From Vigilant Inspection to Vigilant Introspection: Lessons from the Cyber World Presenter: Venerable Juewei Shi (from Nan Tien Institute) Wed 23 November| 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation As the Covid-19 pandemic winds down, another pandemic is on the rise. It is that of cyber scams, estimated […]

The Many Expressions of Love Presenter: Venerable Dhammika Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 30 November| 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation Most Buddhists are familiar with the meaning of and importance of, but few are aware that the Buddha  spoke about quite a few different types of love. In […]

Life has its ups and downs. We’re going to be talking about how Buddhist practice can keep us well grounded within the highs and lows. The Eight Worldly Winds: Dealing with the Highs and Lows   Presenter: Matt Orsborn   Facilitator: Tina Ng   Wed 7 Dec | 7-8.30pm   Location: In person at Metta […]

Becoming a Bodhisattva: Part Two – Engaging in Bodhichitta Presenter: Robert Tomic Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 21 December | 7-8.30pm Location: Speaker and facilitator will be in person at Metta Centre (Bankstown). Participants can join in person or online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation   Continuing from an earlier talk that Robert gave earlier […]

How to stay calm and connected in complex situations Presenter: Amaranatho (from the Netherlands) Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 11 Jan | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation   We have invited a very special guest to kick start our year at the Metta Centre, to conduct […]

This session will explore doubt and how it may arise in your practice, and ways to overcome this doubtOvercoming doubtPresenter: Venerable Dhammadharo (joining from Victoria)Facilitator: Tina NgWed 18 January | 7-8.30pm AEDTLocation: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below)Cost: By Donation Doubt is one of the five hindrances that may arise […]

Yoniso Manasikara, the importance of wise attention   Presenter: Ayya Adhimutti (joining from New Zealand)   Facilitator: Tina Ng   Wed 25 January | 7-8.30pm AEDT   Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below)   Cost: By Donation “Yoniso Manasikara” means wise attention, and “ayoniso manasikara” means unwise attention. In […]

Special event: A Mind Lab Workshop   Bringing Buddhism into your life: A practical approach   Presenters: Ven. Battaramulle Amadassana Thero (online), Ven. Dharana Dassa Thero (in person), Anagārika Mithun Mahawaththage Don (in person), Angārikā Sumudu Weththasinghe (online), Anagārikā Naduni Gamage (online)   When: Sat 28 January | 1.00 pm – 7.00 pm AEDT   […]

Working with anxiety about an uncertain present and future Presenter: Venerable Achalo (joining from Thailand) Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 1 February| 7-8.30pm AEDT Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation    The covid outbreak and the world’s governments responses to it have, in recent years, demonstrated that life can change in […]

Join our drop-in class this Thursday to learn about meditation and be supported with your meditation practice Meditation Class Presenter: Terry Redmond 23 Feb 2023| 7-8pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) Cost: By Donation   Join our drop-in class to learn about meditation and be supported with your meditation practice. Each class will […]

The Buddha’s Teaching on Universal Loving Kindness (Metta Sutta) Presenter: Venerable Andrew Williams (joining from Victoria) Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 8 February| 7-8.30pm AEDT Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation   Join Dharma Master Andrew Williams as he gives commentary on the Metta Sutta, the Buddha’s Teaching on Universal Loving […]

Join our drop-in class this Thursday to learn about meditation and be supported with your meditation practice Meditation Class Presenter: Terry Redmond 23 Feb 2023| 7-8pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) Cost: By Donation   Join our drop-in class to learn about meditation and be supported with your meditation practice. Each class will […]

In this talk Bhante Dhammadipa will guide us in a brief introduction of four “Divine Abodes”, also known as the “Four Immeasurable minds”The Four Immeasurable Minds: practising true love for the worldPresenter: Bhante Dhammadipa (in person)Friday 10 February| 7-9pm AEDTLocation: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below)Cost: By DonationLove is one […]

In this talk, Ayya Suvira explains the eight thoughts of a great person in the Buddha's teachings at AN 8.30 and their relevance to lay lifeThe Eight Thoughts of a Great Person Presenter: Ayya Suvira Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 15 February | 7-8.30pm AEDT Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link […]

Join our drop-in class this Thursday to learn about meditation and be supported with your meditation practice Meditation Class Presenter: Terry Redmond 23 Feb 2023| 7-8pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) Cost: By Donation   Join our drop-in class to learn about meditation and be supported with your meditation practice. Each class will […]

Special event: Family Wellbeing Retreat Collaboration with Santi Forest Monastery Presenters: Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā, Bhikkhuni Ayya Anālayā, Bhikkhuni Ayya Pasanna and Tina Ng When: Sat 18 February | 9am – 5pm Location: Santi Forest Monastery, Bundanoon   Cost: By Donation In collaboration with Santi Forest Monastery, Metta Centre will be hosting a one day retreat […]

How did the Buddha navigate the topics of Religion, politics and sex and other such sensitive topics? How do we approach these topics wiselyReligion, Politics and Sex - how did the Buddha treat these topics?Presenter: Mystery SpeakerWednesday 22 February| 7-8.30pm AEDTLocation: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below)Cost: By DonationReligion, politics […]

Join our drop-in class this Thursday to learn about meditation and be supported with your meditation practice Meditation Class Presenter: Terry Redmond 23 Feb 2023| 7-8pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) Cost: By Donation   Join our drop-in class to learn about meditation and be supported with your meditation practice. Each class will […]