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
FAMILY DAY TEACHING & PICNIC
Sunday 1st December 10:30 am
Nurturing good relationships
Geshe Doga has been a source of excellent help and comfort to so many families over the years. There are many stories of the most difficult problems being overcome by following Geshe-la’s advice, particularly in relation to difficulties with children. Geshe Doga has always emphasised the importance of nurturing love within our families, no matter how big or small and on this day to acknowledge his care and rejoice in his kindness, we celebrate our families together with Geshe Doga.
Geshe-la will teach for about an hour and a half on how to nurture respect, patience, love and compassion. Afterwards, you are invited to join the picnic in Landcox Park across the road. Dharma Club will be joining us after Geshe Doga’s teaching.
Please bring some lunch to share, a blanket to sit on, hats and sunscreen. For more information, phone Katrina 9596 8900.
REGULAR WEEKLY PROGRAMME
Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy and Meditation
presented in November with Margie Hanrahan
Philosophical tools to help you deal with everyday challenges.
Suitable for beginners and older students alike.
TUESDAY NIGHTS
at 7:45pm
Study Group with Venerable Geshe Doga
Explore the very heart of what the Buddha taught, in depth
In Study Group Venerable Geshe Doga guides the students through profound classical Buddhist texts that have been studied for centuries in the great monasteries of Tibet and India.
This course: "The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment" by Lama Tsong Khapa, Volume 2
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Heart Advice
at 8:00pm
An ideal entry point to the Buddhist teachings as a basis for integrating them into daily life.
On the 6th, 13th & 20th of November, Geshe Lobsang Dorje continues to lead us through the essence of the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, which he started in March.
On the 27th of November, Geshe Doga will give his usual Heart Advice.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
No need to register; just come along. Suitable for everyone:
beginners and older students alike. There is no fee.
THURSDAY NIGHTS
Discussion Group for young people
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 8:00pm
21st Century Buddhists Meditation and Discussion Group for Young People
For more details, contact Amelia on 0421 829 693 or email
SUNDAY
Dharma Club for Children
Once a month (Sunday) from 10.30am to 12.30pm
Please check the calendar for dates
WEEKLY HEALING MEDITATION GROUP
Wednesdays 12.30pm to 3.00pm
A support group for people with illnesses and their carers or friends
FINAL 12-WEEK SEQUENCE
* 21st August to 6th November
ONE-WEEK BREAK
* 13th November
FINAL TWO SESSIONS WITH BOB AND ALLY
* 20th and 27th November
PUBLICATIONS
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.