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Bodhisaddha Forest Monastery
Address: 295 Wilton Road Wilton NSW 2571
Tradition: Theravada, Thai Forest Tradition- Ajahn Chah
Affiliation: Bodhikusuma Buddhist & Meditation Centre Sydney
Phone: 0481-811-877
E-mail: wat@bodhisaddha.org
Website: https://www.bodhisaddha.org/wat/en/
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Spiritual Director: Luang Por Liem Thithadhammo
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Located in Wilton, NSW, just 20 minutes from Wollongong and 1 hour from Sydney, Bodhisaddha provides a forest sanctuary in which monks and laypeople have the opportunity to encounter and practice the path of spiritual development taught by the Buddha.
The resident community of monks have an ideal environment to cultivate lives of meditation and service, while allowing visitors to receive teachings and to develop qualities of generosity, faith, mindfulness and wisdom in line with the Buddhist path.
Dedicated towards bringing peace into the lives of individuals and the surrounding community, Bodhisaddha welcomes all traditions that share this vision.
Brisbane Buddhist Community
Address: Brisbane Qld
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, Triratna
Affiliation: Friends of the Western Buddhist Order
E-mail: fwbobrisbane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.fwbo.org.au/brisbane
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Main Contact: Vikaca
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We are very pleased to again be able to offer Meditation and Buddhism classes, courses and retreats in Brisbane for our regulars and also for new people with some or no previous experience of meditation and Buddhism. These will begin in October 2008 and be led by a very experienced and long standing member of the Western Buddhist Order. Please watch this space for further information, visit our website or contact us by email.
Buddha House
Address: 496 Magill Rd Magill SA 5072
Tradition: Vajrayana, Gelugpa Tibetan
Affiliation: FPMT
Phone: (08) 8333 2824
E-mail: info@buddhahouse.org
Website: http://www.buddhahouse.org
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Venerable: Thubten Dondrub Email (Phone: 08 83332824)
Main Contact: Office Email (Phone: (08) 8333 2824)
Teacher: Geshe Konchog Kyab
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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 monk, Geshe Konchog Kyab.
There are scheduled events almost every day at Buddha House. The busy program of Teachings and practice includes:
- Learn to Meditate classes
- Introduction to Buddhism
- Traditional Teachings with Geshe Kyab
- Guided Meditations
- Traditional practices
- Workshops
- Retreats
Buddha Way Cultivation Centre
Address: 9 Rimington Court Hampton Park Vic 3976
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, LinJi
Affiliation: Buddhist non-sectarian
Phone: (03) 8768 7152
E-mail: buddhawaycc@gmail.com
Website: http://www.buddhaway.org.au/
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Main Contact: Renyi Shih Email (Phone: (03) 8768 7152)
Spiritual Director: Renyi Shih Email (Phone: (03) 8768 7152)
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Wednesday 7:00 – 8:30pm
Sunday 7:00 – 8:30pm
The Buddhaway is an online and in-person space for following and practicing the Buddha Way. Members meet in Hampton Park, Victoria, Australia at the Teacher’s residence for instruction, as well as online.We are dedicated to the practice of the Buddha Way for the benefit of self and others.
Buddha-Heart Fellowship of Tasmania
Address: Ulverstone TAS 7315
Tradition: Mahayana, Chan and Pure Land
Affiliation: CloudWater Zendo, the Zen Centre of Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Phone: +61 417 595 600 +61 3 6437 2645
E-mail: buddha.h.f@gmail.com
Website: http://www.BuddhaName.org
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Teacher: Venerable Shih Jingang
Main Contact: Venerable Shih Jingang Email (Phone: 0417 595 600)
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FACEBOOK: Buddhaheart Fellowship.
We are dedicated to Nien-Fo Ch’an (the unified practice of Ch’an “Zen” and Pure Land Buddhism), and the ideals of community service, and non-sectarianism
Please check our website for regular activities and special events.
Buddharatana Monastery of Australia
Address: 36 Hill Street Wentworth Falls NSW 2782
Tradition: Theravada, Thai Dhammayut tradition
Affiliation: The Chinese Theravada Buddhist Alliance, Kuala Kangsar Guan Yin Temple in Malaysia
E-mail: dhammavaro@live.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/chinesebuddhists/home
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Teacher: Ven.Dhammavaro
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In 2016 at the request of his Chinese students in Sydney, Bhante decided to move to Sydney, so the property in Beaury Creek is sold and a house in Wentworth Falls, Blue Mts. is bought as the new site of the Buddharatana Monastery.
