Chogye Jamchen: Meditation and Sadhana Practices

Saturday Meditation and Sadhana Practice

These practises are personally led by our teacher, HE Zimwock Rimpoche (when in residence)

9.00 am: Members personal practice time
10.00 am: Meditation: based on historical Nagarjuna and Shantideva meditation methods (see website for further details). These techniques are presented in a non sectarian and non denominational format, so all individuals can participate and benefit.
11.00 am: Chenrezig (four arm), Medicine Buddha, Vajrasattva, or Green Tara Sadhana (alternate weeks)

Note: a short break will take place between sessions, and time is allowed for personal questions with Rinpoche to clarify issues participants might have regarding these meditations and Sadhana practises

The 10.00 am meditation session is open to all those interested in meditation:

The content of this session is directly based on the historical Nagarjuna and Shantideva meditation methods, as they were practiced and taught by these great classical masters in that time period (see website for further details). These techniques are presented in a non sectarian and non denominational format, so all individuals can participate and benefit. These specific meditation methods might initially appear different from the more commonly known "calm abiding" style techniques as they are frequently taught today, but the historical approach is a very effective direct method aimed at calming and purifying mental activity.

Sadhana practice is intended for those who have received the appropriate practice initations and empowerments:

The "sadhana practices" should be distinguished from "the Pujas" (such as Green Tara, Sixteen Arhat and others) which are public events that do not require an initiation. At Jamchen Buddhist Centre the Puja's such as Green Tara Puja are conducted on full moon days, and the Sixteen Arhat Puja can be conducted on holy days in the Buddhist calendar.

On some occasions people might be able to sit in on a sadhana practice (but without specifically "reading the sadhana"). this might be for example in order for that person to create a connection with a specific deity, and then be able to recite the mantra as part of their personal meditation practise (but this would need to be discussed their teacher in advance).

for further detail see meditation_practices.html

Cost: facility fee: to contribute to the center's running expenses:

members 10$ (morning program ) non-members 15$ (morning program).

To confirm times and specific practise schedule for each Saturday morning:

check the Jamchen webpage (including the notice board for possible recent changes to schedules)

or see the forum for further detail, or call Chogye Jamchen Buddhist Centre for venue and details on (03) 9857 3612

Email Jamchen Buddhist Centre

2010 Weekly "Wednesday Teachings" With H. E. Zimwock Rinpoche (from 25th August 2010)

Shantideva’s "A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life"

25 August 2010: an introductory overview of "Way of the Bodhisatva" text by Shantideva. For those with a general interrest in the relevance of this important text in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, this session can be a practical way to get a synopsis of the text which will be covered in the following months during the regular weekly Wednesday dharma teachings.

1 September 2010: no teaching due to HEZR's teaching scedule in Singapore

8 September 2010: Starts the new cycle of the "Way of the Bodhisatva" text by Shantideva with HE Zimwock Rinpoche from the first chapter. Teachings will extend over sequential weeks in 2010 and going into the early part of 2011. The regular Wednesday evening dharma classes are usually only interrupted by school holliday weeks (allowing those with children and other commitments to focus on family activities).

The text is suitable for beginners as well as seniors students, and teachings will proceed over several months. All welcome !

Cost - $15 per session : Members $10.00

Please note: Wednesday class start time 7.15 pm

For further details see: Wednesday_night.html

Cost - $10 per session (members), 15$ non-members

Weekly Mindfulness Practice at Jamchen Buddhist Center

Weekly Minfullness Practice with John Julian: 6.00 - 7.00 pm 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. John is an experienced meditation practitioner who is very skilled in sharing his knowledge with people from diverse backgrounds, and he teaches techniques that are intended to be integrated with day to day life in everyday experiences.

Contact John directly if you are interested in these weekly workshops, on every week.

Cost - $8 per session ($5 members)

Contact John Julian

Sunday Calm Abiding Practice

Event time: either at 5.00pm (daylight saving) or 3.00pm (standard time)

note; please only attend by prior arrangement

Calm Abiding practice is not strictly Buddhist and does not require a prior "initiation". Anyone who has received some basic training and instruction is free to attend our weekly sitting practice on Sundays. These Sunday sessions are open to anyone with an interest in meditation, and these sessions are intended as a support mechanism for those who want to participate with others, or simply might be seeking some additional guidance. No formal requirements are necessary to take part, but please contact the centre prior to attending.

A structured Introductory Calm Abiding course (which is based on eight weekly classes) is run several times each year by the centre, and this provides newcomers with the instruction and techniques to practice this type of meditation. Additionally regular yearly retreats are also conducted at an appropriate venue where people can develop more advanced skills in a supportive environment with the right facilities.

Cost: 5$ donation: this token donation helps to contribute to the centre running costs
Call Jamchen Buddhist Centre for venue and info on (03) 9857 3612 (or contact us by email)