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Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane

Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane is a modern meditation space located in the heart of Spring Hill. Our meditation room is carpeted and soundproofed, with air conditioning and purified air. Seating is available on comfortable chairs, and we maintain social distancing with our Centre. The meditation room has a hearing loop and the Centre is wheelchair accessible. We hold weekly meditation classes, beginners courses, special events, urban retreats and regular day courses which are suitable for everyone; as well as in-depth study programs for people who want to deepen their understanding of Buddha’s teachings.

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FAQ About Meditation

If you attend a drop-in class our experienced meditation teachers will be happy to help you with any questions that you may have. Please find answers to our most commonly asked questions below.

What is the best time to meditate?

There is no set time of the day that is better for meditation as it depends upon the individual. Some people find that they have a clearer mind at the start of the day and prefer meditating in the morning. Others prefer to meditate in the evening to unwind after their day. You can also meditate at any point throughout the day.

Once you find a time of day that works best, it is useful to have a routine of trying to meditate at the same time each day. This will help to keep your meditation practice regular and consistent.

How long should I meditate for?

You don’t have to meditate for a long period of time each day to experience the benefits. Just by doing meditation for 10-15 minutes each day you will be able to reduce feelings of stress and tension, cultivate positive states of mind, and overcome negative ones.

Do I have to sit cross-legged when I meditate?

Sitting with your legs crossed in meditation is a traditional posture that helps to keep your mind focused during the meditation session. However, it is not necessary to sit cross-legged on the floor. You can do your meditation practice sitting in a chair if you prefer. The most important feature of the meditation posture is keep your back straight but not tense. Keeping your back straight will prevent your mind from becoming sluggish or sleepy.

Is meditation just making your mind go blank?

No. We should always be focusing on something in meditation. This is called our object of meditation. We can prepare our mind for meditation by focusing on a neutral object such as the breath. Actual meditation involves focusing on, and familiarising our mind with, a positive object, for example love or compassion. By familiarising our mind with these objects inside meditation we will be able to keep a positive and happy mind outside of meditation. We will also notice over a period of time that our mind starts to change on a deeper level.

Should I meditate to music?

Because meditation is a training of the mind it is better to remove external distractions, such as music. This enables us to focus more clearly on our meditation object. Otherwise, music can just be another distraction in the meditation process.

My mind is busy during meditation. How can I stop that?

Getting your mind completely still and distraction-free requires practice, patience, and familiarity. It is very common for distractions to arise in meditation. During the meditation session we can practice reducing mental busyness by returning our mind back to our main object of meditation whenever we notice it has become distracted. Outside of meditation we can train in reducing our daily distractions so that when we sit down to meditate we notice that our mind is naturally more calm and clear.

