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UPCOMING EVENTS
NOTE: Private retreats, new courses and personal booking is done through the Origins Office: 9764 1109 or email
< origins@iinet.net.au > unless otherwise stated.
This calendar may be added to or changed during the course of the year as new courses or events come on stream.
ARTIST RESIDENCE PROGRAM
This is a very exciting new venture for us whose time has come! We are getting a wonderful response and positions are rapidly filling up. There is a diverse range of arts and interests happening: visual, literary, movement and music.
The wedding of art and sustainable principles and actions for peace and mindfulness is a marriage for the sake of us all.
Info and enrol: lachlan.origins@gmail.com and www.originscentre.org
MONDAY MORNINGS at ORIGINS CENTRE
From 9am to 10am the Balingup Yoga Group is holding weekly yoga classes in the rotunda. Classes are by donation. Check their facebook page for more information.
MORNING MINDFULNESS @ ORIGINS CENTRE
Join us for morning mindfulness on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 9am until 9:45am in the rotunda at Origins.
PRIVATE RETREATS
There have recently been two private retreats happen at Tusita, a cabin/studio facility near Coorain. If you are interested in private retreat, please contact the Origins office origins@iinet.net.au Anyone doing private retreat should have some experience of Origins Centre and our general protocols.
GOVERNANCE
The centre relies on a culture of mutual respect and support and has done for 35 years. It is joy to provide the centre on a long term basis, as best we can. Your support in maintaining a well kept place and a friendly, helpful culture are, of course, what makes it all happen as well. Together we make Origins what it is.
2019
JANUARY
Sun. Jan.9th: 9:30AM at Coorain
PLAINSONG with Chime.
We are creating and rehearsing spoken word plainsong on the theme of mindfulness. Plainsong is an ancient form of human culture, practiced worldwide. One of its main uses for us is in the sharing of vital attitudes and understandings that inspire and direct us toward a common good. We aim to perform at Festival of Voice in Denmark at the end of May.
Info and participation: contact Chime Shore chimshore20@gmail.com
Sun. 20th January: 10:30am – 12noon at Yogalife, 2/64 Spencer St., Bunbury.
Mindfulness for 6-12 yrs old and their parent/guardian.
This is gentle, helpful and non invasive way of supporting calm, resilience and worth.
Info and enrol: contact Chim Shore chimshore20@gmail.com
FEBRUARY
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in February: Mindfulness in the Rotunda at 9am -9:45am
Sat. 2nd Feb: 3:30pm -5:30pm at Yogamoves, Shenton Park
SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG on the diverse expressions of compassion
Sun. 3rd Feb: 10am at Yogamoves, Shenton Park
WONGKUR of VAJRA YOGINI
The wongkur or empowerment teaching called Vajra Yogini in the Tibetan Karma Kagyu teaching. This is a ceremonial and symbolic teaching on creative energy and the path of meaningful freedom. It will be given in English, in a form accessible to us. Info and enrol: mindmed@tpg.com.au
5th Feb: 7pm - 9.30pm at Origins Centre. NEW MOON WOMEN'S GROUP with Chrissy.
6th Feb: Kindy from 10am until mid afternoon with a potluck shared lunch
Kindy is at the heart of Origins. It includes from pregnant til 4yrs old, though older kids are welcome too. The 10am kids’ secular service in the rotunda is especially for the littlies. Bring some food to share and check Kindy out on our fb site.
9th & 10th Feb: MINDFULNESS AND NATURE with Ian Hackett.
This weekend explore traditional mindfulness and the appreciation of ecology and the natural landscape.
www.facebook.com/tigleontingle
16th & 17th Feb: MULTIMEDIA ART WORKSHOP with Kerry Anne Jordison
Schedule and more info to be announced.
Kerry is a successful illustrator who will be doing an Artist Residence at Origins during Feb.
Contact Lachlan on lachlan.origins@gmail.com if you would like to attend.
Sun. 17th Feb: 3pm at Tig-le, 11 Tingle Avenue, Margaret River, with Chime
SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG. We will choose a theme and begin composing and rehearsing.
