KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE AUSTRALIA & KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE MELBOURNE

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1 2018 KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE AUSTRALIA & KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE MELBOURNE

2 OUR TEMPLE IN THE DANDENONG RANGES Kadampa Meditation Centre (KMC) Australia is the national centre for the New Kadampa Tradition in Australia. Located on a mountainside, an hour outside of Melbourne in the lush forest of the Dandenong Ranges, it is the perfect place for enjoying inner peace. KMC Australia has a warm and welcoming residential community and provides classes and retreats for all levels of interest. KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE AUSTRALIA KMC Australia s beautiful World Peace Temple was created through the pure vision of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, founder of the New Kadampa Tradition, and the joyful dedication of many volunteers. The Temple is host to a number of local, national and international events every year. The Temple is located at 25 McCarthy Road, Monbulk. drop-in classes mondays pm with resident teacher gen kelsang dornying classes also run on wednesdays - see website for details

3 OUR TEMPLE IN THE CITY Kadampa Meditation Centre Melbourne provides a comfortable and relaxed environment in which people can discover the benefits of meditation and modern Buddhism for themselves. KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE MELBOURNE It offers a full meditation program suitable for everyone, from those who seek simple relaxation to those who wish to find lasting inner peace and contentment through following the Buddhist path. We hold regular meditation classes and courses at our city Temple, in addition to classes held at other venues around Melbourne. An indepth weekly study program is also provided for people who want to deepen their understanding of Buddha s teachings. The Temple is located at 140 Queen St, Melbourne CBD. drop-in classes tuesdays pm with resident teacher gen kelsang dornying classes also run on mondays & wednesdays - see website for details

4 GESHE KELSANG GYATSO OUR FOUNDER & TRADITION Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso rinpoche, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU), is a Spiritual Guide for the modern world. A fully accomplished and world-renowned Buddhist meditation master, he has introduced an authentic Buddhist lineage grounded in ancient wisdom into the modern world and shown how it can be applied by anyone, Buddhist or non-buddhist, to solve our daily problems, improve our personal relationships, and eventually attain a deep and lasting happiness and inner peace. Geshe Kelsang s extraordinary teachings embodied in his 22 highly acclaimed books teach simple practices that are easy to follow, but which lead us from the state of an ordinary being to the attainment of enlightenment, which is the ultimate goal of our human life. All of Geshe Kelsang s activities are dedicated to bringing about world peace by helping us develop its true cause - inner peace - through meditation and other practices. To this end he has established hundreds of meditation centres throughout the world and trained modern Buddhist teachers to teach in them.

5 MODERN KADAMPA BUDDHISM The New Kadampa Tradition International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) is an international association of Mahayana Buddhist study and meditation centres founded by Venerable Geshe-la in 1991 to offer the practical wisdom of Kadampa Buddhism to the people of our modern world. The NKT-IKBU follows the pure tradition of Mahayana Buddhism handed down in an unbroken lineage from Buddha Shakyamuni through the ancient Kadampa teachers Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa and introduced into the West by Geshe Kelsang.

6 GEN-LA KELSANG DEKYONG OUR GENERAL SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, the General Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU, is a modern Buddhist nun dedicated to helping people from all walks of life attain lasting happiness through developing inner peace. She has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for thirty years, during which time she has inspired thousands of people around the world through her sincere reliance on her Spiritual Guide, taking his teachings to heart and putting them into practice in every aspect of her life. Gen-la Dekyong is a highly experienced Buddhist teacher who has taught at many different centres internationally. She is a very powerful teacher who makes Buddha s teachings easily accessible and through her example shows how to integrate these teachings into daily life.

7 how to transform your life PUBLIC TALK WITH GEN-LA DEKYONG 4 JAN 2018 MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE Join us for a very special event with Gen-la Dekyong and bring in the new year with the inspiring guidance of this powerful Teacher. Based on Geshe Kelsang Gyatso s extraordinary book, How to Transform Your Life, this event will reveal how to find real happiness by transforming our mind.

