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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]