~ 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 Saturday 8 November

◉ Sunday Meditation

This week's Sunday meditation - 9 November - will be held at the Monastery gompa.

Just drive up to the monastery and park up there.

◉ 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

Annual Spring Retreat with Venerable Geshe Rabten

~ Thursday 6 November to Monday 10 November ~

This retreat is now at capacity, so bookings are closed.

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 9 November - 10:00am to 11:00am ~

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

Next session:

~ Tuesday 11 November - 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 12 November - 6:30pm to 8:00pm ~

Introductory Buddhist One Day Course

Saturday 15 November

~ 9:00am to 4:00:pm ~

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

~ Friday 28 November - 7:00pm to 8:30pm and Saturday 29 November - 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 30 November ~ 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 30 November - 10:00am to 11:00am ~

A one-day healing course led by Kathi Melnic and Judy Mayne

Saturday 13 December

~ 9:00am to 4:00pm ~

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Our annual end of year retreat on the Buddha of Compassion

Saturday 27 December to Thursday 1 January

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Pujas at Atisha Centre

Below are the next puja dates.

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

Guru Puja

Friday 14 November

@ 4:00pm

Tara Puja

Friday 28 November

@ 4:00pm

Medicine Buddha Puja

Thursday 4 December

@ 4:00pm

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

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