Buddha House Centre for Advanced Buddhist Studies Inc Tel (08) 8333 2824
Fax (08) 8333 2827
Email info@buddhahouse.org Address 1 Fisher St, Tusmore
Postal PO Box 434, Glenside, 5065, South Australia
Buddha House is affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT).
Buddha House is a centre for Buddhist study and meditation, located in the suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia.
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We have a wide-ranging program of Buddhist activities including Learn to Meditate classes for beginners, ranging through to advanced classes on Buddhist philosophy and practice with our resident Tibetan monk, Geshe Pema Tsering (Geshe-la).
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The latest newsletter has been updated! A printed version should be available next week sometime. To download, just click on the little PDF icon in the "Download our latest newsletter & program" box at the bottom of the page ... or just click here. In a nutshell - theres lots of news about recent events & happenings, Geshe-la's new teaching program, Jampa Gendun is visiting ... & lots more.
An exciting 2 week program with highly regarded international teacher.
Thubten Gyatso is well known, having over 35 years experience as a Buddhist teacher, in which time he has written two books, and built monasteries and completed a 3 year solitary retreat on Kangaroo Island. Being an Australian himself, he is easy to relate to and understands the way we think, which is reflected in his style of teaching which is often very amusing.
His program includes public talks and a weekend workshop.
Buddha House is very pleased to host Gyatso for a ‘mind blowing’ 2 weeks of teaching from a truly inspirational and knowledgeable practitioner.
Sunday 31st January 3-5pm. Learn how to transform and transcend everyday problems, and to develop loving kindness and compassion for yourself and inspire it in your community and the world at large. Facility fee: $15 (waged), $12 (Concession), $10 (BH Member)
Tuesday 2nd February 7.15pm. Science is only just beginning to understand the extraordinary capacity of the brain to change and develop. The implications for how we learn, work and care for one another are profound.Mind, It’s nature & It’s Potential is your opportunity to learn how the mind functions and how to apply this understanding in all aspects of your life. Facility fee: $15 (waged), $12 (Concession), $10 (BH Member)
Thursday 4thFebruary 7.15pm. From all accounts this talk is both amusing and mind provoking. Venerable Gyatso will help us to take a good look at attachment, how attachment takes hold and the problems that arise from a grasping mind. Facilityfee: $15 (waged), $12 (Concession), $10 (BH Member)
Sat 6th and Sunday 7th February, 9am – 4pm. This two day workshop will explore the teachings on Dependent-arising: the process by which we are all bound to the Wheel of Rebirth. This 12-step sequence plays an essential role in the view of all Buddhist traditions. Hearing a clear and concise explanation of this important teaching by Venerable Gyatso is an opportunity not to be missed. Facility fee: $160 (waged), $130 (Concession), $100 (BH Member). Please bring a share vegetarian plate for lunch, morning and afternoon tea provided.
Tuesday 9th and Thursday 11th February 7.15pm. Bodhicitta is a key term in Mahayana Buddhism denoting the state of mind of a bodhisattva. A Bodhisattva is one who has accomplished all love and compassion. Complete love, complete compassion towards all beings, every sentient beings. No one is excluded. Every sentient being. Always, forever. This inspirational topic will be covered over two evenings. Facility Fee: $30 (waged), $24(Concession), $20 (BH Member).
If you would like to attend all of Venerable Gyatso’s teaching program then the fee is reduced to: $220 (Waged), $170 (Concession), $140 (BH Member) Register for Gyatso’s program by telephone or email: Tel:8333 2824, Email:
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9 am mindfulness of the breath, followed by a guided meditation on a Graduated Path topic. This event has been scheduled at Buddha House for over 20 years!. Led by experienced students. All welcome. Facility Fee: $5
Followed by Morning Tea! 10 am - Bring your favourite biscuits & cakes. All welcome.
You cannot imagine how much merit you can create by working for the Centres of Lama Zopa Rinpoche for even one day, because Rinpoche's Bodhicitta is so huge.
- Ribur Rinpoche
The Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive is the principal website for teachings by Lama Yeshe and Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
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