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MONDAY NIGHTS  Presented 
by Mark Fernandes

Monday Nights From 8.00 pm

Mark Fernandes

Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy and Meditation

Transforming our outlook on life

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Internal and external causes and conditions play a large part in what we experience in our lives, and whether we are happy or not.
However, our mental outlook or happiness can be enhanced. This will enable us to accomplish two things:
• More contentment in the present, whatever the situation
• Create the causes for ongoing and future happiness.

Mark will cover these topics and the methods to achieve them, from a Buddhist perspective, over the course of four weeks in July.
There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion, meditation and questions.

Mark, a long-time student of Geshe Doga’s and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, has been attending teachings at Tara Institute for close to 40 years.

Sessions run for one hour and include guided meditations, a talk and questions. A facility fee of $5 or $10 (for those able to contribute more) goes towards the running of the Centre.

Everyone is welcome; there is no need to book.

For more information, please email spc@tarainstitute.org.au or phone 03 9596 8900.

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MEDITATIONS for Modern Minds

Volume 3

This book is a collection of insightful Monday night Introduction to Buddhism teachings at Tara Institute in 2022, which also include step-by-step meditations and some Q&A sessions. Each author has also written a compelling personal introduction before their teaching on how meditation and buddhism has helped them navigate the ups and downs of life.

These are unique teachings in that they are given by experienced and engaging teachers who can talk clearly about the wisdom found in ancient Buddhist teachings and apply it to modern life.

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Lama Zopa said: My point here is for you to understand what we are doing and what you are helping with. This is so that you can rejoice. It really is unbelievable, incredible, what you are helping with, and this creates so much benefit for the world and for sentient beings. This actually creates the cause to liberate so many beings. This is an incredible opportunity for you to rejoice, and if you rejoice and then dedicate the merits, it is amazing.

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Office Hours:

Monday 9am-3pm
Tuesday 9am-3pm
Wednesday 9am-3pm
Thursday 9am-4pm
Friday 9am-4pm.

Outside of events and classes, visitors are welcome during office hours to explore the meditation hall and visit the bookshop.

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Address: 

3 Mavis Avenue, Brighton East, Victoria 3187

AUSTRALIA

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