About Event: A Nyung Nä retreat is a two-day meditation, fasting and purification practice of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion. It is an extremely powerful way to heal illnesses, purify negative karma and open the heart to compassion. It is an effective spiritual, mental and physical detox. The series of Nyung Nä retreats (eight […]
About Event: Erin’s classes are suitable for beginners to advanced students and cater to all fitness levels and abilities, with plenty of modifications on offer. Feel nurtured and supported as you flow through gentle, well-rounded physical sequences that integrate mind, body and breath. Her classes will leave you feeling empowered and uplifted. Arrive at least […]
ABOUT EVENT: Invite more peace into your life with Buddhist meditation. Each Friday you can slow down and join one of the Chenrezig Institute monks or nuns as they lead you through a gentle reflective meditation. If you’ve never meditated before, this a great supportive environment to give it a try. Get comfortable in a […]
About Event: The Vajra Speech of Mahasiddha Thangtong Gyalpo: The Blessed Prayer Known as “Liberating Sakya from Disease” and reciting the Mantra OM MANI PADME HUNG have been recommended by Lama Zopa Rinpoche as practices we can do to stop epidemic disease. This amazing event is happening every week around the world 'until the pandemic […]
Note: this event was scheduled on 28th May - now rescheduled to 4th June... About Event: “When you meditate, you make a penetrative investigation into the nature of your own psyche to understand the phenomena of your internal world.” Lama Yeshe The meditation practice day is an opportunity to sit and abide in the […]
About Event: All welcome If you haven't visited us before, or even if you think you know Chenrezig well, this is a great chance to hear about our history directly from a Buddhist nun or volunteer guide. Bring your friends and family for this enjoyable walk around the Chenrezig grounds. We hope this will give […]
About Event: Mantras, meaning “mind protection”, are Sanskrit syllables, usually recited in conjunction with the practice of a particular meditational deity, and embody the qualities of the deity with which they are associated. They bring benefit to all who see, touch, hear or speak them. Further, when you recite mantras with the correct motivation (the […]
Important update: In the past few days, Chenrezig Institute has seen a number of COVID infections occurring among residents, guests and staff. In order to prevent further transmission, we are taking the measure of closing the centre to the public for a period from today until Wednesday 15 June. Please note that this means the centre […]
Please note that due to the temporary closure of the centre, participation in the Guru Puja will be available by Zoom only on Thursday 9 June.About Event: Twice a month, based on the lunar calendar, the practice of Tsog Offering or Guru Puja is performed. It is a commitment for those practicing tantra to restore […]
About Event: The Vajra Speech of Mahasiddha Thangtong Gyalpo: The Blessed Prayer Known as “Liberating Sakya from Disease” and reciting the Mantra OM MANI PADME HUNG have been recommended by Lama Zopa Rinpoche as practices we can do to stop epidemic disease. This amazing event is happening every week around the world 'until the pandemic […]
Unfortunately due to current COVID infections among our residents and staff, we are not able to proceed with our planned Saka Dawa celebrations at the centre. However, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche has provided advice on the specific beneficial practices which we can do individually on the holy day of Saka Dawa - please click […]
About Event: Everyone is welcome to join the morning Dharma practice in the gompa from Tuesday to Friday each week. We are also sending these practices out by zoom so you can take part at home. The current morning practice during the week days is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . On Saturday and Sunday Lama […]
About Event: Chenrezig Institute sangha and students join in the gompa for evening practice from Tuesday to Sunday (except when there are other events scheduled). All are welcome to attend these sessions. In the evening we engage in the following: purifying negative karma (Vajrasattva Practice) protecting from harm and clearing obstacles to practice (Protector Prayers) […]
About Event: Everyone is welcome to join the morning Dharma practice in the gompa from Tuesday to Friday each week. We are also sending these practices out by zoom so you can take part at home. The current morning practice during the week days is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . On Saturday and Sunday Lama […]
About Event: Erin’s classes are suitable for beginners to advanced students and cater to all fitness levels and abilities, with plenty of modifications on offer. Feel nurtured and supported as you flow through gentle, well-rounded physical sequences that integrate mind, body and breath. Her classes will leave you feeling empowered and uplifted. Arrive at least […]
about event: The Friday teachings will cover many important topics such as, to name just a few, the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, the Four Noble Truths, Karma, The Nature of our Mind, Conventional and Ultimate Truth, Twelve Links of Dependent Origination and Bodhichitta. Geshe Tsultrim will continue to refer to the Middling Lam […]
