Living Buddhism Course
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaOur weekly Living Buddhism Course explores a topic chosen by the group, and the facilitator leads the group as a whole to understand, experience and reflect on how the Buddha’s teachings can be applied to understanding that topic and our lives, so as to make our spiritual practice relevant and integrated in our daily lives. […]
Wellbeing in Buddhism
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 […]
Enlightened Women
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 […]
Buddhism In Unexpected Places
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 […]
Living Buddhism Course
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaOur weekly Living Buddhism Course explores a topic chosen by the group, and the facilitator leads the group as a whole to understand, experience and reflect on how the Buddha’s teachings can be applied to understanding that topic and our lives, so as to make our spiritual practice relevant and integrated in our daily lives. […]
When to stay silent and when to speak up?
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 […]
Finding Joy on the Buddha’s Path
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 […]
Overcoming Spiritual Hindrances
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 […]
Living Buddhism Course
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaOur weekly Living Buddhism Course explores a topic chosen by the group, and the facilitator leads the group as a whole to understand, experience and reflect on how the Buddha’s teachings can be applied to understanding that topic and our lives, so as to make our spiritual practice relevant and integrated in our daily lives. […]
The importance of daily formal meditation to increase mindfulness
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 […]
Freedom from Fear
Meeting fear with right mindfulness and wisdom can make a difference between getting caught up in fear and being free from it. Freedom from Fear Presenter: Ven. Bhante Buddharakkita Wed 29 June| 7-8.30pm Online: Links below Cost: By donation Fear is unwholesome emotion which can hinder our heart and mind from fully embracing our life. […]
Practical tips for daily formal meditation
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaThe 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: workshop for preschool children and their caregivers
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, Australia“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 […]
Living Buddhism Course
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaOur weekly Living Buddhism Course explores a topic chosen by the group, and the facilitator leads the group as a whole to understand, experience and reflect on how the Buddha’s teachings can be applied to understanding that topic and our lives, so as to make our spiritual practice relevant and integrated in our daily lives. […]
Finding a Meditation Practice that suits you
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaJoin 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
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 […]
Special Event: An evening of Dhamma with Ven Chao Khun Keng
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaJoin us in the session. Ven Chao Khun Keng has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with us with his 35 years of monastic experience Speaker: Chao Khun Keng Sat 23 July | 6-8pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation The […]
Why bad days are the best?
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaIn this session we will talk about how to be mindful in challenging circumstances which can be ultimately very rewardingWhy bad days are the best? Speaker: Andrew “Bodhi” Kennings Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 27 July | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation Modern lay life […]
Living Buddhism Course
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaOur weekly Living Buddhism Course explores a topic chosen by the group, and the facilitator leads the group as a whole to understand, experience and reflect on how the Buddha’s teachings can be applied to understanding that topic and our lives, so as to make our spiritual practice relevant and integrated in our daily lives. […]
Opening The Heart
Opening The Heart Presenter: Venerable Aileen Barry Facilitator: Tina Ng Wed 3 August | 7-8.30pm Location: In person at Metta Centre (Bankstown) or Online (Zoom link below) Cost: By donation Venerable Aileen Barry will be offering this teaching at the Metta Centre in person. If you would like to meet Venerable in person, you are […]