Special Events.
From public talks with senior Buddhist teachers to community gatherings over a meal, our special events will not only inspire and uplift you, but are a wonderful opportunity to connect yourself, family and friends to the path to happiness.
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Geelong Public Talk with Gen Kelsang Rabten
Wed 14 May | Geelong
We are alive, therefore we will die. This is the simplest, most obvious truth, yet few of us have come to terms with this fact.
Once we do, we’ll find the energy to use our life in a meaningful way, and to help others through this very natural process.
Be guided through Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully, and learn to:
• Make each day meaningful
• Become free from trivial worries and concerns
• Help others who are grieving
• Support those who are dying with a peaceful death process.
Join us for this special public talk based on the book ‘Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully’, an invaluable handbook to help ourselves and others.
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Offering Our Faith Retreat
Wed 4 June | KMC Australia (Dandenong Ranges)
On June 4th, Turning the Wheel of Dharma Day, we celebrate the deeds and great kindness of our root Guru & founder of the New Kadampa Tradition, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
As faithful modern Kadampa disciples we remember the great kindness of Venerable Geshe-la every day, but on this auspicious day, with minds of rejoicing and gratitude, we will offer him our faith through using the special prayer ‘Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso from his Faithful Disciples’ and collecting our Guru’s name mantra in a one-day retreat.
There will be three sessions using the sadhana ‘The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra’ and the special request prayer. In the evening, the retreat will conclude with ‘Offering to the Spiritual Guide’ dedicated to the flourishing of everything that Venerable Geshe-la established in our world.
This event is free of charge. There is a charge for lunch and dinner on Wednesday at KMCA.
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Ballarat Workshop with Gen Kelsang Tsalden
Sat 6 Sep | Ballarat
Rarely do we examine the world around us in ways that increase our wisdom and peace. For instance, when things go wrong in our life and in our world, we simply regard the situation itself as the problem, and respond with fear, anxiety and even anger.
Buddha revealed something very important: he explained that the essence of all human problems is part of the mind that experiences painful feelings. He explained how to stabilise and ultimately dissolve away these feelings, leaving only inner peace and happiness.
On this course, learn these techniques for yourself and be guided in meditation to increasing levels of inner peace and happiness. The ability to experience peace in the face of adversity is the very art of acceptance and ultimately liberates us from all suffering.