Special Events.
From public talks with senior Buddhist teachers to community gatherings over a meal, our special events will not only inspire and uplift you, but are a wonderful opportunity to connect yourself, family and friends to the path to happiness.
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Choose Happiness - Geelong Public Talk with Gen Kelsang Rabten
Wed 20 Mar | Eastern Hub - East Geelong
Event Description.
It’s not uncommon to feel we are wandering aimlessly through life; searching for, but never truly finding the contentment and happiness we seek. What have you daydreamed about and wished for in your life? For some it’s a large house, well paid job or fast car. For others it’s reputation, good looks, power, excitement or adventure. Many seek meaning and happiness in relationships.
All these things can make us superficially happy for a short while, but they can never give us the pure and everlasting happiness that all of us, in our heart of hearts, long for. Happiness is a state of mind, so its cause must also be within the mind. The real cause of happiness is inner peace.
Join Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Rabten for a one- night only public talk on true happiness. Gen Rabten will explain the art of meditation, and how to enjoy a great quality of life – whatever happens!
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The Life of Buddha | Buddhist Film Night & Meal
22 Mar | KMC Australia (Dandenong Ranges)
Join us for a special film and meal night at Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia in the Dandenong Ranges.
The evening will include a delicious two-course vegetarian meal and a presentation of The Life of Buddha film. This special dramatic presentation was inspired by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and his teachings, and visually captures the essence of Buddha Shakyamuni’s life.
Based on the twelve principal deeds of Buddha, it reveals in a clear, entertaining and moving way the essential characteristics of a spiritual life. It was performed over various years by Kadampa Buddhist students at the NKT-IKBU International Summer Festival in the Kadampa World Peace Temple at Manjushri KMC, UK. A night not to be missed!
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Retreat Description.
At this year’s Australian Dharma Celebration we will receive profound blessings, teachings, and inspiration to make our human life truly meaningful.
Extend your experience beyond the celebration by engaging in a few additional days of guided retreat on ‘The New Eight Steps to Happiness’ by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, which offers practical insights into Buddhism’s beloved text ‘Eight Verses of Training the Mind’ by Tibetan Bodhisattva Geshe Langri Tangpa.
Nestled amidst natural beauty and captivating views, Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia provides an idyllic setting for retreat.
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Meal and Meditate
Fri 24 May | KMC Australia (Dandenong Ranges)
Join us for an uplifting evening of wisdom, good company, and food at KMC Australia.
Held in our temple in the beautiful surrounds of the Dandenong Ranges, Kelsang Luma will start the evening with a short teaching on finding peace and contentment from a Buddhist perspective, and share tips on how to sustain happiness.
There will be lots of time for questions and discussion, and the night will conclude with a delicious two course vegetarian meal.
So whether you’ve got burning questions about Buddhism, or you need some wisdom in your life, or you just want to sit back and soak up the atmosphere, don’t miss this special event.