Buddhist Meditations, Teachings & Practices

with Hobart Buddhist Meditation Centre

A program of weekly sessions that include instruction in Buddhist meditation practices and presentations of Buddhist teachings together with opportunities for questions and discussion. Beginners are welcome.

During 2024 we will present and investigate the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, one of the major texts of Tibetan Buddhism. This text outlines a progressive path of mental and emotional transformation involving study, contemplation and meditation. This path enables ordinary people like us to develop increasing levels of mental calm, kindness, happiness, and clarity about reality. These qualities in turn, enable us to help others more effectively.

The first Tuesday of each month is devoted to introducing and practising various types of Buddhist meditation. This is a great opportunity to learn to meditate from experienced meditators in a supportive environment.

For the remaining Tuesdays of each month, we present the Buddhist philosophical framework and the logical arguments and ethical guidelines that when contemplated and practiced lead to transformation of the mind and heart. There will also be a short meditation and opportunity for questions and discussion each session.

The sessions are presented by senior students from Hobart Buddhist Meditation Centre who have studied and practiced Buddhist teachings for several decades.

There is no charge for attending, however participants are encouraged to make a donation toward Hobart Buddhist Meditation Centre’s ongoing running costs when booking a ticket. Suggested donation $5-$25 per session according to your circumstances.

If you wish to attend in person, please be reassured that our venue is wheelchair accessible. For those wishing to attend via Zoom, the link will be sent by email after you book.

Upcoming Program

This month we enjoy teachings on developing the good heart, growing compassion through the development of loving kindness and bodhicitta - the wish to bring all beings to liberation and the enactment of the six perfections.

How does compassion change our lives and the world? How does it give us greater freedom and joy and strength of mind to face adversity? And most importantly, how do we develop a love that is "vast as the oceans, deep as the sea"?

Come along and find out!

Ven. Ayya Yeshe is Abbess of Bodhicitta Dakini Buddhist Monastery. She trained in the Sakya, Nyingma and Theravada schools of Buddhism. She started a charity in Central India called Bodhicitta Foundation (and lived near a slum for 13 years). Ven Ayya is an engaged Buddhist, teacher, contemplative and is a sacred chants artist and author of "Everyday Enlightenment" (Harper Collins).

Nov 5th: Bodhicitta with Ven. Ayya Yeshe

Nov 12th Bodhicitta with Ven. Ayya Yeshe

Nov 19th: Video & Discussion on Bodhicitta

Nov 26th: Bodhicitta with Ven. Ayya Yeshe

The Dharma Library will be open for browsing and borrowing 7:30pm – 8:30pm on Tuesday 12th and 26th November.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

An opportunity to learn and practice mindfulness and other meditations.
An introduction and explanation of both basic and more advanced teachings of the Buddha.
A supportive environment to discuss and ask questions about Buddhist teachings and practice.

WHAT TO BRING

Your curiosity, interest and intention to find out or learn more about Buddhism.
A cushion or two if you wish to meditate in a traditional cross-legged posture.
Meditating while sitting on a chair or lying on the floor is also fine if this is more comfortable for you.

HOW TO FIND THE GOLDEN ROOM

Please go to this page which will show you how to access the room where meditations are held.

WHAT ABOUT COVID?

The Tasmanian Department of Health classifies the current risk as low.

We ask that you please attend from home if you are experiencing COVID-19 or cold or flu-like symptoms.

People at risk of severe illness should consider wearing a face mask when attending in person.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Please Note: For people experiencing mental health conditions, meditation is not a substitute for professional clinical treatment. In particular, meditation may be harmful for people experiencing Complex Trauma, PTSD, significant Substance Dependence or Psychotic Disorders. If in doubt, please seek advice from a psychologist or psychiatrist.

Got a question? Please contact info@tashicholing.net