JANUARY
2nd 7.15. Meditation and peer dharma discussion.
14/2 Bells Ave Cammeray hosted by Jonathan Page.
9th Christopher – Sutta Study, “the Life of the Buddha”
16th Sarah Napthali – talk on ‘Mind Wandering in Meditation’ based on the work of Jason Siff
23rd Verena Clemencic-Jones – Meditation and dharma talk
30th Subhana – Meditation and dharma talk
FEBRUARY
6th Winton – Sutta Study, “the Life of the Buddha”
13th Christopher – “Body, Speech and Mind”
20th Betsy – sharing about her month long retreat with Patrick.
27th Subhana – Meditation and dharma talk
MARCH
5th 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm Christopher – Sutta Study, “the Life of the Buddha”
12th: 6pm Dinner with Jason Siff or precepts group: 7pm Meditation and talk by Jason Siff
19th: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm Meditation & talk by Rena “My three week self retreat”
26th: 6pm Beginner’s group with Betsy Faen: 7pm Meditation 8pm Ben Felden talks on “Meditation, Buddhism & Science” See link for details.
APRIL
2nd: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm Christopher – Sutta Study, “the Life of the Buddha”
9th: 6pm precepts discussion: 7pm Christopher – “The Two Truths Teaching”
16th: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm Winton – “Ethics for Insight Teachers”
23rd: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm Vijay’s talk – “spiritual enlightenment”
30th: 6pm practice questions with Subhana: 7pm Meditation & dharma talk by Subhana
MAY
1st (Thursday) Gregory Kramer – meditation and dharma talk
7th: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm Christopher – Sutta Study, “the Life of the Buddha”
14th: 6pm precepts discussion: 7pm Mediation & talk by Betsy – “Working with the hindrances”
21st: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm: Meditation and talk by Paul – “Letting go”
28th: 6pm practice questions with Subhana: 7pm Meditation and dharma talk by Subhana
JUNE
4th: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm Winton – Sutta Study, “the Life of the Buddha”
11th: 6pm precepts discussion: 7pm Christopher – ” The One Who Knows”
18th: 6pm: Tai Chi: 7pm: Bluegum Sangha Review meeting
25th: 6pm practice questions with Subhana: 7pm Meditation & dharma talk by Subhana
JULY
2nd: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm Meditation and talk by Sarah N – “Stress”
9th: 6pm : 7pm Christopher – Sutta Study, “Basic teachings of the Buddha”
16th: 6pm: Tai Chi: 7pm: Meditation and dharma talk by Winton
23th: 6pm : 7pm Meditation & workshop No.1 by Lenore – “practical techniques for right speech”
30th: 6pm : 7pm Meditation & dharma talk by Subhana
AUGUST
6th: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm: Winton – Sutta Study, “Basic teachings of the Buddha”
10th: BGS Meditative Spring Flower Bushwalk
13th: 6pm: 7pm: Meditation and dharma talk by Winton
20th: 6pm: Tai Chi: 7pm: Q&A session with Winton
27th: 6pm practice discussion with Betsy: 7pm Meditation & dharma talk by Subhana
SEPTEMBER
3rd: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm: Meditation & workshop No.2 by Lenore – “practical techniques for right speech – speaking up for ourselves constructively.”