20th Feb: Kindy
Sat. 23rd & Sun 24th Feb: 9:30 til noon at Coorain. There is a potluck lunch on Saturday.
PLAINSONG with Chime. We are working on a song that expresses the ideas and aspirations of mindfulness practice.
Workshop continues from Jan. 9th. People can join in for the first time but, if the work appeals, then we need consistency.
Thurs 28th Feb: 6 - 7.30pm at Origins Centre.
BODY MANTRA YOGA with Chris Newell.
MARCH
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in March: Mindfulness in the Rotunda at 9am -9:45am
Every Wednesday in March and the first week in April: 5:30-7pm The first Philosophers Lecture series with Sholto.
Click here for more info
Sat. 2nd & 3rd March: 7 - 8.30am at Origins Centre- BODY MANTRA YOGA with Chris Newell
Sat. 2nd & 3rd March: 9am - I LIQ CHUAN MOVEMENT with Chris Newell and SETTING UP MINDFULNESS with Bevie Barker.
Click here for more info
Sat. 2nd March: 1 – 3:00pm at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park - PRIVATE CONVERSATION with Chime
Sat. 2nd March: 3:30 – 5:30PM at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park. SPOKEN WORD/ PLAINSONG on the diverse expressions of compassion. We continue toward a performance piece for the Festival of Song in Denmark.
Sun. 3rd March: 10am at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park
WONGKUR of TWELVE MANJUSRI with Chime
This ceremonial teaching is about the development of meaningful freedom. It is given in English in a form accessible to us. mindmed@tpg.com.au
6th March: Kindy
8th March: 6:30-7:45pm MINDFUL MEN with ian Hackett at Coorain
9th & 10th March: MINDFULNESS AND NATURE with Ian Hackett.
This weekend explore traditional mindfulness and the appreciation of ecology and the natural landscape.
www.facebook.com/tigleontingle
16th & 17th March: at Origins Centre
FELDENKRAIS and MINDFULNESS with Bevie Barker
This gentle approach to body healing through careful attention and consideration. Bevie is a Feldenkrais practitioner.
20 March: Kindy
23rd & 24th March: 9:30 am- 12noon at Coorain with potluck lunch afterward.
SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG with Chime
We continue toward performance (see above)
30th & 31st March: at Origins Centre. POETRY AND THE ELEMENTS weekend with Jaya.
Click here for more info
APRIL
3rd April: Kindy at Origins Centre with Anne and others.
Kindy is mainly focussed on pregnant til 4yrs old but older children re most welcome too. OC is a great adventure playground.
4th April - 7pm - 9.30pm - New Moon Women's Group
Sat. 6th April: 1pm- 3pm at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park - PRIVATE CONVERSATION with Chime
Sat. 6th April: 3:30pm at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park - Following on from his talk on Refuge in March Chime will speak about Purification as the second of the four parts of the Foundation Work [Ngondro] in Tibetan Buddhism. He will be presenting it in a secular form, open to us all, and yes, if you missed the first one, you can still come, as each of the parts is a practice on its own.
Sun. 7th April: 10am at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park - WONGKUR of NAMGYALMA with Chime
These Tibetan symbolic teachings have deep roots in human culture. This teaching celebrates the potential to live a more enlightened life, present in all people. NAMGYALMA is called the womb of all awakening; the mother of all buddhas.
Info and enrol: mindmed@tpg.com.au
7th -14th April: Healing Gods and Goddesses Archetypes Retreat with Mira Riddiford. Explore some of the archetypal themes of western culture into the depth of human nature and our place in the living world. Click here for more info.
Enrolment is required. www.wangapeka.org/healing-gods-goddesses-origins-australia-retreat-mira-riddiford/
16th, 17, 18 April 9am morning mndfulness with Chime, Anne and Lachlan
17th April 10:30-11:30am Teaching of Buddhadharma with Chime
23rd,24,25 April 9am mindfulness as above.
