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Origins Update 4th of December
Chair Persons Comment
The team work and dedication at Origins is developing in a healthy and sustainable way. I am proud of everyone's attitude and energy. As this development increases our sustainability will become more secure. We all want Origins to have a long future - I am deeply grateful to the whole community; staff; course providers and guests. Every person matters in an enterprise such as ours.
World Peace Pagoda Day
What a wonderful occasion it was! Last Sunday on 1st December the friendship and energy that produces the teachings and principles that guide us was so evident. The day was attended by old and new friends, many youngsters and people from the Mon community in Perth. Lots of friendship, good food and our traditional flower and water blessings were a blessing for us all. How lucky we are to have such a precious monumental symbol like our Peace Pagoda! Thank you deeply and happily one and all. Our growing community is generating a really meaningful occasion.
2025
Courses by our core community of course providers are booked and spaces for others are being considered and offered...stay tuned to our updates. Origins closes for 2024 on 11th December with the final Kindy of the year. We reopen on the 5th February with the first Kindy of 2025. The happiness and education of our young children is, of course, central to all our futures. Kindy is dedicated to this. We will continue to offer it into our region.
Dana
We are resolved to keep everyone informed about the material realities of a sustainable Centre, it has always been founded on the generosity of others who maintain both the place and the teachings. We are resolved to make everyone aware of this. Our mutual care and responsibility is essential to our future.
Pilgrimage to Rumtek
There is a growing number of us committed to meet in Rumtek on 1st April 2025, we are there to further deepen and develop our relationship to the Tibetan Buddhist Teaching demonstrated by the Nuns of the Karmapa in Rumtek, Sikkim. Anyone interested will be sent periodical updates about the trip, you are welcome to join us. If you are interested please contact [email protected]. There are several strands unfolding that could develop our long term relationship with the nuns in exciting ways.
Thangka Exhibition and Fundraiser for the Rumtek Nuns
On Friday 3rd January, 2025, from 5 - 8pm the exhibition opens at Yoga Moves in Shenton Park. The exhibition will continue from 10am - 5pm on Saturday 4th January. On Sunday 5th at 12 midday there is a pot luck lunch for our community of friends.
Throughout the exhibition informed people will be present to guide and explain our relationship to the Tibetan Teachings and the Nuns of the Karmapa. This exhibition will provide an opportunity for people to offer pledges of support for the wonderful community of nuns. We have been supporting them since 1998.
Sustainable Finances
Costs are going up across the board for everyone including the costs of maintaining Origins Centre. In the light of this we are suggesting contributions of $40 - $60 per person per day for accommodation. Staff at Origins are now offering six donated hours of work per week. We all agree that 'dana' requires an informed understanding, we will all make an effort to help each other understand that Origins exists because of peoples generosity and interest.
Staff and Course Providers
On Sunday 9th February at 2pm all staff and course providers are invited to meet either in person or online in order to develop our collective approach to the year ahead. The meeting will help us all to be clear about our common ground and our collective aspiration.
Social Enterprise
Origins itself is a kind of social enterprise very much in the spirit of dharma. People interested are invited to attend a meeting on Sunday 12th January from 10am - 2pm including a pot luck lunch. We will workshop ideas to increase our income stream. Costs are rising rapidly and we have to respond creatively. We will try to treat this as an inspiration, not a problem!
Perth Teachings with Chime - December 8th
The dedication and support offered by Sara, Richard, Gaby and friends has been heartfelt and effective - thank you so much!
Sunday 9th December - The last Wongkur of the year will be a very rare one from the 10th century called Terma Guru Rinpoche. It starts at 10am, and people are invited to stay for a pot lunch and a day of practice and teaching. Chimé gives the last class of the day at 3pm. For more info: [email protected]
The wongkurs for 2025 will focus on the Adhibuddhas - these teachings lie at the heart of all the wongkur series. The first wongkur will be given on Sunday 2nd February at 10am, followed by a pot luck lunch, practice and teaching.
Thanks
- Wendy for communicating so well with the Mon community.
- Candy for organising and cataloguing the thankas at Coorain.
- Bill and Ananaisa, two friends from Fiji, for their staunch and thoughtful labour.
- Basil for an informative and helpful tour of the Centre looking at fire prep.
- Siera for communications around the Rumtek pilgrimage.
- To all who attended and supported our 23rd Peace Pagoda Day.
Dedication
This is the last update for 2024, we dedicate all our efforts and offerings to the continuing welfare of our network and our Centre, The Origins Centre of Western Australia.
Thank you. Please accept our blessing for the coming year.
Upcoming Events at Origins (2025)
Mindfulness Weekend with Chim - 8th & 9th February
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]
Theravada Dhamma Retreat with Lama Sonam - 17th to 21st March, 2025
This retreat, the first in a series of three for 2025 to be held at Coorain with Lama Sonam (Ian Hackett), offers a chance to cultivate mindfulness and meditative practices further, deepen understanding of Buddha Dhamma, and explore core teachings through the Theravada Dhamma Puja text. Each day includes group classes, a breakdown of readings from the text, Dhamma talks, and discussions. Private teacher dialogues are available and encouraged. As sessions unfold sequentially, a commitment to attending each session is required. Accommodations are available onsite, and offsite participants are very welcome to join. For more information and to reserve your place, please get in touch with Sonam at [email protected] or follow the link. Theravada Dhamma Retreat March 2025 Booking is required.
