~ 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 19 June

◉ 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. 
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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

Join Venerable Geshe Rabten on a pilgrimage trip to Buddhist Temples in Melbourne.

~ Saturday 21 June 2025 ~

Please book early so not to disappoint.
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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 22 June - 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 24 June - 5:45pm to 6:45pm ~

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

Next session: 

~ Wednesday 25 June - 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.
"Middle Lam Rim" by Lama Tsongkhapa ~ Fortnightly teachings from Venerable Geshe Rabten

~ Friday 27 June - 7:00pm to 8:30pm and Saturday 28 June - 9:00am to 4:00pm ~

Concise and complete stages on the path to enlightenment. Everyone welcome.
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A monthly practice to recite specific prayers and mantra to help and guide those who have passed away.

Next session: 

~ Sunday 29 June ~ 9:00am to 9:40am ~

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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.

Next session: 

 ~ Sunday 29 June - 10:00am to 11:00am ~

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Tibetan Medicine Weekend ~ Rejuvenate the Body and Mind!

 ~ Saturday 5 July to Monday 7 July ~

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Event: Dalai Lama Birthday
Join us in celebrating the 90th birthday of our great teacher.
Please book for lunch!

 ~ Sunday 6 July ~

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Medicine Buddha Practice with Menla Pema Gyaltsen.

 ~ Sunday 6 July - 1:30pm to 2:30pm ~

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Join us for our 4 Day Winter Retreat

 ~ 10 July to 14 July 2025 ~

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

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

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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

Friday 20 June
@ 4:00pm

Tara Puja

Thursday 3 July
@ 4:00pm

Medicine Buddha Puja

Thursday 10 July
@ 4:00pm
Atisha Centre is located on the traditional land of the Dja Dja Wurrung people
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