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Origins Centre Update 10 Oct 2018
Zen Retreat
Thank you to the Zen Group who's retreat in September went really well. This is the fifth year of them using our Centre. Long may it continue.
Tusita & Coorain Residencies
Tusita and studio are available for short, personal retreats and pottery residencies with (or without) private tuition and kiln usage. All months except May & September, which are retreat months, are available. Also, Coorain has a teaching venue available to use for more intimate classes. Contact Anne.
First Aid
St Johns Ambulance are offering all community groups in the Donnybrook/Balingup area the opportunity to learn life saving skills and the use of AED (automatic external defibrillators) & CPR skills. Origins Centre is hoping to have a group learning event on 21st of November. All our helpers and others are welcome to attend. Please contact Anne if you would like to participate. 9764 1275.
Artist Residencies
This exciting new venture seeks to support the creative power of the arts with the effort to further a more just & sustainable world. Some might say to foster the secular spirit & the principle of peace. Hosting those who work this way through the arts is a privilege for us all here at Origins. However you express this, you find harmony with our ongoing efforts here at the Origins Centre.
We are offering 1-4 week residencies on a donation basis which allows for fair exchange in a variety of ways during the months of Feb, March, July, Oct & Nov... contact our program manager and check out our website www.originscentre.org
The program manager is Lachlan Jeffreys who is an artist himself and has worked for years on behalf of MONA in Hobart. You can contact Lachlan at lachlan.origins@gmail.com
We welcome artists of al persuasion: visual, literary, musical, etc.
Nuns Update
Ani Tsultrim sent a video of the new building being made at the nunnery that will have 6 new bedrooms. It is being financed by friends from Italy. They are ready to open a new bank account that can accept foreign currency as soon as someone from Australia come to visit! That is really good news all 'round. We are not certain who will be able to go to represent us all (maybe Chime, but maybe not.)
When this happens our role will change and the nuns will have access to support from all over the world. This account is not for infrasctructure but for the daily needs of the nuns.
You have been wonderful with your continuing support and the nuns are very grateful indeed. We keep sending money for now from our trust account held for them by Origins Centre. Thank you one and all!
It is our way to say thank you for the teachings and to support the welfare of girls and women in the traditional Tibetan Dharma.
Festival of Voices
Taking place 31 May - 3 June, this wonderful annual event is held in Denmark. Coorain is applying to do a performance of plainsong in secular language that promotes the principles of dharma in a modern context. Many songs are already prepared.
We intend to build a choir of up to 10 people. If you are interested in joining, please let us know.
Chime will coordinate and direct the process. Some of the songs will be collective collaborations written by the choir. Please respond early because we will have preliminary meetings at Coorain or in Perth during late Nov & Dec. Call or e-mail Anne for more information 9764 1275 or origins.coorain@gmail.com
It is very possible to have a group in Perth or Margaret River as well as a group local to Balingup. We can work separately and then meet & coordinate our efforts. Chime will come to Perth, Margaret River or wherever as necessary, providing material and guidance.
This is an exciting new development of the traditional plainsong pujas we have done for years. Unique expressions of universal wisdoms.
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
Kindy
3, 17 & 31 Oct.
Mindfulness and Clay with Anne - Overnight guests welcome
This weekend combines Traditional Mindfulness and the exploration of touch and the senses through clay exercises. These simple exercises prime the hands to feel and 'see for themselves' through touch, bringing more awareness to the body and an avenue for the mind to come to a calm restful but alert state. The making of a pot and the setting up of Mindfulness share many similarities.
20 & 21 Oct. Class 9.30 and 3.30 Sat. and 9.30 Sun.
Mindfulness and Nature 5 Day Retreat with Ian
Join us as we explore the foundations of mindfulness practice, meditative exercises and simplistic creative techniques that guide and encourage our mindful relationship to the nature of life and this living World.
Mindfulness is training the mind and heart to grow in increasing calm awareness of the processes of life, and an opening of our friendship to the experience of living.
Teachings for the retreat are with Ian Hackett. Ian has an extensive 27 years background in Bushland Regeneration, Permaculture and Organic horticulture, combined with 13 years’ experience in mindfulness and Dharma practice and teachings. Ian is the director and presiding teacher of Tig-Le Community Dharma House in Margaret River, Western Australia.
