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~ 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 10 September

◉ Sunday Meditation

Please note: There will be no Sunday meditation session this Sunday (13 September).

The next session will be on 20 September and will be held in the Monastery gompa.

Sorry for the inconvenience!

◉ Atisha Centre Pilgrimage to Bodhgaya in India

1 to 12 December 2026

◉ 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.

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

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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

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

Next session:

~ Tuesday 15 September - 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 16 September - 6:30pm to 8:00pm ~

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

~ Friday 18 September - 6:30pm to 8:00pm ~

and

~ Saturday 19 September - 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 20 September - 10:00am to 11:00am ~

Led by Venerable Carla Tsultrim

A retreat for people of all ages and backgrounds, seeking practical tools to bring about positive change in their lives.

~ Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October, 2026 ~

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

Next session:

~ Sunday 18 October ~ 9:00am to 9:40am ~

Led by Venerable Thubten Damcho.

~ Sunday 19 September - 11:30am and 1:30pm ~

After Sunday Meditation.

Please note:

This month's "A Chat About Death" will take place inside the Great Stupa as part of their Death Festival event.

Teachings from the Dhammapada

Join us for our annual Spring Retreat.

~ Thursday 22 to Monday 26 October, 2026 ~

Join Venerable Jampa in this popular, introductory Buddhist course.

Suitable for everyone.

~ Saturday 14 November - 9:00am to 4:00pm ~

"A Chat about Death" is an informal group that will meet monthly to provide a reassuring and encouraging place for people to talk about issues around death and grieving.

Following our "Sunday Morning Meditation", we will meet together at Atisha Centre's dining room with a cuppa and some cake (by donation).

The session will run from 11:30am till 12:30pm

There is no cost for this event and there is no need to book.

Just turn up - Everyone is welcome!

Pujas at Atisha Centre

Below are the next puja dates.

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

Tara Puja

Saturday 19 September

@ 4:10pm

Guru Puja

Monday 21 September

@ 4:00pm

Medicine Buddha Puja

Saturday 26 September

@ 4:00pm

Wednesday Night Teachings

~ 6:30pm to 8:00pm ~

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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

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