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Opening Forum – Buddhist Summer School 2020

Maitripa Centre 528 Myers Creek Road, Healesville, Victoria, Australia

The opening forum is an opportunity to hear the Summer School speakers engage in discussion of one of life’s big questions. There will be an opportunity for audience members to ask questions. 9.30am-11am Saturday – Lecture Hall 1 All welcome, the forum is free of charge and open to the public. Join us for morning…

Free

SAVES THE DATE! Buddhist Summer School 2023

Maitripa Centre 528 Myers Creek Road, Healesville, Victoria, Australia

37th Annual Buddhist Summer School Start your New Year by immersing yourself in teachings from Theravada, Tibetan and Zen Buddhism. Opening Forum 9:30am to 11am Saturday The opening forum is an opportunity to hear the Summer School speakers engage in discussion of one of life’s big questions. There will be an opportunity for audience members…

Free

Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind

Maitripa Centre 528 Myers Creek Road, Healesville, Victoria, Australia

ZEN MIND, BEGINNER’S MIND with Teishin Shona Innes In these sessions, the three forms of Zen meditation – bowing, sitting and walking - will be introduced.  The classic text, ‘Zen Mind, Beginners Mind’ by Shunryu Suzuki, will be used to support this essential practice and understanding of the three forms. 2 units Monday & Tuesday…

Urban Day Retreat for Under 35s

E-Vam Institute 673 Lygon Street, Princes Hill, Victoria, Australia

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be on a Buddhist retreat? E-Vam Institute is offering a one day retreat in Princes Hill to give you a taste of what retreat is like.  The whole day program focuses on Tibetan yoga, meditation, Buddhist philosophy and ritual practice, incorporating aspects of retreat such as noble…

$20 – $30

JAPANESE BRUSH CALLIGRAPHY (SHODO)

E-Vam Institute 673 Lygon Street, Princes Hill, Victoria, Australia

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…

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation for U35s – Online

E-Vam Institute 673 Lygon Street, Princes Hill, Victoria, Australia

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…

$15 – $20

Buddhist Philosophy Discussion Group for U35s – Online

Online - E-Vam Institute

Discussion Group for Under 35s: The Four Noble Truths “The Buddhist path begins with the recognition of suffering - not just the pointed suffering of sickness, aging, or death, but the vague feeling of anxiety and dissatisfaction that underlies every moment of our lives.  Buddhism calls this dukkah, and the bad news is that it’s all-pervasive…

Free

ONLINE Urban Day Retreat for Under 35s

E-Vam Institute 673 Lygon Street, Princes Hill, Victoria, Australia

POSTPONED - NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY! Take the time out to learn and practice meditation and yoga, whilst learning about Buddhism during E-Vam Institute's Online One Day Urban Retreat. Open to newcomers and those who have an ongoing interest in Buddhism, E-Vam is offering the opportunity to participate in a one day online…

$20 – $30