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Hello, friends of Tig-Le, As we enter November, the end of the term is fast approaching; we are looking at extending some sessions to run this summer. It has been another vibrant term at Tig-Le House, and it is always a joy to share mindfulness and the Dharma with so many people. Thank you to everyone for your participation. Looking ahead, we have confirmed dates and times for weekly sessions and retreats in 2025, with more opportunities to join in. Grab a cuppa, have a read. Wishing everyone wellness and happiness. Monday Mindfulness All are welcome to join any sessions; it’s an open house at 7pm. The teachings of traditional mindfulness are shared and discussed along with practising together. The final session this term is on Monday, 2nd December. Wednesday Dharma Study and Practice Group Each year, we run through Three Vehicles of training starting in the first term with an exploration of the Theravada Dhamma tradition. This is followed by meditations and teachings of the Mahayana Seven-Point Mind Training techniques attributed to Atisha. We finish the year with a study and ceremonial meditative practices founded in the Tibetan Vajrayana Diamond Vehicle. It is traditional to explore each in turn, building an understanding of practice sequentially. It is a prerequisite to have attended regular mindfulness training before joining. This is for the mental safety and stability of everyone involved and the group. Thursday Mindful Walking Group We walk purposefully in silence, discovering how to move calmly and peacefully through life. Insights into mindful walking are shared each week, and there is an opportunity to discuss practice afterwards. All are welcome, 9am. Locations are notified via our Facebook messenger group. We are currently meeting at Rendall Close Bridge aside the Wooditchup Bilya, Margaret River.  Peaceful Vajrapani Wongkur Ceremonies We have a few ceremonies continuing into early December. The next is on Sunday, 24th November, Wongkur to Vajrapani, the protector of Bodhi, safeguarding the mind of awakening. All are welcome to attend; it’s an open house. Please arrive 10 – 20 minutes early to settle in for a 10:30 am start. You are invited to stay for a cup of tea afterwards. Online Mindfulness and Dharma Sessions for 2025 We are in the process of setting up Tig-Le to be able to offer hybrid mindfulness and dharma sessions that combine online and in-person classes, and we look forward to making this available beginning from the first term in 2025. We do need someone to help us by administering Zoom during the sessions; we will provide all the equipment and set up the meeting links, schedules, and communications. The helper role can be done remotely or from the Tig-Le studio, allowing me to concentrate on delivering teaching. We would be very grateful if anyone could step in and help us. Others wanting to access these teachings online will be deeply appreciative. Providing inclusive access to mindfulness in this way has become vital. It can be the only means for some people to attend. To register for online sessions, please send a request to tiglehouse@gmail.com Other Happenings  Permaculture Design Certificate courses with Fair Harvest The next one runs from the 12th to the 26th of January 2025. I thoroughly enjoy teaching on these courses and seeing eyes light up and minds and lives grow. They are a valuable and memorable experience. Permaculture Design Certificate Sunday 12th January – Sunday 26th January 2025 – Fair Harvest Permaculture Peace Pagoda Day at the Origins Centre It is a lovely celebration and acknowledgement of the ongoing commitment to peace that is at the heart of mindfulness and the dharma, as well as the refuge humanity and the world need. This year, it’s on Sunday, 1st December, at 10am.  Karma Chokor Dechen Nunnery, Rumtek, Sikkim For many years, friends and networks have supported the nuns of the Karma Chokor Dechen Nunnery towards independence and meeting their daily needs. A beautiful website has been created showcasing the histories, projects and connections involved. We will travel there in late March 2025 to visit our friends and offer support. Have a look here at Karma Chokor Dechen Nunnery, Kagyu Nunnery, Rumtek, Sikkim Next year, 2025 schedule Mindfulness and Dharma at Tig-Le House: Monday evening mindfulness open-house sessions continue 3rd February – 10th March. Tuesday morning mindfulness sessions will be added back into our schedule beginning 1st Term 28th January – 11th March. Wednesday evening Dharma teachings, study and practice group – Theravada Dhamma 1st Term 29th January – 12th March Thursday mindful walking group 30th January – 13th March Buddha-Dharma Studies and Practices Retreats with Tig-Le at Coorain and the Origins Centre: Theravada Dhamma: 17th – 21st March Mahayana Seven-point Mind Training: 16th – 20th June Vajrayana Retreat (Deva – Green Tara): 24th – 28th November *Bookings are required. Limited places are available for staying onsite. Staying offsite daily attendance is welcome. Mindfulness Weekend Retreats with Tig-Le at the Origins Centre: Mindfulness Weekend 30th May – 1st June Mindfulness and Nature Weekend 14th – 16th November Mindfulness and Nature Weekends with Tig-Le at Fair Harvest Permaculture: Mindful Walking Weekend 8th & 9th March Meditations on Nature Weekend 18th & 19th October The Country Dharma Campout is planned for the 28th of June to the 4th of July 2025, held North of Perth on the family farm, 500 acres of mixed agricultural use and bushland (image at the top of newsletter). Participants come self-sufficient for all camping needs (food, water, and shelter) and dedicate the week to personal practice, teacher dialogues, and support. Here is a video from 2023’s camp Tig-Le House country dharma campout July 2023 | Tig-Le House And other events and ceremonies are to be confirmed!! Links to booking information will be sent out as we get closer. We look forward to your continued involvement for the rest of the year and next year. Tashi Shog – Go well, and good fortune. Lama Sonam and the Tig-Le family |