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				1 Shop Open Shop Open 01/06/2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Meditation Class Meditation Class 01/06/2023 10:30 am - 11:45 am Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Weekly Drop-in Classes Taught by Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Ani $15 per class Click here for More information See more details Free Meditation Free Meditation 01/06/2023 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Free Lunchtime Meditations for 15mins click here for more information. See more details Puja: WFJ Puja: WFJ 01/06/2023 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Wishfulfilling Jewel (WFJ) Chanted Prayers & Meditations Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. By engaging in the Guru yoga practiced in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings, and attain a very special compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. By relying on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. The practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel also includes special torma and tsog offering sections. If we practice this regularly and sincerely, we will develop pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment. See more details • • • •	2	3 Shop Open Shop Open 03/06/2023 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Free Meditation Free Meditation 03/06/2023 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Free Lunchtime Meditations for 15mins click here for more information. See more details Powa Powa 03/06/2023 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia We perform this practice of transference of consciousness, known in Tibetan as “powa”, on behalf of someone who has recently died. It is traditionally done within forty-nine days of a death. See more details Puja: WFJ with Tsog Puja: WFJ with Tsog 03/06/2023 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Wishfulfilling Jewel with tsog Offering (WFJ) Chanted Meditation & Prayers This practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel also includes special tsog offering. You are welcome to bring along a vegetarian food offering to offer to the Buddhas. By engaging in the Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength. By relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise this regularly and sincerely, we will develop pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment. See more details • • • •
4 Offering Our Faith Retreat Offering Our Faith Retreat 04/06/2023 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Every day we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe-la, our Root Guru and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition, but on this auspicious day, with minds of rejoicing and gratitude, we will offer him our faith through using the special prayer Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso from his Faithful Disciples and collecting our Guru’s name mantra in a one-day retreat. Everyone is welcome to take part. See more details Puja: OSG Puja: OSG 04/06/2023 5:30 pm - 7:15 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Offering to the Spiritual Guide (OSG) Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. The special Guru yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra, which also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path to enlightenment. Offering to the Spiritual Guide, or Lama Chopa in Tibetan, is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chokyi Gyaltsen, as a preliminary practice for Tantric Mahamudra. The main practice is meditation on reliance upon our Spiritual Guide, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation and completion stages of Highest Yoga Tantra. By relying on our Spiritual Guide as one with Je Tsongkhapa, our compassion, spiritual power, and especially our wisdom will naturally increase. A complete commentary to this practice can be found in Great Treasury of Merit. See more details • •	5 Shop Open Shop Open 05/06/2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Free Meditation Free Meditation 05/06/2023 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Free Lunchtime Meditations for 15mins click here for more information. See more details Puja: WFJ Puja: WFJ 05/06/2023 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Wishfulfilling Jewel (WFJ) Chanted Prayers & Meditations Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. By engaging in the Guru yoga practiced in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings, and attain a very special compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. By relying on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. The practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel also includes special torma and tsog offering sections. If we practice this regularly and sincerely, we will develop pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment. See more details • • •	6 Shop Open Shop Open 06/06/2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Free Meditation Free Meditation 06/06/2023 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Free Lunchtime Meditations for 15mins click here for more information. See more details Puja: WFJ Puja: WFJ 06/06/2023 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Wishfulfilling Jewel (WFJ) Chanted Prayers & Meditations Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. By engaging in the Guru yoga practiced in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings, and attain a very special compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. By relying on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. The practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel also includes special torma and tsog offering sections. If we practice this regularly and sincerely, we will develop pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment. See more details Kenmore Meditation Class Kenmore Meditation Class 06/06/2023 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Kenmore Uniting Church, 982 Moggill Rd, Kenmore QLD 4069, Australia Weekly Drop-in Classes Taught by Buddhist nun Kelsang Palmo $15 per class Click here for More information See more details • • • •	7 Shop Open Shop Open 07/06/2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Free Meditation Free Meditation 07/06/2023 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Free Lunchtime Meditations for 15mins click here for more information. See more details Puja: WFJ Puja: WFJ 07/06/2023 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Wishfulfilling Jewel (WFJ) Chanted Prayers & Meditations Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. By engaging in the Guru yoga practiced in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings, and attain a very special compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. By relying on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. The practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel also includes special torma and tsog offering sections. If we practice this regularly and sincerely, we will develop pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment. See more details Meditation Class Meditation Class 07/06/2023 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Weekly Drop-in Classes Taught by Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Ani $15 per class or Online for $10 Click here for More information See more details • • • •	8 Shop Open Shop Open 08/06/2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Meditation Class Meditation Class 08/06/2023 10:30 am - 11:45 am Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Weekly Drop-in Classes Taught by Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Ani $15 per class Click here for More information See more details Free Meditation Free Meditation 08/06/2023 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Free Lunchtime Meditations for 15mins click here for