Mandala Books has a limited number of hard back editions of the Dalai Lama’s Stages of Meditation selling at the paperback price of $24.95!!! This is the main book for his teachings in Sydney in June so they will sell quickly! Call Mick at Mandala on 3632 8380 to place your order.
Mandala Books is now open every 1st Saturday of the month from 10am to 1pm, starting on the 1st of March. Come along on Saturday to catch some opening specials!
Our previous Introduction to Buddhism weekend courses have met with a great deal of success with much praise from all those who have attended. It is a pleasure to announce these new dates for Karuna’s strongly experiential weekend involving discussion and meditation in an open and relaxed environment.
Please download the Introduction to Buddhism flyer for more details.
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
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
Download the pdf flyer
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
Download Tibet: A Buddhist Trilogy pdf flyer