Living Buddhism Course
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaOur weekly Living Buddhism Course explores a topic chosen by the group, and the facilitator leads the group as a whole to understand, experience and reflect on how the Buddha’s teachings can be applied to understanding that topic and our lives, so as to make our spiritual practice relevant and integrated in our daily lives. […]
The importance of daily formal meditation to increase mindfulness
Join us as Ajahn Achalo talks about the importance of daily formal meditation to increase mindfulness and ways to create this daily habit The importance of daily formal meditation to increase mindfulness Presenter: Ajahn Achalo Wed 22 June | 7-8.30pm Online: Links below Cost: By donation Do you find it difficult […]
Freedom from Fear
Meeting fear with right mindfulness and wisdom can make a difference between getting caught up in fear and being free from it. Freedom from Fear Presenter: Ven. Bhante Buddharakkita Wed 29 June| 7-8.30pm Online: Links below Cost: By donation Fear is unwholesome emotion which can hinder our heart and mind from fully embracing our life. […]
Practical tips for daily formal meditation
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaThe session is very interactive, with attendees offered the valuable opportunity to receive practical advice about their meditation practicePractical tips for daily formal meditation Speaker: Ajahn Achalo Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 6 July | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation This is the follow up […]
The Mindful Dinosaurs: workshop for preschool children and their caregivers
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia“The Mindful Dinosaurs” - truly inspiring and courageous baby dinosaurs, who triumph over adversity through mindfulness.The Mindful Dinosaurs: a workshop for preschool children and their caregivers Presenter: Karen Gilles-Reid Sat 9 July | 1.30-2.30pm At Metta Centre, Bankstown Cost: By donation This dynamic one-hour workshop will immerse parents, carers, and their preschool children, into the […]
Living Buddhism Course
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaOur weekly Living Buddhism Course explores a topic chosen by the group, and the facilitator leads the group as a whole to understand, experience and reflect on how the Buddha’s teachings can be applied to understanding that topic and our lives, so as to make our spiritual practice relevant and integrated in our daily lives. […]
Finding a Meditation Practice that suits you
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaJoin us in an interactive session to explore how to find a meditation practice that suits youFinding a Meditation Practice that suits you Speaker: Tina Ng Wed 13 July | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation With the many different types of Buddhist meditation styles […]
The Joy Challenge
The Joy Challenge Presenter: Dr. Pema Düddul Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 20 July | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation Two and a half millennia ago the Buddha taught that without joy (gawa in Tibetan) there is no awakening or enlightenment. The Path of […]
Special Event: An evening of Dhamma with Ven Chao Khun Keng
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaJoin us in the session. Ven Chao Khun Keng has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with us with his 35 years of monastic experience Speaker: Chao Khun Keng Sat 23 July | 6-8pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation The […]
Why bad days are the best?
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaIn this session we will talk about how to be mindful in challenging circumstances which can be ultimately very rewardingWhy bad days are the best? Speaker: Andrew “Bodhi” Kennings Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 27 July | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation Modern lay life […]
Living Buddhism Course
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaOur weekly Living Buddhism Course explores a topic chosen by the group, and the facilitator leads the group as a whole to understand, experience and reflect on how the Buddha’s teachings can be applied to understanding that topic and our lives, so as to make our spiritual practice relevant and integrated in our daily lives. […]
Opening The Heart
Opening The Heart Presenter: Venerable Aileen Barry Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 3 August | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation Venerable Aileen Barry will be offering this teaching at the Metta Centre in person. If you would like to meet Venerable in person, you are […]
Why is it so hard to let go of our sense of being wronged?
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaThis session is to explore the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra. The Sutra famously states, "Form is emptiness, emptiness is form." Why is it so hard to let go of our sense of being wronged? Speaker: Bom Hyon Sunim Wed 10 Aug | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: […]
Dhamma at the Museum
Australian Museum 1 William Street, Darlinghurst, NSW, AustraliaJoin us for a unique journey through the Australian Museum with Venerable Chao Khun Keng and Venerable Dhammadharo Dhamma at the Museum with Venerable Chao Khun Keng and Venerable Dhammadharo Saturday 13 August | 2-5pm Australian Museum (1 William Street, Sydney) Cost: Free Contact: Zen 0420 276 026 RSVP is essential with your contact details […]
The meditative practice of Joy and Positive Psychotherapy
The meditative practice of Joy and Positive Psychotherapy Presenter: Dr. Eng Kong Tan Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 17 August | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation Dr. E-K Tan will be weaving the Cultivation of Joy, the meditative practice of Mudita with the recent […]
Living Buddhism Course
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaOur weekly Living Buddhism Course explores a topic chosen by the group, and the facilitator leads the group as a whole to understand, experience and reflect on how the Buddha’s teachings can be applied to understanding that topic and our lives, so as to make our spiritual practice relevant and integrated in our daily lives. […]
Contemplative Awakening
Contemplative Awakening Presenter: Ajahn Sādaro Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 24 August | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation What is an ‘awakening experience’ in meditation? And once we have these experiences, how do we now understand and integrate them? Ajahn Sādaro will discuss how we […]
Metta Festival Thank You Party
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaMetta Festival Thank You PartySat 27 Aug | 6-10pmAt the Metta Centre, 7-9 Cross St, Bankstown NSWRSVP essential for catering purposes: Eventbrite or email contact@mettacentre.comVolunteers, sponsors and performers who helped with the Metta Festival are invited to join our celebration as Metta Centre gives thanks to your incredible work in making the event such a […]
The Dance of Zouk
Ignite Dance Co 2/11 Arab Rd, Padstow, NSW, AustraliaThe Dance of Zouk with Alise Kha and Matthew Voelker Date: Sunday 28th August Time: 10.30am to 12pm Location: Ignite Dance Co 2/11 Arab Rd, Padstow, NSW, 2211 Cost: $15pp Our instructors Alise Kha and Matthew Voelker will guide participants in this unique Zouk dance and Buddhism workshop, using movement and dance to connect people […]
Rubber Duck Debugging the Mind
Rubber Duck Debugging the Mind: The Vipallasa; distortions of views, perceptions and thoughts Presenter: Venerable Vimala Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 31 August | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation Do you sometimes feel that your mind is going around in circles? There is a […]