more information. See more details Puja: Tara Puja: Tara 08/06/2023 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Chanted Prayers & Meditations. This is a free event. Everyone is welcome. Prayers for developing a deep feeling of closeness with Buddha Tara, through which we can receive her blessings and protection. Tara is a female Buddha, a manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas. Her name means "Rescuer" because she rescues us from all outer and inner fears. Ultimately she rescues us from all suffering and guides us to full enlightenment. Like a mother she protects us from all internal and external dangers; she provides us with all the necessary conditions for our spiritual training, and guides us and inspires us with her blessings as we progress along the spiritual path. These prayers include praises to the twenty-one manifestations of Tara. Because these are Sutra, the actual words of Buddha, they are particularly powerful and blessed. See more details Puja: WFJ Puja: WFJ 08/06/2023 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Wishfulfilling Jewel (WFJ) Chanted Prayers & Meditations Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. By engaging in the Guru yoga practiced in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings, and attain a very special compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. By relying on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. The practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel also includes special torma and tsog offering sections. If we practice this regularly and sincerely, we will develop pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment. See more details FP - Foundation Program FP - Foundation Program 08/06/2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Foundation Program is an enrolled in-depth study program. Click here for more information if you would like to try a class or join. See more details • • • • • •	9	10 Shop Open Shop Open 10/06/2023 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Prayers for World Peace Prayers for World Peace 10/06/2023 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Prayers for World Peace is a free meditation class that gives us the opportunity to develop a warm and loving heart. Classes include two guided meditations a talk and inspiring prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome. See more details Puja: OSG Puja: OSG 10/06/2023 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Offering to the Spiritual Guide (OSG) Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. The special Guru yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra, which also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path to enlightenment. Offering to the Spiritual Guide, or Lama Chopa in Tibetan, is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chokyi Gyaltsen, as a preliminary practice for Tantric Mahamudra. The main practice is meditation on reliance upon our Spiritual Guide, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation and completion stages of Highest Yoga Tantra. By relying on our Spiritual Guide as one with Je Tsongkhapa, our compassion, spiritual power, and especially our wisdom will naturally increase. A complete commentary to this practice can be found in Great Treasury of Merit. See more details • • •
11 Beginner's Meditation Retreat Beginner's Meditation Retreat 11/06/2023 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Click here for more information and booking See more details •	12 Shop Open Shop Open 12/06/2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Free Meditation Free Meditation 12/06/2023 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Free Lunchtime Meditations for 15mins click here for more information. See more details Puja: WFJ Puja: WFJ 12/06/2023 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Wishfulfilling Jewel (WFJ) Chanted Prayers & Meditations Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. By engaging in the Guru yoga practiced in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings, and attain a very special compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. By relying on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. The practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel also includes special torma and tsog offering sections. If we practice this regularly and sincerely, we will develop pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment. See more details • • •	13 Shop Open Shop Open 13/06/2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Free Meditation Free Meditation 13/06/2023 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Free Lunchtime Meditations for 15mins click here for more information. See more details Puja: WFJ Puja: WFJ 13/06/2023 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Wishfulfilling Jewel (WFJ) Chanted Prayers & Meditations Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. By engaging in the Guru yoga practiced in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings, and attain a very special compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. By relying on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. The practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel also includes special torma and tsog offering sections. If we practice this regularly and sincerely, we will develop pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment. See more details Kenmore Meditation Class Kenmore Meditation Class 13/06/2023 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Kenmore Uniting Church, 982 Moggill Rd, Kenmore QLD 4069, Australia Weekly Drop-in Classes Taught by Buddhist nun Kelsang Palmo $15 per class Click here for More information See more details • • • •	14 Shop Open Shop Open 14/06/2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Free Meditation Free Meditation 14/06/2023 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Free Lunchtime Meditations for 15mins click here for more information. See more details Puja: WFJ Puja: WFJ 14/06/2023 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Wishfulfilling Jewel (WFJ) Chanted Prayers & Meditations Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. By engaging in the Guru yoga practiced in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings, and attain a very special compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. By relying on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. The practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel also includes special torma and tsog offering sections. If we practice this regularly and sincerely, we will develop pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment. See more details Meditation Class Meditation Class 14/06/2023 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Weekly Drop-in Classes Taught by Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Ani $15 per class or Online for $10 Click here for More information See more details • • • •	15 Precepts Precepts 15/06/2023 6:30 am - 7:00 am Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia An explanation of the practice When we take the eight Mahayana precepts, we explicitly promise to abstain for twenty-four hours from eight actions: Killing Stealing Sexual activity Lying Taking intoxicants Eating after lunch Sitting on high or luxurious thrones or seats Wearing ornaments, perfume, etc, and singing and dancing, etc. These eight, however, are merely symbolic, for in reality we promise to abstain from all non-virtuous actions for twenty-four hours. Taking and keeping these precepts is a special purification practice. Buddha realized that all living beings’ suffering comes from their previous negative karma, and so he taught special practices to purify it. For more information please visit https://kadampa.org/buddhism/taking-precepts or contact us. See more details Sojong Sojong 15/06/2023 7:30 am - 8:30 am Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia