Wonderwoods Film Foundation

27/10/2026

(EN↓) Polska premiera filmu „Instytut Chenrezig: Narodziny buddyzmu tybetańskiego w Australii” odbędzie się podczas 13. Globalnej Konferencji Buddyjskiej w Krakowie, w sobotni wieczór, 7 listopada. Do zobaczenia! 🙂
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The Polish premiere of the film "Chenrezig Institute: The Origin of Tibetan Buddhism in Australia" will take place during the 13th Global Conference on Buddhism in Kraków on Saturday evening, November 7. See you there! 🙂

Globalna Konferencja Buddyjska to nie tylko prelekcje i medytacje.

W sobotni wieczór, 7 listopada, zapraszamy do Sali S2 na seans filmu dokumentalnego „Instytut Chenrezig: Narodziny buddyzmu tybetańskiego w Australii” w reżyserii Małgorzaty Oli Dobrowolskiej.

To opowieść o pionierach, którzy w latach 60. i 70. XX wieku, poszukując głębszego sensu życia, wyruszyli do Nepalu i spotkali Lamę Yeshe oraz Lamę Zopę. Ich odwaga, zaufanie i determinacja doprowadziły do powstania Instytutu Chenrezig – pierwszego na Zachodzie ośrodka założonego przez tych wybitnych nauczycieli, który dał początek rozwojowi międzynarodowej sieci FPMT. Film, oparty na osobistych wspomnieniach świadków tamtych wydarzeń oraz unikalnych materiałach archiwalnych, pokazuje nie tylko historię jednego miejsca, ale także narodziny ruchu, dzięki któremu nauki buddyzmu tybetańskiego stały się dostępne dla tysięcy ludzi na całym świecie.

Małgorzata Ola Dobrowolska jest niezależną reżyserką filmów dokumentalnych, a jej twórczość koncentruje się na tematyce duchowości, kultury i przemian społecznych. Małgorzata w czerwcu 2019 roku opuściła Polskę, aby podróżować i tworzyć filmy, a wkrótce potem trafiła do Instytutu Chenrezig w stanie Queensland w Australii. Tam pracowała nad pełnometrażowym filmem dokumentalnym poświęconym jego początkom. W tym okresie aktywnie uczestniczyła w codziennym życiu ośrodka, a jako koordynatorka do spraw multimediów współtworzyła zespół multimedialny oraz rozwijała platformę internetową umożliwiającą transmitowanie nauk i wydarzeń.

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12/05/2026

Very moving to read this. 🙏 To learn that one of Lama Yeshe’s wishes, just before he showed the aspect of passing away, was for centers to document and preserve their stories through video documentaries feels incredibly meaningful while making this film about Chenrezig Institute.

In January 1983, Lama Yeshe traveled to Sicily. It would turn out to be one of his last trips before he showed the aspect of passing away in March 1984. During that visit, he gave

05/05/2026

🎬 Screening at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre
📍 Kensington, Western Australia
🗓 Sat 16 May, 7 pm

More info:
🔗 https://hayagriva.org.au/event/movie-night-fundraiser/

Perth people an opportunity to attend a screening of the documentary “Chenrezig, The Origins of Tibetan Buddhism in Australia” by Malgorzata Dobrowlska
Hayagriva Buddhist centre in Kensington, Tickets $20, door sales only on the night. Proceeds go to Hayagriva Buddhist centre’s prayer flag project

01/05/2026

🌟 Join us for a special screening of Chenrezig Institute: The Origin of Tibetan Buddhism in Australia.

Saturday, 2 May 2026
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Gompa, Chenrezig Institute

We are very happy to share that the documentary “Chenrezig Institute: The Origin of Tibetan Buddhism in Australia”, created by independent filmmaker Malgorzata Ola Dobrowolska, has received very positive feedback from the FPMT International Office.

The feedback reflects a strong appreciation for the film as a meaningful, inspiring, and historically valuable record of the early days of FPMT and the development of Chenrezig Institute.

“It is an important historical film of Tibetan Buddhism first coming to Australia, as well as an important piece of history for FPMT.”
– Venerable Roger Kunsang, FPMT Inc. Board Member and Senior Advisor

“The film really does depict the early days well, as it captures the spirit of the pioneers who helped bring Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s vision into reality.”
– Carina Rumrill, Communications Managing Editor, FPMT

The documentary has also been recognised for its inspirational quality, highlighting the people and stories that brought the centre into being.

“I am very impressed with the maturity of the filmmaker, such good understanding and insight in Dharma and what it means for students to dedicate their life to it.”

We are deeply grateful for this recognition and for the incredible legacy of all those who helped bring the Dharma to the West.

Experience this remarkable story on the big screen and reconnect with the origins of Chenrezig Institute.

Book your ticket now

https://chenrezig.com.au/upcoming-events/chenrezig-institute-film-screening-may-2026

22/04/2026

Thank you so much for this recognition. This film was created over six years and has been a life-changing journey. It means a lot to see it resonate in this way 🙏

🌟We are very happy to share that the documentary “Chenrezig Institute: The Origin of Tibetan Buddhism in Australia”, created by independent filmmaker Malgorzata Ola Dobrowolska, has received very positive feedback from the FPMT International Office.🌟

The feedback reflects a strong appreciation for the film as a meaningful, inspiring, and historically valuable record of the early days of FPMT and the development of Chenrezig Institute.

“It is an important historical film of Tibetan Buddhism first coming to Australia, as well as an important piece of history for FPMT.”
– Venerable Roger Kunsang, FPMT Inc. Board Member and Senior Advisor

“The film really does depict the early days well, as it captures the spirit of the pioneers who helped bring Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s vision into reality.”
– Carina Rumrill, Communications Managing Editor, FPMT

The documentary has also been recognised for its inspirational quality, highlighting the people and stories that brought the centre into being.

“I am very impressed with the maturity of the filmmaker, such good understanding and insight in Dharma and what it means for students to dedicate their life to it.”
We are deeply grateful for this recognition and for the incredible legacy of all those who helped bring the Dharma to the West.

Experience this remarkable story on the big screen and reconnect with the origins of Chenrezig Institute.

🌟Join us for a special screening:
Saturday, 2 May 2026
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Gompa, Chenrezig Institute

Book your ticket now
https://chenrezig.com.au/upcoming-events/chenrezig-institute-film-screening-may-2026

15/04/2026

Next screening is coming up! "Chenrezig Institute – The Origin of Tibetan Buddhism in Australia” Saturday, 2 May at Chenrezig Institute.

🙏🌟We warmly invite you to join us for:

Advanced Premiere Screening:
Chenrezig Institute – The Origin of Tibetan Buddhism in Australia

6:30pm – 8:00pm Saturday,
2 May | Gompa

We are delighted to present a second screening of Chenrezig Institute – The Origin of Tibetan Buddhism in Australia, by independent filmmaker Małgorzata Ola Dobrowolska.

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 Rinpoche in the West.

🍴 5:00–6:00pm – Vegetarian Dinner in the Big Love Cafe
🎬 6:30–8:00pm – Premiere screening in the Gompa

Be part of the first to view this much anticipated documentary film in the location the documentary was conceived and filmed. Learn more about the history of Chenrezig Institute, and how Buddhism began in Australia 🙏✨

For books more information and booking visit:

https://chenrezig.com.au/upcoming-events/chenrezig-institute-film-screening-may-2026