FEBRUARY - MARCH 2012

Meditation through the Three Yanas

Teacher: Garrie O'Toole

Dates: Wednesdays 22, 29 February, 7, 14, 21, 28 March

Times: 7.30 - 9.00pm

‘What do I do next?’ Is a question often heard in meditation classes and around dharma centres. Having begun the practice of meditation, many people are unsure how to deepen their understanding and practice of the Buddhist path. This course will provide participants with an opportunity to study the whole path of Buddhist practice and teachings as they are presented in the three yana teachings of the Tibetan tradition.

The course will be based on ‘Meditation Through the Three Yanas’ a text written by Ven Traleg Rinpoche, which provides a detailed description of Buddhist teachings and meditation practices covering the whole development of the spiritual path, from the very beginnings of one’s practice up to the most advanced meditations found in the vajrayana or tantric teachings. The first week of the course will provide an overview of the three yana system. Week two and three will look at the foundational teachings of the sravakayana, week four and five will introduce the teachings and practices of the mahayana tradition, and we will complete the course with an introduction to the practice of Buddhist tantra.

It is highly recommended that participants purchase a copy of the text, which can be obtained at the E-Vam Institute bookshop, prior to the commencement of the course.

Garrie O’Toole has been involved in Buddhist practice and study since 1978. He has been a student of Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche since 1984 and has completed a Master of Arts Degree in Buddhist Studies.

To book please call the E-Vam Institute office - 03 9387 0422

APRIL 2012

Event: Buddhist meditation Retreat

Teacher: Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche

Dates: 9 -15 April

Venue: Maitripa Centre, Healesville

E-Vam Institute will conduct a seven-day Buddhist meditation retreat at Maitripa Centre, Healesville. This retreat will be led by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche who will give traditional teachings on Buddhist mediation and philosophy. This retreat is suitable for all levels of students and a wonderful opportunity to deepen one’s practice. The retreat program includes dharma talks, yoga and pranayama sessions, chanting and singing, shamatha meditation sessions, walking meditation in the beautiful bush setting of the retreat, and the traditional ritual practices of Green Tara and Chenrezig Pujas.

Pre registration and a deposit of $150 are required from participants in order to secure a place in the retreat. For retreat registration contact E-VAM Institute office on 03 9387 0422.

About the Teacher

Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche was born in Eastern Tibet and enthroned as the Supreme Abbott of Thrangu Monastery by His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa.Rinpoche. He has undergone rigorous scholastic and meditative training under various Tibetan Kagyü and Nyingma masters in India and came to Australia in 1980. Rinpoche is the spiritual director of E-Vam Institute in Melbourne, Australia; E-Vam Institute, New York in USA; Nyima Tashi in Auckland, New Zealand; and other affiliated centres including Maitripa Centre in Healesville.

Rinpoche has become well known for his erudition, fluency in English and background in western psychology, comparative religion and philosophy. He inaugurated the annual Buddhist Summer School, now in its 28th year, and the bi-annual Buddhism and Psychotherapy Conferences, which have been hosted for more than a decade. He is the author of a number of books including The Essence of Buddhism now in its third printing.

Shunyaprabha Shogam Vidhalaya:
Study group for under 35s at
E-Vam Institute Melbourne

Teacher: Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
Time: Saturdays 3.00 – 5.00 pm
(except for the first Saturday of the month)
Venue: E-Vam Institute

Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche will teach on all the classic Buddhist texts, starting with Mipham Rinpoche’s Gateway to Knowledge. Studies will include Abhidharma, Madhyamaka, and Yogacara. The course requires a commitment to four years of study, with an option to continue for an extra four years. Students are expected to attend classes regularly, complete assigned homework on a weekly basis, and expand their Dharma vocabulary in English, Sanskrit and Tibetan.

This is a four-year to eight-year course. Four years will be devoted to studying classic texts, such texts of the Abhidharma, Madhyamika, and Yogacharya, both in theory and practice and then an additional four years will be devoted to Tantric studies and practice if people want to go further. The majority of the works of majority of the main Indian and Tibetan master will be studied. Currently Rinpoche is teaching Gateway to Knowedge by Mipham Rinpoche. While studying Mipham Rinpoche’s text Rinpoche has also been emphasising learning sanskrit dharma vocabulary with these tools used to deepen the knowledge of the text.

It is not too late to enroll. Study via correspondence is also available. If you are interested please call the E-Vam Institute office on 9387 0442.

Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche will teach on all the classic Buddhist texts, starting with Mipham Rinpoche’s Gateway to Knowledge. Studies will include Abhidharma, Madhyamaka, and Yogacara. The course requires a commitment to four years of study, with an option to continue for an extra four years. Students are expected to attend classes regularly, complete assigned homework on a weekly basis, and expand their Dharma vocabulary in English, Sanskrit and Tibetan.


About the Teacher

Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche was born in Eastern Tibet and enthroned as the Supreme Abbot of Thrangu Monastery by His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa. He has undergone rigorous scholastic and meditative training under various Tibetan Kagyü and Nyingma masters in India and came to Australia in 1980. Rinpoche is the spiritual director of E-Vam Institute in Melbourne, Australia; E-Vam Institute, New York in USA; Nyima Tashi in Auckland, New Zealand; and other affiliated centres including Maitripa Centre in Healesville.
Rinpoche has become well known for his erudition, fluency in English and background in western psychology, comparative religion and philosophy. He inaugurated the annual Buddhist Summer School, now in its 28th year, and the bi-annual Buddhism and Psychotherapy Conferences, which have been hosted for more than a decade. He is the author of a number of books including The Essence of Buddhism now in its third printing.

Under 35’s Vajrasattva Puja Practice
Dates: First Saturday of the month
Time: 10.30 am
Venue: E-VAM Institute

Traleg Rinpoche has suggested the under 35’s group practice this puja on the first Saturday of the month. This is free of charge and suitable for beginners and for those curious about practice within the Tibetan Buddhist system.

Texts of the practice will be available and also ritual implements will be available for purchase for those wishing to participate on a regular basis. However it is not necessary to have the ritual implements to participate in the group practice. We look forward to seeing you there. For any further queries please call the E-Vam office on 9387 0422.