HOW TO LIVE A JOYFUL LIFE Introduction class – Sun 12 Oct at 1.30 pm In this first session of the new introductory series, A Journey Within, we will learn the simple, but powerful techniques to enable us to live a joyful life. We will also reflect on the eight worldly concerns and explore how these can limit our ability to appreciate life. Each session with Deb Di Meo will include a number of meditations. CULTIVATING POSTIVE KARMA Path to Enlightenment series - Sun 12 Oct at 4 pm This week in the Path to Enlightenment series with Martin Horan we continue our series on karma by looking at positive karma - what it is, how it works, and how we can bring the most positive energy into our actions of body, speech and mind. This is essential to create the foundation of ordinary happiness in life and to support our progress on the path to enlightenment. MEDITATIONS ON THE PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT 11 am -12 noon Tuesdays Guided meditation session on Tues 14 Oct from 11 am to 12 noon. Paul Sokolich will introduce insightful meditations, drawing on meditations in the extraordinary text, ‘Meditations on the Path to Enlightenment’, by Venerable Geshe Loden. Enter from the back of the temple. The session is followed by a cuppa and chat. ABOUT THE CLASSES You can join the classes in the magnificent traditional Tibetan temple. Classes are suitable for one-off or more. New and experienced meditators are welcomed. The temple is a wonderful and serene space, featuring a 12-foot statue of Shakyamuni Buddha and surrounded by beautiful gardens. Cushions for those who like to meditate cross-legged, and chairs to suit others' comfort. Delicious refreshments and opportunity to chat after each session. All teachers are long term students of the teachings of the Society’s founder, Venerable Geshe Acharya Thubten Loden. Sunday classes comprise a guided meditation, a talk, Q&A. $10 facility charge. Proceeds support upkeep of the temple and gardens. Address - 20 Cookes Rd., Yuroke (5 mins west of Craigieburn, 15 mins along Mickleham Rd off Tullamarine Fwy, and 45 mins from CBD) Learn more about Sunday classes and other events via Latest News at tibetanbuddhistsociety.org. Queries: events@tushita.org (fb)

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