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Updated 15 October, 2007
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The 2008 teaching will be held at Bangalow, near Byron Bay, New South Wales on 11-20 April. Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche will teach the Madhyamakavatara (Year 4) and the first in a series of teachings on Asanga's great classic Mahayana Buddhist text on the buddha nature, the Uttarantantra. Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche’s teachings and primary activities in Australia will now take place in Northern New South Wales. Siddhartha’s Intent Southern Door will be known as, Byron Bay Buddhists - Siddhartha’s Intent Australia and be based in Byron Bay. Rinpoche has nominated new executive and working committees for both Byron Bay Buddhists – Siddhartha’s Intent Australia and Vajradhara Gonpa. Rinpoche has merged these committees into one management structure – to simplify the management of both organizations. Administrative Director Secretary Treasurer Committee Members This is an exciting time for Rinpoche’s activities in Australia as Byron Bay Buddhists - Siddhartha’s Intent Australia, Vajradhara Gonpa and The Siddhartha School are forming a working relationship with Southern Cross University Campus, Lismore, Northern New South Wales. Byron Bay Buddhist – Siddhartha’s Intent Australia works closely with The Northern Rivers Buddhist Education Network , a local non-sectarian collaborative that incorporates various groups from the Buddhist traditions of Vipassana, Tibetan, and Zen, offering educational services and care. Highlights from Southern Cross University, Australia:
The University is currently considering offering new and innovative Buddhist Programs. Byron Bay Buddhists – Siddhartha’s Intent Australia also hosts visiting teachers to Vajradhara Gonpa 3-year retreat. Next year’s annual teaching in 2008 and completion of Madhyamikavatara will be held in Byron Bay. Dates to be advised. Teachings will at times be hosted in Sydney. Chantal and Tanya Gebbie will take care of the activities in Sydney.
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Byron Bay Postal Address Contact person and details Regular Practice Sessions Guru Rinpoche Day – Tsasum Drildrup Tsog Offering Practice – 5 pm setup for 5.30pm start Wednesday evenings 6 – 7pm – Shamatha meditation – by donation Monthly Longchen Nyingthik Ngondro Practice – 3rd Sunday of each month 9.30am – 12.30 The Northern Rivers Buddhist Network will hold bi-monthly public events at various locations in Lismore, Byron Bay and Brunswick Heads. |
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Sydney Contact persons: Chantal Gebbie Tanya Gebbie Regular Practice Sessions- SYDNEY Wednesday evenings – Shamatha meditation and study group Guru Rinpoche Day – Tsasum Drildrup Tsog Offering Practice Dakini Day – Chime Phagma Nyingthik Tsog Offering Practice Monthly Longchen Nyingthik Ngondro Practice Also hosts visiting teachers |
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Blue Mountains Contact person and details Regular Practice Sessions |
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16 Sabine Close Contact person and details Regular Practice Sessions - CANBERRA Friday evenings – Madhyamika Study group |
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If you are interested in receiving fast news regarding Siddhartha's Intent's activities, you can now send us your e-mail address. Just e-mail Hugo Croci at hugocroci@optusnet.com.au.
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News from Vajradhara Gonpa Three-Year Retreat Centre Vajradhara Gonpa is now accepting expressions of interest for the next three-year retreat, which will commence in early 2009. Please enquire by email to cabs@siddharthasintent.org or by post to Vajradhara Gonpa, PO Box 345, Kyogle NSW 2474 Australia. For more details see www.siddharthasintent.org/VajradharaGonpa.htm The current three-year retreat will culminate with a practice intensive (drubchen) based on the “Heart Essence of Deathless Arya Tara” (Chime Phagma Nyingtig), a treasure of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo. Scheduled to take place 2-9 April 2008, the drubchen will be performed entirely in English for the first time. You are invited to express your interest in attending. As numbers are limited for the drubchen, Rinpoche will select participantsfrom amongst the applicants. Rinpoche invites everyone to attend the ceremony for the opening of the three-year retreat boundary on April 9th. Please enquire by email to: sia_bookings@siddharthasintent.org. Work as Practice Program. Come and experience the joy of being in the retreat atmosphere and pristine natural beauty of the Gonpa environment. Between June 2008 and January 2009 a Work as Practice Program will be offered. The program will focus on application of mindfulness and accumulation of merit through preparation of the retreat centre for the next three-year retreat. Included will be daily meditation sessions supported by three-year retreat staff. Practitioners with skills in construction, repairs and maintenance, such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting, landscaping and general labour, are invited to express their interest, as are those who can support these efforts by cooking and caring for the facilities. There is no charge for the program and basic accommodation and meals will be provided. Participation will be by invitation. Please submit an expression of interest to sia_bookings@siddharthasintent.org. |
Byron Bay is a relaxed coastal town with a diverse and colourful community situated on the Eastern-most tip of Australia. It is an area blessed with beautiful beaches, forested hinterland and is noted for its marine and wildlife reserves. Byron Bay is located 821 km north of Sydney, 200 km south of Brisbane and 100 km east of Vajradhara Gonpa.