Karuna is still basking in the joy of hosting His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Wed 13 June.
Within minutes of arriving by helicopter at nearby Flynn Oval, he was weaving his way through the volunteers and staff lining the path to welcome him, clasping hands and smiling warmly at us all. He also spoke to a number of our clients and their families who gathered in the garden to hear his advice on death and dying. Altogether seven hundred guests sat in the warm sunshine to hear his twenty minute address.
In the words of one of our guests:
“I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed my afternoon at Karuna today. It was so professionally organized and I feel so very blessed to have been in the presence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and to hear his compassionate wisdom.”
Happily, His Holiness also accepted our request to become Karuna’s Spiritual Patron.
The whole event was filmed and we will have a DVD available soon.
Heartfelt thanks to all our volunteers and staff who worked so tirelessly, both on the day and in the months leading up to the event. We could not have achieved it without you.
His Holiness and Karuna Director Yeshe Khadro.
Photo © Michelle Bowden 2007
Due to popular demand, we have confirmed extra dates for our weekend Introduction to Buddhism course later this year, which will introduce the fundamentals of Tibetan Buddhism and give an insight into the Buddhist world view.
This additional weekend course will be held on the 17th and 18th of November. Please download the event flyer below, or call 07 3632 8300 or email karuna@karuna.org.au to book your place today.
Download the Introduction to Buddhism Nov. pdf flyer
Dealing with disturbing emotions…
1 Day Workshop
“How does your tiger react when faced with emotional challenges?”
- Gain insights and practise a fresh approach to increasing your happiness
- Explore the fascinating role your feelings play in creating your world
- Discover simple, guaranteed techniques for transforming your emotions
The day will be relaxed and informal, encouraging questions and discussions, facilitated by Buddhist nun Tenzin Chodron.
Dates: Sunday 23rd September
Time: 10am - 4pm
Place: Karuna House, 7 Cartwright St, Windsor
Cost: $85
About the facilitator: Tenzin Chodron is a qualified social worker and counsellor with many years of professional experience. She teaches courses which demonstrate how ancient techniques can be applied in the modern world with powerful results. Chodron is a Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition.
Bookings are essential as places are limited
Please book by phoning 07 3632 8300
Morning and afternoon tea are provided
Please bring your lunch
We look forward to seeing you!
Download Taming The Tiger pdf flyer
6 Week Experiential Evening Course — Awareness Techniques for a Happier Life
How would it feel to live a life that is less stressful, more fulfilling and to have a better relationship with yourself and those around you?
Your mind plays a vital role in how you experience the world. A better understanding of how it works will provide you with powerful tools to make your life more positive and meaningful.
Course Aims:
- Become better equipped to deal with everyday stresses and important issues in your life, teaching you how to work with them.
- Gain insights into the effects your thoughts have on your general happiness, wellbeing and your interactions with others.
- Apply self awareness in transforming thoughts using guided visualisation, breathing techniques and different forms of meditation.
- Establish a daily meditation practice.
- Strengthen your personal capacity to manage physical and/or emotional pain.
- Develop a greater capacity for happiness and love, for self and others.
This course is ideal for anyone wanting to reduce their stress and be happier and also for anyone who wishes to establish a routine practice in meditation and wants to better understand the processes of the mind.
The material is presented in a group setting in a casual informal style which encourages questions and discussions by participants about the various topics being examined throughout the six week course.
About the facilitator: Ven Tenzin Chodron is a qualified social worker and counsellor with many years of professional experience. She teaches courses which demonstrate how ancient techniques can be applied in the modern world with powerful results. Ven Chodron is a Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition.
Dates: 6 Tuesday evenings 24th, 31st July, 7th, 14th, 21st August, 4th September
Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Place: Karuna House, 27 Cartwright St, Windsor
Cost: $150
Bookings are essential as places are limited
Please book by phoning 07 3632 8300
We look forward to seeing you!
Download the OHPM Flyer
Karuna’s new Life Education page has a number of interesting courses aimed at educating and extending benefit to the wider community.
Click the image below for more information and to view the course descriptions. Check the calendar regularly for upcoming dates.
What Happens When We Die?
The mind plays a vital role in how we experience each moment on our life journey including what happens when we die.
- Understand the unique place of death in your life
- Learn to live and embrace life more fully
- Celebrate the value of each day and each relationship
- Discover how to help loved ones once they have passed on
In a gentle and compassionate way, explore death and dying from the viewpoint of Tibetan Buddhism.
By understanding the cycle of life and death, we can also view loss and grief in a new way; developing both wisdom and loving kindness for ourselves and others.
The day will be relaxed and informal, encouraging questions and discussions, facilitated by Buddhist nun Tenzin Chodron.
About the facilitator: Tenzin Chodron is a qualified social worker and counsellor with many years of professional experience. She teaches courses which demonstrate how ancient techniques can be applied in the modern world with powerful results. Chodron is a Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition.
Date: Sunday 9th September
Time: 10am - 4pm
Place: Karuna House, 27 Cartwright St, Windsor
Cost: $85
Bookings are essential as places are limited
Please book by phoning 07 3632 8300
Morning and afternoon tea are provided
Please bring your lunch
We look forward to seeing you!
“While I thought I was learning how to live; I have been learning how to die”
–Leonardo Da Vinci
Download the Death and Dying pdf flyer
