Welcome to the Chogye Jamchen Buddhist Centre

 

Chogye Jamchen Choe Dzong (Fortress of Loving Kindness), Jamchen Buddhist Centre, is a non-profit Tibetan Buddhist  association of the Sakya Tradition that aims to further the study and practice of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. Meditation techniques are based on the historical methods taught in ancient times by the great masters.

The Centre's spiritual director and teacher, His Eminence Zimwock Rinpoche, is the sixth reincarnation of the Maha Siddha Dakpo Tashi Namgyal (1511-1587).

 

 

‘Be Still To Know’ - A public talk by His Eminence Zimwock Rinpoche

Thursday 26 April 2012, 7.30pm

In his first ever public talk in Melbourne, Zimwock Rinpoche teaches on the ancient wisdom of the heart, as the way to live a fuller, happier life in the modern world.

Venue: Studio 1, Northcote Town Hall, 189 High Street, Northcote, VIC 3070
Cost: $20 ($15 members/concession)

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Tibetan Language Introductory Course

Sundays 29 April – 1 July 2012, 4.00 – 5.30pm

This 10 week course for beginners introduces basic Tibetan alphabet, script and grammar. Taught by Zimwock Rinpoche, a native Tibetan speaker.

Venue: 69 Yerrin Street, Balwyn VIC 3103 (to be confirmed)
Cost: $200 ($154 JBC members/concession)

Bookings essential

Further Information and Bookings
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Calm Abiding Meditation: Introductory Course

The next 8 week course will commence on Monday 16th July.

Mondays, 7-8pm   Taught by the excellent John Julian!

Calm abiding meditation brings a clear perspective on life, benefits health and well-being and awakens happiness. This course provides clear instruction and opportunities for questions in a relaxed format. It is aimed at supporting students to develop a regular meditation practice. This course of eight one-hour sessions is taught by mindfulness expert John Julian.

Bookings are not yet open.

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 Regular Weekly Events  

 NB: Jamchen is currently in recess for the Easter school holidays.

 - No Second Saturday Dharma teaching on Saturday 12 May, due to Vesak celebrations. Please watch this site for further information.

 - Wednesday Dharma classes will resume on Wednesday 18 April at 7.15pm.

 - Calm Abiding Meditation weekly sessions with John Julian will resume on Monday 16 April.

 

Wednesday Dharma Class

Wednesdays 7.15 - 8.45pm at Jamchen

Over the 2 weeks from 18 April, Zimwock Rinpoche will complete his teaching on Atisha's Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment. 

This text is suitable for both beginners and advanced students.

Cost: $15/session ($10 JBC members/concession)

Rinpoche will commence teachings on a new text on 2 May 2012. Details will be posted here shortly.

 

 

To stay informed by regular monthly email about all Dharma events at JBC, including special events and the teachings offered by Zimwock Rinpoche, please contact us at info@jamchen.com.au so you can be included on our email list.

  

 

Regular Mindfulness Practice (Calm Abiding Meditation)

At Jamchen with John Julian: 6.00 - 7.00 pm Mondays

Senior member John Julian is back to teach at Jamchen with his special blend of mindfulness, which uses mindfulness of body, breath, thought and choiceless awareness in a secular format. If you have previously participated in one of the Calm Abiding Meditation courses at Jamchen, or are already familiar with the techniques and methods, then it should be possible for you to attend these weekly sessions (either on a regular basis or for an occasional participation). Please contact the Centre in advance and prior to attending, to discuss your current level of practice.

Contact John directly if you are interested in these weekly workshops, on every week except school holidays.
Cost - $8 per session ($5 JBC members/concession)

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 Stable thinking 'Samten' meditation with HE Zimwock Rinpoche
Saturdays 10am –11am

Instruction in Buddhist meditation, as it was practiced historically in the Mahayana tradition and the Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism in ancient times. The 'silent abider' taught by Zimwock Rinpoche is specifically developed to teach to focus on what is traditionally known as Shepa (to transform into the space of wisdom and clarity of light 'which is known as Rigpa')

'The ordinary human mind is usually in a state of confusion, carrying dark and white hot karmic sausages.., darker ones over power the powerless white ones and thus when we open it, it flows just the unwanted ones. but if we shake it well and upside down well, we will be mentally free and physically rich contented. In Sanskrit "An-atma" a state of no mind where you and your awakefullness is only, with that can fire thousands of your negative Karmas in heavy baggage.' - ZR.

Cost: $10 (JBC members, concession card holders by donation)

 

Saturdays 11am - 12pm: Weekly Sadhana Practice

 Chenrezig, Medicine Buddha, Vajrasattva, or Green Tara Sadhana (as appropriate for those in attendance)
This is a good opportunity for both experienced and new students to get direction, inspiration, and rejuvenation in their own personal meditation practice. You can attend occasionally to refresh your knowledge and technique or come regularly each week, initially to learn and then to continue to improve your meditation and sadhana practice and skill.

Newcomers and beginners are welcome to attend this Saturday morning meditation program.

 

For information on previous events see  past-events.html

 

With your generous assistance we were able to offer $5.000 to the areas in Tibet and Ladakh affected by natural disaster during 2010. These funds were generated during the Snow Lion Festival in October 2010. We therefore with folded Hands are genuinely thankful for your help and the assistance you provided to those in need. Your prayers had been heard and touched the heart of those in dire need. All funds raised were allocated directly to people in need in the disaster areas with the assistance of the Dalai Lama's aid organisation.

JBC Members and volunteers are welcome to participate and contribute in helping to organize activities during such major events. Together we can save this planet and other living beings and that makes existential "life worthy".

Please contact the Secretary at  info@jamchen.com  if you would like to contribute to organizing future major events.