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
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.
Wednesday Night Teachings
Weekly teachings from Venerable Geshe Rabten, translated by Venerable Lobsang Dorje. Offered on a donation basis.
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Sunday Morning Meditation
Guided meditation, with a variety of leaders and topics. Most Sunday mornings.
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Special events & retreats
Upcoming events
Courses, retreats and special events through the year. Tickets and registrations are handled securely through Humanitix.
Dharma Group 18-19 September 2026
Atisha Buddhist Centre · Myers Flat
To be held at the monastery gompa. Due to the guest retreat at Atisha Centre, you may like to get lunch at the Stupa cafe. Thank you for your understanding. “Middle Lam Rim” by Lama Tsongkhapa Concise and complete teachings on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. Dharma Group
16 Guidelines Level 1 - Building Inner Strength Course
Atisha Buddhist Centre · Myers Flat
The 16 Guidelines for Life are a set of timeless and universal human values that have inspired individuals for over a millennia. They offer simple steps and practical tools to help you reflect, relate more openly with others, and to bring change to your heart and mind, recognisin
Atisha Centre Members Event, 17 October
Atisha Buddhist Centre, Courtyard · Myers Flat
Dear Members, On Saturday 17 October at 2:00pm we are gathering to celebrate our members at Atisha Centre. There will be cake and chai, an opportunity to meet other members, and find out what is happening at the Centre. We look forward to seeing you there. In peace, Rebecca Maes
Spring Retreat 2026
Atisha Buddhist Centre · Myers Flat
4 Day Spring Retreat - "Sutra of Poetic Dharma Verses” Verses from the Dhammapada A commentary by Venerable Geshe Thubten Rabten Translated by Venerable Lobsang Dorje. About the Retreat This special 4 day experiential residential retreat is open to all levels of practitioners: be
Refuge Ceremony with Geshe Rabten
Atisha Buddhist Centre · Myers Flat
If you wish formally to take refuge in the Three Jewels from Geshe Rabten, you are most welcome to do so. There will also be an opportunity to take all or any of the five lay vows. The only prerequisite is a heartfelt wish to take refuge and a determination to keep any vows taken
Setting up a Daily Practice
Atisha Buddhist Centre · Myers Flat
A One-day Course with Venerable Jampa Choepal ____________________________________________________________________ This course will cover some of the core practices within Buddhism , such as “taking refuge” , the Four Immeasurables practices , mandala offerings , water bowls , et
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
Atisha Buddhist Centre · Myers Flat
A 5-day 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 which can
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Pujas, practices & more
Detailed pages for each part of the programme — regular practices, pujas and the full calendar.