Meditation · Teachings · Pujas

Programme

A calm weekly rhythm of meditation and teachings, open to everyone — alongside pujas, retreats and special events through the year.

Every week

The weekly rhythm

Regular sessions are offered on a donation basis and no booking is needed — simply arrive a few minutes early. Newcomers are always welcome.

Tuesday5:45pm – 6:45pm

Tuesday Night Meditation

Guided meditation led by Carmela Quimbo. Cost is by donation. Does not take place during school holidays.

The Anderson Room, St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Bendigo

Wednesday6:30pm – 8:00pm

Wednesday Night Teachings

Weekly teachings from Venerable Geshe Rabten, translated by Venerable Lobsang Dorje. Offered on a donation basis.

Atisha Centre

Sunday10:00am – 11:00am

Sunday Morning Meditation

Guided meditation, with a variety of leaders and topics. Most Sunday mornings.

Atisha Centre

Special events & retreats

Upcoming events

Courses, retreats and special events through the year. Tickets and registrations are handled securely through Humanitix.

  • Shamatha ~ Calm Abiding Retreat

    Atisha Buddhist Centre · Myers Flat

    This 3-day calm abiding retreat will explore the development of one-pointed concentration utilising three main objects: The breath as it relates to the tactile field, the body resting the mind in its natural state, observing mental events, including feelings and other events and

  • Mind In Balance Retreat - December 2026

    Atisha Buddhist Centre · Myers Flat

    A 5-day silent retreat built on the Sixfold Matrix of Mental Balance , developed by B. Alan Wallace and Eva Natanya at the Center for Contemplative Research: a map of genuine well-being in six facets (conative, ethical, attentional, cognitive, emotional and spiritual), each of wh

  • Chenrezig Retreat 2026 with Ven Gyatso

    Atisha Buddhist Centre · Myers Flat

    5 Day Chenrezig Retreat - With retreat leader Venerable Gyatso ____________________________________________________________________ About the Retreat Opening of the Heart with Great Compassion A group meditation retreat led by Thubten Gyatso. It won’t change the world, but it can

Go deeper

Detailed pages for each part of the programme — regular practices, pujas and the full calendar.