~ Welcome to Atisha Centre ~

Atisha Centre is a Tibetan Buddhist meditation centre, providing opportunities for study and practice of a spiritual path, where people can develop their natural wisdom and compassion.
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Updated Thursday 17 April

◉ Volunteering at the Centre 
Ever thought of volunteering at a Dharma Centre?
Volunteering offers service and directly contributes to enable the Centre to function and provide a great Dharma resource for all. Please check out some of the volunteering opportunities.
We have lots of opportunities to help out at the Centre in different areas, such as:  in the garden, the kitchen, on property and maintenance, accommodation and hospitality, and in the Programme area.
OFFERING WORK AT ATISHA CENTRE 

We are delighted to report the news from His Holiness the Dalai Lama that our most precious lama, Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche has taken rebirth. According to His Holiness’ observation, the reincarnation has been reborn in Nepal. A dedicated team has been appointed to search for Rinpoche's reincarnation.

Rinpoche's Room at Kopan Monastery

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Teachings - Publications

All the teachings given at Atisha Centre are available as audios and in most cases, as videos

Follow all our teachings as audios and YouTube videos, with downloadable course materials. 
AVAILABLE HERE
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Lama's Dharma Shop

Visit our Courtyard shop for Dharma books, gifts, ritual items and interesting artefacts
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Programme Events

A five-day retreat with teachings, meditations and discussions led by Venerable Tenzin Tsapel

Thursday 17 April to Tuesday 22 April

Unfortunately, this retreat is now fully booked!
Event: Wednesday Night Teachings
"Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Way of Life" by Shantideva ~ Weekly teachings from Venerable Geshe Rabten

Next session: 

Wednesday 23 April ~ 6:30pm to 8:00pm

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Each Wednesday, Geshe Rabten delivers in-depth teachings on the Lam Rim - the Graduated Path to Enlightenment.
Guided meditation, with a variety of leaders and topics. An excellent opportunity just to sit with your mind in a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere.

Sunday Morning Meditation ~ Each Sunday morning

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Next session: 

Sunday 27 April ~ 10:00am to 11:00am

Suitable for everyone!
A monthly practice to recite specific prayers and mantra to help and guide those who have passed away.

Next session: 

Sunday 27 April ~ 9:00am to 9:40am

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Each Tuesday (not in school holidays) ~ behind St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral - Bendigo ~ Led by Venerable Damcho 

Next session: 

 Tuesday 29 April ~ 5:45pm to 6:45pm

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"Middle Lam Rim" by Lama Tsongkhapa ~ Fortnightly teachings from Venerable Geshe Rabten

Friday 9 May ~ 7:00pm to 8:30pm and Saturday 10 May ~ 9:00am to 4:00pm

Concise and complete stages on the path to enlightenment. Everyone welcome.
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DHARMA CLUB ~ For kids ~ An enjoyable programme with group exercises, meditation, discussions
and fun activities for children between the ages of 5 and 12.

First session: 

 Sunday 25 May ~ 10:00am to 11:00am

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THREE consecutive two-day fasting retreats of Chenrezig practice from the Kriya (Action) class of tantra.
A powerful, quick and effective method to purify an enormous amount
of negativity and to collect a vast amount of merit.

6 to 8 / 8 to 10 / 10 to 12 June 2025

An event for Sakadawa, the aniversary of Buddha's enlightenment and passing into parinirvana
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Pujas at Atisha Centre

Below are the next puja dates.
Please confirm that these pujas will take place at the Centre before attending! 
To donate, or sponsor a particular puja, click the individual puja tabs below.

Guru Puja

Wednesday 23 April
@ 4:00pm

Tara Puja

Monday 5 May
@ 1:00pm

Medicine Buddha Puja

Monday 12 May
@ 4:00pm
Atisha Centre is located on the traditional land of the Dja Dja Wurrung people
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