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Origins Centre
Origins Centre (OC) is governed and run by a local management group with the indispensable help of many friends. We are dedicated, like so many others, to furthering the common good.
All the costs and needs of Origins Centre have always been met by freely given support (dana), whether as labour, work-in-kind, financial donations or fundraisers. Although we used to have some income from accommodation, that is now on a donation basis as well.
In 1983 the Origins property was generously donated to a local WA group interested in Buddhist ideas and practices. Although retreats and Buddhist study groups have always been held here, it has now evolved into a universal, inclusive and practical place open to the community. Many interests seek to contribute to the common good, and all are welcome.
Activities and training, retreats and respite are the major general themes at OC so far. Individuals, families and groups seeking time out; environmental art and regeneration groups; mental health and carers groups, youth, children's play-groups, work for the dole, musical recitals, rehearsals and recordings; field days & walkers from the Bilbulmun track, mindfulness, yoga and meditation...are some of the varied things that go on. Over the years, since the founding of OC in 1983, kids have been very much a part of its cultural fabric.
Our amenities are built using the timbers from the old Bunbury wharf. Our meeting 'rotunda' was originally at Greylands Hospital in Perth. The beautiful World Peace Pagoda here was built with friends from the WA Myanmar (Burmese) community. In 2006, Origins was fortunate to gain a Lotterywest grant which, combined with the great effort and generosity of many friends and well-wishers, resulted in needed improvements which included a manager's residence, separate office, composting toilets, upgrading our water collection capabilities and renovating the caretaker's room.
For more than 23 years the Origins Centre has been settling and growing - with a bit of luck we should be around for a while more.
Activities and training, retreats and respite are the major general themes at OC so far. Individuals, families and groups seeking time out; environmental art and regeneration groups; mental health and carers groups, youth, children's play-groups, work for the dole, musical recitals, rehearsals and recordings; field days & walkers from the Bilbulmun track, mindfulness, yoga and meditation...are some of the varied things that go on. Over the years, since the founding of OC in 1983, kids have been very much a part of its cultural fabric.
Our amenities are built using the timbers from the old Bunbury wharf. Our meeting 'rotunda' was originally at Greylands Hospital in Perth. The beautiful World Peace Pagoda here was built with friends from the WA Myanmar (Burmese) community. In 2006, Origins was fortunate to gain a Lotterywest grant which, combined with the great effort and generosity of many friends and well-wishers, resulted in needed improvements which included a manager's residence, separate office, composting toilets, upgrading our water collection capabilities and renovating the caretaker's room.
For more than 23 years the Origins Centre has been settling and growing - with a bit of luck we should be around for a while more.