Long live the Buddha Sasana.
Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu'Chi Foundation
Address: 17 Ellingworth Parade, Box Hill, VIC 3128 Vic
Tradition: Mahayana, Chinese
Phone: 03 9897 1668
Fax: 03 9897 4288
E-mail: mel@tzuchi.org.au
Website: http://www.tzuchi.org.au/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=776&Itemid=53&lang=en
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Contact: Ms Christina Lee
Spiritual Director: Dharma Master Cheng Yen
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Organisation description: It is a non-profit organisation funded solely by the public. It is involved in all areas of charity, environmental protection, community services, education, cultural promotion, bone marrow donation, medicine and international aid and relief.
Activities / Functions: The main aim of the foundation is to educate the rich and help the poor and needy. Our members and volunteers do not preach buddhism but carry out charitable work based on buddhist teachings on compassion and tolerance.
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Closed on Sun and public holidays.
Meeting times / frequency: Once a week or when required.
Buddhist Council of New South Wales
Address: PO Box 593 Crows Nest NSW NSW 1585
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, BCNSW is the peak body for Buddhism in NSW
Affiliation: Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils
Phone: (02) 9966 8893
Fax: (02) 9966 8897
E-mail: office@buddhistcouncil.org
Website: http://www.buddhistcouncil.org/
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President: Mr. Brian White Email (Phone: 02 9966-8893)
Main Contact: Ms Sujata Lim Email (Phone: 02 9966-8893)
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OUR MISSION:
(1) The first part of our Mission is to serve its member organisations, which include Buddhist temples, Buddhist societies and other Buddhist organisations. If a member organisation needs assistance or advice, the Buddhist Council will try to assist. For example, a member organisation may require help to improve its governance, financial management, administration, or they may need preliminary advice in dealing with government agencies.
(2) The second part of our Mission is to represent the Buddhist community to inter-faith groups, media, government and the NSW public, in accordance with the Dharma.
(3) The third part of our Mission is to promote the understanding and practice of the Dharma, which is an objective we share with our members.
Buddhist Council of South Australia
Address: Kent Town SA 5067
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, BCSA is the peak body for Buddhism in SA
Affiliation: Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils
Website: http://www.bcsa.asn.au/
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The Buddhist Council of South Australia promotes the teachings of the Buddha in South Australia and serves as the representative organisation for Buddhist temples, groups and organisations in South Australia.
Buddhist Council of Victoria
Address: 36 McDowall Street Mitcham Vic 3132
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Affiliation: Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils
Phone: 0448469135
E-mail: administrator@bcv.org.au
Website: http://www.bcv.org.au
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Secretary: Michael Wells Email (Phone: 0419 199 269)
Chair: Venerable Phuoc Tan Email (Phone: 0414264194)
Main Contact: Admin Officer: Kim See Email (Phone: 0448469135)
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The Buddhist Council of Victoria is a representative body that acts on behalf of Buddhists in the Australian state of Victoria. It is actively engaged in representing the needs of Buddhists to all levels of government, provides speakers for interfaith dialogue and works widely with the community.
It has approximately 40 member temples and has been in operation since 1995. The Committee is elected annually from delegates from the member temples. Principal activities including the introduction of Buddhist education into primary schools and chaplaincy for Buddhist prisoners. We also produced a booklet on palliative care, Buddhist Care for the Dying.
Buddhist Council of Western Australia
Address: Room 2, 275 Stirling Street East Perth WA 6004
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, BCWA is the peak body for Buddhism in WA
Affiliation: Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils
Phone: +61 0409 686878
Fax: +61 8 9312 3553
E-mail: info@buddhistcouncil.org.au
Website: http://www.wa.buddhistcouncil.org.au/
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Main Contact: BCWA President Email (Phone: +61 0409686878)
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The Buddhist Council of Western Australia was formed in 1995 to serve as a peak body to represent the Buddhist community at government level and national levels. The Buddhist Council of Western Australia is a member of the Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils. We are made up of all three of the major denominations of Buddhism.
Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia
Address: 33 Brooking Street Upwey Vic 3158
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, (Chan Academy Australia)
Affiliation: World Fellowship of Buddhists Regional Centre and an Associated Institution of the World Buddhist University
Phone: (03) 9754 3334
E-mail: wbu@bdcu.org.au
Website: http://www.bdcu.org.au
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Spiritual Director: Mrs Anita M. Carter (Phone: (03) 9754 3334)
Director: Frank Carter Email (Phone: (03) 9754 3334)
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The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia is one of over 140 worldwide Regional Centres of The World Fellowship of Buddhists.
Founded in 1978 the organisations key objectives include encouraging the study, practice and realisation of Buddha Dhamma.
The main activities of the organisation include:
"Introduction to Buddhism" classes on Saturday afternoons from 2.00pm
Buddhist Meditation and Teachings on Saturday evenings from 8.00 pm
Occasional weekend Chan and Sum-ie painting classes
Regular 4 day Bhavana mind and path development courses.
A weekly radio program entitled "The Buddhist Hour" broadcast in Melbourne on 3MDR 97.1FM radio each Sunday afternoon from 4.00pm to 5.00pm
An Internet radio station named World Buddhist Radio broadcasting 24 hours per day from www.worldbuddhistradio.org.
Associated Institution of the World Buddhist University with an extensive multilingual Buddhist reference library housed onsite.
Publication of four websites including www.bdcu.org.au and www.edharma.org
Buddhist Education Services for Schools Inc.
Address: Mt Ommaney Qld 4074
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: 07-32789021
E-mail: infobess@gmail.com
Website: http://bessqld.com/
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Main Contact: Tanuja Y. Sarath-Chandra Email (Phone: 07-32789021)
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Buddhist Education Services for Schools is a non-profit organization providing Buddhist education as part of the Religious Instruction (RI) classes in QLD public schools.
We are constantly looking for volunteer teachers to teach Buddhism in schools. If you would like to know the schools we are involved in or would like to know more about becoming a volunteer teacher, please contact us at infobess@gmail.com
Address: PO Box 995, MT OMMANEY QLD 4074
Buddhist Library and Meditation Centre
Address: 90-92 Church Street Camperdown NSW 2050
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: 02 9519 6054
E-mail: info@buddhistlibrary.org.au
Website: http://www.buddhistlibrary.org.au
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Tuesday Evening Meditation or Buddhism Class (7-9pm) is a series of courses that combine theoretical exploration of Buddhist teachings with guided meditation practices.
Wednesday Lotus Buds Sangha Meditation Class (7:30pm) is a Buddhist group led by the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh (a Zen monk) who has lived in the west for the past forty years. Beginners are most welcome.
Thursday Power Yoga and Meditation (6:30pm) is an “hour of power” combines the practices of mindful body movements through yoga and meditation, suitable for intermediate practitioners.
Saturday Yoga and Meditation (10-11:30am) provide a gentle introduction to both physical and mental yoga for those who want to learn how to clam the mind, beginners are welcome.
1st Saturday of the month Practical Buddhism Discussion Group
(5-7pm) exploring how to apply Buddhism in everyday life.
For more information on special courses and updates:
www.buddhistlibrary.org.auBuddhist Vihara of Queensland - Goodna Temple
Address: 108 Eric Street Goodna Qld 4300
Tradition: Theravada, Sri Lankan, everyone welcome
Phone: (07) 3818 8806
E-mail: sugathasara@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.goodnatemple.org.au/temple/
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Secretary: Mr Asela Devendra Email
Main Contact: Ven.Wilagama Anandanda Siri
Contact: Jaya (Secretary) (Phone: 07 3372 7663)
Teacher: Ven. Sugatha Sara
Notes and Events:
The Buddhist Vihara of Queensland is situated on 2.5 acres of bush-land setting in Goodna on an elevated land. Its native vegetation along with ample wild life creates serene and calm surroundings, with the stone Buddha statue in meditation posture in front of the main building. The main building houses the shrine room with a beautiful Buddha statue, monks quarters. Disability access is from the back of the building. Toilet facilities for the visiting public are located at the ground floor area. The place can easily accommodate 500 visitors during a major festival. The veranda around the upper floor of the building provides ample space for a quiet sitting for meditation.
Visitors from all walks of life and religious beliefs are welcome to visit the temple. All the residents in the immediate neighbourhood consider the temple as a valuable addition to the forest setting of the area. They all appreciate the harmless, non-invasive and peaceful life of the monks and the devotees. It recommended that one should visit the temple just to experience the ambiance of the place.
