~ 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.

NOTICEBOARD

Graphics: Snow lion

Updated Wednesday 6 November

◉ Spring Retreat 
Our yearly retreat with teachings from Geshe Rabten 
BOOK NOW!
◉ Chenrezig Retreat 
Our end of year retreat ~
BOOK NOW!
◉ Atisha Centre Telephone Number 
Please note: Our contact telephone number has changed:
(+61) 0493 247 400

Rinpoche's Room at Kopan Monastery

Subscribe to our E-news

Keep up to date with Centre activities, all our programme events and news.
RECEIVE OUR ENEWS LETTERS

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
Graphics: Audio Visual
Lama's Dharma Shop internal

Lama's Dharma Shop

Visit our Courtyard shop for Dharma books, gifts, ritual items and interesting artefacts
SHOP SITE

Programme Events

Event: Wednesday Night Teachings
"Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Way of Life" by Shantideva ~ Weekly teachings from Venerable Geshe Rabten

Next session: 

Wednesday 6 November ~ 6:30pm to 8:00pm

MORE
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

MORE INFO

Next session: 

Sunday 10 November ~ 10:00am to 11:00am

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

Next session: 

 Tuesday 12 November ~ 5:45pm to 6:45pm

MORE INFO
Our annual Spring Retreat with teachings, meditations and discussions.

Thursday to Monday, 14 to 18 November

BOOKINGS AND INFO
Lhabab Duchen - a holy day celebration - a special multiplying merit day led by Venerable Tsapel
with a talk and Refuge Ceremony from Geshe Rabten

Friday, 22 November from 5:40am

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

Next session: 

Sunday 24 November ~ 9:00am to 9:40am

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

Friday 29 November ~ 7:00pm to 8:30pm and Saturday 30 November ~ 9:00am to 4:00pm

Concise and complete stages on the path to enlightenment. Everyone welcome.
MORE
Our annual end of year/beginning of year retreat.

Friday 27 December 2024 to Wednesday 1 January 2025

MORE INFO

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.

Tara Puja

Saturday 9 November
@ 5:00pm

Guru Puja

Monday 11 November
@ 4:00pm

Medicine Buddha Puja

Friday 15 November
@ 4:00pm
Atisha Centre is located on the traditional land of the Dja Dja Wurrung people
ACCOMMODATIONCALENDARMEMBERSHIPDONATIONSCONTACT
Logo: FPMT