Dharma House Melbourne

 

The Residential Dharma House:

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As instructed by Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche:

 

A Dharma House should be an environment dedicated to practicing the authentic Buddhist teachings and meditation practices, and to provide a mutually supportive environment for a genuine and open-minded gateway to the Buddha’s path  

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Conduct:

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Dharma House residents and practitioners should always be friendly, harmonious and cooperative with each other, and they should communicate with others in a honest, kind, patient, lighthearted, open and helpful manner. Everything should take place with dignity.

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The core members should share all responsibilities, such as for household expenses and following the guidelines set forth by Rinpoche.

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Those residing and attending should train in the Dharma by applying the Dharma Teachings,  adhering to Buddhist Conduct instructions, and be reminded to :

• Come and go quietly

• No intoxication on the premises 

• No smoking

• No engaging in idle gossip or loud meaningless chatter

• Participants should, at all times, maintain a respectful demeanor

• Act in a dignified manner 

 

 

Finances:

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Question: Do all the members* need to donate toward the upkeep of the House? (* members, residents, founders, visitors)

A: Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche:

• We live in samsara, and so finances are an issue. We need to discuss these aspects carefully.

• If somebody were to offer a hall (or house*) for free, then that would be very easy and very good.

• Whenever there is a shortage of money, then the members and founders will need to share responsibilities, such as covering the rent, electricity and so forth.

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