At Origins Centre we welcome all for retreat and personal or group activity. We try to maintain an ethos that's friendly, helpful and cooperative. Origins Centre also governs Coorain, a special interest Buddhist residence located on the adjoining property.
'Origins Centre Inc.'
Origins is a charitable NGO. We are on Jayes Road, one km from the South West Highway, and also on the Bibbulmun track. OC provides a friendly, co-operative environment for guests with 16 acres of bush parkland, an orchard, gardens, accommodation for up to 22 people and a beautiful rotunda and world peace pagoda. Origins is run by volunteers and supported by donations, both in-kind and financial, made by guests and supportive friends. Guests are asked to do a little housekeeping to help out for half an hour each day. Guests provide their own bedding and food. There are shared amenities and facilities. For more information go to: www.originscentre.org or email [email protected].
'Coorain'
Coorain is a residence and teaching venue linked closely to the welfare of Origins Centre and located next door. Through study and practice, Coorain fosters a Universalist approach to Buddhism and other teachings (more info http://origins.mysouthwest.com.au/Coorain).
'Offerings'
People are welcome to stay at Origins when retreats and workshops are taking place. For accomodation bookings contact Sondra: [email protected]
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We hold regular Mindfulness sits every Tuesday @ 8:30am and Friday @ 8am where people are invited to join us either in-person or via Facebook Livestream. Every May & September there are week-long Mindfulness Retreats where people are welcome to come and stay at the centre or attend via Zoom.
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Families with Children: Welcome! Many kids and parents have taken a break at Origins. Children are fine with the Mindfulness training and we have family kindy (pregnant to 4 yr olds with parent/carer) every fortnight on a Wednesday. Various yoga and meditation groups book the centre for their events and retreats and this is welcome enrichment at Origins. Bibbulmun Track: We are right on it! Link: www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au
Enviro Project: This great project aims to reduce fire hazard, control invasion and increase local diversity. This is a rural bush parkland creation in progress. If you are interested please contact Chime [email protected]
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