Buddhist Library in Newtown, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

Buddhist Library

Locality: Newtown, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9519 6054

Address: 90 Church Street, Camperdown, 2050 Newtown, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.buddhistlibrary.org.au/

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25.01.2022 'The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World' by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Abrams. Two great spiritual masters share their own hard-won wisdom about living with joy even in the face of adversity. Both winners of the Nobel Prize and moral leaders of our time, they are also known for being among the most infectiously happy people on the planet.... We get to listen as they explore the Nature of True Joy and confront each of the Obstacles of Joyfrom fear, stress, and anger to grief, illness, and death. They then offer us the Eight Pillars of Joy, which provide the foundation for lasting happiness. Throughout, they include stories, wisdom, and science. Finally, they share their daily Joy Practices that anchor their own emotional and spiritual lives. If you'd like to borrow this book, you can reserve it by clicking here: https://lib.buddhistlibrary.org.au/cgi-bin//opac-detail.pl Buddhist Library membership costs $30-$60 for 3 years (bargain!) and gives you access to thousands of wonderful books on Buddhism, Dhamma, meditation, mindfulness, Buddhist psychology, social aspects and more.

23.01.2022 Tai Chi with a little Qigong Every Friday at 10am at the Buddhist Library. To register: https://buddhistlibrary.org.au//weekly-friday-tai-chi-wit/... This is a flowing meditation movement class where participants practice Tai Chi (in the Yang style) with some accompanying Qigong. Tai Chi is a way of bringing balance to the mind and the body. Qigong, through its combination of regulated breathing, concentration and gentle movements, rejuvenates the body. The class is suitable for beginners to advanced levels. Suggested donation: $10 No one will be turned away because of a lack of funds. Please speak to the instructor.

23.01.2022 Our Lunchtime Meditation sessions continue in November. You can join us in person at the Library or via Zoom, every Thursday 12:15pm 1:00pm. Connect once or connect every week for this informal online gathering. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, it will support you in establishing and strengthening your practice. If you are going to join us via Zoom, please be sure to register so we can email you the Zoom link before the class. To register use this link:... https://buddhistlibrary.org.au//weekly-thursday-mindfulne/ Each month we invite a guest teacher to facilitate the meditation practice. Guest Teacher for November: Sister Sudhira. Classes are offered by donation.

22.01.2022 Only 2 weeks left to get your reading list sorted for the holiday season. We have thousands of wonderful books on various lineages of Buddhism, meditation, mindfulness, Buddhist psychology, social aspects and more. Last chance to borrow books in 2020 is Thursday 10th December. If you need to return books, you can do it anytime via the chute in the front door. ... Library books that are due back during the holiday closing period can be returned in the week of 5 January and will not be considered overdue.

20.01.2022 'Relax & be aware. Mindfulness Meditations for Clarity, Confidence and Wisdom' by Sayadaw U Tejaniya Burmese Buddhist master Sayadaw U Tejaniya shows how to build a daily life meditation practice that develops relaxation, refreshment, and enlightenment through a continuous gentle remembering of our intention to renew our awareness. ... If you'd like to borrow this book, you can reserve it by clicking here: https://lib.buddhistlibrary.org.au/cgi-bin//opac-detail.pl Buddhist Library membership costs $30-$60 for 3 years (bargain!) and gives you access to thousands of wonderful books on Buddhism, Dhamma, meditation, mindfulness, Buddhist psychology, social aspects and more.

19.01.2022 'You will come to learn that everything changes: even the worst-case scenarios imagined in your darkest moments' - Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World by Mark Williams & Danny Penman

19.01.2022 'Nothing has ever been brought into existence, all that is seen before us is delusion; it is due to delusion that things are imagined to have come into existence.' - Lankavatara Sutta

17.01.2022 Reflections from the Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch Online with Venerable Dr Juewei https://buddhistlibrary.org.au//online-platform-sutra-of-/ Venerable Dr Juewei will unpack the Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch and examine how it can help us to connect with the values of humanity. The theme that we will explore together is what it means to be human.... Buddhism does not place the human above or beneath other sentient beings (divine or otherwise), nor does it turn to other-powers for salvation and answer. If we see the progress of civilisation as a pendulum swinging, each time problems seem insurmountable and people look to the supernatural for answers, a Buddhist sage reminds us to have faith in ourselves. Date: 17 November 2020 Time: 7pm - 8.30pm Online vie Zoom Please be sure to register via provided link so we can send you the Zoom link before the first session.

