Classes

  A SUMMARY OF CLASSES - DETAILS BELOW
  • ​Mindfulness Meditation - an introduction to Buddhist meditation & philosophy
  • Advanced Buddhist Teachings
  • ​A Mindful Cuppa - Morning Tea Meditation (not offered in 2019)​
  • Healing & Well-Being   Group
CLASS REGISTRATION
If you would like to attend any of the classes listed below please complete and submit the Contact Form on the Contact Us page and details will be emailed to you.
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TRADITIONAL PUJA
Our teaching program will conclude with a traditional Puja, led by Therese Bottomley - all classes welcome to attend.
Date: TBC

Mindfulness Meditation - An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation & Philosophy​
 Commencing Tuesday 5th March 2019 (and each week ongoing, except school holidays)
7:30pm - 8:30pm
​This beginners Class will teach the art of meditation and educate those attending on the benefits of a regular practice. An introduction to basic Buddhist philosophy will be included and this will provide the necessary tools to assist in balancing our stressful lives. We offer a relaxed and comfortable setting where you can meditate on chairs or cushions. If you are interested to explore Buddhist philosophy further, you are most welcome to browse our extensive library of books, or talk to us about our Teaching Program.
​Teachers - Lyn James, David Fernandez, Christianne Jemmett
About Lyn - Lyn has been attending BBMC for over 10 years and student of Buddhism for more than twenty five years. Travelling extensively through Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet attending teachings across these countries and in Australia attending teachings with HHDL and with Therese Bottomley. Buddhism has provide a philosophy that have added perspective to the complexity of our confronting and confusing western life. A balanced view with compassion & wisdom that I am grateful to be able to share.
About David - David was one of the original BBMC students starting in Reid Street with Therese. Over twenty five years of connection with Buddhism and the centre. Where traditional western religions were unable to provide answers Buddhism has. It has provided the framework for a balanced view and wisdom in living my very best life. A husband, a father Buddhism enables me to be the very best version of me. I am grateful to be able to share my journey with students.

Some of our previous guest teachings:
Venerable Toby Gillies Buddhist Teachings @ BBMC

Death & Dying
​November 2018
​After these teachings you will have an opportunity to have a cuppa with Toby
We are extremely fortunate to have another series of teachings from Venerable Toby Gillies.
Often a taboo subject even for those who hold strong beliefs death & dying is natural and inevitable. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has referred to death as a change of clothes.
Death should be a smooth, peaceful process and with his wisdom of the dharma and Western perspective, Ven Toby Gillies will share a Buddhist view on death and dying.
This is a rare opportunity to learn how to have a virtuous state of mind in the moments before death and understand the stages of death and the mind - body relationship.

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September 2018 - What the karma?
Venerable Toby Gillies has a unique and rare knowledge encompassing the full breadth and depth of traditional Tibetan Buddhism, having studied with a renowned Tibetan Geshe for 35 years.
​What separates Ven. Toby Gillies from other teachers is his innate ability to meld, adapt and communicate the Buddha's message through his personal experience as a Western Buddhist Monk.
This four week course on Thursday evenings will explore the mysterious impact karma has on our lives.
​This course will answer your questions. What is karma? How does it help me? How does it hinder me? How can I turn karma to gain the maximum advantage? Why do good people often seem to suffer more than evildoers.
​And the bigger questions. How did we get here? Where do we go? What does it mean? Who is in charge? How does group karma affect the individual?
​Once we know the workings of karma we can approach the specific meditations which directly change the results of karma. With this we discover our innate ability to shape our lives to the best possible outcome.
​We can release ourselves from the grip of bad karma and reach enlightenment.
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A Mindful Cuppa - Morning Tea Meditation (Please note this class not available in 2019, please see Healing & Well-Being class offered on Thursday morning)


This Beginners Class will teach you how to meditate and breathe. Through meditation techniques we will explore mindfulness, resilience, compassion and wisdom to incorporate into your everyday life.

Teachers -  Michele Cooper-Hede & Wendy Toy
About Michele - Michele has studied Meditation and Buddhist Philosophy at the Beaumaris Buddhist Meditation Centre under the guidance of her teacher Therese Bottomley for over 17 years. During this time Michele has participated in numerous retreats including the 2015 Blue Mountains Retreat with the Dalai Lama, and has received teachings from various Meditation teachers including Tenzin Palmo, Robina Courtin and Toby Gillies. In 2017 Michele began instructing Meditation sessions at BBMC

About Wendy - Wendy has also studied Meditation and Buddhist Philosophy at the Beaumaris Buddhist Meditation Centre under the guidance of her teacher Therese Bottomley for over 17 years.  Wendy has attended many retreats and has received teachings from various Meditation teachers including Robina Courtin and Toby Gillies.
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Our Centre Director – Lisa Bottomley
​About Lisa - Student and daughter of Therese Bottomley, Lisa understands the experience of being introduced to Buddhism as a teenager. At first, those ‘OM’S seemed weird, and only mad and strange people were interested in meditation. Now Lisa understands meditation can be funky and fun, and this will be the experience of students attending classes. Lisa is a social worker who has been working with teenagers for over 20 years in her role as an expert family consultant for the Family Law Courts. Most of the young people she deals with have experienced depression, anxiety, agitation, anger and conflict.
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Healing & Well-Being Group
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Thursdays 11.00am - 12.00am
​Commencing Thursday 7th February 2019
"To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control our mind. If a person can control their mind they can find the way to enlightenment and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to them." - Buddha
The Buddhist understanding of good health is an emphasis on the balanced interaction between the mind and body as well as between life and its environment. Illness tends to arise when this delicate equilibrium is upset. Buddhist theory and practice aim to restore and strengthen this balance.
Our Healing & Well Being Group - with an introduction to Medicine Buddha. Invites those who are facing life changing health issues and anyone looking to find an introduction to Buddhist approach to health & well-being. The group provides an opportunity to share and receive support.  Each session includes a guided simple Buddhist healing meditation.  
 
Teacher - Fran Thomas. Supported by Monique Kenny
​Fran is a student of Tibetan Buddhism for over 25 years. She is a registered nurse with experience in Palliative Care and Cancer Support Groups.  
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