More than 1000 people are expected to attend the Tibetan Buddhist Society’s two-day spring festival this weekend in pursuit of Zen.
Finding happiness in a material world is the theme of this year’s event. Visitors can choose to sit in on eight talks on Buddhist philosophy and guided meditation sessions.
Buddhist philosophy and meditation teacher Michael Joseph said meditation could help people cultivate lasting states of love, compassion and kindness.
“Regular meditation and mindfulness help us recognise that we have the ability within us to develop enduring happiness,” he said.
The society’s Peaceful Land of Joy and Meditation Centre is awash with floral colours at the moment and is well worth the visit, if only to wander through its rose garden.
A market place will be set up and craft activities offered to children. A ceremony for world peace, from noon Saturday, will be led by Buddhist monks and nuns inside the temple.
The Tibetan Buddhist Society’s Peaceful Land of Joy Meditation Centre is at 1425 Mickleham Road, Yuroke. Entry is $5 or $10 for families. Proceeds support the temple and its gardens.
