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 […]

Explore the Buddha's teaching relating to the cultivation of joyful and happy states with Clinical Psychologist, Dr Chien Hoong GooiFinding Joy on the Buddha's PathPresenter: Dr Chien Hoong GooiWed 8 June | 7-8.30pmOnline: Links belowCost: By donationJoin us on a session with Clinical Psychologist, Dr Chien Hoong Gooi, in exploring the Buddha's teaching relating to […]

In this session, we will discuss each of the hindrance and what we should do when they visit to allow us clear these obstacles and blockagesOvercoming Spiritual Hindrances Presenter: Tina Ng Wed 15 June | 7-8.30pm Online: Links below Cost: By donation There are Five Hindrances that can arise in our meditation and in our […]

Join us as Ajahn Achalo talks about the importance of daily formal meditation to increase mindfulness and ways to create this daily habit The importance of daily formal meditation to increase mindfulness   Presenter: Ajahn Achalo   Wed 22 June | 7-8.30pm   Online: Links below   Cost: By donation Do you find it difficult […]

The session is very interactive, with attendees offered the valuable opportunity to receive practical advice about their meditation practicePractical tips for daily formal meditation Speaker: Ajahn Achalo Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 6 July | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation This is the follow up […]

“The Mindful Dinosaurs” - truly inspiring and courageous baby dinosaurs, who triumph over adversity through mindfulness.The Mindful Dinosaurs: a workshop for preschool children and their caregivers Presenter: Karen Gilles-Reid Sat 9 July | 1.30-2.30pm At Metta Centre, Bankstown Cost: By donation This dynamic one-hour workshop will immerse parents, carers, and their preschool children, into the […]

Join us in an interactive session to explore how to find a meditation practice that suits youFinding a Meditation Practice that suits you Speaker: Tina Ng Wed 13 July | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation With the many different types of Buddhist meditation styles […]

The Joy Challenge Presenter: Dr. Pema Düddul Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 20 July | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation   Two and a half millennia ago the Buddha taught that without joy (gawa in Tibetan) there is no awakening or enlightenment. The Path of […]