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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 Friday 8 August

His Eminence Ling Rinpoche

will be visiting the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion

Saturday 16 August:

Amitayus Initiation ~ 10:00am

Dharma Talk ~ 2:00pm

Sunday 17 August

21 Taras Initiation ~ 10:00am

The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion and Atisha Centre are honoured to welcome His Eminence the 7th Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche to the Great Stupa for a special two-day event of Dharma teachings and sacred initiations..

◉ We are looking for a volunteer Kitchen Manager

We are currently looking for a person to manager our kitchen and catering service. This is a live-in position with accommodation offered. For full details please email your details and we will contact you.

◉ Sunday Meditation

Please Note: There will be no Sunday Meditation on 17 August.

◉ 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.

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.

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

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Programme Events

Sunday Morning Meditations

Every Sunday at 10:00am we offer guided meditation.

As with many of our events and activities at Atisha Centre we rely of the generosity of visitors and members to help cover facility fees, through donations.Thank you!

Everybody is welcome!

No need to book. Just turn up!Cushions and chairs available

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

~ Friday 8 August - 7:00pm to 8:30pm and Saturday 9 August - 9:00am to 4:00pm ~

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

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 10 August - 10:00am to 11:00am ~

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

Next session:

~ Tuesday 12 August - 5:45pm to 6:45pm ~

"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 13 August - 6:30pm to 8:00pm ~

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

Next session:

~ Sunday 31 August ~ 9:00am to 9:40am ~

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

Next session:

~ Sunday 31 August - 10:00am to 11:00am ~

Annual Spring Retreat with Venerable Geshe Rabten

~ Thursday 6 November to Monday 10 November ~

Pujas at Atisha Centre

Below are the next puja dates.

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

Medicine Buddha Puja

Saturday 9 August

@ 4:00pm

Guru Puja

Monday 18 August

@ 4:00pm

Tara Puja

Sunday 31 August

@ 4:00pm

Wednesday Night Teachings

~ 6:30pm to 8:00pm ~

The text which is currently being presented is:

"Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Way of Life"

by Shantideva

The class is held in our main meditation room. The teachings concentrate on a particular text and are ongoing each week. However you may join the class at any time, as each evening presents relevant and practical guidance for all.

Everybody welcome

No need to book for theseevenings and there is no charge.

For more information, please call Atisha Centre Office: 03 5446 3336 or email

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As with many of our events and activities at Atisha Centre we rely of the generosity of visitors and members to help cover facility fees, through donations.
Thank you!

No need to book. Just turn up!
Cushions and chairs available

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

No need to book for these
evenings and there is no charge.

Atisha Centre is a Mahayana Buddhist centre affiliated to FPMT.
Atisha Centre Office: 25 Sandhurst Town Road, Myers Flat, VIC 3556.
Enquiries: +61 (0)493 247 400/ Facebook / Email