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 :
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Come and go quietly
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No intoxication on the premises
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No smoking
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No engaging in idle gossip or loud meaningless chatter
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Participants should, at all times, maintain a respectful demeanor
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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:
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We live in samsara, and so finances are an issue. We need to discuss these aspects carefully.
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If somebody were to offer a hall (or house*) for free, then that would be very easy and very good.
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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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