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Setting Up for the Future
Origins has always emphasised the principle of 'Dana' - a dharma word meaning, 'fair exchange, generosity, compassionate economics,' whether by donations, fees or wages. Dana, so far, has been exemplified through freely given donations of financial and in-kind support. Paying fair wages with good workplace conditions is indeed an example of Dana! We can support friends and gain their kind efforts and attention.
Volunteers are harder to come by now and most people need to earn, so we are employing friends to do core jobs in the office, maintenance, cleaning and landcare. It means we must raise $30,000 more per year. If we can successfully raise the funds then we will be more secure for the future. Management oversight, some maintenance and accommodation remains by donation.
Some Ideas to Raise Funds
Brainstorm with us! Your input is requested!
1) Encourage large or small personal fundraisers (like Chrissy did at Kidogo). If a number of people did various events not reliant on our community, then that would increase our network and raise funds. Origins facilities could be used.
2) Donations. Perhaps you are in a position to help?
3) More retreats by ourselves or other groups (such as the Zen Group). Is there someone to research this?
4) Facebook promotion. Please continue to share about Origins Centre and our events far and wide.
5) Encourage full capacity at our events. All rooms have double occupancy... could you bring a friend or family member? More attendees means more security for the Origins Centre.
6) Encourage new applicants to bring their own clients/group.
7) Allowing guests to stay Fri, Sat AND Sun nights.
8) Origins Products: seeds, books. Stay tuned as these ideas are already in the works. Do you have any other ideas for products to generate income?
9) Community outreach - if you know of an organisation or group who might enjoy Origins, please contact them and put them in touch. We will all benefit!
New Weekend Opportunity & Coorain Weekend Update
The Coorain weekends are now open for use by other groups. Chime will conduct the Maitreya (Sacred Art and Theatre) sessions at Coorain on the Saturday of each Coorain weekend only. We start at 9.30 and work all morning; have a lunch together and then work after lunch until mid-afternoon.
Respite Weekends
Sholto's first weekend of each month is now open to all who want some respite, down time or study time. Sholto is familiar with a range of skills in movement, academic study and mindfulness. He will be available for consultation and instruction for anyone wanting input. Mindfulness classes will not follow the normal 9.30/3.30/9.30 schedule, but rather be available by request. Maybe you just want to rest and walk? If you need rest and renewal, please do come and try Origins. Bookings for Respite Weekends are necessary. Please e-mail origins@iinet.net.au
Landcare
200 new plants are ready to be planted. Some planting is taking place this week during Ian's Mindfulness and Nature 5-day Retreat. Our entry bridge is fire-ready, paths have been raked, we are controlling bridal creeper and nature re-growth is strong. Come visit to enjoy our gardens and walk trails!
Weekend/Course/Retreat On-Duty Managers
Anne-Marie, Bevie, Coral, Jim, Lorraine, Marcia, Marissa and Sondra have taken on some responsibility. Awhina and Cameron are joining soon, too. The more volunteer 'on-duty' managers to call on, the lighter the load for everyone. Can you help? Please do get in touch.
We give thanks to these people who ensure our weekends, courses and retreats go more smoothly and the Origins Centre is secure. We are asking them to stay Fri, Sat and Sun nights (if possible) during weekend events so guests can fully enjoy their time at Origins. Anne and Chime will back up when on-duty managers can't do the three nights.
Ian's Mindfulness and Nature 5-day Retreat
This fully-booked retreat has been taking place this week at Origins. Everyone is settled and enjoying the process. The retreat ends this Friday - Thank you, Ian!
Bakkahi
Congratulations to a great success in the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre. Vahri, Sholto, Chrissy, Millie, all the cast and supportive friends & family made it happen, but especially Vahri, the director. Much appreciated! A great evening!
Perth Teachings
Last weekends' Wongkur was well attended. We are developing forms of practice that suit our culture. Chime will be in Perth 10-12 July plus 16-21 July. If you would like to host a class or arrange a meeting, please contact him via e-mail chimshore20@gmail.com or text 0457 490 025.
