Association of Engaged Buddhists Weekly Teachings and Meditation

16 February 2023 - 14 December 2023
  • Day:Thursday
  • Time:7.30PM - 9.00PM AEST
  • No of Sessions:1
  • Duration:1.5 hours
  • Organising Entity:Association of Engaged Buddhists
  • Event Speaker:Venerable Tejadhammo & guest teachers
  • Enquiries:office@engagedbuddists.org.au
  • Location:Buddhist Library
  • Attendance Mode:In Person or Zoom Event
  • Contribution:By donation
  • Thursdays 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm (doors open from 7pm)

    The Association’s primary weekly activity is our Thursday night Dhamma talk (Buddhist teachings) and meditation practice. Dhamma talks are focused on aspects of Buddhism and Buddhist practice, and are usually conducted by our Spiritual Teacher Ven. Tejadhammo. From time to time Dhamma talks may be conducted by a guest teacher. An up to date schedule of guest teachers will be available at https://www.engagedbuddhists.org.au/teaching/ The Dhamma talk is then followed by a silent meditation of around 30 minutes. All  are welcome, no previous experience is necessary.

    The sessions will also be available as Zoom meetings with the meeting opening at 7.25pm. Interaction via Zoom will be limited to chat as we are primarily making this available as a service to those who can’t attend in person.

    Please email office@engagedbuddhists.org.au for questions or for more details. 

     

     

    Teacher profile

    Venerable Tejadhammo Bhikku is the Spiritual Director of the Association of Engaged Buddhists. Bhante teaches and conducts regular courses and retreats which are open to the general public, and is regularly invited to teach other groups of ordained Sangha. Apart from these teaching and retreat activities, Bhante works with people who are seriously ill in various hospitals, hospices and their homes in and around Sydney, teaching healing meditation, providing spiritual support and assisting people in dealing with the end stages of life.

    Venerable Tejadhammo Bhikku was ordained by Venerable Tanchaokhun Phra Visalsalmanagun, Chaokhana Changwat, Phuket, in Thailand. Bhante has a background in Western Philosophy and Theology, and has studied and taught at Silpakorn University, Thailand. Before returning to Australia he taught in Thai universities and jails. Although ordained in the Theravada tradition, he has also studied with Tibetan and Mahayana teachers and has a commitment to the Dharma that he believes encompasses all traditional expressions of it. He is a founding member of Australian Monastic Encounter which seeks to promote inter-religious and inter monastic dialogue.

     

    Guest teachers

    Please check this page regularly for further updates to our guest teacher schedule. All talks begin at 7.30am. Link to Zoom provided near the top of the page.

     

    30 November – Gratitude Evening (for all AEB friends)

    As the year draws to a close, let’s come together for a special Gratitude Evening on November 30th. This isn’t just a meetup; it’s a moment of connection and reflection. There will be no talks; instead, the focus will be on simply being present, checking in with each other, and ensuring everyone is doing well. We may do some chanting and short meditation together, and if you are comfortable and willing, share the moments that you are grateful for and perhaps your reflections with the group. This is an opportunity for mutual understanding and support.

    This gathering will be a heartfelt celebration of our shared journey and a moment to express gratitude for the experiences that have shaped us throughout the year.

    All human and animals are welcome