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Introduction to Buddhism

ven_chokyiFind out how Buddhism can enhance your life

One evening of questions and answers

with Ven Chokyi
Wednesday 8 July 7.00- 8.30pm
During this introductory evening you will get a chance to find out how the ancient Buddhist philosophy can enhance our 21st Century daily lives. Come along with your
questions. Free

Last Updated ( Thursday, 02 July 2009 06:52 )
 
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Public Talk & Photographic Exhibition

339smalltaktsangweb'Being Reborn in Bhutan'

Monday 13 July 6.30pm
at Vajrayana Institute, 9 Victoria Square, Ashfield.

Renate Ogilvie, inspiring senior teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, talks about her journey to Bhutan in May this year. Renate will launch the photographic exhibition by Julie Martin featuring Bhutan and Cambodia.

For many years Renate has been teaching ways to apply Buddhist philosophy to ordinary, daily life and recently she travelled to Bhutan to explore how this Buddhist country does it. Bhutan is unique in taking happiness seriously enough to use it as a measure on how its inhabitants are feeling in their daily life. Instead of measuring GNP (gross national product) it measures GNH (gross national happiness).

Photographic exhibition featuring Bhutan and Cambodia

Julie Martin is a fine art and portrait photographer from the Blue Mountains. Her exhibition will feature images of Bhutan’s famous monasteries, architectural details displaying the finely detailed painted images on exteriors and interiors, traditional landscapes, some Buddhist ceremonial objects and some whimsical candid people photographs.  Also featured are images of Angkor Wat and jungle temple ruins in Cambodia.

The exhibition will be open to the public from 13 July to 20 August
during office hours 10am to 5pm weekdays.

Both events are free.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 02 July 2009 05:34 )
 
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama to appear at Mind & Its Potential 2009!

hhdl-04His Holiness the Dalai Lama has a fascination for science. As a boy, he tinkered with machines, made startling discoveries through his telescope and questioned his teachers when his own observations contradicted the Buddhist scriptures.

Last Updated ( Friday, 10 April 2009 15:49 ) Read more...
 
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Join our weekly drop-in meditation classes

0478 vaj news july 2007 39_meditationsmJoin us in meditation on every Tuesday evening (7-8.30pm) and Friday morning (10-11am) during school terms. Take this opportunity to cultivate the positive  qualities of your mind and heart such as mindfulness, love, compassion and wisdom together with like-minded people in the friendly supportive atmosphere at VI.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 June 2009 04:33 )
 
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The Four Applications of Mindfulness

alan wallace photo web09Now fully booked - put your name on the waitinglist for this wonderful retreat with renowned Buddhist scholar and teacher B. Alan Wallace!

This is the 3rd year that VI is holding this incredibly popular week-long retreat lead by Alan Wallace. Now is the time to book if you are thinking about attending.
Click here for information about cost and booking.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 16 June 2009 04:59 )
 
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