retreats and workshops

Melbourne teachings and deep retreat

with Tarchin Hearn

Living Dharma - the heart of Buddhist meditation and practice

12th - 23rd October

Melbourne: city teachings

Wednesday 12th October
Open Path Meditation Studio
123 Auburn Road, Auburn
(above Sprout Grocer & Health Food Store. Enter through back of building via Eastern Place)

7.30 - 9.00 pm

Cost: Dana

Thursday 13th October
Melbourne University
Hercus Theatre, David Caro Building
(Gate 2, Swanston Street, opposite Elgin Street
entrance on SW of building)

5.30 - 7.00 pm

Cost: Dana

one-week deep retreat
at Shoreham,
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

October 15th - 23rd 2011

During this retreat Tarchin will journey with us into the art of meditation and mindfulness, weaving together classical buddhist teachings of anapanasati, mahamudra and dzogchen with science, ecology and the mystery of sustainable living.

The retreat will take place in Shoreham, Victoria, using tidal flats, beach and forest as our temple and classroom. Daily sessions with Tarchin will take place at 21 Marine Parade. Participants will need to arrange their own accommodation nearby and look after their meals. Possibilities include tenting, caravans and renting local homes. Bill and Kathryn are happy to assist you to find something suitable.

During the week, Tarchin will encourage participants to carry their mindfulness practice to and from class, in their formal sessions of meditation and practice, and in the ongoing daily activities of cooking and looking after their living arrangements. This retreat will be a marvellous opportunity to seamlessly merge classical dharma practice and compassion filled mindfulness in daily life activities; a true living of dharma.

In preparation, participants are urged to read or re-read Tarchin's book 'Breathing: The Natural Way to Meditate'. Copies are available from Kathryn.

Tarchin has studied and practiced in various schools of Buddhism for more than 40 years and has taught extensively in many countries. With such a wealth of life experience he is regarded as an elder in the tradition of innovative Buddhadharma. Tarchin lives in New Zealand with his partner Mary Jenkins. For more information about Tarchin see http://www.greendharmatreasury.org

Participants are able to attend for the first weekend only, or for as long as they are able provided they commence at the beginning of the retreat.

cost: $50/weekend; $190/whole retreat

Concession rates available. Please contact Kathryn for further details and for registration.

Leander Kane

The Wonderful Mystery called Body
- an exploration to both heal and transform

Unfortunately Leander has cancelled her planned visit to Australia for this year. She will be teaching at the Wangapeka Education and Retreat Centre in New Zealand in January/February 2012 and we have invited her to come to Australia sometime after that in the first part of 2012.