We provide a friendly and supportive environment for learning and putting into practice the teachings of the Buddha. We offer classes in meditation, dealing with destructive emotions, an introduction to Buddhism, and regular teachings with the Tibetan Lamas. We encourage questioning, and hope the courses are immediately useful in your everyday life, whether you are Buddhist or not.
Our principal teachers are HH the Dalai Lama, Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Our regular teacher is Geshe Lobsang Jamyang.
Although we are primarily a beginner's centre, we have an extensive beginners and intermediate curriculum that runs most evenings and some mornings. The classes are small enough for in-depth discussions - a defining characteristic of the centre. The 3-year Discovering Buddhism course has proved very popular, becoming a warm and dedicated group.
How NOT to get Hooked!
Beginner's intensive on how to overcome the "Eight Worldly Concerns" - disatisfaction and craving, low self-esteem, unfair critisism, losing our possesions, and meeting with unpleasant events in life. Find out what we can do to keep a happy mind and lead a richer and more fulfilling life.
Cinema Nirvana - Buddhist Movies
Friday fortnights in May and June are movie night! We will be showing feature length Dharma dramas, Buddhist comedy from around the world, and riveting documentaries. First movie scheduled is "Chasing Buddha" the award-winning documentary about Ven. Robina Courtin.
Happiness Intensive
Buddhist psychology shows how happiness and mental health are achievable for everyone, no matter who you are or what situation you find yourself in. Join this series of 1-day workshops at any time. Held on the last Sunday of the month, they teach practical strategies for making life happier, no matter what the circumstances.
Stages of Meditation
Learn to harness your energy to concentrate in meditation, and eventually develop calm abiding. Practice techniques to overcome sleepiness and distraction, and find out about the nine stages of meditation - the reference map for our inner experience of meditation.
Buddhist Trivia Night!
Not trivial pursuit - but profound pursuit! Come along to the Buddhist trivia night fundraiser, join us for a light supper, great company, and lots of Dharma fun and games! Individual and table prizes to be won, as well as lucky door prizes and best effort prizes! Bookings appreciated for catering purposes.
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How NOT to get Hooked!
Beginner's intensive on how to overcome the "Eight Worldly Concerns" - disatisfaction and craving, low self-esteem, unfair critisism, losing our possesions, and meeting with unpleasant events in life. Find out what we can do to keep a happy mind and lead a richer and more fulfilling life. -
Cinema Nirvana - Buddhist Movies
Friday fortnights in May and June are movie night! We will be showing feature length Dharma dramas, Buddhist comedy from around the world, and riveting documentaries. First movie scheduled is "Chasing Buddha" the award-winning documentary about Ven. Robina Courtin. -
Happiness Intensive
Buddhist psychology shows how happiness and mental health are achievable for everyone, no matter who you are or what situation you find yourself in. Join this series of 1-day workshops at any time. Held on the last Sunday of the month, they teach practical strategies for making life happier, no matter what the circumstances. -
Stages of Meditation
Learn to harness your energy to concentrate in meditation, and eventually develop calm abiding. Practice techniques to overcome sleepiness and distraction, and find out about the nine stages of meditation - the reference map for our inner experience of meditation. -
Buddhist Trivia Night!
Not trivial pursuit - but profound pursuit! Come along to the Buddhist trivia night fundraiser, join us for a light supper, great company, and lots of Dharma fun and games! Individual and table prizes to be won, as well as lucky door prizes and best effort prizes! Bookings appreciated for catering purposes.
Pujas (offering ceremonies) and retreats help to integrate practice and theory. We also offer comprehensive home study courses on CD, Buddhist board games, non-religious ethics courses and community events. We have an extensive lending library for members, and a small Dharma Shop with books, stautues, prayer flags and other practitioner needs.
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DEDICATION
May everyone who sees, hears, or thinks (even in frustration) of this web site be freed in that very second from all their sufferings, diseases, spirit harms, negative karmas and obscurations, and abide in the peerless happiness of full enlightenment forever. May all the Dharma wishes of HH the Dalai Lama, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, and Geshe Tashi Tsering and Geshe Jamyang be instantly fulfilled, and may all practitioners everywhere continue joyfully on their spiritual path.
