~ 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 Tuesday 3 December

◉ Chenrezig Retreat 
Our end of year retreat ~
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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

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

Next session: 

 Tuesday 3 December ~ 5:45pm to 6:45pm

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3 Wednesday Nights focusing on Geshe Rabten's ongoing Wednesday teachings on "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Way of Life"
"Bodhicitta Panacea"

Wednesdays - 4, 11 and 18 December 2024

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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 8 December ~ 10:00am to 11:00am

Suitable for everyone!
A monthly practice to recite specific prayers and mantra to help and guide those who have passed away.

Next session: 

Sunday 15 December ~ 9:00am to 9:40am

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Lama Tsongkhapa Day

Wednesday 25 December ~ 10:00am

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Our annual end of year/beginning of year retreat.

Friday 27 December 2024 to Wednesday 1 January 2025

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A fun introductory course into Buddhism

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

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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 January ~ 7:00pm to 8:30pm and Saturday 8 January ~ 9:00am to 4:00pm7

Concise and complete stages on the path to enlightenment. Everyone welcome.
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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

Sunday 8 December
@ 4:00pm

Guru Puja

Tuesday 10 December
@ 4:00pm

Medicine Buddha Puja

Sunday 15 December
@ 4:00pm
Atisha Centre is located on the traditional land of the Dja Dja Wurrung people
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