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Sakya Dolma Choe Ling

Tibetan Buddhist Society of Sydney

PO Box 3709, Marsfield NSW 2122, AUSTRALIA
Phone/fax:   61 2 9874 7942   

Past Events
2011:
25 FebMedicine Buddha by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
26 FebFour Immeasurables by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
8 AprReason is Mightier than Faith- A Buddhist Perspective by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
9 AprBuddhist Philosophy in a Nutshell by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
2010:
19 Jan16 Arhat and Guru Yoga Puja to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of HE Chogye Trichen's Mahaparinirvana
5 FebUnderstanding Karma
Public talk by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
6 FebCalm Abiding Meditation workshop
led by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
7 FebEmpowerment and teachings on Vajrasattva
by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
27-28 MarTeachings by HE Zimog Rinpoche
Entering the Buddha Dharma
The Four Powers
7-9 MayWhite Tara Retreat with Lama Choedak Rinpoche
2-3 JulTeachings by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
The 12 links of Interdependent Origination
The Five Wisdoms
2009:
20 Feb Devotion in Buddhism
Teaching by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
21 Feb Lojong with Lama Choedak Rinpoche
Green Tara empowerment
3 May 16 Arhats Empowerment by H.E Ratna Vajra Rinpoche
6 May Soor Practice with Lama Choedak Rinpoche
13 Jun Buddhism in Everyday Life
Public talk by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
14 Jun Torma Gyatsa Ritual for Water, Environment and Spirit
by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
11 Sep Amitabha Empowerment by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
12 Sep Avalokiteshwara Kasharpani Empowerment and Teachings on Soor Offering
by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
30 Oct Torma Gyatsa practice by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
31 Oct Teachings on the Heart Sutra by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
13-15 Nov The Mirror of Karma and Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Ven. Khenpo Jamyang Tenzin
2008:
1 Feb Vajrayogini Drubchoe with Lama Choedak Rinpoche
2 -3 Feb Heart Sutra Teaching & Prajnaparamitta Empowerment
by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
28 Mar The Path of Peace - 7 Reasons not to Hate your Enemy. Public talk by Venerable Thupten Lekshe
29 Mar From Anger to Inspiration - Buddhist & Western approaches to working with Anger & Conflict. Workshop with Venerable Thupten Lekshe
25-27 Apr Bodhicitta Retreat - A weekend to Open the Heart. The first Bodhicitta retreat held by Lama Choedak Rinpoche. Pennant Hills.
27 Jun The Four Seals of Dharma. Public talk by Lama Choedak Rinpoche.
28 Jun Calm Abiding Meditation. Workshop by Lama Choedak Rinpoche. Meadow Banks.
29 Jun Health & Healing Secrets of Ancient Tibet - Medicine Buddha. Empowerment & teachings by Lama Choedak Rinpoche.
31 Aug Dolma Buddhist Sangha Day
6 Sep Manjushri - Bodhisattva of Wisdom. Empowerment, teachings on Manjushri practice & oral transmission of the sacred text Manjushri Namasangiti by Lama Choedak Rinpoche.
12 -14 Dec 5th White Tara Retreat held by Lama Choedak Rinpoche in Sydney
2007:
10 - 11 Feb Calm Abiding Meditation Retreat with Lama Choedak Rinpoche
Venue: Eastwood
7 Sep Avaloketesvara with Lama Choedak Rinpoche
Venue: Dolma Ling in Eastwood
8 Sep The Tibetan Game of  Rebirth by Sakya Pandita with Lama Choedak Rinpoche:
This game teaches how people create the causes of their next rebirth by examining their own thoughts and actions. Thus each player will gain a clearer picture of their own mind and their potential. The game was invented by Sakya Pandita in the 13th century and is enjoyable, educational and therapeutic. Suitable for children over 12.
Venue: Dolma Ling in Eastwood
28-31 Oct Visit of Her Eminence Jetsun Chimey Luding
Tribute night for HE Chogye Trichen Rinpoche with Lama Choedak Rinpoche
Parnashavari Empowerment
Vajrakilaya Empowerment
Namgyalma (UshnishaVijaya) Empowerment
Green Tara Puja
2-4 Nov White Tara Retreat with Lama Choedak Rinpoche
Venue: Dolma Ling
30 Nov - 2 Dec Ngondro retreat with Lama Choedak Rinpoche
 Venue: Dolma Ling
2006:
24 Feb
 Love and intimacy in relationships. Public talk by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
Venue: The Buddhist Library
25 Feb Vajrasattva empowerment and teachings. Workshop by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
 Venue: Eastwood
25 Feb Annual General Meeting in Eastwood
21 Apr How to avoid discouragement. Public talk by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
Venue: Buddhist Library
22 - 23 Apr Healthy, Wealthy, Wise - the empowerments and teachings on Parnarshawari, Jambala and Manjushri
by Lama Choedak Rinpoche in Eastwood
16 June Four Maras - the enemy within. Public talk by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
Venue: Buddhist Library
17 June The Four Immeasurables. Workshop by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
Venue: Eastwood
27 Oct How to cope with the fear of dying. Public talk by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
Venue: Buddhist Library
28 Oct Phowa - Transference of conciousness. Workshop by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
Venue: Eastwood
10 Dec

