Weekend Buddhist classes
Immerse yourself in the Buddhist teachings and meditations as well as the beautiful surroundings of the Dandenong Ranges.
Enjoy delicious vegetarian food and the company of spiritual friends. These weekend courses are a perfect getaway from the stresses and strains of daily life.
Courses cost $60 per day, which includes lunch. Accommodation $20-$50 per night, including all meals. Contact us for details on accommodation. Bookings essential for these courses.
Spring Festival Review Weekend
Saturday and Sunday June 13-14
A Life Less Ordinary
Saturday and Sunday June 27-28
Summer Festival Review Weekend
Saturday and Sunday August 29-30
Great Treasury of Merit
Saturday and Sunday September 26-27
Medicine Buddha Empowerment Weekend
Saturday and Sunday November 14-15
A Life Less Ordinary
Saturday and Sunday June 27-28
Through going for refuge we become a real spiritual traveller. It is the first main stage of our journey to enlightenment. Gen Rabten will explain the practice on Saturday and lead a day of retreat on Sunday. The following week is an unguided retreat on refuge.
This course is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience of meditation.
The course fee is $120 and includes delicious vegetarian lunches.
TIMETABLE:
Saturday
10.15-11.30am - Teaching
12-12.45pm - Meditation
1pm - Lunch
2.30-3.45pm - Teaching
4.15-5pm - Meditation
Sunday
10-11.30am - Guided Session
12-1.30pm - Guided Session
1.45pm - Lunch
3-4.30pm - Guided Session
To book: call us on 03 9756 7203; email KMCA with the name of the course, the day(s) you'd like to attend and your contact details; Download a Weekend Course booking form, fill it out and email back to us at info@kadampa.org.au.
Summer Festival Review Weekend
Saturday and Sunday August 29-30
An opportunity to meditate on Geshe-la’s teachings from the UK Summer Festival. Kelsang Dornying, Resident Teacher of Mahasiddha Centre in Sydney will guide meditations.
This course is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience of meditation.
The course fee is $120 and includes delicious vegetarian lunches.
TIMETABLE:
Saturday
10.15-11.30am - Teaching
12-12.45pm - Meditation
1pm - Lunch
2.30-3.45pm - Teaching
4.15-5pm - Meditation
Sunday
10.15-11.30am - Teaching
12-12.45pm - Meditation
1pm - Lunch
3-4.30pm - Teaching/Q&A
To book: call us on 03 9756 7203; email KMCA with the name of the course, the day(s) you'd like to attend and your contact details; Download a Weekend Course booking form, fill it out and email back to us at info@kadampa.org.au.
Great Treasury of Merit
Saturday and Sunday September 26-27
An explanation of the most powerful way to accumulate merit and receive the blessings of the Buddhas. Gen Rabten will explain the practice on Saturday and lead a day of retreat on Sunday. The following week is an unguided retreat on guru yoga and mandala offerings.
This course is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience of meditation.
The course fee is $120 and includes delicious vegetarian lunches.
TIMETABLE:
Saturday
10.15-11.30am - Teaching
12-12.45pm - Meditation
1pm - Lunch
2.30-3.45pm - Teaching
4.15-5pm - Meditation
Sunday
10-11.30am - Guided Session
12-1.30pm - Guided Session
1.30pm - Lunch
3-4.30pm - Guided Session
To book: call us on 03 9756 7203; email KMCA with the name of the course, the day(s) you'd like to attend and your contact details; Download a Weekend Course booking form, fill it out and email back to us at info@kadampa.org.au.
Medicine Buddha Empowerment Weekend
Saturday and Sunday November 14-15
Medicine Buddha is the supreme doctor who heals our mental and physical pain, and gives us the ability to free others from their suffering. An empowerment is a special blessing ceremony.
This course is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience of meditation.
The course fee is $120 and includes delicious vegetarian lunches.
TIMETABLE:
Saturday
10.15-1pm - Empowerment
1pm - Lunch
2.30-3.45pm - Teaching
4.15-5pm - Meditation
Sunday
10.15-11.30am - Teaching
12-12.45pm - Meditation
1pm - Lunch
3-4.30pm - Teaching/Q&A