Welcome to Gold Coast Dharma Realm!  GCDR is home to Shurangama Monastery and is an affiliate of the Dharma Realm Buddhist Association USA, which was founded by the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua (1918-1995) more than 50 years ago.  At GCDR we strive to provide a space for Buddhist education and spiritual practice.  Visitors are welcome to join us for meditation classes, mantra and sutra sessions, evening lectures on Buddhism, or a pure vegetarian lunch.   We also have an extensive library of Buddhist texts to explore.  


You are welcome to enquire further when considering whether a retreat is right for you.  Our Contact info:
e-mail: gcdr.australia@gmail.com
phone: (07) 5522-8788

DRBA-USA and its branches and affiliates all strive to maintain Six Guidelines given by the Master. These are:

1. Refrain from fighting; do not contend.
2. Refrain from being greedy; want less.
3. Refrain from all sorts of seeking; be content.
4. Refrain from being selfish; nurture a magnanimous spirit.
5. Refrain from pursuing personal advantages; keep a low profile and live   
    lightly on the land.
6. Refrain from lying; tell the truth.

Daily Schedule
4.00-5.30am    Morning recitation
5.30-6.30am    Meditation
10.30am          Meal offering
11.00am          Vegetarian lunch
5.30-7.00pm    Evening recitation
7.00-8.30pm     Lecture / Sutra chanting

Schedule from August-December 2014

Saturday 
8.30-10.00am  Great Compassion                                               Mantra recitation 
 1.30pm           Shurangama Mantra recitation   
                       & Transfer  of Merit
7.00pm Rev Heng Sure Dharma Talk

Sunday 
8am-9.50am   Meditation & Instruction on Meditation
  
Special Events   
Chinese New Year Dharma Assembly 
Ceremony for Formally Become a Buddhist

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