Oceania

Sunnatarama Forest Monastery

Address: Lot 13 Teudts Road, Bundanoon NSW 2578  NSW
Tradition: Theravada, Thai Forest
Phone: (02) 4884 4262 (am - best to ring before 11.00 meal.)
Fax: (02) 4884 4496
E-mail: sunnata@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.sunnataram.org/
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Main Contact: Ven. Ajahn Noom  
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The monastery situated on 99 acres, 9 kms from Bundanoon along the road to Goulburn, borders a national park stretching 30kms to Jervis Bay. Few monastic sites are its equal in terms of breathtaking views, a dozen friendly, accommodating monks, vegetarian food, pristine air and water, idyllic forest setting, wildlife - woodducks, peacocks, lyre birds, wombats and wallabies - tranquility and opportunity for meditation practice. Abbot, Ven. Noom, though only about 5th or 6th in line of seniority, presides with a balance between strictness and liberality, drawing on skills learned from Thai forest masters and as a successful businessman.

Visitors or welcome to apply for permission to stay. A list of the precepts and monastic traditions is available on arrival. As there is a lot of free time, the Wat is ideal for experienced meditators or those not requiring structured meditation.

Sunyata Community and Meditation Centre

Address: 7 Lichfield Street, Victoria Park, WA 6100 P.O.BOX 204, Victoria Park, WA 6100   WA
Tradition: Mahayana, Thien, Vietnamese Zen
Phone: (08) 9470 1251
E-mail: thienvientuecan@yahoo.com.au
Website: http://thientutuecan.com/
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Contact: Thich Nu Hue Can  
Main Contact: Ven. Tri Dinh  Email  
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Venue: 7 Lichfield Streetr, Victoria Park, WA, 6100
  
Thursdays: Meditation  9:30 am - 11:00 am
  
Saturdays: Beginner Meditation 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

The centre offers a one day retreat every first Sunday of the month.

Swinburne Buddhist Society

Address:   Dandenong, Victoria 3175
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: 0405421706
E-mail: chuentat@hotmail.com
Website: kangchuentat.freewebspace.com/swinunibuddha.htm
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The organization is a religious charity that supports disadvantaged persons via volunteer training, community engineering education, multifaith chaplaincy and network.

PO Box 6263 Dandenong, Victoria 

Sydney Shambhala Buddhist Meditation Group

Address: 35-39 Dickson Street   Newtown NSW 2042
Tradition: Mahayana, Kagyu and Nyingma
E-mail: sydney.shambhala@gmail.com
Website: http://sydney.shambhala.org/
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Main Contact: Louise Melov  Email  
Spiritual Director: Sakyong Miphan Rinpoche  
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Mindfulness/awareness meditation is the foundation of all that we do at the Shambhala meditation group. This ancient practice of self-discovery is rooted in the simple but revolutionary premise that every human being has the ability to cultivate the mind’s inherent stability, clarity and strength in order to be more awake and to develop the compassion and insight necessary to care for oneself and the world genuinely.

The Sydney Group meets every Tuesday nite 5.45pm -7pm for sitting and walking meditation practise, dharma discussions and contemplation meditations. Instruction is provided to all new participants.

 Please contact Louise for instructions to get to the room.

Public Transport Access

Bus no.s 422 & 370 stop in King St Opp. Dickson St

Bus no.s 423, 426 & 428 stop at Newtown Station

Newtown Station – 10 minute walk

St Peter’s Station – 5 minute walk 

Sydney Zen Centre

Address: 251 Young Street, Annandale NSW 2038  NSW
Tradition: Mahayana, Diamond Sangha, Zen
Affiliation: Gorricks Run (Sydney Zen Centre Meditation Retreat)
Phone: 02) 9660 2993
Website: http://www.szc.org.au/
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Teacher: Subhana Barzaghi, Roshi  
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Zazen from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm is scheduled for Monday and Wednesday. Beginners should come on either Wednesday or Thursday evenings, arrive by 6.45pm and arrange to have a personal orientation during the evening with one of the senior students. After zazen, join the group for a cup of tea, and ask any questions that may have arisen for you during the evening. You can be sure that people before you have felt the same things, and had the same doubts.

