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T h e Fo u n d a t i o n fo r t h e P re s e r va t i o n o f t h e M a h aya n a Tra d i t i o n i s a w o r l d w i d e o rga n i s a t i o n o f o v e r 1 5 0 c e n t r e s fo u n d e d b y

L a m a Ye s h e a n d L a m a Z o p a R i n p o c h e

Chenrezig Institute

33 Johnsons Rd

Eudlo QLD 4554

Ph 07 5453 2108

[email protected] www.chenrezig.com.au

2017

Retreats

Meditation

Study Programs

Buddhist Teachings

Wellbeing Programs

Traditional Arts and Rituals

Community and Social Events

October

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Chenrezig Institute Program| October 2017

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Our October program mirrors the beautiful weather with the return of special guest

teacher Geshe Tenzin Zopa for two fabulous events. October also sees new opportunities to explore prayer and practice, meditation and mindfulness as we mark National Mental Health Week. Our Wellbeing program compliments this with an exciting Women’s health event and an explosion of yoga options. October is also a month of celebration as we give thanks to our 1000 Arms of Chenrezig Institute members and share Geshe Tsultrim’s Birthday. We look forward to sharing these very special events with you.

Meet our Sangha Chenrezig Institute is home to our resident teacher Geshe Phuntsok Tsultrim and a community of ordained monks and nuns: the sangha. These spiritual friends have made the lifelong commitment hold the vows given by the Buddha. They generously help us all to understand the Buddha’s profound teachings. You can make an appointment with one of our sangha through reception. [email protected]

Welcome

Gubbi Gubbi

The Gubbi Gubbi people are the

traditional custodians of this land. We pay our respects to the Elders of the past,

present and future. They hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and

hopes for Aboriginal Australia. We remember that this land is, was and

always will be traditional Aboriginal land.

Thank you for your support Chenrezig Institute exists due to the kindness and generosity of our community . The Dharma itself is priceless, but running a Dharma centre involves many expenses, even with mostly volunteers. Facility Fees allow us to make offerings to our teachers and staff, pay the bills and maintain our infrastructure. But they should not be a barrier for anyone. Please contact [email protected] if you need to make arrangements to attend our courses.

Geshe Phuntsok Tsultrim (left) was specially chosen as our resident teacher by our Spiritual Director Lama Zopa Rinpoche



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Special Guest

Precious Teachings with special guest Geshe Tenzin Zopa

Never Give Up: Meeting every Challenge with Joyous Effort

Join our Special Guest Geshe Tenzin Zopa for a delicious three course community dinner followed by an inspirational talk on the topic of joyous effort.

This evening promises to be highly motivational as we hear from Geshela about his own personal experiences of striving to meet and transform challenges.

Wednesday 18 October 6.00pm to 8.30pm held in the Big Love Café and Gompa at Chenrezig Institute. Facility Fee $45

Awaken your True Self: The Gift of your own Buddha Nature

This morning Geshe Tenzin Zopa shares his insight into the precious Buddha Nature to be found in each and every sentient being. Hear about how we can choose to identify and magnify this precious aspect of ourselves.

Thursday 19 October 10:30 to 12noon, held in the Gompa at Chenrezig Institute. Facility Fee $20

Geshe Tenzin Zopa holds the honoured

Geshe (Doctorate) degree from Sera Je

Monastic University, South India having

completed the 20 year monastic curriculum

in just 17 years. He was ordained at the age

of 9 by the late great mahasiddha Geshe

Lama Konchog, received novice ordination

from Geshe Lundrup Sopa Rinpoche and full

ordination from HH the 14th Dalai Lama.

Under the direct tutelage of Kyabje Lama

Zopa Rinpoche, the great mahasiddha

Geshe Lama Konchog and the most

eminent of Gurus including those from the

great Sera Jey Monastic University, Geshe

Tenzin Zopa possesses vast scriptural

knowledge, extensive teaching experience,

has successfully managed major projects,

has completed many retreats including a 6

month Highest Yoga Tantra retreat with the

late Geshe Lama Konchog and is highly

skilled in rituals, astrological observations

and religious dance.



