Welcome to Jamchen Buddhist Centre

Jamchen Buddhist Centre is a non-profit charitable association that aims to further the study and practice of Mahayana Buddhism, as taught by the Tsarpa lineage of the Sakya School of Tibetan Buddhism.

The Centre’s spiritual director and resident teacher, His Eminence Zimwock Rinpoche, the sixth reincarnation in a highly esteemed lineage of Tibetan masters, is presently the highest lineage holder of the Tsarpa tradition.

 

 

   Upcoming Events

2010 Wednesday Night Teachings With H. E. Zimwock Rinpoche

Wednesday Night Dharma Classes with HE Zimwock Rinpoche resume on Wednesday 3 February at 7pm.

Feb – April: Shantideva’s A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life
In the first term, His Eminence will complete the very complex and difficult Chapter 9 - The Perfection of Wisdom.

April (date tbc): Nagarjuna’s Letter to King Gautamiputra.
A wonderful ancient text on the fundamentals of Buddha’s teachings and the Buddhist path to liberation.
Cost - $10 per session.

 Further Details

 

Tibetan Language Classes With H. E. Zimwock Rinpoche

This new course of 1 sessions (each 1.5 hours) will introduce the beginners and novices in Tibetan to basic language and script. No prior experience required. Text books will be available from the Centre at the first class.

Costs to be confirmed

Further Details

 

    Calm Abiding Meditation Retreat

                 

 

 

 

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    Mindfulness Practices with John Julian 6-7pm Mondays

    John Julian is back at Jamchen with his special blend of mindfulness, which uses mindfulness of body, breath, thought and choiceless awareness in a secular format. Contact John directly if you are interested in these weekly workshops, on every week.

    Cost - $8 per session ($5 members)

    Contact John Julian

     

     

    Introduction to Calm Abiding Meditation Course

    Fri 5th Feb 2010 - 26th Mar 7.00–9:00 p.m.

  • In this course, a lay Buddhist practitioner and a student of Lama Choedak Rinpoche, will give a basic introduction to meditation from a set of teachings designed by Rinpoche and based on traditional Buddhist texts. The course is suitable for anyone who wants to taste the benefits of learning greater peace of mind using meditation; a commitment to Buddhism is not necessary.