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.
July 2019
Easy Habits for Happiness
Discover how to break negative habit patterns and cultivating lasting habits for happiness. Using both Buddhist psychology and western neuroscientific techniques, discover strategies to effectively break bad habit patterns, purify past behaviour, and encourage positive habits that bring peace and happiness, raise our self-esteem and result in a natural confidence.
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Healing Meditations
Guided meditations to balance and peace to the mind, and heal the root causes of problems, stress and unhappiness. The guided meditations correspond to all the healing qualities of the Buddha - and we can develop them within ourselves! Includes mindfulness meditation, settling the posture, discussion, visualisation and chanting.
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Healing Anxiety & Depression WORKSHOP 2
Address issues of identity and self-worth, and how pride alienates us from others, stifles our potential, and imprisons us in loneliness. Learn to cultivate the four positive prides, based on a realistic and genuine sense of self-esteem, confidence and worth. Using Buddhist psychology we can cut through the very root of unhappiness and fear, to reveal the innate goodness and peace at the heart of our being. This experiential afternoon includes the month's topic, short meditations, and informal discussion.
Find out more »Easy Habits for Happiness
Discover how to break negative habit patterns and cultivating lasting habits for happiness. Using both Buddhist psychology and western neuroscientific techniques, discover strategies to effectively break bad habit patterns, purify past behaviour, and encourage positive habits that bring peace and happiness, raise our self-esteem and result in a natural confidence.
Find out more »
Tsa-tsa Painting Workshop
A relaxing afternoon spent painting the small flat-backed statues (tsa-tsas) of Lama Tsong Khapa. Just by 'offering paint' you can calm the mind, develop your concentration, and begin to draw forth the enlightened qualities of Lama Tsong Khapa. We dedicate each tsa-tsa to five things: the holy gurus, one's parents, the sick and vulnerable, those who have recently died, and one's own spiritual progress.
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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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Fire Purification Puja
Annual ritual burning practice where we offer all our problems to the fire. Write your illnesses, disturbing emotions, regrets, fears and anxieties on little pieces of paper, and offer them to Dorje Khadro, the Buddha's wisdom-fire. His blazing wisdom transforms them into bliss and emptiness. THIS YEAR we also have the opportunity to BYO accumulated "Dharma Burning" (notes, calendars, photocopies you no longer need), which will be collected in a secure bin and disposed of in a respectful manner on the day of the puja.
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Becoming Your Best Self
Drawing on Buddhist psychology, we examine how to bring forth our innate good qualities, and how to overcome the distraction, anxiety and depression that hampers our life and happiness. With these methods to overcome our destructive emotions and habits, we will naturally become more peaceful, and our relationships with others will naturally become happier and more constructive.
Find out more »August 2019
Easy Habits for Happiness
Discover how to break negative habit patterns and cultivating lasting habits for happiness. Using both Buddhist psychology and western neuroscientific techniques, discover strategies to effectively break bad habit patterns, purify past behaviour, and encourage positive habits that bring peace and happiness, raise our self-esteem and result in a natural confidence.
Find out more »Healing Meditations
Guided meditations to balance and peace to the mind, and heal the root causes of problems, stress and unhappiness. The guided meditations correspond to all the healing qualities of the Buddha - and we can develop them within ourselves! Includes mindfulness meditation, settling the posture, discussion, visualisation and chanting.
Find out more »
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 »Becoming Your Best Self
Drawing on Buddhist psychology, we examine how to bring forth our innate good qualities, and how to overcome the distraction, anxiety and depression that hampers our life and happiness. With these methods to overcome our destructive emotions and habits, we will naturally become more peaceful, and our relationships with others will naturally become happier and more constructive.
Find out more »Easy Habits for Happiness
Discover how to break negative habit patterns and cultivating lasting habits for happiness. Using both Buddhist psychology and western neuroscientific techniques, discover strategies to effectively break bad habit patterns, purify past behaviour, and encourage positive habits that bring peace and happiness, raise our self-esteem and result in a natural confidence.
Find out more »
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.
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!
Find out more »Becoming Your Best Self
Drawing on Buddhist psychology, we examine how to bring forth our innate good qualities, and how to overcome the distraction, anxiety and depression that hampers our life and happiness. With these methods to overcome our destructive emotions and habits, we will naturally become more peaceful, and our relationships with others will naturally become happier and more constructive.
