Yeshe Nyima: Indo-Tibetan Yoga and Meditation
Basics
Yeshe Nyima: Indo-Tibetan Yoga and Meditation is a recently established Buddhist Centre located in Sydney under the spiritual direction of Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche.
Yeshe Nyima: Indo-Tibetan Yoga and Meditation centre hosts courses by distinguished Buddhist scholars and teachers from around Australia and overseas including teachings by Ven. Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche and other esteemed Buddhist teachers, LuJong: Indo-Tibetan Yoga and Meditation courses, Puja meditative chanting and study groups.
Each term we present courses specifically designed for young people under 35 which are free of charge whenever possible. A series of academic courses is also provided each term by a local or visiting academic to provide a thorough explanation of aspects of Buddhist Philosophy and related disciplines.
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Teachings and Events
CURRENT TEACHING PROGRAM - JULY to AUGUST 2010
For more information on the teachers please click on the PEOPLE tab above.
JULY
Topic: Focusing on Pranayama for Integration
Teacher: Felicity Lodro
Date: Saturday July 3
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: Blackheath, Blue Mountains
Cost: $20 Yeshe Nyima members $18
Course Description
Since ancient times breathing techniques have been used to promote health and well-being. Both the Indian and Tibetan breathing systems help purify the body, settle the mind and, balance and centralize the body’s energies. These complimentary disciplines will be explained, discussed and practiced in this half day course. This course is particularly helpful for people with some yoga, pranayama and or meditation experience. However beginners are also welcome. Please wear loose or stretchy clothing.
Please bring a Yoga mat if possible. Please eat lightly and finish lunch at least one hour before the course.
SPECIAL EVENT
Topic: Meditation - Development of Freedom for the Heart and Mind.
Teacher: Venerable Tejadhammo
Date: Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 July
Session Times: 10.00am -12 noon and 2.00pm – 4.00pm each day
Venue: Harris Park
Cost: $70 ($35 per day) Yeshe Nyima members $60 ($30 per day)
Course Description
One of the central problems faced by practitioners of the Buddha’s teaching is to find a way to truly ground ones practice. Without this grounded quality we face many more risks and perils along the path. It is no accident that avijja (ignorance and delusion/ unknowingness) is seen as one of the three poisons. The early sutta teachings of the Buddha contain much insightful, helpful and balanced advice on how we can truly develop a grounded approach to the development and freedom of body, heart and mind.
This weekend course will examine some of these teachings and presents an opportunity to put them into practice via guided meditative practices and discussion. Texts will be provided for all attendees. Suitable for beginners and experiences students alike.
Activity: Buddha Puja and Tsog
Date: Saturday 17
Time: 3.00pm to 5.00pm
Attendance is free, donations are accepted and tax deductable.
This wonderful Puja is a celebration of the Buddha’a life and his journey to enlightenment. A general explanation of the Puja will be given before chanting begins. Texts are provided. Please bring an offering of food or flowers for the feast. All welcome, no prior knowledge or experience of Puja practice is required.
Date: Saturday 17
Time: 3.00pm to 5.00pm
Attendance is free, donations are accepted and tax deductable.
Topic: The Crystal Mirror – the Challenge of Even-handedness.
Teacher: Dr David Templeman
Venue: Harris Park
Date: Monday July 19
Time: 7.30pm to 9.00pm
Cost: $20
Course Description
Thukan Lozang Chokkyi Nyima wrote his most renowned work, the Crystal Mirror of Religious Beliefs in 1802. It was vast and covered all the Tibetan Buddhist belief systems in terms of history, lineage and practice. David is an exceptionally fascinating and informative presenter. In this unique evening talk David will give a broad introduction to this text focusing on how the lure of sectarianism crept into some interpretations of Buddhism.
SPECIAL EVENT: WEEKEND COURSE WITH OUR SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR TRALEG KYABGON RINPOCHE IX.
Topic: Karma and Rebirth – Everything is in Relationship.
Teacher: Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX
Venue UPDATED: Buddhist Library, 90 Church Street, Camperdown, NSW
Date: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July
Times: Saturday 24th July 12.30pm to 2.30pm and 4.00pm to 6.00pm; Sunday 10.00am to 12 noon.
