Held at Mt Helena Theosophical Society  Friday 8 June – Monday 18 June 2012

The Nyung Nay is a powerful retreat to purify negative karma. It involves taking the
8 Mahayana precepts, 1 day of fasting, prostrations, and recitation of the mantra of
the Buddha of Compassion, Chenrezig. (Pre- requisite: to have taken refuge, and
have taken the full empowerment of 1,000 Arm Chenrezig or a highest yoga tantra full
empowerment.)

Our teacher Venerable Thubten Dondrub is one of the most respected and popular of the
senior teachers within the FPMT. He is regularly invited to teach overseas and has taught
seven Kopan courses in Nepal. He also leads an annual retreat on Kangaroo Island.

at Chenrezig Institute, QLD Australia led by Ailsa Cameron

Sat May 19, 7pm – Sun 3 June 7am


Nyung Nä is an extremely powerful practice for developing compassion based on the practices of Chenrezig, the embodiment of compassion. Bring to light positive states of mind and discover for yourself the nature of serious retreat during this annual Nyung Nä Retreat (literally “abiding in less”).
Benefit from abiding daily in the eight Mahayana precepts, meditating on the mind of enlightenment, reciting prayers and mantras, making offerings, and performing prostrations. Increase your well-being on the second day by adding two additional vows; keeping silence and fasting (no eating or drinking).

You are welcome to participate in any single (2-day) retreat or complete all eight.
No specific empowerments are needed. Doing just one Nyung Nä is extremely powerful for healing illnesses, purifying negative karma, and opening the heart to compassion.

at Chenrezig Institute, QLD Australia led by Lozang Jhampa

OM MANI PADME HUM is the mantra of Chenrezig, the Buddha of compassion.
Easy to recite, easy to remember, yet its meaning is extremely profound and the benefits of reciting it are immeasurable.

Join us for the full 5 days of the retreat, or come for a day, or even a single session. Everyone welcome!
You don’t need any previous retreat experience to participate in this life-changing opportunity.

Recitation and meditation on this mantra purifies our negative karma, develops our compassionate heart. Ultimately, it creates the causes for us to actualise the entire path to enlightenment.
Retreat sessions are dedicated to the long life of the Dalai Lama, the liberation of the Tibetan people, the end of wars, and to the peace, happiness and freedom of all sentient beings.

Dwelling deep within our own hearts, and within the hearts of all beings without exception, is an inexhaustible source of love and wisdom.- Lama Yeshe

Sponsorships are available (covering accommodation and facility fees) for anyone attending the full retreat. Call or email Reception for more details.

More information on this can be found here

with Antonio Satta

From the Chenrezig Institute

Fri 13 April 7pm – Sun 15 April 5pm

There are two different paths or approaches to generating the correct view; generating the view for the sake of meditation is where one first generates the view (conceptually) and then meditates, meditation for the sake of generating the view is where one seeks to generate the view through meditation. In Insight Meditation one adopts the latter approach.

In order to generate the view that is based on meditation one first trains in the practice of shamata and then in the practice of vipassana. With Shamatha we calm our confusion; with vipassana we understand why we are confused.
New or experienced students may come along to the first or second retreat weekends. The mahamudra (final) weekend in July requires one to have done a one, or both, of the previous two day weekends with Venerable Antonio. Come for one or all three.

at Chenrezig Institute, QLD Australia with Geshe Lobsang Jamyang and Tenzin Tsepal

Friday 6th April 9am – Monday 9th April 4:30pm, 2012

The Heart Sutra is one of the most famous and revered texts in all of the Buddhist
scriptures. In the style of a brief conversation between two of Buddha’s most
notable disciples, Avalokiteshvara and Shariputra, the truth of emptiness is gently
revealed.

