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Origins Centre Update 26th February 2020
SURVEY: Our east boundary has now been surveyed and pegged by Roger Machin, a surveyor in Bridgetown. Now we can begin to locate visitor access and a Pagoda Attendants residence behind the Alcove.
Thanks to Jim for helping and therefore reducing our cost.
NUNS: Anne and Theda will depart on April 6th and return April 20th from a trip to the nuns in Rumtek. Their task will be to establish clear protocols with the nuns' bank manager, a local nuns support group of local women, and the nuns themselves re the recording, accounting and reporting of welfare given to the nunnery. THEN we can begin to outreach globally to other related dharma groups.
If you would like to help Anne with costs, please do...the account is
CBA 066504 (BSB) and 10128642 (Account).
This is an important step, long coming!!
BIG THANKS TO NZ FRIENDS Mandy, Shelley S and Shelley T. and friends for yet more fundraisers on behalf of the nuns. We have all done so well over so long on this important issue. It will, in the end, be a statement of value in the dharma community. The nuns will have secure, independent welfare.
MAINTENANCE: Jarrad is currently working with us to learn and assess the position of maintenance manager at Origins. This will be very liberating for Chim and also ensure more consistent care. Thanks Jarrad.
Steve has begun donating two hours, twice a week, to do gardening and raking. He plans on making a kitchen herb garden near the steps going to the accomodation as well as pruning and improving where he can. Many thanks Steven. A gardener is a great asset for sure.
ALCOVE DOORS: Fazli recently repaired and installed the Alcove doors. These beautiful doors will soon be sanded and varnished. Thanks for your understanding and help Fazli.
THE NEW BELL STAND is being prepared for a final paint.
The MON COMMUNITY in Perth recently visited again with their wonderful shared food and friendliness. It is encouraging that our teachings allow close relations between cultures and people.
ART, ACTIVISM AND MINDFULNESS are themes being fostered by our resident organiser, Timbo. The atmosphere of involvement, interest and enthusiasm is good to feel. Good on you all.
THANKS: The gifts that flow to Origins, financial and in kind, ensure our survival and wellbeing.
To our duty managers, organisers, workers, friends and collaborators many thanks of appreciation.
Thanks to Beth and her ongoing interest and application. Her efforts and courses support charity, Days for Girls being one of them. Her work also supports Origins and very much includes little children and parents. The Origins culture, already family friendly, can only benefit.
Thanks Steve for cleaning the solar hot water panels.
Thanks Timbo for researching a PA sound system for Origins to buy. This will assist our concerts and art talks.
Upcoming Events
When an event says 'Overnight guests welcome,' guests can stay Fri-Mon (or part thereof). Please book accommodation by sending an e-mail to the office: origins@iinet.net.au. For retreats / weekends where this is not specified, please contact the course provider for accommodation bookings.
Music Weekend at Origins - 7 & 8 March
7th March - Live from the Rotunda. Musical performances from 3pm featuring Stuart McPhillips, Melancholy Flowers, Maxwell Erstwhiler, Tim Bo, Roses for Renata. By donation to Origins Centre.
8th March: Timbo Roberts will run a talk "An Introduction To Recording Your Own Music" at 10am. By donation. For information and to enrol, please contact: timbo.origins@gmail.com
Mindfulness Weekend - 14 & 15 March
Mindfulness will be taught according to ancient tradition. Chime will instruct in a foundation of mindfulness exercise called 'Setting Up'.
Sessions are at 9:30am and 3:30pm on Saturday and 9:30am on Sunday.
Day attendance is welcome. For more information and to enrol, please contact: origins@iinet.net.au
Mindfulness and Art with Timbo - 21 & 22 March
Explore the playful and insightful relationships between contemporary painting and traditional mindfulness. You will have the opportunity to create your own artwork to take home. For more information and to enrol, please contact: timbo.origins@gmail.com
“Held together with stories” - 28 & 29 March
An immersive weekend with storyteller and poet Jaya Penelope.
Over this weekend Jaya will tell one great initiatory story and guide you to explore its layers and resonances in your own life through reflection, journaling, creative writing, ritual, meditation, time alone in nature and time with others in community. To enrol, please contact: mistressmadrigal@yahoo.com.au
'Breathe into Happier' Women's Circle Weekend - 3 to 5 April
Join Catherine Evans for a weekend of sharing, connection, insight and also rest and rejuvenation. Learn ways to be with what is happening in our lives and also to allow happiness to reside alongside. For more information and to enrol, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/572411436903057/
Mindfulness Mini-Retreat - 10 - 13 April
Mindfulness will be supplemented by some work with symbols and inner creativity, as a means to deepen interest and increase focus.
For more info and to enrol, please contact: origins@iinet.net.au
Regular Weekly Program
The 'Setting Up of Mindfulness' sessions continue on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9-9:45am in the Rotunda at Origins. Anyone is welcome to join!