This event is for ordained Sangha only. See more details Shop Open Shop Open 15/06/2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Meditation Class Meditation Class 15/06/2023 10:30 am - 11:45 am Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Weekly Drop-in Classes Taught by Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Ani $15 per class Click here for More information See more details Free Meditation Free Meditation 15/06/2023 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Free Lunchtime Meditations for 15mins click here for more information. See more details Puja: WFJ Puja: WFJ 15/06/2023 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Wishfulfilling Jewel (WFJ) Chanted Prayers & Meditations Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. By engaging in the Guru yoga practiced in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings, and attain a very special compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. By relying on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. The practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel also includes special torma and tsog offering sections. If we practice this regularly and sincerely, we will develop pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment. See more details FP - Foundation Program FP - Foundation Program 15/06/2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Foundation Program is an enrolled in-depth study program. Click here for more information if you would like to try a class or join. See more details • • • • • • •	16 Weekend Meditation Retreat Weekend Meditation Retreat 16/06/2023 - 18/06/2023 Glasshouse Mountains Ecolodge, 198 Barrs Rd, Glass House Mountains QLD 4518, Australia Booking required, visit out website for more information See more details •	17 Weekend Meditation Retreat Weekend Meditation Retreat 16/06/2023 - 18/06/2023 Glasshouse Mountains Ecolodge, 198 Barrs Rd, Glass House Mountains QLD 4518, Australia Booking required, visit out website for more information See more details •
18 Weekend Meditation Retreat Weekend Meditation Retreat 16/06/2023 - 18/06/2023 Glasshouse Mountains Ecolodge, 198 Barrs Rd, Glass House Mountains QLD 4518, Australia Booking required, visit out website for more information See more details •	19 Shop Open Shop Open 19/06/2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Free Meditation Free Meditation 19/06/2023 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Free Lunchtime Meditations for 15mins click here for more information. See more details Puja: WFJ Puja: WFJ 19/06/2023 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Wishfulfilling Jewel (WFJ) Chanted Prayers & Meditations Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. By engaging in the Guru yoga practiced in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings, and attain a very special compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. By relying on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. The practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel also includes special torma and tsog offering sections. If we practice this regularly and sincerely, we will develop pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment. See more details • • •	20 Shop Open Shop Open 20/06/2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Free Meditation Free Meditation 20/06/2023 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Free Lunchtime Meditations for 15mins click here for more information. See more details Puja: WFJ Puja: WFJ 20/06/2023 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Wishfulfilling Jewel (WFJ) Chanted Prayers & Meditations Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. By engaging in the Guru yoga practiced in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings, and attain a very special compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. By relying on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. The practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel also includes special torma and tsog offering sections. If we practice this regularly and sincerely, we will develop pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment. See more details Kenmore Meditation Class Kenmore Meditation Class 20/06/2023 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Kenmore Uniting Church, 982 Moggill Rd, Kenmore QLD 4069, Australia Weekly Drop-in Classes Taught by Buddhist nun Kelsang Palmo $15 per class Click here for More information See more details • • • •	21 Shop Open Shop Open 21/06/2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Free Meditation Free Meditation 21/06/2023 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Free Lunchtime Meditations for 15mins click here for more information. See more details Puja: WFJ Puja: WFJ 21/06/2023 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Wishfulfilling Jewel (WFJ) Chanted Prayers & Meditations Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. By engaging in the Guru yoga practiced in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings, and attain a very special compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. By relying on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. The practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel also includes special torma and tsog offering sections. If we practice this regularly and sincerely, we will develop pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment. See more details Meditation Class Meditation Class 21/06/2023 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Weekly Drop-in Classes Taught by Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Ani $15 per class or Online for $10 Click here for More information See more details • • • •	22 Shop Open Shop Open 22/06/2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Meditation Class Meditation Class 22/06/2023 10:30 am - 11:45 am Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Weekly Drop-in Classes Taught by Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Ani $15 per class Click here for More information See more details Free Meditation Free Meditation 22/06/2023 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Free Lunchtime Meditations for 15mins click here for more information. See more details Puja: WFJ Puja: WFJ 22/06/2023 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Wishfulfilling Jewel (WFJ) Chanted Prayers & Meditations Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. By engaging in the Guru yoga practiced in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings, and attain a very special compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. By relying on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. The practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel also includes special torma and tsog offering sections. If we practice this regularly and sincerely, we will develop pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment. See more details FP - Foundation Program FP - Foundation Program 22/06/2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Foundation Program is an enrolled in-depth study program. Click here for more information if you would like to try a class or join. See more details • • • • •	23	24 Shop Open Shop Open 24/06/2023 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Free Meditation Free Meditation 24/06/2023 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Free Lunchtime Meditations for 15mins click here for more information. See more details Puja: Kangso Puja: Kangso 24/06/2023 4:00 pm - 7:15 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Melodious Drum Victorious in All Directions (Kangso) Chanted Meditation & Prayers The extensive sadhana, or "method of attainment," for fulfilling our commitment to rely on the Dharma Protector and to practice Lamrim, Lojong, and Mahamudra, and for restoring any degenerate or broken commitments. Dorje Shugden always helps, guides, and protects pure and faithful practitioners by granting blessings, increasing their wisdom, fulfilling their positive wishes, and bestowing success on all their virtuous activities. This extensive sadhana—ritual prayers for spiritual attainments—is called "Kangso" in Tibetan, which means "Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual." Usually performed once a month in Dharma Centers, it is used for fulfilling our heart commitment to practice Lamrim, Lojong, and Mahamudra and to rely on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden, regarding him as inseparable from our Spiritual Guide and Buddha, and for restoring any degenerate or broken commitments we may have incurred. Also included are Praise to Manjushri, the Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa, self-generation as Heruka, and the ritual for fulfilling and restoring our commitments with other Dharma Protectors. See more details • • •
