Discussions on Buddhism
Shantideva’s Buddha’s Way (of Life) Verses for week 13 (Saturday 28 March 2020): Chapter 6: Perfection of Patience, 35 – 41 6.35Yet carelessly, all unaware,They tear themselves on thorns and briars;And ardent in pursuit of wives and goods,They starve themselves of nourishment. 6.36Some hang themselves or leap into the void,Or eat bad food or swallow deadly […]
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This Saturday 11 April at 10am, we will speak on verses 20 –24 of Shantideva’s classic text “The Way of the Bodhisattva”: This was taught with logical reasons In the Request by Subahu By the Tathagata himself For those inclined toward the lesser vehicle. If even the thought to dispel The headaches of sentient […]
Continue readingRinpoche has chosen a classical text by Shantideva for us to study for Dharma Discourses, so we can teach ourselves by being on the same page as this great Buddhist master. This is His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s favourite book and every Buddhist’s delight: ‘The way of the Bodhisattva’s life’ (Bodhicharya Avatara). We will cover three verses (stanzas) each […]
Continue readingOur website is currently experiencing technical problems and we are following this up with the host. Meanwhile, some information is not up-to-date so please refer to our emails if you are on our mailing list. Upcoming events include Mahakala Puja on 27, 28 and 29 December 2017, and Sakya Pandita’s Day on 1 January 2018.
Continue readingNalandra’s program for 2017 concludes after Saturday 16 December. Teachings and Meditation will resume in February 2018, dates to be advised. Rinpoche sends his wishes for all goodness in health for your spiritual and ordinary life, and best wishes for the Christmas period.
Continue readingThe Gompa Fundraising Raffle will be drawn on Saturday 3 June following meditation. The draw has been extended by a week due to availability of Rinpoche and Ven. Hojun to conduct the draw, and to allow all ticket butts to be collected/ more tickets to be sold. We encourage everyone to join us for the draw […]
Continue readingThis Wednesday 10 May at 7.30 – 9.00 pm Rinpoche will commence teaching on Mahamudra. The text is “Mahamudra the Moonlight, Quintessence of Mind and Meditation” by Dakpo Tashi Namgyal. This will be an introductory class, and the course will recommence after Rinpoche returns from overseas on 7 June and then continue throughout the year. Dates: Wednesdays 10 May, 7, 14, 28 June (more in terms 3 and 4) Time: 7.30 – 9.00 […]
Continue readingNalandra is building an assembly hall/gompa and we need your support to help us raise funds. Please contribute to our raffle by buying and/or selling tickets. Tickets can be purchased online here. Books of 10 tickets ($5 each, or 5 for $20) can be picked up at the gompa, or send us an email stating your address and how many […]
Continue readingThere will be a working bee at Nalandra Ringwood East on Saturday 29 April from 10:30am. Please come along and support Rinpoche, Hojun and the Nalandra community as we continue work outdoors and unpacking/organising indoors. There are tasks for everyone and we need as much help as possible. Whatever time and skills you can offer, all is […]
Continue readingThe next Saturday meditation at Nalandra will be on 6 May. There will be no meditation during April due to final renovations in the new premises. Monday night meditation with Venerable Hojun Futen commences on 8 May. Suggested donation $15/$10.
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