Upcoming Events
Maitreya at Coorain
Please note change: This class is taking place ONLY Saturday 23 June at Coorain, 64 Lukis St. Balingup from 9.30am. Please bring a dish to share for potluck lunch. We will continue the class after lunch until mid-afternoon.
Maitreya is the Buddha of selfless love. The meaning of this awakening is continuously unfolding and developing through history. Today we recognise that the new Buddha is a collective awakening in the spirit of collaboration and dialogue, so we must develop practices and understandings that promote a safe just world governance. This is viewed as a sacred undertaking, a deep experimental practice involving co operative, creative input and discussion.
Respite Weekend with Sholto
7 & 8 July. Guests are welcome to request Mindfulness instruction. Please book your accommodation via e-mail.
Mindfulness with Chime
14 & 15 July. Classes are 9.30 and 3.30 Sat. and 9.30 Sun. There's still some room for guests this weekend.
Poetry and the Elements with Jaya
21 & 22 July. Classes are 9.30 and 3.30 Sat. and 9.30 Sun. More details to come. A great opportunity to do some Mindfulness and some writing!
Wish List
Strong, big timber table for outdoor use.
Regular Weekly Program
Wednesdays - 8.30am puja in the Rotunda at Origins. 9am Mindfulness class. Potluck lunch at 12:30. Alternate Wednesdays for Kindy.
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Plainsong (Puja) and Breakfast, 6.30-8am at Coorain.
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, maintenance and teaching at OC and Coorain. Senior practitioners from Coorain represent that responsibility on-site with the support of resident helpers at Origins. The longer a helper stays, the more responsibility they can assume. Many friends voluntarily lend a hand. OC is a registered charitable not-for-profit NGO that offers its services on a donation basis. Origins is run and used by volunteers - blessings.
Origins Committee Meeting held at 12.55pm on Wednesday 20 June 2018 at Coorain, Balingup, WA.
Present: B (Chim) Shore, Rosemary Kelly, Anne Clark, Sholto Spradbury, Marissa Stern and Z (Shavi) Khaphake.
Next Meeting 1pm Wednesday 4 July at Origins.
Thank you everyone,
Team Origins
Origins has always emphasised the principle of 'Dana' - a dharma word meaning, 'fair exchange, generosity, compassionate economics,' whether by donations, fees or wages. Dana, so far, has been exemplified through freely given donations of financial and in-kind support. Paying fair wages with good workplace conditions is indeed an example of Dana! We can support friends and gain their kind efforts and attention.
Volunteers are harder to come by now and most people need to earn, so we are employing friends to do core jobs in the office, maintenance, cleaning and landcare. It means we must raise $30,000 more per year. If we can successfully raise the funds then we will be more secure for the future. Management oversight, some maintenance and accommodation remains by donation.
Some Ideas to Raise Funds
Brainstorm with us! Your input is requested!
1) Encourage large or small personal fundraisers (like Chrissy did at Kidogo). If a number of people did various events not reliant on our community, then that would increase our network and raise funds. Origins facilities could be used.
2) Donations. Perhaps you are in a position to help?
3) More retreats by ourselves or other groups (such as the Zen Group). Is there someone to research this?
4) Facebook promotion. Please continue to share about Origins Centre and our events far and wide.
5) Encourage full capacity at our events. All rooms have double occupancy... could you bring a friend or family member? More attendees means more security for the Origins Centre.
6) Encourage new applicants to bring their own clients/group.
7) Allowing guests to stay Fri, Sat AND Sun nights.
8) Origins Products: seeds, books. Stay tuned as these ideas are already in the works. Do you have any other ideas for products to generate income?
9) Community outreach - if you know of an organisation or group who might enjoy Origins, please contact them and put them in touch. We will all benefit!
New Weekend Opportunity & Coorain Weekend Update
The Coorain weekends are now open for use by other groups. Chime will conduct the Maitreya (Sacred Art and Theatre) sessions at Coorain on the Saturday of each Coorain weekend only. We start at 9.30 and work all morning; have a lunch together and then work after lunch until mid-afternoon.