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Meditation

Giving and Receiving Meditation with Ven Palyon Giving and Taking meditation or Tong Len is one of the richest and bravest practices we can do. It is described as one of the great meditation jewels that offers a way for us to cultivate our natural compassion towards ourselves and others.

Use your own challenging personal experiences to propel yourself along the spiritual path and develop your compassionate heart. Ven Palyon will create a warm and supportive environment for this uplifting practice. Saturday 14 October 9.00am to 3.30pm held in the Gompa at Chenrezig Institute. Facility Fee $45

Calm Abiding Practice Day with Peter Shepherd

Shamatha, or Calm Abiding meditation, is designed to help you build a stable, calm base of relaxation. This soothing place is one you can return to when you need to recharge and regroup.

The practices are designed to create the mental space you need to make sound judgements and wise and compassionate decisions for yourself and others. Join this friendly group of meditators to help sustain your regular practice.

Sunday 15 October 9.00am to 3.30pm held in the Gompa at Chenrezig Institute. Facility Fee $25

Peter Shepherd is a senior student of Chenrezig Institute’s Advanced Studies Program. He is committed to sharing the benefits of meditation in a caring and supportive way.

Venerable Palyon is the head of the Chenrezig Nuns community. Her kindness makes her a natural choice for sharing this beautiful practice.



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Prayer and Practice

Karma Clean Up: Vajrasattva Day with Ven Damchoe Ven. Damchoe will gently lead students through the powerful practice of Vajrasattva. This purification practice is the best way for us to clean up our negative karma and burn through obstacles.

Ven Damchoe will show you how to engage with this practice in a way that is deeply meaningful and helpful as we address the patterns of negative karma effecting our lives. A perfect introduction to the power and psychology of Buddhist ritual. Sunday 29 October 9.00am - 3.30pm, held in the Gompa at Chenrezig Institute. Facility Fee $55.

Essential Essence: Understanding Tibetan Prayers with Corey Jackson

The Tibetan language has an ability to pour depth of meaning into a single word that is not possible in English. These layers of complexity add a richness that we can regain by returning to the source language. In this workshop, we will examine prayers we commonly recite in Tibetan and uncover their hidden meaning. We’ll chant and meditate on the beauty of this sophisticated language and the gifts it holds.

Sunday October 29 9.00am - 3.30pm, held in the Tara Room at Chenrezig Institute. Facility Fee $55.

Corey worked in Australia and India as a Tibetan-English interpreter and has a degree in Sanskrit and Psychology from Sydney University where he was awarded the Khyentse

Foundation prize for excellence in Buddhist studies.

Venerable Thubten Damchoe is a Buddhist nun and a student of Chenrezig Institute's Advanced Studies Program. She particularly enjoys welcoming new students.



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Mental Health Week

Stigma associated with mental illness is one of the biggest barriers to people seeking support and recovery.

Corey is passionate about using ancient practice in a thoroughly modern, user-friendly context. He has a BA in Psychology and Sanskrit from Sydney University.

Odd Socks Day Charity Lunch. Because anyone can have an odd day.

Join us as we join together to challenge the stigma surrounds mental health issues and prevents many people from seeking the support and treatment they need.

Wear odd socks to lunch in the Big Love Café today and support this worthy cause. You’ll also go into the draw for a course and accommodation package to the value of $200.

Friday 6th October from 12 noon. Lunch is $12.50 per person. Please make lunch bookings by 10am

Meditation, Mindfulness and

Mental Health with Corey Jackson

Join our Cultivating Emotional Balance trainer for a

an informative and interactive day of hands on

practice and conversation about mental health.

Learn how a blend of modern psychological

understanding and traditional practices can take us

beyond managing symptoms to achieve higher

levels of mental health and how we can maintain

our mental health and fitness as we age.

