~ 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 October

◉ Sunday Meditation
Please note: There will be no meditation this coming Sunday - 13 October. The next one will be on 20 October.
◉ General volunteer and coordinator volunteer positions available at Atisha Centre 
SEE OUR VOLUNTEER PAGE
◉ Atisha Centre Telephone Number 
Please note: Our contact telephone number has changed:
(+61) 0493 247 400

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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
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Programme Events

A short meditation retreat on the practice of calm abiding.

Thursday to Sunday, 10 to 13 October

Alas, bookings for this event are now closed!

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

Next session: 

 Tuesday 15 October ~ 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 16 October ~ 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 18 October ~ 7:00pm to 8:30pm and Saturday 19 October ~ 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 20 October ~ 9:00am to 9:40am

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Guided meditation, perfect for beginners, including those with no experience with meditation whatsoever. 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 20 October ~ 10:00am to 11:00am

Suitable for everyone!
Our annual Spring Retreat with teachings, meditations and discussions.

Thursday to Monday, 14 to 18 November

BOOKINGS AND INFO

Pujas at Atisha Centre

Below are the next puja dates.
Please confirm that these pujas will take place at the Centre before attending! 

Tara Puja

Thursday 10 October
@ 4:00pm

Medicine Buddha Puja

Thursday 17 October
@ 4:00pm

Guru Puja

Saturday 26 October
@ 4:00pm
Atisha Centre is located on the traditional land of the Dja Dja Wurrung people
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