Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre, Cairns

February 2010	Calm Abiding Meditation Course --------------------------------- 6 Week Introductory Course, STARTS: 2 February - 9 March 2010 Tuesdays 7pm - 9pm Bookings are essential: Phone Rinchen on 40415556 or email: kylbc@yahoo.com.au Tibetan New Year – Sunday February 14 ------------------------------------------ Green Tara Puja at 9.30am, this is a traditional Tibetan ceremony which will be accompanied by drums, cybals, conch and bells, a great way to start the new year, followed by shared brunch. We will then have the opportunity to do some t shirt stamping and prayer flag printing. Bring food to share, bring your own t shirt to stamp, it will be $5 to cover materials and ten dollars to buy and print a set of 5 prayer flags. No bookings required just turn up and enjoy the morning. Classical Qi Gong ----------------- with Kiana Bear Monday 15 February for 5 weeks at 6pm Kiana Bear, a qualified Yoga Qi Gong instructor, will conduct a five week course for beginners at Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre starting on Monday February 15 at 6pm. Kiana will teach the classical Qi Gong called the eight silk peices and the course is open to anyone who would like to learn this beautiful and ancient breathing and movement technique. Dharma Talk By Quentin (Ghen Shu) Saturday February 27, from 7pm. The talk will include a short meditation and question and answer time. Cost is $10 per session, $8 members/concession. Some of this money will go towards Quentin’s Dharma group in PNG.
March 2010	Saturday 6 March Children’s Group – 10am, all welcome. Manjushri Café – Sunday March 21 from 3pm – 5pm The group will discuss the Dharma in a facilitated, relaxed manner with tea/coffee, nice nibbles and conducive environment. Cost $10 facility fee to cover food and venue Dharma Talk By Quentin (Ghen Shu) Saturday March 27, from 7pm. The talk will include a short meditation and question and answer time. Cost is $10 per session, $8 members/concession. Some of this money will go towards Quentin’s Dharma group in PNG.
April 2010	Silent Meditation Retreat ----------------------- April 1-5 with Ven Rinchen more info VENERABLE KHENPO NGAWANG DAMCHOE Khenpo will give a public talk on Friday April 16 at 7.30pm “How the Buddhist perspective on sickness, death and dying can ease difficult times” $15 and $10 members/concession Weekend teachings: Sat and Sun April 17 & 18 10am - 5pm “Illuminating the Sage’s Intent” by Sakya Pandita
May 2010	Saturday 1 May Children’s Group – 10am, all welcome. May LABOR DAY WEEKEND Annual three day Calm Abiding Retreat, Manjushri Café – Sunday May 16 from 3pm – 5pm The group will discuss the Dharma in a facilitated, relaxed manner with tea/coffee, nice nibbles and conducive environment. Cost $10 facility fee to cover food and venue
June 2010	Saturday 5 June Children’s Group – 10am, all welcome. Manjushri Café – Sunday June 20 from 3pm – 5pm The group will discuss the Dharma in a facilitated, relaxed manner with tea/coffee, nice nibbles and conducive environment. Cost $10 facility fee to cover food and venue
July 2010	Saturday 3 July Children’s Group – 10am, all welcome. Manjushri Café – Sunday July 18 from 3pm – 5pm The group will discuss the Dharma in a facilitated, relaxed manner with tea/coffee, nice nibbles and conducive environment. Cost $10 facility fee to cover food and venue
Aug 2010	Saturday 7 Aug Children’s Group – 10am, all welcome. Manjushri Café – Sunday August 15 from 3pm – 5pm The group will discuss the Dharma in a facilitated, relaxed manner with tea/coffee, nice nibbles and conducive environment. Cost $10 facility fee to cover food and venue
Sep 2010	Saturday 4 Sep Children’s Group – 10am, all welcome. Manjushri Café – Sunday Sep 19 from 3pm – 5pm The group will discuss the Dharma in a facilitated, relaxed manner with tea/coffee, nice nibbles and conducive environment. Cost $10 facility fee to cover food and venue
Oct 2010	Saturday 2 Oct Children’s Group – 10am, all welcome. Manjushri Café – Sunday OCT 17 from 3pm – 5pm The group will discuss the Dharma in a facilitated, relaxed manner with tea/coffee, nice nibbles and conducive environment. Cost $10 facility fee to cover food and venue
