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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

September

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Chenrezig Institute Program| September 2017

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Our September program greets spring with a blossoming of new courses. Our Dharma

program features a much-requested Shamatha Practice retreat weekend and the precious opportunity to formally enter the Buddhist path by taking Refuge with Geshe Tsultrim. The Chenrezig Institute community humbly offers the Refuge course freely. Also this month, we are blessed with a visit from internationally renowned Thangka painter Andy Weber, who will teach us about Tara’s mandalas. Our popular Wellbeing program is awash with choices for yoga, wellbeing and creative expression, with many new courses and workshops on offer. We warmly welcome you to come along and join in one of our courses or upcoming social events this month.

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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Meditation and Retreats

Yes, You Can Meditate! with Ven Damchoe This one-day interactive workshop teaches a range of meditation techniques and is suitable for beginners, or those wanting to extend their practice.

You will learn about the different types of meditation, the benefits of practice, how to sit comfortably and how to deal with problems as they come up. Lots of time for discussions and questions. Sunday 3 September 9.30am - 3.30pm, held in the Gompa at Chenrezig Institute. Facility Fee $75.

Shamatha Meditation Retreat with Peter Shepherd

If you’ve been enjoying our regular meditation days then this is the retreat you’ve been requesting!

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.

Saturday 16 September 9.00am to Sunday 17 September 3.30pm held in the Gompa at Chenrezig Institute. Facility fee $108.

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 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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Buddhist Teachings

Venerable Thubten Damchoe enjoys welcoming new students with her trademark warmth and humour. She assures us there are no ‘silly questions’.

Venerable Lhagsam has over 15 years of experience working in palliative care. She combines her insight into Buddhist teachings with her experience of modern medicine.

Buddhism in a Nutshell with Ven Damchoe This course presents an introduction to the core principles and philosophy of Buddhism from the Tibetan Buddhist perspective. If you want a gentle introduction to Buddhist teachings, or have wondered about Buddhist beliefs, this course is a great start! In one day you will be introduced to the Buddha’s life and teachings. The course will explore what it means to be a Buddhist today and how this ancient philosophy can help you lead a happier, more peaceful life in modern times. Saturday 30 September 9.00am to 4.30pm, held in the Gompa at Chenrezig Institute. Facility fee $55

Anger, Patience and Forgiveness with Venerable Lhagsam Ksanti, which is translated as both ‘patience’ and ‘tolerance’, is the Buddhist art of being able to maintain a positive approach when things go wrong. It gives us the opportunity to choose beneficial reactions that are not driven by our usual compulsive mental habits of anger and jealousy, and helps us move towards forgiveness. It is one of the most essential skills we can learn to help us lead a happier, drama-free life. Saturday 2 September 9.00am to 4.00pm, held in the Gompa at Chenrezig Institute. Facility Fee $75.



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Buddhist Teachings - Sponsored Course*

Refuge in the Three Jewels: becoming a Buddhist with Geshe Tsultrim Taking refuge is the first step on the Buddhist path to inner

freedom, but it is not something new. We have been taking

refuge all our lives: some in money, some in drugs; most of

us in a relationship. These may offer temporary relief but,

in sober truth, seeking refuge in physical possessions and

transient pleasures merely deepens our confusion rather

than ending it.

Buddhist refuge is a process of turning inward which begins

with our discovery of our own unlimited potential. This

generates tremendous energy for the development of our

own wisdom. Perhaps the word ‘Buddha’ conjures up a

remote and oriental image. But ‘Buddha’ is just a word, and

it means totally opened mind, an ‘opened lotus.’ When we

realise our human potential and arrive at this total

openness of mind, we become Buddhas.

Lama Thubten Yeshe, 1978

Join Geshe Tsultrim as he explains what it means to be a Buddhist and how to start the process of turning inwards by taking refuge in our own Buddha nature; the Dharma teachings; and our community, the sangha. A Refuge Ceremony will be conducted for those who have attended this preparatory course and are ready to make this meaningful commitment to enter the Buddhist Path, identifying Geshela as one of their teachers. If this is the first time you have taken Refuge please register via our website so that we can prepare the necessary materials for your Refuge Ceremony. Saturday 23 September 9.00am to Sunday 24 September 3.30 pm held in the Gompa at Chenrezig Institute. This course is freely offered by the Chenrezig Institute community when you register via www.chenrezig.com.au

*Meals and accommodation are available separately.