ABOUT EVENT: Invite more peace into your life with Buddhist meditation. Each Friday you can slow down and join one of the Chenrezig Institute monks or nuns as they lead you through a gentle reflective meditation. If you’ve never meditated before this a great supportive environment to give it a try. Get comfortable in a […]
About Event: Chenrezig Institute sangha and students join in the gompa for evening practice from Tuesday to Sunday (except when there are other events scheduled). All are welcome to attend these sessions. In the evening we engage in the following: purifying negative karma (Vajrasattva Practice) protecting from harm and clearing obstacles to practice (Protector Prayers) […]
About Event: The Vajra Speech of Mahasiddha Thangtong Gyalpo: The Blessed Prayer Known as “Liberating Sakya from Disease” and reciting the Mantra OM MANI PADME HUNG have been recommended by Lama Zopa Rinpoche as practices we can do to stop epidemic disease. This amazing event is happening every week around the world 'until the pandemic […]
About Event: Everyone is welcome to join the morning Dharma practice in the gompa from Tuesday to Friday each week. We are also sending these practices out by zoom so you can take part at home. The current morning practice during the week days is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . On Saturday and Sunday Lama […]
About Event: All welcome If you haven't visited us before, or even if you think you know Chenrezig well, this is a great chance to hear about our history directly from a Buddhist nun or volunteer guide. Bring your friends and family for this enjoyable walk around the Chenrezig grounds. We hope this will give […]
About Event: Chenrezig Institute sangha and students join in the gompa for evening practice from Tuesday to Sunday (except when there are other events scheduled). All are welcome to attend these sessions. In the evening we engage in the following: purifying negative karma (Vajrasattva Practice) protecting from harm and clearing obstacles to practice (Protector Prayers) […]
About Event: Everyone is welcome to join the morning Dharma practice in the gompa from Tuesday to Friday each week. We are also sending these practices out by zoom so you can take part at home. The current morning practice during the week days is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . On Saturday and Sunday Lama […]
About Event: Vajrayogini is the original and prototypical female buddha of the Maha-anuttara Yoga Tantra, the fourth and supreme division of tantric practice. It consists of the generation and completion stages. Through this practice, one can attain full enlightenment within one lifetime. Regular self-initiation practice is essential to engaging in deep purification of the mind. […]
About Event: Mantras, meaning “mind protection”, are Sanskrit syllables, usually recited in conjunction with the practice of a particular meditational deity, and embody the qualities of the deity with which they are associated. They bring benefit to all who see, touch, hear or speak them. Further, when you recite mantras with the correct motivation (the […]
About Event: Teachings with Geshe Tsultrim - Mind Training Like the Rays of the Sun Teachings about how to work with difficult situations and people, with compassion and wisdom. The mind training teachings help us to develop the altruistic mind of enlightenment, and to transform our mental attitudes, especially how to transform adversity into advantage. […]
About Event: Chenrezig Institute sangha and students join in the gompa for evening practice from Tuesday to Sunday (except when there are other events scheduled). All are welcome to attend these sessions. In the evening we engage in the following: purifying negative karma (Vajrasattva Practice) protecting from harm and clearing obstacles to practice (Protector Prayers) […]
About Event: Everyone is welcome to join the morning Dharma practice in the gompa from Tuesday to Friday each week. We are also sending these practices out by zoom so you can take part at home. The current morning practice during the week days is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . On Saturday and Sunday Lama […]
About Event: The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra (the Heart Sutra) is perhaps the most widely known sutra of the Mahayana tradition and is often recited daily by practitioners all over the world, particularly before receiving Dharma teachings. We too recite it before teachings during the Basic Program teachings. Part of the Prajnaparamita Sutras, the Heart Sutra is a […]
About Event: Chenrezig Institute sangha and students join in the gompa for evening practice from Tuesday to Sunday (except when there are other events scheduled). All are welcome to attend these sessions. In the evening we engage in the following: purifying negative karma (Vajrasattva Practice) protecting from harm and clearing obstacles to practice (Protector Prayers) […]
About Event: Everyone is welcome to join the morning Dharma practice in the gompa from Tuesday to Friday each week. We are also sending these practices out by zoom so you can take part at home. The current morning practice during the week days is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . On Saturday and Sunday Lama […]
