~ 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 Monday 21 July

◉ Chenrezig Statue Donations

Many thanks to all of you who so generously donated towards the 1000 Arm Chenrezig statue for Atisha Centre's gompa. We have now reached our goal and have enough to buy the statue and pay for freight and transportation. This will be a beautiful addition to the Centre.

◉ Volunteering at the Centre

Ever thought of volunteering at a Dharma Centre?

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 with the news from His Holiness the Dalai Lama that our most precious lama, Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche has taken rebirth. According to His Holiness’s 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

Programme Events

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

Next session:

~ Tuesday 22 July - 5:45pm to 6:45pm ~

Event: Wednesday Night Teachings

"Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Way of Life" by Shantideva ~ Weekly teachings from Venerable Geshe Rabten

Each Wednesday, Geshe Rabten delivers in-depth teachings on the Lam Rim - the Graduated Path to Enlightenment.

Next session:

~ Wednesday 23 July - 6:30pm to 8:00pm ~

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

~ Friday 25 July - 7:00pm to 8:30pm and Saturday 26 July - 9:00am to 4:00pm ~

Concise and complete stages on the path to enlightenment. Everyone welcome.

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

Next session:

~ Sunday 27 July ~ 9:00am to 9:40am ~

DHARMA CLUB ~ For kids ~ An enjoyable programme with group exercises, meditation, discussions
and fun activities for children between the ages of 5 and 12.

Next session:

~ Sunday 27 July - 10:00am to 11:00am ~

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 ~ Most Sunday mornings

Next session:

~ Sunday 27 July - 10:00am to 11:00am ~

Join us for a 3 day retreat on calm abiding meditation.

~ 31 July (6:00pm) to 3 August (4:00pm) 2025 ~

Pujas at Atisha Centre

Below are the next puja dates.

To donate, or sponsor a particular puja, click the individual puja tabs below.

Tara Puja

Friday 1 August

@ 4:00pm

Guru Puja

Monday 4 July
August

@ 4:00pm

Medicine Buddha Puja

Saturday 9 August

@ 4:00pm

Atisha Centre is located on the traditional land of the Dja Dja Wurrung people

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