Beginner's Course
Meditation 101
A special 6-week course for beginners, relevant to both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. Advice on the purpose and benefits of meditation, correct and comfortable posture, using different types of meditation (placement and analytical) skills in daily life, and how to overcome obstacles like drowsiness and distraction.

About this Course
This course is ideal for first time students, both Buddhists and non-Buddhists. The meditations can be used in all traditions, and there is no expectation that you become a Buddhist. The classes include a short guided meditation, a talk, selected readings and time for questions.

Special Guest Teacher, western nun Ven. Lhagsam

Thursday Evenings
(November 20th - December 15th)
6.30 pm - 8.00 pm (arrive from 6.00 pm)
$10 suggested donation (so we can also make an offering to Ven. Lhagsam)

DAY Friday Mornings
(November 21st - December 16th)
10.30 am - 12.00 pm (arrive from 10.00 am)
$10 suggested donation (so we can make an offering to Ven. Lhagsam)

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On-going intermediate class
Lam Rim Meditations
Guided meditations on fundamental Buddhist topics like developing loving kindness, overcoming anger, transforming negative situations, and remembering our unique human opportunity. Some of the meditations use specific Buddhist imagery, others use psychological techniques to investigate and change our negative habit patterns and assumptions, and yet others are transformative, allowing us to re-acquaint ourselves with our natural inner goodness and intelligence.

About the Class
These are in-depth meditations on various topics along the Buddhist path to enlightenment. Some nights are more challenging or complicated, other nights are blissfully and inspiringly simple. For this reason it is recomended for intermediate students or for the committed beginner. It is an opportunity to deepen your practice and become familiar with these crucial meditations. A different senior western student leads the meditation each week, sharing their personal experience.

Led by senior western students

Monday Evenings
7.00 pm - 8.15 pm (arrive any time after 6 pm)
$5 suggested donation per evening

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On-going Classes - all levels
Guided Buddhist Meditation
This is an introduction to Buddhist meditation focussing on various manifestations of the Buddha. You don't need to be a Buddhist to come - it is open to all. These meditations focus on different enlightened qualities as expressed by various deities like: Chenrezig, the buddha of compassion, Tara the buddha of enlightened action, Vajrasattva the buddha of purifiaction, and Medicine Buddha, the great physician. The class includes:

• breathing and relaxation meditation to begin
• an overview of the practice, elaborating on different aspects
• time for questions and discussion
• guided meditation practice sadhana, concentrating on a new aspect each week.
• visualisation meditations on Medicine Buddha, Chenrezig, Green Tara, and Vajrasattva

About this Class
This class is suitable for all levels of student interested learning and deepening their practice. It is relaxed class, taking an in-depth approach to become familiar with various aspects of the practice, ask questions, clarify, and put it all in context. You can join at any time.

Led by senior western students
Miffi Maxmillion, Julie Costello, Karen Wallwork and Pearly Black

Thursday Evenings (last class on 30th October)
6.30 pm - 8.00 pm (arrive any time after 6 pm)
$5 suggested donation per evening