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Origins Update 28th of August
The seasons are changing, or so it seems, the Balingup Brook is flowing strongly; the soil is full of water and everything is growing.
VOLUNTEERS AND WORKERS
Fortunately friends have been coming down and volunteering, needless to say there is always work to do. We also have a small cohort of young adults training, working and receiving a small bursary for their support. We are thankful to their families for their interest and support. The workers are mostly governed by Joshua and Kip, if you would like to help the Centre please contact [email protected]
EARLY EDUCATION CONFERENCE
We are planning an on-line “speak and listen” conference for people working professionally in early education. There are quite a few experienced people associated with Origins and we are keen to hear their views. Perhaps Origins can contribute more than we do. We extend our thanks to them all. If you would like to be informed of our initiatives please register your interest with [email protected]
SEPTEMBER RETREAT 7th - 15th Sept 2024
This retreat is primarily for those who have attended at least one weekend mindfulness course here at Origins. Practice over the September retreat is more focused on meditative absorption. People can also learn some helpful tools for effective practice. Contact [email protected]
RESPITE
More people are seeking respite, we are a very affordable and a safe space in a beautiful setting. Origins is itself an expression of common aspiration for a safe, thriving, just and fair culture.
KINDY
Anne has returned from the UK. Kindy will be back to normal and Anne’s capable self is very welcome back home!
INDIA TRIP
Anyone interested in renewing our on-going relationship with Nuns of the Karmapa are welcome to contact [email protected]. We will be meeting in Rumtek, Sikkim, around 1st April. Definite dates will be announced very soon.
THANKS
- Melinda for taking on Anne’s Friday Facebook streaming.
- Candy for archiving all our newsletters.
- Jordon for his attention to our plumbing needs, including pumps.
- Alby for his road maintenance advice.
- Steven for his prompt response glazing the office door.
- Em Harper for designing a new website for the nuns.
- Jack for his kind attention to the earthen stairs around Lighthouse retreat cabin.
- Josh and Kip for their increased attention to Management.
- Siobhan for her conversation around parenting, early education and the need for respite.
- All our staff for stepping up and managing their areas. Everyone responds so well to arising needs and contributes strongly to our friendly reflective culture.
- Peter for regular volunteering to maintain the Peace Pagoda site.
It’s always an inspiration to think of the time, the effort and the enthusiasm that contributes to our sense of community.
Upcoming Events at Origins
September Retreat - 7th to 15th September
This is a wonderful opportunity to calmly develop the setting up of Mindfulness and expand that into insight meditation, in a safe, natural and supported environment. Chim will lead this retreat, a teacher of many years experience.The aim is to deepen calm and confidence, building a practice that opens naturally suitable to your needs. Bring a craft or study to explore in non practice time, or enjoy a quiet space to explore walking on the tracks at Origins.For more information or to book, please contact Anne: [email protected]
Qi-Gong: The Art of Flow with Kip - 20th - 23rd September
For information, please contact Kip: [email protected]
Yoga Immersion: core teachings of yoga & how they apply to asana, pranayama & meditation- with Deniz & Graeme - 26th to 30th September
Immerse yourself in a 5 day (4 nights) yoga bubble in the tranquility of Origins. Graeme Hodges and Deniz Orak will hold the space to sink deeply into the art of yoga. In addition to daily physical and energetic practice in asana, pranayama and meditation, we also include a 70 minute workshop on 3 days to learn more about the underlying philosophy of yoga. Yoga is a way of life that weaves through every area of our being. For more information, and bookings, click here.
Mindfulness - Clay - Hands weekend with Anne - 5th & 6th October
Anne Clark will lead this weekend in the exploration of mindfulness married with clay and hands as the vehicle to the inner imagination. Finding inspiration in the natural world, calming the mind, touching the earth. Sessions: Saturday 5th 9.30am to 2pm and Sunday 6th 9.30am to 11am Sunday. Contact Anne at [email protected] for information and bookings
Mindfulness Weekend with Chim - 12th & 13th October
Mindfulness practice is in harmony with all others dedicated to developing an engaged and helpful way of living. The exercise at the core of Chim's mindfulness weekends is a brief meditative exercise for inner calm, awareness and transformation. Sessions are Saturday 9:30am and 3pm and Sunday 9:30am (three 90-minute sessions). To book accommodation, or for more information contact: [email protected]
Sacred Ground Women's Retreat with Melinda - 25th to 27th October
For information please contact: [email protected]
*A gentle reminder - please care for others and yourself, and do not attend Origins if you are feeling unwell, especially with cold or flu symptoms. Thankyou!
