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Wat Khemararangsi

Address: 3 Arkell Place, Charnwood, ACT 2615,   ACT
Tradition: Theravada, Cambodian
Affiliation: Khemararangsi Buddhist Temple of ACT Inc
Phone: Tel: +61 40 6259 2205)
E-mail: Khemararangsi@gmail.com
Website: http://www.khemararangsi.org/index.html
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Diamond Way Buddhst Centre - Mahamudra House

Address: 104 Wattle Street (corner Brigalow opp. Tilleys) Lyneham Postal: Mahamudra House GPO Box 925 CANBERRA ACT 2601   Lyneham ACT 2602
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Diamond Way Buddhism
Affiliation: Diamond Way
Phone: 0405 618 649 or 6262 7361 or (02) 6249 7090
E-mail: canberra@diamondway-center.org
Website: http://diamondway.org.au/centres/canberra/index.html
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Teacher: Lama Ole Nydahl  
Spiritual Directors: Lama Ole Nydahl / Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje  
Contact: Rob Sok or Maike Brill  
Spiritual Director: 17th Karmapa Thaye Dorje  


Goenka Vipassana Canberra

Address: 7 Reddall Close, Isaacs, Canberra ACT 2607  ACT
Tradition: Theravada, Vipassana, S. N. Goenka
Phone: (02) 6290-1874 (Home) (02) 6242-1430 (Work)
Website: http://www.dhamma.org/en/schedules/odchbhumi.htm
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Contacts: Chandini & Upali Dharmakirti  


International Association of Shin Buddhist Studies – Oceania Branch

Address: GPO Box 309 Canberra City, ACT, 2601 Australia   ACT
Tradition: Mahayana, Shin Buddhism Pureland- all are welcome!
Phone: contact by email or mail only
E-mail: kmheal@aapt.net.au
Website: http://www.iasbs.net/index_E.html
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Main Contact: Rev. Jozen Mark Healsmith, Treasurer  


Narrabundah Buddhist Temple

Address: (Buddhist Society of the ACT) 245 Goyder Street, Narrabundah, ACT 2604 P.O. Box 1149, Canberra City, ACT 2601   ACT
Tradition: Non-sectarian
Phone: (02) 6239 7194
Website: http://www.acttemple.com.au
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Teacher: Ven. U Vedhanyana  


Rongton Buddhist Education Centre,

Address: PO Box 3430  Manuka (Canberra) ACT 2603
Tradition: Vajrayana, Sakya
Affiliation: Sakya Losal Choe Dzong
Phone: 02 6238 2088
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Spiritual Director: Lama Choedak Rinpoche  


Sakya Losal Choe Dzong

Address: Tibetan Buddhist Society of Canberra 25 Alderman St   Evatt ACT 2617
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Sakya
Phone: (02) 6238 2088 or (02) 6258 0452.
E-mail: mail@sakya.com.au
Website: http://www.sakya.com.au/
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Spiritual Director: Lama Choedak Rinpoche  


Sakyamuni Buddhist Centre

Address: 32 Archibald Street   Lyneham ACT 2602
Tradition: Mahayana, Vietnamese (facilitative/information)
Affiliation: open to all traditions
Phone: (02) 6257 5517
Fax: 02-6257 7733
E-mail: quangba@tpg.com.au
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Spiritual Director: Abbot: Ven. Thich Quang Ba  Email  (Phone: 0412224553)


Wat Lao Buddhanimit

Address: 20 Jenke Circuit, Kambah ACT 2902  ACT
Tradition: Theravada, Laotian
Phone: (02) 6231 3365
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Canberra Zen Group

Address:   ACT
Tradition: Mahayana, Western
Affiliation: Diamond Sangha Sydney Zen Centre
Phone: 0429635412
E-mail: gcaitcheon@gmail.com
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Notes and Events:

The Canberra Zen Group is a zen practice group affiliated with the Sydney Zen Centre. The group meets weekly for zen meditation and every two months or so for zazenkai (longer zen meditation meetings) on the weekend. Paul Maloney Roshi from the Sydney Zen Centre usually teaches and provides interviews at the zazenkai.


Canberra Insight Meditation Group

Address:   O\\\'Connor/Lyneham ACT ACT 2602
Tradition: Theravada, Mahasi Sayadaw, Western
Affiliation: Blue Mtns Insight Meditation Centre
E-mail: info@canberrainsightmeditationgroup.org
Website: http://www.canberrainsightmeditationgroup.org/
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Main Contact: Lesley Lebkowicz  Email  
Notes and Events:

Please refer to 

http://www.canberrainsightmeditationgroup.org/ 

 for further information.


Da Xiang Guo Si Shaolin Ju Shi Lin

Tradition: Mahayana, Chinese, Chan ( Zen )
Affiliation: Immense Presence State Temple Kai Feng, China
Phone: 02-62811508
E-mail: dashi@shaolin.org.au
Website: http://www.shaolin.org.au
Spiritual Director: Master Shi Yuan Zhi (DC)  
Main Contact: Xing Li (Danny Cook) Chief Administrator)  Email  (Phone: 1300 138 820)
Teacher: Abbot, Ven.Shi Yuan Zhi  
Notes and Events:

The Australian Da Xiang Guo Si Shaolin Ju Shi Lin represents the Australian body of the Da Xiang Guo Si (Immense Presence State Temple) in Kai Feng, China, in conjunction with our Shaolin Temple ties. The Ju Shi Lin (Forest of Lay Scholars) is the main Australian contingent, consisting of Buddhist disciples, devotees and practitioners.

