Welcome to Jamchen Buddhist Centre

Jamchen Buddhist Centre is a non-profit charitable association that aims to further the study and practice of Mahayana Buddhism, as taught by the Tsarpa lineage of the Sakya School of Tibetan Buddhism.

The Centre’s spiritual director and resident teacher, His Eminence Zimwock Rinpoche, the sixth reincarnation in a highly esteemed lineage of Tibetan masters, is presently the highest lineage holder of the Tsarpa tradition.

 

Losar bringing Tibetans and friends closer

This Sunday 14th Feb @ 6am at Jamchen Buddhist Centre Yerrin st. Nth Balwyn

Sixteen arhat pujas, followed by 500 x Avaloketeshwara mantra chanting.

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   Upcoming Events

2010 Wednesday Night Teachings With H. E. Zimwock Rinpoche

Wednesday Night Dharma Classes with HE Zimwock Rinpoche resume on Wednesday 3 February at 7pm.

Feb – April: Shantideva’s A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life
In the first term, His Eminence will complete the very complex and difficult Chapter 9 - The Perfection of Wisdom.

April (date tbc): Nagarjuna’s Letter to King Gautamiputra.
A wonderful ancient text on the fundamentals of Buddha’s teachings and the Buddhist path to liberation.
Cost - $10 per session.

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Tibetan Language Classes With H. E. Zimwock Rinpoche

This new course of 1 sessions (each 1.5 hours) will introduce the beginners and novices in Tibetan to basic language and script. No prior experience required. Text books will be available from the Centre at the first class.

Costs to be confirmed

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    Calm Abiding Meditation Retreat

  • Labour Day Weekend With Lama Choedak Rinpoche

  • At Siba Retreat Centre East Gippsland

  • About the retreat
    This residential retreat starts at 7pm Thursday March 4 and concludes at 1pm Monday March 8 2009 (Labour DayLong Weekend). Set in the beautiful Snowy River countryside, accommodation is in modern rooms with up to 6 beds.The retreat is fully catered with vegetarian food. (Special dietary needs can also be met). The teachings are very accessible,accommodating the needs of both beginning and advanced meditators. 

 

                 

 

 

 

  • About Calm Abiding Meditation
    Calm Abiding Meditation (sometimes known as Shamatha Meditation or Single Pointed Concentration) is a simple, yet profound technique for increasing clarity of mind and the stability of attention. Calm Abiding Meditation trains the meditator to rest their attention on a meditation object, such as the breath.
  • Lama Choedak Rinpoche
    Lama Choedak Rinpoche is one of the few Tibetan Meditation Masters living in Australia. With twelve years of rigorous monastic training and many years teaching in the West, he has a special interest in making traditional Buddhist teachings more accessible to Westerners. He is the founder of the Rongton Buddhist Training College and the Spiritual Director of Buddhist Centres around Australia, where he teaches regularly.

 

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    Mindfulness Practices with John Julian 6-7pm Mondays

    John Julian is back at Jamchen with his special blend of mindfulness, which uses mindfulness of body, breath, thought and choiceless awareness in a secular format. Contact John directly if you are interested in these weekly workshops, on every week.

    Cost - $8 per session ($5 members)

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    Introduction to Calm Abiding Meditation Course

    Fri 5th Feb 2010 - 26th Mar 7.00–9:00 p.m.

  • In this course, a lay Buddhist practitioner and a student of Lama Choedak Rinpoche, will give a basic introduction to meditation from a set of teachings designed by Rinpoche and based on traditional Buddhist texts. The course is suitable for anyone who wants to taste the benefits of learning greater peace of mind using meditation; a commitment to Buddhism is not necessary.