Fullarton Park Community Centre, Cnr Fisher Street & Fullarton Road, Fullarton, SA

Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche led the first group of Gyuto Monks to Australia in 1994 where he met and inspired many with his love and compassion.Recently appointed by the Dalai Lama to be Deputy Head of the Gelugpa lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, Rinpoche followed the Dalai Lama into exile in India from Tibet in 1959. He brings this ancient tradition to life with wisdom, humour and infinite compassion.

This weekend will be a magic opportunity to connect with someone who carries the unmistakable stamp of a genuine tantric master, one of the original monks who practiced in the old Tibet of the Dalai Lama which today is fading to a dream of a mysterious past.

SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER

10.00 am –5.00 pm
‘A TOUCH OF COMPASSION ’ - A ONE DAY WORKSHOP WITH LOBSANG TENZIN RINPOCHE

As the Shar Tse Choe-Je, Rinpoche is vice regent of the Gelug lineage founded by Lama Tsong Khapa in 1475 in Lhasa, Tibet. In this capacity there can be no greater exponent of essential Buddhist philosophy than that based on one of Lama Tsong Khapa ’s classic teachings, the 3 Principal Paths. The day will enableparticipants to receive direct oral transmission of these sacred teachings translated into practical advice for everyday living.

Morning meditation with the Gyuto Monks will set the tone for the day then Rinpoche will offer a series of sessions each followed by a period of practical meditation. Dealing with anger, depression, illness and suffering; practicing compassion on oneself and others and learning to look to the future with confidence are only some of the results to be gained from this rare opportunity.

Details:
Refreshments provided. BYO Lunch.
Cost $75 (Deposit $20)
Register now by email, phone or mail.
Email: gyutoaus@bigpond.com
Gyuto House, c/o 2/22 Acacia St., Seacliff, S.A.5049
Local enquiries to Lynn Nelson on 83770152 or Maureen Fallon Mob.0412124678

7.00 –9.00 pm
Lama Choe Pa Long Life Puja to honour the Shar Tse Choe Je Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche
All welcome – Please bring offerings of food or flowers for the altar which are then shared at the completion of the puja. It is also part of the tradition to make financial offerings to the monks – this of course is purely optional.

SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER
‘A TASTE OF TIBET ’ with Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche and the Gyuto Monks

A day of food for the soul and the palate! Come along and enjoy a feast of the senses. Two unique sessions will each take the form of an experience of meditation of inspiration, answers and sacred sound. From a lifetime of learning and practice, Rinpoche will offer a rare teaching contained between the magic harmonic chanting of the Gyuto Monks interspersed with a lighthearted - but seriously in the realm of celebrity chefdom - Tibetan Cooking Workshop.

SESSION 1:
10.00 am –12.00
Cost $20
REINVENTING THE SELF
Find courage and freedom through fearlessness, first by listening to Rinpoche ’s words of wisdom then through the transformative impact of the Gyuto Monks ’deep harmonic chanting as they invoke the Buddha Yamantaka, Protector of Life and Conqueror of Our Fear of Death.

WORKSHOP
12.30 –2.00pm
Cost $15 (includes ingredients)
TIBETAN COOKING with the GYUTO MONKS
Experience a monastery kitchen. Learn the art of making momos, tsampa and butter tea as well as the famous Gyuto Chilli sauce.

SESSION 2:
2.00 –4.00 pm
Cost $20
HEALING THE HEART
A meditation on healing where the senses are harnessed first through the intellect then via the famous Gyuto Monks Chant of the Yellow Hats culminating in an Auspicious Chant for World Peace. Leave smiling with a fresh feeling of hope and happiness.

5.00 –6.30 pm
OPEN HOUSE
ALL WELCOME. Come and meet the monks, visit the Tibetan artefact stall and join the monks at 6.00pm in an Evening Chanting meditation.

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Public Program prepared and presented by Gyuto House Australia.

Basic Details:
Date: October 11-12, 2003
Address: Fullarton Park Community Centre, Cnr Fisher Street & Fullarton Road, Fullarton, SA
Further Information: Ph 0412 124 678 or gyutoaus@bigpond.com
Admission: See individual session listings above

Funds raised support the refugee monks of Gyuto Tantric University

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