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 TBC; contact the centre
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: All About Karma
with Venerable Thubten DondrubLEVEL Beginner/Intermediate
AVAILABLE ONLINE Yes
START DATE Tuesday, 4 June 2024
TIME Tuesday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00pm
DURATION 5 sessions
RETREAT DAY Sunday, 7 July 2024
Learn the essential facts about the law of cause and effect and generate a clear understanding about how karma works. Discover effective tools to accumulate merit – the cause of happiness and success – and purify mistaken actions done in the past. In addition, explore ways to become adept at dealing with life most effectively and thereby take control of your future.
Facility fee, full course: $125 (Member/Concession: $100)
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.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons
with Venerable Thubten DondrubLEVEL Intermediate/Advanced
AVAILABLE ONLINE Yes
START DATE Thursday, 11 April 2024
TIME Thursday nights, 7:00 – 9:00pm
DURATION 10 sessions (there are some weeks with no session – please check the calendar.)
The Wheel of Sharp Weapons is a text from the mind training tradition emphasising that bodhicitta is the heart of our practice, and the core of bodhicitta training is overcoming the self-cherishing thought and cherishing others.
This particular text emphasises all the harm that comes from self-cherishing by illustrating the many negative actions we create because of it and all its suffering consequences.
The text goes on to show how the law of cause and effect and self-cherishing are inextricably related to our self-grasping ignorance, and how we can overcome it.
Facility Fee: Waged $180 / Members & Concession $135
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.
Geshema Namdol Phuntsok: Tuesday Night Teachings
LEVEL Suitable for everyone
AVAILABLE ONLINE Yes
START DATE Tuesday, 16 July 2024
TIME Tuesday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00pm
DURATION 7 sessions
TOPICS
Tuesday 16 July
Impermanence: “Does change always bring Suffering?”
Tuesday 23 July
Karma:”Why do bad things happen to good people?”
Tuesday 30 July
Compassion: “Loving Kindness is the Best Medicine”
Tuesdays 6 July to 27 August July
The Four Noble Truths: The first teachings the Buddha gave on the Path to Enlightenment
Register for the Tuesday Package (all sessions) and receive a weekly link to YouTube, which will stay active until 29 September.
Waged $150
Members/Concession $120
Gold/Silver Bodhisattva Members: Free
Drop-in (single session): $25 or $20 Members/Concession
GOLD PACKAGE FOR ENTRY TO ALL OF GESHEMA’S EVENTS:
Waged $375
Members/Concession $300
Geshema Namdol Phuntsok: Thursday Night Teachings
LEVEL Suitable for everyone
AVAILABLE ONLINE Yes
START DATE Thursday, 11 July 2024
TIME Thursday nights, 7:00 – 9:00pm
DURATION 8 sessions
TOPICS
Thursday 11 July
“Geshema’s Life Story”
Thursday 18 July
“Compassion Needs Wisdom”
Thursday 25 July
“How to Have a Meaningful Life”
Thursday 1 August
“Brave Heart Wise Mind”
Thursday 8 August
“How Meditation Helps in Everyday Life”
Thursday 15 August
“How we Grasp at a Separate Self”
Thursday 22 August
“Intro to Tantra” week 1
Thursday 29 August
“Intro to Tantra” week 2
Register for the Thursday Package (all sessions) and receive a weekly link to YouTube, which will stay active until 29 September.
Waged $150
Members/Concession $120
Gold/Silver Bodhisattva Members: Free
Drop-in (single session): $25 or $20 Members/Concession
GOLD PACKAGE FOR ENTRY TO ALL OF GESHEMA’S EVENTS:
Waged $375
Members/Concession $300