Mid-year Mahamudra Retreat Registration & Payment Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.This year's June retreat at the Tibetan Buddhist Society (Melbourne) will be 6.5 days on the topic of mahamudra. The retreat will be led by Les Sheehy, a student of the Society's founder Venerable Geshe Acharya Thubten Loden since 1976, and resident teacher of the TBS Perth centre. The first session of the retreat will be at 7am on Saturday 10 June, and the final session at 11.30 am on Friday 16 June, followed by lunch. The cost for the whole retreat staying onsite is $764. The cost for attending online is $312. Full information is provided below when you choose an option (there is no need to save the form to see the information). The mahamudra retreat is suitable for all students, although you will find it beneficial to have completed some study of the Path to Enlightenment. The content will be drawn from Venerable Geshe Acharya Thubten Loden's Great Treasury of Mahamudra. Each day's teachings and meditations will draw on the learning of prior days; therefore it will not possible to opt in for irregular days or commence after Sunday 11 June. If you have any queries, please write to Events@tushita.org Registrations will be accepted until: – commuting and online (via this form) 7 June – residential: all single rooms have now been filled. If you are interested in a shared room (subject to availability) please complete a provisional registration at step 5. To register, complete the form step by step (sections 1 – 6) then pay with your credit card. If you are a TBS resident, go to Step 5. 1 Personal Details 1 – Questions: Your name (required*) Your email address (required*) Your phone number (required*) Emergency contact/next of kin (required if you are staying or attending full days onsite*, optional for others) Your name *FirstLastYour email address *Your phone number *Emergency contact – name and phone number2 How will you attend the Retreat? This retreat is designed for full-time residential attendance; however, a limited number of part-time commuting and online options are provided for those unable to stay. 2 – Questions: Information for newcomers (optional) Will you stay at the centre, commute or attend online? (required*) Additional questions applicable to the type of mode you choose will follow. Information for NewcomersStaying onsiteCommuting to TBSAttending OnlineNot a newcomerStaying Onsite at TBS Accommodation will generally be in single rooms for those who stay for the whole retreat. If you wish to share a room with a family member or friend, or if you wish to stay for fewer days and nights than listed, please complete a provisional registration (go to Step 5). Please note that room priority will be given to those who stay for the whole retreat. Residential retreaters will normally arrive in the late afternoon the day before the retreat commences and have dinner at the centre. It is possible to arrive after dinner, but at the latest by 8pm. Accommodation The residence was originally a family home. Bedrooms are furnished with at least a bedside table, chair, towel airer, and a heater. Your bed will be made up (unless you opt to bring your own linen) and a towel provided. Bathrooms are shared. Bring your own soap and toiletries. Bring a torch for walking from the temple to your room at night. Commuting each day Attending on a commuting basis is available via the options listed in the form. You will need to attend the same option throughout the retreat. Please bear in mind that attending half-days will not afford the same understanding of the topic or experience as the other options. Meals and refreshments will be provided during the period you attend (including a light evening meal if you attend 9.30 am – 6pm). Whole Days: 7am – 8.30 pm Daytime: 9.30 am – 6pm Half-Days: 9.30 am – 4pm What to expect onsite The focus of the retreat is the six daily meditation sessions. There will be time in between sessions for refreshments and a short walk. You can wear shoes in the dining room, but will need to remove them before entering the meditation room. Please be mindful to leave the activities and events of life outside the retreat at the gate. Onsite retreaters will be rostered to assist with meals, dishes, dining room cleaning and so on. Please check what's required with your team leader each day and remember to arrive on time to help. You're welcome to get involved in other onsite activities if you're interested and the weather is agreeable – such as helping set up tables and chairs outside, sweeping the portico, working in the garden, etc. Attending Online The sessions will be screened via GoogleMeet. You will need a Gmail account to link in via GoogleMeet. If you don't have a Gmail account, you can create one using your existing email address. (See the iinstructions below.) The retreat team will send you the GoogleMeet link the day before the retreat. Link-in a few minutes before the first session each day. A volunteer will admit you to the session. Please avoid online commentary unless you are experiencing connection or sound issues that need attention. Attending online is limited to the options listed. You can attend either: • Whole Days: 6 sessions per day • Shorter Days: up to 4 sessions per day Videos on using GoogleMeet (Optional – tick boxes if you wish to keep a copy)How to join a GoogleMeet session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUXbgDOfrfYHow to pin and mute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1d-g_TqRDsHow to change the layout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miuyPOi0YCgHow to create a Google account using your existing email address (Optional – tick boxes if you wish to keep a copy)1. Go to the Google Account page: https://myaccount.google.com/?utm_source=sign_in_no_continue&pli=12. Click: Create account3. Enter your name4. Click: Use my current email address instead5. Enter your current email address6. Click: Next7. Verify your email address with the code sent to your existing email8. Click: VerifyMeals and Refreshments Meals will be prepared onsite with some assistance from retreaters. Meals will normally be vegetarian; however at least one meat meal will be available during the retreat for those who request meat. Dairy and soy milk will be available. As the retreat is run by volunteers, we are unable to cater for special or