• Zazenkai and Dharma talk (zazen from 8.30 until noon) takes place on the third Sunday of each month at Annandale. There is usually a Dharma talk at 10 am and personal interviews with a senior student when available.

• Samu Weekend: 4th weekend at Gorricks Run Centre.

Gorricks Run (Sydney Zen Centre Meditation Retreat)
A zen retreat facility, open during retreat times, set on rural land near St. Albans.

• Sesshin occurs several times a year, and offers the opportunity for intensive practice with a teacher, often including the ceremony of jukai, when students formally take the Precepts. Shorter retreats without the teacher are also held and a wide range of other activities. A calendar of coming events comes out every second month and is available free at the Zendo. Our journal, Mind, Moon, Circle, is published quarterly. Annual subscriptions are available or you can pick up a copy at the Zendo

Tara Institute

Address: 3 Mavis Avenue East Brighton Vic 3187  Vic
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Gelugpa (FPMT)
Affiliation: FPMT
E-mail: admin@tarainstitute.org.au
Website: http://www.tarainstitute.org.au/
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Main Contact: Llysse Velez  Email  
Teacher: Ven. Geshe Doga  
Spiritual Director: Ani Rigsal  Email  (Phone: 03 9596 7410)
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At Tara Institute, it is taught that by first listening to, then contemplating, meditating and putting into practice the Buddhas teachings, we can begin to generate a genuine sense of loving-kindness and further develop our positive inner qualities and wisdom, thereby equipping us to be of benefit to others and live more peaceful and meaningful lives.

Tara Institute is a Tibetan Buddhist centre providing classes in Buddhist philosophy and meditation for both beginners and more advanced students. We are affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), a network of Buddhist centres in Australia and worldwide. The FPMT was founded under the spiritual guidance of Lama Yeshe and Kyabje Thubten Zopa Rinpoche. Tara Institute is a not-for-profit, religious, educational and charitable institute dedicated to preserving the Buddhas teachings. It supports itself through membership, benefactors, donations, residential rent and fundraising.

Downloadable newsletter outlining the monthly schedule, is available from their web site or can be posted to you for free for 4 months. Please contact the office on 03 9596 8900 for further details.

Monday 8pm
Introductory classes on meditation and Buddhist philosophy run in monthly blocks, beginning the first Monday of each month and led by senior students. A modest facility fee is requested.

Tuesday 8pm to 9.30pm
Study Group. Classes are taught by our resident Tibetan Lama, the Venerable Geshe Doga, and are divided into six-week segments throughout the year. Each segment includes four weeks of teachings, a discussion evening, and finally an exam or meditation on one of the subjects studied. Students make a commitment to attend a whole six-week series of classes. No facility fee.

Wednesday 8pm
General teachings by our resident Tibetan lama, the Venerable Geshe Doga, with practical advice on how to apply the Buddhas teachings to everyday life. No facility fee.

Weekend Courses
Generally run from 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday; advertised via the Tara Institute newsletter which is downloadable from the web site. Fees apply. Some dormitory accommodation is available for people attending weekend courses.

Bookshop
Tara Institute has a well-stocked bookshop containing a wide range of titles covering Buddhist teachings from the introductory to the advanced, as well as Tibet-related and pictorial. There is a large selection of cards, malas (rosaries), ritual objects, candles and incense. A discount is offered to members of Tara Institute.

Pujas
Traditional ceremonies that combine Tibetan chanting and English meditation. Dates and times are published in TIs newsletter. Offerings of food, flowers, lights and incense are welcome.

Healing Support
People with serious illnesses, and their carers or friends, meet on Wednesdays from 10am to 12.30pm at TI for meditation and advice-sharing as part of a Healing Support Group. The group is led by Bob Sharples and Venerable Carolyn Lawler. Open to people of all faiths and backgrounds.