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.



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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 in the Chenrezig Institute Gompa. 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 in the Chenrezig Institute Gompa. 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 Chenrezig Institute Gompa. 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: The Wisdom of Emptiness Retreat with Ven. Pema This retreat provides a chance to engage with meditations and mindfulness practices that support a direct experience of the teachings from The Wisdom of Emptiness module of the Discovering Buddhism program. It is an excellent opportunity to clear away any doubts and for those studying at home to enjoy group practice. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you didn’t attend the teaching weekend, there is still enormous benefit to be gained from the retreat. Saturday 9 September 9.00am to Sunday 10 September 3.30pm, held in the Gompa at Chenrezig Institute. Facility fee $108. Discovering Buddhism is a monthly program of teaching and retreat weekends. Please see our website for more details www.chenrezig.com.au

Venerable Pema is a masters program student, with 20 years of professional teaching experience. She imparts her Dharma knowledge with great enthusiasm and passion.

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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The Beautiful Mandala of Tara: A workshop with renowned Thangka artist Andy Weber This year Chenrezig Institute welcomes Andy Weber to share with us the beauty of Tara’s mandalas. We hope that you will join us for an inspirational art retreat in the welcoming and conducive environment at Chenrezig Institute. What Andy says about the Tara Mandala: (Tib: Droljang khyil.khor ) Born from the tears of Avalokitesvara, the Buddha of compassion, Tara grants protection

and relief from suffering. According to the myth, Green Tara appeared to the right of Avalokitesvara as the principle of active compassion that overcomes obstacles. White Tara, whose devotional practices overcome illness and extends one’s life span, sat to his left side. Called the ‘mother of all Buddhas’, she promises assistance when called upon. The three outer rings (fire, vajras, petals) of her mandala protect the inner sanctuary, her palace and the practitioner. Viewing the mandala is regarded as a blessing. About the course: Andy will support you through the process of drawing the mandala by creating a peaceful and inspiring environment with the recitation of mantras and prayers. He'll provide hands-on tuition to help you draw the mandala and will share insights into painting techniques used to complete the works. Students of all levels are welcome and you do not need to have artistic talent or previous experience to join in this beautiful experience. Saturday 16 September 9.00am to Wednesday 20 September 5.00pm, held in the Art Studio at Chenrezig Institute. Facility fee $200 for the weekend, or $300 for the entire retreat. Please note that food and accommodation are available separately. After the course: Garrey, Krissie and Carolyn — our Art Studio team — will be on hand throughout the course to make sure you have everything you need. At the conclusion of the course you'll be welcome to join other artists who regularly use the space to complete your mandala, or join in with regular workshops on drawing, mantra rolling, stupa making, tsa tsa painting and sutra writing.



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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 3 September 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 10 September 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. 15 and 30 September 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 September in the Gompa from 4.00pm

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. 10 September 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. 3 September 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. 6 September from 6.30pm in the Gompa.

Golden Light Sutra Recitation

This text brings peace and

happiness and has the

power to stop violence.

The Golden Light Sutra is

recited in English and

includes a break for chai

offering.

9 September from 9.00am

in the Tara Room, below

the Gompa.



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Family and Social Events

Dharma Club for Families Children and their parents are invited to join us for meditation, stories, puppet play, yoga and creative experiences in a welcoming family environment. Sessions are based on Ready Set Happy developed by The Foundation of Compassion and Wisdom. We look at: How we Think (Humility, Patience, Contentment, Delight), How we Act (Kindness, Honesty, Generosity, Right Speech) How we Relate to Others (Respect, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Loyalty) How we Find Meaning (Aspiration, Principles, Service, Courage).

Sunday 3 September 10.15am - 12 noon, in the Art Studio at Chenrezig Institute. By donation.

I AM: An inspirational evening in the Wellbeing Centre Join us for a light supper and an inspirational evening of film and conversation. I AM is a film focusing on transformation, based on interviews with remarkable men and women from the worlds of science, philosophy, and faith — including luminaries David Suzuki, Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Lynne McTaggart, Ray Anderson, John Francis, Coleman Barks, and Marc Ian Barasch. Saturday 9 September 6.00pm to 8.30pm in the Wellbeing Centre at Chenrezig Institute. Facility Fee: $20 including light supper and film.

