Venerable Geshe Khensur Rinpoche's Address to BCSA (AGM 2006-2008) Download.pdf (490kB)
   Venerable Rinpoche requested to be informed of the number of Buddhist Organisations in South Australia, how many have become Members and how many Member Organisations are in attendance here today.
   “Thank you all for coming. Thank you to all those who put effort, the administrators, the committee, previous committees and administrators, for all their effort and works. Thank you for inviting me to this meeting. Thank you for inviting me to speak.
   “I am extremely happy that all of us are working together. The BCSA attempts to preserve the pure teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni and I really appreciate you doing that. I am very happy to all of you for your courageous goal of preserving Buddha’s teachings. It is very encouraging that there is now 30 organisations in South Australia. It would be very beneficial to continue to encourage the other groups not yet involved to become involved in the Council. It is of great benefit to the community that the Buddhist Council preserves the Buddha’s teachings.

Shenpen Australia is delighted to announce the 2010 visit of His Eminence Dzogchen Rinpoche.

Public Talk - Wednesday 29th September
Why the Mind Experiences Hope and Doubt

Often we hope for permanence in situations where we should accept the inevitability of change and loss. We are encouraged to doubt what we can actually rely on and have faith in. Hope and doubt are two of the three emotions that create instability in our trust and inner-confidence. During this public talk Dzogchen Rinpoche will explain why we are constantly fooled by our emotions and that only when we learn how not to take them too seriously, can we experience genuine happiness and peace. Download the flier (240kB jpg).

Payneham Library Complex, 2 Turner Street, Felixtow, SA 5070
Doors open 7.00pm, talk begins 7.30pm
Tickets: $20.00 ($15.00 concession)

Three-Day Dzogchen Retreat
Thurs 30th Sept - Sun 3rd Oct - Mylor SA
How to Recognise and Overcome Hope and Fear

In Tibetan Buddhism hope and fear are regarded as internal enemies which prevent us from resting our mind. Based in attachment, one of the three poisons, they are like thieves that deceive us and steal our inner peace. Unable to satisfy our desires, we are like fish drawn to the bait on a fisherman’s hook. Only when we recognise and overcome our hope and fear, can we truly rest. During this retreat Dzogchen Rinpoche will explain how we can realise this stability within ourselves.

Bookings & Information - 0416 404 826 - sa@shenpenaustralia.org - Shenpen Australia

Buddhist Insight Meditation Retreat - with Patrick Kearney - 6th-13th October 2010
Glenbarr Retreat Centre- Strathalbyn

Insight (Vipassana) meditation fosters inner calm, clarity of mind and the development of compassion and wisdom. This 7-day, silent retreat is suitable for both beginning and experienced practitioners. The retreat is supported through establishing silence and minimizing distraction. It includes daily instruction on meditation technique along with talks on Buddhism and its relevance to daily life. Individual consultations with the teacher will be available. Accommodation is in shared dorms (3-5 people) or camping for those who wish for more privacy. Nourishing vegetarian meals are provided.

Information & Reservations
Contact Anna on (08) 8555 2588

The following Buddhist organisations have become Members of the Buddhist Council of South Australia:

BCSA MEMBERS
Adelaide Jodoshinshu Benkyokai Study Centre
Adelaide Non-Sectarian Buddhist Group - Tsechen Thubten Choe Ling
Adelaide Shambhala Meditation Group
Adelaide Zen Group
Ashtree Sangha
Buddha House - Centre for Advanced Buddhist Studies Inc.
De-Tong Ling Retreat Centre
Diamondway Naracoorte
Goolwa Dharma Group
Gumnut Buddhist Practice Group
Lao Buddhist Temple - Wat Lao of Adelaide Inc.
Serendipity Meditation & Dharma Group
Watt Preah Puth Mean Chey Assoc Inc.
Whyalla Buddhist Meditation Centre - Sakya Yigah Choe Ling

Becoming a Member is easy - Membership

Greetings and welcome to all of you.

I want to begin by saying that I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the Buddhist Council of South Australia this year. The year has felt very productive, full of interesting events, issues and discussions. Our meetings are always lively and amicable and it is a privilege to work with such committed and dedicated people.

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a way for Buddhists to contribute to action on climate change.

Situated on the western end of Kangaroo Island, South Australia, De-Tong Ling Retreat Center offers ideal conditions for solitary, long or short term meditation retreat.

The center has five fully self-contained retreat houses set in pristine bush-land and available for rent at a modest fee. No retreat house is visible from any other. Each is powered by solar panels and gas, and supplied with clean, pure water. The retreat houses have running hot and cold water, showers, flushing toilets, a kitchen/living area, sleeping area and a separate meditation room.

Services are provided by residents on adjoining Yacca Creeks, a lay area reserved for non retreat activity. These include shopping, food delivery, gas bottle and fire wood delivery, and a message service for people in retreat and their retreat supervisors.

For more information visit the De Tong Ling website: Retreating at De-Tong Ling