FPMTA is pleased to announce the first Australian tour of Geshe Thubten Sherab from August to October 2012. There will be many wonderful topics covered, in various locations around Australia, including: The 12 Links of Dependant Arising; The 37 Practices; The Six Perfections and meditation on the Lam Rim.

Geshe Thubten Sherab was born in 1967 in a small village in the province of Manang, the western part of Nepal, to a Kagyu-Nyingma family. He entered Kopan Monastery at the age of nine and completed his Geshe studies at Sera Je monastery in South India, followed by a year at Gyumed Tantric College. He then completed retreat and teaching assignments both in the U.S. and Asia. He served as Head Master of Kopan Monastery's school for four years, overseeing debate training and tantric training activities. Geshe Sherab understands and connects very well with Western students, presenting the Dharma in English in an accessible, warm and open manner.

“A precious collection of sacred relics of the Buddha and other Buddhist masters is currently touring the world. This is a rare opportunity to view these relics, which were found among the cremation ashes of Buddhist masters, resembling beautiful pearl-like crystals. Visitors often report experiences of inspiration and healing, some are inspired to pray for world peace and develop their inner wisdom.  The powerful effects of the relics open their hearts to compassion and loving-kindness.

Pam Cayton from Creating Compassionate Cultures (CCC) and founder of Tara Redwood School, California will visit FPMTA centres from September to November 2011.  Since 1989, Pam and staff at CCC and Tara Redwood School have created, implemented and researched strategies for awakening compassion, wisdom and social responsibility in the minds and hearts of children.

Venerable Choden Rinpoche will give teachings and initiations in March 2011 at the FPMT centres in Perth, Brisbane and Sydney. An eminent lama and scholar, who is recognised as a skilful teacher in the Mahayana tradition.

April 2 - 30
Retreat at Atisha Centre, the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion and Thubten Shedrup Ling Monastery, Bendigo, Australia

Heruka, Yamantaka, Guhyasamaja and Rinjung Gyatsa initiations and teaching on Bodhicaryavatara

May 2 - 5
Buddha House, Adelaide, Australia

3            Enlightened courage - the Buddhist Path of Wise Compassion
4 - 5      Great Chenrezig Initiation

May 15
De Tong Ling, Kangaroo Island, Australia

Stupa consecration

May 20 - 24
Vajrayana Institute, Sydney, Australia

20          Public Teaching
21          Vajrasattva initiation
22 - 23  Teaching on the Benefits and Practice of Purification
24         White Mahakala initiation

Please contact each individual centre for booklings and further information, via the links above.

About Dagri Rinpoche

Dagri Rinpoche was born in Tibet in 1958 and grew up during the Cultural Revolution of 1966-1975. In 1982 he escaped from Tibet. During his studies of Buddhist philosophy at Sera Monastery, he received support from Lama Yeshe and later Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Dagri Rinpoche has received the highest Geshe Lharampa degree.

RARE BUDDHIST RELICS on PUBLIC DISPLAY

We are delighted to announce the very first visit of the Maitreya Heart Shrine Relic Tour to Australia & New Zealand in May & June 2010. This is a rare opportunity to view these relics, which were found among the cremation ashes of Buddhist masters. They resemble beautiful pearl-like crystals. Buddhists believe the relics embody the master’s spiritual qualities of compassion and wisdom and have been deliberately produced by the master so that all may share in their blessing. Everyone is welcome and there is Free Entrance to all Maitreya Project Heart Shrine Relic Tour events. Please click here for further information.

The 16 Guidelines are more than simply words: they are an inspiration for taking action in all kinds of ways to benefit oneself and others.

The Four Wisdom themes of the 16 Guidelines are:

How we think

Humility ~ Patience ~ Contentment ~ Delight

How we act

Kindness ~ Honesty ~ Generosity ~ Right Speech

How we relate to others

Respect ~ Forgiveness ~ Gratitude ~ Loyalty

How we find meaning in life

Aspiration ~ Principles ~ Service ~ Courage