16.01.2022 Welcome Difficulty Online with Dr Susan Murphy Roshi https://buddhistlibrary.org.au/e/online-welcome-difficulty/ A very old Zen Master, Zhaozhou, during a very tumultuous time being endured in 8th century China, was asked by a student, When times of great difficulty come to visit us, how should we meet them?... Zhaozhou replied, Welcome. A crisis personal, or even global is replete with unlikely-looking opportunities to awaken a little more thoroughly and deeply, as long as we can stay alert and undazzled, not blinded by what we take to be difficulty. Join Susan Murphy, Zen Roshi, to meditate together with this and one or two other Zen koans and explore them openly together. This will help us discover some of the surprising and transforming ways in which difficulty, fear and uncertainty can be turned around to discover more clearly the path of liberation and awakening that lies right through the middle of every moment of this life. Date: 10 November Time: 7pm - 8.15pm Online vie Zoom Please be sure to register via provided link so we can send you the Zoom link before the first session.

16.01.2022 'The Diamond Cutter. The Buddha on Managing Your Business and Your Life' by Geshe Michael Roche. With a unique combination of ancient and contemporary wisdom from Tibetan Buddhism, the author presents readers with empowering strategies for success in their personal and professional lives. The first is a translation of The Diamond Sutra, the second contains quotes from some of the best commentaries in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. And the third layer, the main text, is the... practical application of Buddhist philosophies to the world of business. If you'd like to borrow this book, you can reserve it by clicking here: https://lib.buddhistlibrary.org.au/cgi-bin//opac-detail.pl Buddhist Library membership costs $30-$60 for 3 years (bargain!) and gives you access to thousands of wonderful books on Buddhism, Dhamma, meditation, mindfulness, Buddhist psychology, social aspects and more.

16.01.2022 'No matter what has happened before or will happen after. The only moment that actually exists is the present moment - the moment you're living now.' - I Wanna Be Well. How a Punk Found Peace and You Can Too by Miguel Chen & Rod M. Sperry

15.01.2022 Our last ONLINE Monthly Book Group for 2020. Friday 27 November 2020, 11am-12pm The book for November: 'Paramis: The Heart of Buddha’s Teaching and Our Own Practice', by Sylvia Boorstein.... You can register and download the free e-book here: https://buddhistlibrary.org.au/events/monthly-book-group/ Then on Friday you can join an online Zoom meeting to exchange ideas and opinions with others who’ve read the book, and expand your understanding of Buddhism. Please be sure to register for the meeting so we can email you the Zoom link.

14.01.2022 "This was your old hut, but you still want a new hut. Dispel desire for a hut, monk! A new hut will only bring more suffering" - Theragatha Verses Associated with the Senior Monk

14.01.2022 'The town and the countryside that the traveler sees through a train window do not slow down the train, nor does the train affect them. Neither disturbs the other. This is how you should see the thoughts that pass through your mind when you meditate. - How to Meditate by Pema Chodron

11.01.2022 'How to train a wild elephant and other adventures in mindfulness' by Jan Chozen Bays A growing body of research is showing that mindfulness can reduce stress, improve physical health, and improve one’s overall quality of life. Jan Chozen Bays, MDphysician and Zen teacherhas developed a guided program for bringing mindfulness and meditation into daily activities to reduce stress and get more out of life.... If you'd like to borrow this book, you can reserve it by clicking here: https://lib.buddhistlibrary.org.au/cgi-bin//opac-detail.pl Buddhist Library membership costs $30-$60 for 3 years (bargain!) and gives you access to thousands of wonderful books on Buddhism, Dhamma, meditation, mindfulness, Buddhist psychology, social aspects and more.

11.01.2022 'Life is in the breath, he who half breathes half-lives.' - Meditation Capsules by Janet Etty-Leal

10.01.2022 Organised by Vajarana Institute Lam Rim Meditation Retreat 2021. The non-residential retreat starts Saturday 16th - Monday 18th January (In-person & Online). ... For more information and to register visit the link.

10.01.2022 We are open! You can visit our Library from Tuesday to Thursday 10.30am-5pm. Our regular classes will be restarting in the upcoming weeks; please check the dates below.