22-26 Oct. Participants arrive ~3pm. First class 7pm Monday evening. Please book ASAP to avoid disappointment.
Yoga with Bunbury Teachers 27 & 28 Oct.
We have three yoga teachers, Judy Hawksley, Jodie Gates and Mo Ramsey, coming down from Bunbury. Judy and Mo teach at the Hospice of Mother Tara and have been doing so for 10 and 20 years respectfully. Jodie specialises in pain management and children’s yoga classes.
The classes will be 2 hrs long and commence at 9.30am Sat and Sun mornings. Class includes some chanting and Hatha yoga with a focus on movement with breath. Yoga is suitable for every body and every age.
'We will not be doing gymnastics but connecting with mind body breath and spirit as per Patanjali's original teachings and as taught by the Krishnamacharya Desikachar lineage.' The cost for the yoga classes is by donation to Origins. Please bring your own mat if you have one. We have limited mats available at Origins.
Respite with Sholto - Overnight guests welcome
3 & 4 Nov. There are no formal teachings organised, however, Sholto is available for teaching on request. A great opportunity to stay at Origins and do your own thing.
Mindfulness and Nature with Ian - Overnight guests welcome
10 & 11 Nov. Please book accommodation ASAP for another fabulous teaching weekend.
Busy Bee - Overnight guests welcome
17 & 18 Nov.
'Many hands make light work'
On Saturday 17 Nov. we will focusing on a project from approx. 9-12. We will repeat this effort on a different project Sunday 18 Nov. from 9-12, as well. The Kindy play area is one idea of focus.
If you can volunteer for one or both of the time slots, we are most appreciative! Please register your participation and let us know if you would like to stay at Origins over the weekend.
Family Retreat
28 Nov. - 2 Dec. All accommodation at the Origins Centre is fully booked. There are already a few names on our 'wait list' so if you are unable to make it, let us know ASAP. We are encouraging families to camp nearby at the Balingup Transit Park (all amenities), Grimwade Dam (free camping, no facilities) or Wrights Bridge (DPAW run, toilets, no showers) and to come spend time daily at Origins.
A schedule of events is being polished and will be published by the end of October. The retreat begins with Kindy at 10am on Wednesday. There will be daily 'Kindy/Mindfulness' at 9.30 thereafter.
Would you like to offer a class or short course during the Family Retreat? It can be anything from an art or craft, to yoga/drama/dance/music? You can pick the date, time and suitable age group. Please e-mail Marissa to discuss further details: origins@iinet.net.au
We are also delighted to announce that Miranda Aitken will be performing her 'River Songs' and poetry on Saturday 1 Dec. at 7pm.
'Miranda Aitken is a musician and poet who grew up on the banks of the Warren River near Pemberton and has lived in Margaret River for many years. Miranda's love of nature often finds it's way into her songs and poems; the ever changing flow and cycles of rivers has emerged as recurring motif. Her poetry has been published in a number of Australian anthologies.'
If you would like to participate in our Family Retreat please do consider staying off-site. You are welcome to stay as many hours as you like at Origins. All costs associated with this retreat are by donation to the Origins Centre. We truly appreciate your support!
Thank You
Anne Marie, Peter Wales & Mike Rae for the offer of Jarrah, Sydney Blue Gum and Karri timber.
Akyra for the honey, beeswax and sale of a box of incense for the nuns.
Andrew for his good work. He's been a fantastic asset to Origins.
The Zen Group for being such lovely enthusiastic retreat participants.
Cassandra and friends for using our space for yoga.
Faz for the bench work in the cottage which is now ready for the stove.
Wish List
Four-six dining chairs for the cottage.
Timber divan base (old fashioned).
Regular Weekly Program
*This program is suspended through the Sept. Retreat and Zen Retreat*
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, 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: Anne, Anne Marie, Sholto, Rosemary, Sondra & Marissa
Guest: Lorraine, Barry
Governance
Balance at the end of August 2019: $7313.55
Accept: Rosemary
Second: Anne Marie
Balance at the end of September 2019: $7483.46
Accept: Rosemary
Second: Anne Marie
Next Meeting 1pm Wednesday 7 Nov at Origins.