For the subsequent retreats in the series, Mahayana Seven-Point Mind Training (16th—20th June) and Vajrayana Vehicle (24th—28th November), an understanding of mindfulness is essential and a prerequisite for attending. There is a preference for experience with the Theravada Dhamma teachings. Come and join us on retreat :)
*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 $80 - $120 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 - the last session for 2024 will be 10th of December, starting again on the 4th of Feb 2025.
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.
Sunday Morning Mindfulness
This session offers and opportunity to learn, share, and integrate micro practices from the expansive realm of inner development. The last half hour is available for questions, comments, and engaging discussions.
Venue: Coorain and online
Time: 8 to 9.30am
Date: stay tuned for 2025 dates
To participate remotely online (zoom) Register in advance here.
There is no accommodation available at Origins for the Sunday sessions.
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.
2024 Annual General Meeting - 9am
Present: Chim Shore, Anne Clark, Shavi Klaphake, Kip Cameron, Joshua Wilson, Sondra Noonan
Zoom: Melinda Tupling, Adam Shore
Apologies: Rosemary Kelly, Marissa Stern
Guests: Frieda, Phoebe, Barry
1. Apologies (as above)
2. Confirm minutes of last AGM
Move to accept: Anne Seconded: Melinda
3. Review Finances.
Thankyou to Lynne for preparing the finance report YE 30.06.24.
November Reconciliation - balances as at 30th November 24
CBA: $17928.53
BB: $797.97
Move to accept: Anne Seconded: Kip
Motion to move $4000 from Origins CBA account to Origins Bendigo Bank 'back of house' account, and to move $4000 from Origins CBA account to Coorain Restoration Fund.
Move to accept: Chim Seconded: Joshua
4. Election of Office Bearers
Moved to accept the present committee with no new nominations.
Chair: Bryan (Chim) Shore Deputy Chair: Adam Shore
Treasurer: Anne Clark Secretary: Sondra Noonan
Committee members: Rosemary Kelly, Melinda Tupling, Zita (Shavi) Klaphake, Kip Cameron, Marissa Stern, Joshua Wilson
Move to accept: Chim Seconded: Anne
Next meeting: 12th of February 2025, 9am at Origins
Thank you everyone,
Team Origins
Chair Persons Comment
The team work and dedication at Origins is developing in a healthy and sustainable way. I am proud of everyone's attitude and energy. As this development increases our sustainability will become more secure. We all want Origins to have a long future - I am deeply grateful to the whole community; staff; course providers and guests. Every person matters in an enterprise such as ours.
World Peace Pagoda Day
What a wonderful occasion it was! Last Sunday on 1st December the friendship and energy that produces the teachings and principles that guide us was so evident. The day was attended by old and new friends, many youngsters and people from the Mon community in Perth. Lots of friendship, good food and our traditional flower and water blessings were a blessing for us all. How lucky we are to have such a precious monumental symbol like our Peace Pagoda! Thank you deeply and happily one and all. Our growing community is generating a really meaningful occasion.
2025
Courses by our core community of course providers are booked and spaces for others are being considered and offered...stay tuned to our updates. Origins closes for 2024 on 11th December with the final Kindy of the year. We reopen on the 5th February with the first Kindy of 2025. The happiness and education of our young children is, of course, central to all our futures. Kindy is dedicated to this. We will continue to offer it into our region.
Dana
We are resolved to keep everyone informed about the material realities of a sustainable Centre, it has always been founded on the generosity of others who maintain both the place and the teachings. We are resolved to make everyone aware of this. Our mutual care and responsibility is essential to our future.
Pilgrimage to Rumtek
There is a growing number of us committed to meet in Rumtek on 1st April 2025, we are there to further deepen and develop our relationship to the Tibetan Buddhist Teaching demonstrated by the Nuns of the Karmapa in Rumtek, Sikkim. Anyone interested will be sent periodical updates about the trip, you are welcome to join us. If you are interested please contact [email protected]. There are several strands unfolding that could develop our long term relationship with the nuns in exciting ways.
Thangka Exhibition and Fundraiser for the Rumtek Nuns
On Friday 3rd January, 2025, from 5 - 8pm the exhibition opens at Yoga Moves in Shenton Park. The exhibition will continue from 10am - 5pm on Saturday 4th January. On Sunday 5th at 12 midday there is a pot luck lunch for our community of friends.
Throughout the exhibition informed people will be present to guide and explain our relationship to the Tibetan Teachings and the Nuns of the Karmapa. This exhibition will provide an opportunity for people to offer pledges of support for the wonderful community of nuns. We have been supporting them since 1998.
