An evening of Dhamma with Bhante Tejadhammo

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

Join us for a special evening of Buddhist teachings with Bhante TejadhammoAn evening of Dhamma with Bhante TejadhammoPresenter: Bhante TejadhammoFacilitator: Tina NgWed 26 Oct | 7-8.30pmLocation: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below)Cost: By donationJoin us for a special evening of Buddhist teachings with Bhante Tejadhammo. In the event that Bhante […]

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Special event: Dependent Origination

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

Come and take a deep dive with Ajahn Brahmali in the exploration of Dependent OriginationSpecial event: Dependent OriginationPresenter: Ajahn BrahmaliFacilitator: Tina NgThur 27 October | 7-9pmLocation: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below)Cost: By donation“One who sees dependent origination sees the Dhamma; one who sees the Dhamma sees dependent origination.” (MN […]

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The Practice of Deep Listening

The Practice of Deep Listening Presenters: Sister Chan Sinh Nghiem and Sister Trang Mai Thon (From Victoria) Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 2 November| 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation   The practice of deep listening is such an important offering in this age of technological […]

Mettarama Post-Vassa Ceremony

Harris Park Community Centre 11 Albion Street, Harris Park, NSW, Australia

Mettarama Robe Sewing Ceremony 5 November | 2-4pm Location: Harris Park Community Centre Cost: Free Organised by Mettarama: https://mettarama.org   Mettarama will be hosting a Post-Vassa Ceremony and all are invited! We will have mindful robe sewing, offering of completed robe as a gift of communal sewing by Mettarama Working Group and Volunteers, gratitude reflections and a […]

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Crossing the Flood: Nurturing Resilience

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

In these challenging times, let us explore together a few concrete practices of nurturing resilience and steadfastnessCrossing the Flood: Nurturing Resilience Presenter: Ven Brother Phap Hai Wed 9 Nov| 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation In these challenging times, let us explore together a few […]

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Special event: Gender Identity, Liberation and Buddhadharma

Special event: Gender Identity, Liberation and Buddhadharma Presenter: Damcho Diana Finnegan (from America) Sat 12 November| 10am-11.30am Online: link provided below Cost: By Donation   Buddhist texts encourage us to let go of our personal identities, deconstruct our sense of self and liberate ourselves from our fixation on self. Mahayana Buddhism embraces a philosophy of […]

Dissolving boundaries: cultivation of metta in uncertain times

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

In this talk we will explore the cultivation of loving kindness and how it relates to other aspects of mindfulness and meditation Dissolving boundaries: cultivation of metta in uncertain times Presenter: Venerable Tenzin Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 16 Nov | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By […]

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Special youth event: The Mind Lab

Special youth event: The Mind Lab Presenter: Ven. Dharana Dassa Thero (from Sri Lanka) Sat 19 November | 7.30 – 9 pm Location: Speaker will be in person at Metta Centre (Bankstown). Participants can join in person or online (zoom link below) Cost by donation   This event is aimed at youths, though all are welcome. This […]

From Vigilant Inspection to Vigilant Introspection: Lessons from the Cyber World

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 […]

Book Release! Luminous Awareness: Wisdom of The Tibetan Book of the Dead 

Book Release! Luminous Awareness: Wisdom of The Tibetan Book of the Dead  Presenter: Pema Düddul (from Queensland) Sat 26 November| 7-8.30 pm Online only: link below Cost: By Donation   In this talk Pema Düddul, a Buddhist chaplain and author, will discuss how to apply the mystical teachings from The Tibetan Book of the Dead to our everyday experience and bring […]

The Many Expressions of Love

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

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 […]

The Eight Worldly Winds: Dealing with the Highs and Lows

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

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 […]

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Metta Centre Annual Dinner

Metta Centre Annual DinnerFri 16 Dec 6.30pm - 9pmLocation: Star Buffet at Club Marconi, 121-133 Prairie Vale Rd, Bossley ParkCost: $40pp+Booking fee (includes all-you-can-eat buffet dinner and bottomless drinks)Dress: Smart casual Don’t miss our Annual Dinner to celebrate the ending of 2022 with our Metta Centre friends. It has been a HUGE year for Metta Centre, […]

Becoming a Bodhisattva: Part Two – Engaging in Bodhichitta

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

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

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

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 […]

Overcoming doubt

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

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 […]

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Yoniso Manasikara, the importance of wise attention

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

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 […]

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Special event: A Mind Lab Workshop

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

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   […]

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Working with anxiety about an uncertain present and future

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

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 […]

Meditation Class

Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

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 […]

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