8 SPECIAL EVENTS GEN WITH OUR KELSANG RESIDENT RABTEN TEACHER OUR NATIONAL SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Gen Kelsang Rabten is the NKT-IKBU National Spiritual Director of Kadampa Buddhism for Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. Gen Rabten has trained under the guidance of Venerable Geshe-la for over 20 years. His teachings are precise and compassionate, and he exemplifies the essence of the modern Kadampa way of life. THE RENUNCIATE A SPECIAL WEEKEND COURSE NOVEMBER KMC AUSTRALIA On this weekend course Gen Rabten will explain how to improve our wisdom and thus align our intention with our most heartfelt wish: to be happy all the time and permanently free from suffering. By doing this, renunciation will dawn in our heart and there will be nothing that can stop us from making our present human life incredibly meaningful. Join us at KMCA for this unmissable event!

9 AUSTRALIAN DHARMA CELEBRATION KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE AUSTRALIA APRIL with Gen Kelsang Rabten Join the Australian Dharma community for a long weekend of meditations, teachings, and the blessing empowerment of Medicine Buddha from National Spiritual Director, Gen Kelsang Rabten. Everybody is welcome!

10 GEN KELSANG DORNYING OUR RESIDENT TEACHER Gen Kelsang Dornying is the Resident Teacher of both Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia and Kadampa Meditation Centre Melbourne. He has been teaching Kadam Dharma in Australia for over 14 years. He is an inspiring and light-hearted teacher of modern Buddhism who makes Buddha s teachings clear, accessible and applicable to modern life. SPRING FESTIVAL REVIEW & RETREAT 9-11 JUNE KMC AUSTRALIA On this weekend course and retreat, Gen Dornying and Kelsang Ani will share the inspiration of Genla Thubten s teachings on wisdom - showing how Buddha s famous teachings from the Heart Sutra can be integrated into Tantric practice and used to awaken our own limitless potential. This course will be based on the teachings given at the NKT International Spring Festival in the UK.

11 BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI EMPOWERMENT 3 March KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE MELBOURNE With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Dornying This March at KMC Melbourne s annual empowerment, start a special connection with the source of the liberating teachings on happiness: Buddha Shakyamuni. This year at our city Temple, Gen Dornying will grant the empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni, opening the door to special inspiration and the power to practise the teachings of Buddha skilfully and joyfully. In this way we will discover the real meaning of a happy life. GREEN TARA EMPOWERMENT October KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE AUSTRALIA With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Dornying On this weekend course, Gen Dornying will grant the empowerment of the female Buddha Green Tara and explain how to use her sublime meditations to transcend our suffering experience, and enjoy the bliss of an open heart. The weekend will be followed by a guided Tantric retreat with Gen Dornying. See our special retreats page for details.

12 AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE AUSTRALIA 4-9 JAN 2019 The Australian Festival is a 6-day event which will draw people from throughout Australia to receive a blessing empowerment, teachings and to be guided in retreat by senior national and international NKT teachers. Everybody is welcome!

13 DROP-IN CLASSES Our weekly drop-in meditation classes are taught by qualified Buddhist teachers, and are very easy to understand and apply to our daily lives. The classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced practitioners, and emphasise how to use meditation and subsequent practices amidst the busyness of modern, daily life. Everybody is welcome! albert park mondays pm berwick thursdays pm cbd MONDAYS pm tuesdays pm WEDNESdays pm WEDNESdays pm doncaster east tuesdays pm federation square tuesdays pm fitzroy north wednesdays pm hampton mondays pm monbulk mondays pm wednesdays 11am-12.30pm WEDNESDAYS PM MORNINGTON WEDNESDAYS pm st kilda thursdays pm WARBURTON THURSdays pm williamstown mondays pm Monthly Kids classes see website for details meditateinmelbourne.org

14 SPECIAL RETREATS at our temple in the dandenong ranges Weekend meditation retreats 6-8 jul & 2-4 nov Escape the stress and busyness of life and discover the peace of meditation for yourself. These retreats provide an excellent introduction to meditation and are a perfect break for those with busy lives. post dharma celebration retreat apr Connect more deeply with Medicine Buddha s blessings and take the teachings of the Australian Dharma Celebration deeper into your heart through guided meditation. This is a silent retreat. Summer Festival Review retreat aug Gain a deeper insight into Highest Yoga Tantra, and journey into the world of Vajrayogini through the practice of The Blissful Path. This retreat is only open to those who have received Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment.