Sustainable Finances
Costs are going up across the board for everyone including the costs of maintaining Origins Centre. In the light of this we are suggesting contributions of $40 - $60 per person per day for accommodation. Staff at Origins are now offering six donated hours of work per week. We all agree that 'dana' requires an informed understanding, we will all make an effort to help each other understand that Origins exists because of peoples generosity and interest.
Staff and Course Providers
On Sunday 9th February at 2pm all staff and course providers are invited to meet either in person or online in order to develop our collective approach to the year ahead. The meeting will help us all to be clear about our common ground and our collective aspiration.
Social Enterprise
Origins itself is a kind of social enterprise very much in the spirit of dharma. People interested are invited to attend a meeting on Sunday 12th January from 10am - 2pm including a pot luck lunch. We will workshop ideas to increase our income stream. Costs are rising rapidly and we have to respond creatively. We will try to treat this as an inspiration, not a problem!
Perth Teachings with Chime - December 8th
The dedication and support offered by Sara, Richard, Gaby and friends has been heartfelt and effective - thank you so much!
Sunday 9th December - The last Wongkur of the year will be a very rare one from the 10th century called Terma Guru Rinpoche. It starts at 10am, and people are invited to stay for a pot lunch and a day of practice and teaching. Chimé gives the last class of the day at 3pm. For more info: [email protected]
The wongkurs for 2025 will focus on the Adhibuddhas - these teachings lie at the heart of all the wongkur series. The first wongkur will be given on Sunday 2nd February at 10am, followed by a pot luck lunch, practice and teaching.
Thanks
- Wendy for communicating so well with the Mon community.
- Candy for organising and cataloguing the thankas at Coorain.
- Bill and Ananaisa, two friends from Fiji, for their staunch and thoughtful labour.
- Basil for an informative and helpful tour of the Centre looking at fire prep.
- Siera for communications around the Rumtek pilgrimage.
- To all who attended and supported our 23rd Peace Pagoda Day.
Dedication
This is the last update for 2024, we dedicate all our efforts and offerings to the continuing welfare of our network and our Centre, The Origins Centre of Western Australia.
Thank you. Please accept our blessing for the coming year.
Upcoming Events at Origins (2025)
Mindfulness Weekend with Chim - 8th & 9th February
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]
Theravada Dhamma Retreat with Lama Sonam - 17th to 21st March, 2025
This retreat, the first in a series of three for 2025 to be held at Coorain with Lama Sonam (Ian Hackett), offers a chance to cultivate mindfulness and meditative practices further, deepen understanding of Buddha Dhamma, and explore core teachings through the Theravada Dhamma Puja text. Each day includes group classes, a breakdown of readings from the text, Dhamma talks, and discussions. Private teacher dialogues are available and encouraged. As sessions unfold sequentially, a commitment to attending each session is required. Accommodations are available onsite, and offsite participants are very welcome to join. For more information and to reserve your place, please get in touch with Sonam at [email protected] or follow the link. Theravada Dhamma Retreat March 2025 Booking is required.
For the subsequent retreats in the series, Mahayana Seven-Point Mind Training (16th—20th June) and Vajrayana Vehicle (24th—28th November), an understanding of mindfulness is essential and a prerequisite for attending. There is a preference for experience with the Theravada Dhamma teachings. Come and join us on retreat :)
*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 $80 - $120 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 - the last session for 2024 will be 10th of December, starting again on the 4th of Feb 2025.
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.
Sunday Morning Mindfulness
This session offers and opportunity to learn, share, and integrate micro practices from the expansive realm of inner development. The last half hour is available for questions, comments, and engaging discussions.
Venue: Coorain and online
Time: 8 to 9.30am
Date: stay tuned for 2025 dates
To participate remotely online (zoom) Register in advance here.
There is no accommodation available at Origins for the Sunday sessions.
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.
2024 Annual General Meeting - 9am
Present: Chim Shore, Anne Clark, Shavi Klaphake, Kip Cameron, Joshua Wilson, Sondra Noonan
Zoom: Melinda Tupling, Adam Shore
Apologies: Rosemary Kelly, Marissa Stern
Guests: Frieda, Phoebe, Barry
1. Apologies (as above)
2. Confirm minutes of last AGM
Move to accept: Anne Seconded: Melinda
3. Review Finances.
Thankyou to Lynne for preparing the finance report YE 30.06.24.
November Reconciliation - balances as at 30th November 24
CBA: $17928.53
BB: $797.97
Move to accept: Anne Seconded: Kip
Motion to move $4000 from Origins CBA account to Origins Bendigo Bank 'back of house' account, and to move $4000 from Origins CBA account to Coorain Restoration Fund.
Move to accept: Chim Seconded: Joshua
4. Election of Office Bearers
Moved to accept the present committee with no new nominations.
Chair: Bryan (Chim) Shore Deputy Chair: Adam Shore
Treasurer: Anne Clark Secretary: Sondra Noonan
Committee members: Rosemary Kelly, Melinda Tupling, Zita (Shavi) Klaphake, Kip Cameron, Marissa Stern, Joshua Wilson
Move to accept: Chim Seconded: Anne
Next meeting: 12th of February 2025, 9am at Origins
Thank you everyone,
Team Origins
