“If you come to me and say "Rinpoche, I can't meditate at all, my mind is going everywhere: here, past, present, future" I should give you a medal. Finally you are meditating. The whole purpose of this instruction is to make you realise you cannot concentrate.
(Buenos Aires, Jan 2019)”
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
Siddhartha’s Intent Australia, founded in 1986 by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, is member of the international collective under the Siddhartha’s Intent umbrella. SIA shares the collective vision of SI to create an environment which facilitates connection with the wisdom of the Buddha through the Khyentse lineage and the Rime (non-sectarian) tradition. SIA offers a number of opportunities for study and practice including weekend workshops, online studies, and vipashyana retreats. See the menu abouve for details of our programs.
Registration Open: Chimé Phakmé Nyingtik Practice Intensive 19-23 OCTOBER
SIA will be hosting a group practice intensive (Drupchö) of the sublime practice of The Chimé Phakmé Nyingtik at the Sydney Practice Centre. This type of group practice is encouraged by Rinpoche and the programs follows a non-residential retreat format
Wednesday Vajrayana Study with Jakob Leschly
9-10 am Wednesdays. The series begins with Jigme Lingpa’s Steps to the Great Perfection which presents the Seven Mind-trainings according to the Great Perfection. This content is basic to all the Dzogchen teachings.
Sunday Buddhist Studies with Jakob Leschly
From 20 January on each Sunday (5:30-6.30 pm) Jakob will present a discussion of Longchempa’s Finding Rest in the Nature of Mind. “Who but Longchenpa can and will make absolutely sure that we finally understand what rest is." Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche.
18 June 2019
Dzongsar Khyentse’s Lotus Outreach Australia international projects supports vulnerable girls in Cambodia. The organisation is currently seeking new members for the board to oversee its activities.
1 May 2019
Click for links to recordings of Khenpo Chöying Dorjee's teachings in Sydney and Northern Rivers.
NEW: All available recordings from Sydney and Northern Rivers are posted now (12/07/2019)
25 April 2019
Siddhartha's Intent in currently looking for an experienced Wordpress developer and/or designer to assist with a large-scale website development project.
4 July - 1 August 2019 at Online
2 - 3 August 2019 at Brisbane
10 - 11 August 2019 at Northern Rivers
23 - 25 August 2019 at Melbourne
6 - 8 September 2019 at Bellingen
12 September - 17 October 2019 at Online
20 - 22 September 2019 at Sydney
19 - 23 October 2019 at SIA Sydney Practice Room.
28 November - 4 December 2019
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