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C O N T E N T S
Page 1 Celebration of the Great Sakyapa Master, Saga Dawa &
Prayers Offered
Page 2 Bermagui Market Day, KTBC’s Second Working Bee & a
Very Successful Ngondro Retreat
Page 3 Revised & Updated Program for Drogmi Buddhist
Institute & Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre 2016
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‘The Wisdom Age’ Newsletter of Drogmi Buddhist Institute
A Tibetan Buddhist Centre in the Sakya Tradition
ISSUE 29
MAY 2016
THE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF JETSUN DRAKPA GYALTSEN
There was a very special gathering to celebrate the 800th
Anniversary of Jetsun Drakpa Gyaltsen, the third founder of the
Great Sakyapa Order in Tibetan Buddhism. His Holiness the Sakya
Trizin encouraged all the Sakya Centres around the world to hold
special prayer gatherings for the spread of the teachings on the
most auspicious date of 20 March 2016.
In accordance with His Holiness 'wishes at Drogmi Buddhist
Institute Sydney, Guru Yoga Puja was completed. The puja was lead
by DBI President Jack, which included the reading of the biography
of Jetsun Drakpa Gyaltsen taken from His Holiness the Sakya
Trizin’s website, as a guided meditation, followed by the Guru Yoga
Puja.
Recitations of Verses of Praises to Jetsun Drakpa Gyaltsen,
multiple prayers to the Guru and the Long Life Prayers were
conducted.
There is much more information on His Holiness’ website page
regarding Jetsun Drakpa Gyaltsen:
http://www.hhthesakyatrizin.org/tradition_founder3.html
WESAK - SAGA DAWA DUCHEN PROGRAM & PRACTICES
Saga Dawa is the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, and is
the holiest time of the year for Tibetan Buddhists. On the full
moon day, this year on 21 May, is the most important. On that day
fruits of one’s karma are said to increase one billion times or
more. It is on this day that Tibetan Buddhists celebrate the
Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing (Parinirvana), known as
Saga Dawa Duchen. During this month, it is an excellent time to
practice Dharma and make many offerings to the shrine. Khenpo la
does recommend one to be vegetarian as much as possible during this
time. Please see the program for Saga Dawa Duchen at KTBC, Tilba
& DBI, Sydney on page 3.
(Above photo of Buddha Shakyamuni at Bodhgaya India taken by
Khenpo la on his most recent journey there at Losar this
year)...
PRAYERS FOR ALL MOTHER SENTIENT BEINGS
Sangha members gathered at both Drogmi Buddhist Centres,
Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre, Tilba and the centre in
Croydon, Sydney to make offerings, prayers and pujas for the
benefit of Khenpo la’s and Lama Kalsang la’s most precious mother
and grandmother respectively. Dedications were also offered to all
mother sentient beings who have passed away, so they may attain a
precious human rebirth and meet the holy Dharma in their next
life.
We all offer our most heartfelt prayers and support to Khenpo
la, Lama Kalsang la and family at this time.
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A BEAUTIFUL FIRST KTBC MARKET
DAY HELD AT BERMAGUI NSW
Here are a few photos from the Annual Seaside Fair at Bermagui,
near Tilba.
The centre held a market stall and met many of the lovely
community members.
It was a wonderful day where Lama and the Drogmi team enjoyed
the day in the sun right on the beautiful beach front. Thank you to
everyone for helping to run the stall.
A SECOND SUCCESSFUL WORKING BEE
The working bee / karma yoga weekend took place at KTBC,
accomplishing a huge
NGONDRO RETREAT at KTBC
On the weekend of 15 - 17 April the very successful Ngondro
Retreat was held at Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre. It was
lead by Inge Riebe. Inge gave very detailed instructions on the
Four Common Preliminary Practices we undertake to create the right
motivation to practice the Four Uncommon Preliminary Practices. She
gave a very clear instruction on the Refuge practice, and
Loving-Kindness, Compassion and the Enlightenment Thought. Lama
Kalsang la gave teachings on prostrations, the meaning and benefit
of them. He then gave a practical teaching on actually how to do
prostrations. Thank you Lama la and a
big thank you to Inge, for giving her time and knowledge to the
participants this weekend. Your enthusiasm and willingness to share
your knowledge was so much appreciated by all who came. The weekend
was very special.
Below is an image of the newly painted floor in the dining room
at Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre. Such a huge improvement,
thank you to Lama Kalsang and to Mark Khyenrab for all of your hard
work.
