An Invitation to the Heart Sutra - Lama Chewang Norbu Bhutia
In Person and Online
Translation: Dr Kalzangla Diki
Overview
Resident teacher Lama Chewang Norbu Bhutia will continue his introduction to one of the major sutric texts of Mahāyāna Buddhism. In Sanskrit, the title prajñāpāramitāhṛdaya translates as "The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom".
The Sutra famously states, "Form is emptiness (śūnyatā), emptiness is form." It has been called "the most frequently used and recited text in the entire Mahayana Buddhist tradition." The text has been translated into English dozens of times from Chinese, Sanskrit, and Tibetan, as well as other source languages.
Read the Heart Sutra here: https://www.lotsawahouse.org/words-of-the-buddha/heart-sutra
Date: Sunday , 22 June 2025
Time: 9.30 am to 12 Midday
Venue: KYSL Buddhist Centre
1064 Sandy Creek Rd, Molong, NSW
Bring along a vegetarian plate to share & $20 donation (cash or account details below)
All welcome
Online Via Zoom:
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Meeting ID: 940 2521 7830
Account details:
BSB 325185
Acc 40005447
We look forward to sharing this precious teaching with you
Mahamudra Retreat with H.E. Ven. Dekhung Gyaltsey Rinpoche 1-4 May 2025
Discover the Natural Clarity of the Mind
Discover or reconnect to “Profound Awareness “ in four days of Mahamudra teachings, sitting practice, and deep insight in the beautiful, peaceful bushland near Molong, NSW.
These precious teachings and explanations on Mahamudra sitting meditation will be given by Ven. Dekhung Gyaltsey Rinpoche with translations by Dr. Kalzangla Diki.
For a brief introduction to the Mahamudra practices please view this short introduction by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche:
https://youtu.be/YP-nR0YVAe8?feature=shared
The retreat will include Mountain of Smoke Offerings and Green Tara Practice (5:00am mornings) and Mahakala Practice (after dinner evenings)
Special Event: Orgyen Menla Empowerment (Guru Rinpoche)
9am Sunday 3 May
Rinpoche will give the empowerment for this Guru Rinpoche practice in the form of healing Medicine Buddha, for the healing of individuals and of the planetary elemental disturbances.
All Welcome. There will be an opportunity to present offerings to Rinpoche during the ceremony.
Retreat dates: Thursday 1 May to Sunday 4 May 2025
Retreat times: Teachings from 8.30am each day
Retreat cost: $60 per day (includes meals)
Accommodation cost: $40 per day (available from Wed 30 April to Sunday 4 May)
Accommodation style: Dormitory or bring your tent
Payments
Payments can be made by direct deposit (preferred method) to:
Karma Yiwong Samten Ling,
Acc No: 40005447
BSB: BSB 325-185
Beyond Bank, Australia.
Venue:
The beautiful bushland setting of Karma Yiwong Samten Ling, retreat centre.
Bookings & Inquiries:
💎office@kysl.org | 📞 0403 295 556 (Rose)
Please Bring: warm layers of clothing (nights are cold), torch, sleeping bag & pillow , hats, toiletries, meditation blanket or shawl.
H.E. Ven Dekhung Gyaltsey Rinpoche
Meditation with Lama Chewang Norbu Bhutia
WEEKLY ORANGE AND MOLONG, NSW
5.30pm to 6.30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays ongoing
These regular meditation sessions are open to everyone.
Participants will be guided through yoga and relaxation poses, as well as Shamatha (Tranquility) and Vipassana (Insight) meditation practices.
Lama Chewang Norbu Bhutia attained an Acharya (Master's Degree) in the Buddha’s teachings and has completed a traditional Three-Year Retreat. He has also been a Lecturer at Karma Shri Nalanda Institute at Rumtek Monastery, Sikkim, India before joining us at KYSL in January 2023.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn meditation directly from a qualified master in the 900 year old Karma Kagyu Tradition.
5.30pm TUESDAYS at Karma Yiwong Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre
5.30 THURSDAYS at Senior Citizens Centre, Kite Street, Orange, NSW 2800
Bring: Yoga mat, small cushion and comfortable loose-fitting clothes.
Suggested donation: $10 (or whatever you can afford)
Bookings & Inquiries:
💎office@kysl.org | 📞 0403 295 556 (Rose)