Nov 2010	Saturday 6 Nov Children’s Group – 10am, all welcome. Manjushri Café – Sunday Nov 21 from 3pm – 5pm The group will discuss the Dharma in a facilitated, relaxed manner with tea/coffee, nice nibbles and conducive environment. Cost $10 facility fee to cover food and venue
Dec 2010	Saturday 4 Dec Children’s Group – 10am, all welcome. Manjushri Café – Sunday Dec 19 from 3pm – 5pm The group will discuss the Dharma in a facilitated, relaxed manner with tea/coffee, nice nibbles and conducive environment. Cost $10 facility fee to cover food and venue

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January 2008
February 2008	Weekend of Teachings by Lama Choedak Rinpoche: 22-25 Feb 2008 Friday Feb 22 at 5pm Launch of the "Chakna Childrenâ€™s Dharma Group" All interested parents and children welcome. Saturday Feb 23 at 7pm Public Talk: GREAT COMPASSION: THE KEY TO BRING POSITIVE CHANGES - entry by donation Saturday February 23 from 9.30am - 5pm Tibetan Game of Liberation Lama Choedak Rinpoche will introduce students to The Tibetan Game of Liberation, a traditional Buddhist game intended to teach a metaphysical system about karma and reincarnation and its place in the universe. Sunday 24 February 9.30am - 5pm Healing Buddha Workshop Sickness is a common suffering of all living beings. However, according to Tibetan medicine, most illnesses are psychosomatic. This one day workshop will help you understand how certain mind states can contribute to ill health, and teach you how to apply the appropriate antidotes. Discover the connection between thoughts, behavior and speech, and the positive and negative effects they have on your health! Lama Choedak Rinpoche will give the transmission of the Healing Buddha's meditation and mantra passed down through an unbroken lineage since the time of the Buddha. You will also learn how to use it to assist friends and relatives who may be ill or dying. This profound meditation technique will compliment any form of medical treatment. This practice can reduce the side effects and increase the effectiveness of any medication. It is especially recommended for health professionals and those who are interested healing and self-healing. Cost for each full day workshop is $65 or $50member/concession. Bring own lunch, refreshments provided. Bookings essential 40415556 or email: kylbc@yahoo.com.au
March 2008	Tuesday 11 March 8 Weeks Calm abiding Meditation Course facilitated by Ven Rinchen Every Tuesday, starting 11 March for 8 weeks. Cost is $50 for the eight weeks to cover course materials etc. For those who have attended a previous course it will be by donation providing they bring along their material from the previous course. Bookings essential either on 40415556 or email: kylbc@yahoo.com.au Course will be run at Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre, 348 Severin Street, Cairns. Tuesday 18 March 8 Weeks Calm abiding Meditation Course (1st group) Thursday 20 March 8 Weeks Calm abiding Meditation Course (second group) Friday 21 March full moon gathering at 6.30pm Tuesday 25 March 8 Weeks Calm abiding Meditation Course (1st group) Thursday 27 March 8 Weeks Calm abiding Meditation Course (second group)
April 2008	Tuesday 1 April 8 Weeks Calm abiding Meditation Course (1st group) Thursday 3 April 8 Weeks Calm abiding Meditation Course (second group) Tuesday 8 April 8 Weeks Calm abiding Meditation Course (1st group) Thursday 10 April 8 Weeks Calm abiding Meditation Course (second group) Tuesday 15 April 8 Weeks Calm abiding Meditation Course (1st group) Thursday 17 April 8 Weeks Calm abiding Meditation Course (second group) Tuesday 22 April 8 Weeks Calm abiding Meditation Course (1st group) Thursday 24 April 8 Weeks Calm abiding Meditation Course (second group) Tuesday 29 April 8 Weeks Calm abiding Meditation Course (1st group)
May 2008	Thursday 1 May 8 Weeks Calm abiding Meditation Course (second group) 2-5 May Annual three day Calm Abiding Retreat, the dates for next year are from Friday May 2 6 pm to Monday May 5 3 pm at the Kuranda Resort & Spa Download brochure (844 KB) Late May: Possibility of visit by Thubten Lekshe from Melbourne