(workshop planned for the weekend 6th & 7th has been cancelled)
10th: 6pm: 7pm: Meditation and dharma talk by Victor
17th: 6pm: Tai Chi: 7pm: Winton – sutta study “Basic teachings of the Buddha”
24th: 6pm practice discussion with Betsy: 7pm Meditation & talk by Michael Dash
OCTOBER
1st: 6pm Tai Chi : 7pm: Meditation & dharma talk by Jonathon – “Being with another”
8th: 6pm: 7pm: Christopher – Sutta Study, “Basic teachings of the Buddha”
15th: 6pm: Tai Chi: 7pm: Meditation & dharma talk by Ven. Sujato (of Santi Monastery)
22nd: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm Meditation & talk by Patrick Kearney
29th: 6pm practice discussion with Betsy: 7pm Meditation & talk by Subhana
NOVEMBER
5th: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm: Meditation & dharma talk by Lawrence Mills Khantipalo
12th: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm: Christopher – Sutta Study, “Basic teachings of the Buddha”
19th: 6pm: practice discussion with Betsy 7pm: Meditation and dharma talk by Subhana
26th: 6pm Tai Chi : 7pm Meditation & dharma talk by Winton
2009
JANUARY
7th 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm: Christopher McLean - Sutta Study
14th 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm Meditation & talk by Winton Higgins
21st 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm Meditation & talk by Vijay – Question & Answer session
28th 6pm : 7pm - Meditation and dharma talk by Victor von der Heyde
FEBRUARY
4th 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm: Winton - Sutta Study
11th 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm Meditation & peer small group discussion
18th 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm Meditation & talk by Vijay – Question & Answer session
25th 6pm: practice group with Betsy : 7pm - Meditation and dharma talk Subhana Barzaghi
MARCH
4th 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm: Christopher – Sutta Study,
11th: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm Meditation and talk by Michael Dash
18th: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm Meditation & talk by Subhana
25th: 6pm practice group with Betsy: 7pm - Meditation and dharma talk Gregory Kramer
APRIL
1st: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm: Winton – Sutta Study
8th: 6pm Tai Chi : 7pm – Meditation & talk by Winton
15th: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm – Meditation & talk by Johnathon
(Fri 17th – Wed 22nd April: Subhana is teaching the Dharma Facilitator Program at Temple of the Ancient Ground, Gorricks)
22nd: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm – Meditation & talk by Christopher
29th: 6pm practice group with Betsy: 7pm Meditation & dharma talk by Jason Siff
MAY
6th: 7pm - Meditation & peer small group discussion
13th: 7pm – meditation & peer small group discussion
20th: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm – Meditation & talk by Christopher
27th: 6pm practice group with Betsy : 7pm Meditation & dharma talk by Ven. Sujato
JUNE
3rd: 6pm Tai Chi: 7pm: Winton – Sutta Study,
10th: 6pm Tai Chi : 7pm – Meditation & talk by Patrick Kearney
17th: 6pm: Tai Chi: 7pm: Bluegum Sangha forum
24th: 6pm practice group with Betsy : 7pm Meditation & dharma talk by Subhana
JULY
1st : 6pm; Tai Chi ; 7pm: Christopher McLean – Sutta Study
8th : 6pm; Tai Chi ; 7pm: Meditation & dharma talk by Christopher McLean
15th : 6pm; Tai Chi ; 7pm: Meditation & dharma talk by Patrick Kearney
22nd : 6pm; Tai Chi ; 7pm: Meditation & peer group discussion
29th : 6pm; practice group with Betsy ; 7pm: Meditation & dharma talk by Subhana Barzaghi
AUGUST
5th : 7pm : Winton Higgins – Sutta Study
12th : 7pm: Meditation & dharma talk by Christopher McLean
19th : 7pm: Meditation & peer group discussion
26th : 7pm: Guided Meditation in, and dharma talk about, the 1st Brahma-Vihara (loving-kindness), by Subhana Barzaghi
N.B. REMEMBER, THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE AT OUR NEW ADDRESS (14 Ridge St, N.Sydney) ON TUESDAYS.
SEPTEMBER
1st : 7pm :Christopher McLean – Sutta Study
8th : 7pm: Meditation & dharma talk by Michael Dash
15th : 7pm: Meditation & dharma talk by John Seed
22nd : 7pm: Guided Meditation in, and dharma talk about, the 2nd Brahma-Vihara (compassion), by Subhana Barzaghi
29th : 7pm Presentation by Verena Clemencic-Jones on her experience in Bodhgaya, Bihar and the Prajna Vihar School.
OCTOBER
6th :7pm : Winton Higgins – Sutta Study
13th : 7pm: Meditation & discussion of the Eight Fold Path – ‘Right Mindfulness’
20th : 7pm: Guided Meditation in, and dharma talk about, the 3rd Brahma-Vihara (joy), by Subhana Barzaghii
27th : 7pm: Meditation & dharma talk by Christopher McLean
DECEMBER
1st : 7pm : Winton Higgins – Sutta Study
8th : 7pm: Meditation & dharma talk by Jampa – ‘Non-self’ part 2.
15th : 7pm: Meditation & dharma talk by Subhana Barzaghi
22nd : 7pm: Meditation & group review forum
29th: 7pm: Meditation and dharma discussion
2010
JANUARY
5th: meditation and Dhammapada Study with Christopher McClean
12th: Meditation and dharma talk on Right View by Winton Higgins
19th: Meditation and dharma talk by Victor von der Heyde
26th: meditation and group discussion on Right View
FEBRUARY
2nd: meditation and Dhammapada Study with Winton Higgins
9th: meditation, talk & discussion with Betsy Faen on Ending the Pursuit of Happiness by B. Magid - curative fantasies and meditation practice.
16th: meditation, talk and discussion with Jampa
23rd: Meditation and dharma discussion on Right intention/thought with Subhana Barzaghi
