A WEEKEND OF BUDDHIST DHARMA CELEBRATION

10th/11th October 2027

30th Anniversary of Marpa Buddhist Centre

HOW MUCH WE HAVE CHANGED AND STILL CHANGING

After 30 years of introducing Dharma in the region, Marpa Buddhist Centre is hosting a special weekend to celebrate the gift of dharma. They are bringing key teachers (Scott, Tin and Rinpoche) to have a weekend sharing how their spiritual journeys have changed and are still changing. Apart from their own teachings, there will be one introductory session at the start and a panel discussion with all the three teachers followed by Q and A with the audience.

Scott Probst, Tin Nu and Lama Choedak Rinpoche have been pivotal in bringing authentic Buddhist teachings to The Mid Coast. Scott held many Introduction To Buddhism courses through Adult Education in both Taree and Tuncurry in the mid 1990’s. Tin has been doing the same thing in The Camden Haven region and coordinates a regular group in Kendall. She returns to our gompa every year to keep her Burmese style alive for our sangha members. Rinpoche has been introducing Calm Abiding and Tibetan Buddhist forms of meditation since 1996, around the same time The Marpa Centre was formed. His first teaching was in the library of Forster Public School and he returns twice a year to keep the Tibetan Vajrayana teachings and practice active.

The weekend will have a variety of activities reflecting both the different teachings of The Buddha along with how to incorporate them in your own life. Bess’s children’s program on both days should prove very popular. So why not dust off your spiritually enquiring mind and join a session or two. Entry is by voluntary donation.

Program for the 30th Anniversary of Marpa Buddhist Centre 10-11 October 2026

THEME: HOW MUCH WE HAVE CHANGED THROUGH DHARMA AND STILL CHANGING

WITH SCOTT PROBST, TIN NU AND LAMA CHOEDAK RINPOCHE

   

 

 

Saga Dawa celebrations at The Marpa Centre – Sunday 31st May

Saga dawa, the most sacred month in the Buddhist calendar, is almost here! The whole month is very auspicious for practice and making offerings.  We warmly invite you to join us on Sunday, May 31st, for a special day of practice, community, and sharing. This is the day that the Buddha was born, became enlightened, and passed away.

Here is what we have planned for next Sunday:

• 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Review of Lama Choedak Rinpoche’s recent retreat  
• Day 1 https://youtu.be/faQaX1l40gA
• Day 2 https://youtu.be/tajUZccXqbs

• 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Communal Lunch & Connection
  • A wonderful time to share food and friendship with our sangha, family, and friends. Please bring a plate to share! 
• 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Movie Screening Buddha – The Historical Facts Documentary 
• 2:30 pm - 3.30 PM 6 Arhat Puja Practice and candle offering
  • Join us for this beautiful, auspicious practice to mark this special day.
• Feel free to stay on at the centre to do your own meditation practice in our gompa

Let’s gather to make the most of this significant, merit-multiplying time. We look forward to seeing you there!

A WEEKEND RETREAT WITH LAMA CHOEDAK RINPOCHE

6.30 pm Friday 8^th to 5pm Sunday 10^th May 2026

Calm Abiding Meditation and The Five Wisdoms  

Calm Abiding Meditation is central to all contemplative practices associated with all Buddhist traditions. Lama Choedak Rinpoche has been promoting Calm Abiding Meditation for 35 years here in Australia. He teaches four eight week Calm Abiding Meditation courses annually, conducts a number of weekend retreats and one 10 day annual residential retreat in SIBA.

In this weekend’s retreat, Rinpoche will lead Calm Abiding Meditation and will weave his pragmatic teachings in relation to the concept of FIVE BUDDHAS/FIVE WISDOMS/FIVE AGGREGATES/FIVE AFFLICTIONS and many pentads. Calming afflictions and subtle obscurations are the key purpose of meditation practice so that the calm, clear and wakeful mind sees things without the mental and cognitive obscurations. All are welcome.

When:                       9^th to 10^th May 2026

Time:                         8.30am till 6pm

Where:                      Bungwahl Hall 2473 The Lakes Way

To bring:                   Cushion and mat to sit on. There will be chairs available.

Cost:                       Option:  A- Benefactor $200 or B- Benefactor $100 or C- voluntary                                        donation at your discretion.

To make your booking phone Peter 0409928658 or pandjmorgan@ozemail.com.au

This retreat will also be on ZOOM. A link will be sent upon registration if you would like to access it via zoom.

Nb. There will be camping options in the hall or nearby.

 

AN INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM                                    

A NEW TEN WEEK COURSE 

The Marpa Buddhist Centre Tuncurry                                                                           

Starts: Monday March 23rd 2026

 

Whether you are searching for inner peace, would like to see more peace in the world or you would like to challenge your view of reality, Buddhism has many ways to achieve these goals and enrich your life. The basic teaching of Buddhism recommends; not harming, being of benefit to others and thoroughly taming your own mind. How we go about these goals are set out quite thoroughly in what are called dharma teachings of The Buddha. Its teachings are living tradition kept alive by its sangha members who feel encouraged to share and discuss their experience. So, it’s a real joy to see Bess Morgan, a member of the local Buddhist community, bring together a new Introduction to Buddhism Course. The course will include an introduction to meditation, is suitable for beginners and those experienced and can be joined at any time. Handouts and a list of suggested reading will be provided.

 

When: Starts Monday 23rd March

Time: 6 till 7.30pm

Where: 218 The Lakes Way Tuncurry

Cost: Free, though donations are welcome

For more information contact:

Bess Morgan  0431989083 besshartcher@gmail.com

 

MEDITATION AND STUDY SCHEDULE

Monday evening 6 till 7.30pm Meditation practice group

Wednesday morning 9 till 11am. Meditation and study

Thursday evening 6 till 8pm Meditation and study.

Weekly Green Tara Practice Wednesday after the morning class.

First Sunday of the month 9 till 11am Meditation and discussion

 

SOME MORE EVENTS 

• May 8th to 10th        a weekend retreat with Lama Choedak Rinpoche
• Sunday May 31st      Saga Dawa celebrations at our gompa
• 27th 28th June          Retreat at Tin and Ian’s place
• 26th 27th September Marpa 30 years celebration