2005 to 2006 GOOD KARMA AUSTRALIAN TOUR ITINERARY
Click on the months listed below to see where the Gyuto Monks will be in 2005-2006

11 - 13 March 2005
Sidbhari near Dharamshala, India

At long last the Monastery has set the date for the opening of their new location at Sidbhari near Dharamshala in India.

Between March 11 -13, 2005 His Holiness the Dalai Lama will conduct the inaugural ceremony with 3 days of teaching on Gyuto Monastery's principal tantric deity, Ghuyasamaja - the King of Tantra. It is most likely that His Holiness the 17th Karmapa will also be in attendance as well as approx. 10,000 monks from all over India and an estimated 400 western supporters.

The celebrations will continue with 5 days of Tantric Geshe examinations never before offered outside of Tibet with a further final day of festivities including the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts.

Basic Details:
Date: 11 - 13 March, 2005
Address: Gyuto "Ramoche Monastery", Sidbhari near Dharamshala, India
Further Information: Ph 0412 124 678

• Click here to find out more about how you can be a part of this historic event.

Fri 16 to Sun 25 September 2005
Incinerator Arts Complex, 180 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds VIC

Incinerator Arts Complex & Gyuto House Australia present
The Gyuto Monks of Tibet
Good Karma Tour Of Australia 2005-2006

"As Seen on Australian Story"

Daily events, including Morning Meditation as well as Mandala creation, Children's workshops, Public Talks and Tantric Arts Classes. ALL WELCOME.

The Gyuto Monks are world famous for their mastery of the tantric arts, especially the deep overtone Harmonic Chanting that has provided the sound in almost all recent films about Tibet. They have filled premier venues around the world with their chanting, including the Albert Hall London, Carnegie Hall New York and the Sydney Opera House.

Over a ten-day residency at the Incinerator Arts Complex, the Monks will create a two-metre sand Mandala and offer a range of interactive community programs including Morning Meditation sessions and 'Culture for Kids' Workshops.

Every morning, the sound of the Tibetan long horns will echo across the Maribyrnong River, evoking ancient sacred rituals.

Meditation Practice
A series of daily classes to help calm the mind, develop a healthy outlook, heal the heart and dissolve fear.

• Calming the Mind Clarity and Focus
• Relaxation through Analysis Dissolving Depression
• Managing Anger and Stress Long Life
• Healing the Heart
• Developing Confidence
• Forgiveness through Gratitude

Public Talks

• Good Karma Natural Happiness
• Fear of Living; Fear of Dying
• Looking After Yourself

Basic Details:

Dates: Fri 16 to Sun 25 September 2005
Location: INCINERATOR ARTS COMPLEX, 180 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds VIC
Proudly owned and managed by the City of Moonee Valley
(Melways 28 D7)
Further Information: Ph: (03) 8325 1750

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Sat 15 to Sun 16 October 2005

PORT MACQUARIE
Under the Civic Centre - Hay St entrance to Port Central
(near Visitors Information Centre)

SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER

GOOD KARMA
Long Life and Good Health and Happiness Workshop
10.00am – 5.00pm
Morning meditation with the Gyuto Monks will set the tone for the day then Phende will offer a
series of sessions each followed by a period of practical meditation. Dealing with anger,
depression, illness and suffering; practicing compassion for 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. The day will conclude with the empowerment of Amitabha, Buddha of Long Life and
Health and Prosperity.

Bookings Essential
Cost $65 deposit $20
(remainder payable from 9.30am on the day)
Refreshments provided (BYO lunch)
Register now contact Claudia on
043 253 1109 or email tenzin (at) tsn.cc

SUNDAY 16 OCTOBER

MANDALA – Buddha of Compassion
Public Program - All Welcome - Entry by donation

From a lifetime of experience and practice, Phende will offer inspiration,
answers and a rare teaching contained between the magic harmonic
chanting of the Gyuto Monks interspersed with a procession to the sea
to join in the Aqua Sculpture Festival’s blessing ceremony.