Dining Room
Low cost 3-course vegetarian meals are available Monday to Wednesday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Please book through the Office by 3pm and pay at the kitchen on arrival.

Childrens Dharma Club
Held once a month on a Sunday from 10.30am-12pm. Stories, drawings, games.

Tara Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Address: 24 Hampstead Road   Highgate Hill, Brisbane Qld 4101
Tradition: Vajrayana, New Kadampa
Affiliation: Heruka Centre, Melbourne SA, Khedrubje Centre, Central Coast, Maitreya Centre, Adeleide., Bodhisattva Centre, Canberra, NSW., Dharmapala Centre, Perth W.A., Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia, Melbou
Phone: (07) 3217 2888
E-mail: info@meditateinbrisbane.org
Website: http://www.meditateinbrisbane.org/
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Teacher: Kelsang Tsalden  
Spiritual Director: Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso  
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Tara Kadampa Buddhist Centre is based in a large old Queenslander at Highgate Hill.  The Centre provides a facility where people can learn about meditation and the Buddhist way of life.  We offer a full programme of classes and events suitable for everyone.  

Our drop in classes are held in the City, New Farm, Paddington, West end and Highgate Hill.  Please see www.meditateinbrisbane.org for more details on these classes and all our centre events.  Everyone is welcome!

Tara Meditation Centre

Address: 18 Clifton Street, Bunbury WA 6230   WA
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Gelugpa
Affiliation: FPMT
Phone: 08 9791 9798
E-mail: welcome@hmt.org.au
Website: http://www.hmt.org.au
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Contact: Jim Aherne  
Teacher: Thubten Dondrub  
Main Contact: Director Julie Halse  
Spiritual Director: Glenda Lee  
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( previously known as Hospice of Mother Tara)

We are on the corner of Wittenoom and Clifton St’s.

Plenty of parking available on Wittenoom St.

Please do not park on site.

Tashi Choling Dharma Foundation Inc. - Hobart Buddhist Meditation Centre

Address: Hobart Tasmania   Hobart TAS
Tradition: Vajrayana
Affiliation: Dorje Ling Retreat Centre
Phone: 0432 630 796 (03) 62349404.
Website: http://www.tashicholing.net
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Spiritual Director: Zasep Tulku Rinpoche.  
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Tashi Choling Dharma Foundation is located in the island state of Tasmania, Australia. We are committed to the non-sectarian and generous presentation of the teaching of the Buddhadharma. Our Spiritual Director is Zasep Tulku Rinpoche.

 Every Tuesday : 7:30 — 9 pm: Buddhist teaching, meditation and discussion — For people wishing to deepen their understanding and maintain an ongoing practice. Led by senior students of our sangha. All welcome including beginners. No bookings are necessary, just turn up on the night.

Our meetings normally include meditation, a discussion topic on a Buddhist theme, and a chance for discussion. Sessions are led by senior students from the group.

 Our meetings are held on the 2nd floor of the Goulds building in Liverpool St.

Te Moata Retreat Centre

Address: 180 Paul Road   Tairua Coromandel 3544
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: 021744503
E-mail: retreat@temoata.org
Website: http://www.temoata.org
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Manager: Lorraine Rastorfer  Email  (Phone: 021744503)
Manager: Jessie Birss  Email  (Phone: 647 8688798)
Main Contact: Jessie Birss  Email  (Phone: 07 8688798)
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Te Moata hosts a range of mindfulness retreats, many with a Buddhist focus. Our centre is available for hire.

We have a regular Sangha night, 6-8: 30 pm Thursdays, please email to confirm your attendance. 

We also have cottages and cabins available for stays, between retreats.

Please see our website for upcoming events and subscribe to our newsletter. 

