Being present, grateful and happy!
Sunday 8 November 2026 | 10 am – 3 pm
Peaceful Land of Joy Meditation Centre, 20 Cookes Road, Yuroke
You are welcome to join us for a peaceful spring day with a guest teacher, guided meditation, temple and garden tours, a Ceremony for World Peace, children’s meditation, and wonderful food.
What’s on (full program to come)
- Guest teacher – Venerable Geshe Thubten Rabten, resident teacher from Atisha Centre, Bendigo – 2 pm
- Guided meditation
- Temple and garden tours
- Ceremony for World Peace at 12 noon
- Children’s meditation
- Festival cafe – including delicious Tibetan food
The temple and gardens
Enjoy the magnificent traditional Tibetan temple and 10-acre gardens, with thousands of flowers and trees, lakes, lush lawns and wildlife. The gardens will be especially beautiful in spring, with stunning new roses planted by volunteers.
This year’s theme
This year’s festival theme, Being present, happy and grateful!, invites us to pause, be present and remember how deeply connected we are. True happiness and peace do not depend on status or exciting experiences but grow from a calm and positive mind.
Everything we enjoy comes through the kindness of others. Recognising this opens gratitude, respect, compassion and love, bringing greater meaning and happiness to everyday life.
Entry
Single: $15 (concession $10)
One adult and children: $20 (concession $15)
Two adults and school-age children: $25
The facility charge includes entry and access to all activities. Food is sold separately. Proceeds support the temple and gardens.
Getting here
Tibetan Buddhist Society, Peaceful Land of Joy Meditation Centre
20 Cookes Road, Yuroke
5 minutes west of Craigieburn, and 40 minutes from the CBD along the Tullamarine Freeway. Take the Mickleham Road turnoff.
More information
Email events@tushita.org with any questions, or send us a Facebook message.