08.01.2022 It’s Alive, It’s Alive! Dharma Talk and Koan Inquiry Online with Kynan Sutherland Sensei https://buddhistlibrary.org.au//online-its-alive-dharma-t/... Join Kynan Sutherland Sensei as he explores the living edge of meditation with the help of Chao-chou (from 9th-century China), one of the most revered figures in the Zen tradition. Chao-chou was famous for responding to questions with a gentle but radical directness. His words cut right through complications to reveal the beating heart of Buddhism itself. To sit deeply in meditation is to open yourself to the myriad joys, sorrows and mysteries of life, just as they are. Never has this felt more vital than it does right now, with so much to appreciate, lament and discover. Chao-chou’s radical teaching, It’s alive!, invites us to taste the living edge of our own practice. Instead of plotting to escape our circumstances, even in something called meditation, we’re shown that true freedom is realised in the midst of wonder, wherever we are. This is the path of the Bodhisattva, who works for the benefit of all beings by turning with circumstances, never away from them. During the talk Kynan will offer a few koans (living words from the Zen tradition), which you’ll be invited to explore together in open inquiry. Date: 24 November 2020 Time: 7pm - 8.15pm Online vie Zoom Please be sure to register via our website so we can send you the Zoom link before the first session.

07.01.2022 'What if failing wasn't just "okay", but the most direct way to becoming a more complete, loving and fulfilled human being.' - Fail Fail Again Fail Better by Pema Chodron

07.01.2022 'Handle them carefully, your words have more power than atom bombs' - Meditation Capsules by Janet Etty-Leal

06.01.2022 'It is difficult for many people in modern society to see their work as contributing to anything useful or valuable... Work therefore, becomes a utilitarian or selfish necessity rather than an offering.' - The Feeling Buddha: A Buddhist Psychology of Character, Adversity and Passion by David Brazier

04.01.2022 Organised by Vipassana Illawara 'Practicing Vipassana. The Art of Mindful Living.' A One-day Vipassana Meditation Retreat with Grahame White Sunday 15 November 2020, 9am-3.30pm.... Join meditation teacher, Grahame White for a one-day insight and mindfulness meditation practice day at the beautiful Tops Conference Centre - Helensburgh, NSW. Vipassana is concerned primarily with the cultivation of awareness and understanding. Awareness - so that we can see our minds more clearly and Understanding so that we can know what is useful and what is not for experiencing a deep harmonious relationship with ourselves and the world. This practice day includes guided sessions in sitting, standing and walking meditation. There will be time at the end to discuss strategies for the integration of mindfulness in daily life. The course is suitable for beginners and also those with past experience in insight and mindfulness meditation practices. Cost: $50 Facility Fee (Includes vegetarian lunch and afternoon tea) Bookings are essential - Register online at www.vipassanaillawarra.com.au or email: [email protected]

02.01.2022 'When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times' by Pema Chödrön Written by renowned Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön, When Things Fall Apart offers wisdom for dealing with pain and life's difficulties from a Buddhist perspective. Chödrön shows how we may cultivate compassion and courage through painful experiences.... If you'd like to borrow this book, you can reserve it by clicking here: https://lib.buddhistlibrary.org.au/cgi-bin//opac-detail.pl Buddhist Library membership costs $30-$60 for 3 years (bargain!) and gives you access to thousands of wonderful books on Buddhism, Dhamma, meditation, mindfulness, Buddhist psychology, social aspects and more.

01.01.2022 Organised by Lotus Buds; (Weekly) Lotus Buds Mindfulness Meditation Every Wednesday, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Buddhist Library in Camperdown, 2050 NSW. 2021 sessions start from 20th January... Sessions are led by lay teachers in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen monk. Thay, meaning teacher, is a poet and peace activist who has monks and nuns in monasteries in France, USA and Vietnam and is the author of many books on Buddhism. Meetings consist of practice of various meditation techniques including guided meditations, walking meditation, mindful movements and relaxation meditations as well as hearing dharma talks and silent sittings. Lotus Buds are a group of everyday people learning to develop our own awareness, understanding and compassion as Thay would say growing our hearts a little bigger each day. Everyone is welcomed and invited to join. If you wish to attend, please register every week at [email protected]

01.01.2022 'Your ego constructs a self in order to shelter itself from the anxiety and stress of the truth of suffering.' - Dancing with Life: Buddhist Insights for Finding Meaning and Joy in the Face of Suffering by Philip Moffitt

01.01.2022 'Instead of berating ourselves for forgetting to be mindful. The key to success is to appreciate remembering. Every moment of mindfulness strengthens awareness. This is a cause for celebration rather than judgement.' - Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication by Oren Jay Softer