June 2008	Saturday June 21 at 10.30.am Chakna Childrens group Chakna children's group is going along wonderfully, with an average of 10 - 15 children ranging in ages attending. The children are inspirational and last week they did 15 minutes in silence in a combination of sitting and walking meditation, the youngest is around 3 years old! Saturday June 21 at 6.30pm Full Moon Vesak Celebration The combined Buddhist Groups of Cairns invites you to come along and to Celebrate the Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana Day with an evening of Meditation, Dharma and chanting. Please bring a plate of vegetarian food to share, and an offeringof light, incense or flowers. Saturday June 28 and July 5 9.30am – 5pm The Teachings of Buddha With Venerable Rinchen This workshop is for those who would like to find out more about The Buddha’s life, teaching and philosophy. Some ofthe topics that will be covered are: Life of The Buddha Disciples of The Buddha Meditation The Four Noble Truths Eight Fold Noble Path Karma– Law of Cause and Effect The workshop will be facilitated by Venerable Rinchen who is a fully ordained nun in the Sakya Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and resident nun of Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre. She is a senior student of Lama Choedak Rinpoche who is the spiritualdirector of the centre. It will be held over two Saturday’s and the cost will be $60 or $50 members/concession. Cost will include all printed material. Morning and afternoon tea will be provided but please bring your own lunch. Bookings essential by Monday 23 June. Email bookings on kylbc @yahoo.com.au
July 2008	Saturday July 5 9.30am – 5pm The Teachings of Buddha Part 2 With Venerable Rinchen Saturday July 26 7pm Public Talk by Lama Choedak Rinpoche Making friends with Death and Dying By Donation Sat/Sun July 26 and 27 9am - 5pm Rinpoche in Cairns for a weekend workshop on PHOWA and Amitayus Empowerment Dying is one of the most peaceful experiences of life, yet is a subject of fear and grief. The Profound Phowa transmission is an esoteric practice to eject and guide the consciousness of the dying and dead. It helps the dead to choose a suitable rebirth and allows the survivors to actively participate in a spiritually constructive process to let go and help them on their journey. Death is certain but it’s time is uncertain. This rare workshop under the guidance of Rinpoche is a timely opportunity to prepare ourselves to face the inevitable without fear. This two day workshop will also include the transmission and teachings of Amitayus which is a long life practice and traditionally goes hand in hand with the Phowa workshop. Cost for the weekend - $150 or $135 members/concession includes lunch & refreshments both days & any texts. Bookings essential
Aug 2008	Thursday 21 August Calm Abiding Meditation Course 8 Week Introductory Course 21 August - 9 October 7-9pm Thursday 28 August Calm Abiding Meditation Course 8 Week Introductory Course 21 August - 9 October 7-9pm Saturday August 30 The Art and Secrets of Tibetan Medicine with Tibetan Doctor & Buddhist Nun Ani Nyidon Public Talk - - 7pm Cost $20 or $15 members/concession Fri-Sun 29-31st August CALM ABIDING BUDDHIST MEDITATION RETREAT With Lama Choedak Rinpoche Rainforest Setting ~ Paluma, Mt Spec (North of Townsville) Fully catered - Vegetarian Heated, dormitory accommodation $230 OR $210 Concession download flyer Phone Phil ~ 4773 4223 Email ~ pheang@bigpond.net.au
Sep 2008	Thursday 4 September Calm Abiding Meditation Course 8 Week Introductory Course 21 August - 9 October 7-9pm Saturday 6 September and Saturday 13 September 2 Day WORKSHOP PAINT YOUR OWN BUDDHA with Rinchen 10am - 5pm No experience necessary Cost is $120 or $100 members/conc and will include canvas, paint, grids and lots of fun You will need to bring, a set square, pencils, rubber and some lunch to share. The money from this workshop will go towards the Mortgage Fund and to sponsor Rinchen to go on Pilgrimage at the end of the year. Bookings essential on 40415556 or kylbc@yahoo.com.au Thursday 11 September Calm Abiding Meditation Course 8 Week Introductory Course 21 August - 9 October 7-9pm Thursday 18 September Calm Abiding Meditation Course 8 Week Introductory Course 21 August - 9 October 7-9pm Thursday 25 September Calm Abiding Meditation Course 8 Week Introductory Course 21 August - 9 October 7-9pm
