Welcome to the Chogye Jamchen Buddhist Centre

 

Chogye Jamchen Choe Dzong (Fortress of Loving Kindness), Jamchen Buddhist Centre, is a non-profit Tibetan Buddhist  association of the Sakya Tradition that aims to further the study and practice of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. Meditation techniques are based on the historical methods taught in ancient times by the great masters.

The Centre's spiritual director and teacher, His Eminence Zimwock Rinpoche, is the sixth reincarnation of the Maha Siddha Dakpo Tashi Namgyal (1511-1587).

 

Retreat - Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction

A three-day Meditation Retreat with John Julian and Venerable Freeman Trebilcock on the Mornington Peninsula
Labour Day Long Weekend: Friday 9 March – Monday 12 March 2012.

Jamchen’s annual residential meditation retreat this year will be on Mindfulness meditation for stress reduction, with teachings on The Four Immeasurables.

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction derives from Buddhist mindfulness and teaches you the skills to mobilize your mind and body so you can cope more effectively with everyday stress, anxiety, chronic pain and depression.

This retreat will be led by specialist mental health therapist and trainer John Julian, with Buddhist teachings on The Four Immeasurables by Venerable Freeman Trebilcock.

More information about the retreat will be posted here shortly.

VENUE: 83-99 Stotts Lane, Frankston South, VIC 3199
COST: $420 ($380 members/concession) (twin share)

More information and bookings

Book online through the secure Trybooking service

 

Wednesday Dharma Class

►Will resume from 8th February 2012.

For the following 4-5 weeks teaching will continue with Atisha's "Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment". 

This text is suitable for both beginners and advanced students.

 

Copies are available for purchase at the centre.

 

Upcoming Events Dates

6 February 7 Week introductory course on Mindfulness Meditation with John Julian.
9-12 March Jamchen's annual retreat with John Julian & Ven. Freeman.
March 2012 Tibetan language class by HE Zimwock Rinpoche
March 2012 Medicine Buddha Empowerment by HE Zimwock Rinpoche

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Regular Weekly Events  

Saturday 10-11am Meditation session with Zimwock Rinpoche
Saturday  11am-12pm Weekly Sadhana with Zimwock Rinpoche
Wednesday Dharma Atisha's "Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment". Only the 1st 6 stanzas have been covered so far, and this content will be reviewed once class starts again. Rinpoche said, "Atisha offers you a torch - batteries would be your right understanding". All Welcome !!
Mondays   6-7pm Weekly Calm Abiding Meditation with John Julian:  Please contact John Julian before attending. See below for further details

To stay informed by regular monthly email about all Dharma events at JBC, including special events and the teachings offered by Zimwock Rinpoche, please contact us at info@jamchen.com.au so you can be included on our email list.

  

Details of Current 2012 Program  

 

Calm Abiding Meditation: Introductory Course
Next course 7 Sessions

 

Mondays from 6 February – 2 April 2012, 7-8pm

Taught by the excellent John Julian!

Calm abiding meditation brings a clear perspective on life, benefits health and well-being and awakens happiness. This course provides clear instruction and opportunities for questions in a relaxed format. It is aimed at supporting students to develop a regular meditation practice. This course of seven one-hour sessions is taught by mindfulness expert John Julian.

More information and bookings see calm_abiding_course_2012.html 

 

 

Regular Mindfulness Practice (Calm Abiding Meditation)

 

At Jamchen with John Julian: 6.00 - 7.00 pm Mondays

Senior Jamchen member John Julian is back to teach at Jamchen with his special blend of mindfulness, which uses mindfulness of body, breath, thought and choiceless awareness in a secular format. If you have previously participated in one of the CAM courses at Jamchen, or are already familiar with the techniques and methods, then it should be possible for you to attend these weekly sessions (either on a regular basis or for an occasional participation). Please contact the coordinator in advance and prior to attending, to discuss your current level of practice.

Contact John directly if you are interested in these weekly workshops, on every week.
Cost - $8 per session ($5 members)
For further information see: cam_weekly_practice_sessions_2011.html

 

 Stable thinking 'Samten' meditation with HE Zimwock Rinpoche
Saturdays 10am –11am

 

Instruction in Buddhist meditation, as it was practiced historically in the Mahayana tradition and the Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism in ancient times. The “Silent abider" taught by Zimwock Rinpoche is specifically developed to teach to focus on what is traditionally known as Shepa (to transform into space of wisdom and clarity of light "which is known as Rigpa")

The ordinary human mind is usually in a state of confusion, carrying dark and white hot karmic sausages.., darker ones over power the powerless white ones and thus when we open it, it flows just the unwanted ones. but if we shake it well and upside down well, we will be mentally free and physically rich contented. in Sanskrit "An-atma" a state of no mind where you and your awakefullness is only, with that can fire thousands of your negative Karmas in heavy baggage. Zr.

 

 

 

Saturdays 11am - 12pm: Weekly Sadhana Practice

 

 

Chenrezig, Medicine Buddha, Vajrasattva, or Green Tara Sadhana (as appropriate for those in attendance)
This is a good opportunity for both experienced and new students to get direction, inspiration, and rejuvenation in their own personal meditation practice. You can attend occasionally to refresh your knowledge and technique or come regularly each week, initially to learn and then to continue to improve your meditation and sadhana practice and skill.

Newcomers and beginners are welcome to attend this Saturday morning meditation program.

For further information see: spiritual_program.html

 

 

For information on previous events see  past-events.html

 

With your generous assistance we were able to offer 5.000 $ to the areas in Tibet affected by natural disaster during 2010. These funds were generated during the Snow Lion Festival in October 2010. We therefore with folded Hands are genuinely thankful for your help and the assistance you provided to those in need. Your prayers had been heard and touched the heart of those in dire need. All funds raised were allocated directly to those individuals in need in the Tibet disaster area with the assistance of the Dalai Lama's aid organisation.

JBC Members and volunteers are welcome to participate and contribute in helping to organize activities during such major events. Together we can save this planet and other living beings and that makes existential "life worthy".

Please contact the Secretary at  info@jamchen.com  if you would like to contribute to organizing future major events.