Leisure and fortune is an interesting subject. It is useful to think about it every day because it is easy to focus a lot of attention on all the difficulties face. Let’s not diminish our personal challenges in any way. They are real and many times very hard.
But it is very useful as Geshe Loden explains in the Path to Enlightenment – from both an everyday experience and in our spiritual endeavours – to think about what we have achieved at present. It will bring a different texture and context to our lives.
This is the topic we will explore for another three weeks from Sunday 13 Oct at 4 pm as we investigate the leisure and fortune chapter of Path to Enlightenment in Tibetan Buddhism, followed by the rare and insightful topic of death and impermanence in Nov.
The current course leader is Ven Anna Goldstein, a long term student of Geshe Loden. Each session includes two meditations. A new topic is presented each week.
ABOUT THE CLASSES
You can join the classes in the magnificent traditional Tibetan temple. All welcome. Each class is helpful on its own or you can join the series.
The temple is a wonderful and serene space, featuring a 12-foot statue of Shakyamuni Buddha and unique Tibetan artworks called thangkas.
Cushions for those who like to meditate cross-legged, and chairs to suit others’ comfort. Delicious refreshments and an opportunity to chat after each session.
Sunday classes comprise a guided meditation, a talk, Q&A. A $10 facility charge. All proceeds support the upkeep of the temple and gardens.
Address – 20 Cookes Rd., Yuroke (5 minutes west of Craigieburn, 15 minutes along Mickleham Rd off the Tullamarine Fwy, and 45 minutes from cbd)
PATH CLASS DATES (breaks due to other events) – 4 pm on 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov
Sundays at 4 pm –
Queries: events@tushita.org