The Program
November Program of opportunities
Teachings
This month we offer a variety of resources for your study and enjoyment, in particular, we will be featuring teachings by Geshe Namdak Mind of Loving Kindness and Reality 3 part series - (Geshe Namdak is the course teacher - see Bio here > for 2022 Annual Lamrim November Course at Kopan Monastery )
and Ven Robina Courtin offering teachings on the Natural Law of Karma - 4 part series hosted by Shantideva Centre New York Register HERE Australia times will be Tuesdays November 8,15,21,28 10 am-11.30 am AEDST
His Holiness Dalai Lama will be giving a 2-day teaching on 25-26 November on Nagarjuna's Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way 
Daily Meditation Classes
Join Weekly meditation sessions - with our friends at Vajrayana Institute in Sydney via zoom
Celebrations and Dedications
Revisit 2021 teachings with Geshe Tenzin Zopa at CTCT celebrating this auspicious occasion - Recitations of Sutra Remembering the Three Jewels
November also is the month of the auspicious day of Lhabab Duchen November 15 which celebrates Guru Shakyamuni Buddha’s return to the Earth from the God-Realm of the Thirty-Three after teaching the Dharma for several months to the Gods, including his mother, Mayadevi, who died a week after Buddha’s birth and had been reborn in this realm. Due to Lhabab Duchen being a merit-multiplying day, the karmic results of especially virtuous actions done on this day are multiplied 100 million times. A beneficial time to dedicate your practice of reciting the Heart Sutra or writing activity in gold
Practice Advice
This month we also offer you an opportunity to learn all about Preliminary Practices - what they are, their purpose and benefits and why Lama Zopa Rinpoche gives these practices to students, and how to get started - to pursue in your leisure - your queries can be emailed to
Sutra Study Commentary and Discussions
Sonam Thakchoe will join us this month on November 12 for Sutra Study Forum - The Noble Application of the Mindfulness of the sacred Dharma
OCTOBER Weekly Program ~ meditation; mind-training; sutra study
- Daily guided MEDITATION sessions - ' Peace begins in the mind and a peaceful mind benefits both you and those around you.'
Sessions are offered at 10 am or 6 pm ADST - hosted by our friends at Vajrayana Institute in Sydney - Schedule and Livestream HERE
- Join His Holiness Dalai Lama on October 3,4,5 - Daily from 2 pm - 3.30 pm ADST - Dharmakirti's "Commentary on Valid Cognition" - Chapter 2 - 'Compassion is the proof [of the Buddha being a means of knowledge] 'Livestream HERE
- Geshe Thubten Sherab - The Heart Sutra Explained October 5,12,19 - kindly hosted by our friends at Lhagsam Centre in Zurich - these teachings are live-streamed with recordings available after the event - time zones are possibly not matched to attend live ( hosted at 4 am - 6 am ADST) Geshe-la will give us a detailed introduction to the precious and pivotal Heart Sutra text and help us understand how to implement the text into our daily practice. Full course details please visit HERE
- Geshe Tenzin Zopa - Final Sunday Mind Training presentation for 2022 - October 2 - 5 pm ADST Geshe-la will offer an overview of the last 2 years of teachings and advice of the texts covered to date - Join the Livestream HERE - kindly hosted by FPMT Australia National Office
- Sonam Thakchoe - Sutra Study Forum - October 29 - 10 am -12 ADST Find full course details and online link to join the interactive session HERE
How fortunate is our opportunity - we hope the CTCT Community of friends will join together in our practice and study of the precious Dharma - methods to make our lives most meaningful - with the guidance of excellently qualified, valid teachers - HH Dalai Lama and our most respected spiritual friends of CTCT Geshe Sherab, Geshe Zopa and Sonam Thakchoe
- REMINDER: You are welcome, any time, anywhere to join CTCT's ongoing community project of writing the Heart Sutra in Gold ~
SEPTEMBER weekly program ~ Meditation & Mind Training & Lam rim Study
ONLINE ~ An opportunity to join His Holiness the Dalai Lama , Geshe Sherab & Geshe Zopa regularly throughout the month of September
- Saturday mornings with Geshe Thubten Sherab - guided meditation practice session - 11 am-12.30 pm AEST
- Saturday evenings with Geshe Tenzin Zopa - Three Principle Aspects of the Path - 7 pm- 8.30 pm AEST
- Sunday afternoons with Geshe Tenzin Zopa - continuing Mind Training commentary - 5 pm-6.30 pm AEST
- Thursday & Friday, Sept 22 -23 His Holiness Dalai Lama - Dialogue with Peace Builders - 2 pm AEST
How fortunate is our opportunity - we hope the CTCT Community of friends will join together in our practice and study of the precious Dharma - methods to make our lives most meaningful - with the guidance of excellently qualified, valid teachers - HH Dalai Lama and our most respected spiritual friends of CTCT Geshe Sherab and Geshe Zopa
- REMINDER: You are welcome, any time, anywhere to join CTCT ongoing community project of writing the Heart Sutra in Gold ~
Learn Course Information; Schedules; Online Meeting links below .....