I AM recounts what happened to the filmmaker after an accident left him incapacitated, possibly for good. Disillusioned with life on the A-list, he decided to start life anew. Armed with nothing but innate curiosity and a camera crew, Shadyac embarked upon a journey to

discover how he as an individual, and we as a race, can improve the way we live.

FDCW aims to help people everywhere to develop their innate capacity for compassion and wisdom in order to live a happy, peaceful and beneficial life.



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Wellbeing Program

Bringing Your Practice Home: Yoga Retreat with Annie McGhee Establishing an independent yoga practice can be challenging if you don’t know where to start. Many of us may attend a yoga class regularly, but feel unsure about what to do when we practice alone at home.

In this weekend workshop you will learn how to create sequences that will keep you engaged and dedicated, so that yoga can become part of your daily routine. We will explore a Yang practice in the mornings, which is an active style and a Yin, or more passive practice, in the afternoons. This retreat includes a booklet to ensure you can really take the practice and its benefits home with you. Friday 1 September 6.30pm to Saturday 2 September 4.30pm, at the Wellbeing Centre. Facility fee $85.

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.

The Voice of Nature: Environmental Art with Jono Bateman

Nature is speaking to us. Are we listening? Walk into the natural landscape and be inspired by the story of hope, growth, transformation and regeneration unfolding. Discover the universal ideas that weave nature and humans together and find expression for what moves you in the natural world. Back in the studio, with Jono’s guidance, you will get to create your own art piece, by reflecting on your discoveries from the morning spent by the rainforest creek. Suitable for everyone who shares our planet. No creative or artistic experience necessary. All materials supplied. Sunday 3 September 9.00am to 3.30pm, at the Wellbeing Centre at Chenrezig Institute. Facility fee $75 w.chenrezig.com.au

Jono Bateman has been exhibiting environmental art for 12 years. His art is an extension of his work as a bush regenerator and land care advocate.



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Wellbeing Program

How To Change Habits: Turning Aspiration into Action with Corey Jackson It can be surprisingly hard to change our habits – even when we know it’s in our best interest. Unused running shoes, gym memberships, maybe a yoga mat or meditation cushion gathering dust might be evidence of this. It can equally be as hard to act on bigger issues that are important to us when we feel overwhelmed and incapable of making a difference. Join us for a one-day workshop that presents a modern psychological understanding of habits, combined with some ancient techniques we can use to gain control over them. Saturday 9 September 9.00am - 4.30pm at the Wellbeing Centre at Chenrezig Institute. Facility fee $75

Empowered Eating with Lou Coles What is your ‘go-to’ food for when you are feeling blue or stressed-out? Do you use food to make yourself feel better? The reason these diets don’t last long-term is because they overlook the missing link in the weight management puzzle - your mental and emotional wellbeing. In this workshop you will have the opportunity to look a little deeper into your relationship with food and learn the tools to release your cravings and let-go of your reliance on food as a temporary fix. This is an opportunity to let go of unhealthy cravings and create healthy habits that will stick. Sunday 10 September 9.00am - 3.30pm at the Wellbeing Centre at Chenrezig Institute. Facility fee $75

Corey studied Buddhist philosophy, Tibetan language and meditation before gaining qualifications in Psychology and Sanskrit. He combines modern wisdom with ancient

Lou is an Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner. Her work is influenced by her career in science and the transformative experience of recovering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome



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Wellbeing Program

Return to Stillness: Yin Yoga with Annie McGhee

Yin yoga is a perfect counterbalance to our busy lives. It allows us to drop into ‘being’ rather than ‘doing’ by holding poses longer and passively. Yin practice is deeply nourishing and has myriad benefits for both body and mind.

Yin sequences improve the flow of energy into the internal organs and tissues around the joints where it may have become stagnant. Through the practice of Yin yoga, we can successfully combine both asanas and meditation into a deeply transformative practice. Friday 15 September 6.30pm – Saturday 16 September 4.30 pm, at the Wellbeing Centre. Facility fee $75.

Yantra Yoga with Emily Choeling

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.

In this day-course you will learn: The Nine Breathings — LungSang, to purify prana Loosening the Joints — Tsigjong The Eight Movements

Sunday 17 September 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.

Emily Choeling received her First Level Diploma training from Chögyal Namkhai Norbu in 2003 and Second

Level Diploma from Chögyal Namkhai Norbu in 2010.



