about Event: 2021 has been a year of significant challenges for most people. Vajrasattva is a purification practice, common to all schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The practice is done in conjunction with visualization, recitation of mantras and the application of the four opponent powers of purification (the skillfully applied powers of regret, reliance, the antidote […]
About Event: Ganden Ngamchoe, literally “Ganden Offering of the Twenty-Fifth Day,” or Lama Tsongkhapa Day, is a celebration of the anniversary of Lama Tsongkhapa’s parinirvana. It is celebrated on the 25th day of the 10th month of the Tibetan calendar - 29 December 2021 Meritorious activities, mantra rolling and the creation and painting of stupas […]
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: Transforming the study of Dharma to the practicing 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. […]
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: 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: 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: 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: 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 facilitate their practice of generosity. As a result, Dzambhala possesses a remarkable power to free sentient beings from the clutches of poverty and starvation and […]
About Event: The Kopan Down-Under Retreat in 2022 will be based on Lama Tsongkhapa’s two texts Songs of Experience, and The Foundation of All Good Qualities, both widely used for condensed Lamrim meditation and considered some of the most important texts of the Gelug Tradition of Buddhism. The Lamrim teachings, based on the teachings of […]
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: 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: Tara is the female manifestation of the Buddhas' omniscient mind."Reciting the 21 Taras' prayer with devotion - remembering Tara Singing praises and reciting mantras at any time of the day or night - protects you from fear and dangers, and fulfills all your wishes." Lama Zopa Rinpoche. There are many inner obstacles that […]
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: 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: In this Yin workshop you will go deeper with longer held asanas/poses to create greater calmness of the mind and more openness and flexibility of the body. Holding poses longer and passively in a Yin practice is deeply nourishing and has a myriad of benefits, for both the body and the mind. Allowing […]
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: 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: According to the Four Tantras, the fundamental cause of every disease is to be found in the three delusions of ignorance, attachment, and aversion. Buddhas such as Shakyamuni and the seven Medicine Buddhas are referred to as great physicians because they have the compassion, wisdom, and skillful means to diagnose and treat 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 is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . These sessions include verses in both Tibetan and English […]
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 is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . These sessions include verses in both Tibetan and English […]
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 is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . These sessions include verses in both Tibetan and English […]
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 is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . These sessions include verses in both Tibetan and English […]
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: Have you wondered who the statues in the Chenrezig Institute Nalanda Masters Garden represent? The Seventeen Pandits of Nalanda Monastery refers to a grouping of seventeen of the most important and influential Mahayana Buddhist masters from India’s past. This group includes Nagarjuna, Shantideva, Chandrakirti and many other masters whose teachings are still revered […]
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: 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: 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: Have you wondered who the statues in the Chenrezig Institute Nalanda Masters Garden represent? The Seventeen Pandits of Nalanda Monastery refers to a grouping of seventeen of the most important and influential Mahayana Buddhist masters from India’s past. This group includes Nagarjuna, Shantideva, Chandrakirti and many other masters whose teachings are still revered […]
About Event: NOTE - FROM JANUARY 2022 THIS EVENT WILL BE OFFERED ON SUNDAY AT 1.00PM AND WILL USUALLY BE HELD IN THE GOMPA (EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF SPECIAL EVENTS) This is an informal meeting for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. Participants are welcome to talk about any aspect of death that they choose, or […]
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 is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . These sessions include verses in both Tibetan and English […]
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 is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . These sessions include verses in both Tibetan and English […]
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 is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . These sessions include verses in both Tibetan and English […]
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 is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . These sessions include verses in both Tibetan and English […]
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 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 use the Middling Lam Rim text, composed by Je Lama Tsongkhapa, as […]
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: This Retreat seeks to assist writers (or those willing to explore the possibility) with the skills necessary to find and share their voice with the world -- share a personal story, keep a private journal, improve your writing skills, or simply increase your level of joy and satisfaction in your life. Over the […]
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 peaceful surroundings of Chenrezig Institute, to “soothe the body, still the mind and illuminate awareness.” […]
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: Mission: JOY is a film that shares the humor and wisdom of two of the world’s most beloved icons, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. These two Nobel Peace Prize Laureates have united for one final mission: to show the world how to live with joy, even in troubled times. And they know what […]
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 is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . These sessions include verses in both Tibetan and English […]
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 is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . These sessions include verses in both Tibetan and English […]
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 is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . These sessions include verses in both Tibetan and English […]
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 is Lama Choepa Guru Puja . These sessions include verses in both Tibetan and English […]
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 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 use the Middling Lam Rim text, composed by Je Lama Tsongkhapa, as […]
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: 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 point of this sacred art form. Please bring a large ruler, A4 cartridge drawing paper, HB pencil, eraser, and set square. Drawing board supplied. facilitator: Jane […]
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 Prep to Grade 3s from 10.30 to 11.10am Grade 4s to 6s from 11.15am to Midday. Inspired by The 16 Guidelines & S.E.E. (Social Emotional & Ethical Programs) each month we will explore different approaches including […]
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: 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: 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 facilitate their practice of generosity. As a result, Dzambhala possesses a remarkable power to free sentient beings from the clutches of poverty and starvation and […]