International Human Rights Day at Balmain Town Hall

HE Ratna Vajra Rinpoche
 Amitayus Long Life Empowerment Ceremony
followed by Tibetan Cultural Afternoon
29 Dec - 1 Jan New Year's Eve Vajrapani Retreat with Lama Choedak Rinpoche
Venue: Eastwood
2005:
1 - 2 Jan
 Calm Abiding Retreat with Lama Choedak Rinpoche in Eastwood
Vajrapani Butadamara empowerment
19 Mar Bardo teachings with Lama Choedak Rinpoche
23 Apr Sangha Day in Eastwood with practice and video teachings
22 Jun
 Lunch with Gyana Vajra Rinpoche, the son of H.H Sakya Trizin, and his mother in Eastwood
2 Jul
 White Tara Practice with dedication of the Long-Life Mantra to HH the Dalai Lama for the occasion of his birthday
15-17 Jul
 White Tara Retreat with Lama Choedak Rinpoche
23 Sep Launch of Lama Choedak Rinpoche's book Healing Relationships published by Lothian Books
with free public talk by Rinpoche on  "Why forgiveness and compassion are vital for both our health and our relationships"
Guest speakers:
Rev. Bill Crews (Founder of the Exodus Foundation, Ashfield)
Petrea King (Founder for Quest For Life, Bundanoon)
24 Sep Calm Abiding Meditation Workshop with Lama Choedak Rinpoche
25 Nov Initiation of the White Umbrella - a special practice for overcoming obstacles
by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
26 Nov Workshop on Medicine Buddha - Health and Healing, Wisdom of Ancient Tibet
by Lama Choedak Rinpoche
Afterwards we participated in the Annual Joint Tsog that was held at Sakya Tharpa Ling
30 Nov Evening with Khandro Thrinlay Chandro
2004:
6-8 Feb
 Lama Choedak Rinpoche:
White Tara practice (6 Feb)
Teachings and Empowerment for the practice of Manjushri, Bodhisattva of knowledge (7-8 Feb)
23 Apr
 HE Luding Khenchen Rinpoche:
Medicine Buddha Puja
Private Audiences
21 Taras Initiation
30 Apr - 2 May
 Lama Choedak Rinpoche:
Chenrezig Empowerment (30 April)
Work as Service - Extraordinary Mindfulness in the Ordinary Workplace (1 May)
Ngondro Practice (2 May)
18-20 Jun
 Lama Jamyang Lekshey
Significance of the Five Buddhist Precepts (18 June)
Teachings on the Heart Sutra (19-20 June)
Fund Raising Dinner for the Sakya Nunnery (19 June)
2-4 Jul
 Lama Choedak Rinpoche: White Tara non-residential retreat
18 Aug
 Minibus trip to Virupa Center near Canberra
20 Aug
 Lama Choedak Rinpoche, public talk: The Duality of Sexuality & Spirituality
22 Aug
 Workshop with Lama Choedak Rinpoche
'The Science of Karma and How it Works'
3 Nov
 Annual Joint Tsok
Every year the Tibetan Buddhist communities of Sydney join together for a special Tsok celebration. This year it was hosted by Sakya Tharpa Ling, Strathfield
31 Dec
 Bringing in the New Year with Lama Choedak Rinpoche and a Sixteen Arhat Puja

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