9.30–10.00 Blessing the Space–a chanting meditation
10.00–10.30 Culture for all – Monks Magic Flowers
10.45–11.00 Offering of flowers for the blessing wreath
11.00–11.30 Blessing of the Waves
12.00–1.00 Meditation Class (pre-emptive strike against suffering
2.00–3.00 Tantric Art Class - Mandala Protective Talismans (make your self safe from harm)
3.00–4.00 Public Talk by Gen Phende ‘Natural Happiness’
4.00–4.30 Dissolution of the Mandala of Compassion
5.00–5.30 Special Auspicious Chant for World Peace.

Local enquiries to Claudia on 043 253 1109 or Gyuto House Australia 0412 124 678

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Fri 28 to Sat 29 October

St Johns Chapel, Scott St. Toowoomba, Qld.

HARMONIC CHANTING PERFORMANCE
Friday 28 - 7.30 - 9.30pm Admission $15 At Door

GOOD KARMA MEDITATION WORKSHOP
Saturday 29 - 9.00 - 4.00 pm Registration $65

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Sun 30 October 2005

Drill Hall Theatre,Jubilee St., Mullumbimby

PUBLIC PROGRAM BY DONATION 9.30AM - 6.00PM
Includes meditation, public talk, culture for kids and tantric art classes and finishes with a chant celebrating the cycle of life.

Fri 4 & Sat 5 November 2005

Yeppoon, Queensland

GOOD KARMA MEDITATION WORKSHOP
Saturday 29. 9.00 - 4.00 pm Registration $65

GYUTO HARMONIC CHOIR ''TIMELESS VOICES: SOUNDS OF PEACE" - THE CAPRICORN CAVES
A unique experience. FRIDAY 5. 6.30 -8.30pm. Tickets $25 incl platter.

PUBLIC PROGRAM BY DONATION 9.30 -5.00 PM
Includes meditation, public talk, culture for kids and tantric art classes

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Sat 12 and Sun 13 November

Crescent Head, NSW Surf Life Saving Club

GOOD KARMA MEDITATION WORKSHOP
Saturday 9.00 - 4.00 pm Registration $65

HARMONIC CHANTING PERFORMANCE ' SOUNDS OF PEACE'
SUNDAY AFTERNOON 3.00 - 5.00 PM ADMISSION $15 AT DOOR

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Thurs 17 - Sun 20 November

Sydney Mind Body Spirit Festival

Darling Harbour Convention Centre, Sydney Nsw
Program details www.mbsfestival.com.au

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Monday 21 ,Tuesday 22 & Wednesday 23 November

Tilba, NSW

A Rare And Memorable Experience
The Gyuto Monks Of Tibet Good Karma Tour Of Australia 2005 -2006
Tilba - November 21 - 23

Monday, November 21
7.30 - 9.30pm
SOUNDS OF PEACE
A thunderbolt to jolt the heart and transfer pain into pure happiness
Tickets $15 at door on night.

Tuesday, November 22
MANDALA - BUDDHA OF COMPASSION
with Gen Phende and the Gyuto Monks

PUBLIC PROGRAM - ALL WELCOME.
ENTRY BY DONATION

A day of healing where the senses are harnessed through the intellect, through the rich visual imagery and power of the sand mandala and through the famous Gyuto Monks Harmonic Chanting culminating in a special Auspicious Chant for World Peace.

Leave smiling with a fresh feeling of hope and happiness.

From a lifetime of experience and practice, Phende will offer inspiration, answers and a rare teaching contained between the magic harmonic chanting of the Gyuto Monks interspersed with a procession to the sea to join in the Aqua Sculpture Festival?s blessing ceremony.

