10 am to 3 pm – Sunday 30 November
Magnificent temple and stunning gardens to explore and relax, Dharma talks & meditation, garden and temple tours, children’s meditation, Enjoyment Shop and refreshments.
Our annual Buddhist Spring Festival & Garden Open Day is combining this year.
The joyful open day will be held on Sunday 30 November from 10 am to 3 pm.
We are delighted to invite you join us at the Peaceful Land of Joy Meditation Centre to enjoy the serenity and beauty of the 10 acre gardens, extraordinary Tibetan temple and gentle activities.
There will be plenty of opportunities to browse wonderful goods in the centre’s Enjoyment Shop.
Plenty of joy for everyone!
Gorgeous gardens to explore
– Relax in the peace and serenity of the centre gardens
– Garden tours, covering organic cultivation and the art of rose and salvia pruning
– Meander around lawns, lakes with many birds and wildlife
– Stunning replanted courtyards
– Unwind under the shade of golden robinias and Californian redwoods
– Enjoy the beauty of many-coloured salvias, roses, marigolds, satin hibiscus and many more plants and trees
Viewing the magnificent temple
– View the magnificent traditional Tibetan temple with amazing golden roof, spires and ornaments
Learning in the temple
– A quiet reflection with the 12 ft statue of Shakyamuni Buddha
– Guided meditations
– Talks with Q&A and meditation
More enjoyment…
– Delicious vegetarian lunch from 12 noon to 2pm and fresh tea, spicy chai and coffee and cakes throughout the day,
– Or bring your own picnic
– Children’s meditation
– Visit the Enjoyment Shop with beautiful gifts and Tibetan items
Spring Open Day Program
10 am Gates open
10.15 am Garden tour with Tim McKibben – learn about the history of this special garden, and tips for rose and natural cultivation
11 am Talk and guided meditation with Rosie McKew (in the temple)
The Power of Presence: Simple Techniques for Garden Peace
This session explores how the principles of mindfulness and presence can be used to reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate genuine peace. Learn and practice simple techniques—inspired by the rhythm of the garden—that you can immediately integrate into your daily life.
11.30 am Children’s Meditation (at the back of the temple)
12.30 am Guided meditation with Deb Di Meo (in the temple)
Developing a calm mind and a joyful attitude to life
In this session we will do 2 meditations, and explore how we can develop gratitude and self-compassion as a foundation for experiencing the world in a more peaceful and joyful way.
1 pm Garden tour with Tim McKibben – learn about the history of this special garden, and tips for rose and natural cultivation
1.15 pm Temple tour with Ven Cathy Evans – the history, and significance of the features and decorations of a traditional Tibetan temple
2 pm Talk and guided meditation with Angela Scherma (in the temple)
The sun through the clouds
Events in the world change moment by moment and these events, like storms, come and go. Clouds disperse and the sun brings new life with its warmth. Like that, when we experience adversity, we can transform these experiences into an understanding of the difficulties that others experience. And with this understanding, the fruits of compassion and joy can ripen in our heart knowing we can, through this wisdom, benefit others. This talk includes two types of meditation practices to develop a mind of clarity and awareness and will suit both new and experienced meditators.
2.15 pm Garden tour with Tim McKibben – learn about the history of this special garden, and tips for rose and natural cultivation
Festival gate entry*
- $15 single, $10 concession
- $20 for one adult & one or more children, $15 concession
- $25 for two adults and school age children
Proceeds support maintenance of the temple and gardens.
*The facility charge includes entry and access to – Lectures & meditation, Children’s meditation, Garden and Temple Tours
Address
Tibetan Buddhist Society, 20 Cookes Road, Yuroke, 5 minutes west of Craigieburn, 10 minutes from the Tullamarine Fwy and 40 minutes from the CBD. Inquiries: events@tushita.org