Thank you everyone,
Team Origins
Zen Retreat
Thank you to the Zen Group who's retreat in September went really well. This is the fifth year of them using our Centre. Long may it continue.
Tusita & Coorain Residencies
Tusita and studio are available for short, personal retreats and pottery residencies with (or without) private tuition and kiln usage. All months except May & September, which are retreat months, are available. Also, Coorain has a teaching venue available to use for more intimate classes. Contact Anne.
First Aid
St Johns Ambulance are offering all community groups in the Donnybrook/Balingup area the opportunity to learn life saving skills and the use of AED (automatic external defibrillators) & CPR skills. Origins Centre is hoping to have a group learning event on 21st of November. All our helpers and others are welcome to attend. Please contact Anne if you would like to participate. 9764 1275.
Artist Residencies
This exciting new venture seeks to support the creative power of the arts with the effort to further a more just & sustainable world. Some might say to foster the secular spirit & the principle of peace. Hosting those who work this way through the arts is a privilege for us all here at Origins. However you express this, you find harmony with our ongoing efforts here at the Origins Centre.
We are offering 1-4 week residencies on a donation basis which allows for fair exchange in a variety of ways during the months of Feb, March, July, Oct & Nov... contact our program manager and check out our website www.originscentre.org
The program manager is Lachlan Jeffreys who is an artist himself and has worked for years on behalf of MONA in Hobart. You can contact Lachlan at lachlan.origins@gmail.com
We welcome artists of al persuasion: visual, literary, musical, etc.
Nuns Update
Ani Tsultrim sent a video of the new building being made at the nunnery that will have 6 new bedrooms. It is being financed by friends from Italy. They are ready to open a new bank account that can accept foreign currency as soon as someone from Australia come to visit! That is really good news all 'round. We are not certain who will be able to go to represent us all (maybe Chime, but maybe not.)
When this happens our role will change and the nuns will have access to support from all over the world. This account is not for infrasctructure but for the daily needs of the nuns.
You have been wonderful with your continuing support and the nuns are very grateful indeed. We keep sending money for now from our trust account held for them by Origins Centre. Thank you one and all!
It is our way to say thank you for the teachings and to support the welfare of girls and women in the traditional Tibetan Dharma.
Festival of Voices
Taking place 31 May - 3 June, this wonderful annual event is held in Denmark. Coorain is applying to do a performance of plainsong in secular language that promotes the principles of dharma in a modern context. Many songs are already prepared.
We intend to build a choir of up to 10 people. If you are interested in joining, please let us know.
Chime will coordinate and direct the process. Some of the songs will be collective collaborations written by the choir. Please respond early because we will have preliminary meetings at Coorain or in Perth during late Nov & Dec. Call or e-mail Anne for more information 9764 1275 or origins.coorain@gmail.com
It is very possible to have a group in Perth or Margaret River as well as a group local to Balingup. We can work separately and then meet & coordinate our efforts. Chime will come to Perth, Margaret River or wherever as necessary, providing material and guidance.
This is an exciting new development of the traditional plainsong pujas we have done for years. Unique expressions of universal wisdoms.
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
Kindy
3, 17 & 31 Oct.
Mindfulness and Clay with Anne - Overnight guests welcome
This weekend combines Traditional Mindfulness and the exploration of touch and the senses through clay exercises. These simple exercises prime the hands to feel and 'see for themselves' through touch, bringing more awareness to the body and an avenue for the mind to come to a calm restful but alert state. The making of a pot and the setting up of Mindfulness share many similarities.
20 & 21 Oct. Class 9.30 and 3.30 Sat. and 9.30 Sun.
Mindfulness and Nature 5 Day Retreat with Ian
Join us as we explore the foundations of mindfulness practice, meditative exercises and simplistic creative techniques that guide and encourage our mindful relationship to the nature of life and this living World.
Mindfulness is training the mind and heart to grow in increasing calm awareness of the processes of life, and an opening of our friendship to the experience of living.
Teachings for the retreat are with Ian Hackett. Ian has an extensive 27 years background in Bushland Regeneration, Permaculture and Organic horticulture, combined with 13 years’ experience in mindfulness and Dharma practice and teachings. Ian is the director and presiding teacher of Tig-Le Community Dharma House in Margaret River, Western Australia.
