buddhism course. |
Four Noble A 4-week course on the first teaching of the Buddha - the way to identify and eliminate suffering completely. We are not alone in our dissatisfaction, difficulty is inherent to the human situation. By practicing these methods we can begin to see results, even in this life. |
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