About Event: The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra (the Heart Sutra) is perhaps the most widely known sutra of the Mahayana tradition and is often recited daily by practitioners all over the world, particularly before receiving Dharma teachings. We too recite it before teachings during the Basic Program teachings. Part of the Prajnaparamita Sutras, the Heart Sutra is a […]
About Event: Chenrezig Institute sangha and students join in the gompa for evening practice from Tuesday to Sunday (except when there are other events scheduled). All are welcome to attend these sessions. In the evening we engage in the following: purifying negative karma (Vajrasattva Practice) protecting from harm and clearing obstacles to practice (Protector Prayers) […]
About Event: Transforming the study of Dharma to the practice of Dharma as applied to the stages of Enlightenment Join Alan Carter and participating students for this online class that explores the intermediate stages of the path (Lam Rim) through study, contemplation (using reasoning and logic) and meditation as a basis to induce realisations. The […]
About Event: Everyone is welcome to join the morning Dharma practice in the gompa from Tuesday to Friday each week. We are also sending these practices out by zoom so you can take part at home. The current morning practice during the week days is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . On Saturday and Sunday Lama […]
About Event: The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra (the Heart Sutra) is perhaps the most widely known sutra of the Mahayana tradition and is often recited daily by practitioners all over the world, particularly before receiving Dharma teachings. We too recite it before teachings during the Basic Program teachings. Part of the Prajnaparamita Sutras, the Heart Sutra is a […]
About Event: Chenrezig Institute sangha and students join in the gompa for evening practice from Tuesday to Sunday (except when there are other events scheduled). All are welcome to attend these sessions. In the evening we engage in the following: purifying negative karma (Vajrasattva Practice) protecting from harm and clearing obstacles to practice (Protector Prayers) […]
About Event: Twice a month, based on the lunar calendar, the practice of Tsog Offering or Guru Puja is performed. It is a commitment for those practicing tantra to restore and reaffirm their vows and pledges. Participants can make donations via our website as offerings to add to the offering made by the centre. The […]
About Event: Everyone is welcome to join the morning Dharma practice in the gompa from Tuesday to Friday each week. We are also sending these practices out by zoom so you can take part at home. The current morning practice during the week days is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . On Saturday and Sunday Lama […]
About Event: Erin’s classes are suitable for beginners to advanced students and cater to all fitness levels and abilities, with plenty of modifications on offer. Feel nurtured and supported as you flow through gentle, well-rounded physical sequences that integrate mind, body and breath. Her classes will leave you feeling empowered and uplifted. Arrive at least […]
About Event: Erin’s classes are suitable for beginners to advanced students and cater to all fitness levels and abilities, with plenty of modifications on offer. Feel nurtured and supported as you flow through gentle, well-rounded physical sequences that integrate mind, body and breath. Her classes will leave you feeling empowered and uplifted. Arrive at least […]
about event: The Friday teachings will cover many important topics such as, to name just a few, the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, the Four Noble Truths, Karma, The Nature of our Mind, Conventional and Ultimate Truth, Twelve Links of Dependent Origination and Bodhichitta. Geshe Tsultrim will continue to refer to the Middling Lam […]
ABOUT EVENT: Invite more peace into your life with Buddhist meditation. Each Friday you can slow down and join one of the Chenrezig Institute monks or nuns as they lead you through a gentle reflective meditation. If you’ve never meditated before this a great supportive environment to give it a try. Get comfortable in a […]
About Event: Chenrezig Institute sangha and students join in the gompa for evening practice from Tuesday to Sunday (except when there are other events scheduled). All are welcome to attend these sessions. In the evening we engage in the following: purifying negative karma (Vajrasattva Practice) protecting from harm and clearing obstacles to practice (Protector Prayers) […]
We apologise that for family reasons Ben Isbel is now unable to teach this weekend course, and the event has been cancelled. Ben will be leading the same Introduction to Mindfulness course on 24th and 25th September. Please register via this link if you would like to attend the next course: https://www.chenrezig.com.au/event/introduction-to-mindfulness-with-ben-isbel-2-2022-09-24/About Event: This 2 […]
About Event: The Vajra Speech of Mahasiddha Thangtong Gyalpo: The Blessed Prayer Known as “Liberating Sakya from Disease” and reciting the Mantra OM MANI PADME HUNG have been recommended by Lama Zopa Rinpoche as practices we can do to stop epidemic disease. This amazing event is happening every week around the world 'until the pandemic […]