15 silence is golden sep Enjoy the stillness of silence in this beginner s silent retreat. In this retreat, explore the sublime meditations for a clear mind, find peace, insights and understand the power of silent retreat through your own experience. vajrayogini counting retreat 31 aug - 2 Oct Forge a close connection with Buddha Vajrayogini, and be cared for in this and all your future lives by reciting her mantra 100,000 times in retreat. For Highest Yoga Tantra practitioners only. green tara empowerment retreat oct Learn the Tantric practices that enable you to arise as Buddha Tara in meditation. By doing this we will receive special, quick protection from Green Tara and start a journey to becoming her ourself. the renunciate retreat NOV Discover the inner pathway to everlasting freedom and happiness through meditation. Be guided into the sublime mind of renunciation and set yourself free from samsara.

16 MEDITATION DAY COURSES From practical tools for managing daily problems and improving happiness, to comprehensive guidance and instruction for spiritual development, our day courses are an ideal way explore particular Buddhist topics. Our courses include teaching and meditation sessions, are open to everyone, and are suitable for all levels of experience, including beginners. course prices day courses $75 half-day courses $40 AT OUR DANDENONG RANGES TEMPLE Faith: how to rely upon a spiritual guide sat 17 feb death: teachings for a happy life sat 19 may learn to meditate half-day courses sat 12 may Sat 8 sep sat 15 dec

17 AT OUR CITY MEDITATION CENTRE building self-confidence sat 3 feb fear less sat 7 apr happiness, success & the law of karma sat 5 may breaking bad habits sat 16 jun the art of acceptance sat 14 jul learn to meditate half-day courses sat 17 mar sat 30 jun overcoming stress & anxiety sat 18 aug letting go of the past sat 15 sep self esteem sat 13 oct stop worrying, start living sat 10 nov Death: teachings for a happy life sat 8 dec

18 COMMITTED STUDY PROGRAMS the foundation study program The Foundation Program (FP) is a way to deepen your experience of Buddha s teachings and find meaning and lasting happiness in your modern life. Joining FP involves studying the entire section of a book and trying to attend all classes, one of which is an end-of-term exam. the teacher training program The Teacher Training Program is the perfect basis for transforming our minds and swiftly progressing on the spiritual path. With this deeper understanding and clarity we can become a fully qualified teacher of the New Kadampa Tradition. Both Centres provide the opportunity to gain deeper familiarity through systematic study and practice.

19 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS These Festivals provide a precious opportunity to study and practise the special presentation of modern Buddhism taught by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the Founder of the NKT. You will come away not only refreshed and relaxed but also spiritually re-energised. These festivals are always taught by senior NKT Teachers (pictured right). Gen-la Dekyong Gen-la Jampa spring festival uk may summer festival uk 27 july 11 august fall festival portugal 5-11 october kadampafestivals.org Gen-la Khyenrab Gen-la Thubten

20 SPECIAL GUEST TEACHERS gen kelsang rabten australian dharma celebration apr the renunciate course nov Gen Kelsang Rabten is the NKT-IKBU National Spiritual Director for Australia & New Zealand. He has trained for many years with Venerable Geshe-la, and sets an inspiring example of the Buddhist way of loving kindness. gen kelsang drolkyi summer festival review aug Gen Kelsang Drolkyi is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Singapore. With almost 30 years of experience including 22 years of ordination, Gen Drolkyi has inspired people worldwide through her knowledge, skill and loving example. gen kelsang tsalden self esteem day course 13 oct Gen Kelsang Tsalden is the Resident Teacher of Tara Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Brisbane, and Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Centre on the Gold Coast. Having practised Kadampa Buddhism for 12 years, her clear inspiring teachings and joyful manner make Buddhist wisdom accessible to all.