Sunday 15 October 9.00am to 3:30pm, held in the Gompa at Chenrezig Institute. Facility Fee $55.



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Buddhist Teachings

Unbound Equanimity, Love, Compassion and Joy: The Four Immeasurables with Geshe Tsultrim

“When we are freed from the reactive patterns sprung from the boundaries we live by—good and bad; love and hate—we are not the self we were before. And when the boundaries themselves dissolve, self as we understand it disappears.

These four boundless qualities, which literally have “no measure” are equanimity, love, compassion, and joy. By dissolving the boundaries that constrain us, these four qualities expand our capacity for experience. “

Anne Klein.

Join Geshe Tsultrim as he shares with us the Buddhist understanding of equanimity, love, compassion and joy and how deepening these concepts in our lives can radically effect our experience of ourselves and others.

Learn practical mediations and strategies you can use to change your interactions with others.

Geshe Phuntsok Tsultrim was born in Tibet in 1969. At 14 he became a monk at Sera Je Monastery in India, where he was awarded his Geshe degree (the equivalent of a doctorate in Buddhist studies) in 2005. He spent a further two years studying tantra at Gyume Tantric Monastery. He began teaching at Chenrezig Institute in 2014 after being chosen for our community by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Geshe Tsultrim is immensely popular for the warm and approachable way in which he presents the Dharma and inspires our community.

Saturday 21 October 9.00am to Sunday 22 October 3.30 pm held in the Gompa at Chenrezig Institute. Facility Fee $108



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Weekly Programs

Mind and Cognition (Lorig) Understand the Buddhist view of the mind and discover how Buddhism explains the connection between thought and reality. This is an introduction to Buddhist psychology and includes an exploration of positive and negative emotions, and cognitive states. Thursday evenings with Geshe Phuntsok Tsultrim. 6.30pm to 8.00pm held in the Gompa at Chenrezig Institute. By donation. Suitable for students who have some previous experience.

Four Hundred Verses by Aryadeva Aryadeva shares a series of memorable stories and anecdotes that illustrate how our misconceptions prevent us from moving forward on the yogic path. Friday mornings with Geshe Phuntsok Tsultrim 10.30am to 12 noon held in the Gompa at Chenrezig Institute. By donation. Suitable for everyone.

Guided Meditation Join one of our experienced Sangha members as they lead you though a reflective meditation. Friday afternoons 1.15pm to 1.45pm in the Gompa at Chenrezig Institute. By donation.

Taste of Tibetan Buddhism This introductory course covers topics such as mind and its potential, how to meditate, establishing a daily practice, karma, and transforming problems. A new topic is explored each week, making it an excellent opportunity to get an overview of core Buddhist teachings in the Tibetan tradition. You are also welcome to drop in and attend on a casual basis. Thursday afternoon 1.15pm to 2.30pm in the Tara Room at Chenrezig Institute. By donation.



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Ongoing Study Programs

Discovering Buddhism: Introduction to Tantra with Geshe Tsultrim Learn the definition of Tantra, how tantra works and why it is a powerful form of practice. Get a broad overview of the four classes of Tantra and learn how to practice simple Kryia tantra methods. Find out how to integrate the practices of tantra with lam-rim meditation for optimal results. Geshe Tsultrim will teach this module of the Discovering Buddhism course ably assisted by regular teacher Venerable Pema. This is a precious opportunity to be introduced to the secret mantra teachings. Saturday 7 October 9.00am to Sunday 8 October 3.30pm, held in the Gompa at Chenrezig Institute. Facility fee $108. All welcome.

The Discovering Buddhism course is made up 14 modules consisting of teachings, meditations and practices, readings, and assessment questions, and a short retreat.