Weekend Retreats & Dana Deposit to Confirm Booking
A wonderful balance of health, art, nature and mindfulness with these weekend retreats. Appreciation to everyone for contributing to such a vibrant centre full of good energy and creativity.
We will be asking people planning on attending retreats to make a $60 - $100 non refundable contribution to your dana for accommodation to confirm your booking ($100 for the May and September retreats).
Regular Program and Services
Mindfulness Sessions on fb streaming
Live practice stream including commentary.
Venue: Coorain – Balingup, and Facebook
Time: Tuesdays from 8am to 9am with Chime
and Fridays from 7:30 to 8:30am with Anne.
Daily Mindfulness in the Rotunda
Mondays - Fridays, 7am - 7:20am, Josh and Kip do a mindfulness session in the Rotunda. You are welcome to join them, and stay for a cuppa afterwards.
All teaching done by Origins is supported by donations which go to benefit the work of Origins Centre.
Please deposit your donation to:
Teachers Account: BSB: 066 504 Account: 1012 8642
or Teacher Paypal: https://paypal.me/chimshore?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU
or Back of House Account: BSB: 633 000 Account: 209 373 331
or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KD9YH2ZP7WG7S
Coorain Virtual Library
Take a look at this great resource - https://tinyurl.com/y48dah3e
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
PayPal account http://www.originscentre.org/support-origins.html
Origins Centre Coorain Account
BSB 066504 Account Number: 10056415
Rumtek Nuns Support
If you are able to help support the Nuns, please follow the below link to our website for bank account and Paypal details:
http://www.originscentre.org/support-rumtek-nunnery.html
Or to go directly to Paypal (please choose 'Nuns Support' from the drop down box):
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BHQV666ECL6ZC
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: Chim Shore, Kip Cameron, Rosemary Kelly, Sondra Noonan
Apologies: Anne, Sholto, Melinda, Shavi, Adam
Guests: Joshua, Paul
Move to transfer $2000 from Origins CBA account to Bendigo Bank 'back of house' account.
Moved: Sondra Seconded: Rosemary
Next meeting: 25th of September, 1pm at Origins
Thank you everyone,
Team Origins
The seasons are changing, or so it seems, the Balingup Brook is flowing strongly; the soil is full of water and everything is growing.
VOLUNTEERS AND WORKERS
Fortunately friends have been coming down and volunteering, needless to say there is always work to do. We also have a small cohort of young adults training, working and receiving a small bursary for their support. We are thankful to their families for their interest and support. The workers are mostly governed by Joshua and Kip, if you would like to help the Centre please contact [email protected]
EARLY EDUCATION CONFERENCE
We are planning an on-line “speak and listen” conference for people working professionally in early education. There are quite a few experienced people associated with Origins and we are keen to hear their views. Perhaps Origins can contribute more than we do. We extend our thanks to them all. If you would like to be informed of our initiatives please register your interest with [email protected]
SEPTEMBER RETREAT 7th - 15th Sept 2024
This retreat is primarily for those who have attended at least one weekend mindfulness course here at Origins. Practice over the September retreat is more focused on meditative absorption. People can also learn some helpful tools for effective practice. Contact [email protected]
RESPITE
More people are seeking respite, we are a very affordable and a safe space in a beautiful setting. Origins is itself an expression of common aspiration for a safe, thriving, just and fair culture.
KINDY
Anne has returned from the UK. Kindy will be back to normal and Anne’s capable self is very welcome back home!
INDIA TRIP
Anyone interested in renewing our on-going relationship with Nuns of the Karmapa are welcome to contact [email protected]. We will be meeting in Rumtek, Sikkim, around 1st April. Definite dates will be announced very soon.
THANKS
- Melinda for taking on Anne’s Friday Facebook streaming.
- Candy for archiving all our newsletters.
- Jordon for his attention to our plumbing needs, including pumps.
- Alby for his road maintenance advice.
- Steven for his prompt response glazing the office door.
- Em Harper for designing a new website for the nuns.
- Jack for his kind attention to the earthen stairs around Lighthouse retreat cabin.
- Josh and Kip for their increased attention to Management.
- Siobhan for her conversation around parenting, early education and the need for respite.
- All our staff for stepping up and managing their areas. Everyone responds so well to arising needs and contributes strongly to our friendly reflective culture.
- Peter for regular volunteering to maintain the Peace Pagoda site.
