This half day workshop involves an explanation of the history, techniques and applications of mindfulness as well as practical meditations.
Ven Lhundrup is a former radio DJ who discovered meaning though devoting his life to mind transformation. Read about Ven Lhundrup here
Fee: $35/30, incl morning tea.
Venerable Lhundrup, a resident teacher at Atisha centre and author of How to meditate, will visit us for two weeks in July. He is a former Melbourne DJ who now lends his deep voice to ways we can help ourselves to be happier by transforming our minds. Despite what we sometimes think, no amount of money, social life or fame can make us happy if our mind is restless and miserable. We search everywhere outside but rarely consider that the solution to our problems lies inside. Venerable Lhundrup will help us to discover some of these possibilities.
Read an article about Ven Lhundrup from the Bendigo advertiser here http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/2745380/a-monks-life-in-bendigo-video/?cs=140
Eight verses of thought transformation:
Mondays 10th and 17th July, 7-8.30 pm
Thursdays 13th and 20th July, 7-8.30 pm.
Facility fee: $18/15 per class.
Introduction to mindfulness meditation
During this half day workshop Ven Lhundrup will explain the history, techniques and applications of mindfulness. He will guide us in a variety of meditations.
Sat July 15th, 9am-1.00pm
Facility fee: $35/30
Meditation on giving and taking
Sat July 22nd, 10 am-4pm
We will have a shared vegetarian lunch and ask those attending to bring something to share.
Facility fee: $55/50
The combined teachings and workshops can be attended as the Discovering Buddhism unit on Transforming problems. Those wishing to complete this unit, please register with Fran at HMT. Reading material is provided and a test will be included.
Geshe Sonam will lead us through this practice that enhances our recitations of the mantra of Vajrasattva. Vajrasattva is a manifestation of our enlightened mind, and is especially associated with purification of negative karma. If you wish to come along and take this as a blessing you are most welcome. Dharma students who have refuge can take the empowerment. We will also be taking the Bodhisattva vows as part of the ceremony.
Time: & pm
Facility fee: $20.