Tendai Buddhist Sangha of Australia

Address:   NSW
Tradition: Mahayana, Disciples of Ara Ryokan Japanese Tendai school
Affiliation: Tendai Shu (Tendai Sect) Hawaii Tendai Institute
Phone: 0405 682 419 email is the preferred contact
E-mail: jikai.tendaiau@gmail.com
Website: http://www.tendaiaustralia.org.au
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Reverend: Jiryo Moxon  Email  (Phone: 0432 093 167)
Main Contact: Rev. Jikai Dehn  Email  (Phone: 0405 682 419)
Spiritual Director: Ara Ryokan  
Teacher: Rev. Jikai Dehn  
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The Tendai Sangha of Australia is connected to the Tendai Hawaii Betsuin and Venerable Ara Ryokan. We have a Sangha in Sydney, New South Wales led by Rev. Jikai Dehn. And another in Brisbane, Queensland led by Jiryo Moxon.

Reverend Jikai Dehns Sydney Sangha currently holds Dharma lessons and services on Thursdays and Sundays. Service begins at 11:00 and ends at 12:00. Dharma lessons follow and last between an hour and an hour and a half. We also teach traditional Tendai Shikan meditation. Those wishing to attend are advised to email Reverend Jikai at jikai.tendaiau@gmail.com .Reverend Jikai Dehn is also available for private services and lessons at other times. The following is a link giving a brief description of our Sydney Dojo: http://tendaiaustralia.org.au/Sydney-Tendai-Dojo.php

Tharlam Ling Buddhist Centre Inc.

Address: 13 Gill St Kirwan 4817   Townsville 4817
Tradition: Vajrayana
Affiliation: Phil Heang
Phone: +61070499026184
E-mail: pheang@bigpond.net.au
Website: https://meditationtownsvilletharlamling.com/
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Main Contact: Phil Heang  Email  (Phone: +61070499026184)
Teacher: Phil Heang  
Spiritual Director: Lama Choedak  
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Tharlam Ling Buddhist Centre Inc conducts 8 week Calm Abiding Meditation Classes at Jame Cook University Chaplaincy, Townsville.

The Centre has retreats with lama Choedak. Presently there is a non residental retreat held over a weekend in May and a three day residential retreat.

The three day residential retreat held at Mt Spec, north of Townsville for 2012 will be  from 14 - 17 September 2012.

One day retreats are also planned for James Cook University Chaplaincy, approximately every three months.

Tharlam Ling also hosts visits from school children who ask questions about Buddhist Beliefs and Practices.

Chaplaincy service is provided to James Cook University and The Townsville Hospital and to anyone who phones the Centre.

Tharpa Choeling Australia - Wellington Buddhist Centre

Address: 166 Arthur Street   Wellington NSW 2820
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, Tibetan - Gelug
Affiliation: Tharpa Choeling Abbey
Phone: 02 68454661
E-mail: info@tharpachoeling.org
Website: http://www.tharpachoeling.org
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Main Contact: The Sangha  Email  (Phone: 0268454661)
Teacher: Gen Thubten Tenzin  
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Buddhism for a kinder world. Tharpa Choeling Australia is a Buddhist organisation situated in Central West/Western Plains NSW. We offer meditation, workshops and many other Buddhist activities from our beautiful Garden Dharma centre in Wellington NSW. We run meditation classes in Dubbo and Bathurst and we also aim to provide access to Buddhism for those who have trouble doing so, through our website and various outreach programs. We are a member of the Buddhist Council of NSW and take His Holiness the Dalai Lama as the head of our lineage.

The Pointing Out Style of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Meditation

Address: Studio 5/Suite 1 722 Bourke Street   Redfern NSW 2010
Tradition: Vajrayana, Nyingma, Kagyu, and Bon
Affiliation: Rahob Rinpoche, H.H. Menri Trizin, Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Phone: +61 4 1868 7313
Fax: +1 514 669 3465
E-mail: harvey@pointingout.org
Website: http://www.pointingoutway.org
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Main Contact: Harvey Feldstein  Email  (Phone: +61 4 1868 7313)
Teacher: Dan Brown, PhD  
Spiritual Director: Dan Brown, PhD.  Email  (Phone: +1 (617) 244-1099)
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Unique Opportunity to attend Dan Browns "The Pointing Out Style of Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, Level 1" in Sydney,  14-21 April 2013

For additional information on Dan Brown, the Pointing Out Style Course Descriptions, and worldwide schedule see:

  http://www.pointingoutway.org/

The pointing-out style is an ancient method of teaching meditation, grounded in the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism and the dynamic relationship between student and teacher. Structured methodology leads the meditator through increasing levels of concentration and insight, to profound “crossing over” instructions, the very gateway to awakening. With roots in Mahamudra and Dzogchen lineages, this 7-day retreat with Dan Brown has been created to give participants both the understanding and the skills required to practice and master these precious teachings. 