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Wellbeing Program

Creativity to Replenish Ourselves with Juliette Kalifa We live in a busy world where we take little time to pause or reflect. I invite you to spend the day with me using arts as therapy. Art therapy differs from traditional art in that the emphasis is on the process of creating rather than on the end product. No experience with arts is necessary. Art making can help to stimulate imagination and creativity, to identify and clarify concerns, to express feelings that are difficult to discuss and to increase self awareness. Create the space and take the day to follow your heart spontaneously with colours, shapes and images, you may find another way to express how your life is, and consider other possibilities.

Saturday 23 September 9.00am - 4.00pm at the Wellbeing Centre at Chenrezig Institute. Facility fee $75.

Women Awakening with NeLi Martin Women approach spiritual practice, personal growth and development, relationships, work and business life in a manner different to men. Yet we find ourselves operating in a man’s world. It’s easy to think we should just try harder (and ‘man-up’). This workshop will explore practices that are specific to women. Come and feel the sisterhood that will support you to: get out of your head and into your body feel more alive and sensual open and active your heart and womb space feel into your intuition move with confidence in the world. connect in beauty Sunday 24 September 9.00am - 4.00pm at the Wellbeing Centre at Chenrezig Institute. Facility fee $75. Book www.chenrezig.com.au or with our friendly reception

Juliette Kalifa is a registered creative arts therapist and clinical supervisor with over twenty years experience in creative arts counselling with adults, children and groups

NeLi Martin is a Buddhist psychologist who integrates mindfulness, yoga and dance practices into her work.



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Teacher Care Create a karmic connection We are looking for committed students to help with cleaning and gardening on a regular basis at Geshe House. You’ll be creating an amazing amount of merit and a strong karmic connection with our precious teacher, Geshe Tsultrim. Monday to Friday between 10.30am and 12 noon.

Knitters Chai and craft for a cause

If you love knitting we’d love to chat with you. As part of Lama Zopa’s vision for social service, we are keen to start our Knitting for the Homeless project. You don’t need to be an accomplished knitter, just willing to have a go and encourage others with chai and conversation. Thursdays between 10.30 am and 12 noon.

School Student Visits Enjoy working with

teenagers?

We are looking for experienced Dharma students within our tradition who are happy to meet with school groups and answer their questions about our community and Buddhism. Theses visits are by appointment, so you can let us know what suits you.

Shop Assistants Do you love shopping?

Help us with cleaning, display and customer service in our Dharma shop and reception, and get to know all the members of our community.

Each of our passionate and

dedicated volunteers play a

pivotal role in supporting

Chenrezig Institute to create

an environment where

compassion and wisdom

can flourish.

Find out more:

www.chenrezig.com.au

HELPING US

Poster Distribution Help us get the word out!

Can you help us get our

flyers up on community

noticeboards across the

coast? This simple act

helps share our program

with others, and so

benefits the wider

community.

Volunteering at Chenrezig Institute



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Volunteer Coordinator Are you a people person? We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic person to take on the rewarding role of volunteer coordinator. You’ll be finding, inducting, supporting and managing our diverse volunteer team to ensure we create great conditions for the Dharma to flourish. This role is 30 hours a week with meals, onsite accommodation and access to teachings included.

Program Team Assistant Let’s keep the show on the road! We are looking for a Dharma student who is passionate about sharing the Dharma, supporting retreats and helping deliver our busy teaching schedule. You’ll be flexible and enjoy a wide variety of tasks from creating marketing materials and setting up events, to shopping for offerings and taking teachers on day trips. This role is 30 hours a week with meals, onsite accommodation and access to teachings included.

Visitor Information Team Do you love meeting new people and making them feel welcome? Join our Visitor Information Team and care for our visitors and teachers - and enjoy more courses, meals and accommodation at Chenrezig Institute as your reward. Once you’re trained as part of this team you can nominate the times and courses you are available to support.

Bakers Cake makes the world go round! If you love creating delicious homemade cakes and can join us for an early start in our commercial kitchen we’d love to meet you. We need bakers Thursday to Sunday between 6.00am and 10.00am.

Dharma Burning Team Help us manage our Dharma burning by committing to a regular monthly time on this soothing Dharma practice.

Gardeners

We are looking for regular

gardeners to help us

manage and develop our

grounds. If you’d like to

create, plant and help

maintain our grounds as a

beautiful and peaceful

sanctuary to support

spiritual practice we would

love to hear from you.