About Event: Everyone is welcome to join the morning Dharma practice in the gompa from Tuesday to Friday each week. We are also sending these practices out by zoom so you can take part at home. The current morning practice during the week days is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . On Saturday and Sunday Lama […]
About Event: We are delighted that Ven Robina will give a series of three teachings in May, June and July 2022. She is always, confronting, inspiring and totally wonderful! This day's teachings will be on the topic of Forgiveness, Compassion and Purification. Join Ven Robina either on the big screen together with other students in […]
About Event: “Alertness is the hidden discipline of familiarity…put down the weight of your aloneness and ease into the conversation…Everything is waiting for you.” David Whyte The meditation practice day is an opportunity to sit and abide in the natural surroundings of the Well-Being Centre at Chenrezig Institute to engage in the art of meditation. Meditative experience arises from […]
About Event: All welcome If you haven't visited us before, or even if you think you know Chenrezig well, this is a great chance to hear about our history directly from a Buddhist nun or volunteer guide. Bring your friends and family for this enjoyable walk around the Chenrezig grounds. We hope this will give […]
About Event: A special fire puja was scheduled in December for the end of 2021 and it was decided to make these a part of our ongoing schedule. They will be planned for the auspicious days each month. Fire pujas are a precious opportunity for the community to come together, to reflect on any harmful […]
About Event: Everyone is welcome to join the morning Dharma practice in the gompa from Tuesday to Friday each week. We are also sending these practices out by zoom so you can take part at home. The current morning practice during the week days is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . On Saturday and Sunday Lama […]
About Event: Mantras, meaning “mind protection”, are Sanskrit syllables, usually recited in conjunction with the practice of a particular meditational deity, and embody the qualities of the deity with which they are associated. They bring benefit to all who see, touch, hear or speak them. Further, when you recite mantras with the correct motivation (the […]
About Event: Teachings with Geshe Tsultrim - Mind Training Like the Rays of the Sun Teachings about how to work with difficult situations and people, with compassion and wisdom. The mind training teachings help us to develop the altruistic mind of enlightenment, and to transform our mental attitudes, especially how to transform adversity into advantage. […]
About Event: NOTE - FROM JANUARY 2022 THIS EVENT WILL BE OFFERED ON every third SUNDAY of each month AT 1.00PM AND WILL USUALLY BE HELD IN THE GOMPA (EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF SPECIAL EVENTS). THEN IN JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2022 IT WILL MOVE TO THE 4TH SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH - KEEP IN TOUCH ABOUT […]
About Event: Chenrezig Institute sangha and students join in the gompa for evening practice from Tuesday to Sunday (except when there are other events scheduled). All are welcome to attend these sessions. In the evening we engage in the following: purifying negative karma (Vajrasattva Practice) protecting from harm and clearing obstacles to practice (Protector Prayers) […]
About Event: Everyone is welcome to join the morning Dharma practice in the gompa from Tuesday to Friday each week. We are also sending these practices out by zoom so you can take part at home. The current morning practice during the week days is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . On Saturday and Sunday Lama […]
About Event: The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra (the Heart Sutra) is perhaps the most widely known sutra of the Mahayana tradition and is often recited daily by practitioners all over […]
About Event: Chenrezig Institute sangha and students join in the gompa for evening practice from Tuesday to Sunday (except when there are other events scheduled). All are welcome to attend these sessions. In the evening we engage in the following: purifying negative karma (Vajrasattva Practice) protecting from harm and clearing obstacles to practice (Protector Prayers) […]
About Event: Everyone is welcome to join the morning Dharma practice in the gompa from Tuesday to Friday each week. We are also sending these practices out by zoom so […]
About Event: The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra (the Heart Sutra) is perhaps the most widely known sutra of the Mahayana tradition and is often recited daily by practitioners all over […]
About Event: Chenrezig Institute sangha and students join in the gompa for evening practice from Tuesday to Sunday (except when there are other events scheduled). All are welcome to attend these sessions. In the evening we engage in the following: purifying negative karma (Vajrasattva Practice) protecting from harm and clearing obstacles to practice (Protector Prayers) […]
About Event: Transforming the study of Dharma to the practice of Dharma as applied to the stages of Enlightenment Join Alan Carter and participating students for this online class that explores the intermediate stages of the path (Lam Rim) through study, contemplation (using reasoning and logic) and meditation as a basis to induce realisations. The […]
