Monthly Archive for April, 2008

16 Guidelines for a Happy Life

New dates for this Karuna course!

“Where is the real happiness in our lives? Have we lost touch with what it means and how to find it?”

The 16 Guidelines are universal, powerful, and infinitely adaptable. Drawn from ancient Tibetan wisdom they focus on key strategies which will be covered over the following two weekend workshops:

  • Part 1: How we think & How we act - Sat 5 and Sun 6 July, 2008
  • Part 2: How we relate to others & How we find meaning - Sat 19 and Sun 20 July 2008
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Each weekend looks at a two key strategy and covers eight of the Guidelines. They include step by step exercises to use in your life, allowing you to measure your own progress towards greater happiness and wellbeing. This course is ideal for anyone looking to make genuine progress on their path to a more fulfilling life.

It is not essential to attend both weekends as each workshop covers separate strategies and Guidelines. However, by attending each workshop you will gain maximum benefit through working with all 16 Guidelines.

The workshops will be relaxed and informal, encouraging questions and discussions, facilitated by Buddhist nun Tenzin Chonyi.

About the facilitator
Tenzin Chonyi (Dr Diana Taylor) is a qualified psychologist with many years of professional experience. She teaches courses which demonstrate how ancient techniques can be applied in the modern world with powerful results. Chonyi is a Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition.

Cost: $150 per weekend, $220 full course
Time: 10am - 4pm each day
Place: Karuna House, 27 Cartwright St, Windsor


photo by Daniel K. Gebhart, under the creative commons licence

Morning and afternoon tea will be provided - Please bring your lunch.

Places are strictly limited.
Please reserve your place now on 07 3632 8300

Download pdf flyer.

Acknowledgement of Funding Support for Karuna

Karuna’s recent computer upgrade to a terminal server allowing additional computer support was proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

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Also, the recent upgrade to our office phone system was generously supported by Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund.

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Karuna would like to thank all the community for its continued support and all the help that goes towards providing a better home hospice service for community.

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My St Patrick’s Day Dinner Experience

It was the first St Patrick’s Day dinner I had attended as a volunteer or otherwise, and it was a fun night… as Nev Wells said… he likes to give the punters value for money and it was that indeed…

Kay and Veronica were there for Karuna, as was Frank Curran, current president of the Knights of the Southern Cross, Everton Park Branch (the organisers). Many remarked on the delicious food (truly a St Patricks day feast… including Guiness Pie), and the efficiency of the volunteer waiting staff!!

Nev Wells (Branch Secretary) is a true entertainer, telling stories, jokes, singing and running many raffles as well. On top of this we were delighted by Irish dancing and the wonderful singing of Sue Wighton.

The Knights of the Southern Cross have been running St Patrick’s Day dinners for Karuna for 8 years now and have raised over $30,000 for us.

This is an extraordinary achievement and we are very grateful for this ongoing support.

Sally Dudgeon (Community Liaison).