10.00 - 10.30 Blessing the Space - a Chanting Meditation
10.30 - 4.00 Creation of the Sand Mandala
11.00 - 12.00 Meditation Class : Pre-emptive Strike against Suffering
12.00 - 1.00 Harmonic Chanting Workshop
1.00 - 2.00 Tantric Art Class: Mandala Protective Talismans - make your self safe from harm
2.00 - 3.00 Public Talk by Gen Phende "Natural Happiness"
3.00 - 4.00 Culture for Kids - Monks Magic Flowers
4.30 - 5.00 Dissolution of the Mandala of Compassion and Special Auspicious Chant for World Peace.
6.00 - 7.00 Book Chat with Maureen Fallon author of "The Road to Dharamsala" and local identity Michael Menager who wrote the Foreword. Wine and cheese.

Local enquiries to Gyuto House Australia 0412 124 678

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Wednesday November 23

"GOOD KARMA"
A One Day Workshop For
Long Life And Good Health And Happiness
10. 00 am - 5. 00 pm.
Corunna Retreat Centre, Mystery Bay

On his very first visit 76 year old Phende is already inspiring Australians with his love and compassion. A gentle smiling giant of a man who never loses his temper and is renowned in the monastery as a peacemaker, Phende shows us how to live a good and happy life despite life?s hardships and horrors. Straight backed and full of grace, Phende has been shot, beaten and imprisoned, lost his monastery in Tibet, many of his colleagues, his country and yet through his meditation and practice of kindness and understanding, he has found peace and contentment.

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.

The day will enable participants to receive direct oral transmission of the sacred teachings of Lama Tsong Khapa based on the Heart Song of a Hundred Deities translated into practical advice for everyday living. Morning meditation with the Gyuto Monks will set the tone for the day then Phende will offer a series of sessions each followed by a period of practical meditation. Dealing with anger, depression, illness and suffering; practicing compassion for 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.

The day will conclude with the empowerment of Amitabha, Buddha of Long Life and Health and Prosperity.

Booking Essential. Cost $65. Refreshments provided. BYO Lunch.

Register now by email, phone or mail.

Deposit $20, remainder payable from 9.30am on day.
Bookings & Enquiries contact: Isy: 44 737 700 or Gandharvo: 64 934 974 or email: gyutoaus (at) optusnet.com.au

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Friday 25, Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 November

Queenscliff VIC
Queenscliff Music Festival

Program Details www.queenscliffmusicfestival.com.au

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Tuesday 29 November

Mornington Peninsula
Muranna, Tubba Rubba Road, Merricks North

'The Road To Dharamsala' By Maureen Fallon
Celebration of book launch and chant by Gyuto Monks
5.30 - 8.30 pm
An evening of celebration

THE GYUTO MONKS OF TIBET
GOOD KARMA TOUR OF AUSTRALIA 2005-2006

A goodwill return visit to Muranna on the Mornington Peninsula by eight Gyuto monks led by Gen Phende, older brother of Great Chantmaster Lobsang Tsering who was in residence there in 2000. Phende is a wonderful monk who exudes humour and a zest for living despite years of torture and imprisonment in Tibet. 76 years old he shows us how to deal with suffering and pain.

Everyone is welcome - bring a plate and celebrate life. Entry By Donation

6. 00 pm Gyuto Monks Celebration of Life Puja
7. 00 pm Chat with Maureen Fallon about her new book "The Road to Dharamsala"
7. 30 pm Gen Phende talks about Life, Death and Karma

Enq. Ph 0359897499 or Gyuto House ph 0412124678 or email: gyutoaus (at) optusnet.com.au

Sunday December 11

Community Hall, A'beckett St., Inverloch VIC

"Good Karma"
A One Day Workshop For
Long Life And Good Health And Happiness
10.00 Am - 5.00 pm.
Community Hall, A'beckett St., Inverloch VIC

On his very first visit 76 year old Phende is already inspiring Australians with his love and compassion. A gentle smiling giant of a man who never loses his temper and is renowned in the monastery as a peacemaker, Phende shows us how to live a good and happy life despite life?s hardships and horrors. Straight backed and full of grace, Phende has been shot, beaten and imprisoned, lost his monastery in Tibet, many of his colleagues, his country and yet through his meditation and practice of kindness and understanding, he has found peace and contentment.

