Consciousness > Thinking > Thoughts > Actions Our true self is predominantly awareness and consciousness. When the process of thinking is unchecked and undisciplined, it leads to negative thoughts that stimulate negative emotions. As a result, one experiences mental distress, giving rise to a toxic ego that eventually hijacks the driver’s seat of consciousness. Bit
Heart Sutra
"Form is emptiness, emptiness is form."
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Weekly Activities
Weekly Sutra Recitation or Repentence
Join us every Saturday at 9:30 AM for Repentance, scripture recitation, or Dharma practice. These sessions offer a chance to connect with the Buddha's teachings, cultivate wisdom, and deepen self-awareness. All who resonate with Buddhism are welcome. This is a free weekly event.
Shurangama Mantra & 108 Guan Yin recitation
Every Saturday, we chant the Shurangama Mantra and recite Guan Yin Bodhisattva's name 108 times to create a vibration that resonates with divine harmony. This sacred sound opens the heart, calms the mind, and connects us to a higher spiritual frequency, embodying the mantra's true essence.
Sutra Reading Group & Dharma Group
English Sutra Reading Class: Join us every Wednesday evening at 8:15 PM AEST to understand the fundamentals of Mahayana Buddhism, we'll have Sutra reading session with participants from around the world. Beginners are warmly welcomed. This is a free session
Qi-Gong and Breathing Activities
On a weekly basis, we practice Qi Gong to harmonise our body's energy flow and awaken our inner vitality. This session includes mindful movements and deep breathing exercises, followed by a Q&A on balance, health, and well-being.
Cost: Free or By Donation.
Cost: Free or By Donation.
Meditation
& Mindfulness
On a weekly basis, we gather for meditation to quiet the mind and connect with our inner peace. Through focused breathing and mindful awareness, we cultivate clarity, calmness, and spiritual growth, fostering a deeper sense of balance and harmony within ourselves.
Cost: Free or By Donation.
Cost: Free or By Donation.
Mindful Vegetarian Gathering
Once a Week Compassionate Eating. Join us (or bring a dish) for a nourishing meat-free vegetarian lunch to detox our bodies and cultivate compassion. By choosing plant-based foods, we embrace the principles of non-harming and mindfulness, fostering a deeper connection to the environment and all living beings.
Cost: Free, By Donation, or share a meal
Cost: Free, By Donation, or share a meal
About Us
Guan Yin Temple
Guan Yin (观音, Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit) is revered as the Bodhisattva of Compassion. There is a saying that when you need help and guidance, sincerely calling upon Guan Yin's name with conviction will bring a response. However, recognising this response depends on your ability to remain present and aware, even amidst chaos and stress. The Guan Yin Temple is dedicated to helping members deepen their connection with Guan Yin by guiding them in cultivating the mindfulness and awareness necessary to perceive this compassionate presence in their lives.
Service to the people
Support for Multicultural Communities
Connecting with the Divine Through Services to others.
We organise an annual multicultural event to bring together people from diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to foster a sense of community, harmony, and acceptance among us all.
For good health, wisdom for themselves, family, their loved ones the people of the world.
A central gathering place for members of a specific community to connect, share resources, and engage in various activities.
Our cultural activities included Calligraphy, Lion Dance, Taichi, Vegetarian cooking and meditation classes.
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