Advanced Study Program: Lam Rim, the Graduated Path to Enlightenment with Geshe Tsultrim We offer a full-time comprehensive, practice-oriented course of Buddhist study for students who wish to extend their understanding of Buddhist thought to a university level in this five-year course, designed by Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche. All six modules in 2017 will be devoted to an extensive study of lam-rim. This is a rare life-changing opportunity for committed students to deepen their wisdom and compassion through study, reflection and service. More information is available [email protected]

Geshe Phuntsok Tsultrim our resident teacher works with translator and tutor Ven. Kartson to guide our Sangha and committed students in the Advanced Study Program.



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World Animal Day Events

Animal Blessing Day with Chenrezig Institute Sangha Do you want to give your animal friend the best possible opportunities in this life and beyond? Join us for a day for animal blessing activities with the Chenrezig Sangha.

This special day celebrates each of our animal friends true nature and their ability to become a Buddha. On the prayer wheel lawn we’ll be reciting Dependant Arising a Praise to the Buddha and creating blessing cords for each animal. We’ll also circumambulate holy objects while listening to mantras and blessing water with mantras and offering it to the animals. It’s an animal puja!

Vegetarian Feast created by Rob Gillow and the Big Love Team After the blessings make your way to the Big Love Café for a

delicious Vegetarian feast created by Rob and our amazing

volunteers. This is an amazing opportunity to taste some

new and exciting dishes and we’ll have plenty of vegan cake

and chai available too.

Animal Inspired Movies Follow up lunch with some great animal inspired movies.

2.00pm 108 Yaks tells the story of the 19-day journey

made by these Yaks lucky enough to be rescued at Lama

Zopa Rinpoches request.

3.00pm Buck. Meet the man who’s unique style of

communicating with horses inspired "The Horse

Whisperer." Learn how an abusive childhood helped teach

him the compassion and insight needed to train horses, not

with punishment but with respect.

Saturday 28 October 10.00am to 4.30pm.

Animal Blessing Sessions: 10.00am -11.00am cat and small

animal session and 11.00am -12 noon dogs and larger

animals. Lunch is $12.50 per person and bookings can be

made via our website or reception. Please book your lunch

before 10.00am on the day so we know you’re coming.

Movies are in the gompa by donation.



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Family and Social Events

The 1000 Arms of Chenrezig Members Puja and Geshe Tsultrim’s

Birthday Celebration The 1000 Arms of Chenrezig Institute provides vital funds to support the growth and flourishing of the Buddhas teachings in Australia and beyond. Through their generosity they provide a stable basis for Chenrezig Institute to deliver its programs, maintain its facilities and care for our precious teachers and sangha. “However many members a centre has, that many people are making this incredible contribution to the world”Lama Zopa Rinpoche On Sunday 1 October we’ll be honouring the 1000 Arms of Chenrezig Institute with a special Guru Puja dedicated to their long and happy lives. Members are invited to join us and share this special event and make their own personal dedications. Following the Puja their will be a special lunch to celebrate Geshe Tsultrim’s Birthday. Although like many Tibetan’s Geshela doesn’t traditionally celebrate his birthday, this is a precious opportunity for students to create a connection with Geshela by sharing our Australian custom. Please come along and help us create the karma for a long and beneficial relationship with Geshela. If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting him yet this is a wonderful opportunity. Members Puja Sunday 1 October 9.00am to 12 noon held in the Gompa at Chenrezig Institute. All 1000 Arms members are very welcome. Birthday Lunch is available in the café from 12 noon for $12.50 per person. Please book by 10.00am and let us know if you’ll need a dairy free or gluten free lunch.



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Traditional Arts and Rituals

Tsa Tsa Painting Workshop Join us as we paint these beautiful Buddhist icons, bringing forth our own joy as we reflect on their special qualities. A relaxing and meaningful way to unfold your creativity. Sunday 1 October 1.30pm - 4.00pm in the Art Studio at Chenrezig Institute. By donation.

Mantra-rolling workshop Mantras, meaning ‘mind protection’, are Sanskrit syllables recited as part of meditation practice. They bring benefit to all who see, touch, hear or speak them.

