Urban Retreat: The Path to Awakening
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaUrban Retreat: The Path to Awakening Presenter: Venerable Dr. Candana Wed 5 April (7-8.30pm AEST) and 22 and 23 April (9.30am – 5pm AEST) Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation Metta Centre is honoured to host Ven Dr Candana as part of his Australia trip. Ven […]
Commentary on the Six Perfections
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaCommentary on the Six Perfections Presenter: Ven Andrew Williams (Joining online from Melbourne) Wed 26 April | 7-8.30pm AEST 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 Six Paramitas (Transcendental Perfections) of Generosity, Morality, Patience, Effort, Concentration and Wisdom. Master […]
Free 5 week Yoga Course: Yoga Flow
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaFree 5 week Yoga Course: Yoga Flow Instructor: Yvonne Dang Every Tuesday from 5 to 30 May | 6.15-7.15pm AEST Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) Cost: By Donation Join our rejuvenating slow flow yoga class to help improve your inner balance, calm and focus. Perfect for anyone seeking a more mindful practice, this […]
Faith and The Conventional World
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaFaith and The Conventional World Presenter: Ven Tashi Choedup (Joining online from India) Wed 3 May | 7-8.30pm AEST Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation As we venture on our Faith practice to seek the ultimate, what does our faith mean to the everydayness of our conventional […]
Free 5 week Yoga Course: Yoga Flow
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaFree 5 week Yoga Course: Yoga Flow Instructor: Yvonne Dang Every Tuesday from 5 to 30 May | 6.15-7.15pm AEST Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) Cost: By Donation Join our rejuvenating slow flow yoga class to help improve your inner balance, calm and focus. Perfect for anyone seeking a more mindful practice, this […]
Unpleasant Realities of Life and the Four Noble Truths
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaSome realities in life are difficult to accept- getting sick, getting old, being separated from loved ones, not getting what you want, and others. How can the Four Noble Truths help us face and be at peace with these realities? What is Nirodha – the extinguishing of cravings and thirst? How can the Noble Eightfold […]
Free 5 week Yoga Course: Yoga Flow
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaFree 5 week Yoga Course: Yoga Flow Instructor: Yvonne Dang Every Tuesday from 5 to 30 May | 6.15-7.15pm AEST Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) Cost: By Donation Join our rejuvenating slow flow yoga class to help improve your inner balance, calm and focus. Perfect for anyone seeking a more mindful practice, this […]
There is only one book worth reading: the Mind
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaPresenter: Ven. Mettaji Wed 17 May | 7-8.30pm AEST Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation There can be a tendency to read lots of Dhamma, watch heaps of YouTube from many Monks - in the hope of finding the perfect answer and path to Enlightenment! One very […]
Free 5 week Yoga Course: Yoga Flow
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaFree 5 week Yoga Course: Yoga Flow Instructor: Yvonne Dang Every Tuesday from 5 to 30 May | 6.15-7.15pm AEST Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) Cost: By Donation Join our rejuvenating slow flow yoga class to help improve your inner balance, calm and focus. Perfect for anyone seeking a more mindful practice, this […]
Free 5 week Yoga Course: Yoga Flow
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaFree 5 week Yoga Course: Yoga Flow Instructor: Yvonne Dang Every Tuesday from 5 to 30 May | 6.15-7.15pm AEST Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) Cost: By Donation Join our rejuvenating slow flow yoga class to help improve your inner balance, calm and focus. Perfect for anyone seeking a more mindful practice, this […]
Getting to know Your Crocodile
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaGetting to know Your Crocodile Presenter: Bhante Shravasti Dhammika (Joining online from Townsville, QLD) Wed 31 May | 7-8.30pm AEST Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation Bhante Dhammika will deliver an interesting talk without giving a specific description or topic summary. Instead, attendees may be intrigued, […]
Obstacles to Buddhist Practice
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaObstacles to Buddhist Practice Presenter: Chao Khun Keng (Joining online) Wed 7 Jun | 7-8.30pm AEST Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation With 35 years of monastic experience, Chao Khun Keng has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with us on Buddhist practice. Last […]
The Mind’s Magic Show: Perception, Mindfulness, and the Art of Not Taking it Seriously
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaThe Mind's Magic Show: Perception, Mindfulness, and the Art of Not Taking it Seriously Presenter: Bhante Rakkhita Samanera (Joining online from Perth) Wed 14 Jun | 7-8.30pm AEST Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation Step into the enigmatic realm of the mind's magic show as we […]
Overcoming Addiction through Buddhist practices: a Mind Lab event
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaOvercoming Addiction through Buddhist practices: a Mind Lab event Presenter: Ven. Dharana Dassa Thero (in person) Wed 21 June | 7pm – 8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or online (zoom link below) Cost: by donation Substance use disorders are a prevalent mental health issue in Australia, affecting one in every 20 […]
The Eight Realisations of a Bodhisattva and the relevance to a modern world
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaThe Eight Realisations of a Bodhisattva and the relevance to a modern world Presenter: Reverend Miao You (In person) Wed 28 Jun | 7-8.30pm AEST Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation The Eight Realisations of a Bodhisattva and how they are still relevant today is an […]
Brahma viharas as taught by the Buddha – A sutta-based approach
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaBrahma viharas as taught by the Buddha – A sutta-based approach Speaker: Nguyễn Trung Công (Joining online from Hanoi, Vietnam) Wed 5 Jul | 7-8.30pm AEST Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: Free Many people regard loving-kindness (Metta) meditation as a distinctive traditional Buddhist practice and often […]
Two Day Meditation Retreat
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaTwo Day Meditation Retreat Presenter: Ven Dr Vimokha (in person) 8 and 9 July | 9.30am – 5pm AEDT (No overnight stay) Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/two-day-meditation-retreat-tickets-632236535497 During Ven. Vimokkha’s trip in Sydney from Thailand, he will be leading a non-residential two-day meditation retreat […]
Two Day Meditation Retreat
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaTwo Day Meditation Retreat Presenter: Ven Dr Vimokha (in person) 8 and 9 July | 9.30am – 5pm AEDT (No overnight stay) Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By Donation During Ven. Vimokkha’s trip in Sydney from Thailand, he will be leading a non-residential two-day meditation retreat at […]
Brahmaviharas: Mudita and the 7 Rs
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaBrahmaviharas: Mudita and the 7 Rs Speaker: Doug Kraft (Joining online from California, USA) Wed 12 Jul | 7-8.30pm AEST Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: Free Mudita is the spontaneous joy that arises within us upon seeing the wellbeing of others. Without this capacity we are […]
Relationships Workshop: Mindful Musical Communication Heals
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaRelationships Workshop: Mindful Musical Communication Heals A free workshop to enrich your connection with your partner (all orientations welcome) Presenter: Karen Gilles-Reid Sat 15th July | 1.30-3.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) Cost: By Donation The Norwegian writer Arne Garborg once said; “to love someone is to know the song in their […]