The retreat will begin with an introduction from the resident Western Teacher; Tenzin Tsepal
followed with teachings from Geshe Jamyang at Chenrezig Institute; a centre for Tibetan
Buddhist study, meditation, retreat, and practice nestled in the foothills of the Sunshine Coast
Hinterland in Queensland, Australia

More information on this can be found here

~ quiet spacious by the waterfront ~

April –May

THUBTEN YESHE
Exploring the Path to Freedom - the Lam rim APRIL 5-9

VEN ROBINA COURTIN

Becoming the Compassion Buddha - Awakening the heart MAY 5-8

Hosted by Chagtong Chentong Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre

Registration and Information www.chagtong.org

9 day retreat led by Thubten Gyatso in the style of the famous Lam Rim (Graduated Path
to Enlightenment) meditation courses that first began at Kopan Monastery in the 70s.

Start:Saturday, 21 April 2012 07:30 PM
End: Sunday, 29 April 2012 07:30 AM
Duration: 9 Days
Location:Atisha Centre Gompa
Phone:54463336
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Cost: $695.00 includes all meals, basic shared accommodation*,facility                    
fees and administrative expenses. Click here to make an  accommodation enquiry.
Atisha Centre members are eligible for a 10% Discount.

The retreat will be in the style of the famous Lam Rim (Graduated Path to Enlightenment)
meditation courses that first began at Kopan Monastery, Kathmandu in the early seventies. The
whole day will be divided into guided meditation sessions, discussion groups, and explanations of
the Buddhist world-view, including psychology, rebirth, karma, and how to cultivate wisdom and
compassion, the two goals of the path to enlightenment.

JANUARY 19 – 25TH

Chandrakirti Meditation Centre
Upper Moutere, Nelson, New Zealand

A  program designed for children of Tibetan ethnicity allowing them to rediscover their culture and language.

A fun, interactive and supportive environment exploring language, history, stories, games, dharma and much more.

Resident teacher Lharampa Geshe Jampa Tharchin will be teaching most of the classes to the children with support from the staff at Chandrakirti Centre.

A 4 day meditation and teaching retreat with Lharampa Geshe Jampa Tharchin

January 27th – 30th 2012

Chandrakirti Meditation Centre, Upper Moutere, Nelson

The Heart Sutra contains the pith instructions for attaining all the realizations required to achieve the goal of liberation from suffering and eternal happiness. The Heart Sutra is a Perfection of Wisdom text of Mahayana Buddhism and is over 2000 years old.

Lharampa Geshe Jampa Tharchin has completed the Sera Je Lharampa Geshe degree in South India, and has a degree from Gyume Tantric College.

Geshe Tharchin taught at the Kopan Nunnery in Nepal and is now the resident teacher at Chandrakirti Meditation Centre.

A 10 Day meditation retreat on Calm Abiding and Special Wisdom Insight
with Lharampa Geshe Jampa Tharchin

January 6 – 15th 2012

A fantastic retreat for everyone with a sincere interest in meditation whether a beginner or experienced. An opportunity to deepen your knowledge and practise of meditation.

Chandrakirti Meditation Centre
289 Sunrise Valley Road
Upper Moutere Nelson
New Zealand 7173
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Annual Chenrezig
Retreat

With Ven Tony

December 27th - January 1st

Organised by atishacentre.org.au

Join in this wonderful opportunity to generate peace

and compassion as we meditate and aspire to embody the

beautiful qualities of Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion.

Practices will include mantra recitation, meditation on

Chenrezig, prostrations and contemplation of the Eight

verses for Training the Mind.

Commencing Monday Dec 27th at 7.30pm and concludes

Sunday Jan 1st at 1.00pm; Includes New Year Eve Light

Offering. Course fee is $250 and includes lunches, snacks

and refreshments. Shared accommodation is available from

$35 per night or camping sites at $15 per night. Inquiries

and bookings call Atisha Centre on 03 5446 3336 or email

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Strictly Meditating Retreat

With Venerable Thubten Gyatso

November 19th to 27th

Organised by atishacentre.org.au

The extended retreat conditions are designed to support this intensive meditation practice and so students must be able to commit to the full residential retreat of 9 days. Silence will be observed for most of the time and meals will be adjusted accordingly to support meditation. There will be opportunities to engage in karma yoga activities as well. The retreat will run from Saturday evening 19th November and conclude with breakfast on Sunday 27th November. Specific retreat information will be sent to participants after their booking is made.

