About Event:
“Happiness and suffering are dependent upon your mind, upon your interpretation. They do not come from outside, from others. All of your happiness and all of your suffering are created by you, by your own mind," says Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
In his book Transforming Problems Into Happiness, Lama Zopa Rinpoche comments on an early twentieth-century Tibetan root text, Instructions on Turning Happiness and Suffering into the Path of Enlightenment, by the renowned Nyingma sage, the third Dodrupchen Rinpoche (1865–1926).
Lama Zopa Rinpoche brings his own special flavor and contemporary relevance to this timeless teaching on Buddhist psychology, showing us how to be happy during difficult times by adopting skillful attitudes—ways of interpreting reality that allow us to live a joyful and relaxed life regardless of circumstances.
This inspiring course, based on Dodrupchen Rinpoche's root text and Lama Zopa Rinpoche's commentary to it will be valuable to everyone, no matter your spiritual background or the kinds of problems that may have led you to ask the ageless question: How can I be happy?
About our Teacher:
Since first meeting Buddhism at Tushita Retreat Centre in India in 1983, Venerable Ailsa Cameron has since been involved in various activities within the FPMT, primarily in relation to the archiving, transcribing and editing of the teachings of Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe. Ordained as a nun by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1987, she has been a member of Chenrezig Nuns' Community since 1990. She has led the annual nyung ne retreat at Chenrezig since 1997 and has taught Dharma courses in Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India and Nepal, including the 2017 November Course.
Schedule:
The general schedule for the weekend is below (this may be subject to slight change):
Saturday 20 September
10:30am - 12:00pm Session 1
12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm - 2:30pm Session 2
2:30pm -3:00pm Afternoon Tea
3:00pm - 4:30pm Session 3
5:00pm - 6:00pm Supper
6:00pm - (optional) Dharma Movie in the Gompa
Sunday 24 August
7:00am – 8:00am Breakfast
9:00am – 10:00am Session 1
10:00am – 10:30am Break
10:30am – 12:00pm Session 2
12:00pm – 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm- 2:30pm Discussion/Q+A
2:30pm – 3:00pm Break
3:00pm – 4:00pm Session 3
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.
You are always welcome to attend our courses free of charge but we kindly ask that you register so we can provide you all the information about the course.
Sangha are always able to attend our courses free of charge, please contact spc@chenrezig.com.au for discount code to register.
This course will be available in person and online.
Accomodation and meals are available to book here:
Zoom and YouTube links for online participants will be shared with participants who register.
Note: If 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