About Event:
The 16 Guidelines for Life are a set of timeless and universal human values that have inspired individuals for over a millennia. They offer simple steps and practical tools to help you reflect, relate more openly with others, and to bring change to your heart and mind, recognising that we are interdependent and interconnected to so many aspects of our world and what lies within it. They offer us the opportunity to develop a warm heart, a wise mind and a happy life.
The 16 guidelines revolve around four key themes: thinking wisely, acting kindly, building strong relationships, and embracing change for deeper meaning. This approach promises not just greater joy but a better world.
They are underpinned by four philosophical themes:
1. How We Think: The way we use our mind determines the way we live.
We will explore
humility
patience
contentment
delight
2. How We Act: Every skilful action makes for a better world.
We will explore
kindness
honesty
generosity
right speech
3. How We Relate: To take care of others is to take care of ourselves.
We will explore
respect
forgiveness
gratitude
loyalty
4. How We Find Meaning: If everything is changing many things are possible.
We will explore
aspiration
principles
service
courage
Feeling better starts with living better.
The first workshop in April explored the first 8 guidelines. This second workshop continues with the final 8 guidelines and offers a way to move forward in our lives with purpose and resolve to bring more joy into our hearts and minds as well as to those around us.
About our Teacher:
Ven. Tsultrim was ordained in 2009 at Chenrezig Institute in Australia. She has spent much of the last several years in India and Nepal doing retreat, listening to different teachers from the Tibetan Buddhist lineages and visiting many pilgrimage sites. She is currently living at Chenrezig Institute and continue working at Karuna Hospice Service in Brisbane as a counsellor and the Spiritual Program Coordinator. She has worked for many years in suicide prevention and intervention.
She has a very strong conviction that most of us can find contentment in our lives irrespective of our external circumstances through understanding and training our minds, particularly through using mindfulness. She has a Bachelor of Counselling, a Bachelor of Social Science (Social Policy), and Master of International Studies (Peace and Conflict Resolution).
Registration and Donations
The suggested donation for this two-day weekend course is $120. A donation of $120 covers our costs and helps sustain the Centre so we can continue offering teachings to the wider community.
However – you are welcome to offer whatever amount you feel comfortable with.
Your donation helps keep the Centre open and running. It supports operational costs, facilities, and the ability to offer teachings.
A donation of $60 makes a meaningful contribution toward maintaining our space.
A donation of $45 helps us cover our most basic costs.
Please note: all donations are non-refundable and go directly to supporting the ongoing operations of the Centre.
Sangha are always able to attend our courses free of charge, please contact spc@chenrezig.com.au for discount code to register.
This retreat will be held in the Wellbeing Centre, in person only.
Please book your meals and accommodation separately.
If there are any issues booking meals or accommodation, please email info@chenrezig.com.au
Note: When you are planning to register to attend online, please read the attached information and requests for the benefit of our students and volunteers: Information for online participants