Join us in the Art Studio for the relaxed and calm process of mantra rolling. No experience necessary. Our Chenrezig Arts community will lead you through this inspiring practice.

Sunday 8 October 10.00am - 3.00pm in the Art Centre at Chenrezig Institute. By donation.

The 1000 Arms of Chenrezig Institute By becoming a member of 1000 Arms of Chenrezig Institute, you are supporting the growth and flourishing of the Buddha’s teachings in Australia and beyond. Through the merit of your generosity you establish a connection with the deity of compassion Chenrezig and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. As a token of our appreciation we offer a range of benefits including course and accommodation discounts, special prayers and pujas, as well as access to FPMT online learning. You can find out more on our website:www.chenrezig.com.au/helping/become-a-member/



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Guru Puja Recognising the kindness of our teachers, we give thanks for their wisdom and compassion. Guru puja is mostly chanted in Tibetan and takes about two hours including offerings of chai and food. 14 and 30 October from 6.30pm in the Gompa.

Tara Puja The enlightened activities of the Buddhas manifest in this female aspect to help living beings successfully accomplish their goals. Tara puja is a mix of Tibetan and English and takes one hour, during which we offer chai and cake. 28 October from 6:30pm in the Gompa

Vajrayogini Practice This is an intimate practice day, only for students with the appropriate initiation. There is an additional self-initiation after lunch for those qualified by the approach retreat. 15 October in the Tara Room below the Gompa 9.30am - 3.00pm

Dzambala Puja A puja to increase each student’s generosity, resulting in both spiritual and material abundance. Dzambala puja is a mix of Tibetan and English and involves water offerings to Dzambala. It takes about one hour. 1 October from 6.30pm in the Gompa.

Medicine Buddha Puja A puja to remove health and life obstacles and increase wellbeing and prosperity. Medicine Buddha puja is predominantly in English and takes about an hour, during which we offer chai. 5 October from 5.00pm in the Gompa.

Vajra Cutter Sutra Recitation

This text is recommended

for the long and healthy

life of Lama Zopa

Rinpoche.

14 October from 9.00am

in the Tara Room, below

the Gompa.



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Wellbeing Program

Wisdom for Women - Greeting Menopause with Grace.

Join us as we look into the process of menopause from both Chinese & Ayurvedic Medicine approaches*. Our wise women will share the practices of Qi-gong, Yoga, Meditation & Aromatherapy to guide you through this amazing life stage. Patsy Wilcox - Practitioner and owner of Ashi Acupuncture and Qigong Centre since 1987, Patsy is also a clinical neurophysiology scientist and believes Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine both have a place in maintaining good health. Patsy will speak on Chinese Medicine and Menopause and share techniques for self-massage and Qigong moving meditation. Jenny Dickens - Started practicing yoga when she was 47 years old and has continued for 15 years, complimenting her practice with the study of healing presented in the yoga sutras and vedic chanting. Now a qualified yoga teacher in the tradition of Sri T. Krishnamacharya she believes yoga's benefits extend far beyond the physical. Jenny will share yoga asanas and focus on acceptance. Karen Wallwork - Practitioner and owner of Talking Scents Natural Therapies since 1997 provides a common sense approach to using natural therapies as part of an overall treatment regime. Karen is accredited in Aromatherapy, Ayurveda, Remedial Massage, Dry Needling and Cranio-Myofascial Release. She has studied & trained in both Australia & overseas and her research has been published in health industry journals. Karen will share the use of Ayurveda and Aromatherapy in Menopause and Breath & Body Scan meditation. Saturday 14th October 9.00am - 4.00pm The Wellbeing Centre at Chenrezig Institute. Facility fee $95 per person. Bookings essential. www.chenrezig.com.au

IMPORTANT NOTE*- this is an information forum only and in no way substitutes for professional consultation with your chosen health professional.



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Wellbeing Program

Open, Free and Release your Hips: Yoga with Annie McGhee

Tight hips are a common condition, due to us spending prolonged periods of time sitting in chairs, which tightens our buttocks and hips and can lead to lower back pain.