Volunteering at Chenrezig Institute



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Animals at Chenrezig Institute

Benefiting animals at Chenrezig

Institute We love having animal day visitors here at Chenrezig Institute and recently we’ve been thinking of ways we can make them feel more welcome. You may have noticed our new dog water bowls, bird baths and bird feeders around the grounds.

We’ve been looking after our native wildlife too, as we plant new varieties of native plants to support bird and butterfly populations - including the rare Birdwing Butterfly that is native to our property. Pictured here are some recent visitors to our nuns community. German Shepherd Maya is enjoying listening to the Sanghata Sutra recitation and our neighbourhood cat Gustav joined Ven. Kartson for several sessions of our Lama Tsongkhapa Retreat. If you are looking for practices to benefit your pet or other animals there are a variety of resources in our shop from FPMT. May all animals experience perfect peace.



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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 and answer questions about our history and tradition. 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

September

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

1 400 Stanzas

10.30am - 12noon

Guided Meditation

1.15pm - 1.45pm

Brining your Practice Home:

Yoga Retreat commences

6.30pm (Wellbeing)

2 Anger, Patience and Forgiveness

9.30am to 4.00pm

Brining your Practice Home:

Yoga Retreat concludes 4.30pm

3 Dharma Club 10.15am

(Art Studio) Tsa Tsa Painting 2.00pm

(Art Studio) Dzambala Puja 6.30pm Yes You can Meditate!

9.30am to 3.30pm Environmental Art 9.00am to 3.30pm (Wellbeing Centre)

4

Advanced Program

5

Advanced Program

6

Advanced Program

Medicine Bud-

dha Puja 6.30pm

7

Advanced Program

Taste of Tibetan

Buddhism

1.15pm - 2.30pm Mind and Cognition

6.30pm - 8.00pm

8 400 Stanzas

10.30am - 12noon

Guided Meditation

1.15pm - 1.45pm

9 DB: Wisdom of Emptiness Retreat

Commences 9am Golden Light Sutra

9.00am-12noon How to Change

Habits 9.00am-4.30pm

I AM 6.00pm to 8.30pm

(Wellbeing)

10 DB: Wisdom of Empti-ness Retreat Con-cludes 3.30pm

Vajrayogini Practice Day

9.30am to 3pm Mantra Rolling 10.00am to

3.00pm Empowered Eating

9.00am-3.30pm (Wellbeing)

11

12

13

14

Taste of Tibetan

Buddhism 1.15pm - 2.30pm

Mind and Cognition

6.30pm - 8.00pm

15 400 Stanzas

10.30am - 12noon

Guided Meditation

1.15pm - 1.45pm

Yin Yoga commences

6.30pm

Guru Puja

6.30pm

16

Shamatha Retreat

commences 9.00 am

Yin Yoga concludes 4.30pm

Tara Mandala with Andy Weber

(Art Studio)

commences 9.00 am

17 Shamatha Retreat concludes 3.30pm

Yantra Yoga

10 am - 4:00pm

Tara Mandala with Andy Weber

(Art Studio)

18

Advanced Program

Tara Manda-la with Andy

Weber

(Art Studio)

19

Advanced

Program

Tara Man-dala with Andy We-

ber

(Art Studio)

20

Advanced

Program

Tara Mandala with Andy

Weber

(Art Studio)

21

Advanced

Program

Taste of Tibetan

Buddhism

1.15pm - 2.30pm Mind and Cognition

6.30pm - 8.00pm

22 400 Stanzas

10.30am - 12noon

Guided Meditation

1.15pm - 1.45pm

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Refuge in the Three Jewels

Commences 9.00am

Creativity to

Replenish Our-selves

9.00am to 4.00pm (Wellbeing)

24

Refuge in the Three Jewels Concludes 3.30pm

Women Awakening 9.00am to 4.00pm

(Wellbeing)

25

Advanced Program

26

Advanced

Program

27

Advanced

Program

28

Advanced Program

Taste of Tibetan

Buddhism

1.15pm - 2.30pm

Tara Puja

4.00pm Mind and Cognition

6.30pm - 8.00pm

29 400 Stanzas

10.30am - 12noon

Guided Meditation

1.15pm - 1.45pm

30 Buddhism in a

Nutshell 9.00am to 4.30pm

Guru Puja

6.30pm

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