22-26 Oct. Participants arrive ~3pm. First class 7pm Monday evening. Please book ASAP to avoid disappointment.
Yoga with Bunbury Teachers 27 & 28 Oct.
We have three yoga teachers, Judy Hawksley, Jodie Gates and Mo Ramsey, coming down from Bunbury. Judy and Mo teach at the Hospice of Mother Tara and have been doing so for 10 and 20 years respectfully. Jodie specialises in pain management and children’s yoga classes.
The classes will be 2 hrs long and commence at 9.30am Sat and Sun mornings. Class includes some chanting and Hatha yoga with a focus on movement with breath. Yoga is suitable for every body and every age.
'We will not be doing gymnastics but connecting with mind body breath and spirit as per Patanjali's original teachings and as taught by the Krishnamacharya Desikachar lineage.' The cost for the yoga classes is by donation to Origins. Please bring your own mat if you have one. We have limited mats available at Origins.
Respite with Sholto - Overnight guests welcome
3 & 4 Nov. There are no formal teachings organised, however, Sholto is available for teaching on request. A great opportunity to stay at Origins and do your own thing.
Mindfulness and Nature with Ian - Overnight guests welcome
10 & 11 Nov. Please book accommodation ASAP for another fabulous teaching weekend.
Busy Bee - Overnight guests welcome
17 & 18 Nov.
'Many hands make light work'
On Saturday 17 Nov. we will focusing on a project from approx. 9-12. We will repeat this effort on a different project Sunday 18 Nov. from 9-12, as well. The Kindy play area is one idea of focus.
If you can volunteer for one or both of the time slots, we are most appreciative! Please register your participation and let us know if you would like to stay at Origins over the weekend.
Family Retreat
28 Nov. - 2 Dec. All accommodation at the Origins Centre is fully booked. There are already a few names on our 'wait list' so if you are unable to make it, let us know ASAP. We are encouraging families to camp nearby at the Balingup Transit Park (all amenities), Grimwade Dam (free camping, no facilities) or Wrights Bridge (DPAW run, toilets, no showers) and to come spend time daily at Origins.
A schedule of events is being polished and will be published by the end of October. The retreat begins with Kindy at 10am on Wednesday. There will be daily 'Kindy/Mindfulness' at 9.30 thereafter.
Would you like to offer a class or short course during the Family Retreat? It can be anything from an art or craft, to yoga/drama/dance/music? You can pick the date, time and suitable age group. Please e-mail Marissa to discuss further details: origins@iinet.net.au
We are also delighted to announce that Miranda Aitken will be performing her 'River Songs' and poetry on Saturday 1 Dec. at 7pm.
'Miranda Aitken is a musician and poet who grew up on the banks of the Warren River near Pemberton and has lived in Margaret River for many years. Miranda's love of nature often finds it's way into her songs and poems; the ever changing flow and cycles of rivers has emerged as recurring motif. Her poetry has been published in a number of Australian anthologies.'
If you would like to participate in our Family Retreat please do consider staying off-site. You are welcome to stay as many hours as you like at Origins. All costs associated with this retreat are by donation to the Origins Centre. We truly appreciate your support!
Thank You
Anne Marie, Peter Wales & Mike Rae for the offer of Jarrah, Sydney Blue Gum and Karri timber.
Akyra for the honey, beeswax and sale of a box of incense for the nuns.
Andrew for his good work. He's been a fantastic asset to Origins.
The Zen Group for being such lovely enthusiastic retreat participants.
Cassandra and friends for using our space for yoga.
Faz for the bench work in the cottage which is now ready for the stove.
Wish List
Four-six dining chairs for the cottage.
Timber divan base (old fashioned).
Regular Weekly Program
*This program is suspended through the Sept. Retreat and Zen Retreat*
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, 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: Anne, Anne Marie, Sholto, Rosemary, Sondra & Marissa
Guest: Lorraine, Barry
Governance
Balance at the end of August 2019: $7313.55
Accept: Rosemary
Second: Anne Marie
Balance at the end of September 2019: $7483.46
Accept: Rosemary
Second: Anne Marie
Next Meeting 1pm Wednesday 7 Nov at Origins.
Thank you everyone,
Team Origins