But there are more subtle benefits in practicing hip-opening poses. We can often hold emotions, such as grief, sadness or anxiety, buried deep within our hip areas. By taking time to slowly, safely and sequentially release and open the hips, we can allow and observe these feelings bubble up to the surface and be present with whatever is happening for us in a non-judgmental way.

Friday 20 October 6.30 pm to Saturday 21 October 4.30 pm, at the Wellbeing Centre at Chenrezig Institute. Facility fee $75

Yantra Yoga with Oni McKinstry Each yoga sequence performed in Yantra Yoga aims to guide the breath into natural harmony with mind and body. Synchronizing every movement with conscious breathing we find ourselves in a perfectly relaxed state.

Yantra Yoga was first introduced to the West in the 1970s by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, one of the foremost Dzogchen masters of our time who wanted to share its immense benefits. This practice is suitable for everyone.

In this day-course you will learn: Controlling the channels: "Tsandul" and The Eight Movements LungSang, to purify prana.

Sunday 22 October 10.00am - 4.00pm in the Wellbeing Centre at Chenrezig Institute. Facility Fee is $75.

Annie McGhee is a registered yoga teacher who has been practising for more than five decades . She has been a student of Tibetan Buddhism for 20 years.

Since meeting Chogyal Namkhai Norbu and learning Yantra Yoga from him in 2005, Oni has devoted herself to this practice. Oni has also been teaching Hatha Yoga since 1993.



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Upcoming Retreats

Overflowing with Compassion: Chenrezig Retreat with Ven Damchoe “A mind committed to compassion is like an overflowing reservoir - a constant source of energy, determination and kindness.”. His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Compassion, the wish that everyone be

free of suffering, lies at the heart of the

Buddhist path. This retreat focuses on

developing compassion through the joyful

and uplifting practice of reciting the

mantra of Chenrezig, the Buddha of

compassion. This retreat is dedicated to

the long life of the Dalai Lama.

Everyone is welcome! You don’t need any

previous retreat experience to participate

in this life-changing opportunity.

Friday 15 December 6.30 pm - Sunday 17

December 3.30pm held in the Gompa at

Chenrezig Institute. This course is freely

offered by our community for

participants who register.

Accommodation and meals available

separately for purchase.

Beyond Disappointment and Delight with Ven Tsultrim Lama Yeshe used to talk about our yo-yo mind. "I get a present! I feel so happy!" "I lost that wonderful gift. I’m so unhappy." We have bought into the appearances of this life, thinking that money and material things, praise and approval, a good reputation and marvelous sense experiences are the epitome of happiness. But then we get disappointed and frustrated when we discover that they don’t give us genuine happiness, but fear of losing what we have, jealousy when others have more, and an empty feeling inside our hearts. Ven. Tsultrim will guide us to stop looking at what we can get from the world and refocus on what each of us can bring to it. Step out of the cycle of Disappointment and Delight and connect with genuine happiness. Friday 1 December 9.00am - Thursday 7th December 3.30pm held in the Gompa at Chenrezig Institute. Facility Fee: $350

Accommodation and meals available

separately for purchase.



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Upcoming Retreats

Release and Renew: Vajrasattva Retreat with Ven Chokyi

Complete your year with the powerful act of

releasing all that has gone before and start the

New Year with a renewed sense of calm, feeling

inspired and motivated. In Buddhist purification,

we can let go of the past with mindfulness and

perception, and open up to the brightness and

potential of the present moment. In this state of

openness, we resolve to make beneficial changes

in our lives which help increase our emotional

and mental wellbeing.

Our week-long Purification retreat has been described as life-changing by previous

participants. With time for deep reflection in beautiful surroundings, we begin to see how

our thoughts, speech and actions have influenced the course of the year; we start to

notice how our relationships have been impacted by our own responses to life.

