Atisha Centre

~ 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.

Accommodation at Atisha Centre / Benefits of Membership / Volunteering

NOTICEBOARD

Updated Wednesday 15 July

◉ Sunday Meditation

Please note:

There will be no Sunday Meditation this coming Sunday - 19 July.

The next Sunday Meditation will be on 26 July.

◉ Wednesday Night Teachings

Please note:

There will be no Wednesday Night Teachings on 22 July.

◉ 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

Follow all our teachings as audios and YouTube videos, with downloadable course materials. 

Lama's Dharma Shop

Visit our Courtyard shop for Dharma books, gifts, ritual items and interesting artefacts

Programme Events

"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 15 July - 6:30pm to 8:00pm ~

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

Next session:

~ Tuesday 21 July - 5:45pm to 6:45pm ~

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

~ Friday 24 July - 6:30pm to 8:00pm and Saturday 25 July - 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 26 July - 10:00am to 11:00am ~

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

Next session:

~ Sunday 26 July ~ 9:00am to 9:40am ~

Led by Venerable Thubten Damcho.

~ Sunday 26 July - 11:30am to 12:30pm ~

After Sunday Meditation

A one-day Introductorey Buddhism course

~ Saturday 1 August 2026 ~

Atisha Centre Pilgrimage to Bodhgaya in India

~ 1 to 12 December 2026 ~

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

Wednesday 22 July

@ 4:00pm

Guru Puja

Friday 24 July

@ 4:00pm

Medicine Buddha Puja

Wednesday 29 July

@ 4:00pm