About Event: Everyone is welcome to join the morning Dharma practice in the gompa from Tuesday to Friday each week. We are also sending these practices out by zoom so […]
About Event: The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra (the Heart Sutra) is perhaps the most widely known sutra of the Mahayana tradition and is often recited daily by practitioners all over the world, particularly before receiving Dharma teachings. We too recite it before teachings during the Basic Program teachings. Part of the Prajnaparamita Sutras, the Heart Sutra is a […]
About Event: Chenrezig Institute sangha and students join in the gompa for evening practice from Tuesday to Sunday (except when there are other events scheduled). All are welcome to attend these sessions. In the evening we engage in the following: purifying negative karma (Vajrasattva Practice) protecting from harm and clearing obstacles to practice (Protector Prayers) […]
About Event: Everyone is welcome to join the morning Dharma practice in the gompa from Tuesday to Friday each week. We are also sending these practices out by zoom so you can take part at home. The current morning practice during the week days is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . On Saturday and Sunday Lama […]
About Event: Erin’s classes are suitable for beginners to advanced students and cater to all fitness levels and abilities, with plenty of modifications on offer. Feel nurtured and supported as you flow through gentle, well-rounded physical sequences that integrate mind, body and breath. Her classes will leave you feeling empowered and uplifted. Arrive at least […]
about event: The Friday teachings will cover many important topics such as, to name just a few, the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, the Four Noble Truths, Karma, The Nature of our Mind, Conventional and Ultimate Truth, Twelve Links of Dependent Origination and Bodhichitta. Geshe Tsultrim will continue to refer to the Middling Lam […]
ABOUT EVENT: Invite more peace into your life with Buddhist meditation. Each Friday you can slow down and join one of the Chenrezig Institute monks or nuns as they lead […]
About Event: Chenrezig Institute sangha and students join in the gompa for evening practice from Tuesday to Sunday (except when there are other events scheduled). All are welcome to attend […]
About Event: The Vajra Speech of Mahasiddha Thangtong Gyalpo: The Blessed Prayer Known as “Liberating Sakya from Disease” and reciting the Mantra OM MANI PADME HUNG have been recommended by Lama Zopa Rinpoche as practices we can do to stop epidemic disease. This amazing event is happening every week around the world 'until the pandemic […]
About Event: Everyone is welcome to join the morning Dharma practice in the gompa from Tuesday to Friday each week. We are also sending these practices out by zoom so […]
About Event: This will be a class focusing on the traditional approach to sacred Tibetan art. Students will be introduced to the importance of using the grid as the starting […]
About Event: Children aged 5-12 yrs & their families are invited to join us & nurture the Kind Kids Club on the first Saturday of the month Inspired by The 16 […]
About Event: All welcome If you haven't visited us before, or even if you think you know Chenrezig well, this is a great chance to hear about our history directly […]
About Event: Chenrezig Institute sangha and students join in the gompa for evening practice from Tuesday to Sunday (except when there are other events scheduled). All are welcome to attend these sessions. In the evening we engage in the following: purifying negative karma (Vajrasattva Practice) protecting from harm and clearing obstacles to practice (Protector Prayers) […]
About Event: Everyone is welcome to join the morning Dharma practice in the gompa from Tuesday to Friday each week. We are also sending these practices out by zoom so you can take part at home. The current morning practice during the week days is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . On Saturday and Sunday Lama […]
About Event: Mantras, meaning “mind protection”, are Sanskrit syllables, usually recited in conjunction with the practice of a particular meditational deity, and embody the qualities of the deity with which they are associated. They bring benefit to all who see, touch, hear or speak them. Further, when you recite mantras with the correct motivation (the […]
About Event: Teachings with Geshe Tsultrim - Mind Training Like the Rays of the Sun Teachings about how to work with difficult situations and people, with compassion and wisdom. The mind training teachings help us to develop the altruistic mind of enlightenment, and to transform our mental attitudes, especially how to transform adversity into advantage. […]
About Event: “Even writing one letter from Prajnaparamita, even writing one letter, one syllable, the benefits are unbelievable, unbelievable, more than making extensive offerings, skies of extensive offerings to all the buddhas, so many eons, the merits you collect are unbelievable.” — Lama Zopa Rinpoche Ven Thubten will facilitate the golden pen writing of sutras in […]
about event: Dzambhala’s prayer was conceived by the Buddha for developing the practice of generosity. Dzambhala provides the opportunity for practitioners to accumulate spiritual and material abundance in order to […]