Course Description
In Buddhism attitudes are seen as determinants for the kind of person we are and the kind of mental activity we generate. Developing insight into ourselves, our minds - intentions and attitudes – can help us to transform our mental habits. Rinpoche will provide a detailed explanation of the theory of karma and rebirth and discussed the importance of developing healthy and positive attitudes.
AUGUST
Course: Weekend LuJong: Indo-Tibetan Yoga and Meditation Blackheath
Teacher: Felicity Lodro
Venue: Blackheath, Blue Mountains
Date: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 August
Times: 10.00am to 4.00pm each day
Cost: $64 Yeshe Nyima members $60
Course Description:
Lu Jong is the Tibetan Buddhist term for physical training. This unique course combines traditional Hatha Yoga Asanas (physical postures) and Pranayama (breathing exercises) with Kum Nye (Tibetan Yoga and Relaxation techniques). Traditional Kum Nye practices including self massage, physical and breathing exercises, visualisation techniques and meditations. Aspects of Kum Nye particularly the visualisation techniques are incorporated into each session. The course is designed to assist in the development of meditative concentration. These practices are also designed to energise the body and relax the mind. The yoga exercises are quite gentle. The course is suitable for new and experienced yoga students and meditators alike. Please ear loose or stretchy clothing.
Bring a yoga mat if possible and lunch to share.
COMING UP...
SPECIAL EVENT: A WEEKEND WITH PROFESSOR GEOFFREY SAMUEL
The Meaning and Practice of Ritualism in Tibetan Buddhism
Teacher: Professor Geoffrey Samuel
Date UPDATED: 9 and 10 October 2010
Session Times: Saturday 12.30pm – 2.00pm and 3.30pm – 5.00pm
Session Times: Sunday 10.30 am – 12 noon and 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Venue: Buddhist Library, 90 Church Street, Camperdown.
Cost of full course: $100 Yeshe Nyima members: $90
Course Description
This course looks at the everyday, practical and profound ritual practices of Tibetan Buddhism. Geoffrey will discuss how rituals are used to enrich life: to engender health and long life; practices to protect and keep on good terms with the environment; and practices for protection, wealth and prosperity of the mind and community. We will look at where the rituals come from, how they work, what they mean, and how they link up with the central orientation of the Dharma towards liberation and Buddhahood.
COMING UP...
SPECIAL EVENT: RETREAT WITH TRALEG KYABGON RINPOCHE IX
Integral Buddhism - Blue Mountains Live In Retreat
with Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX
Saturday 11th to Friday 17th December 2010, Blackheath
Traditional Tibetan Buddhist practices incorporate the mind, body, senses and voice to elevate, stabilize and awaken the mind. Nestled in the picturesque Blue Mountains Rinpoche will give daily teachings on Buddhist philosophy and psychology. Each day will also include: Meditation sessions; Indo-TibetanYoga and Pranayama; and Pujas (meditative chanting). Please call Yeshe Nyima to reserve your place, as places are limited.
Full Details for the Mahamudra “Ocean of Certainty” Weekend course and the “Intregral Buddhism” Retreat will be available shortly.
Worthy Causes
Thrangu Monastery - Tibet, Emergency Earthquake Appeal.
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People
TRALEG KYABGON RINPOCHE - Spiritual Director
Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche was recognised as the ninth incarnation of the Traleg lineage at the age of two, enthroned as Abbot of Thrangu Monastery, and has undergone rigorous scholastic and meditative training under various Tibetan Buddhist masters in India. Rinpoche came to Australia in 1980 where he subsequently established E-Vam Buddhist Institute in Melbourne Maitripa Centre, Healesville, and Yeshe Nyima in Sydney. In addition he has now established E-Vam Institute New York, and Nyima Tashi, New Zealand. Rinpoche runs the annual Buddhist Summer School and the bi-annual Mindfulness and Psychotherapy Conference; he is author of various books including the best selling The Essence of Buddhism and operates Shogam Publications. He has travelled extensively in U.S.A, South East Asia and Europe conducting lectures and courses.