Above: Lama la in full action with the whipper snipper, Ani la
and Rob gardening near the gompa, Jennifer and Annie worked hard
organising the storage shed, and Mark and Ann just out of the
ute...
amount with a great team effort with lots of fun as well. Thank
you to Alan for cooking delicious lunches to keep us going, and for
everyone who came, for your wonderful team spirit and dedication to
the Centre.
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UPCOMING RETREATS & EVENT
at Kamalashila Tibetan
Buddhist Centre
Mindfulness & Compassion Retreat 10 - 13 June (Queens
Birthday Long Weekend)
Khenpo la will give detailed and practical explanations on
mindfulness, both in meditation and everyday life. A unique
opportunity in these busy times to settle the body and mind, to
learn about these tried and proven techniques of meditation from an
accomplished and experienced teacher. Cost: $300 / $270 members or
concession
Annual Shamatha Retreat 30 September - 8 October
Shamatha (Calm Abiding) meditation is the foundation of peace
and happiness, both spiritually and worldly. Buddha used this
technique over 2,500 years ago. Science now recognises that many
health problems are related to stress, and increasingly recommend
meditation. These eight days can be a life changing experience, and
the most precious gift that you can receive. Cost: $800 / $720
members or concession
SPECIAL EVENT
Saga Dawa Duchen (Wesak) & Our next Working Bee
Friday 20 May 7pm: Vajrapani Practice Saturday 21 May (Full Moon
Day) 10am - 12md: Sixteen Arhat Puja 12md - 1pm: Community Lunch
2pm - 3pm: Dharma Talk
“How we can Integrate Buddhism into our Daily Lives
Sunday 22 May 9am - 10am: Green Tara Puja 10am - 4pm: Working
Bee
UPDATED & REVISED 2016 TEACHING PROGRAM
KTBC TILBA 9000 Princes Highway Tilba
(Wednesdays) MEDITATION: 10am - 11am Regular Shamatha (Calm
Abiding or Single Pointed) Meditation, by donation.
COURSES: 11.30am - 12:30pm
‘Introduction to Meditation’ Two Week Course
8 & 15 June (following regular Shamatha practice) $10 per
class.
‘Mind Training’ Four Week Course 29 June to 20 July $35 full
course or $10 per class.
WORKSHOP: 10am - 3pm
‘Meditation Workshop’ 16 July $25 (includes lunch)
SYDNEY EVENTS Unit 2 / 20 Murray Street (Entrance via David
Street) Croydon
Special Sunday Event for Wesak (Saga Dawa Duchen) Practice
Sunday 21 May 9am - 10am Green Tara Puja 10am - 11:30am Shamatha
Practice with light offerings.
SUNDAYS: Shamatha Guided Meditation 10am - 11am Green Tara (1st
Sunday of each month) 9am - 10am
THURSDAY EVENINGS: Mind Training Course Weekly 7:30pm - 9:30pm
16 June, 7 & 21 July Cost: Full course $60 / $54 members
discount / or $20/$18 per class
Philosophy Course “Precious Garland” Teachings on “Nagarjuna”. 4
& 18 August, 8 & 22 September & 27 October. Cost: Full
course $100 / $90 members discount / or $20/$18 per class.
RICHMOND EVENT Mind Training Teaching Saturday 30 July Time:
10am - 2pm Cost: $40 / $30 concession
RANDWICK YOGA SPACE WORKSHOP Sunday 31 July: 1pm - 3pm “Creating
Happiness in Troubled Times” Cost: $45 Bookings essential:
[email protected]
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
TEACHING PROGRAM BRISBANE, QLD 17 - 19 June Rongton Buddhist
Centre Contact: Ven. Tsultim [email protected]
MILTON NSW 24 - 26 June Manjushri Buddhist Centre Contact: Ben
[email protected]
CANBERRA, ACT 1 - 2 July Contact: Ann [email protected]
CAIRNS, QLD 8 - 10 July Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre
Contact: Ani Rinchen [email protected]
BRISBANE, QLD 22 - 24 July White Conch Group Contact: Cheng
[email protected]
ALICE SPRINGS, NT 5 - 7 August Contact: Zara
[email protected]
SINGAPORE 19 August - 5 September Contact: Ann
[email protected]
GYMPIE, QLD 9 - 11 September Dharmachakra Gompa Contact: Rob
[email protected]
MELBOURNE, VIC 16 - 18 September Contact: Penny
[email protected] au
DUBBO, NSW 23 - 25 September Contact: Juleen
[email protected]
FORSTER NSW 14 - 16 October Contact: Peter
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