21 kelsang ani spring festival review 9-10 jun Kelsang Ani is the Resident Teacher of Dharmapala Kadampa Meditation Centre in Perth. Ani has been studying & practising Buddha s teachings for over 15 years. Her teachings are delivered in a practical manner with warmth and compassion. kelsang lhachog silence is golden retreat sep Kelsang Lhachog is the Resident Teacher of Mahasiddha Kadampa Meditation Centre in Sydney. Lhachog has been studying & practising Buddha s teachings for over 20 years. She presents Buddha s teachings with beautiful clarity, warmth and sincerity. kadam mick marcon the renunciate course nov Mick Marcon is the Resident Teacher at Losang Dragpa Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Newcastle. With his clear understanding of Buddha s teachings and down-to-earth manner, he inspires people to develop a peaceful mind, thereby uncovering for ourself a deep contentment and happiness. kelsang luma death day course & retreat may Kelsang Luma is the Resident Teacher of Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Adelaide. Luma is well loved for her humility, energy and joy in sharing Buddha s instructions. Her practical and uplifting teachings enable people from all walks of life to solve their daily problems through developing inner peace.

22 CREATING WORLD PEACE international temples project The International Temples Project was founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso with the aim to introduce the Buddhist faith and practice of the New Kadampa Tradition publicly, and to exemplify contemporary Buddhist practice through public service. It achieves this through building traditional and non-traditional styled Temples, meditation and retreat centres, and through the activities of World Peace Cafes and Tharpa Publications. tharpa publications distributing wisdom Tharpa Publications Australia is a not-for-profit organisation and is part of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union. Tharpa publishes the works of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who skilfully presents the essential practices of Buddhism in a way that is easy to understand and to put into practice in modern everyday life. For more information visit

23 WORKING HOLIDAY VISITS AT OUR DANDENONG RANGES TEMPLE We offer free bed and board for a week, including three delicious vegetarian meals a day, in return for 30 hours work within the community. Evenings and weekends are free to enjoy a range of meditation classes or simply to soak up the natural beauty of the Dandenong Ranges. For information and to apply online, visit our website - meditateinmelbourne.org - or us at: workingvisits@kadampa.org.au BECOMING A RESIDENT AT OUR DANDENONG RANGES TEMPLE One of the most powerful ways to experience the Buddhist way of life is by becoming part of a residential spiritual community like that of Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia. The spiritual community at KMC Australia is a modern day example of how putting Buddha s teachings into practice creates a peaceful and harmonious environment that is a pleasure for all who visit. For more information visit our website.

24 DIARY MEDITATE IN THE MOUNTAINS feb 17 day course - faith: how to rely upon a spiritual guide feb amitayus retreat apr australian dharma celebration apr post dharma celebration retreat may 12 half-day course - learn to meditate may day course & retreat - death jun 9-11 spring festival review & retreat jul 6-8 weekend meditation retreat aug summer festival review & retreat aug 31-oct 2 vajrayogini counting retreat sep 8 half-day course - learn to meditate sep silence is golden retreat oct green tara empowerment & retreat nov 2-4 weekend meditation retreat nov the renunciate weekend course & retreat dec 15 half-day course - learn to meditate jan 4-9 (2019) australian festival MEDITATE IN THE CITY jan 4 public talk: how to transform your life feb 3 day course - building self-confidence mar 3 buddha shakyamuni empowerment mar 17 half-day learn to meditate apr 7 day course - fear less may 5 day course - happiness, success & the law of karma jun 16 day course - breaking bad habits jun 30 half-day course - learn to meditate jul 14 day course - the art of acceptance aug 18 day course - overcoming stress & anxiety sep 15 day course - letting go of the past oct 13 day course - self esteem nov 10 day course - stop worrying, start living dec 8 day course - death: teachings for a happy life join us on facebook facebook.com/kmcaustralia kadampa meditation centre australia 25 mccarthy road monbulk vic meditateinmelbourne.org info@kadampa.org.au kadampa meditation centre melbourne 140 queen st melbourne vic meditateinmelbourne.org info@meditateinmelbourne.org