Through the gentle but powerful and stabilising practices of meditation, Buddhist mantra

recitation and visualisation we are encouraged to loosen our hold on the past, release our

anxieties and regrets, and let go of our pain and heartache. Through the beautiful and

profound act of purification, we refresh ourselves with strong, positive mental habits,

replacing negativities and worries with potent, aspirational resolutions for the future. This

transformative process clears the way for us to fully embrace a more relaxed, peaceful,

and happy approach to life.

Come along and join us for this period of surrender, quiet reflection and positive

transformation in the peaceful setting of Chenrezig Institute. You will enjoy the tranquil

ebb and flow of a traditional Buddhist retreat and be supported in your journey with like-

minded people. The retreat ends with a beautiful symbolic light offering ceremony, a

sublime memory to carry forward into the New Year. This retreat is suitable for beginners

or experienced practitioners alike, but a basic understanding of karma will greatly benefit

your time here. All welcome!

Tuesday 26th December, 6.30 pm – Sunday 31st, 9.00 am. Facility fee $275

Accommodation and meals available separately for purchase. They are discounted by

10% for those attending the full retreat.



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Upcoming Retreats

Path to Peace: Annual Lam Rim Retreat with Geshe Phuntsok Tsultrim and Ven Chokyi

Our annual lam-rim retreat has been running

at Chenrezig Institute since 1974 and benefited

many thousands of people looking to

understand and integrate the teachings of the

Buddha into their everyday life.

This year our Lam Rim will be divided into two

phases of teaching. In the first phase Geshela

will teach extensively on the Four Noble

Truths, the Buddha's first and most essential

teaching. These fundamental teachings are a

perfect place to start for new students and an

important place to return to for more

experienced ones.

In the second phase of teachings Geshela will teach from a rare Lam Rim Commentary

“The Blissful Path to Omniscience, the Red Guide to the Stages of the Path to

Enlightenment” composed by Lobsang Chokyi Gyaltsen and recommended by Lama Zopa

Rinpoche. These inspiring teachings will challenge more experienced students to assess

how they are applying the teachings in their lives.

Complimenting these teachings will be a program of yoga, meditation, discussion and

sacred art experience. You’ll experience daily life in our thriving Buddhist community, and

discover the relevance and freshness of traditional Buddhist teachings to your own life. The

lam-rim has been greatly appreciated many thousands of people as an excellent means for

clarifying their direction in life, no matter their religion or philosophy. Join us at the start of

the New Year for this wonderful retreat, and discover ways to transform your own life. All

welcome!

Tuesday 2 January 6:30pm - Sunday 14 January, 1.30 pm. Facility fee $500.

Accommodation and meals available separately for purchase. They are discounted by

10% for those attending the full retreat.



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Stay Chenrezig Institute offers a unique opportunity to

stay in a Tibetan Buddhist community. Come for our weekly classes, courses or retreats or simply enjoy the peaceful rainforest atmosphere. There is a range of comfortable and affordable accommodation options, ranging from $27 per night for a simple dorm room through to $80 per night for your own comfortable retreat hut with ensuite. Please visit our website for a detailed list and photos of all our accommodation options.

Play While you’re here you might like to visit our beautiful Garden of Enlightenment,

consecrated by the Dalai Lama. Our friendly library volunteers are happy to share their knowledge of our impressive collection of books and dvds. You can sign up for our weekly yoga classes in our Wellbeing Centre. Down in the Art Studio you can learn traditional Buddhist arts such as tsa tsa painting and stupa making. Our Dharma gift shop has everything you need to set up your altar, as well as a wide selection of books, practice items and gifts for friends and family. Open 10.00am - 2.00pm Thurs - Fri and 8.30am - 3.00 pm Sat and Sun.

