Hayagriva Buddhist Centre is a Mahayana Tibetan Buddhist centre in Perth, Western Australia. We provide Gelugpa Buddhist teachings and meditation classes as well as retreats. Hayagriva is an affiliate member of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), a worldwide family of over 151 Buddhist centres, projects and services, dedicated to fulfilling the wishes of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Members and visitors are welcome to use and enjoy the relaxing ambience of our beautiful Centre for personal meditation and other Buddhist practices. We have a library, bookshop and complimentary refreshments. We are fortunate in having students who volunteer to welcome visitors to the centre and help out with any questions.    Centre open:10am – 2pm,   Monday – Saturday  ph 9367 4817

pics L to R – His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Kyabje Thubten Zopa Rinpoche (spiritual head of FPMT), Lama Thubten Yeshe 1935-1984 (founder of FPMT)

 

Latest Hayagriva News and Events 

 

Annual Residential Lam Rim and Nyung Nay Purification Retreat

 

Annual Residential Lam Rim and Nyung Nay Purification Retreat: – June 8 -18 led by Ven Dondrub and held at the secluded and beautifully wooded Mt Helena Theosophical Society retreat centre in the hills east of Perth. Give yourself some space to mentally regenerate by leaving the hassles of life behind and immersing yourself in quiet, gentle meditation. HH Dalai Lama has recommended that students do a retreat every year and Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche said: “If they (students) want something for their heart, if they love themselves and want to do something to affect their heart, and fill their hearts with great satisfaction, deep joy, and meaning, then this comes from retreat and practice.” For more information and retreat application forms click here. Please confirm your attendance as soon as possible by contacting the centre here (Contact Us).  Do the three or seven-day Lam Rim Retreat or the whole 10 days which includes the Nyung Nay Purification Retreat

If you are struggling for time to do personal retreat please consider sponsoring others. In this way we can collectively create the merit for other retreats to occur. In the future we aspire to create a retreat fund. If the idea appeals to you please speak to Susan on 0431 679 246 or John on 0408 901 306

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Saka Dawa month May 21 – June 19

SAKA DAWA day June 4

Saka Dawa – the holy month:  is one of the most important periods in the Buddhist calendar. As merit is multiplied many times, Buddhist practitioners place special emphasis on Dharma practice such as the circumambulation of gompas and stupas, prostrations, taking precepts, reciting mantras, offering mandalas, doing sadhanas, and saving animals lives, etc. Eating no meat, or even just less meat, is recommended, as are attending teachings and offering service. The full moon day of Saka Dawa (Monday June 4) commemorates the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana (passing). All the merits of virtuous actions done at this time are multiplied 100,000 times. Our teachers recommend taking the day off work to enable a greater focus on our spiritual practice.  The Eight Mahayana Precepts, which are taken for just 24 hours, will be offered at the centre on the day. They are: to refrain from killing, stealing, sexual conduct, lying, intoxicants, sitting in a high or luxurious place, not to sing, dance or wear ornaments, and not to eat after midday.