For more information and to register for the Sydney Level 1 Retreat, go to: 

http://www.pointingoutsydney.eventbrite.com

What: Level 1 Pointing Out Way Retreat 

Where: Chevalier Center, 1 Roma Ave, Kensington NSW 2033 Australia 

When: Sunday 14th April—Sunday 21st April, 2013 

Harvey Feldstein— Harvey@pointingout.org 

Linda Feldstein—Linda@pointingout.org 

The Sit In

Address: The Bhakti Tree, 410 Maitland Road, Mayfield West   Newcastle NSW 2300
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: 0497075899
E-mail: Glendalough23@gmail.com
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Community based Sangha providing support in practice.

We meet Monday evenings at 7pm. 

The Teacher of Presence

Address:   Perth 6003
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: 0435289559
E-mail: theteacherofpresence@gmail.com
Website: theteacherofpresence.com
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Spiritual Director: Duc-Minh Pham  Email  (Phone: 0435289559)
Main Contact: Duc-Minh Pham  Email  (Phone: 0435289559)
Teacher: Duc-Minh Pham  
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I am a spiritual teacher, based in Perth, Western Australia.

I offer face-to-face sessions in Perth or virtual sessions worldwide. 

The Vishrant Buddhist Society

Address:   Perth 6000
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: +61 438 831 883
E-mail: info@vishrant.org
Website: http://www.vishrant.org
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Office & Marketing Manager: Tosh  Email  (Phone: +61 433 001 648)
Spiritual Director: Prem Vishrant  
Teacher: Prem Vishrant  
Main Contact: Darshana  Email  (Phone: +61 438 831 883)
Notes and Events:

The Vishrant Buddhist Society promotes awareness of the pragmatic teachings of Buddhism to support seekers toward higher consciousness, heart and enlightenment.

Our ability to be open and remain uncontracted in any situation or circumstance is mastery of the mind. This degree of equanimity can be cultivated through practices such as meditation, mindfulness, acceptance and openness to all that life offers. The result is the easing of suffering and is part of the Buddhist path to attaining enlightenment.

Buddhism is a way of life, which in essence is The Way of the Heart. The style of Buddhism practiced here encourages development of Heart through giving and taking care of others, and the removal of mental obstacles to freedom through meditation and active practice of the Dharma.

For more information please visit www.vishrant.org

The Yoga Space

Address: 6/1251 Hay Street   West Perth WA 6005
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Affiliation: None
Phone: 0892435114
Fax: 0892435224
E-mail: info@yogaspace.com.au
Website: http://www.yogaspace.com.au
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Mr: Robert Schutze  Email  (Phone: 9243 5114)
Main Contact: Marie Martin  Email  (Phone: 0413244217)
Spiritual Director: Dr Jean Byrne  Email  (Phone: 92435114)
Teacher: Dr Jean Byrne  
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Mindfulness Meditation

We offer non sectarian day long retreats. Also we offer Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), an 8 week meditation course which introduces people to the basics of mindfulness practice and includes daily homework and a one day retreat. Three decades of research have highlighted the positive effects of the MBSR program from improving genral health and chronic illness.

Teachers Jean Byrne and Rob Schutze are long term meditation practitioners. Their study of Buddhsim began with Theravadan practcie and later they began to sit Zazen (Kwan Um School and Diamond Sangha). Jean has a PhD in Eastern philosophy and has lectured in Buddhism at the University of Queensland and Bond University.

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