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.

The day will enable participants to receive direct oral transmission of the sacred teachings of Lama Tsong Khapa based on the Heart Song of a Hundred Deities translated into practical advice for everyday living. Morning meditation with the Gyuto Monks will set the tone for the day then Phende will offer a series of sessions each followed by a period of practical meditation. Dealing with anger, depression, illness and suffering; practicing compassion for 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.

The day will conclude with the empowerment of Amitabha, Buddha of Long Life and Health and Prosperity.

Booking Essential. Cost $65. Refreshments provided. BYO Lunch.
Register now by email, phone or mail.
Deposit $20, remainder payable from 9.30am on day.
Local enquiries to Gyuto House Australia: Mob. 0412124678

Come and meet the monks and visit the Tibetan artefact stall
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE REFUGEE MONKS OF GYUTO IN INDIA

Program presented by
GYUTO HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Email: gyutoaus (at) optusnet.com.au
Web: www.gyuto.va.com.au

December 31 2005 - January 8 2006

The Intuitive Well, Bondi Junction, NSW

GOOD KARMA @ THE JUNCTION 2005 / 2006
THE INTUITIVE WELL,
1/ 70 BRONTE ROAD

The Gyuto Monks of Tibet create a Tibetan Monastery in Bondi Junction

ONE WEEK ONLY

New Year's Eve, Saturday 31st December will see a very special event take place at Bondi Junction. Prior to the fun and fireworks of new year celebrations, the Gyuto Monks want to perform an ancient Puja Ceremony to shake off all the negative happenings of 2005 prior to offering a full eight day positive public program of daily pujas, meditation sessions, culture for kids classes, sand mandala and prayer wheel creation, tantric art activities and Buddhist teachings.

Transforming an already beautiful space into a colourful image of a traditional working Tibetan 'gompa' or monastery, the monks will create an environment into which people can come to meditate quietly, work with the monks on real monastic activities such as the building of prayer wheels, rolling of mantras and painting of auspicious symbols and join the monks as they chant different prayers each day to bring about specific outcomes ranging from protection, healing, health and long life to success and prosperity in the practical world.

In keeping with Tibetan custom where monks are requested to visit private homes or where families visit the monastery to make offerings and request special prayers to be said, the Black Tea Ceremony of Mahakala the protector deity of Gyuto will be conducted in response to individual requirements

Throughout the first week of January the monks will create the large Sand Mandala of Single Deity Yamantaka

This is rare opportunity for us to shake off our negative karma and to create good karma for the year ahead, in an individual sense as well as from a global perspective. In Tibetan Buddhism, karma is defined as life experience based on the consequences of our actions. The two dominant karmic forces in tantric practice are wisdom and action. Good karma is achieved through the accumulation of wisdom through learning and the practice of accumulating merit by means of perfecting our actions based on generousity, perseverance, diligence, ethical living, contemplation and self realization.

Spend the first week of 2006 creating good karma for yourself. Develop wisdom by attending Gen Phende's teachings and gain merit through your actions by participating in meditations sessions, rolling mantras, painting prayer wheels, sponsoring a puja, making offerings and providing service.

A unique chance to spend a fresh yet intensive week with the monks, coming and going from the Intuitive Well for a swim or a meditative walk on the beach. From morning to evening the Gyuto Monks will be at their practice of loving kindness and compassion. Join them and experience the peace in the presence of these gentle tantric masters.

• Harmonic Chanting Workshop
  8pm Friday January 6
• HARMONIC CHANTING PERFORMANCE
  8pm Saturday January 7
  Tickets $15 at door on night.
• Dissolution of the Mandala & Procession to the Sea
  7pm Sunday January 8

DAILY PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Saturday 31 and Sunday to Sunday, 1- 8 January

8.00 - 9.00 am Mahakala Black Tea offering.
Individuals may come with a bottle of black tea and financial offering and request prayers to be said for a specific purpose

9.00 - 10.30 am Puja Ceremony
The Gyuto Monks chant prayers in front of an altar decorated with ritual torma sculptures prepared each day to cast off negative emotions and transform them into positive results. People may attend, come and go, make requests in writing beforehand while the monks conduct the ceremony.Offerings may include food, flowers or, most usefully, a financial offering. Each monk prays to assume the negative karma out of compassion for others.

