Exploring the Path

Exploring the Path allows us to get an overview of all topics of contemplation for the entire spiritual journey. It explores many of the topics that may be intriguing and challenging to the learner and those seeking a deeper understanding

Dates: all dates are Thursdays

9th April – Introduction to the text by His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s commentary in Illuminating the Path to Enlightenment, Three Capable Beings, Relying on a Guru

16th April – Precious Human Rebirth and Impermanence & Death

23rd April – Lower Realms, Refuge, Karma 

30th April – Karma and Renunciation and Bodhichitta

7th May – Bodhichitta

14th May – Concentration and Wisdom

Time: 6.30 – 8.00pm

Cost: Full course $165/$135 non-member/member or $30/$25 non-member/member respectively.

Location: online via Zoom

This program is best suited to those who would like to deepen their knowledge of Buddhism. It may be taken as a package or individual sessions.

This course is part of the Exploring Buddhism Program.

Venerable Chokyi is a highly regarded senior Western nun in the FPMT, and has been dedicated to the dharma since 1990. She was devoted to Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and was ordained by him in 2006. Prior to ordination she had an academic career related to indigenous affairs, and 20 years experience in the arts sector.

Since ordination, Venerable Chokyi served as Spiritual Programme Coordinator at Vajrayana Institute in Sydney for 10 years, and from 2018-22 was the resident Western teacher at Chenrezig Institute in Queensland.

Venerable Chokyi has a deep dharma knowledge, great enthusiasm for the dharma and a big heart. These attributes coupled with her life experience combine very well to bring the traditional Buddhist teachings to our western minds.