NEWSLETTER

November 2021

Tara Mandala - Catlins Retreat Owaka

we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and joy towards all those who were a part of this momentous and beautiful event. Especial thanks to our wonderful Geshes -  Geshe Lobsang Dhonye and Geshe Nyima Dorjee who meticulously, skillfully and lovingly created this masterpiece - all the while whilst emanating peace, love and harmony to all beings.

Also special thanks to Ali and Jill who initially proposed the concept and then went full steam ahead to make it happen - thank you so very much for allowing all of us the opportunity to be a part of this.

To all those who helped in the background, advertised, supported and visited - you are too many to name and for that we are truly blessed. Thank you all 

DHARGYEY TEACHING PROGRAMME 2021

Dhargyey Buddhist Centre Dunedin

(Thuptän Shädrub Dhargyey Ling)

 Phen Day Dhargyey Ling, Christchurch

and the greater Dhargyey Community 

joyfully invite you to participate in the many opportunities that are collectively available to receive teachings on the Dharma.

Mondays 7.00pm  * 

(currently by ZOOM only)
Introduction to Buddhism*  Course 2  2021

(for 12 weeks commenced Monday 30th August).

(Available @ Dunedin Centre currently via zoom  - registration required.

Tuesdays 7.00pm  

‘37 Practices of a Bodhisattva’ 

Zoom link here

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9384043716 

Thursdays 7.30pm

Seventy Topics & Eight Categories "Ornament for Clear Realisation" (Abhisamayālaṅkāra)

   (Available as a Dunedin & Christchurch special combined programme - registrations closed!

new links have been sent out to participants 

Fridays 7.00pm *

Lam Rim Group Class *

(Available @ Christchurch Centre only)

Sundays 10.30am

 (currently by ZOOM only)

Stages of Meditation by Kamalashila 

(Available as a Dunedin & Christchurch special combined programme.

currently on zoom only 
Stages Of Meditation Kamalashila zoom link click here
Meeting ID: 865 974 1982
Passcode: compassion
*  Please note that these classes marked with a red Asterisk are only available in person at the respective Centre 

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During these challenging times the centre is providing support and teachings via zoom. Once it is safe and legal to reopen and commence meeting face to face we will do so. in the meantime we do hope you are all coping as well as you can and we welcome you onto our zoom events.

Quick Zoom Tip :

If you regularly attend teachings, Puja's and Tsok's there's a quick and easy way to access our events on zoom:

1. Download zoom to your device and open it

2. From the Home link click "join" 

3. A box will appear called "Join Meeting"

4. Enter the Meeting ID 865 974 1982

5. Enter the password; compassion

Having done this a couple of times, for future log ins you will just have to click the drop down arrow at the side of the 'enter meeting ID' box and it should automatically bring up the correct meeting id. All you will have to do is enter the password.

This process should get you into all of the centre's zoom events without the need to click a link. Please touch base by email if you have any problems or by fb messenger if it's during a session .

  SUNDAY TEACHINGS
"STAGES OF MEDITATION
KAMALASHILA"
commencing 10.30am 

Ven. Geshe Dhonye is giving teachings on "Stages of Meditation: The Buddhist Classic on Training the Mind". This is a commentary written by His Holiness the Dalai Lama based on the writings of Kamalashila which explains the principles of meditation in a practice oriented way. It is based upon the middle section of the Bhavanakrama (a set of three Buddhist texts written in Sanskrit by the Indian Buddhist scholar yogi Kamalashila c. 9th century CE of Nalanda university). It is a favorite text of HH Dalai Lama who has described the text as being like a key that opens the door to all other major Buddhist scriptures.  

Topics included are: the nature of mind, how to develop compassion and loving-kindness, calm abiding, wisdom; and how to establish a union of calm abiding and special insight.                                   

 For zoom link click here

Meeting ID: 865 974 1982

Passcode: compassion

TARA PUJA

Dhargyey Buddhist Centre ZOOM ONLY 

Dunedin 

Saturday 13th November  7.30 pm 

Join us to chant the Praises to the 21 Taras via zoom

ZOOM LINK HERE

or use the meeting ID below:

Meeting ID: 865 974 1982

Passcode: compassion

All welcome.

Sponsorship of Tara Pujas and Tsok offerings can be arranged.

Dates for your Calendar at a glance

November  2021

Thursday 4th  -New Moon Precepts

Saturday 13th - Tara Puja

Sunday 14th -Tsok

Friday 19th -Full Moon Precepts 

Monday 29th  - Tsok 

All other teachings on days and times as set out at the beginning of the newsletter :-)

"If you can tolerate anything,whatever you do brings happiness;

if your mind rests where it's placed,you can journey anywhere;

if your mind is fused with Dharma, it's okay even if you die;

if you have recognised the mind as unborn,there is no death"

from Sumpa Lotsawa's Ear-Whispered Mind Training. Taken from the book "Essential Mind Training"Translated and Introduced by Thupten Jinpa. 

A SHORT REMINDER ABOUT COVID 19 PRECAUTIONS.

The Dhargyey Centre asks that during these changing and challenging times you take a moment to think of the wellbeing of others. Please make sure you are up to date with the latest alert levels in your area . The Dhargyey Centre will re-open and recommence f2f teaching once we are safely and legally able to do so. in the meantime please stay safe, stay home if possible and utilise our wonderful Zoom facilities to still participate in the teachings and rites.

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Much love and be well and happy

Maitrī

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