Tools for Happiness: How We Think and Act

How we think determines how we act, and the way we act affects how we experience our lives. Unfortunately, most of us are caught in patterns of negative thoughts – anger, frustration, regret and self-hatred - that lead to us to act in destructive ways. But just as an athlete trains their body, we can train and transform our minds. In doing so, we can free ourselves from our habitual patterns and explore new ways of living - with joy, patience, contentment, and delight.

This workshop provides straightforward tools for developing happiness and meaning in everyday life by focusing on how we think and how we act. We learn the deeper values of kindness, forgiveness, patience, honesty and generosity. It is suitable for people of all ages, faiths, and cultural backgrounds and uses everyday language for people from any or no spiritual tradition.

Held in the Gompa.
Meals and accommodation available separately.

Ven. Tsultrim is a counsellor with a Masters of International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution. She has worked extensively with people at risk of suicide and their families and friends over many years.

In the the last few years Tsultrim has spent some time in retreat in India and Nepal.
She has great confidence that by cultivating our kindness, compassion and wisdom we can develop resilience, strength and courage that will help us in our daily lives.

Established 1974, Chenrezig Institute is a centre for Buddhist study, meditation, retreat and practice nestled in the foothills of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. The Institute is home to a Tibetan Geshe (Lama), a large community of ordained Sangha (monks and nuns), students, residents, volunteers, retreat goers and guests.

Apart from the formal study programmes, Chenrezig Institute is a peaceful, calm and relaxing place to spend a few hours, days or weeks. Stroll along the bush paths, wander in formal garden, espresso in the cafe or a vegetarian meal.

Teachers’ availability subject to change; please check http://www.chenrezig.com.au/programme/calendar/ for updated information.

Lunch additional, booking required by 10am please https://www.chenrezig.com.au/big-love-cafe/.

Also below the far carpark is ‘The Wellbeing Centre’ which provides courses focusing on cultivating physical, emotional and mental balance and wellbeing. They include authentic traditional and modern psychological approaches to health and lifestyle. They are suitable for everyone who maybe looking for genuine happiness and well-being in a non-religious framework.