24th April 10:30-11:30am Teaching of Buddhadharma with Chime
17th April: Kindy
19th April, 6:30 til 7:45pm MIndful Men with Ian Hackett.
19th - 22nd April: 9:30am and 3:30 pm (Mon.22 at 9:30pm)
MINDFULNESS AND NATURE EASTER RETREAT with Ian Hackett. www.facebook.com/tigleontingle
27th & 28th April at Coorain
DISTILLING AND PLANT ESSENCES with Jill Mulvaney. See www.alembics.co.nz/workshops
An intensive two day workshop with craft distiller of aromatics, Jill Mulvaney from Alembics NZ. Learn about the ancient and enduring art of distillation using handmade Portuguese copper stills and modern stainless steel styles. Respectfully harness the unique, native plant power of Australian aromatics using a wide variety of plant extraction techniques. Accommodation is available at Origins.
Click here for more info or email Jill to enquire: info@alembics.co.nz
MAY
1st May: Kindy
Sat. 4th May: 1pm – 3pm at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park - PRIVATE CONVERSATION with Chime
Sat. 4th May: 3:30pm at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park - Class and discussion on generosity with reference to 'Mandala Offering' practice from the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. This teaching is about giving, receiving and sharing.
Sun. May 5th: 10am at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park - WONGKUR OF MAHAKALA which explores the qualities of steadfast courage and conviction in the practice of compassion. Info and enrol: mindmed@tpg.com.au
4th & 5th May: at Origins Centre
BUTEYKO BREATHING with Miranda Divine. Click here for more info
11th & 12th May: MINDFULNESS AND NATURE with Ian Hackett.
This weekend explore traditional mindfulness and the appreciation of ecology and the natural landscape. For more information and to enrol, please contact: tigleontingle@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/tigleontingle
15th May: Kindy
Friday 17th May: Change of time and date to 26th of May 4pm to 4.45pm.
MINDFULNESS IN SCHOOLS with Jamie Howell
Jamie is an experienced practitioner and teacher from New Zealand. He will introduce some thoughts about the value of mindfulness when properly taught to the young. Jamie says teachers and teaching are crucial to healthy community! Come and check it out and maybe there will be opportunities from this talk and discussion. Check out www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzTT0U_QLZQ
18th May: Change of time and date to 26th of May 2pm to 4pm - Balingup Recreation Centre
OPEN FLOOR MOVEMENT with Jamie Howell. This is a conscious dance practice that is well established in the realm of movement teaching. This will be a good way to end the May retreat.
18th May - 26th May: at Origins Centre
MAY MINDFULNESS RETREAT with Chime
This annual retreat is a chance to deepen your understanding and practical use of mindfulness teachings. It is a useful retreat for instructors of mindfulness. Chime has applied mindfulness in a variety of areas. Info and enrol: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
26th May: at Balingup Recreation Centre, SW Highway, Balingup
Jamie Howell and Juliana will present ‘Touching the Earth; Dancing the Dharma’, an open floor dance session from 2 – 4pm, followed by a talk from 4 -4:45pm. It will reflect Joanna Macey’s ‘Great Turning’, about the harmony of rites of passage with dharma.
Fresh from teaching in Brazil and NZ, Jamie and Juliana bring enthusiasm and experience to the vital question of youth support and empowerment.
29th May: Kindy
JUNE
Sat. 1st & Sun. 2nd June: at Origins Centre
INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE with Miranda Divine. Click here for more info
Sat. 8th & Sun. 9th June: at Origins Centre
MINDFULNESS AND CLAY with Anne Clark
Anne is a potter and mindfulness teacher who unites making, touch the earth and mindfulness practice. For more information and to enrol, please contact: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
12th June: Kindy
14th, 15th & 16th June: at Origins Centre
WOMEN’S CIRCLE RETREAT with Catherine Evans
A weekend of connection with self, others, and being reminded to just 'be' and to immerse in nurturing and non-judgement.
