Chogye Jamchen: Meditation and Sadhana Practices

Saturday Meditation and Sadhana Practice

These practises are personally led by our teacher, HE Zimwock Rimpoche (when in residence)

 

10.00 am
Meditation: based on historical Nagarjuna and Shantideva meditation methods (see website for further details). These techniques are presented in a non sectarian and non denominational format, so all individuals can participate and benefit.
11.00 am
Weekly Tibetan Sakya Buddhist Sadhana practise: a specific sadhana practice is chosen which is suitable for most of those in attendance (Medicine Buddha, Manjushri, Green Tara, or other). Recently this session has mainly focused on Chenrezig practice with five rounds Avalokeshwara Mantra, intended to help the victims of recent natural disasters, floods, mud slides, earth quakes, and vulcano's

 

Note: a short break will take place between sessions, and time is allowed for personal questions with Rinpoche to clarify issues participants might have regarding these meditations and Sadhana practises 

The 10.00 am meditation session is open to all those interested in meditation: The content of this session is directly based on the historical Nagarjuna and Shantideva meditation methods, as they were practiced and taught by these great classical masters in that time period (see saturday_meditation_program.html for further details). These techniques are presented in a non sectarian and non denominational format, so all individuals can participate and benefit. These specific meditation methods might initially appear different from the more commonly known "calm abiding" style techniques as they are frequently taught today, but the historical approach is a very effective direct method aimed at calming and purifying mental activity. 

For further details on the Buddhist Sadhana practices see  meditation_practices.html 

For further detail on the Saturday morning program please see saturday_meditation_program.html

 

Cost: facility fee: to contribute to the center's running expenses:

members 5$  (morning program ) non-members 10$ (morning program).

 

To confirm times and specific practise schedule for each Saturday morning: please check the Jamchen webpage (including the notice board for possible recent changes to schedules), or call Chogye Jamchen Buddhist Centre for venue and details on (03) 9857 3612 or Email Jamchen Buddhist Centre

 


2011 Weekly "Wednesday Teachings" With H. E. Zimwock Rinpoche on Shantideva’s "A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life"

2e February 2011: An introductory overview of this important text by Shantideva, with a synopsis of the text sections which were already covered by Zimwock Rinpoche in the preceding months  (September to December 2010). For those with a interrested in this important text of the Tibetan Mahayana Buddhist tradition, this session can be a practical way to get a condensed review of "A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life".

Following the introductory review of the sections already covered, teaching will resume from chapter 6. New students are welcome to attend and are encouraged to read the previous chapters in preparation.

Teachings will extend over sequential weeks into the early part of 2011. The regular Wednesday evening dharma classes are usually only interrupted by school holliday weeks (allowing those with children and other commitments to focus on family activities).

The text is suitable for beginners as well as more advanced students, and teachings will proceed over several months. All welcome !

Cost - $15 per session : Members $10.00

Please note: Wednesday class start time 7.15 pm

For further details see:  Wednesday_night.html

Cost - $10 per session (members), 15$ non-members

 

 

Weekly Mindfulness Practice at Jamchen Buddhist Center

Weekly Minfullness Practice with John Julian: 6.00 - 7.00 pm Mondays

John Julian is back at Jamchen with his special blend of mindfulness, which uses mindfulness of body, breath, thought and choiceless awareness in a secular format. John is an experienced meditation practitioner who is very skilled in sharing his knowledge with people from diverse backgrounds, and he teaches techniques that are intended to be integrated with day to day life in everyday experiences.

This is an opportunity to maintain weekly mindfulness meditation practice in a group setting, and you can attend either weekly or on the occasional session to refresh your technique and practice. This is a secular program - no commitment to Buddhism is necessary

For further information on this program see cam_weekly_practice_sessions_2011.html

Contact John directly (prior to attending) if you are interested in these weekly workshops, on every week.

Cost - $8 per session ($5 members)

Contact John Julian jjulian2@bigpond.net.au