Attend teachings on the Lam Rim, the graduated path to enlightenment. Buddha House offers authentic Dharma teachings in the Mahayana Tibetan tradition for all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners.
Introduction to Buddhism
LEVEL Beginner
START DATE 2 March 2024
DURATION 4 sessions
TIME Saturday mornings, 10am – 12pm
AVAILABLE ONLINE No
This beginner’s course assumes little or no knowledge about Buddhism. It presents basic Buddhist philosophy and principles within the Tibetan Mahayana context. The course is presented in four sessions and is led by senior student Denny Moffat.
Commencing with a brief history of the Buddha’s life, the course will cover the Four Noble Truths, Impermanence, how to free yourself from the delusions that cause suffering, karma, rebirth, refuge, bodhicitta, daily practice, purification and more.
Attendance in-person only. Registration essential.
Facility fee: $80 (Member/Concession: $60)
Discovering Buddhism: How to Establish a Daily Practice
with Venerable Thubten DondrubLEVEL Beginner/Intermediate
AVAILABLE ONLINE Yes
START DATE Tuesday, 6 February 2024
TIME Tuesday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00pm
DURATION 6 sessions
RETREAT DAY Sunday, 17 March 2024
Assemble the tools you need to develop a successful daily practice and find out the elements necessary to generate realizations. Get some tips for making every action you do meaningful.
Suitable only for those who have previously studied Tibetan Buddhism, and are serious about setting up a daily practice.
Facility fee, full course: $150 (Member/Concession: $120)
Hard copy of course book: $25
Come and try the first session: $25 (Member/Concession: $20)
Retreat Day: $30 (Member/Concession: $25). Please bring a plate of vegetarian food to share.
Like to know more about the Discovering Buddhism series? Check out our introductory video, recorded by resident teacher Venerable Thubten Dondrub.
Parting From the Four Attachments
with Venerable Thubten DondrubLEVEL Intermediate/Advanced
AVAILABLE ONLINE Yes
START DATE Thursday, 15 February 2024
TIME Thursday nights, 7:00 – 9:00pm
DURATION 6 sessions
Gen Thubten Dondrub will be giving a series of six talks on the text Parting From the Four Attachments.
This classic text from the Sakya tradition gets straight to the heart of the obstacles to our Dharma practice and how to overcome them.
Facility Fee: Waged $100 / Members & Concession $75
Includes link to live streaming and access to YouTube recordings of the entire series.
Drop-in sessions welcome: Waged $20 / Members & Concession $15 per night.