Why is the Dalai Lama always happy and smiling — how does he do it?
This taster course will introduce you to the fundamentals of Tibetan Buddhism and give you an insight into the Buddhist world view.
During the weekend we will explore:
- The Buddhist approach to happiness
- How karma operates in our relationships and day to day lives
- Buddhist practices that can be used to develop qualities such as loving kindness, compassion & patience
- Meditation techniques to transform the mind and overcome difficult emotions
This course is ideal for anyone wanting to develop a more peaceful mind, deepen their
understanding of the spiritual path and learn practical skills using a Buddhist approach to everyday challenges.
Strongly experiential, the weekend will involve discussion, meditation and an open,
relaxed environment to explore any questions you have.
Dates: Saturday 14th July and, Sunday 15th July 2007
Time: 10am - 4pm
Place: Karuna House, 27 Cartwright St, Windsor
Cost: $150
Morning and afternoon tea are provided. Please bring your lunch. We look forward to seeing you!
Bookings are essential as places are limited. Please book by phoning 07 3632 8300 or email karuna@karuna.org.au
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The Dalai Lama has just announced he will now be teaching Nagarjuna’s Jangchub Semdrel, Commentary on the Awakening Mind, as well as The Eight Verses For Training The Mind. His Holiness, The Dalai Lama will also confer the Manjushri Empowerment.
Tickets for this three day Lecture Series & Blessing is incredible value at $300. That’s about $35 per hour!
Hear the Dalai Lama’s wisdom and advice for everyday living knowing that proceeds from ticket sales to the teachings helps fund the free Public Talks.
Session dates and times:
- Fri. 8th June 9.30am - 11.30am Teaching Session 1
- Sat. 9th June 9.30am - 11.30am Teaching Session 2
- Sun. 10th June 9.00am - 11.30am Blessing Session 3
- Sun. 10th June 2.00pm - 4.00pm Teaching Session 4
Four individual session tickets will be issued. Use them all yourself or share them with a friend.
Book at Ticketek 132 849.
Booking and administration fees apply.
Join us for a fundraising High Tea to support the Dalai Lama’s visit to Brisbane.
At High Societea, the emphasis is on presentation and attention to detail. Each table is adorned with gracious antique china tea sets, fine silverware, crisp white linen tablecloths and fresh homegrown roses.
Sunday 3rd June at 11am
Cost: $35 per person (includes High Tea)
Bookings & enquiries: Priscilla Maxwell
ph 07 3632 8307 or email priscilla@karuna.org.au
High Societea, Bonny Place
318 Junction Road, Clayfield
www.highsocietea.com.au
Four years in the making, by the English Director Graham Coleman, Tibet: A Buddhist Trilogy toured with the Dalai Lama throughout North America on his first visit to the US in 1979. Critically acclaimed and hailed as a masterpiece, the Trilogy has not been seen in theatres for over 20 years or available on video. Now digitally restored and recut to a spell-binding 134 minutes this lost treasure is an intimate journey into a powerfully evocative realm.
Friday 27th April, 7pm
Schonell Theatre, University of Queensland St Lucia
Friday 11th May, 6:45pm
Nambour Cinema. Contact Chenrezig Institute on 07 5453 2108 for details
Contact: Priscilla by phone 07 3632 8307 or email priscilla@karuna.org.au
Cost: $15, bookings essential, collect tickets on the night
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Treat yourself to a day of card playing with your friends while helping to support the wonderful work of Karuna Hospice Services. Enjoy a ‘basket’ lunch and a glass of wine along with refreshments during the day.
The cost is $30 per person ($120 per table of four)
A lovely selection of handmade craft items will be available for purchase too.
When: Friday 11th May, 10am-3pm
Where: Karuna House, 27 Cartwright Street, Windsor
For bookings and enquiries please phone Erica Smith on 07 3254 3024.
Thank you for supporting Karuna!
In 2007 His Holiness the Dalai Lama will give us an opportunity to explore more deeply what is truly meaningful in our lives. His Holiness will visit Brisbane on June 13 as part of his twelve day Australian tour. Karuna is working with the national tour organisers to give as many Queenslanders as possible the opportunity to experience the wisdom and compassion of this revered spiritual leader.
Kindness Week is a Karuna Hospice Services community initiative inspired by the upcoming visit of his Holiness the Dalai Lama. It is designed to nurture the spirit of kindness as a way of creating a happier life.
Kindness Week ‘07 activities will reflect the inspiration and simplicity of His Holiness’ Australian Tour theme - Open Arms, Embracing Kindness.
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UPDATE: Sold out, but seats in the sports centre (building next door) are still available. NB You will be viewing a video screen and not the live performance.
BOOK NOW!
Between 4.00 - 5.30pm His Holiness will be conducting a free public talk on ‘Kindness and Compassion’ at the Boondall Entertainment Centre in Brisbane on the 13th of June.
You can access tickets by ringing Ticketek on 132849, visiting a Ticketek agency or going to their website at Ticketek Online
Ticketek will request a $5 booking fee and only six tickets are allowed per person.
dealing with strong 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
Date: Sunday, 6 May 2007
Place: Karuna House, 27 Cartwright St, Windsor
Cost: $85
Time: 10am - 4pm
Morning and afternoon tea will be provided
Please bring your lunch
We look forward to seeing you!
Places are strictly limited
Please reserve your place now on 3632 8300
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.
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An event like no other
Everyone wants to be happy and to avoid suffering. So why is it that there is such little understanding of what causes us to be happy and to suffer?
Despite decades of economic progress, scientific studies show that there has been no corresponding improvement in our happiness. Now is a time of re-evaluation. How can we improve the quality of our own lives and those of others we care for? The 2nd International Conference on Happiness & Its Causes is a forum like no other that has ever been held - the topic is important to us all, the programme is ambitious in its scope and the calibre of the speakers extraordinary.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will lead a faculty of over 50 expert speakers from Australia and overseas in an exploration of the techniques for achieving peace and happiness at this ground breaking event.
Can we learn to be happy?
Recent breakthroughs in neuroscience have confirmed that the brain can be changed through experience. This raises the tantalizing prospect that throughout our lifetime we can train our mind to be happy - to enhance our ability to think positively, diminish our negative emotions and be less affected by the events going on around us.
Western psychology is quickly adapting to this challenge. Developments in cognitive therapy and the emerging field of positive psychology have made important advances in our understanding of how to enhance human happiness. This conference will explore the causes for happiness promoted by western psychology and the unique contribution of Buddhist psychology.
www.happinessanditscauses.com.au