Oct 2008	Thursday 2 October Calm Abiding Meditation Course 8 Week Introductory Course 21 August - 9 October 7-9pm Thursday 9 October Calm Abiding Meditation Course 8 Week Introductory Course 21 August - 9 October 7-9pm Friday 24 October at 7.30pm Lama Choedak Rinpoche Public Talk: Understanding Karma Cost $15 or $10 members concession Saturday 25 October 9am - 5pm Lama Choedak Rinpoche Workshop - Vajrasattva Teachings and Empowerment Cost is $70 or $50 members/concession per day, bring own lunch, includes refreshments both days & any texts. Bookings essential Sunday 26 October 9.30am - 5pm Lama Choedak Rinpoche Workshop - Bodhicitta Teachings Cost is $70 or $50 members/concession per day, bring own lunch, includes refreshments both days & any texts. Bookings essential
Nov 2008	Saturday November 1 at 8am GARAGE SALE. If you have goods you would like to donate for this you can leave them at the centre in the week leading up to the sale but not prior to this as we don't have any storage space, please don't send along any clothing or electrical items unless you are sure they are still working, anything else gratefully accepted and appreciated. Sunday November 9 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at 2pm at the Gompa, this will be followed by some afternoon tea and the screening of His Holiness' Public Talk that was given at the teachings in Sydney this year. Sunday 23rd November from 8.30am to 8pm Meditation and Mindfulness Day With Ven Rinchen Learning how to meditate may be the greatest gift you can give yourself.
Dec 2008
Jan 2009	January 31 at 7.30pm at the Centre – Film Night to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of HE Chogye Trinchen Rinpoche’s Mahaparinirvana. Cost: $5 members/concession $10 non members.
Feb 2009	Thursday February 12 7 – 9pm 8 Week Meditation Course (1) - Thursdays Cost $50 includes handouts, supper. Contact Anne Clarke on 07 40937176 Bookings essential. Thursday February 19 7 – 9pm 8 Week Meditation Course (2) - Thursdays Contact Anne Clarke on 07 40937176 Saturday February 21 – Prayer Flag and Rock Painting Day – 11am – 3pm Cost $35 family, $20 single, bring a rock to paint and lunch to share. Cost includes materials for prayer flags each family will get one large set and each child a small set to take home and hang for Tibetan New Year on February 25. Bookings essential: phone 40415556 or email kylbc@yahoo.com.au Wednesday 25 February Tibetan New Year: 16 Arhat Puja - come along and welcome in the new year with lots of chanting, chai and khapse cookies. 7.30pm at the Gompa Thursday February 26 7 – 9pm 8 Week Meditation Course (3) - Thursdays Contact Anne Clarke on 07 40937176 Friday February 27, Lama Choedak Rinpoche - Public Talk – Faith and Reason in Buddhism $15 or $10 members/concession. Sat/Sun 28 Feb/1 Mar 9.30 am – 5pm. Ngondro Preliminary Practices Saturday Night 28 Feb– Jambala Empowerment Bookings essential for Ngondro and Jambala phone 40415556 or email kylbc@yahoo.com.au
Mar 2009	Thursday Mar 5 7 – 9pm 8 Week Meditation Course (4) - Thursdays Contact Anne Clarke on 07 40937176 Tuesday Mar 10 7-9 pm Thursday Mar 12 7 – 9pm 8 Week Meditation Course (5) - Thursdays Contact Anne Clarke on 07 40937176 Tuesday Mar 17 7-9 pm Introduction to Buddhism (1) 5 week Course – March 10 - April 5 with Ven Rinchen. Cost $70 or $50 members/concession includes course materials and supper. Bookings essential by 6th March on 40415556 or email kylbc@yahoo.com.au Thursday Mar 19 7 – 9pm 8 Week Meditation Course (6) - Thursdays Contact Anne Clarke on 07 40937176 Tuesday Mar 24 7-9 pm Introduction to Buddhism (2) with Ven Rinchen. Thursday Mar 26 7 – 9pm 8 Week Meditation Course (7) - Thursdays Contact Anne Clarke on 07 40937176 Tuesday Mar 31 7-9 pm Introduction to Buddhism (3) with Ven Rinchen.
