Padma Buddhist Centre Practice and promotes Tibetan Buddhism of the Sakya lineage.
Padma Buddhist Centre was established in 1997 by Elizabeth Knight and has been in its current location (Point Vernon) since 2007. The Dharma House at 6 Holiday Parade, Scarness is now the main centre with the Shrine Room still at Point Vernon. The new Shrine Room is under construction and will be at Holiday Parde in 2012.
Regular practice at our Shrine Room is at 6:30 pm on Thursdays. We have recess during school holidays to allow members to devote time to their families. The Shrine room is located at 7 Berna Court, Point Vernon. There is a "Dharma House" with a notice board, information and items for sale at 6 Holiday Parade, Scarness. Information on the centre, other centre's and teachings are also available there.
Regular practice consists of Manjushri, calm abiding meditation, medicine Buddha and Ngondro. Study and discussion of Buddhism forms a part of our group's activities.
Regular Calm Abiding Meditation courses are held throughout the year.
Our spiritual Leader Lama Choedak Rinpoche visits at least annually for talks. Other teachers are invited for teachings when available.
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