11.00 - 5.00 pm Creation of the Sand Mandala of Single Deity Yamantaka, protector of Life and Conqueror of Our Fear of Death

11.00 - 12.00 Meditation Class

2.00 - 3.00 Culture for Kids

3.00 - 5.00 Tantric Art Workshops include. Prayer Wheel construction

5.30 - 6.00 Evening Meditation

7.30 - 9.00 Buddhist Teaching [ Sunday/Monday/Wednesday/Thursday]

BUDDHIST TEACHING SERIES
Sunday: Embracing life
Monday: The Power of Surrender
Wednesday: The Wisdom of Self Worth
Thursday: The Gift of Confidence

MEDITATION - THE PRESENCE OF MIND SERIES
Saturday: Meditation for Transformation
Sunday: Protection from Anxiety
Monday: Focus On Feeling Good
Tuesday: Letting Go of Loss
Wednesday: Long Life and Good Health
Thursday: Dealing With Depression and Hurt
Friday: Wellbeing
Saturday: Clearing Our Fears
Sunday: State of Bliss

CULTURE FOR KIDS
Saturday: Butter Sculpture
Sunday: Mandala Art
Monday: Twisting the String
Tuesday: Tibetan Peace Weaving
Wednesday: Bamboo Pen Calligraphy
Thursday: Tibetan Kites
Friday: Windhorse Prayer Flags
Saturday: Monks Magic Flowers
Sunday: Peace Trees

TANTRIC ART WORKSHOPS
Saturday: Prayer Wheel Art & Construction
Sunday: Mandala Art
Monday: Painting of Auspicious Symbols
Tuesday: Prayer Poles
Wednesday: Mantra Transcription
Thursday: Gilding the Face of the Buddha
Friday: Mandala Drawing
Saturday: Creating a Buddhist Altar
Sunday: Mani Stone Painting

PUJA CEREMONIES
Saturday: The Heart Sutra - healing the past
Sunday: Duk Chu Ma; protection for 365 days
Monday: Tosol; new beginnings for success and good fortune
Tuesday: Maitreya the Future Buddha for letting go and looking forward
Wednesday: White Tara for long life and good health
Thursday:Vijayma, Goddess of Healing
Friday: Medicine Buddha for recovery
Saturday: Consecration Ceremony of Precious Objects
Sunday: Ghanachakra Tsog Offering - a celebration of life

PRAYER WHEELS
Copying/ Rolling/ cutting/ dying/ sewing mantras
Making the Frame/Painting the Mani House
People have the opportunity to participate in the creation of a prayer wheel. Tibetan people will commission the construction of a prayer wheel and its consecration for use in their own home to create merit. Sponsors may commission or purchase a prayer wheel this week.

ALL WELCOME - GENERAL ENTRY BY DONATION
The Gyuto Monks thank the Intuitive Well for provision of the beautiful premises.

This Gyuto House program is unfunded and your help is needed to support our work in bringing the Gyuto Monks to Australia each year and to assist the 500 monks of Gyuto Monastery in northern India where they live as refugees.

Your kindness through donation and sponsorship is vital - please give generously.

VISIT THE GYUTO PRECIOUS ITEMS STALL
Admire the delicate colours of the Dharamsala scarf, the intricacy of the Tibetan silver jewellery and the resonance of our wonderful healing bowls. Above all, treat yourself to a pure wool Gyuto hand made rug in traditional designs knowing that the funds are directly helping the survival of Gyuto's tiny Tibetan monastic community in the Indian Himalaya.

