FPMT in Australia

05/06/2026

10-DAY VIPASSANA RETREAT AT DE-TONG LING RETREAT CENTRE ON KANGAROO ISLAND
De-Tong Ling Retreat Centre on beautiful Kangaro Island is hosting a silent 10 day meditation retreat from the 29th September. The retreat leader will be well-known meditation teacher Antonio Satta.

The purpose of this retreat is to develop the mind: to cultivate the mind through samatha, and to cultivate the mind through insight. When we develop samatha, we abandon craving and desire. When we develop insight, we abandon ignorance.

Antonio Satta is a highly respected practitioner with over 24 years of experience. He has devoted his life to sharing the Vipassana practice, rooted in the Theravada tradition, with Western students, particularly those already familiar with Tibetan Buddhism.

To find out more visit https://detongling.org/retreat/group-retreat/
Please note THIS IS A 10 DAY INTENSIVE SILENT RETREAT.
REGISTRATION BY APPLICATION ONLY

04/06/2026

For those living in the Blue Mountains

Movie Night

This documentary traces the remarkable journey of Tibetan Buddhism into the Western world. Through intimate personal stories, it reveals the vision, challenges, and devotion behind the founding of Chenrezig Institute for Wisdom Culture, the first centre established by Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa in the West.

Join us for a light supper followed by the movie.

Date: Friday 5th June

Time: 6.00pm – 8.30pm (movie from 6.45pm)

Location: Kunsang Yeshe Retreat Centre, 116 Bathurst Road, Katoomba

Cost: Movie + light supper $30/$25 for non-member/member & concession; Movie only $20/$18 for non-member/member & concession.

For your ticket: https://events.humanitix.com/chenrezig-the-history-of-tibetan-buddhism-in-australia

02/06/2026

VAJRAYANA INSTITUTE IS ON THE INSIGHT TIMER APP
We’re happy to share that Vajrayana Institute is now on Insight Timer, the world’s largest free meditation app. You can now continue your practice at home, on the train, during a quiet moment in the day, or whenever you need a little space to reconnect and reset.

VI has launched three guided meditations:
• Lovingkindness For Self
• Lovingkindness For Others
• Easing Into Calmness

Led by renowned meditation teacher Wai Cheong Kok, these practices are simple, grounded, and accessible whether you’re completely new to meditation or already have an established practice.

Follow Vajrayana Institute on Insight Timer at https://insighttimer.com/vajrayanainstitute

01/06/2026

TRADITIONAL TIBETAN MEDICINE WORKSHOP AT HAYAGRIVA CENTRE IN PERTH
Hayagriva Buddhist Centre in Perth is hosting a workshop on Tibetan Medicine on 19th - 24th June with world-renowned physician, Dr Barry Clark. Dr Barry Clark lived and trained in the Himalayas in almost all the theoretical and practical aspects of the ancient Tibetan medical system for almost twenty years. He studied under the tuition of the great renowned Master of Medicine, Dr Yeshe Donden, who was the personal physician of His Holiness the Dalai Lama for eighteen years. Dr Clark has taught extensive courses for Westerners in Tibet and the Indian Himalayas and received over twenty years training in Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, meditation and dialectics.

This represents an opportunity to delve deeply into Traditional Tibetan Medicine under the guidance of an English-speaking expert who has devoted a lifetime to the practice. International students and those living outside of Perth are welcome to join the workshop online.

To find out more visit https://hayagriva.org.au/event/dr-barry-clark-workshop-on-traditional-tibetan-medicine/2026-06-19/

20/05/2026

JOIN CHAROK LAMA RINPOCHE ONLINE THIS SATURDAY
Charok Sherpa Rinpoche, will lead the first group practice session of the Global Mani Retreat, this coming Saturday. Join others from across the regions of the world, in this recitation of the practice of Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion. In this time of global conflict and strife, these prayers and the opportunity to come together in harmony, is very precious and needed.
To obtain the online link use the QR code below or visit https://fpmt.org/fpmt/fpmt-50-year-anniversary/2026-fpmt-global-mani-retreat/

20/05/2026

20/05/2026

Wonderful ways to join in creating benefit and positive actions on May 31st...

Saka Dawa (May 31, 2026) is one of the most powerful days of the year for creating merit and engaging in practice. The world needs our prayers at this time, and this is a precious