Eat Lama Yeshe began the tradition of cooking for students

and the custom of preparing meals with mindfulness and care continues to this day, with many volunteers offering service under the guidance of our experienced cooks. Breakfast, lunch and supper are available as well as delicious homemade cake, chai and tea. All our food is vegetarian and a vegan, gluten and dairy free option is available to order for lunch. We cook our meals especially for you, so please ensure you book before 10.00am on the day of your meal and let us know if you are gluten or dairy free so that you wont be disappointed.

Opening Hours:

7.00am – 6.30pm Thursday to Sunday Breakfast 7.00am to 8.00am

Lunch 12 noon to 1.00pm Supper 5.30pm to 6.30pm

October

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

30

Guru Puja

6.30pm

31

Weekly Yoga with

Sarah in the Wellbeing Centre every Thursday

4:30pm to 5:30pm

Weekly Pilates

with Andreas in the

Wellbeing Centre every Friday

4:30pm to 5:30pm

1 Members Puja 9am

(Main Gompa) Dharma Club 10.15am

(Art Studio) Tsa Tsa Painting 2.00pm

(Art Studio) Dzambala Puja 6.30pm

(Main Gompa)

Geshe Tsultrim’s Birthday

2

Advanced Program

3

Advanced Program

4

Advanced Program

5

Advanced Program

Taste of Tibetan

Buddhism

1.15pm - 2.30pm

Medicine Buddha Puja 5pm Mind and Cognition

6.30pm - 8.00pm

6 400 Stanzas

10.30am - 12noon

Odd Socks Day Charity Lunch

Guided Meditation

1.15pm - 1.45pm

Pilates

4:30pm - 5:30pm

(Wellbeing)

7

DB: Introduction to Tantra

Commences 9am (Main Gompa)

8

DB: Introduction to Tantra Concludes 3.30pm

Mantra Rolling

10.00am to 3.00pm (Art Studio)

9

Advanced Program

10

Advanced Program

11

Advanced

Program

12

Advanced

Program

Taste of Tibetan

Buddhism 1.15pm - 2.30pm

Mind and Cognition

6.30pm - 8.00pm

13 400 Stanzas

10.30am - 12noon

Guided Meditation

1.15pm - 1.45pm

Pilates

4:30pm - 5:30pm

(Wellbeing)

14 Giving & Receiving

Meditation 9.30am to 3pm

Vajra Cutter Sutra 9.00 am - 12 noon

Wisdom for

Women

9am-4pm

(Wellbeing)

Guru Puja

6.30pm

15 Calm Abiding Meditation

9 am - 3:30pm (Main Gompa)

Meditation, Mindfulness and

Mental Health 9 am - 3:30pm

(Wellbeing)

Vajrayogini Practice Day 9.30am to 3pm

16

Advanced Program

17

Advanced

Program

18

Advanced

Program

Geshe Tenzin Zopa Never

Give Up

Dinner and Talk

6pm - 8:30pm

19

Geshe Tenzin Zopa

Awaken your True Self

10:30am - 12

Mind and Cognition

6.30pm - 8.00pm

20 400 Stanzas

10.30am - 12noon

Guided Meditation

1.15pm - 1.45pm

Open, Free and Release your Hips

Yoga Retreat commences

6.30pm

(Wellbeing)

21

The Four

Immeasurables Commences 9am

Yoga Retreat concludes 4.30pm

(Wellbeing)

22

The Four

Immeasurables Concludes 3.30pm

Yantra Yoga 10.00am to 4.00pm

(Wellbeing)

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25

26

Taste of Tibetan

Buddhism

1.15pm - 2.30pm

Yoga (Wellbeing)

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mind and Cognition

6.30pm - 8.00pm

27 400 Stanzas

10.30am - 12noon

Guided Meditation

1.15pm - 1.45pm

Pilates

4:30pm - 5:30pm

(Wellbeing)

28

Animal Blessing Day

10.00am to 4.30pm

Tara Puja

6.30pm

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Karma Clean Up: Vajrasattva Day 9 am - 3:30pm (Main Gompa)

Essential Essence:

Understanding Tibetan Prayers

9 am - 3:30pm (Tara Room)

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