Sensible attire with white or lighter colours is welcome. While at the temple, speak little and act in a disciplined manner.
Silence is the key thing for the cultivation of mind.
Alms giving for the monks have been arranged for the days of the month. Please telephone the resident monks to organize alms giving for a special occasion.
A future development plan has been approved by the Ipswich City Council. This includes better parking facilities, access roads, a meditation hall, Sthupa and a Bodhi Tree Precinct. Donations are welcome to help develop the temple.
Caboolture Mindfulness Practice Meditation Group
Address: South East Queensland Caboolture Qld 4510
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, Thich Nhat Hanh - Community of Mindful Living
Affiliation: Mindfulness Practice Group, Brisbane, Queensland
Phone: 07 3888 1171, 0409401894
E-mail: cmpmg@y7mail.com
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Main Contact: Joyce and Rhys Email (Phone: 07 38881171)
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Currently meet weekly on Tuesday nights from 6.30pm to 8:30
Hold every 2nd month Mindfulness days usually on a Sunday from 9am to 3:30
Usually at least one weekend/3day retreat each year
Canberra Zen Group
Address: ACT
Tradition: Mahayana, Western
Affiliation: Diamond Sangha Sydney Zen Centre
Phone: 0429635412
E-mail: gcaitcheon@gmail.com
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The Canberra Zen Group is a zen practice group affiliated with the Sydney Zen Centre. The group meets weekly for zen meditation and every two months or so for zazenkai (longer zen meditation meetings) on the weekend. Paul Maloney Roshi from the Sydney Zen Centre usually teaches and provides interviews at the zazenkai.
Canberra Bhāvanā Society
Address: Canberra ACT 2600
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: 0421 137 417
E-mail: stuart_amoore@yahoo.com.au
Website: http://www.canberrabhavanasociety.org
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Canberra Bhāvanā Society's main focus is meditation and a study of the Suttas (teachings of the Buddha and His disciples).
Courses run throughout the year and are open to everyone regardless of background or experience. For each course, one or several Suttas are chosen. The forum for the courses starts with meditation followed by a reading of a Sutta during which time discussion, questioning and critical reflection are encouraged.
All views are respected and everyone is welcome!
Canberra Insight Meditation Group
Address: OConnor/Lyneham ACT ACT 2602
Tradition: Theravada, Mahasi Sayadaw, Western
Affiliation: Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre
E-mail: info@canberrainsightmeditationgroup.org
Website: http://www.canberrainsightmeditationgroup.org/
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Main Contact: Lesley Lebkowicz Email
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Please refer to
http://www.canberrainsightmeditationgroup.org/
for further information.
Canberra Soto Zen Group
Address: Ainslie ACT 2602
Tradition: Mahayana, Soto School - Eihei Dogen Daiosho
E-mail: tonycrivelli@ozemail.com.au
Website: http://canberrasotozengroup.wix.com/canberrasotozengroup
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Main Contact: Tony Crivelli Email
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We hold weekly ‘Zanzenkai’ services, in the Soto Zen School (Mahayana Buddhism) tradition. The service is held on Sundays from 5:15pm to 7pm. Other activities are planned linked to Soto Zen practice: one day workshops, short retreats, talks and discussions by teachers in the Zen tradition. Membership of the group is desirable but everyone is welcome!
Central Coast Meditation Centre (Tsechen Samten Choe Ling)
Address: 5 Haynes Avenue Umina Beach 2257 NSW
Tradition: Vajrayana, Sakya
Affiliation: Sakya Losal Choe Dzong (Canberra)
Phone: 02 43447718
E-mail: nelson38@optusnet.com.au
Website: http://www.centralcoastmeditationcentre.com/
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Teacher:
Spiritual Director: Lama Choedak
Main Contact: Donna 02 43447718 Email (Phone: 02 43447718)
Notes and Events:
Meditation and teachings by appointment -- please call to inquire
Central Coast Meditation Centre has been established for 10 years, a non for profit organisation the Centre is dedicated to the dissemination of Tibetan Buddhism.
Teaching Tradition: Vajrayana, Sakya.
