Upcoming Events
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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.
At 10.30am come and join in circle dancing in the rotunda.
MORNING MINDFULNESS @ ORIGINS CENTRE
During FEB., MARCH, JULY, NOV. AND DEC. on Tues, Wed. and Thurs. mornings at 9am until 9:45am in the rotunda at Origins. These are the months of the Artist Residence Program.
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 with Chime 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 with Chime in the Rotunda at 9am -9:45am
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
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 (times to be announced)
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.
Sat. 6th April: 1pm- 3pm at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park - PRIVATE CONVERSATION with Chime
Sat. 6th April: 3:30pm at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park - SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG continues to rehearse the many hands of compassion based on 1000 armed Chenrezig.
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
6th -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/
17th April: Kindy
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
Jill is an old friend who has expertise born of a lifetime of experience with essences. This will be a fantastic opportunity. She can arrange the purchase of her wonderful distillation equipment too. Enrolment is required.
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 - SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG this is a final rehearsal of the many hands of kindness (1000 armed Chenrezig)
Sun. May 5th: 10am at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park - WONGKUR OF MAHAKALA which explores the quality of steadfast courage and conviction in the realm of peacemaking. Info and enrol: mindmed@tpg.com.au
4th & 5th May: at Origins Centre
BUTEYKO BREATHING with Miranda Divine. Click here for more info
15th May: Kindy
Friday 17th May: 7:30pm - 9pm at Coorain
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: 9am at Origins 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 enter the May retreat. Jamie will be attending and may do extra early morning classes as well.
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@iinet.net.au
29th May: Kindy
Fri. 31st May – Mon. 3rd June: Denmark
FESTIVAL OF VOICE with all involved in plainsong performance. Contact Chime chimshore20@gmail.com
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.
12th June: Kindy
14th, 15th & 16th June: at Origins Centre
WOMEN’S CIRCLE RETREAT with Catherine Evans
Catherine has run these retreats for women for some time. Details will be announced soon.
Info and enrol: http://bit.ly/WomensRetreatOriginsCentre Or email direct catherine@treeoflifeofwoman.com.au
Mon. 17th June – Fri. 21st June: at Origins Centre
Mindfulness and Nature retreat with Ian Hackett, from Tig-le, Margaret River. www.facebook.com/tigleontingle
26th June: Kindy
Sat. 29th June: 9:30am – 12pm at Coorain
New directions in mantra, followed by potluck lunch with Chime
Sun 30th June: 10am at Coorain with Chime
WONGKUR of 12 Manjusris about the dimensions of intellectual freedom. Info and enrol through origins@iinet.net.au
JULY
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in July: Mindfulness with Chime in the Rotunda at 9am -9:45am
Sat. 6th July: 3:30pm at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park - TALK and SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG on transmission and the dialogue of wisdom.
Sun. 7th July: 10am at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park - WONGKUR OF GURU RINPOCHE
This wongkur honours all people and influences that support the finding and growing of wisdom. It includes respect for mentoring, training and the sharing of experience involved. Info and enrol: mindmed@tpg.com.au
6th & 7th July at Origins Centre. POETRY AND THE ELEMENTS weekend with Jaya.
Click here for more info
10th July: Kindy. 10am until mid afternoon
Sat.13th & Sun 14th July: 9:30am and 3:30pm at Origins Centre
MINDFULNESS AND CLAY with Anne Clark. INFO AND ENROL THROUGH ANNE < origins@iinet.net.au >
Anne is a skilled potter and teacher. Pottery is traditionally associated with the teaching of mindfulness.
24th July: Kindy. 10am until mid afternoon
Sat. 27th July: 9:30am with Chime Shore at Coorain
SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG RE. WRATHFUL GREAT MOTHER
Sun. 28th July: 10am at Coorain with Chime Shore
WONGKUR of GREAT MOTHER
This wongkur involves the determination to protect all that live from indifference and carelessness and isolation.
Info and enrol origins@iinet.net.au
AUGUST
Sat. 3rd August : 3:30pm at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park - SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG RE. GREEN TARA with Chime. Info and enrol: mindmed@tpg.com.au
Sun. 4th August : 10am at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park - WONGKUR OF GREEN TARA with Chime
The honouring of respite,shelter and protection.
7th August: Kindy. 10am until mid afternoon with Anne and others. Potluck lunch.