Geshe Thubten Sherab - The 6 Perfections continued
We warmly welcome Geshe Sherabs' return to CTCT on Sunday mornings August 14 & 21 9 am AEST
Completing the Six Perfections presentation started in October 2021 ~ Online only - NOW COMPLETED
AUGUST 14 & 21 Sessions ~ available now on CTCT Youtube
Celebrate Chokhor Duchen and International Sangha Day on August 1, 2022
Upcoming opportunity to engage in meritorious activities celebrating Shakyamuni Buddhas
First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma - The 4 Noble Truths
Check all recommended activities on this day HERE
Find information about the International Mahayana Institute - International Sangha Day is also celebrated annually on this day within the FPMT family
2022 Upcoming Program plans at a glance
A variety of Dharma program presentations online and in-person coming up for you to enjoy
and share this coming year ~ Inspiration ~ support and connection for your everyday practice
CURRENTLY, WE ARE ON WINTER BREAK - In-person meetings may resume in September tbc
Online Program only continues
2022 MIND TRAINING ~ Final 2022 session - Oct 2
Sunday LOJONG MIND TRAINING teachings with Geshe Tenzin Zopa - JOIN the Livestream here
October 2 at 5 pm ADST Archived Weekly Recordings available - Hosted by FPMT Australia via Youtube [non-interactive sessions ]
- October 2 - Overview of the previous 2 years of texts commentaries
- Check the FPMTA page for full info and text links HERE
2022 Sutra Study Forum ~ Sonam Thakchoe
The next session is on Saturday, November 12 - 10 am - 12 am ADST
~ Everyone is warmly welcomed
This is the final 2022 session - The Sutra will be continued in the 2023 Program
Join Zoom Meeting
https://utas.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 827 0933 2340
This year's Sutra to be explored is The Noble Application Of Mindfulness of the Sacred Dharma kindly accessed via 84,000 Translate
Please join us to explore and study this wonderful text with us. Session 6 : For preparation, please continue reviewing Chapter 2: - Mindfulness of Experience ~ and onwards We will look forward to your participation in the discussion and bring along your questions for this topic. Please complete reading Chapters 1 -3 n full for review
Sonam will depend on our review and questions for interactive discussions during the 2-hour monthly session instead of commenting on each verse by verse
Weekly Sunday Shamatha Meditations 2021-22
Join Glen Svensson ONLINE each Sunday morning for a 30 min guided Shamatha meditation session - 8 am AEDT
What is Shamatha? - A short 2 min explanation by Alan Wallace Tranquility ...Mindfulness... Awareness
An excellent opportunity to establish a consistent meditation practice guided by an experienced practitioner.
via Zoom on behalf of the Centre for Contemplative Research Aotearoa (New Zealand). 10 am Auckland NZST - 8 am AEDT - 30 min sessions includes 10 mins Q&A Find your time here - See online link below
Writing in gold the precious HEART SUTRA _ UPDATE
UPDATE ~ copies of the Heart Sutra in gold requested to offer to the filling of our 1000 arm Chenrezig Statue in July this year with Geshe Tenzin Zopa [ Registration for this upcoming Program opens early June - In person only event ]
Dear Friends ~ a reminder of a most auspicious community activity ANYTIME to engage in, especially on all Merit Multiplying days such as SAKA DAWA 
From near or far - we can stay connected, sharing intentions, wishes, and heart dedications - please join us in writing the Heart Sutra in gold towards the CTCT Holy Object Project.
The Six Perfections ~ Paramitas with Geshe Thubten Sherab
The SIX PERFECTIONS with Geshe Sherab - Completed
~ ways to be more patient more generous more wise in our daily lives
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Alternate Sundays over 4 sessions 10 am - 11.30 am AEDT Oct 31 Nov 14, 28 Dec12
A course suitable for every inquiring mind ~ everyone welcomed
Audio recordings of this course can be found on CTCT Youtube
Affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT).
