Sydney dharma talks
16 March: Dharma talk @ Blue Gum Sangha, North Sydney
A dharma talk at Blue Gum Sangha, 14 Ridge Street, North Sydney. Group meditation at 7.00 p.m., followed by a talk at 8.00 p.m. For details regarding Blue Gum Sangha, visit their website.
During this meeting, there will be an open discussion rather than a structured talk.
13 April: Dharma talk @ Blue Gum Sangha, North Sydney
A dharma talk at Blue Gum Sangha, 14 Ridge Street, North Sydney. Group meditation at 7.00 p.m., followed by a talk at 8.00 p.m. For details regarding Blue Gum Sangha, visit their website.
11 May: Dharma talk @ Blue Gum Sangha, North Sydney
A dharma talk at Blue Gum Sangha, 14 Ridge Street, North Sydney. Group meditation at 7.00 p.m., followed by a talk at 8.00 p.m. For details regarding Blue Gum Sangha, visit their website.
Dharma study
11 - 16 June 2010: Dharma study @ Kodo-ji Temple, Gorrick’s Run, via St. Albans, NSW.
A dharma study programme led along with Subhana Barzaghi, Roshi, resident teacher of the Sydney Zen Centre. This programme brings together the two traditions of Theravada and Zen, seeking what each tradition can bring to an understanding of the other. The themes to be explored this year will be provided closer to the time.
Enquiries should be directed to the Sydney Zen Centre, on (02) 9660 2993.
Residential retreats
23 April - 1 May 2010: Satipaṭṭhāna (cultivating mindfulness) retreat @ Jhana Grove Meditation Centre, outside Perth, WA
A residential retreat at Jhana Grove Meditation Centre, Serpentine, WA. This retreat is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners.
For information, contact Bavali Hill on (08) 9335 3847; or email . Or, contact Suzie Strong on (08) 9840 9345; mob. 0401 158 475, or email .
For registration, contact Premdaya Gilovitz on (08) 9335 8392; mob. 0408 358 392; or email .
21 - 30 May 2010: Satipaṭṭhāna (cultivating mindfulness) retreat @ Otford, north of Wollongong.
A residential retreat at Govinda Valley Spiritual Centre, Otford NSW. Govinda Valley is situated approximately 60-70 minutes (by car), or 50 minutes by train, south of Sydney CBD. For details of the centre, see the Govinda Valley website. This retreat is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners.
Further details regarding cost and bookings will be made available at a later date. For any currently available information, contact Patrick .
13 - 22 August 2010: Satipaṭṭhāna (cultivating mindfulness) retreat @ Ballina, northern NSW.
A residential retreat at Gunundi Anglican Conference and Retreat Centre at Angels Beach, East Ballina NSW. This retreat is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners.
For information and booking, contact Christine Wynyard .
24 September - 3 October 2010: Satipaṭṭhāna (cultivating mindfulness) retreat @ Otford, north of Wollongong.
A residential retreat at Govinda Valley Spiritual Centre, Otford NSW. Govinda Valley is situated approximately 60-70 minutes (by car), or 50 minutes by train, south of Sydney CBD. For details of the centre, see the Govinda Valley website. This retreat is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners.
Further details regarding cost and bookings will be made available at a later date. For any currently available information, contact Patrick .
6 - 13 October 2010: Satipaṭṭhāna (cultivating mindfulness) retreat @ Strathalbyn, outside Adelaide, SA.
#Note changes in dates and venue!#
A residential retreat at Glenbarr Retreat Centre, Strathalbyn, located south-east of Adelaide. This retreat is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners.
For further information and bookings, contact Anna Markey .
2010 Dharma Gathering
19 - 26 November, 2010: Dharma Gathering, Mid-North Coast, NSW.
The Dharma Gathering is more a festival than a meditation retreat. Patrick teaches along with Christopher Titmuss, a senior dharma teacher from Britain, and Subhana Barzaghi, a Zen Roshi and insight teacher, along with other teachers. Details of the Gathering, and of the circle of teachers involved, can be found at www.insightmeditationaustralia.org.
Held at the Yarrahappinni Ecology Centre at Grassy Head (the nearest town is Macksville), the Dharma Gathering includes workshops, inquiries, teachings, networking, entertainment, and more. It is suitable for families with young children, people curious about dharma and Buddhist meditation, and confirmed practitioners - in short, everyone.
Patrick contributes his “Dharma Salon,” a daily class/workshop/exploration of the Buddha’s teachings that follows a particular theme each year. In 2009 the Buddha’s first three recorded teachings were explored, along with the stories surrounding them. This year’s themes will be posted nearer to the time.
For information, go to www.insightmeditationaustralia.org, or contact Will James on (06) 6655 8613, or email him .