Info and enrol: http://bit.ly/WomensRetreatOriginsCentre Or email direct catherine@treeoflifeofwoman.com.au
26th June: Kindy
29th & 30th June: at Origins Centre
FELDENKRAIS and MINDFULNESS with Bevie Barker
This gentle approach to body healing through careful attention and consideration. Bevie is a Feldenkrais practitioner. For more information and to enrol, please contact origins@iinet.net.au
JULY THIS IS AN ARTIST RESIDENTS' MONTH
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in July: Mindfulness with Chime in the Rotunda at 9am -9:45am
Every Tuesday in July: Class in Buddhadharma with Chime 10:30 - 11:30am in the Rotunda
Wed 3rd July: 5.30pm - 7pm at Coorain
LANGUAGE AND PHILOSOPHY with Sholto.
Over five weeks, we will use accessible ideas and common experiences to trace the story of language and investigate its power.People are welcome to come to the first class and then asked to attend the rest of the series if the first appeals to them.
Sat. 6th July: 3:30pm at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park Talk on the the diverse pathways of transmission, related to the teaching of 'Transmission Yoga'.
Sun. 7th July: 10am at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park - WONGKUR OF GREEN TARA
This wongkur honours engaged and practical love epitomised by Green Tara. mindmed@tpg.com.au
6th & 7th July: at Origins Centre.
POETRY AND THE ELEMENTS weekend with Jaya and Miranda Aitken.
Click here for more info
10th July: Kindy. 10am until mid afternoon
10th July: week 2 of LANGUAGE AND PHILOSOPHY with Sholto. 5pm at Coorain
Sat.13th & Sun 14th July: at Origins Centre
MINDFULNESS AND CLAY with Anne Clark.
Anne is a skilled potter and teacher. Pottery is traditionally associated with the teaching of mindfulness.For more information and to register your attendance please contact Anne: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
14th July: 3pm at Coorain
Artist talk with Farzana Yeasmin. Farzana is a prolific and promising visual artist who lives and works in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Women have been some of the most prominent subjects in Farzana’s art. She has focused on bringing intimacy to paint by exploring the depth of romanticism between nature and women. Her paintings express this relationship through emotions, love, joy and sorrow and women living in nature without malice. Cost by dana.
17th July: week 3 of LANGUAGE AND PHILOSOPHY with Sholto. 5pm at Coorain
20th July: An electronic music exploration hosted by Lachlan and an Artist in Residence. We will playfully explore the process of making electronic music, writing lyrics and using experimental techniques and synthesisers to write and produce a collaborative music composition. Beginners are encouraged to come along and help make some tunes! All day workshop. First session at 10am, second session at 3. Cost by Dana. Contact lachlan.origins@gmail.com if you are interested.
21st July: Live at the Rotunda! Musical performance by resident artists and local musicians. FEATURING: Timbo Roberts , A Secret Special Guest, Intergalactic Warrior 1X-101, The Melancholy Flowers. From 3pm-7pm (set times announced soon). This is a family friendly event. All are welcome! Cost by Dana.
24th July: Kindy. 10am until mid afternoon
24th July: week 4 LANGUAGE AND PHILOSOPHY with Sholto. 5pm at Coorain
27th and 28th of July: Contemporary Painting & Traditional mindfulness with Lachlan Jefferys - Mindfulness is tool to assist us in living a peaceful and thriving life. When mindfulness is used within the realm of a painting practice it can help to foster a deeper understanding and enjoyment of ones materials, processes, ideas and mind-state. See our Facebook event page for more detail. Please email lachan.origins@gmail.com to book.
27th July: 7pm at Origins - Terence Munday will be conducting a brief workshop demonstrating his methodology of his recent photographic work involving illuminating the landscape at night. Come along and be inspired by one of Tasmania's best landscape photographers! Please register at lachlan.origins@gmail.com Cost by dana with all proceeds to Origins Centre.