Our parent temple in China is Da Xiang Guo Si

Location:  Canberra ACT


Jikishoan Zen Buddhist Community

Address: PO Box 105, Jamison Centre,   Jamison ACT 2614
Tradition: Mahayana, Soto School - Eihei Dogen Zenji
Affiliation: Jikishoan Zen Buddhist Community Melbourne
Phone: 0427 319378
E-mail: canberra@jikishoan.org.au
Website: http://www.jikishoan.org.au
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Kanji ( Secretary): Vaughan Behncke  Email  (Phone: 0427 319378)
Main Contact: Vaughan Behncke  Email  (Phone: 0427 319378)
Teacher: Ekai Korematsu  
Spiritual Director: Ekai Korematsu  
Notes and Events:

Jikishoan Zen Buddhist Community Canberra is a Bun-in ( sub-temple) of Jikishoan Zen Buddhist Community, Melbourne

Jikishoan Canberra meets every Sunday evening, between 5.15 and 7.30pm for public meditation practice which includes zazen (sitting meditation), kinhin(walking meditation) and bowing practice. Newcomers are always welcome.

The venue for Sunday Sanzenkai (meditation) is the Function Hall, Corroboree Park Community Centre, Paterson Street, Ainslie. ACT.

Jikishoan Canberra also conducts an ongoing series of One Day Meditation Workshops throughout the year. Details of these are posted at the Canberra Group pages of www.jikishoan.org.au


Rigpa Canberra

Address: 1st floor, 40 Mort Street (above Cornucopia bakery) P.O. Box 145 Braddon ACT 2612  ACT
Tradition: Vajrayana, Dzogchen tradition of the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism
Affiliation: Rigpa Fellowship
Phone: (02) 6230-5093
E-mail: rigpaact@alphalink.com.au
Website: http://www.rigpa.com.au/canberra.htm
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Spiritual Director: Sogyal Rinpoche  
Notes and Events:

There is no resident teacher. We are all dedicated students of Sogyal Rinpoche who volunteer to provide a place and opportunity to study Buddhism.

We hold regular meditation sessions open to the public. Introductory courses are offered usually twice a year.  On-going curriculum for deepening the path.  Contact the centre for details for schedules. 


Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara

Address: 30 Jenke Circuit   Kambah (Canberra) ACT 2902
Tradition: Theravada, Sri Lankan
Affiliation: Australia Sri Lanka Buddhist Association of Canberra
E-mail: aslbac@slbvc.org
Website: http://www.slbvc.org
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President: Mr. Jayantha Kottege  
Secretary: Dr. Tala Talgaswatta  
Notes and Events:

A regular mediation class (Vipassana Mediation) is conducted in English at the Temple on every Wednessday at 7.30 pm. The class is conducted by Dr Lalith Ranatunga and supported by resident Bhanthe. All are welcome.


Sri Lanka Dhamma Vihara Association of Canberra

Address: 76, Greenough Circuit Kaleen, ACT 2617.  Kaleen ACT 2617
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: p: (02) 6255 6761 f: (02) 6255 6761
Website: http://www.dhammavihara.org.au/index.html
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Notes and Events:

Sri Lanka Dhamma Vihara of Canberra (SLDVAC) is a Buddhist Association. Established in 2007, it provides services to its community through promotion of Buddhist philosophy and Buddhist way of life. It also offers Weekend Daham School too. Dhamma Vihara welcomes Buddhists and all well-wishers.


Thien Tu Giai Thoat (Monstery of Emancipation)

Address: 5 Castor Place, Giralang ACT 2617  ACT
Tradition: Mahayana, Thien (Vietamese Zen)
Phone: (02) 6258-2149
E-mail: thichkientinh@hotmail.com
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Teacher: Ven. Thich Kien Tinh  
Spiritual Director: Zen Master Thich Thanh Tu  
Notes and Events:

Printed documents, audio-cassettes, Videocassettes, CD Discs related to Buddhist Meditation, also known as Thien Tong Vietnam, lectured by Zen Master Thich Thanh Tu, are available at the monastery. Meditation technique courses are also conducted by Ven. Thich Kien Tinh at the above address every Sunday morning. Booking is required.


Wat Dhammadharo (Thai Temple)

Address: 80 Archibald Street,   Lyneham ACT 2602
Tradition: Theravada, Thai Forest Thammayut Sect
Phone: (02) 6249 8594
Fax: (02) 6249 8594
Website: http://watthaitemple.net/dhammadharo/temple.htm
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Abbot: Ven. Phra Maha Suphachai  
Notes and Events:

NEW!!! www.watthaitemple.net/dhammadharo

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Regular Program:
Every Monday Evening: Open Meditation Group - all welcome!
6.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Often followed by a Dhamma Talk in English.

Daily morning and chanting and meditation: 8 am - 9 am and
Evening chanting and meditation: 8 pm - 9 pm.

For more information contact, Dr. Aimorn Stewart: (02) 6249 8594