It’s always an inspiration to think of the time, the effort and the enthusiasm that contributes to our sense of community.
Upcoming Events at Origins
September Retreat - 7th to 15th September
This is a wonderful opportunity to calmly develop the setting up of Mindfulness and expand that into insight meditation, in a safe, natural and supported environment. Chim will lead this retreat, a teacher of many years experience.The aim is to deepen calm and confidence, building a practice that opens naturally suitable to your needs. Bring a craft or study to explore in non practice time, or enjoy a quiet space to explore walking on the tracks at Origins.For more information or to book, please contact Anne: [email protected]
Qi-Gong: The Art of Flow with Kip - 20th - 23rd September
For information, please contact Kip: [email protected]
Yoga Immersion: core teachings of yoga & how they apply to asana, pranayama & meditation- with Deniz & Graeme - 26th to 30th September
Immerse yourself in a 5 day (4 nights) yoga bubble in the tranquility of Origins. Graeme Hodges and Deniz Orak will hold the space to sink deeply into the art of yoga. In addition to daily physical and energetic practice in asana, pranayama and meditation, we also include a 70 minute workshop on 3 days to learn more about the underlying philosophy of yoga. Yoga is a way of life that weaves through every area of our being. For more information, and bookings, click here.
Mindfulness - Clay - Hands weekend with Anne - 5th & 6th October
Anne Clark will lead this weekend in the exploration of mindfulness married with clay and hands as the vehicle to the inner imagination. Finding inspiration in the natural world, calming the mind, touching the earth. Sessions: Saturday 5th 9.30am to 2pm and Sunday 6th 9.30am to 11am Sunday. Contact Anne at [email protected] for information and bookings
Mindfulness Weekend with Chim - 12th & 13th October
Mindfulness practice is in harmony with all others dedicated to developing an engaged and helpful way of living. The exercise at the core of Chim's mindfulness weekends is a brief meditative exercise for inner calm, awareness and transformation. Sessions are Saturday 9:30am and 3pm and Sunday 9:30am (three 90-minute sessions). To book accommodation, or for more information contact: [email protected]
Sacred Ground Women's Retreat with Melinda - 25th to 27th October
For information please contact: [email protected]
*A gentle reminder - please care for others and yourself, and do not attend Origins if you are feeling unwell, especially with cold or flu symptoms. Thankyou!
Weekend Retreats & Dana Deposit to Confirm Booking
A wonderful balance of health, art, nature and mindfulness with these weekend retreats. Appreciation to everyone for contributing to such a vibrant centre full of good energy and creativity.
We will be asking people planning on attending retreats to make a $60 - $100 non refundable contribution to your dana for accommodation to confirm your booking ($100 for the May and September retreats).
Regular Program and Services
Mindfulness Sessions on fb streaming
Live practice stream including commentary.
Venue: Coorain – Balingup, and Facebook
Time: Tuesdays from 8am to 9am with Chime
and Fridays from 7:30 to 8:30am with Anne.
Daily Mindfulness in the Rotunda
Mondays - Fridays, 7am - 7:20am, Josh and Kip do a mindfulness session in the Rotunda. You are welcome to join them, and stay for a cuppa afterwards.
All teaching done by Origins is supported by donations which go to benefit the work of Origins Centre.
Please deposit your donation to:
Teachers Account: BSB: 066 504 Account: 1012 8642
or Teacher Paypal: https://paypal.me/chimshore?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AU
or Back of House Account: BSB: 633 000 Account: 209 373 331
or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KD9YH2ZP7WG7S
Coorain Virtual Library
Take a look at this great resource - https://tinyurl.com/y48dah3e
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
PayPal account http://www.originscentre.org/support-origins.html
Origins Centre Coorain Account
BSB 066504 Account Number: 10056415
Rumtek Nuns Support
If you are able to help support the Nuns, please follow the below link to our website for bank account and Paypal details:
http://www.originscentre.org/support-rumtek-nunnery.html
Or to go directly to Paypal (please choose 'Nuns Support' from the drop down box):
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BHQV666ECL6ZC
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: Chim Shore, Kip Cameron, Rosemary Kelly, Sondra Noonan
Apologies: Anne, Sholto, Melinda, Shavi, Adam
Guests: Joshua, Paul
Move to transfer $2000 from Origins CBA account to Bendigo Bank 'back of house' account.
Moved: Sondra Seconded: Rosemary
Next meeting: 25th of September, 1pm at Origins
Thank you everyone,
Team Origins