Cost: $650 inc. 8 nights accommodation, meals, course materials, offerings etc Self-serve continental style breakfasts, vegetarian lunches (the main meal) and a light supper as well as refreshments ie. Tea, cold drinks. Note that after the first 2 or 3 days, there will be just 2 meals per day.

Accommodation can be booked by phoning the office. A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking with the total payable by November 16th. Cancellations prior to the event will incur an administration fee. Refunds may not be possible for withdrawal during the event. For information contact Atisha Centre on 03 54463336 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Bookings close Wed’ 16th Nov 2011

Kopan Down Under - Annual Lam-rim Retreat
at Chenrezig Institute, QLD Australia.

Monday 2nd – Sunday 15th January 2012

Start the New Year with a new mind!
Join us for this annual lam-rim retreat to receive:
·         a structured overview of the teachings from the Buddha as arranged in the lam-rim (the graduated path to enlightenment)
·         precise teachings on topics like karma, rebirth, and emptiness
·         instruction on how to meditate
·         and the inspiration to carry on with a daily practice after the retreat to transform your life.

The retreat is structured to combine teaching, discussion, meditation, and karma yoga. Students receive the fundamentals on how to make every day more meaningful through understanding the nature of mind. Appropriate for new or experienced students, many people over the years have their first experience with Buddhism through this annual course!

Facility fee: $390, 10% discount for FPMT members & concession card holders. The Institute is offering 15% off all meals and accommodation for those attending the full retreat. Additional information available at Reception or online at www.chenrezig.com.au

Geshe Lobsang Jamyang was born in Tibet in 1966 and took ordination at the age of 16. Following 22 years of study at Kardze Monastery in Tibet and then Sera-Je monastery in South India, he attained the highest degree in Buddhist philosophy.

Vajrasattva Retreat – New Year Purification!
at Chenrezig Institute, QLD Australia.

Monday 26th – Saturday 31st December 2011

During this retreat we have the opportunity to purify our negative karma by engaging in the practices of Vajrasattva, the Buddha of Purification.
The objective in purifying negativities is ultimately to suffer less and therefore to become happier and happier, our good qualities increase, and mental and physical suffering diminishes.

Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains: The Vajrasattva purification practice, which is more powerful than negative karma, can prevent you from experiencing the problems that negative karma would otherwise bring you. If you don't want relationship problems, business failure, illnesses such as cancer or aids, notoriety, or the criticism of others, the practice of Vajrasattva is extremely important.

This retreat is suitable for beginners and long-time practitioners alike, and for observers of any faith. There are no special prerequisites to attend this retreat, though a basic understanding of karma is helpful. The retreat will be confronting but the setting gentle; learn to make the practice effective and use it as the quickest, most effective way to transform your mind.

Facility fee: $150, 10% discount for FPMT members & concession card holders. The Institute is offering 15% off all meals and accommodation for those attending the full retreat. Additional information available at Reception or online at www.chenrezig.com.au

Life, Death and After Death: A Lam-rim Retreat

at Chenrezig Institute, QLD Australia.

Friday 25th November 7pm – Sunday 27th November 4:30pm

More information on this can be found here

Studying these teachings is a bit like doing construction work upon our mind. This... is not always easy, but some of its aspects make it less difficult... we don’t need money, labourers, technicians or technology. Everything we require is already there, within our mind. Therefore, with the right kind of effort and awareness, mental development can be easy. His Holiness the Dalai Lama

A weekend of focused meditation, supported by teachings and discussion. This is an excellent way to learn how to meditate on the stages of the path, and to find balance in one’s own daily study, reflection and meditation.

