Date & Time: Saturday 4 September 2.00-5.00pm
Venue: Vajrayana Institute, 9 Victoria Square, Ashfield

Caught-up as we normally are in the "busyness" of our lives and over the course of having to deal with all the many practical necessities that confront us each day, we often lose sight of a very simple yet fundamental fact about ourselves - we all want to be happy; we all, whether we've thought about it or not, want a successful life. In this public talk, Jampa will explore what constitutes a happy, successful life and the part that love and compassion play in bringing it about. Free of charge. All are welcome. No booking necessary.

Andy Weber, renowned Buddhist artist who has spent 7 years studying the iconographic art of Tibetan Buddhism under guidance of accomplished masters in northern India and Nepal, is back at VI on 1-3 October to conduct a workshop and to give a public talk on the deities of long life.

Public Talk on Symbolism in Tibetan Art: Long Life Deities
Friday 1 Oct 7.00-8.30pm

Tibetan Art Workshop on Long Life Deities: Namgyalma, White Tara and Amitayus
Sat-Sun 2-3 Oct, 10.00am-5.00pm

Booking essential. Call VI office 02 9798 9644 for information and registration.

Join us for a very special screening of the documentary "Dalai Lama Renaissance"

This is a fund-raising event to benefit Geshe Samten's college in India, Tsawa Khangtsen of Sera Jey monastery.

Date & Time: Saturday 25 September 2010, 7.00pm
Venue: Vajrayana Institute, 9 Victoria Square, Ashfield

Movie: "DALAI LAMA Renaissance"
(narrated by Harrison Ford)

"Everybody thinks of changing humanity, and nobody thinks of changing himself."
- A quote from "Dalai Lama Renaissance"

This is the first screening of the documentary in Australia. Described by Geshe Samten as a very moving film, this documentary gives "a very unique and intimate experience with the Dalai Lama" when he is in the company of 40 prominent thinkers who have gathered in Dharamsala for a meeting to "solve the world's problems."

You will also enjoy a taste of Tibet with a generous serving of authentic Tibetan food, including the famous Tibetan mo.mo (dumplings) and much more.

Cost: $40 per ticket. Call VI office for information and to purchase tickets.