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Tibetan New Year Celebration
22nd February 2012, 7pm

- eat delicious Tibetan momos, bread and soup
- participate in the filling the Buddha statue before it is placed in the new hall
- share a wonderful community event

Our Buddha statue has travelled from Tibet to Australia, despite weighing 300 kilos. While in Tibet, hundreds of monks collected and consecrated sacred objects to be placed into the Buddha statue; these objects were blessed through over one thousand rituals. The ceremony provides the community with a unique opportunity to watch the final stage of the ritual. All welcome to share this very special occasion.

To let us know you're attending, simply email the office.

Weekly drop-in classes begin for 2012

For pricing and times, head to the program page

Beginner meditation classes, Tuesday 7th February
Beginner meditation classes, Sunday 12th February
Beginner Buddhist philosophy with short meditation practice classes, Wednesday 29th February
Advanced Buddhist philosophy classes inclusive of advanced practice, Thursday 1st March

On Wednesday's Khentrul Rinpoche will teach Shandtideva's Way of the Bodhisattva in an accessible way to allow those new to Buddhism to be introduced to a variety of beginner Buddhist philosophical concepts. This class also includes a short meditation. 

Advanced practice changes shape this year. Thursday class remains drop-in - you do not need to book or pay in advance - however students will need to email Rime prior to attending to advise previous study. Khentrul Rinpoche will teach Kalachakra tantra and associated practices, including meditation and prostrations. Students can also take a Kalachakra transmission and substitute initiation prior to commencement.

Events

Kalachakra transmission and substitute initiation for those studying Kalachakra tantra, Thursday 23rd February, 7.30pm
Refuge ceremony to be held on Vesak (Buddha's birthday), Sunday May 6th, 3pm

Courses

Level 2 Philosophy and Meditation commences on Sunday, March 4th, 11am
More information to come.

Retreats in 2012

Shamatha and Vispassana meditation techniques and practice taught over 3 days. More information to come.
April 6th - 9th 2012, held at Rime Institute, Belgrave
June 9th - 11th 2012, held at Rime Institute, Belgrave

Updated Monday 16th January, 2012

Ri-mé Institute at a glance Rime (pronounced Re-meh) teaches the view of harmony within all Buddhist traditions and respect for all spiritual traditions. In addition, it introduces the extremely precious, rare and unique Jonang Kalachakra Tantra lineage teachings in the western world, with the hope that these will flourish. In the western world we already have a very extensive education system which gives us a good understanding of the external world. However, there is very limited opportunity to learn how to control our thoughts and emotions and master the inner world. If we engage in this type of training, it can give us powerful inner strength and a deep level of happiness, which is independent of outside circumstances. For those who already have a solid foundation in Buddhism, the institute provides authentic Mahayana and Vajrayana teachings and opportunities for retreat. Our main goal is to propagate on the Kalachackra Tantra, which we are very privileged to be able to share. You can find out more about us here.     Khentrul Rinpoche's root master Kyapgon Jetsun Lama Lobsang Tinley