Siddhartha's Intent

Special Events in 2012 

   VIPASHYANA RETREAT  April 5-10, 2012                                        .   

The practice of Buddhist meditation allows us to uncover and experience our natural heritage of wisdom though cultivating vipashyana or insight. Meditation allows us to dismantle the grip of our projections, and awaken to a clearer and wider perspective on our reality. Retreat is an invaluable moment of dedicating space and time to clarify and re-affirm our commitment to the vision and path of meditation. 

Venue: Fire Gate 12, Hannaford Hump Rd, Gould Creek. Directions to retreat venue will be forwarded upon registration.

Cost:  Camping - $400; Dormitory - $450; Twin Room; $500. (Delete the single room) All meals and accommodation are included in these costs. Catering: Ayurvedic Chef - Stephen Galpin 

Registration:To register please email SIA-Adelaide siadelaide108@gmail.com  Further information call Julianne 08 8333 1046 or 0403820009. Places are limited so please book early and a registration form with further details of the retreat will be forwarded to you.

 

Workshops and Seminars - April 2012

   Shrine and Feast Practice                        .  Cycle Three Workshop - Practice Assembly


Thursday April 12, 6pm-8pm
First will be a practical introduction to the practice of keeping a shrine, describing the elements of body, speech, and mind, as well as the details associated with shrine practice. Next, a practical overview of the purpose and relevance of feast, or tsok practice, and how it is done - specifically according to Mipam Rinpoche‟s Seven Line Sadhana.

Venue: Theosophical Society, 310 South Terrace, Adelaide

   All-Day Milarepa Puja                                .  

Friday April 13, 9am - 5pm
This celebration of the life and songs of the much loved Tibetan sage Milarepa will entail a day in the presence of the great yogi through the practice of his guru yoga and reading the immensely inspiring songs from the biography and collection of his songs entitled The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa (available from Shambhala Publications).

Venue: Theosophical Society, 310 South Terrace, Adelaide

Cost: $60/$45 Concession

   Choosing the Causes of Happiness and Freedom    .  Cycle One Workshop - Introduction

Saturday April 14, 10am-5pm

We can discover happiness and freedom beyond our ordinary limitations by working constructively with, and mastering, our present attitudes and actions. This mastery is neither exclusive to some people "who just have it", nor is it due to supernatural powers. Rather, according to the Buddha, it comes from becoming aware of, and working with, our existing internal and external conditions. Buddhist knowledge and meditation provides the insight and freedom to work with these conditions. This introductory workshop will offer a theoretical overview in the morning and the practical foundations of meditation in the afternoon.

   The Practice of Buddha Sadhana                      .  Cycle Two Workshop - Buddhist Studies


Sunday April 15, 10am-5pm

The Tibetan sage Mipam Rinpoche (1846-1912) wrote a beautiful sadhana that commemorates the Buddha, and Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910-1991) wrote an explanation on it that includes teachings on the stages of shamatha- or mindfulness meditation. In addition to providing general and specific instruction on the practice of mindfulness and insight meditation, as well as specific instruction on this particular practice, the workshop will also allow for group practice of the Buddha Sadhana, with time for questions and discussion.

Workshop Cost: $60 per day/$45 concession or $100 for both days/$75 concession

Workshop Venue: Theosophical Society, 310 South Terrace, Adelaide

Contact for all April events: Julianne, SIA-Adelaide siadelaide108@gmail.com  08 8333 1046 or 0403820009.

Workshops and Seminars - September-October 2012

   The Skill of Compassion              .  Cycle One Workshop - Introduction


Saturday, September 29, 10am-5pm

The compassionate caring for our world is the natural manifestation of our innate wisdom and liberation. The path of compassion cultivates such openness through both during meditation sessions and in our ordinary life. We can liberate our heart and take hold of a natural inheritance of wisdom and compassion, making the path of awakening complete.

   Samantabhadra's Vision              .  Cycle Two Workshop - Buddhist Studies


Sunday, September 30, 10am-5pm

The Aspiration of Samtabhadra is a profound and provocative Tibetan prayer from the Great Perfection teachings. It provides both the Big Picture as well as being a profound meditation instruction. It shows how all of our painful or pleasant experiences can be seen as either delusional projections or as awakened wisdom display. It clearly explains the conditions that bring about the delusion of samsara, the way to penetrate such delusion, and how we can formulate the enlightened wish to pro-actively work for others.

   Joining Means and Wisdom Through the Practice of Sadhana  .  Cycle Three Workshop - Practice Assembly


Monday October 1, 7pm-9pm

While all Buddhist meditation provides the conditions for the cultivation of prajna or wisdom, Vajrayana sadhana also integrates all our experiences as upaya or skilful means. In this way our entire existence is brought on to the path. All the details of the practice of sadhana serves three purposes: to purify our confused projections, perfect the qualities we naturally possess, and mature us on the path. This evening will offer some reminders of your sadhana instructions.