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Plainsong (Puja) and Breakfast, 6.30-7.30am at Coorain.
Wednesday Puja in the Rotunda at Origins at 8.30am.
Yoga with Beth - Monday 9am - all welcome. By donation to Days for Girls.
Chanting Meditation with Beth - Wednesday 5.30pm. By donation.
Yin Yoga with Deniz - Thursday 10.30am. By donation. Last class 5th of March.
Donations: We are a charitable organization and your donations make the difference! If you would like to support us financially, our bank details are:
Origins Centre
BSB 066504 Account Number: 10017993
Origins Centre Coorain Account
BSB 066504 Account Number: 10056415
GOVERNANCE
The Origins Committee of Management has full responsibility for all administration, management, landcare, finance, maintenance, media and teaching at OC and Coorain. The responsibility is represented on-site by committee members or on-site duty managers. Many friends help. OC is a registered, charitable not-for-profit NGO that offers its services, land and infrastructure on a donation basis. Origins is run and used by volunteers and supported by core paid work.
Present: Chime Shore, Anne Clark, Rosemary Kelly, Sholto Spradbury, Anne Marie Lapinski, Shavi Klaphake and Sondra Noonan.
Guests: Timbo Roberts, Steve Hutchins
1) Motion to open a new 'Back of House' account at Bankwest, Bridgetown with 4 signatories: Bryan Shore (Chairperson), Anne Clark (Treasurer), Sondra Noonan (Secretary) and Rosemary Kelly (Committee member). The method of operation will be 2 signatories required to sign cheques and conduct transactions. This account is to only be used for longterm back of house staff.
Moved: Anne Marie; Seconded: Sholto
2) Motion to allow Origins Centre to support the Triton Ute owned by Chim as the ute is used almost entirely for OC work.
Moved: Anne Seconded: Rosemary
3)Motion to confirm that all money held in trust for the Rumtek nuns is only to be used for their practical welfare. ( 066 504(BSB); 10122996 (account number))
Moved: Anne; Seconded: Anne Marie
4) Motion to consider Origins' joining Climate Council and contribute $50/month to them.
5)Motion to ask Blackwood Biosecurity to begin a rabbit control program at Origins. Chim to co-ordinate.
Moved: Shavi Seconded: Sondra
Next Meeting - 11th March 2020 - 1.30pm at the Origins Centre.
Thank you everyone,
Team Origins
SURVEY: Our east boundary has now been surveyed and pegged by Roger Machin, a surveyor in Bridgetown. Now we can begin to locate visitor access and a Pagoda Attendants residence behind the Alcove.
Thanks to Jim for helping and therefore reducing our cost.
NUNS: Anne and Theda will depart on April 6th and return April 20th from a trip to the nuns in Rumtek. Their task will be to establish clear protocols with the nuns' bank manager, a local nuns support group of local women, and the nuns themselves re the recording, accounting and reporting of welfare given to the nunnery. THEN we can begin to outreach globally to other related dharma groups.
If you would like to help Anne with costs, please do...the account is
CBA 066504 (BSB) and 10128642 (Account).
This is an important step, long coming!!
BIG THANKS TO NZ FRIENDS Mandy, Shelley S and Shelley T. and friends for yet more fundraisers on behalf of the nuns. We have all done so well over so long on this important issue. It will, in the end, be a statement of value in the dharma community. The nuns will have secure, independent welfare.
MAINTENANCE: Jarrad is currently working with us to learn and assess the position of maintenance manager at Origins. This will be very liberating for Chim and also ensure more consistent care. Thanks Jarrad.
Steve has begun donating two hours, twice a week, to do gardening and raking. He plans on making a kitchen herb garden near the steps going to the accomodation as well as pruning and improving where he can. Many thanks Steven. A gardener is a great asset for sure.
ALCOVE DOORS: Fazli recently repaired and installed the Alcove doors. These beautiful doors will soon be sanded and varnished. Thanks for your understanding and help Fazli.
THE NEW BELL STAND is being prepared for a final paint.
The MON COMMUNITY in Perth recently visited again with their wonderful shared food and friendliness. It is encouraging that our teachings allow close relations between cultures and people.
ART, ACTIVISM AND MINDFULNESS are themes being fostered by our resident organiser, Timbo. The atmosphere of involvement, interest and enthusiasm is good to feel. Good on you all.
THANKS: The gifts that flow to Origins, financial and in kind, ensure our survival and wellbeing.
To our duty managers, organisers, workers, friends and collaborators many thanks of appreciation.
Thanks to Beth and her ongoing interest and application. Her efforts and courses support charity, Days for Girls being one of them. Her work also supports Origins and very much includes little children and parents. The Origins culture, already family friendly, can only benefit.
Thanks Steve for cleaning the solar hot water panels.
