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Membership is open to anyone, Buddhist or non Buddhist, who is committed to developing a good heart for the benefit of all living beings. If your membership has expired, you must sign up as a new member. If you are having trouble renewing or logging in to your membership please contact us ASAP.
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Atisha Centre is nestled in the quiet native bushlands of central Victoria, near Bendigo.
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Welcome to Atisha ...

Atisha Centre is a peaceful retreat centre and hub of Buddhist education, nestled in the quiet native bushland of central Victoria, near Bendigo. Founded in 1981, the Centre provides a serene and welcoming setting for those interested in exploring the Buddhadharma.

Situated in close proximity to Atisha Centre is the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, currently under construction, and soon to become among the most significant Buddhist temples and pilgrimage destinations in the world, and the Thubten Shedrup Ling Monastery, where monks devote themselves to study, meditation and spiritual transformation.

Atisha Centre recognises His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama as our spiritual leader.  The Dja Dja Wrung people are proudly acknowledged as the traditional owners of this land.

SPC Vacancy


Atisha Centre is looking for a new Spiritual Programme Co-ordinator (SPC) to join our team.  For more information, please click here.

Latest News & Featured events

Coming Retreats

 Venerable Robina Courtin is returning to lead a Vajrasattva Retreat from Saturday 18th till Sunday 26th May and give a public talk in Bendigo on Friday evening 17th, May, 2013.  Venerable Jampa will lead a one day Meditation retreat on Saturday, June 1st. Venerable Tony Beaumont will lead a weekend retreat in August and  Thubten Gyatso will lead a meditation retreat in September. Several other significant teachers have been invited to teach later in the year. Details of teachings are posted in the calendar as soon as topics, times and dates are finalised.


Vajrasattva Retreat

Saturday, 18 May 2013
with Venerable Robina Courtin
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One Day Meditation Retreat

Saturday, 01 June 2013
9 am. One Day Meditation retreat led by Venerable Jampa
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Community Day

Sunday, 02 June 2013
10 am. Community Day welcomes newcomers and regulars alike. You can participate in meditation and discussion led by a Sangha member while children are happily engaged in Dharma club.
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Nyung Nä

Friday, 07 June 2013
Nyung Nä commences 7.30 Friday evening and concludes early Monday morning. Participants leave after breakfast.
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Discovering Buddhism

Friday, 21 June 2013
7.30 pm Friday - 4.30 pm Sunday. Weekend teaching and retreat. The full module, "Death and Rebirth" will be covered this weekend.
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Membership

Membership is open to anyone, Buddhist or non Buddhist, who is committed to developing a good heart for the benefit of all living beings. If your membership has expired, you must sign up as a new member. If you are having trouble renewing or logging in to your membership please contact us ASAP.
Click here for membership >>

Newsletter

Download our latest newsletter and access our archive of past newsletters.
Click here >>

Find Us

Atisha Centre is nestled in the quiet native bushlands of central Victoria, near Bendigo.
Click here for a map and more details on how to find us >>

Donations

Enjoy the many merits of generosity and support Atisha by making an online donation.
Click here >>

Affiliations

Atisha Centre is affiliated with the FPMT.

Click here to learn more>>

Program Summary

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Saturday, 18 May 2013

Vajrasattva Retreat

09:00 AM-12:00 PM
with Venerable Robina Courtin
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Wednesday, 22 May 2013

No teaching or MB tonight due to Retreat

01:30 PM-11:00 PM
Usual Wednesday teachings and Medicine Buddha Puja will resume next week
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Saturday, 25 May 2013

Saka Dawa

12:00 AM-11:00 PM
Holy Day
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Sunday, 26 May 2013

Buddhist Meditation

10:00 AM-11:00 AM
10 am. Guided Meditation and short introductory talk.
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Monday, 27 May 2013

Karuna Relaxation Meditation

10:30 AM-11:30 AM
10.30 Atisha Gifts. Welcome and chat, followed by relaxation meditation
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Tuesday, 28 May 2013

Meditation for Beginners

05:45 PM-06:45 PM
5.45pm. Atisha Gifts. Learn a range of techniques that help calm the mind.
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Wednesday, 29 May 2013

Medicine Buddha Puja

06:00 PM-07:15 PM
6 pm The seven Medicine Buddhas are powerful in healing diseases as well as for purification.
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