The Nature of Mind with Robina Courtin at Chenrezig Institute, QLD

Saturday 5th November 9am – Sunday 6th 4:30pm

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What we're dealing with in practicing a spiritual path is the mind, so it is important to have an understanding of what this is. This teaching looks at how our mind shapes our experiences and the ways you can use the Buddhist teachings to work with your mind.

Venerable Robina's teachings are often challenging, hard-hitting, serious, funny, visceral, inspiring, and empowering. She specialises in applying the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism to contemporary urban life.

Robina has been a Buddhist nun for 33 years and is renowned throughout the world for her unique way of teaching. Born in Australia, an award-winning film, Chasing Buddha, documents her life and includes her work the Liberation Prison Project. She is one of the subjects of an ABC Television Australian Story, Vicki Mackenzie's Why Buddhism? and a film by Christine Lundberg, On the Road Home.

Facility Fee $120
10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders. Accommodation and meals available separately Bookings essential!

Everyday Kindness: Life’s Unfinished Business with Renate Ogilvie at Chenrezig Institute, QLD Australia

Saturday 22nd October 9am – Sunday 23rd 4:30pm

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“My religion is simple, my religion is kindness” – His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
The unfinished business that we carry with us is a source of stress and often the root of regret and anger. Dealing with it takes courage and humility, but asking for, or granting forgiveness, expressing our love, gratitude, and appreciation to those who have inspired us, are essential to our happiness.

Learn how to develop a habit of kindness and let go of the past.

Renate is a registered psychotherapist in private practice. She is a special advisor to the Bhutan Nuns Foundation and is a student of Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Renate has a unique talent for helping us relate the teachings to our everyday lives, and encourages questions and discussion, as well as doubt and disagreement.

Facility fee $99
10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders. Accommodation and meals available separately. Bookings essential

ART RETREAT: Medicine Buddha and the Four Healing Dakinis with Andy Weber at Chenrezig Institute, QLD Australia

Saturday 1st October 9am – 5th Wednesday October 5pm

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Chenrezig Institute is delighted to welcome back world-renowned Buddhist artist Andy Weber to lead the annual art retreat. This intensive five-day retreat focuses on drawing and painting the Medicine Buddha (Great King with the radiance of a lapis jewel) and the four healing dakinis.

Learn about the symbolism contained in every detail and how Tibetan Buddhist art can be used as a tool to compliment your practice.
Absolutely no artistic experience is needed. This course is suitable for beginners and advanced students and is dedicated to the quick recovery and long life of Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

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Full retreat - Saturday 1st October 9am – Wednesday 5th 5pm.
Facility fee $250, or attend the weekend only Saturday 1st Oct – Sunday 2nd $120 10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders. Accommodation and meals available separately (discounted 10% for those attending the full retreat). Bookings Essential!!

Andy studied for years under master Tibetan thangka painters in Nepal and India. He leads courses around the world, sharing his knowledge of authentic techniques in order to deepen students’ dharma understanding and practice.

Saturday 23rd July - 9.30 am – 4.30 pm

An interfaith workshop exploring the similarities and differences between the teachings of Jesus and the Buddha. For Christians with an interest in Buddhism, and Buddhists with a background in Christianity. How to utilise practices from both religions to further develop your love and compassion, and bring ultimate meaning to your life. Navigate your way through the differences in philosophical approach, without getting stuck in conflict or contradiction.

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Easter Course: Seven Point Mind Training

Chenrezig Institute, Qld 2011

With Geshe Lobsang Jamyang & Tenzin Tsepal 

 The key objective of this training is to help us transition from the constrictions of self-centeredness to the warm kinship with others which occurs through the cultivation of cherishing others even more than we cherish ourselves. This mind training technique is especially well-suited for an active life; it does not require that we withdraw into seclusion.