SPECIAL HOLIDAY READING
Get yourself an autographed copy of Maureen Fallon's 'The Road to Dharamsala' and find out how this remarkable woman went ended up serving the Gyuto Monks.

Enquiries
The Intuitive Well Ph 02 9387 8277 Ext 100
www.theintuitivewell.com
Gyuto House Australia Ph 0412 124 678
www.gyuto.va.com.au

February 17
Intuitive Well, Level 1/70 Bronte Road, Bondi Junction

THE COURAGE TO LIVE
A ONE DAY WORKSHOP
FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY 10 - 4pm
AT THE INTUITIVE WELL, LEVEL 1/70 BRONTE ROAD BONDI JUNCTION

The day will begin with a meditative chant by the Gyuto Monks transforming us and our energy such that in a calm state of mind we can explore on a mental, physical and experiential level the habitual patterns that limit us. It will include a simple tantric ritual the Jab Khru cleansing cer-emony for preparing the ground and clearing pain and hurt. Then, with the wisdom of an open and clear heart, Gen Phende will speak to all our fears, all our constraints and all the denial that keeps us from reaching our potential and a state of grace.

In three powerful sessions, you will be taken through the process of calming your busy mind and checking its games and obtuse constructs
assessing your reality and identifying ways in which you can develop a clear path through the scrub of life’s obstructions then, feeling the freedom and courage that comes with confidence and compassion.

The workshop will conclude with a short chant during which the monks will offer each person a specially made silk pouch containing blessed seeds for personal protection as they go forward with a new sense of purpose and strength.

Booking Essential. Cost $75
Refreshments provided. BYO Lunch.
Register now by email or phone:
gyutoaus @ optusnet.com.au | Mob. 0412 124 678

SPECIAL EVENT 7.30 – 9.00 pm FRIDAY EVENING FEB 17, The Gyuto Monks at the Well
‘Sounds of Heaven’ Harmonic Chanting
Performance and Workshop - listen, learn and laugh.
Admission $20 at door on the night.

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February 26 to March 8, 2006

THE GYUTO MONKS OF TIBET
CELEBRATE TIBETAN NEW YEAR IN MELBOURNE
Year of the Fire Dog 2133

GOOD KARMA AT THE GASWORKS ARTS PARK, PORT MELBOURNE
FEBRUARY 26 - MARCH 8 2006

The fifteen lunar days of the Tibetan new year celebrate the Buddha's miracles. Because karma is multiplied on those days - known as Wheel Days - they are very auspicious for spiritual practice.

The Fire Dog year focuses on the attributes of the dog - loyalty, integrity, gratitude, friendship and forgiveness fuelled with the energy of fire to get things done. This is a year of balance and positives during which we can clarify our objectives, protect them against threats and apply ourselves to work hard and enjoy while standing up against injustice. It is a good year to help others and thus cultivate happiness.

See…..

• Butter sculptures 3 metres high
• Copper Prayer Wheels engraved with the mantra of universal compassion 'Om Mani Padme Hum' and filled with millions of prayers for the wellbeing of all living beings contained within their own delicately painted wooden temple

Hear….

• Daily puja ceremonies where the monks chant to remove obstacles and problems on a personal and global level or the wisdom of Gyuto elder Gen Phende as he offers the Buddha's teachings translated into everyday language that speaks to our hearts
• Gentle and sensitive meditation advice to help heal and dissolve our pain and sadness

Taste…..

• Tibetan Momos, Gyuto Chilli, Tsampa and Butter Tea as well as Sculpted Khapsey - as cristoli is to Italian coffee, these delicious sweet biscuits are traditionally taken with Tibetan butter tea

Touch….

• Or don't touch, the yak butter richly coloured butter sculptures of flowers, fruit and animals made to celebrate the new year, try your hand at making your own

Smell……

• The fragrant still atmosphere of an incense infused Tibetan monastery

Program runs every day

• Pujas and/or public talks in the evenings.
• Culture for Kids daily.
• Come and work on the prayer wheels with the monks, rolling mantras or painting delicate auspicious signs on the housing - a rare opportunity for artists and others to work alongside the monks in an inspiring atmosphere of creative calm.
• General Entry by Donation.
• Puja offerings may also be made with requests for specific personal issues to be addressed by the monks.