Apr 2009	Thursday Apr 2 7– 9pm 8 Week Meditation Course (8) - Thursdays Contact Anne Clarke on 07 40937176 Tuesday Apr 7 7-9 pm Introduction to Buddhism (4) with Ven Rinchen. Easter Saturday 11th April 8.30am to 8pm Meditation and Mindfulness Day With Ven Rinchen Tuesday Apr 14 7-9 pm Introduction to Buddhism (5) with Ven Rinchen. Sunday the 26th April at 7pm Film Night Travellers and Magicians. Cost is $10 or $8 members/concession.
May 2009	Friday 1 - Monday 4 May Calm Abiding 3 Day Retreat with Ani Rinchen – at Lake Tinaroo Active Recreation Centre, Lake Tinaroo. Due to unforeseen circumstances Lama Choedak Rinpoche will not be able to lead the three day Calm Abiding Retreat. We have decided to still run the retreat with Ven. Rinchen facilitating. Please download the flyer Saturday May 9th 6.30 pm – Full Moon A celebration of Buddha’s Enlightenment The Combined Buddhist groups in Cairns will holding this celebration at Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre For more information contact quentingenshu@gmail.com or ring Ven Rinchen at Khacho Yulo Ling on 4041 5556
June 2009	June 16 2009 Visit to Cairns by His Holiness Sakya Trizin There will be two events: Morning at 10.30am: The Consecration of the NEW SHRINE and centre Cost AU$ 25/20 Evening at 7.30pm: Twenty One Tara (includes Green Tara) Empowerment and teachings. Cost AU$ 50/45 Both events will be held at the centre and tickets must be purchased prior to the events. There is limited seating so get in early. Download flyer for Cairns visit Full programme of His Holiness visit to Australia
July 2009	Saturday 25 July from 8.30am to 7pm Meditation and Mindfulness Day With Ven Rinchen 31st July - 2nd August 2009 CALM ABIDING BUDDHIST MEDITATION RETREAT With Lama Choedak Rinpoche in Paluma
August 2009	Mindfulness Practice in the Buddhist Tradition -A Training for Mental Health Clinicians- by Thupten Lekshe CHANGED TO OCTOBER! Sunday August 23 Walking meditation in the Botanical Gardens at 10am, people are asked to meet at the McCormack street gate and entry is by Gold Coin donation. Classical Qi Gong with Kiana Bear Monday 24 August for 5 weeks at 6pm Course cost is $40 Venue: Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre 348 Severin Street, Parramatta Park, Cairns Sunday evening, August 30th at 6pm there will be a sitting meditation on the Esplanade near Muddies, gold coin donation.
September 2009	Calm Abiding Meditation Course 6 Week Introductory Course September 15 - October 20 Tuesdays 7pm - 9pm with Venerable Rinchen Cost is $50 for the 6 weeks to cover material, supper and associated costs Silent Meditation Retreat September 18 - 20 BOOKED OUT! with Ven Rinchen Venue:Seville Mercy Conference Centre (Sisters of Mercy) Balaclava Rd in Earlville Cost is $280 or $260 members/concession. Registration and payment to be received by September 11 to confirm your place.
October 2009	Visit By Khenpo Ngawang Damchoe from Drogmi Retreat from 16 – 18 October Public talk on Friday October 16 at 7.30pm: 'A Happier Family through Meditation' Weekend teachings: Sat and Sun October 17 & 18 10am - 5pm “Illuminating the Sage’s Intent” by Sakya Pandita Sunday October 25 at 2pm AGM – please come and join us Mindfulness Practice in the Buddhist Tradition -A Training for Mental Health Clinicians- by Thupten Lekshe Course dates: Oct 31, Sat (10:00am-5:00pm) Nov 3, Tues (7:00pm-9:00pm) Nov 7, Sat (10:00am-5:00pm) Nov 10, Tues (7:00pm-9:00pm) Nov 14, Sat (10:00am-5:00pm) Nov 15, Sun (1.30pm - 3pm) Buddhism Pure and Simple Friday October 30, November 6 and 13 Three Friday night sessions from 7pm to 9pm with Venerable Thupten Lekshe Cost $20 per night or $50 for the three sessions ($45 members/concession)
November 2009
December 2009	NEW YEARS MEDTATION Friday 31 December at 6pm Come along and join us for an evening of Meditation and chanting, a positive and peaceful way of seeing out the old year and bringing in the new year. Please bring a plate of vegetarian food to share, and an offering of light, incense or flowers. Venue: Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre 348 Severin Street, Parramatta Park Phone: 07 40415556
January 2010