Finding the Om in Omicron
Join this online class in discovering how Buddhist mediation and wisdom help us in our daily lives, even in the middle of a pandemicFinding the Om in OmicronPresenter: Tina NgWed 16 Feb | 7-8pmOnline: links provided belowCost: FreeHow do we find peace and tranquillity in the middle of a pandemic? Can we find the “Om” […]
Kindness: a Key Ingredient for Progress in Our Practice of the Path
This talk will focus on the things that hinder us from practising kindness, and how to cultivate more kindness towards ourselves and othersKindness: a Key Ingredient for Progress in Our Practice of the Path A dialogue with Ajahn Nissarano Wed 23 Feb| 7-8.30pm Online: links provided below Cost: Free Without a kind attitude towards ourselves, […]
How do we abandon craving?
We will focus on what kinds of craving we should develop, and what kind of craving we should abandon, and the difference between the two How do we abandon craving? A dialogue with Ajahn Sadaro Wed 2 March | 7-8.30pm Online: links provided below Cost: Free Buddhism teaches us that we should strive to be […]
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. […]
Bringing Joy into our Life
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
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)
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
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 […]
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. […]
How to practice Buddhism in daily living
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
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 […]
Clean, clear, and calm: overcoming mental negativity
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
Metta Centre 7-9 Cross Street, #2, Bankstown, NSW, AustraliaUrban 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 […]
Mahāyāna Buddhism: What’s Great about the Great Vehicle?
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 […]
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 Five Remembrances of the Buddha
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 […]
Mindfulness or a Mind Full of Things?
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 […]
Accessibility & Inclusiveness of the Buddhist Path
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 […]
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 […]