Welcome to the Chogye Jamchen Buddhist Centre

 

Chogye Jamchen Choe Dzong, (Fortress of Love) also known as "Jamchen Buddhist Centre", is a non-profit Sakya Buddhist charitable association that aims to further the Study and Practice of Tibetan Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism . Meditation techniques are focused on the historical methods taught in ancient great masters time.

The centre's spiritual director and teacher, His Eminence Zimwock Rinpoche, is the sixth incarnation of the Maha Siddha Rongton Sheja Kungrig (1367-1449),

 

Announcements 

 Jamchen presents the Annual Calm Abiding Retreat for 2012. This will take place during the Labour Day Long weekend, from Friday 9th March to Monday 12th March 2012, with John Julian and Ven. Freeman. 

 Further details will be provided here in the next few days !

►The weekly Wednesday Dharma class will resume from 8th Februay 2012.

For the following 4-5 weeks teaching will continue with Atisha's "Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment". 

This text is suitable for both beginners and advanced students.

 

Copies are available for purchase at the centre.

 

Upcoming Events Dates (in brief)

6 February   8 Weeks Intro to Mindfulness Meditation with John Julian.
9-12 March  Jamchen's annual retreat with John Julian & Ven. Freeman.
March 2012    Advanced Tibetan class by Zr
march 2012   Empowerment by HEZR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Regular Weekly Events  

Saturday 10-11 am     Meditation session with Zimwock Rinpoche
Saturday  11-12 am     Weekly Sadhana with Zimwock Rinpoche
Wednesday Dharma Atisha's "Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment". Only the 1st 6 stanzas have     been covered so far, and this content will be reviewed once class starts again Rinpoche said, "Atisha offers you a Torch, Batteries’ would be your right understanding". All Welcome !!
Mondays   6-7 pm  Weekly Calm Abiding Meditation with John Julian:  Note: please contact John Julian before attending, see below for further details

To stay informed by regular monthly email about all Dharma events at JBC, including special events and the teachings offered by Zimwock Rinpoche, please contact us so you can be added to the email list info@jamchen.com.au

►Kindly keep an eye on Jamchen.com, for our new brochure, a new news letter, and a new website are on their way

  

Details of Current 2012 Program  

 

Calm Abiding Meditation: 8 Week Introductory Course
Next course 7 Sessions

 

Mondays from 6 February – 2 April 2012, 7-8pm

Taught by the excellent John Julian!

Calm abiding meditation brings a clear perspective on life, benefits health and well-being and awakens happiness. This course provides clear instruction and opportunities for questions in a relaxed format. It is aimed at supporting students to develop a regular meditation practice. This course of seven one-hour sessions is taught by mindfulness expert John Julian.

More information and bookings see calm_abiding_course_2012.html 

 

 

Weekly regular Mindfulness Practice (CAM)

 

At Jamchen with John Julian: 6.00 - 7.00 pm Mondays

Senior Jamchen member John Julian is back to teach at Jamchen with his special blend of mindfulness, which uses mindfulness of body, breath, thought and choiceless awareness in a secular format. If you have previously participated in one of the CAM courses at Jamchen, or are already familiar with the techniques and methods, then it should be possible for you to attend these weekly sessions (either on a regular basis or for an occasional participation). Please contact the coordinator in advance and prior to attending, to discuss your current level of practice.

Contact John directly if you are interested in these weekly workshops, on every week.
Cost - $8 per session ($5 members)
For further information see: cam_weekly_practice_sessions_2011.html

 

 Stable thinking 'Samten' 
10am –11am: with HE Zimwock Rinpoche

 

Instruction in Buddhist meditation, as it was practiced historically in the Mahayana tradition and the Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism in ancient times. The “Silent abider" taught by Zimwock Rinpoche is specifically developed to teach to focus on what is traditionally known as Shepa (to transform into space of wisdom and clarity of light "which is known as Rigpa")

The ordinary human mind is usually in a state of confusion, carrying dark and white hot karmic sausages.., darker ones over power the powerless white ones and thus when we open it, it flows just the unwanted ones. but if we shake it well and upside down well, we will be mentally free and physically rich contented. in Sanskrit "An-atma" a state of no mind where you and your awakefullness is only, with that can fire thousands of your negative Karmas in heavy baggage. Zr.

 

 

 

11am - 12am: Weekly Sadhana Practice:

 

 

Chenrezig, Medicine Buddha, Vajrasattva, or Green Tara Sadhana ( as appropriate for those in attendance)
This is a good occasion for both experienced and new students to get direction, inspiration, and rejuvenation in their own personal meditation practice. You can either attend for the occasional session to refresh your knowledge and technique, or use it as a regular weekly session to initially learn and then continue to improve your meditation and sadhana practice and skill.

New comers and beginners are welcome to attend this Saturday Morning Meditation program.

For further information see: spiritual_program.html

 

 

For information on previous events see  past-events.html

 

With your generous assistance we were able to offer 5.000 $ to the areas in Tibet affected by natural disaster during 2010. These funds were generated during the Snow Lion Festival in October 2010. We therefore with folded Hands are genuinely thankful for your help and the assistance you provided to those in need. Your prayers had been heard and touched the heart of those in dire need. All funds raised were allocated directly to those individuals in need in the Tibet disaster area with the assistance of the Dalai Lama's aid organisation.

JBC Members and volunteers are welcome to participate and contribute in helping to organize activities during such major events. Together we can save this planet and other living beings and that makes existential "life worthy".

Please contact the Secretary at  info@jamchen.com  if you would like to contribute to organizing future major events.