Joy can make a big difference in our lives, boosting our health, relaxing our bodies, and making us forget our difficulties and worriesBringing Joy into our Life A dialogue with Ayya Suvira Wed 9 March | 7-8.30pm Online: links provided below Cost: Free The roses smell nicer, the colours are brighter, and someone has been […]

Becoming a Bodhisattva Presenter: Robert Tomic Wed 16 March | 7-8.30pm Online: links provided below Cost: Free   Part One: the Preliminaries to Bodhichitta (16 March) In part one of a two-part talk on becoming a Bodhisattva, we will see what foundations are needed to follow the path to enlightenment. By using the Buddha’s teachings, […]

The Five Aggregates (Panca Skandha) Presenter: Dharma Master Dharmacharya Andrew. J. Williams Wed 23 March | 7-8.30pm Online: links provided below Cost: Free   Join us for a unique session with Dharma Master Dharmacharya Andrew. J. Williams, who will be presenting on the Five Aggregates (Panca Skandha). There will also be time for some Q&A […]

Equanimity and compassion in a changing world Collaboration between Metta Centre & the Association of Engaged Buddhists Presenters: David O’Rose & Tina Ng Thursdays 24 & 31 March | 7.30pm-9pm  Online: links provided below Cost: By Donation We are bombarded by devastating images of geopolitical instability, climate change induced disasters, economic uncertainty and a seemingly never ending pandemic. Does […]

How to practice Buddhism in daily living Presenter: Ajahn Dhammadharo Wed 30 March | 7-8.30pm Online: links provided below Cost: Free   As householders, we spend most of our time living a lay life, working, studying, spending time with families and friends, or enjoying leisurely activities. So how can we make the most of our […]

Equanimity and compassion in a changing world Collaboration between Metta Centre & the Association of Engaged Buddhists Presenters: David O’Rose & Tina Ng Thursdays 24 & 31 March | 7.30pm-9pm  Online: links provided below Cost: By Donation We are bombarded by devastating images of geopolitical instability, climate change induced disasters, economic uncertainty and a seemingly never ending pandemic. Does […]

In this talk, it will explore the Buddha's words on how to overcome negativity and stay calm in our day-to-day livesClean, clear, and calm: overcoming mental negativity Presenter: Ayya Suvira Wed 6 April | 7-8.30pm Online: links provided below Cost: Free We know we want calm and an improved quality of life, but when tiredness […]

Urban retreat: The Selfless Now Teacher: Ajahn Sādaro Saturday 9 April | 9am – 5pm In person at the Metta Centre (Bankstown) & online via Metta Centre's Facebook live Registration for in person attendance is essential through Eventbrite Cost: By donation   While the teaching of non-self (Anatta) is considered one of the more refined […]

Participants will learn more about the history of Buddhism and the differences in traditions present in modern Buddhist practiceMahāyāna Buddhism: What’s Great about the Great Vehicle? Presenter: Jonathan Shearman Wed 13 April | 7-8.30pm Online: links provided below Cost: Free This talk on “What’s Great about the Great Vehicle?” will present the story of how […]

Explore the historical and ultimate reality of the Buddha through recollection of the 5 remembrances of the Buddha.The Five Remembrances of the BuddhaPresenter: Ven Thich Thong PhapWed 20 Apr| 7-8.30pmOnline: links provided belowCost: FreeWe all know the Buddha as a great teacher who discovered a profound way of life leading to the cessation of birth […]

Explanation of the Buddha’s definition of mindfulness, and the exploration of the development of mindfulness on body, feelings and mind.Mindfulness or a Mind Full of Things?Presenter: Ven Olande Ananda TheraWed 27 Apr| 7-8.30pmOnline: links provided belowCost: Free Mindfulness has become popularised and the word is used so much in all sorts of contexts that your […]

The speaker will share an experience on the Buddhist path, from the viewpoint of a practitioner who share a body with disabilityAccessibility & Inclusiveness of the Buddhist Path Presenter: Venerable Yonten Phuntsok Wed 4 May| 7-8.30pm Online: links provided below Cost: Free In this, Venerable Yonten Phuntsok will share one person’s experience of accessibility and […]

Improve your wellbeing with this presentation and learn the tools needed to gain mental, emotional and spiritual healthWellbeing in BuddhismPresenter: Daniel TroyakWed 11 May | 7-8.30pmOnline: links provided belowCost: FreeStudies prove that Buddhists are onto something when it comes to boosting wellbeing. Perhaps more than any other religion, Buddhism is associated with happiness. According to […]

Stories of enlightened bhikkhunis and eminent lay disciples from the time of the BuddhaEnlightened WomenPresenter: Ven Ayya SomaWed 18 May | 7-8.30pmOnline: Links belowCost: By donationDuring this talk, Buddhist monk Ayya Soma will share some verses and stories of enlightened bhikkhunis and eminent lay disciples from the time of the Buddha. These powerful stories provide […]

Discover some unexpected Buddhists and learn why the Buddha said that the best kind of wisdom is understanding something for ourselves Buddhism In Unexpected Places Presenter: Venerable Akaliko   Wed 25 May | 7-8.30pm   Online: links provided below   Cost: Free What do Barbie, the Matrix movies, and Tina Turner have in common? They […]

Explore how our inner world and the outer world rely on each other in a transformational journey.When to stay silent and when to speak up?Presenter: Ven Tashi ChoedupWed 1 June | 7-8.30pmOnline: links provided belowCost: FreeIs our practice of kindness and compassion just to become better individuals? Or can it play an active role in […]