Sat. 10th August: 9:30am and 3:30pm; Sun. 11th August: 9:30am at Origins Centre
MINDFULNESS and NATURE with Ian Hackett
www.facebook.com/tigleontingle
16th,17th & 18th August: at Origins Centre
PRIVATE RETREAT with AA. This is an exclusive retreat through invitation only.
21st August: Kindy. 10am until mid afternoon with Anne and others. Potluck lunch.
Sat. 24th August: 9:30am til noon at Coorain with Chime Shore
SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG RE. TRANSMISSION
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@iinet.net.au>
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
Sat. 14th September: 9:30 am and 3:30pm; Sun.15th September: 9:30am
MINDFULNESS AND NATURE with Ian Hackett. www.facebook.com/tigleontingle
18th September: Kindy. 10am until mid afternoon
28th September - 6th October: ANNUAL ZEN RETREAT with the Zen Group from Perth
Info and enrol: info@zgwa.org.au
OCTOBER
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in October: Mindfulness with Chime in the Rotunda at 9am -9:45am
2nd October: Kindy. 10am until mid afternoon with Anne and others. Potluck lunch
Sat. 5th October : 3:30 pm – 5pm at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park with Chime Shore
SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG RE. RED CHENREZIG
Sun. 6th October : 10am at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park with Chime Shore
WONGKUR of RED CHENREZIG
This wongkur involves the determination to protect all that live from indifference, carelessness and isolation.
Info and enrol: mindmed@tpg.com.au
16th October: Kindy. 10am until mid afternoon with Anne and others. Potluck lunch
26th & 27th October: at Origins Centre
BUNBURY YOGA GROUP….PRIVATE RETREAT
Sat. 26th October: 9:30am – noon with potluck lunch at Coorain with Chime Shore
SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG RE RED CHENREZIG
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
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in November: Mindfulness with Chime in the Rotunda at 9am -9:45am
Sat. 2nd November at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park - SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG RE SAGE GREEN VAJRAPANI
Sun. 3rd November at Yoga Moves, Shenton Park - WONGKUR OF SAGE GREEN VAJRAPANI
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. mindmed@tpg.com.au
Sat. 9th & Sun. 10th November: at Origins Centre
CLAY AND MINDFULNESS with Anne Clark
Anne is an experienced potter, ceramicist and meditator.
13th November: Kindy
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.
11th December: Kindy 10am until mid afternoon with Anne and others. Potluck lunch.
Sat. 14th & Sun. 15th December: (Sat 9:30am and 3:30pm & Sun. 9:3oam) at Origins Centre
NATURE and MINDFULNESS with Ian Hackett
Ian is an experienced mindfulness teacher and Landcare professional. He teaches an approachable and useful way of practice that is very much aligned to the needs of our daily lives and the living world. He is used to working with all ages. www.facebook.com/tigleontingle
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 - SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG this is a final rehearsal of the many hands of kindness (1000 armed Chenrezig)
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 SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG on transmission and the dialogue of wisdom.
Sun. July 7th: 10am - WONGKUR OF GURU RINPOCHE
This wongkur honours all people and influences that support the finding and growing of wisdom. It includes respect for mentoring, training and the sharing of experience involved. Info and enrol: mindmed@tpg.com.au
Sat. August 3rd: 3:30pm - SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG RE. GREEN TARA with Chime. Info and enrol: mindmed@tpg.com.au
Sun. August 4th: 10am -WONGKUR OF GREEN TARA with Chime
The honouring of respite,shelter and protection.
Sat. October 5th: 3:30 pm – 5pm with Chime Shore
SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG RE. RED CHENREZIG
Sun. October 6th: 10am with Chime Shore
WONGKUR of RED CHENREZIG
This wongkur involves the determination to protect all that live from indifference, carelessness and isolation.
Info and enrol: mindmed@tpg.com.au
Sat. November 2nd - SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG RE SAGE GREEN VAJRAPANI
Sun. November 3rd - WONGKUR OF SAGE GREEN VAJRAPANI
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. mindmed@tpg.com.au
Tig-le Margaret River Teaching with Chime -Director and Teacher at Tig-le is Ian Hackett
Sun. February 17th: 3pm - SPOKEN WORD/PLAINSONG. We will choose a theme and begin composing and rehearsing.
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.