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PROGRAM

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26TH - LOSAR - PREPARING THE SPACE

12.00 - 1.00	Butter Sculpture Ceremony invoking the life of Buddha and Lama Tsong Khapa prayer
2.00 - 3.00	Public Talk by Gen Phende 'Year of Loyalty and Gratitude'
3.00 - 4.00	Culture for Kids - Losar Greeting Cards
4.00 - 5.00	Tantric Art Workshop - Preparing the Losar 'Chemar' Altar with khapsey and butter sculpture sceptre offering
5.00 - 6.00	Meditation Class: Giving and Receiving
6.30 - 7.30	Jab Khru Cleansing Ceremony in preparation for the new year

MONDAY FEBRUARY 27 - LOSAR - LAST DAY OF OLD YEAR

10.00 - 10.30	Morning Meditation
10.30 - 5.00	Butter Sculpture ongoing throughout the day
11.00 - 12.00	Culture for Kids: Mandala Art
1.00 - 2.00	Public Talk by Gen Phende 'Forgive but don't Forget'
3.00 - 5.00	Tantric Art Workshop - Creating a Prayer Wheel
5.00 - 6.00	Meditation Class: Protection from Anxiety
6.30 - 9.00	Heart Sutra Puja - a chanting ceremony for clearing all negativity concluded with a light offering and traditional fortune thugpa supper for all

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 28 - LOSAR - NEW YEAR'S DAY

10.00 - 10.30	Morning Meditation with Sweet Rice 'Desai' offering
10.30 - 5.00	Butter Sculpture
11.00 - 12.00	Culture for Kids: Twisting the String
1.00 - 2.00	Public Talk by Gen Phende ' Fresh start'
3.00 - 5.00	Tantric Art Workshop - Losar Prayer Poles
5.00 - 6.00	Meditation : Meditation for Transformation
6.30 - 7.30	White Tara Puja for long life, good health and happiness

WEDNESDAY MARCH 1

10.00 - 10.30	Morning Meditation
10.30 - 5.00	Butter Sculpture
11.00 - 12.00	Culture for Kids: Tibetan Peace Weaving
1.00 - 2.00	Public Talk by Gen Phende 'Developing Confidence'
3.00 - 5.00	Tantric Art Workshop - Painting of Auspicious Symbols
5.00 - 6.00	Meditation Class : Letting Go of Loss
	No evening session tonight

THURSDAY MARCH 2

10.00 - 10.30	Morning Meditation and Sang Sol smoke offering
10.30 - 5.00	Butter Sculpture
11.00 - 12.00	Culture for Kids: Bamboo Pen Calligraphy
1.00 - 2.00	Public Talk by Gen Phende 'The Practice of Perfection'
3.00 - 5.00	Tantric Art Workshop - Mantra Transcriptions
7.30 - 9.00	Buddhist teaching series Part 1.Embracing Life

FRIDAY MARCH 3

10.00 - 10.30	Morning Meditation
10.30 - 5.00	Butter Sculpture
11.00 - 12.00	Culture for Kids: Tibetan Kites
1.00 - 2.00	Public Talk by Gen Phende 'Patience and Peace'
3.00 - 5.00	Tantric Art Workshop - Painting Prayer Sticks
7.30 - 9.00	Buddhist teaching series Part 2.The Power of Surrender

SATURDAY MARCH 4

10.00 - 10.30	Morning Meditation
10.30 - 5.00	Butter Sculpture
11.00 - 12.00	Culture for Kids: Windhorse Prayer Flags
1.00 - 2.00	Public Talk by Gen Phende 'Losar in Tibet'
3.00 - 4.00	THE ANNUAL GYUTO PROGRESSIVE AUCTION Bring a pocketful of coins and bid for unique Tibetan artefacts. Every bid must be paid up on the spot, last bidder wins the prize! Fast, furious and fun!
4.00 - 4.30	Traditional Songs and Dances of Tibet by the local Tibetan community
5.00 - 6.00	Meditation Class : Focus on Feeling Happy

