Practical instructions for daily life

Wednesdays 8pm to 9pm with Venerable Geshe Doga [Suitable for beginners]

The Middle Lam Rim—a text by Lama Je Tsong Khapa

In providing practical guidance for everyday living, Geshe Doga draws on his experience and insight to highlight the essence of the text.

Each Wednesday night, Geshe-la simplifies teachings from a Buddhist text to give you practical techniques and guidelines for heart-centred living every day.  You can come with no prior knowledge of Buddhism as Geshe Doga makes these teachings very accessible.

He draws on his experience and insight to highlight the essence of the text and to explain the concepts in ways that can be applied in our Western culture. The evening usually ends with a brief question and answer session, so please feel able to ask any questions you might have.

Classes are open to everyone, regardless of religious affiliation or current knowledge of Buddhism. If you’ve never been to a Buddhist Centre, the Gompa Etiquette page will acquaint you with some of our practices.

While there can be between 50 to 150 people attending, there is no need to book and there is no charge. The class is held in the Main Gompa and afterward, you are invited to join fellow attendees for a cup of tea or coffee in the dining room.

Share a meal with Dharma friends

Three-course vegetarian meals are available in the Tara Institute dining room on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. To make your booking for catering purposes, please call our office on (03) 9596 8900 before 3pm on the day you wish to dine.  You can call the office on the day to find out what's for dinner!  Click here for more information.  Our Bookshop is also open around 7.30pm to 7.55pm on Wednesday nights.

If you have further questions, don't hesitate to speak to the nuns at the front of the Gompa or call the Spiritual Program office on (03) 9596 7410 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.