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

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.

Please shared this link with those in your group or organisation
http://www.ecobuddhism.org/buddhist-declaration.php
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

Buddhist Council of South Australia - Annual Report - May 2007
Anna Markey - Ashtree Sangha - Chair of the BCSA

Greetings everyone. First I would like to say what an honour it is to be here today in this position. I have been Chair since June last year and it has been a considerable learning experience for me. I joined the BCSA initially to meet more Buddhists and to take refuge in the community of the wise. So I have well and truly achieved my aim. I have had the privilege of working with a truly wise and wonderful group of people.....

Dr. Mohini Gunasekera, President of the Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils this morning spoke with Jennifer Macey on ABC Radios program AM which is broadcast nationally.
The Topic was: 'Religions come together to pressure govt on climate change'

The Federation's President, Mohini Gunasekera, says modern life is too wasteful, "Buddha believed in the middle path of not overindulging in anything. That's where we use what we basically need, not what we want; using what we have with wisdom."

The Transcript and Audio (Mp3, Real, WMA, pod) are available at:

Transcript: http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1804300.htm
Podcast : http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200612/r118896_377846.mp3