The Wisdom Age Newsletter of Drogmi Buddhist Institute A Tibetan Buddhist Centre in the Sakya Tradition Issue 52 May 2020 Dear Dharma friends, Khenpo-la spoke so beautifully once more in this Sunday’s Shamatha Practice (Peaceful Abiding), that every day could be Mother’s Day in the dharma, for every single sentient being has been our precious Mother at one time or another – again and again, If we can continually practise Peaceful Abiding each and every day, this not only helps all animate and inanimate beings it can only make oneself a better person. We wish you a very Happy Saga Dawa month and may we all treat every single being with pure equanimity. ​Please enjoy this issue of The Wisdom Age. Yours in the dharma NEWS FROM DROGMI BUDDHIST INSTITUTE A Message on Covid-19 Pandemic from Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe We are all in this state of the COVID-19 pandemic, causing uncertainty in all our lives and causing disturbances mentally, emotionally, as well as economically. In this way, we are facing big challenges right now, so I advise everyone not to panic. At this time, it is very important to reflect upon all the dharma teachings we have received in the past and put them into action... Read More UPCOMING COURSES & EVENTS Saga Dawa/Saga Dawa Duchen 2020 This being the most important month in the Tibetan lunar calendar, called Saga Dawa, it is known as the month of merits. Traditionally, the holy day of Saga Dawa Düchen is observed through practice, generosity, and the performance of meritorious deeds. Read More Celebrations during Saga Dawa Throughout the month At Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre there is an opportunity to sponsor (Dana) towards the daily lighting of candles. The first 9 days of Saga Dawa there will be 50 candles lit on each day at the centre, on the 10th and 15th days, 100 candles will be offered. We invite you to sponsor $1 (or any amount preferred) per ONE candle throughout the entire month of Saga Dawa. On Saga Dawa Düchen – 5 June, 10-11am AEST Khenpo-la will lead The Sixteen Arhat Puja. If gathering restrictions are lifted please join us at Kamalashila Tibetan Buddhist Centre. If not possible, this Puja will be live streamed for us all to join in from home via our Facebook page, and we will notify you closer to the event or check our website for updates. Read More SUNDAY SHAMATHA PRACTICE 10 to 31 May, 10–11am AEST Live stream via Facebook ​ Guided meditation led by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe, with instructions and recitations of healing and purification mantras. A time to learn, meditate and pray for peace, healing and happiness.. Read More SEVEN POINT MIND TRAINING – A FIVE WEEK TEACHING PROGRAM Tuesday evenings, 12 May to 9 June, 7–8.30pm AEST Live stream via Zoom Lojong is a mind training practice in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition based on a set of truths or principles. It originated from the great Bengali meditation master Atiśa (982–1054 CE). The current form of Seven Point Mind Training was composed in Tibet in the 12th century by Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje (1102-1176), a prolific Kadampa Buddhist meditation master. These teachings reveal how one can transform adverse conditions into the path to enlightenment, principally by developing our compassion. Before Chekawa Yeshe Dorje's root text, this special set of teachings, originally given by Buddha, were secret teachings only given to faithful disciples. Read More FROM OUR MASTERS “When it comes to the true nature of mind, this isn’t something that we get from a spiritual tradition or religion. It’s not something that we need to seek from a guru or that we need to find by going to a sacred place, but it’s a matter of recognising who we are, whatever that it is. When we see this completely clearly, when who we actually are becomes completely evident and obvious to us, and we recognise it and appreciate it in a completely perfect way, then that I think is what is called recognising the true nature of mind. Then we fully make this a reality for ourselves.” His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje Find out more by visiting our website. Home Courses & events Venue hire Support us Contact Home Courses & events Venue hire Support us Contact We only use this list for The Wisdom Age newsletter. You can unsubscribe from this mailing list below. 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