February 2020
Losar Party – Year of the Iron Mouse (Lunar new year celebrations)
Join us at E-Vam to welcome in the Tibetan year of the iron mouse. There will be puja, refreshments, and finger food. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Find out more »March 2020
JAPANESE BRUSH CALLIGRAPHY (SHODO)
In these workshops, Jinesh Wilmot will introduce the ‘brush way’ or Shodo – Japanese Brush Calligraphy. Using a mindful approach, you will learn to write some of the basic Chinese & Japanese characters (Kanji) using brush and ink (Sumi); exploring the three forms of writing, known in Japanese as Kaisho, Gyosho and Sosho. Participants will select Japanese-Chinese character examples of their choice to practice with. During the workshop, time will be allocated for sitting and walking meditation. No previous experience…
Find out more »Introduction to Buddhist Meditation for U35s
This course will provide an introduction to meditation. You will learn how to cultivate a healthy relationship with your body, thoughts, and emotions, and with others. Throughout the course you will be guided through practices of self-reflection and meditation-in-action, and learn about progressive stages of meditative practice All under 35 courses are delivered by experienced practitioners and students of Traleg Rinpoche engaged in long-term study of Buddhist philosophy. Session dates: Thursdays, March 12, 19 and 26 Session Times: 6.00pm to…
Find out more »April 2020
Easter Retreat 2020
E-Vam Institute's annual retreat is suitable for all levels of students and is a wonderful opportunity to deepen one’s practice in the tranquil setting at Maitripa Centre, Healesville. The program will include indo-tibetan yoga and pranayama sessions, shamatha and walking meditation and traditional ritual puja (chanting & singing) practices of Green Tara and Chenrezig. Retreat Schedule 6 am Green Tara puja 7.30 am Breakfast 9 am Yoga & meditation 10 am Break 10.30 am …
Find out more »May 2020
Buddhist Philosophy Discussion Group for U35s
A series of discussion groups based on key Buddhist ideas such as the four noble truths, ethics, meditation, wisdom and compassion. Offering a warm and inviting environment, each class dives deep into discussing these ideas and how they apply to our daily lives. Based on authentic and illuminating teachings by Traleg Rinpoche IX, effectively facilitated by his students. Material will be made available prior to the group. These sessions are sure to get you thinking more deeply about key themes…
Find out more »October 2020
Pranayama and Indo-Tibetan Yoga for U35’s
In this course you will be introduced to techniques that are used to ease and stabilise the body and mind in order to generate a conducive environment for meditation. These practices are suitable for both beginners and seasoned meditation practitioners. Instructor: Daniel Blaze Daniel is the current caretaker at Maitripa Centre, Healesville Australia. Daniel met and subsequently became a student of Traleg Rinpoche in 1999, and has since served Rinpoche in various capacities in both Australia and America. After being…
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