25 The Skill of Self-confidence: Visiting Teacher Workshop The Skill of Self-confidence: Visiting Teacher Workshop 25/06/2023 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia We all want to feel good about ourselves. Suffering from a lack of self-confidence can adversely affect our daily life, our relationships and our spiritual development. However, self-confidence is not a quality that we either have or we don’t have. It is a state of mind that can be cultivated. In this workshop with guest teacher Gen Kelsang Tsalden, we’ll learn ways of relating to ourself which give rise to authentic self-confidence. This will empower us in all our activities and will give us the inner confidence to develop our good qualities and enjoy a positive mind. In this way we begin to be the confident, joyful, loving person we truly wish to be. Visit our website for more info and booking. See more details Puja: OSG Puja: OSG 25/06/2023 3:30 pm - 5:15 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Offering to the Spiritual Guide (OSG) Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. The special Guru yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra, which also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path to enlightenment. Offering to the Spiritual Guide, or Lama Chopa in Tibetan, is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chokyi Gyaltsen, as a preliminary practice for Tantric Mahamudra. The main practice is meditation on reliance upon our Spiritual Guide, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation and completion stages of Highest Yoga Tantra. By relying on our Spiritual Guide as one with Je Tsongkhapa, our compassion, spiritual power, and especially our wisdom will naturally increase. A complete commentary to this practice can be found in Great Treasury of Merit. See more details • •	26 Shop Open Shop Open 26/06/2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Free Meditation Free Meditation 26/06/2023 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Free Lunchtime Meditations for 15mins click here for more information. See more details Puja: WFJ Puja: WFJ 26/06/2023 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Wishfulfilling Jewel (WFJ) Chanted Prayers & Meditations Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. By engaging in the Guru yoga practiced in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings, and attain a very special compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. By relying on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. The practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel also includes special torma and tsog offering sections. If we practice this regularly and sincerely, we will develop pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment. See more details • • •	27 Shop Open Shop Open 27/06/2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Free Meditation Free Meditation 27/06/2023 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Free Lunchtime Meditations for 15mins click here for more information. See more details Puja: WFJ Puja: WFJ 27/06/2023 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Wishfulfilling Jewel (WFJ) Chanted Prayers & Meditations Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. By engaging in the Guru yoga practiced in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings, and attain a very special compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. By relying on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. The practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel also includes special torma and tsog offering sections. If we practice this regularly and sincerely, we will develop pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment. See more details Kenmore Meditation Class Kenmore Meditation Class 27/06/2023 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Kenmore Uniting Church, 982 Moggill Rd, Kenmore QLD 4069, Australia Weekly Drop-in Classes Taught by Buddhist nun Kelsang Palmo $15 per class Click here for More information See more details • • • •	28 Shop Open Shop Open 28/06/2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Free Meditation Free Meditation 28/06/2023 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Free Lunchtime Meditations for 15mins click here for more information. See more details Puja: WFJ Puja: WFJ 28/06/2023 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Wishfulfilling Jewel (WFJ) Chanted Prayers & Meditations Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. By engaging in the Guru yoga practiced in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings, and attain a very special compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. By relying on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. The practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel also includes special torma and tsog offering sections. If we practice this regularly and sincerely, we will develop pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment. See more details Meditation Class Meditation Class 28/06/2023 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Weekly Drop-in Classes Taught by Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Ani $15 per class or Online for $10 Click here for More information See more details • • • •	29 Shop Open Shop Open 29/06/2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Drop-in and browse the shop, get information about classes or use the meditation room. See more details Meditation Class Meditation Class 29/06/2023 10:30 am - 11:45 am Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Weekly Drop-in Classes Taught by Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Ani $15 per class Click here for More information See more details Free Meditation Free Meditation 29/06/2023 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Free Lunchtime Meditations for 15mins click here for more information. See more details Puja: WFJ Puja: WFJ 29/06/2023 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Wishfulfilling Jewel (WFJ) Chanted Prayers & Meditations Chanted Prayers & meditation. Everyone welcome. This is a free event. A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. By engaging in the Guru yoga practiced in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings, and attain a very special compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. By relying on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. The practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel also includes special torma and tsog offering sections. If we practice this regularly and sincerely, we will develop pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment. See more details FP - Foundation Program FP - Foundation Program 29/06/2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane, 109 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia Foundation Program is an enrolled in-depth study program. Click here for more information if you would like to try a class or join. See more details • • • • •	30