by Michael Joseph | Jul 11, 2023 | Uncategorised
What is an initiation? The process of taking initiation is to be led through a series of meditations by the initiating lama. The lama describes a sequence of meditations, such as developing bodhicitta and visualising Medicine Buddha. By attending the Medicine Buddha...
by Michael Joseph | Apr 15, 2023 | Uncategorised
The Tibetan Buddhist Society convey our sadness and condolences to our sisters and brothers at the FPMT, on the passing of their beloved leader Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Lama Zopa and Lama Yeshe have been instrumental in the development of Tibetan Buddhism in countries...
by Michael Joseph | Mar 15, 2023 | Uncategorised
The story of the Peaceful Land of Joy, by Michael Joseph From 1983, the Melbourne centre was located in a rented house in East Melbourne that had eight bedrooms and large entertainment area for classes. Geshe-la said that we should look for a place of our...
by Michael Joseph | Oct 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
Advice for Australian Buddhists We are delighted to host a special talk by the esteemed scholar and tantric master Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende, who is visiting Melbourne for a short time. He will provide special advice about practising Buddhism in the West. You...
by Michael Joseph | Aug 31, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Yamantaka retreat will be held both online and at the temple. If you would like to attend the retreat please register here. Solitary Hero Yamantaka is a core Gelug practice. Yamantaka is the wrathful manifestation of Manjushri, the Buddha of wisdom. As a wrathful...
