Tara Institute
~ Buddhist Meditation Centre
in 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.
Venerable Geshe Doga
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Long Life Celebration on the occasion of
His 88th Birthday
Guru Puja
Sunday July 9 ~ 10am
followed by sponsored lunch
On Sunday, July 9th at 10am Tara Institute will offer a sponsored Guru puja (devotional offering ceremony) to celebrate His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 88th birthday as an offering for his long life.
Prayers will be recited in Tibetan and English and all offerings will be blessed. Prayers will be made for the health and wellbeing of TI’s Members, families, friends, and the world community. Everybody is welcome, please join us! Offerings of flowers, light, and food for the puja are most welcome
ONE DAY COURSE
The Eight Verses of Mind Training
Sunday July 30 ~ 9am - 5pm
Lunch included
Members - $50 / Non-members - $70
Geshe Lobsang Dorje will give a one-day course on the Eight Verses of Mind Training composed by Geshe Langri Tangpa and how we can apply it in our daily lives. This is a highly revered text from the Mahayana Lojong (mind training) tradition. These instructions offer essential practices for cultivating the awakening mind of compassion, wisdom, and love. The text enshrines the very heart of Dharma, revealing the true essence of the Mahayana path to liberation. Even a single line of this practice can be seen as encapsulating the entire teaching of the Buddha. For even a single statement of this mind training practice has the incredible power to help us subdue our self-oriented behaviour and mental afflictions.
Please click here to register.
Call 9596 8900 or email spc@tarainstitute.org.au for more information.
SOLAR PANELS
Tara Institute has been fortunate recently in receiving a State Government grant to install solar panels to our roof, as part of Sustainability Victoria’s Community Climate Change and Energy Action (CCCEA) Program Round 3. The grant covers 50% of the cost of the installation of a 27.55 kW system, consisting of 58 panels. We have launched a fundraising initiative within our community to raise the remaining 50% that we need to cover.
Our target - $19,654.80
raised so far - $2,405.00
Proposed solar panel placement
Artwork fundraiser
donate to our fundraiser for a chance to win an original artwork by Lynn Miller
click here for more details
Please see a beautiful short video of footage from the Vesak celebration on 13 May of our Magnificent 21 Tara Thangka. What an amazing work to display. Enjoy!
Letter from FPMT Board
Please click here to read the most recent email from the FPMT board regarding Rinpoche’s passing and FPMT leadership moving forward.
For further updates from FPMT:
Tara Institute
is looking for
a new
Spiritual Programme Coordinator
Click here to read more about the position, including how to apply
Evening Meals are back!
Our dining room is once again serving evening meals prior to teaching sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Why not come for a delicious vegetarian meal before heading into the Gompa for a Dharma teaching?
Bookings are essential, by 2pm on the day
Click here for more info and to book
the Golden Light Sutra
Recitations for Venerable Geshe Doga’s Long Life
Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche has recommended we do this practice to remove any
obstacles to the Venerable Geshe Doga’s long life.
Target - 3000
Tally so far - 1143
Friday 21 July 2023 ~ 7.30 - 9.30PM
SPECIAL PRACTICE EVENING
Recitation evening due to the merit multiplying day of Buddha’s 1st turning of the Wheel of Dharma, and our goal to complete as many recitations as possible for Geshe Doga, as we were hindered to do so during COVID
Sponsored soup is available from 5.30pm
(until we run out)
It is especially effective if done by Venerable Geshe Doga’s own students, Rinpoche explained.
If you would like to participate in this meritorious practice, or to report any new recitations for our tally,
please contact spc@tarainstitute.org.au or call the office on 03 9596 8900
You can download the text from the FPMT website here
REGULAR WEEKLY PROGRAMME
Monday Nights
July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 8pm
presented in June by Margie Hanrahan
Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy and Meditation
Philosophical tools to help you with everyday challenges
Suitable for beginners and older students alike
Tuesday Nights
July 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 7:45pm
Middle Length Lamrim
by Lama Tsong Khapa
with Geshe Doga
Wednesdays 11am
Wednesday Morning Guided Meditation Group
Every Wednesday from 11 - 11:30am
with Allys Andrews
The group is suitable for those who are new to meditation and for those who have more experience. A variety of meditations is offered including single pointed concentration and analytical meditations for working with the mind.
No need to book, just come along at 10.55am. The atmosphere is open and relaxed.
Wednesday Nights
July 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 8pm
Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life
by Shantideva
with Geshe Lobsang
REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY PROGRAMME
Healing Group
Fortnightly on Thursdays
with Venerable Rigsal, Kathi Edward and Ross Moore
Once a fortnight (Thursdays) from 11am to 12.30pm
see our calendar for dates
Click here for more information
REGULAR MONTHLY PROGRAMME
Dharma Club for Children
Monthly on Sundays
next - July 16
Once a month (Sunday) from 10.30am to 12.30pm
Download free e-books and booklets from our Publications page, including a digital reprint of Inner Peace and Happiness by Geshe Doga and a selection of Geshe-la's archived teachings.