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 […]

It goes without saying that we all want to be wiser and more compassionate. But how do we awaken wisdom and compassion in our daily Lives?Awakening Wisdom and Compassion in Daily LifePresenter: Dr. Pema DuddulWed 1 Mar| 7-8.30pm AEDTLocation: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below)Cost: By DonationIt goes without saying […]

Venerable Dhammadipa will give teachings on the Four Establishments of Mindfulness: their Origins and Development in the Buddhist TeachingsSPECIAL EVENT: The Four Establishments of MindfulnessPresenter: Venerable Dhammadipa (in person)Monday 6 March | 7-8.30pm AEDTLocation: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below)Cost: By DonationMetta Centre is so delighted to invite Venerable Dhammadipa […]

In this session, Ven Dhammananda will be exploring the topic on building harmony at home, work and in communityBuilding harmony at home, work and in community Presenter: Venerable Galkande Dhammananda Thero (in person) Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 8 March| 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation […]

Through guided discussion and meditation exercise, you will tap into the spiritual essence of the artworks and find meaning in your own lifePainting EnlightenmentPresenter: Venerable Juewei (from Nan Tien Institute)Wed 15 Mar| 7-8.30pm AEDTLocation: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below)Cost: By DonationJoin us for a truly transformative experience as we […]

Join us in a rejuvenating Day of Mindfulness, where we come back home to ourselves, relax, and cultivate the energy of mindfulness togetherBuddhist Temple Tour19 Mar, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm AEDTLocation: Mountain Spring Monastery, 2657 Bells Line of Rd, Bilpin NSWCost: Free (Donations to Mountain Spring Monastery and Metta Centre are appreciated)Register here: https://www.mountainspringmonastery.org/event-details/sunday-of-mindfulness-2023-03-19-09-00Metta […]