The Simile of the Cook – Proper and Improper Attention
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaThe Simile of the Cook - Proper and Improper Attention Speaker: Ayya Phalañāṇī (Joining online from Germany) Wed 9 Aug | 7-8.30pm AEST Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: Free In the Sutta, 'the two cooks', SN47.8 the Buddha presents a simile by which he explains, what […]
Buddhism and Identity Politics
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaBuddhism and Identity Politics Speaker: Ajahn Brahmali (Joining online from Western Australia) Wed 16 Aug | 7-8.30pm AEST Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: Free Identity politics often revolves around the idea that people have fixed identities defined by their race, gender, religion, socio-economic standing, etc. This […]
Buddhist Detox Retreat – A Mind Lab Event
Karuna Sanctuary Retreat Centre, Katoomba 5 Saywell Road, Katoomba, NSW, AustraliaBuddhist Detox Retreat – A Mind Lab Event When: 19-20 August 2023 (overnight stay) Presenters: Ven. Dharana Dassa Thero, and Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero Location: Karuna Sanctuary Retreat Centre, Katoomba Cost: by Donation Registration: https://forms.gle/NarzUc8CpH2hakPL9 (not via Eventbrite) We all face challenges, problems and hardships. We all suffer. We may have come to accept this […]
A Bright Heart in Dark Days
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaA Bright Heart in Dark Days Speaker: Ven Ayya Yeshe (Joining online from Tasmania, possibly) Wed 23 Aug | 7-8.30pm AEST Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation We live in troubled times, with the cost of living so high, and climate change on the horizon. […]
Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings: From the Suttas to the Heart
Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus 74 Rickard Road, Bankstown, AustraliaPracticing the Buddha's Teachings: From the Suttas to the Heart Speaker: Bhante Joe Atulo (Joining online from Sri Lanka) Wed 30 Aug | 7-8.30pm AEST Location: Online and in person at Western Sydney University (74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4 Cost: FREE The Buddha is thought of not only […]
Meditation for Beginners Course
Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus 74 Rickard Road, Bankstown, AustraliaMeditation for Beginners Course Instructor: Tina Ng Monday 4th September, Time: 6.30-7.30pm Location: Online and in person at Western Sydney University (Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4 Cost: Free Learn to meditate with this beginners course, covering the basics of meditation. Attendees will learn different types of meditation through guided meditations, talks, […]
Yoga Flow: Free Yoga Classes
Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus 74 Rickard Road, Bankstown, AustraliaYoga Flow: Free Yoga Classes Instructor: Yvonne Dang Tuesdays from 5th Sept, Time: 6.30-7.30pm Location: In person at Western Sydney University (Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4 Cost: Free Join our rejuvenating yoga classes to help improve your inner balance, calm and focus. Perfect for anyone seeking to build strength, flexibility and stability, these […]
Socially Engaged Buddhism
Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus 74 Rickard Road, Bankstown, AustraliaJoin us to learn about Socially Engaged Buddhism and how it can help bring a positive change in your own life and the world around you !Socially Engaged Buddhism Speaker: Ven Thubten Chökyi (Joining online) Wed 6 Sep | 7-8.30pm AEST Location: In person at Western Sydney University (74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown City Campus), Room […]
Meditation for Beginners Course
Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus 74 Rickard Road, Bankstown, AustraliaMeditation for Beginners Course Instructor: Tina Ng Monday 11th September, Time: 6.30-7.30pm Location: Online and in person at Western Sydney University (Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4 Cost: Free Learn to meditate with this beginners course, covering the basics of meditation. Attendees will learn different types of meditation through guided meditations, talks, […]
Yoga Flow: Free Yoga Classes
Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus 74 Rickard Road, Bankstown, AustraliaYoga Flow: Free Yoga Classes Instructor: Yvonne Dang Tuesday 12th Sept, Time: 6.30-7.30pm Location: In person at Western Sydney University (Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4 Cost: Free Join our rejuvenating yoga classes to help improve your inner balance, calm and focus. Perfect for anyone seeking to build strength, flexibility and stability, these classes […]
Practising in Bhutan: Compassion In Action
Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus 74 Rickard Road, Bankstown, AustraliaPractising in Bhutan: Compassion In Action Speaker: Venerable Bhikkhuni (Gelongma) Pema Deki - Emma Slade (Joining online from Bhutan) Wed 13 Sep | 7-8.30pm AEST Location: In person at Western Sydney University- Bankstown City Campus, Room 1.4.34, level 4 Bankstown, NSW 2200, or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: Free Venerable Bhikkhuni (Gelongma) Pema Deki […]
Meditation for Beginners Course
Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus 74 Rickard Road, Bankstown, AustraliaMeditation for Beginners Course Instructor: Tina Ng Monday 18th September, Time: 6.30-7.30pm Location: Online and in person at Western Sydney University (Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4 Cost: Free Learn to meditate with this beginners course, covering the basics of meditation. Attendees will learn different types of meditation through guided meditations, talks, […]
Yoga Flow: Free Yoga Classes
Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus 74 Rickard Road, Bankstown, AustraliaYoga Flow: Free Yoga Classes Instructor: Yvonne Dang Tuesday 19th Sept, Time: 6.30-7.30pm Location: In person at Western Sydney University (Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4 Cost: Free Join our rejuvenating yoga classes to help improve your inner balance, calm and focus. Perfect for anyone seeking to build strength, flexibility and stability, these classes will […]
Achieving True success
Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus 74 Rickard Road, Bankstown, AustraliaAchieving True Success Speaker: Ayya Kārunikā (Joining In person) Wed 20 Sep | 7-8.30pm AEST Location: In person at Western Sydney University (74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4 or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: Free What does success mean to you? Based on the Buddha’s words, in this […]
Buddhist Aged Care Design Day
1 Verdun St, Bexley 1 Verdun St, Bexley, Sydney, AustraliaCome to tour the premises that may be used to set up an Aged Care facility, followed by a discussion afterwards on how to make this happen !Buddhist Aged Care Design DaySun 24 Sept | 2 – 4pmLocation: 1 Verdun St, Bexley NSWCost: Free Are you interested in being a part of setting up a Buddhist […]
Metta Convention Week: Buddhist Bowl Trivia
Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus 74 Rickard Road, Bankstown, AustraliaMetta Convention Week: Buddhist Bowl Trivia Players: Bhante Sujato (In person) & Ajahn Brahmali (Joining online from Western Australia) Mon 25 Sep | 7-8.30pm AEST Location: In person at Western Sydney University, Level #4, Bankstown City campus or Online (https://tinyurl.com/mettac) Cost: Free REGISTER AT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/metta-convention-week-buddhist-bowl-trivia-tickets-632234710037 Metta Convention week opens with the "Buddhist Bowl Trivia" […]
Metta Convention Week: An Evening with Buddhist Master Chao Khun Keng
Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus 74 Rickard Road, Bankstown, AustraliaMetta Convention Week: An Evening with a Buddhist Master Chao Khun Keng Presenters: Chao Khun Keng (Joining online from Geelong, VIC) Tue 26 Sep | 7-8.30pm AEST Location: In person at Western Sydney University, Level #4, Bankstown City campus or Online (https://tinyurl.com/mettac) Cost: Free REGISTER AT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/metta-convention-week-an-evening-with-a-buddhist-master-tickets-666323059207 We hope you can join us to hear […]
Metta Convention Week: Haiku Poetry Writing
Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus 74 Rickard Road, Bankstown, AustraliaMetta Convention Week: Haiku Poetry Writing Presenter: Venerable BomHyon Sunim (In person) Wed 27 Sep | 7-8.30pm AEST Location: In person at Western Sydney University, Level #4, Bankstown City campus or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: Free Join us in learning about Haiku Poetry, and learn to write your own! An old silent pond... […]
Metta Convention Week: Between Everything and Nothing- Cultivating Compassion and Wisdom
Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus 74 Rickard Road, Bankstown, AustraliaMetta Convention Week: Between Everything and Nothing- Cultivating Compassion and Wisdom Presenters: Ven Dr Juewei (Joining online from Wollongong), Ayya Karunika (In person), Ven Bhikshuni Pema Deki (Emma Slade)(Joining online from the UK), Ven. Tashi Choedup (Joining online from India), and Dr. Pema Düddul (Joining online from QLD) Thu 28 Sep | 7.00-9.00pm AEST Location: […]
Metta Convention Week: Community Cultural Dinner
Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus 74 Rickard Road, Bankstown, AustraliaMetta Convention Week: Community Cultural Dinner - "Have a FREE meal on us!" Fri 29 Sep | 7-10pm AEST Location: In person at Western Sydney University, Level #3, Bankstown City campus Cost: Free Metta Centre will be hosting an international dinner, with food stalls from Buddhist temples and centres offering vegetarian food from countries […]