28th July: Artist Talk at 3pm at Coorain with Terence Munday, an accomplished photographer with a Research Masters degree in Fine Art. Terence's practice involves the photographic representation of the natural environment, and he has had several exhibitions in his home state of Tasmania and has exhibited nationally and overseas. His talk will demonstrate his approach to mindfulness with an illustrated representation of his creative journey. Terence hopes his effort might encourage some who may be burdened with self-doubt to pick up that camera, brush or instrument and engage in any other creative pursuit they may have considered. It is never too late to start! Cost by dana with all proceeds to Origins Centre.
31st July: week 5 of LANGUAGE AND PHILOSOPHY with Sholto. 5pm at Coorain
AUGUST
Every Wednesday this month at 9am Mindfulness teaching, all welcome.
Sat 3rd & Sun 4th August: at Origins Centre - Introduction to Qigong Weekend with Stan Sieradski.
Qigong is based on a series of slow movements, breathing techniques and focused attention which helps to free up and increase the energy flow within the body, relaxing the body, calming the mind and bringing us into the present moment… the only place where life exists.
Qigong is simple yet has profound effects on Mind, Body and Spirit and is easy to learn, enjoyable to do and suitable for all ages and capabilities.
Click here for more info To enrol, please email origins@iinet.net.au
7th August: Kindy. 10am until mid afternoon with Anne and others. Potluck lunch.
Sat. 10th & Sun. 11th August: at Origins Centre.
MINDFULNESS AND DUTY MANAGER TRAINING WEEKEND with Anne.
Sorry, due to unforeseen events this weekend is cancelled
15th August: ORIGINS IS 36 YEARS OLD TODAY! The org. is actually three years older but the centre was established in 1983.
21st August: Kindy. 10am until mid afternoon with Anne and others. Potluck lunch.
Sun. 25th August: 10am at Coorain with Chime Shore
WONGKUR OF GURU YOGA. The honouring of mentors and influences which support wisdom and peaceful action. Info and enrol: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
Sat. 31st August - Sun. 8th September: at Origins with Chime
MINDFULNESS RETREAT
This retreat is especially for people with some experience of practice. Everyone receives personal attention and each person settles into a suitable degree of practice. Instruction is meditation proper will be given as people get settled into the retreat.
Info and enrol: origins@iinet.net.au
SEPTEMBER
No weekly yoga, mindfulness , Buddha dharma classes or kindy during the week long retreat - 31st August to the 8th of September.
Sat. 31st August - Sun. 8th September: at Origins with Chime
MINDFULNESS RETREAT
This retreat is especially for people with some experience of practice. Everyone receives personal attention and each person settles into a suitable degree of practice. Instruction is meditation proper will be given as people get settled into the retreat.
Info and enrol: origins@iinet.net.au
Sat. 14th & Sun.15th September: at Origins Centre
MINDFULNESS WEEKEND with Chime.
The weekend will focus on the 'Setting Up of Mindfulness' together with the integration of word and voiced sound. These tools of practice (setting up and word) are foundation practices and have lifelong application. For more information and to enrol, please contact: origins@iinet.net.au
15th September: Live in the Rotunda! 5pm-7pm Performances by artists in residence, Mark Joseph and Scott white. Supported by local musicians. The concert is by donation. Please be on time, and bring friends! It should be a great night. Check out some of Mark's music on his JJJ unearthed page https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/mark-joseph
18th September: Kindy. 10am until mid afternoon
Sat 21st & Sun 22nd September: at Origins Centre
FELDENKRAIS AND MINDFULNESS with Bevie Barker
Feldenkreis applies calm and attention to slow movement and careful exercise in relation to a particuar need. Bevie is an experienced Feldenkrais practioner. For information and to enrol, please contact: origins@iinet.net.au
28th September - 6th October: ANNUAL ZEN RETREAT with the Zen Group from Perth
Info and enrol: info@zgwa.org.au
No weekly yoga, mindfulness , Buddha dharma classes or kindy during the Zen retreat.
OCTOBER THIS IS AN ARTIST RESIDENTS' MONTH
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in October (except during the Zen retreat): Mindfulness with Chime in the Rotunda at 9am -9:45am
Sat. 5th October : 3:30 pm – 5pm at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park with Chime Shore Q&AEmphasis on the application of dharma to healing.