The teachings of the Buddha, and our own personal experience, are all contained in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Tibetan: lam-rim). In this series of short retreats we will explore this amazing experiential process in depth, slowly working through the sequence of meditations in the lam-rim.

All are welcome; however, some previous knowledge of The Stages of the Path will enhance participants’ experience.

For bookings, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 
Friday 25th November 7pm – Sunday 27th 4:30pm. Facility fee $99 10% discount for FPMT members and concession card holders.
Accommodation and meals available separately; Bookings essential.

Since 1974 Thubten Yeshe has been a student of Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, as well as many other teachers such as His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche, Ribur Rinpoche, and Khensur Kangyurwa Lobsang Thubten Rinpoche.Currently she teaches and leads retreats both in Australia, where she lived since 1985, and overseas.

Insight Meditation 10 DAY VIPASSANA RETREAT with a drop of MAHAMUDRA

with Ven. Antonio Satta

October 26 – November 4 2011

Hosted by Chagtong Chentong Centre

Sun 16th Oct - Fri 11th Nov      
Please note this retreat is for Yamantaka initiates only

Led by Tenzin Tsepal at Chenrezig Institute. An opportunity to do an intensive retreat like this might only happen to us once in our lifetime. Therefore, there are valid reasons to set aside 27 days to undertake this strict Yamantaka retreat.

Doing the 27 days of the upcoming Yamantaka commitment retreat will qualify us to embark on the practice of Self-Initiation, a sacred & precious method that results in great purification, amasses extensive merits, repairs damaged vows and enables the practitioner to actualize enlightenment within one lifetime.

Retreat  July 28 to 4 Aug Led by Venerable Ailsa Cameron

Nyung Nä is an extremely powerful practice developing compassion based on practices of Chenrezig, the embodiment of compassion. Abiding daily in the eight Mahayana precepts, partaking in meditation on the mind of enlightenment, reciting prayers and mantras, making offerings, performing prostrations, then the second day adding two additional vows; keeping silence and fasting (no eating or drinking).

Monday July 18 - Wednesday July 27 at Chenrezig Institute

Join us for the full 10 days of the retreat, or come for a week, a day, or even a single session. You don’t need any previous retreat experience to participate in this life-changing opportunity. Attend full, half, or casually.

Atisha Centre, Thubten Shedrup Ling and The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Bendigo Australia, are pleased to annouce that Lama Zopa Rinpoche will teach  on Shantideva's Bodhicaryavatara - The Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life and bestow the rare Rinjung Gyatso initiations.

You can attend the whole month or attend for two weeks for the teachings or two weeks for the initiations.

For bookings and retreat information please visit

www.lamazopaaustralia.org.au

During the Lam Rim retreat you will receive:

* an introductory overview of the teachings of the Buddha as arranged in the lam-rim (the graduated path to enlightenment)

* precise teachings on topics like karma, rebirth, and emptiness

* instruction on how to meditate

The objective in purifying negativities is ultimately to suffer less and therefore to become happier and happier, our good qualities increase, and mental and physical suffering diminishes.

Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains:

The Vajrasattva Purification Practice, which is more powerful than negative karma, can prevent you from experiencing the problems that negative karma would otherwsie bring you. If you don't want relationship problems, business failure, illnesses such as cancer or aids, notoriety, or the critcism of others, the practice of Vajrasattva is extremely important.

The retreat will be confronting but the setting will be gentle; learn to make the practice effective and use it as the quickest, most effective way to transform your mind.

2nd to 30th April 2011.

Atisha Centre, Thubten Shedrup Ling and The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Bendigo Australia, are pleased to annouce that Lama Zopa Rinpoche will teach  on Shantideva's Bodhicaryavatara - The Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life and bestow the rare Rinjung Gyatso initiations.

You can attend the whole month or attend for two weeks for the teachings or two weeks for the initiations.

For bookings and retreat information please visit

www.lamazopaaustralia.org.au