Tibetan Buddhist Society Centres
Tibetan Buddhist Society Centres
The Tibetan Buddhist Society’s largest centre is the Peaceful Land of Joy Centre, located in a rural setting
on the outskirts of Melbourne. The Society has four other centres in Australia
as described below. Each centre has a similar teaching programme, with regular
introductory, Path to Enlightenment (lam rim) and vajrayana classes.
Each centre uses Geshe Loden’s books for its teaching programme to provide a
consistent curriculum throughout Australia, and also Geshe la’s prayer book for
prayers and sadhanas.
Tibetan Buddhist Society - Perth Centre
Established in 1982 at the suggestion of Geshe Loden, the Perth centre has recently completed a
traditional Tibetan Buddhist temple on a twelve and a half acre property at Herne
Hill, in the Swan Valley.
Resident Teacher
Les Sheehy is the founding director and principal teacher of the Tibetan Buddhist Society in Western Australia.
Despite his active involvement in a number of businesses, Les has taught at least two classes a week for the past twenty five years.
Courses
The Perth centre offers a variety of classes.
Learn to meditate:
A day-long course Significant benefits of meditation on health, both mental and physical, have long been established by
scientists. During this course Les provides a number of techniques to overcome challenges such as stress, depression and the simple wish to experience greater
fulfillment in everyday life.
Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation:
A five week course providing an excellent opportunity for new students to understand the application of
Buddhism to everyday life.
For further details including course dates contact the centre.
Path to Enlightenment teachings:
Sundays 4pm to 5.30pm
An ongoing class which systematically progresses through the lam.rim, or Path to Enlightenment, text.
For further details contact the centre.
Vajrayana classes and retreats:
Please contact the Perth centre for details.
Contact Details
Address: 274 Campersic Rd, Herne Hill, WA 6056
Telephone: 08 9296 0086
Website: Tibetan Buddhist Society Perth
Email: contact@tibetanbuddhistsociety.com.au
Tibetan Buddhist Society - Sydney Centre
Sydney’s Tibetan Buddhist
Society centre has been a part of the Sydney inner west community since 1980
providing evening sessions in Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and meditation each
week.
The centre’s activities
include: fund-raising events, celebrations of Buddhist festivals and social
dinners. Day/weekend retreats are also held at various times throughout the
year.
Teachers
The current monks in residence are Geshe Thubten Chöden from Tibet and Venerable Chris Watkins,
a Westerner and student for many years who became a fully ordained monk in 1986.
Teachings are also given by Rod Lee and Nancy Carlisle, who are directors of the Centre.
Courses
The courses offered by the Sydney centre are as
follows:
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Mondays 7.30pm
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Path to Enlightenment, Ven.
Chris Watkins
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Wednesdays 7.30pm
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Traditional Buddhist texts
taught by Ven. Geshe Chöden, and translated into English.
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Thursdays 7.30pm
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Path to Enlightenment and
Meditation, Rod Lee and Nancy Carlisle
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Contact Details
Address: 175 Denison Road, Dulwich Hill NSW 2203
Telephone: (02) 9569 0918
Nancy Carlisle can be contacted on: nancycarlisle1 at gmail.com or (02) 9969 6235
Rod Lee can be contacted on: rod.lee at optusnet.com.au or (02) 93629327.
Tibetan Buddhist Society - Brisbane Centre
The Brisbane centre has been in operation for more than thirty years. It is
located in an inner suburb of Brisbane. The aim of the centre is to be as
widely accessible as possible by its central location and by keeping costs to a
minimum. Contributions by attendees help to meet the overheads of
maintaining the centre.
Teachers
Meetings are generally led by the director of the centre, Charles Topp.
Charles is a long time student and former monk who has been teaching for over thirty
years. In his absence, a number of senior students conduct sessions.
From time to time, other teachers of the Tibetan Buddhist Society visit the centre
to give teachings, most recently the Ven. Toby Gillies.
Courses
Path to Enlightenment teachings:
Tuesdays 7.30: During these weekly sessions, students learn to explore three types of
meditative practice. Sessions begin with the simple practice of
mindfulness meditation, watching the breath. This is followed by a
visualisation exercise using Guru Shakyamuni Buddha visualisation and
instruction on reflective awareness on one of a six-monthly cycle of topics from the Path to Enlightenment.
Vajrayana classes and retreats
A small group meets twice a month to practise Vajrayana meditations, including Vajrayogini and Yamantaka, by
arrangement between the students.
Please
contact the Brisbane centre for details.
Contact Details
Address: 16 Rosslyn St, East Brisbane, Queensland, 4169
Telephone: (07) 3391 5723
Website: Tibetan Buddhist Soceity Brisbane
Email: info at tbsbrisbane.org
Tibetan Buddhist Society - Beaumaris Centre
The
Beaumaris Buddhist Meditation Centre of Great Joy was officially established in
1994. The centre is located in the southern suburbs of Melbourne.
Teacher
Its founder, teacher and director is Therese Bottomley who studied with Ven. Geshe Loden for many years.
Her husband, Laurence, and her two daughters, Katrina and Lisa, are also co-directors.
Courses
The Beaumaris centre provides regular classes every week, catering for both the
beginner and advanced student, as well as special one day classes and retreats
from time to time. Vajrayogini practice is held once a month. Special classes
are held for mothers and children.
The Beaumaris centre is also active in arranging fundraising events, supporting
both the local community and also the Tibetan community.
Contact Details
Address: 27 Haywood St Beaumaris VIC, 3193
Telephone: 03 9589.1838
Website: Tibetan Buddhist Society Beaumaris
Email: bbmc at bigpond.net.au
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