Sun. 6th October : 10am at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park with Chime Shore WONGKUR OF MEDICINE BUDDHA
THIS WONGKUR CELEBRATED 'UNIVERSAL MEDICINE' that is holistic and speaks to the whole of life.
Info and enrol: mindmed@tpg.com.au
Sat 12th & Sun 13th October: at Origins Centre
MINDFULNESS WEEKEND
16th October: Kindy. 10am until mid afternoon with Anne and others. Potluck lunch
Sat 19th & Sun 20th October: Origins - Private booking
Fri 25th October: at Origins Centre
9am - 11am: Conscious dance class with artist resident Selk. All welcome to attend this sacred dance ritual session.
Sun. 27th October: 10am at Coorain with Chime Shore
WONGKUR of RED CHENREZIG ‘Stirring the pit of samsara’
This wongkur involves the determination to protect all that live from indifference and carelessness and isolation.
30th October: Kindy
NOVEMBER THIS IS AN ARTIST RESIDENTS MONTH
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in November: Mindfulness with Chime in the Rotunda at 9am -9:45am
Fri 1st November: at Origins Centre
9am - 11am: Conscious dance class with artist resident Selk. All welcome to attend this sacred dance ritual session.
2nd & 3rd November: at Origins Centre BUNBURY YOGA GROUP….PRIVATE RETREAT
Sat. 2nd November at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park - Q&A with Chime
Sun. 3rd November at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park - WONGKUR of TERMA GURU RINPOCHE with Chime
This wongkur celebrates the value of insight and freedom of thought and view. The protection of insight that allows one to seek truth and be guided by it. This unusual text was written a millenium ago but is aimed at modern times when 'horses go on wheels and iron birds fly.' mindmed@tpg.com.au
Sat. 9th & Sun. 10th November: at Origins Centre
CLAY AND MINDFULNESS with Anne Clark
This weekend will combine Traditional Mindfulness with the exploration of touch and the senses through clay exploration and exercises. The simple exercises prime the hands to feel, and 'see for themselves' through touch, bringing more awareness to the body and as an avenue for the mind to come to a calm, absorbed, restful but alert state. The making of a pot and the setting up of Mindfulness share many similarities.
Classes will run for about one and a half hours at 9.30 and 3.30 Saturday and 9.30 Sunday.
Materials will be supplied, and classes are by donation. Please register your attendance with Anne at origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com or 97641275
13th November: Kindy
Sat 16th & Sun 17th November: at Origins Centre
Wooing the Soul: Rhythm & Voice for Re-enchantment
This is a weekend musical retreat with Branan Silvius, exploring the magical confluence between voice and percussion. For inquiries and bookings, please contact: Branan 0488966951 or branandubh@gmail.com
Sat 23rd November: at Origins Centre
10am: VOCAL WORKSHOP with Beth
This 1.5 hour workshop is all about sounds and rhythm to produce music as a group. It's completely vocal and will appeal to all ages from young to older. Our voice is our main way of expression, furthermore creating sounds with a group encourages feelings of unity and joy. We will play with making vocal sounds, layering, creating rhythm, and also include some practices to help us align with our throat centre (Vishuddhi chakra) as well as postures to open the throat. So come along, find your voice and create some music! Cost by donation to Origins Centre.
Please click for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/556770128399171/
Wed. 27th November - Sun. 1st December
FAMILY RETREAT AND PEACE PAGODA DAY.
This annual family get together is a wonderful time. There are many kids and families that are familiar with Origins and our Kindy so it’s a welcoming environment. A special Kindy session is held each day and there are lots of activities.
DECEMBER
On Sunday the 1st of December, we celebrate the 18th anniversary of our wonderful World Peace Pagoda. It is the 18th anniversary of this sacred site. Please come and bless the Pagoda with water, flowers and words.
Fri 6th to Sun 8th December: at Origins Centre
WOMEN’S CIRCLE RETREAT with Catherine Evans.