Saturday 7.30 -9.30pm
GYUTO HARMONIC CHANTING PERFORMANCE
'Sounds of Peace'
Admission $15 at door on night

SUNDAY MARCH 5
GYUTO at 'A Taste for Living a Food, Wine, Art and Community Festival'

10.00 - 10.30	Morning Meditation
10.30 - 5.00	Butter Sculpture
11.00 - 12.00	Culture for Kids: Peace Trees
1.00 - 2.00	Public Talk by Gen Phende 'Good Karma'
2.00 - 3.00	MOMO MAKING with the famous GYUTO CHILLI, TSAMPA and BUTTER TEA * Tibet's offering to the Taste for Living Festival!
3.00 - 5.00	Tantric Art Class: Mani Stone Painting
5.00 - 6.00	Meditation Class: Replacing Anger with Ease
6.00 - 7.30	Lama Choepa Tsog Offering Puja

MONDAY MARCH 6

10.00 - 10.30	Morning Meditation
10.30 - 5.00	Butter Sculpture
11.00 - 12.00	Culture for Kids: Monks Magic Flowers
1.00 - 2.00	Public Talk by Gen Phende 'Wellbeing'
3.00 - 5.00	Tantric Art Workshop - Mandala Offering Circles
7.30 - 9.00	Buddhist Teaching Series Part 3: The Wisdom of Self Worth

TUESDAY MARCH 7

10.00 - 10.30	Morning Meditation
10.30 - 5.00	Butter Sculpture
11.00 - 12.00	Culture for Kids: Tibetan Kites
1.00 - 2.00	Public Talk by Gen Phende 'Dealing with Depression and Hurt'
3.00 - 5.00	Tantric Art Workshop - Creating a Prayer Wheel
7.30 - 9.00	Buddhist Teaching Series Part 4: The Gift of Confidence

WEDNESDAY MARCH 8

10.00 - 10.30	Morning Meditation
10.30 - 5.00	Butter Sculpture
11.00 - 12.00	Culture for Kids: Chess, Chasing the King
1.00 - 2.00	Public Talk by Gen Phende 'Recovering Gladness''
3.00 - 4.00	Tantric Art Workshop - Butter Art
4.00 - 5.00	Meditation Class 'State of Bliss'
6.00 - 7.30	Butter Offering Celebration and closing ceremony

ALL ENQUIRIES : GYUTO HOUSE AUSTRALIA
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For more information about "A Taste for Living festival" or the Gyuto program please contact 03 8606 4200 or visit www.gasworks.org.au

March - August 2006
ONGOING ITINERARY

ALL ENQUIRIES : GYUTO HOUSE AUSTRALIA
www.gyuto.va.com.au | gyutoaus @ optusnet.com.au | Mob 0412 124 678

Late March/ April
Byron Bay

April 8 - 9
Sydney - International Ayurveda Yoga Conference

April 18 -26
Canberra - National Museum Of Australia

May 6
Horsham - Wesley Arts Centre

May 13
Adelaide - Teacher Seminar, Flaxmill School

May 9 - 15
Adelaide - Flaxmill Schools Program

May 16
Adelaide - Norwood Primary School

May 19 - 21
Mornington Peninsula - Dromana Community Centre Retreat Weekend

May 24 & 25
Sydney - Opera House Concert Hall With Sso

June/July
Byron Bay

July 18 - 31
Hobart - Long Gallery, Salamanca Place

August 18 - 26
Melbourne - Incinerator Arts, Moonee Ponds

ALL ENQUIRIES : GYUTO HOUSE AUSTRALIA
www.gyuto.va.com.au | gyutoaus @ optusnet.com.au | Mob 0412 124 678