Lama Choedak Rinpoche, Milton NSW
Friday 15th - Sunday 17th March 2024

PUBLIC TALK 7–9pm. Friday 15th Mar 2023

Finding Purpose In Uncertain Times

More than ever, humanity seems to be facing a future of increased uncertainty and instability. We are reminded daily of the escalating threat of climate change, global conflict, health and social challenges, and with the advent of modern technologies, the pace of our lives seems to be speeding up more than ever. So how do we avoid becoming overwhelmed by fear, anxiety and hopelessness? Come along to this important discussion where Rinpoche will shed light on how to live your life with happiness, calmness and purpose, even amidst the greatest of challenges.

$20. All proceeds to the Sakya Temple of Peace project in Canberra.

WEEKEND TEACHINGS

Workshop 9.00am–1pm. Saturday 16th Mar 2024

Living Fully Each Day by Planning to Die

Discussing death is often considered to be gloomy and taboo, but in Buddhism it is understood that when we deny or reject the truth of impermanence and death we will be inclined to procrastinate, hold grudges and generally fail to extract the fullest potential from our lives. While on the other hand, having an open and accepting attitude towards the inevitability of death and the uncertainty of its timing will become a very powerful catalyst to wake us and become energised to live a life that is truly meaningful. In this workshop it will become evident how Planning to die will awaken the awareness of the Truth of Impermanence in you . Rinpoche will guide this process and provide a list of the important practical, interpersonal and spiritual actions that we may like to consider in order to live a life that is deeply meaningful and fulfilling & at the end to face death with confidence, peace and freedom from regrets. As it is said, "how we live is how we will die."

$45 / $40 members & concession. Lunch & Morning Tea provided

Workshop 2.00pm - 5.30pm. Saturday 16th Mar 2024

Graceful Exits, Understanding the Process of Dying

In Buddhism the actual dying process has been very well documented and is explained as a process of dissolution of the four elements of earth, water, fire and air. Rather than viewing death as an ending or something to be feared, practitioners see death as the greatest opportunity to awaken to what is known as the Clear Light nature of ones being and to gain freedom from the endless cycles of suffering.
During this afternoons workshop Rinpoche will give detailed instructions on how we can train to go through the dying process with awareness, confidence & grace.

$30 / $25 members & concession.

Teaching 9.00am–5.00pm. Sunday 17th Mar 2024

37 Factors of Enlightenment

The ‘thirty-seven factors of enlightenment’ concern the stages of mental development designed to free the mind from suffering and its causes – starting with a deluded mind, all the way to attaining perfect enlightenment. They are taught in classical Buddhist Sutras, both in the Theravada and Mahayana. They are listed in seven groups:

Four types of mindfulness
Four efforts
Four legs of miracles
Five powers,
Five strengths
Seven limbs of enlightenment; and
the Noble eightfold path.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to receive an in person, clear and complete overview of the entire Buddhist path from a highly accomplished Tibetan Buddhist Master!

$75 / $65 members & concession. Lunch & Morning Tea provided

Zoom Options and Prices available on Booking

Refuge Ceremony

Rinpoche has kindly agreed to offer a refuge ceremony for those who would like to formalise their faith and confidence in the Buddhist path.The ceremony will take place at the end of the teaching on Sunday afternoon. Please email mbcmilton@gmail.com if you would like to participate or have any questions.

Manjushri Buddhist Centre is dedicated to providing precious Dharma teachings to all, if you are facing financial hardship please let us know via this email link and we will be very happy to support you in receiving these teachings - mbcmilton@gmail.com

Born in Tibet in 1954, Lama Choedak Rinpoche and his family resettled in Nepal after the Chinese occupation. He received formal education as well as 12 years monastic training followed by a traditional 3 year solitary meditation retreat. He has served as translator to many of the greatest Buddhist masters of our time. Rinpoche has now been teaching in the west for over 30 years, he is a gifted communicator and able to share the most profound aspects of Buddhist wisdom in a way that is relevant and applicable to our everyday life situations.