Find out more »Easy Habits for Happiness
Discover how to break negative habit patterns and cultivating lasting habits for happiness. Using both Buddhist psychology and western neuroscientific techniques, discover strategies to effectively break bad habit patterns, purify past behaviour, and encourage positive habits that bring peace and happiness, raise our self-esteem and result in a natural confidence.
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 »Healing Anxiety & Depression WORKSHOP 3
The difference between attachment and genuine love. How attachments cheats us of happiness, and how we can dismantle it so we can really enjoy life. The antidotes are universal, not dependent on any religion, and help to relax our mind and alleviate stress and anxiety. This experiential afternoon includes the month's topic, short meditations, and informal discussion.
Find out more »Becoming Your Best Self
Drawing on Buddhist psychology, we examine how to bring forth our innate good qualities, and how to overcome the distraction, anxiety and depression that hampers our life and happiness. With these methods to overcome our destructive emotions and habits, we will naturally become more peaceful, and our relationships with others will naturally become happier and more constructive.
Find out more »Tsa-tsa Painting Workshop
A relaxing afternoon spent painting the small flat-backed statues (tsa-tsas) of Lama Tsong Khapa. Just by 'offering paint' you can calm the mind, develop your concentration, and begin to draw forth the enlightened qualities of Lama Tsong Khapa. We dedicate each tsa-tsa to five things: the holy gurus, one's parents, the sick and vulnerable, those who have recently died, and one's own spiritual progress.
Find out more »Becoming Your Best Self
Drawing on Buddhist psychology, we examine how to bring forth our innate good qualities, and how to overcome the distraction, anxiety and depression that hampers our life and happiness. With these methods to overcome our destructive emotions and habits, we will naturally become more peaceful, and our relationships with others will naturally become happier and more constructive.
Find out more »September 2019
Becoming Your Best Self
Drawing on Buddhist psychology, we examine how to bring forth our innate good qualities, and how to overcome the distraction, anxiety and depression that hampers our life and happiness. With these methods to overcome our destructive emotions and habits, we will naturally become more peaceful, and our relationships with others will naturally become happier and more constructive.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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 »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 »Healing Anxiety & Depression WORKSHOP 4
Identify the multiple causes of anxiety, and the differences between anxiety and fear. Discover how to break the self-destructive habit of worry, and how problems can actually help us build strength and resilience. This experiential afternoon includes the month's topic, short meditations, and informal discussion.
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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!
Find out more »
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.
Find out more »October 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.
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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.
Find out more »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 »
All-night Tara Puja
Annual all-night practice to remove obstacles and bring success for your Dharma practice. similar to the regular Tara Puja, but with optional prostrations, circumambulations, mantras for each of the Tara’s, and unlimited chai tea! Come for just the first session, or stay for the whole night!
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 »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 »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 »Healing Anxiety & Depression WORKSHOP 5
Methods to overcome hostility and keep your mind relaxed and calm in the face of adversity. Practical methods to deconstruct anger, aversion and frustration so that they no longer arise, instead of just suppressing them through will-power alone. This experiential afternoon includes the month's topic, short meditations, and informal discussion.
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 »Tsa-tsa Painting Workshop
A relaxing afternoon spent painting the small flat-backed statues (tsa-tsas) of Lama Tsong Khapa. Just by 'offering paint' you can calm the mind, develop your concentration, and begin to draw forth the enlightened qualities of Lama Tsong Khapa. We dedicate each tsa-tsa to five things: the holy gurus, one's parents, the sick and vulnerable, those who have recently died, and one's own spiritual progress.
Find out more »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.
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 »November 2019
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 »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.
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 »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 »Healing Anxiety & Depression WORKSHOP 6
Listening to the kernel of wisdom in depression, and healing the toxic depression cycle by correctly identifying the causes of suffering. Combining western techniques and the Buddha's radical cures for depression. This experiential afternoon includes the month's topic, short meditations, and informal discussion.
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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.
Find out more »Tsa-tsa Painting Workshop
A relaxing afternoon spent painting the small flat-backed statues (tsa-tsas) of Lama Tsong Khapa. Just by 'offering paint' you can calm the mind, develop your concentration, and begin to draw forth the enlightened qualities of Lama Tsong Khapa. We dedicate each tsa-tsa to five things: the holy gurus, one's parents, the sick and vulnerable, those who have recently died, and one's own spiritual progress.
Find out more »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.
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 »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.
Find out more »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.
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!
Find out more »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 »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.
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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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.
Find out more »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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