preferential diets. If you have a particular dietary need (eg, allergic to peanuts, or type 1 diabetes) let us know in the Queries box below in case we are able to accommodate it. Otherwise simply choose either meat or vegetarian. Will you stay at the centre, commute, or attend online? *Please choosePlease chooseI wish to Stay Onsite at TBSI will Commute each dayI will attend OnlineMeals: choose vegetarian or meat (Required*)VegetarianMeatStaying-Onsite checklist (Optional – tick boxes if you wish to keep a copy)Dinner will be served at 6.15 pm on Friday eveningTake a torch for walking to my room at nightTake a shawl or small blanket for my kneesBe on time for each session and stay for the whole session (unless I'm unwell)No shoes, water bottles, drinks or hats in the meditation roomSwitch mobile phone to silent/do not disturb in the meditation roomTake soap and toiletriesNo drinks in the bedroom (except hot/cold water)Turn off the heater before going to bed and when leaving my roomSmoking is not permitted on the propertyCommuting checklist (Optional – tick boxes if you wish to keep a copy)Be on time for each session and stay for the whole sessionTake a shawl or small blanket for my kneesTake my favourite cushion or use temple cushions or chairNo shoes, water bottles, drinks or hats in the meditation roomSwitch mobile phone to silent/do not disturb in the meditation roomSmoking is not permitted on the propertyAttending Online Attending online is limited to the options listed. You can attend either: • Whole Days: 6 sessions per day • Shorter Days: up to 4 sessions per day The retreat team will send you the GoogleMeet link the day before the retreat. Please link-in a few minutes before your first session each day; a volunteer will admit you to the session. Please avoid online commentary unless you are experiencing connection or sound issues that need attention. Online checklist (Optional – tick boxes if you wish to keep a copy)TBS will send me the GoogleMeet link the day before the retreatSet up a suitable retreat space beforehand for watching and meditatingLink-in a few minutes before the first sessionMute my microphone once the session starts3 Facility Fee The facility fee supports the expenses of providing the retreat. A concessional rate is provided for those on Australian Government Age and Disability pensions, Jobseeker and Newstart allowances, and the Low-Income health care card. We do not accept the various government and other Seniors cards for concession. 3 – Question: Facility fee – see below Facility fee: are you eligible for concession? *Select appropriate:Select appropriate:Not required or not eligible for concessionYes, current recipient of Aus govt age or disability support pension, jobseeker or youth allowance, or low income health care card holder4 Duration 4 – Questions: How long will you attend the retreat? (required*) Additional questions will follow which apply to the mode of attendance you selected. Meditation Schedule (optional – tick boxes if you want to retain a copy of the session times, especially if you are attending online). How long will you attend the retreat Staying Onsite at TBSComplete a provisional registration at Step 5Complete a provisional registration at Step 5How long will you attend the retreat Staying Onsite at TBS (Concession)Complete a provisional registration at Step 5Complete a provisional registration at Step 5Your estimated arrival time on Friday (from 3 pm – no later than 8pm)Commuting: Choose a daily durationPlease choosePlease chooseWhole Days: 7am – 8.30 pmDaytime: 9.30am – 6pmHalf-days: 9.30am – 4pmCommuting Whole Days: How many days will you attend?Please choose - $ 0.00Please choose - $ 0.00Whole retreat - $ 585.00Saturday – Wednesday - $ 450.00Saturday – Monday - $ 270.00Commuting Whole Days: How many days will you attend? (Concession)Please choose - $ 0.00Please choose - $ 0.00Whole retreat - $ 393.00Saturday – Wednesday - $ 300.00Saturday – Monday - $ 180.00Commuting Daytime 9.30am – 6pm: How many days will you attend?Please choose - $ 0.00Please choose - $ 0.00Whole retreat - $ 453.00Saturday – Wednesday - $ 350.00Saturday – Monday - $ 210.00Commuting Daytime 9.30am – 6pm: How many days will you attend? (Concession)Please choose - $ 0.00Please choose - $ 0.00Whole retreat - $ 313.00Saturday – Wednesday - $ 240.00Saturday – Monday - $ 144.00Commuting Half-Days 9.30am – 4pm: How many days will you attend?Please choose - $ 0.00Please choose - $ 0.00Whole Retreat - $ 319.00Saturday – Wednesday - $ 238.00Saturday – Monday - $ 143.00Commuting Half-Days 9.30am – 4pm: How many days will you attend? (Concession)Please choose - $ 0.00Please choose - $ 0.00Whole Retreat - $ 217.00Saturday – Wednesday - $ 160.00Saturday – Monday - $ 96.00How many days will you attend Online?Please choose - $ 0.00Please choose - $ 0.00Whole Retreat - $ 312.00Whole Retreat – Shorter Days (up to 4 sessions per day) - $ 224.00Saturday – Wednesday (Shorter Days - up to 4 sessions per day) - $ 160.00Saturday – Monday (whole days) - $ 144.00Saturday – Monday (shorter days – up to 4 sessions) - $ 96.00How many days will you attend Online? (Concession)Please choose - $ 0.00Please choose - $ 0.00Whole Retreat - $ 156.00Whole Retreat – Shorter Days (up to 4 sessions per day) - $ 112.00Saturday – Wednesday (Shorter Days - up to 4 sessions per day) - $ 80.00Saturday – Monday (whole days) - $ 72.00Saturday – Monday (shorter days – up to 4 sessions) - $ 48.00Meditation Schedule (Tick boxes if you wish to keep a copy)7.00 am – 8.00 am9.30 am – 11.00 am11.30 am – 12.30 pm3.00 pm – 4.00 pm5.00 pm – 6.00 pm7.00 pm – 8.30 pm5 Practical Matters and Queries For everyone's health and wellbeing, please do not attend onsite if you have cold or flu-like symptoms or if you have recently had COVID. 5 – Questions: Queries (optional) Provisional Registration: If you are a current member of TBS and wish to use your annual Retreat Discount Voucher, or if you are a TBS resident, or if you wish to to do the retreat slightly differently than listed above, please complete a Provisional registration form at the link below. Please Click Here Queries6 Payment To finalise your registration, please enter your credit card details, then press Pay now. Please note that cancellation will incur a levy of 3.5% to cover the bank transaction fees. Credit Card *CardName on CardTotal$ 0.00will be charged to your credit cardPay now