A detailed biography of Rinpoche can be found at http://www.evaminstitute.org.au/spiritual_director/traleg_rinpoche.html
FELICITY LODRO - Resident Teacher
Felicity is the resident teacher at Yeshe Nyima. She has been a student of Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche for over 25 years and has done a number of long meditational retreats during that time. Felicity has been practicing Hatha Yoga for over 25 years and teaching for around 18 years. She received her qualifications from the International Yoga Teachers Association in 1986. Her style is strongly influenced by Iyengar and Desikachar. In more recent years under the guidance of Traleg Rinpoche Felicity has been training in Lu Jong (Tibetan Physical Training) and combining these practices with Hatha Yoga. She has been conducting Indo-Tibetan Yoga classes in Melbourne and more recently in Sydney for around 6 years. Her Lu Jong: Indo-Tibetan Yoga classes present a unique approach to Yoga, meditation and relaxation techniques and are designed to help practitioners to deepen their meditation experience as well as engendering a general sense of well being. Felicity also leads meditation sessions and other activities such as Sunday Study Group at Yeshe Nyima. Felicity has a Degree in Empirical Psychology.
TERM 2 Visiting Teachers
VENERABLE TEJADHAMMO
Venerable Tejadhammo was ordained by Venerable Tanchaokhun Phra Visalsalmanagun, Chaokhana Changwat, Phuket, in Thailand. Bhante has a background in Western Philosophy and Theology, and has studied and taught at Silpakorn University, Thailand. Although ordained in the Theravada tradition, he has also studied with Tibetan and Mahayana teachers and has a commitment to the Dharma that he believes encompasses all traditional expressions of it. Bhante is the Spiritual Director of the Association of Engaged Buddhists founded in 1993, and senior resident monk at Sangha Lodge, Sydney. The Association aims to foster a more active engagement of followers of the Buddha within the local community. Apart from the usual teachings and retreat activities, Bhante works with people who are seriously ill in various hospitals, hospices and their homes in and around Sydney. Bhante teaches and conducts regular retreats and is a founding member of the Australian Monastic Encounter which seeks to promote inter-religious and inter monastic dialogue. Bhante has also taught in Thai Universities and jails.
PROFESSOR GEOFFREY SAMUEL
Geoffrey is the Professional Fellow; Director of Cardiff Humanities Research Institute, Chair, Religious Research Committee, in the School of Religious and Theological Studies at Cardiff University in the UK. He is in Sydney as a visiting Professor at University of Sydney for the 2nd Semester 2010. He is a well known author and scholar in the field of Indo-Tibetan Studies. Geoffrey has authored many books including The Origins of the Indic Religions: Yoga and Tantra before 13th Century; Tantric; Revisioning: New Understanding of Tibetan Buddhism and Indian Religion; Longevity practices and Concepts in Tibet. He brings his vast knowledge of Eastern studies and practices to his audiences in a way that is extremely captivating and knowledgeable.
RUTH GAMBLE
Ruth Gamble is currently completing her PhD on the songs of the 3rd Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje at the Australian National University. She has worked as an interpreter for Tibetan Buddhist teachers in the Kagyu, Nyingma and Gelug traditions, and as an editor and translator for Buddhist publishing houses. She has contributed chapters to books on Himalayan history and the environment, and in a previous career, worked as a journalist in Melbourne and Japan.
Dr DAVID TEMPLEMAN
David works at Monash Asia Institute at Monash University and regularly lectures at Visva Bharati University in India. David recently completed his PhD on the Tibetan Lama Taranatha which will be published as a book in 2011. David is a well respected historian who has translated many spiritual biographies. He has presented papers at a number of international Tibetan studies conferences worldwide and has published a number of works including a book on the Mahasiddhas of India by Taranatha.
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TEACHINGS BY TRALEG KYABGON RINPOCHE
Why Buddhism Matters by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche - Click here:http://metta.org.au/centre/396/yeshe-nyima-indo-tibetan-yoga-and-meditation
Video teachings can be found at:
Dharma Tv: http://www.dharma-tv.net/videos_menu.html
and
Chicago KTC: http://www.chicagoktc.org/teachings.shtml#TKR05public
For infiormation on Shogam Publications visit: http://www.evam.org/multimedia_shogam.shtml