Take a Tibetan spiritual journey on the Sunshine Coast
Published Wednesday, 31 October, 2007 at 10:48 AM
Minister for Communities, Disability Services, ATSIP, Multicultural Affairs, Seniors and Youth
The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr
The world-renowned Chenrezig Institute at Eudlo is opening its doors and inviting everyone to take a spiritual journey at the Tibetan Buddhism Cultural Festival and Chenrezig Institute Open Day this Sunday (4 November).
Multicultural Affairs Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr announced a $3,000 grant for the festival under the Multicultural Assistance Program.
“The festival will bring people from all walks of life together to promote community harmony, peace and well-being,” she said.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about, participate and celebrate the spiritual and cultural aspects of Tibetan Buddhism.
“The festival offers something for everyone, including Tibetan painting workshops, guided meditation, musical performances, information displays, market stalls and children’s activities.
The Chenrezig Institute will entertain and educate participants through information displays, art, performance, meditation and teachings from resident Tibetan Lama, Geshe Lobsang Jamyang.
The Chenrezig Buddhist Institute is a centre for Buddhist study, meditation and retreat and is understood to be one of the first centres of Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism to be established in the western world.
The free Tibetan Buddhism Cultural Festival and Chenrezig Institute Open Day will be held at 33 Johnsons Road, Eudlo, on Sunday 4 November from 9.30am–5.30pm.
Queensland Government Multicultural Assistance Program grants are available to community organisations for projects, festivals and events that promote an understanding of multiculturalism, reduce prejudice and foster community participation in Queensland.
For more information about the program, visit www.multicultural.qld.gov.au
Media Contact: Minister Nelson-Carr’s office on 3235 4280
Multicultural Affairs Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr announced a $3,000 grant for the festival under the Multicultural Assistance Program.
“The festival will bring people from all walks of life together to promote community harmony, peace and well-being,” she said.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about, participate and celebrate the spiritual and cultural aspects of Tibetan Buddhism.
“The festival offers something for everyone, including Tibetan painting workshops, guided meditation, musical performances, information displays, market stalls and children’s activities.
The Chenrezig Institute will entertain and educate participants through information displays, art, performance, meditation and teachings from resident Tibetan Lama, Geshe Lobsang Jamyang.
The Chenrezig Buddhist Institute is a centre for Buddhist study, meditation and retreat and is understood to be one of the first centres of Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism to be established in the western world.
The free Tibetan Buddhism Cultural Festival and Chenrezig Institute Open Day will be held at 33 Johnsons Road, Eudlo, on Sunday 4 November from 9.30am–5.30pm.
Queensland Government Multicultural Assistance Program grants are available to community organisations for projects, festivals and events that promote an understanding of multiculturalism, reduce prejudice and foster community participation in Queensland.
For more information about the program, visit www.multicultural.qld.gov.au
Media Contact: Minister Nelson-Carr’s office on 3235 4280