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Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm Friday 9:30am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

Bodhi Chan Meditation Centre

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Bodhi Chan Meditation Centre

Our meditation centre teaches the authentic practices of the Chan/Zen tradition offering weekly practice sessions.

We are dedicated to promoting mindfulness and the Dharma in a non-religious way through the meditation and Taichi.

28/08/2025

Come meet our hopping friends at Bodhi Chan!

24/08/2025

【維摩詰經週一課程】

我們非常歡喜地宣布，慧全法師即將從加拿大返回！

自 9月8日（週一）起，法師將於每週一帶領大家共同學習《維摩詰經》。

《維摩詰經》是大乘佛教的重要經典，透過維摩居士的智慧對話，引導我們在日常生活中體會佛法的深意。

📍 日期：9月8日起，每週一
🕙 時間：上午10:00 ～ 12:30
📌 地點：菩提禪苑 223-241 Dennis Rd, Springwood QLD 4127

誠摯邀請大家一同來聆聽、學習與交流，從經典中汲取智慧，淨化心靈。
新舊道友皆歡迎參加！課程免費，隨喜功德。🙏

15/08/2025

A beautiful day to meditate underneath the clear sky and enjoy nature at Bodhichan!

“A lone cloud sails the boundless sky,
In a breath, it blankets the earth below.
Take a gaze - look where nothing was ever born,
Clarity, untouched, with not a speck to mar.”
- Chan Mastee Hanshan

片云浮太虗。倏忽遍大地。试看未生前。清净无纤翳。
- 憨山大师

12/08/2025

Retreat at our Canadian sister temple Sunshine Coast Meditation Center BC Canada

10/08/2025

A big thanks to Alan Carter for providing a moving teaching on the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life!

“If reverence for the Buddhas is exceeded merely by an altruistic intention, how much more so by striving for the complete happiness of all sentient beings?

Those desiring to escape from suffering hasten right toward suffering. With the very desire for happiness, out of delusion they destroy their own happiness as if it were an enemy.

He satisfies with all joys those who are starving for happiness and eliminates all the sorrows of those who are afflicted in many ways.

He dispels delusion. Where else is there such a saint? Where else is there such a friend? Where else is there such merit?” - Shantidev

07/08/2025

You're Invited – Bodhisattva’s Way of Liffe

🗓 Saturday, 9th August
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM (includes a 30-minute break)
📍 Please note: the class will begin promptly at 10:00 AM (not 10:30)

Join us for a special class with Alan Carter, who will offer a commentary on Chapter 1 of The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life: The Benefits of the Awakening Mind.

About the Teaching:

This profound text was written in the 8th century by an Indian master from Nalanda Monastery. At the time, his fellow monks mocked him, believing he was lazy. They joked that he had only three realizations: eating, sleeping, and defecating. Hoping to drive him out, they pressured him to teach. When he finally agreed, his teaching stunned them all, clearly revealing the depth of his realization.

If you could take only one Buddhist book to a desert island, The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life would be a strong candidate. It’s an inspiring and practical guide for anyone on the path of compassion and wisdom.

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What the Session Will Include:

A clear and accessible commentary on Chapter 1: The Benefits of the Awakening Mind

A practical explanation of what the “Awakening Mind” (Bodhicitta) is What it means to be a Bodhisattva.

Guided meditation sessions integrated throughout the class

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About the Teacher

Alan Carter has been practicing in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition for over 32 years. He completed an in-depth study program at Chenrezig Institute in Eudlo, Queensland, and has led both group and solitary retreats. For the past 20 years, he has been teaching Buddhist philosophy and meditation across Australia and New Zealand.e

31/07/2025

Fo Xing Shifu will be giving his final teaching this Saturday before going to Canada!

To finish off his course of classes, this Saturday 10am Ven. Fo Xing will talk on the Foundations of Buddhism and Chan.

Don’t miss this chance to learn from such an experienced practitioner and say goodbye before he heads off!

See you all soon.

29/07/2025

Though minds be scattered, wandering far,
If one should step where temples are,
And recite once the refuge of the Buddha’s name,
The path to Buddhahood they claim.
- Lotus Sutra

若人散乱心，入于塔庙中，一称南无佛，皆共成佛道
-《妙法莲华经》

27/07/2025

Buddhahood is accomplished through your own mind! Why do you seek for awakening apart from your mind?

Alls the Buddhas of the past and future speak only of our minds, mind is Buddha, Buddha is mind. Outside of the mind there is no Buddha, and outside of Buddha there is no mind.

- Bodhidharma’s Bloodstream Treatise

佛是自心作得，因何离此心外觅佛？前佛后佛只言其心，心即是佛，佛即是心；心外无佛，佛外无心。
- 达摩祖师血脉论

26/07/2025

Join us for a rewarding meditation practice to start or finish the day!

Meditation starting at 6:00am in the morning and 7:00pm at night.

23/07/2025

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Ven. Dingrong for travelling all the way from Singapore to share the Dharma with us. We wish him every success on his continued journey of teaching Buddhism.

我们由衷感谢定融法师远道从新加坡前来，与我们分享佛法。祝愿他在弘法之路上一切顺利，法缘广布。

16/07/2025

Join us for a special 3-week series of teachings offered by Venerable Fo Xing.

These classes will be held every Saturday from 10:00am to 12:30pm.

Saturday July 19
Finishing the Zen Sutra: Completing Dogen Zenji’s Universal Instructions for Zazen, a profound guide to seated meditation.

Saturday July 26
A Big Picture Recap: Reviewing key concepts: the 5 aggregates, 6 sense gates, 8 consciousnesses, stages of meditation, and Chan as direct pointing to the mind.

Saturday August 2
Connecting the Teachings: Tying it all together with core Buddhist foundations:
1. Four Noble Truths
2. Three Seals of Existence
3. Three Medicines
4. Noble Eightfold Path

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and reflect with Venerable Fo Xing. All are welcome.b hey

Address

223 Dennis Road
Brisbane, QLD
4127

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61738085661

Website

https://www.bodhichan.com.au/

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May you find freshness and peace in our offerings of Ch'an-inspired activities and meditation. We are dedicated to promoting well-being for all in a non-religious way.