~ 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 Friday 17 January

◉ 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.
Please check out some of the volunteering opportunities. Volunteering offers service and directly contributes to enable the Centre to function and provide a great Dharma resource for all.
Offering work at Atisha Centre 
◉ Lama's Dharma Shop 
Please note:
The shop will be closed from 22 to 24 January.
◉ A One-day Introduction to Buddhism Course 
with Venerable Jampa - 25 January
INFORMATION AND BOOKING

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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

A fun introductory course into Buddhism

Saturday 25 January 2025 ~ 9:00am to 4:00pm

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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 2 February ~ 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 4 February ~ 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 5 February ~ 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 7 February ~ 7:00pm to 8:30pm and Saturday 8 February ~ 9:00am to 4:00pm

Concise and complete stages on the path to enlightenment. Everyone welcome.
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Weekend retreat with Martin Ström and Carmela Quimbo

Friday 14 to Sunday 16 February

Cultivating inner peace, compassion and wisdom through meditation, introspection and contemplative practice
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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 23 February ~ 9:00am to 9:40am

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A preparation retreat for Shamatha

Friday 28 February to Tuesday 4 March

A calm abiding retreat
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A nine-day retreat with teachings, meditations and discussions

Thursday 17 April to Saturday 26 April

Our annual retreat
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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.

Tara Puja

Wednesday 5 February
@ 4:00pm

Guru Puja

Friday 7 February
@ 4:00pm

Medicine Buddha Puja

Wednesday 12 February
@ 4:00pm
Atisha Centre is located on the traditional land of the Dja Dja Wurrung people
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