TARA INSTITUTE
Centre for Buddhist Study and Meditation
HIS HOLINESS DALAI LAMA
WELCOME TO TARA INSTITUTE
Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre in Brighton, Melbourne Australia
Welcome to everyone who aspires to gain happiness and inner peace, through the study,
meditation and practice of Mahayana Buddhism.
Our programmes suit beginners and more advanced students in the quest for a more meaningful life.
BUDDHIST TEACHINGS & PROGRAMMES
The Healing Group
With Venerable Rigsal, Kathi Edward and William Liew
And Guest Speaker Allys Andrews
Held fortnightly on Thursdays, from 11am to 12.30pm
3, 17, 31 October 2024
Sourcing both ancient and contemporary approaches to health and well-
being, the Healing Group incorporates guided meditations, explanatory
talks and discussions in each session.
School Program
Introduction to Meditation for Students
This session is available for students to experience an Introduction to Buddhism meditation class at Tara Institute, or at your school if that is your preference. The session can follow a secular presentation of mindfulness and meditation if that is more suitable.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun, 13 Oct | 10am - 12pm | Brighton East
White Tara Empowerment with Venerable Geshe Doga
White Tara is associated with practices which can contribute to enhancing one’s life span and overcome life-threatening hindrances. White Tara practice can also be done on behalf of someone who is ill.
Tara Institute is indeed very fortunate, as Venerable Geshe Doga will confer a White Tara empowerment, and dedicate the positive energy to our physical, spiritual and mental well-being. Geshe-la has said that he has seen sick and critically ill people regain their health after being given the White Tara mantra to recite.
Even those without problems can avert future sickness and obstacles to a long and healthy life. By relying on White Tara and reciting her mantra, we can achieve a deep level of inner well-being so that we can truly be of help to ourselves and others.
The atmosphere during these initiations is inspirational. Through the Spiritual Teacher’s blessings, we are opened to the presence of White Tara and the healing dimension of Buddhism.
9am - 5pm | Sunday 20th Oct | Brighton East
Learn more on What’s & How to do Guru Puja practice, mandala, mudras, altar setup, prayers and benefits
2024 October One Day Course
with Geshe Lobsang Dorjee
Venerable Geshe Lobsang Dorjee has kindly agreed to continue from the July course on Benefits of Guru Yoga practice. Those who are interested to find out more are also welcome to register.
Please bring along your implements (dorje and bell, mandala set) if you have them.
Lunch is included in the cost.
Please register to help with catering purposes.
Sat, 9 Nov | 10am - 2pm | Brighton East
Long Life Puja for
Venerable Geshe Doga
SAVE THE DATE!
We rejoice that this year we acknowledge, celebrate and give thanks that our precious Venerable Geshe Doga has served Tara Institute for forty years this year.
Tara Institute is indeed very fortunate to have Venerable Geshe Doga giving teachings and guiding us over these years.
Each year, in order to thank our beloved teacher Geshe Doga for his unwavering commitment and kindness to the students and friends of Tara Institute since 1984, the Long Life Puja is offered to him for his long and healthy life. Follow by a delicious lunch.
Everyone is welcome!
This is a wonderful opportunity to give thanks to Venerable Geshe Doga, support the dharma to flourish at the centre and create merit. You are welcome to take this opportunity to make a donation towards this puja by either ringing TI office at 9596 8900
or email spc@tarainstitute.org.au or if you prefer, you can transfer money directly into our bank account - details below:
A/c Name: Tara Centre for Wisdom Culture Inc
Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
BSB: 063242
Account No: 10227562
(SWIFT CODE: CTBAAU2S)
To find out more, click LEARN MORE
Tara Institute is now a donation partner in the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme!
You can now exchange eligible drink containers for 10 cents.
Together we can make a positive difference to our community and our environment.
All eligible drink containers are worth a 10 cent refund that you can either keep, or donate to a community donation partner. If you would like to donate the refund to Tara Institute, you can use this barcode or Donation Partner ID at the refund point when you deposit your containers.
To find your nearest donation point, go to https://www.returnit.com.au/vic/recycling-locations-return-it-vic/
July update from FPMT Board of Directors
Following the 49 day period of Rinpoche’s passing, FPMT Board members took the opportunity while together at Kopan to greet the FPMT community in a video, offering FPMT students a chance to meet each board member, learn a little about their background, and hear them express their commitment to fulfilling Rinpoche’s wishes during this new, transitional time for the organization. It also offers a glimpse into the non-stop activities at Kopan during this period, for those who were unable to attend in person.
MEMBERSHIP & SUPPORT
This enables the Tara Institute community to support the dharma and allow us all to receive precious teachings from Venerable Geshe Doga and Geshe Lobsang
Lama Zopa said: My point here is for you to understand what we are doing and what you are helping with. This is so that you can rejoice. It really is unbelievable, incredible, what you are helping with, and this creates so much benefit for the world and for sentient beings. This actually creates the cause to liberate so many beings. This is an incredible opportunity for you to rejoice, and if you rejoice and then dedicate the merits, it is amazing.
Tara Institute is a Buddhist centre located in Melbourne, Australia. Tara Institute is a non-profit incorporated association that is affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), a group of over 150 meditation centres worldwide.