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TARA INSTITUTE 

Centre for Buddhist Study and Meditation

HIS HOLINESS DALAI LAMA
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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.

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His Holiness
the Dalai Lama

Inspiration and Guide

of FPMT

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Lama
Thubten Yeshe

Spiritual Founder

of FPMT

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Kyabje Lama
Thubten Zopa Rinpoche

Spiritual Director

of FPMT

Geshe Doga

Senior Resident Teacher at 

Tara Institute

Geshe Lobsang Dorjee

Resident Teacher at 

Tara Institute

BUDDHIST TEACHINGS & PROGRAMMES

MONDAYS

Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy and Meditation

with Clare Callinan

7, 14, 21 & 28 October  at 8pm

Each month, a senior student introduces an aspect of Buddhist philosophy and meditation.

 

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TUESDAYS

Middle Length Lamrim by Lama Tsong Khapa with Venerable Geshe Doga

1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 October at 7:45pm

Geshe Doga will continue his commentary on Lama Tsong Khapa’s Middle Length Lam Rim.

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WEDNESDAYS

Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life

with Geshe Lobsang Dorjee

2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 October at 8pm

Venerable Geshe Lobsang will teach on Shantideva’s text The Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life.

Wednesday Morning Meditations

WEDNESDAY

Morning Meditations

Every Wednesday Morning at 11am

2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 October 2024 

The group is suitable for those who are new to meditation and for those who have more experience.

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Dharma Club for Children 

One Sunday a month 

20 October

10:30am - 12:30pm

The Buddhist teachings for children aged between 4 and 15 an understanding of how to be happy through listening to stories, learning meditation, acting in plays and joining discussions.

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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

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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.

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Self Study Education Program

The Self Study Programme is aimed at enabling a progressive learning through these various topics. You are able to study at your own pace using the transcripts

UPCOMING EVENTS
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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.

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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

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 Evening Meals Service 

Our dining room is once again be 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?

NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Tara Institute is now a donation partner in the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme! 
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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.

VOLUNTEER OPPOTUNITIES
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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.

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