We invite all students, members and friends to join us in special prayers and practices in August and September to honour the remarkable life and commemorate the passing of our precious founder, teacher and guide, the most Venerable Geshe Acharya Thubten Loden. The sessions can also be joined online – please email events@tushita.org for the link.
Geshe Loden’s immeasurable benefit
For students, supporters, and friends of the Tibetan Buddhist Society, the legacy of our founder and spiritual guide, Venerable Geshe Acharya Thubten Loden abides — through the magnificent traditional Tibetan temples in Melbourne and Perth, the serene and expansive gardens, his nine authoritative books, and a rich, ongoing program of Dharma teachings that continue to offer immeasurable benefit to all.
Geshe Loden first came to Australia as a refugee in 1976.
Later he said, “For many years I have eaten Australian food, drunk Australian water, had shelter and conditions provided by the Australian people. My activities are to repay the kindness of the Australian people”. This was achieved many times over.
When Geshe-la passed in August 2011 we received messages from individuals, Tibetan monasteries and Dharma centres throughout the world, recalling Geshe-la’s teachings, achievements and manifold acts of kindness, and praying that he quickly return to continue his activities.
Now we can say Geshe-la has also fulfilled the commitment to return. We wish Geshe Loden’s reincarnation, Loden Rinpoche success in his studies, good health and quick return to the Tibetan Buddhist Society.
Details of the events
Sunday 24 August at 4 pm – prayers and the Gaden Lha Gyama sadhana, then afternoon tea.
Sunday 31 August at 4 pm – prayers and the Gaden Lha Gyama sadhana and offerings, followed by a special afternoon tea.
Wednesday 3 September at 7.30 pm* – prayers and the Gaden Lha Gyama sadhana, then supper.
*This marks the date when Geshe-la’s meditative equipoise ended.
‘Like earth, water, fire and wind,
Geshe Acharya Thubten Loden
Like sun, moon and like space itself,
May I support the life of living beings
Spontaneously, effortlessly and constantly.’