Teachings include:
- Samatha - Calm Abiding Meditation
- Vipassana – Insight Meditation
- Diamond Sutra
- Heart Sutra
- The Way of the Bodhisattva
- The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa
- Kamalashila – Stages of Meditation
- Analytical Meditation
- Dzogchen Teachings by Soygal Rinpoche
- Kamalashila Lojong - mind meditation
- Atisha’s Teachings
- \'Thich Nhat Hanh\' Teachings – Path of Tranquility, Present Moment, Ultimate Dimensions
- ... and many other teachings
- Special teachings for children including: Calm Abiding Meditation, Basic Buddhist Philosophy
Spiritual Director: Lama Choedak Rinpoche is the Spiritual Director of the Tibetan Buddhist Society of Canberra (Sakya Losal Choe Dzong www.sakya.com.au.
One of the few meditation masters in Australia, Lama Choedak trained under His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche (who taught His Holiness the Dalai Lama and His Holiness Sakya Trizin).
Centre for Wisdom & Compassion (Rigpa Albany)
Address: PO Box 5087, Albany WA 6332 WA
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Nyingma
Phone: (08) 9844 4798
E-mail: hamsa@westnet.com.au
Website: http://www.rigpa.com.au/index.htm
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Main Contact: Hamsa Hyder
Spiritual Director: Sogyal Rinpoche
Teacher: Rigpa instructor: Hamsa Hyder
Notes and Events:
Tuesdays: Rigpa Studies Course (bookings required) 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm
Tel. (08) 9844 4798
Venue: Dewa Chen, Little GroveChag-tong Chen-tong Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre
Address: Snug TAS 7054
Tradition: Vajrayana, Gelugpa FPMT
Affiliation: FPMT Inc.
Phone: +61484381713 or +61410569909
E-mail: info@chagtong.org
Website: http://www.chagtong.org/
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Main Contact: Lindy Mailhot Email
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Guided meditation : Discussion : Methods to transform the mind : Develop a good heart
We provide:
- Weekly study group meetings in central Hobart with Dr Sonam Takchoe
- Also regular visiting teachers
- Retreat Opportuinities
- Buddhist library borrowing facilities
- Gift and Book Shop
- Volunteering Opportunities
- access to an international community network of support and facilities.
Cham Shan Temple of Australia
Address: 85 Freemans Drive Morisset NSW 2264
Tradition: Mahayana, Pure Land, Chinese Tiantai
Phone: 4973-2618
E-mail: info@chamshan.org.au
Website: http://www.chamshan.org.au
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Teacher: Venerable Wai Yim
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International Buddhist Cham Shan Temple of Australia is a Buddhist Temple of Tiantai School situated in Morisset, located in the Central Coast of NSW.
The temple was founded in 1995 with the goal to serve the Australian community through Dharma teachings (teachings of the Buddha) and spiritual guidance.
| To build the temple a piece of farm land was purchased in 1996, and through many hardships, it has developed into what it is today. A building to the left of the grounds was completed in 2008, comprising of a chanting hall, library, etc. The chanting hall houses the statues of Amitabha Buddha, Kwan Yin (Avalokitesvara) Bodhisattva and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva of Pureland. Library service with a collection of Buddhist materials is also available for the public to borrow http://www.chamshan.org.au/AboutUs.htm ENGLISH VERSION OF WEBSITE. |
Chan Meditation Centre
Address: 36 McDowall McDowall Street, Mitcham 3132, Vic. Mitcham Vic 3132
Tradition: Mahayana, Chinese Chan Buddhism
Phone: +61-3-8822 3187 +61-407338369 (Laura)
E-mail: laura@chancentre.org
Website: http://chancentre.org
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Main Contact: Laura Chan Email (Phone: 0402041997)
Spiritual Director: Ven. Guo Jun
Notes and Events:
The Chan Meditation Centre extends a warm welcome to all those interested in learning about Chan Buddhism and the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. The centre aims to maintain an active Sangha community dedicated to the preservation and practice of Chinese Buddhism.
The Centre is situated in Mitcham, twenty minutes drive from Melbourne’s CBD. People from all different religions and traditions are welcome to our centre to attend classes and workshops on Buddhist philosophy, listen to lectures, participate in retreats, and, more importantly, to learn and practice Buddhist meditation.
People come from near and far to study and practise Chan, receive support from the community, deepen their understanding of themselves, and learn to live more harmoniously with others. They leave rejuvenated, equipped with the methods and concepts to bring the practice back home.
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