Miffi Maxmillion
Miffi Maxmillion runs the spiritual program, and is an FPMT registered western teacher. She left behind a thriving haute couture and costume business in Melbourne, when her mother Inta Mckimm (who ran LTC) became sick with cancer in 1997. Packing her bags for two weeks, she is still here 19 years later! Miffi was brought up a Buddhist and had the great good fortune to play with Lama Yeshe as a child, and his hook of compassion sustained her through the many rebellious stages of growing up. She readily admits to watching far too much TV and is an avid New Yorker magazine reader.
November 2019
Medicine Buddha Puja
Praises and offerings to Medicine Buddha, the Great physician who can liberate us from all the sufferings of cyclic existence. This popular puja is sung entirely in English, and enjoyed Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. If you have never been to a puja before, this is the one to start with! Remember to BYO medicines to be blessed!
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Praises and offerings to Medicine Buddha, the Great physician who can liberate us from all the sufferings of cyclic existence. This popular puja is sung entirely in English, and enjoyed Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. If you have never been to a puja before, this is the one to start with! Remember to BYO medicines to be blessed!
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Sitting with the Buddha
These meditations connect us with our own 'buddha nature', our innate pure and blissful mind, and help remove the negative states of mind that destroy our peace and happiness. Learn to utilise the natural creativity of the mind to train in positive habits and attitudes.
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Sutra Recitation on Descent From Tushita
Today we celebrate 'Buddha's Descent from Tushita' by chanting the Heart Sutra and with a group recitation of the Diamond Cutter Sutra, dedicated to the health and long life of Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Merit created on this day is greatly multiplied, so it's a perfect opportunity to re-focus our Dharma practice and altruistic intention. No need to book, just come along!
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Foundation Course
Key Buddhist topics to help us live with an open heart and a clear mind. Discover how to set up a meditation practice, what refuge means, our potential for buddhahood, death and reincarnation, karma and compassion. Includes hands-on practice in sitting comfortably, setting up an altar and a developing a daily practice. We also address hands-on practice in sitting comfortably, setting up an altar and a developing a daily practice.
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Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
Discover the ancient wisdom of Buddhist psychology that helps us deal with modern-day problems such as peer-group pressure, social media overload, and stress and problems at work or in the family. Buddhist psychology shows techniques to cultivate happiness and mental health that are achievable for everyone.
Find out more »Sitting with the Buddha
These meditations connect us with our own 'buddha nature', our innate pure and blissful mind, and help remove the negative states of mind that destroy our peace and happiness. Learn to utilise the natural creativity of the mind to train in positive habits and attitudes.
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Healing Anxiety & Depression WORKSHOP 6
Discover how to listen to the kernel of wisdom in depression, and heal the toxic depression cycle. Combining western techniques and the Buddha's radical cures for depression, learn practical techniques that cut right at the root causes of depression.
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How to Best Help Your Pets in Life & at Death
Make the very most of your karmic connection with your pets, and bring them to the Dharma, lasting peace and happiness. Discover how to skillfully help your pets in daily life, and how to keep your own mind calm and focused at the time of death or during illness, so our presence can benefit them in the very best way. Each participant will receive a special Blessing Kit.
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Protector Prayers
Special chants and ritual praises to strengthen our connection to the Dharma and dispel interferences, distractions and obstacles. We chant the prayers in Tibetan, and practice using the traditional instruments and tunes. Suited for those with a background in tantric practice.
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Introduction to Tantra (Discovering Buddhism)
Learn the meaning of tantra, how tantra works and why it is such a powerful form of practice. Get a broad overview of the four classes of tantra and learn how to practice simple kriya tantric methods. In addition, find out how to integrate the practices of tantra with the lam rim meditation for optimal results.
Find out more »Foundation Course
Key Buddhist topics to help us live with an open heart and a clear mind. Discover how to set up a meditation practice, what refuge means, our potential for buddhahood, death and reincarnation, karma and compassion. Includes hands-on practice in sitting comfortably, setting up an altar and a developing a daily practice. We also address hands-on practice in sitting comfortably, setting up an altar and a developing a daily practice.
Find out more »Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
Discover the ancient wisdom of Buddhist psychology that helps us deal with modern-day problems such as peer-group pressure, social media overload, and stress and problems at work or in the family. Buddhist psychology shows techniques to cultivate happiness and mental health that are achievable for everyone.
Find out more »Sitting with the Buddha
These meditations connect us with our own 'buddha nature', our innate pure and blissful mind, and help remove the negative states of mind that destroy our peace and happiness. Learn to utilise the natural creativity of the mind to train in positive habits and attitudes.
Find out more »December 2019
Introduction to Tantra (Discovering Buddhism)
Learn the meaning of tantra, how tantra works and why it is such a powerful form of practice. Get a broad overview of the four classes of tantra and learn how to practice simple kriya tantric methods. In addition, find out how to integrate the practices of tantra with the lam rim meditation for optimal results.
Find out more »Foundation Course
Key Buddhist topics to help us live with an open heart and a clear mind. Discover how to set up a meditation practice, what refuge means, our potential for buddhahood, death and reincarnation, karma and compassion. Includes hands-on practice in sitting comfortably, setting up an altar and a developing a daily practice. We also address hands-on practice in sitting comfortably, setting up an altar and a developing a daily practice.
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Tara Puja
Arya Tara is a manifestation of compassionate activity. She is known as the mother of all the buddhas, as she represents perfect, ultimate wisdom. This ceremony is particularly helpful in removing obstacles, help in emergencies, resolving conflicts and energising stagnation.
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Becoming Your Best Self (short course)
A 2-week short course, drawing on Buddhist psychology. We examine the nature of happiness and what brings lasting peace. We also discover how to best structure our day so we make the most of our time. In this way we naturally become more peaceful, confident and focused.
