Classes

  A SUMMARY OF CLASSES - DETAILS BELOW
  • BBMC Study Group Buddhist meditation & philosophy
  • Advanced Buddhist Teachings
  • Introduction to Buddhist Meditation & Philosophy​
  • 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

BBMC Study Group -  Buddhist Meditation & Philosophy​
 Commencing Monday 3rd February 2020 (and each week ongoing, except school holidays)
7:30pm - 8:30pm
​This 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. 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.
About Christianne - Discovering Buddhism 25 years ago whilst trekking in Nepal she stumbled upon  Sogyal Rinpoche's book, "the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying" in a bookshop in Kathmandu. She could not believe the treasure she had found and vowed to find a teacher to learn more about Buddhism on her return to Australia. Finding the Nepalese people very friendly, patient and content with few possessions, she wanted to find that same inner peace. Through her study of Buddhism she has found a tradition that is rich and full of meaning, providing deep and profound insights into what it means to live a fulfilling life.

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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Introduction to Buddhist Meditation & Theory
Three week program running in March, May and August
Teacher Faye Thomas
Born in India Faye studied in Mussoorie which is also where the Central Tibetan Administration of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama was first established and this is where her interest and involvement in Tibetan Buddhism started. She has been studying under the guidance of her teacher Therese Bottomley since 1995 and the study of Buddhist philosophy and meditation has enhanced her life in a very meaningful way.


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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 Kelly
​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.  
Donation only
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