This retreat is fully booked. For more information, please email catherine@treeoflifeofwoman.com.au
Sat 7th December at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park: Q & A with Chime
Sun 8th December at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park: Wongkur of Maitreya, the future awakening mind. For info and to enrol: mindmed@tpg.com.au
11th December: Kindy 10am until mid afternoon with Anne and others. Potluck lunch.
Sat. 14th & Sun. 15th December: at Origins Centre
MINDFULNESS WEEKEND with Chime.
For more information and to enrol, please contact: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
Tuesday 17th December: Origins Centre closes for 2019.
Perth Teachings with Chime -Yoga Moves, 45 Evans Street, Shenton Park
Sat.February 2nd @ 3:30pm -5:30pm - SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG on the diverse expressions of compassion.
Sun. February 3rd: 10am - WONGKUR of VAJRA YOGINI
The wongkur or empowerment teaching called Vajra Yogini in the Tibetan Karma Kagyu teaching. This is a ceremonial and symbolic teaching on creative energy and the path of meaningful freedom. It will be given in English, in a form accessible to us. Info and enrol: mindmed@tpg.com.au
Sat. March 2nd: 1pm – 3:00pm - PRIVATE CONVERSATION with Chime
Sat. March 2nd: 3:30pm – 5:30pm - SPOKEN WORD/ PLAINSONG on the diverse expressions of compassion. We continue toward a performance piece for the Festival of Song in Denmark.
Sun. March 3rd: 10am - WONGKUR of TWELVE MANJUSRI with Chime
This ceremonial teaching is about the development of meaningful freedom. It is given in English in a form accessible to us. Info and enrol: mindmed@tpg.com.au
Sat. April 6th: 1pm- 3pm - PRIVATE CONVERSATION with Chime
Sat. April 6th: 3:30pm - SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG continues to rehearse the many hands of compassion based on 1000 armed Chenrezig.
Sun. April 7th: 10am - WONGKUR of NAMGYALMA with Chime
These Tibetan symbolic teachings have deep roots in human culture. This teaching celebrates the potential to live a more enlightened life, present in all people. NAMGYALMA is called the womb of all awakening; the mother of all buddhas.
Info and enrol: mindmed@tpg.com.au
Sat. May 4th: 1pm – 3pm - PRIVATE CONVERSATION with Chime
Sat. May 4th: 3:30pm - Teaching and discussion of GENEROSITY, based on 'Mandala offering': giving, receiving and sharing
Sun. May 5th: 10am - WONGKUR OF MAHAKALA which explores the quality of steadfast courage and conviction in the realm of peacemaking. Info and enrol: mindmed@tpg.com.au
Sat. July 6th: 3:30pm - Talk and discussion on transmission and the dialogue of wisdom.
Sun. July 7th: 10am - WONGKUR OF GREEN TARA
GREEN TARA means deep, lasting care or unconditional love. Realising her meaning is a protection from depletion and burnout. mindmed@tpg.com.au
Sat. October 5th: 3:30 pm – 5pm Q&A with Chime Shore
Sun. October 6th: 10am with Chime Shore
WONGKUR of MEDICINE BUDDHA This wongkur celebrates Universal Medicine, the foundations of healing.
Info and enrol: mindmed@tpg.com.au
Sat. November 2nd - Q&A with Chime
Sun. November 3rd - TERMA WONGKUR OF GURU RINPOCHE
This unusual wongkur celebrates the value of insight and freedom of thought and view. The protection of insight that allows one to seek truth and be guided by it. Written a millenium ago, the text was hidden until 'horses go on wheels and iron birds fly. mindmed@tpg.com.au
Sat December 7th - 3.30pm - Q & A with Chime
Sun December 8th: 10am - WONGKUR OF MAITREYA - the future awakening mind. For more information and to enrol: mindmed@tpg.com.au
THANKYOU
Thank you for taking an interest in Origins Centre’s programs, courses and events. We endeavour to offer a well run, inclusive and kind place.
The entire enterprise is run on the idea of mutual support and fair exchange. We are a not-for profit charity.