Find out more »Sitting with the Buddha
These meditations connect us with our own 'buddha nature', our innate pure and blissful mind, and help remove the negative states of mind that destroy our peace and happiness. Learn to utilise the natural creativity of the mind to train in positive habits and attitudes.
Find out more »
Guru Puja (Epic Version)
We chant the traditional Tibetan tunes that are said to come from the dakinis and bless one's mind-stream. This offering ceremony is rich in symbolism, and includes lineage prayers, bath offering, re-taking one's vows, chai tea with dedications, and Tsog offering. Everyone is welcome at this epic version of the Guru Puja - it is a profound yet joyous spiritual celebration!
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Starting Point
Come along to our beginner's welcome and orientation, and enjoy a guided tour, short meditation, and an information session about the program and the centre> we share delicious chai tea afterwards, and you receive a free book to take home.
Find out more »Introduction to Tantra (Discovering Buddhism)
Learn the meaning of tantra, how tantra works and why it is such a powerful form of practice. Get a broad overview of the four classes of tantra and learn how to practice simple kriya tantric methods. In addition, find out how to integrate the practices of tantra with the lam rim meditation for optimal results.
Find out more »Foundation Course
Key Buddhist topics to help us live with an open heart and a clear mind. Discover how to set up a meditation practice, what refuge means, our potential for buddhahood, death and reincarnation, karma and compassion. Includes hands-on practice in sitting comfortably, setting up an altar and a developing a daily practice. We also address hands-on practice in sitting comfortably, setting up an altar and a developing a daily practice.
Find out more »Becoming Your Best Self (short course)
A 2-week short course, drawing on Buddhist psychology. We examine the nature of happiness and what brings lasting peace. We also discover how to best structure our day so we make the most of our time. In this way we naturally become more peaceful, confident and focused.
Find out more »Medicine Buddha Puja
Praises and offerings to Medicine Buddha, the Great physician who can liberate us from all the sufferings of cyclic existence. This popular puja is sung entirely in English, and enjoyed Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. If you have never been to a puja before, this is the one to start with! Remember to BYO medicines to be blessed!
Find out more »
Afflictions to Perfections Game
A board game with a difference - invented right here at LTC! This is a highly enjoyable way to integrate your Buddhist study, and connect deeply with your fellow students on a Dharma level. We share stories of our own experiences, successes and failures along the Dharma path. Playing this game produces as much laughter and merriment as it does thought and concentration!
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How to do Christmas for Buddhists
Make the chore of selecting and giving Christmas presents more bearable, and even enjoyable! In this class we look deeply into the nature of generosity, and the Buddha's advice on how best to give gifts. Discover how to transform a stressful and highly materialistic time of year into a cause of happiness and enlightenment for oneself and others.
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Rebirth – Tibetan Game of Liberation
The Buddhist game (like a snakes and ladders) where we experience the vagaries of karma and rebirth in all its messy and terrifying glory! This game is a living Buddhist teaching, as it contains all the realms of existence, and the various paths to enlightenment. It is a powerful way to integrate your studies and gain a deep appreciation of your present life.
Find out more »How to do Christmas for Buddhists
Make the chore of selecting and giving Christmas presents more bearable, and even enjoyable! In this class we look deeply into the nature of generosity, and the Buddha's advice on how best to give gifts. Discover how to transform a stressful and highly materialistic time of year into a cause of happiness and enlightenment for oneself and others.
Find out more »Sitting with the Buddha
These meditations connect us with our own 'buddha nature', our innate pure and blissful mind, and help remove the negative states of mind that destroy our peace and happiness. Learn to utilise the natural creativity of the mind to train in positive habits and attitudes.
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Lama Tsong Khapa Day WISDOM Retreat
Draw closer to the extensive qualities of the great scholar and yogi, Lama Tsong Khapa, with a simple yet profound practice to develop wisdom and clarity. We focus on the seven wisdoms that cut through confusion to increase clarity and wisdom, and promote memory, understanding, and reasoning. The meditation on Lama Tsong Khapa Guru Yoga is enjoyable to do, and has an immediate clarifying effect on the mind. Two morning sessions, with a chai tea break.
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Tsa-tsa Painting Workshop
Continuing the Lama Tsong Khapa Day celebrations, we spend a relaxing afternoon painting the small flat-backed statues of Lama Tsong Khapa. We also enjoy listening to the stories and praises of Lama Tsong Khapa, read by the students whilst we paint. This painting helps to calm the mind, develop concentration, and begin to relate to the enlightened qualities of Lama Tsong Khapa.
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Guru Puja (Epic Version)
A special version of this puja for Lama Tsong Khapa Day, including the bath offering to cleanse broken samaya with the guru. We chant the traditional Tibetan tunes that are said to come from the dakinis and bless one's mind-stream. This offering ceremony is rich in symbolism, and includes lineage prayers, bath offering, re-taking one's vows, chai tea with dedications, and Tsog offering. Everyone is welcome at this epic version of the Guru Puja - it is a profound yet joyous spiritual celebration!
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Christmas Eve Puja
Join us for our annual Shakyamuni Buddha puja, offering all the Christmas trees and lights in the world! We make many elaborate and beautiful offerings and recite praises, all in English with the traditional Tibetan tunes. We offer chai and community dedications for the year, and at the end we strew of flowers to the ten directions. Don't miss the best Buddhist party you could ever come to!
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Closed for Christmas Nyung-Ne Retreat
Residential retreat on Chenrezig the compassion buddha. This purification method involves keeping physical discipline, meditation and prostrations, and silence and fasting on alternate days. It is especially useful for people whose schedules cannot accommodate long-term retreat. Bookings essential!
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