Respite Weekends
Sholto's first weekend of each month is now open to all who want some respite, down time or study time. Sholto is familiar with a range of skills in movement, academic study and mindfulness. He will be available for consultation and instruction for anyone wanting input. Mindfulness classes will not follow the normal 9.30/3.30/9.30 schedule, but rather be available by request. Maybe you just want to rest and walk? If you need rest and renewal, please do come and try Origins. Bookings for Respite Weekends are necessary. Please e-mail origins@iinet.net.au
Landcare
200 new plants are ready to be planted. Some planting is taking place this week during Ian's Mindfulness and Nature 5-day Retreat. Our entry bridge is fire-ready, paths have been raked, we are controlling bridal creeper and nature re-growth is strong. Come visit to enjoy our gardens and walk trails!
Weekend/Course/Retreat On-Duty Managers
Anne-Marie, Bevie, Coral, Jim, Lorraine, Marcia, Marissa and Sondra have taken on some responsibility. Awhina and Cameron are joining soon, too. The more volunteer 'on-duty' managers to call on, the lighter the load for everyone. Can you help? Please do get in touch.
We give thanks to these people who ensure our weekends, courses and retreats go more smoothly and the Origins Centre is secure. We are asking them to stay Fri, Sat and Sun nights (if possible) during weekend events so guests can fully enjoy their time at Origins. Anne and Chime will back up when on-duty managers can't do the three nights.
Ian's Mindfulness and Nature 5-day Retreat
This fully-booked retreat has been taking place this week at Origins. Everyone is settled and enjoying the process. The retreat ends this Friday - Thank you, Ian!
Bakkahi
Congratulations to a great success in the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre. Vahri, Sholto, Chrissy, Millie, all the cast and supportive friends & family made it happen, but especially Vahri, the director. Much appreciated! A great evening!
Perth Teachings
Last weekends' Wongkur was well attended. We are developing forms of practice that suit our culture. Chime will be in Perth 10-12 July plus 16-21 July. If you would like to host a class or arrange a meeting, please contact him via e-mail chimshore20@gmail.com or text 0457 490 025.
Upcoming Events
Maitreya at Coorain
Please note change: This class is taking place ONLY Saturday 23 June at Coorain, 64 Lukis St. Balingup from 9.30am. Please bring a dish to share for potluck lunch. We will continue the class after lunch until mid-afternoon.
Maitreya is the Buddha of selfless love. The meaning of this awakening is continuously unfolding and developing through history. Today we recognise that the new Buddha is a collective awakening in the spirit of collaboration and dialogue, so we must develop practices and understandings that promote a safe just world governance. This is viewed as a sacred undertaking, a deep experimental practice involving co operative, creative input and discussion.
Respite Weekend with Sholto
7 & 8 July. Guests are welcome to request Mindfulness instruction. Please book your accommodation via e-mail.
Mindfulness with Chime
14 & 15 July. Classes are 9.30 and 3.30 Sat. and 9.30 Sun. There's still some room for guests this weekend.
Poetry and the Elements with Jaya
21 & 22 July. Classes are 9.30 and 3.30 Sat. and 9.30 Sun. More details to come. A great opportunity to do some Mindfulness and some writing!
Wish List
Strong, big timber table for outdoor use.
Regular Weekly Program
Wednesdays - 8.30am puja in the Rotunda at Origins. 9am Mindfulness class. Potluck lunch at 12:30. Alternate Wednesdays for Kindy.
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Plainsong (Puja) and Breakfast, 6.30-8am at Coorain.
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, maintenance and teaching at OC and Coorain. Senior practitioners from Coorain represent that responsibility on-site with the support of resident helpers at Origins. The longer a helper stays, the more responsibility they can assume. Many friends voluntarily lend a hand. OC is a registered charitable not-for-profit NGO that offers its services on a donation basis. Origins is run and used by volunteers - blessings.
Origins Committee Meeting held at 12.55pm on Wednesday 20 June 2018 at Coorain, Balingup, WA.
Present: B (Chim) Shore, Rosemary Kelly, Anne Clark, Sholto Spradbury, Marissa Stern and Z (Shavi) Khaphake.
Next Meeting 1pm Wednesday 4 July at Origins.
Thank you everyone,
Team Origins