Thanks Timbo for researching a PA sound system for Origins to buy. This will assist our concerts and art talks.
Upcoming Events
When an event says 'Overnight guests welcome,' guests can stay Fri-Mon (or part thereof). Please book accommodation by sending an e-mail to the office: origins@iinet.net.au. For retreats / weekends where this is not specified, please contact the course provider for accommodation bookings.
Music Weekend at Origins - 7 & 8 March
7th March - Live from the Rotunda. Musical performances from 3pm featuring Stuart McPhillips, Melancholy Flowers, Maxwell Erstwhiler, Tim Bo, Roses for Renata. By donation to Origins Centre.
8th March: Timbo Roberts will run a talk "An Introduction To Recording Your Own Music" at 10am. By donation. For information and to enrol, please contact: timbo.origins@gmail.com
Mindfulness Weekend - 14 & 15 March
Mindfulness will be taught according to ancient tradition. Chime will instruct in a foundation of mindfulness exercise called 'Setting Up'.
Sessions are at 9:30am and 3:30pm on Saturday and 9:30am on Sunday.
Day attendance is welcome. For more information and to enrol, please contact: origins@iinet.net.au
Mindfulness and Art with Timbo - 21 & 22 March
Explore the playful and insightful relationships between contemporary painting and traditional mindfulness. You will have the opportunity to create your own artwork to take home. For more information and to enrol, please contact: timbo.origins@gmail.com
“Held together with stories” - 28 & 29 March
An immersive weekend with storyteller and poet Jaya Penelope.
Over this weekend Jaya will tell one great initiatory story and guide you to explore its layers and resonances in your own life through reflection, journaling, creative writing, ritual, meditation, time alone in nature and time with others in community. To enrol, please contact: mistressmadrigal@yahoo.com.au
'Breathe into Happier' Women's Circle Weekend - 3 to 5 April
Join Catherine Evans for a weekend of sharing, connection, insight and also rest and rejuvenation. Learn ways to be with what is happening in our lives and also to allow happiness to reside alongside. For more information and to enrol, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/572411436903057/
Mindfulness Mini-Retreat - 10 - 13 April
Mindfulness will be supplemented by some work with symbols and inner creativity, as a means to deepen interest and increase focus.
For more info and to enrol, please contact: origins@iinet.net.au
Regular Weekly Program
The 'Setting Up of Mindfulness' sessions continue on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9-9:45am in the Rotunda at Origins. Anyone is welcome to join!
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Plainsong (Puja) and Breakfast, 6.30-7.30am at Coorain.
Wednesday Puja in the Rotunda at Origins at 8.30am.
Yoga with Beth - Monday 9am - all welcome. By donation to Days for Girls.
Chanting Meditation with Beth - Wednesday 5.30pm. By donation.
Yin Yoga with Deniz - Thursday 10.30am. By donation. Last class 5th of March.
Donations: We are a charitable organization and your donations make the difference! If you would like to support us financially, our bank details are:
Origins Centre
BSB 066504 Account Number: 10017993
Origins Centre Coorain Account
BSB 066504 Account Number: 10056415
GOVERNANCE
The Origins Committee of Management has full responsibility for all administration, management, landcare, finance, maintenance, media and teaching at OC and Coorain. The responsibility is represented on-site by committee members or on-site duty managers. Many friends help. OC is a registered, charitable not-for-profit NGO that offers its services, land and infrastructure on a donation basis. Origins is run and used by volunteers and supported by core paid work.
Present: Chime Shore, Anne Clark, Rosemary Kelly, Sholto Spradbury, Anne Marie Lapinski, Shavi Klaphake and Sondra Noonan.
Guests: Timbo Roberts, Steve Hutchins
1) Motion to open a new 'Back of House' account at Bankwest, Bridgetown with 4 signatories: Bryan Shore (Chairperson), Anne Clark (Treasurer), Sondra Noonan (Secretary) and Rosemary Kelly (Committee member). The method of operation will be 2 signatories required to sign cheques and conduct transactions. This account is to only be used for longterm back of house staff.
Moved: Anne Marie; Seconded: Sholto
2) Motion to allow Origins Centre to support the Triton Ute owned by Chim as the ute is used almost entirely for OC work.
Moved: Anne Seconded: Rosemary
3)Motion to confirm that all money held in trust for the Rumtek nuns is only to be used for their practical welfare. ( 066 504(BSB); 10122996 (account number))
Moved: Anne; Seconded: Anne Marie
4) Motion to consider Origins' joining Climate Council and contribute $50/month to them.
5)Motion to ask Blackwood Biosecurity to begin a rabbit control program at Origins. Chim to co-ordinate.
Moved: Shavi Seconded: Sondra
Next Meeting - 11th March 2020 - 1.30pm at the Origins Centre.
Thank you everyone,
Team Origins
