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Karuna Foundation

Address: Buddhist Society of NSW) PO Box 89 North Sydney NSW 2059  NSW
Tradition: Mahayana, Tien-tai Hua-yen, Japanese
Phone: (02) 9929 8643
Fax: 9955 6183
Website: http://www.karunafoundation.org.au/default.asp
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Teacher: Malcolm Pearce  
Main Contact: Nara  
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The Karuna Foundation has two centres, Katoomba and Sydney. Introductory courses of eight evening sessions are held four times per year. Regular programs for members: Sunday afternoons and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Weekend retreats are held at the Katoomba centre

Karuna Hospice Service Ltd

Address: 27 Cartwright Street PO Box 2020   Windsor Qld 4030
Tradition: Vajrayana, Buddhist Hospice Service
Affiliation: FPMT
Phone: (07) 3632 8300
Fax: 07 3857 8040
E-mail: karuna@karuna.org.au
Website: http://www.karuna.org.au
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Teacher: Director Ven. Yeshe Khadro  
Spiritual Director: Lama Zopa Rinpoche  
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Since 1992 Karuna, a Brisbane-based charity, has used its expertise and compassion to help thousands of individuals and families live a meaningful and happy life while embracing uncertainty and change.

We provide in-home palliative care, a grief and bereavement service, a learning and support service and we have a bookshop full of useful resources. We take the time to understand your needs and provide a holistic approach to delivering the best possible support.

We offer in-home palliative care in the Brisbane North, Caboolture and Redcliffe areas. In addition helpful information is available on our website and most of our support sessions and courses are run out of Karuna House at 27 Cartwright St Windsor. 

Kempsey Buddhist Meditation Gorup

Address:   Kempsey 2440
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Affiliation: Triratna Buddhist Community
Phone: +61414666263
E-mail: ballyhero@gmail.com
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Spiritual Director: Beth Sherlock  Email  (Phone: +61414666263)
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Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre

Address: 348 Severin Street   Cairns Qld 4870
Tradition: Vajrayana, Sakya Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism
Affiliation: Sakya Tradition
Phone: (07) 4041 5556
E-mail: kylbc@yahoo.com.au
Website: http://www.yuloling.com
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Main Contact: Venerable Rinchen  (Phone: 0740415556)
Spiritual Director: His Holiness Sakya Trizin & His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche  
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Meditation times are Monday Night at 7pm, Wednesday morning 10am and Sunday morning at 11am.

Khedrubje Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Address: 165 Willoughby Rd, Wamberal, NSW 2260   NSW
Tradition: Vajrayana, Gelugpa, Tibetan
Phone: (02) 4385 2609
E-mail: info@centralcoastmeditation.org
Website: http://centralcoastmeditation.org/the-centre
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Teacher: Ven Geshe. Kelsang Dawa  
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Khedrubje Kadampa Buddhist Centre, a not for profit organisation, was established in February 2011. The purpose of the Centre is to provide an opportunity for people to learn how to solve their daily problems and find lasting peace through integrating Buddha’s teachings into their everyday lives.

We hold weekly meditation drop-in classes throughout the coast. We also provide a committed study program which is held at the Centre most Sundays. In addition to these classes we offer a schedule of day courses, social events and free talks. Everyone is welcome!

The Centre is located at The Grove, 165 Willoughby Rd, Wamberal, NSW 2260

Khmer Buddhist Society of Queensland

Address: 44/50 Third Avenue, Marsden, QLD 4132   Qld
Tradition: Theravada, Cambodian
Phone: (07) 3803 0845
Fax: 07) 3803 0988
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Contact: Mary (07) 3388 2698,  
Teacher: Ven.Choum Vanna  
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Activities:   Cultural development, social, community development, religious education

Khyenkong Tharjay New Zealand

Address: 48 Makene Rd RD2 Okaihau   Okaihau, New Zealand 0476
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, Kama Kagyu , Rime
Affiliation: Khyenkong Tharjay
Phone: 0210335227
E-mail: trishterran@gmail.com
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Teacher: Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche  
Main Contact: terran  Email  (Phone: 0210335227)
Spiritual Director: His Eminence Beru Khyentse Rinpoche  
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 the Khyenkong Tharjay centre was established. His Eminence Beru Khyentse Rinpoche and Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche gave an official name to the centre, taking it under their auspices. The name “Khyenkong” is a combination of two elements: ”Khyen” for “Khyentse”, and “Kong” for “Kongtrul”.  Our mission is to propagate the authentic teachings of the Karma Kagyu Lineage, as well as to work for the Dharma, acting in the power field of His Holiness 17th Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje. With blessing of our noble mentors, we are creating a place for meeting, meditating and discussing with lamas, Rinpoches and khenpos who share their knowledge and experience with us.

Kim Cang Tu Vien

Address: 100A Heatherton Road   Narre Warren North Vic 3804
Tradition: Mahayana, Vietnamese
Affiliation: The United Vietnamese Buddhist Congregation in Australia-New Zealand
Phone: 03 87123595 0423.555558
E-mail: diamondmonastery@gmail.com thichnhuanchon@gmail.com
Website: http://chuaadida.com/chi-tiet-tu-vien-kim-cang-victoria-2999/
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Teacher: abbot, Venerable Thich Nhuan Chon  
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Kim Cang Temple was established by the temple’s current abbot, Venerable Thich Nhuan Chon, when his students and supporters purchased the land in 2011. It began to operate as a temple in 2012 after the initial renovations were completed. The local council approved the temple's building permit application in August 2014.

Regular activities at the temple include chanting and meditation sessions on Tuesday and Friday evenings as well as on Sunday mornings, Q&A sessions in Vietnamese on Sundays, an English-language Dharma class on the Six Paramitas on Saturday afternoons, and bi-monthly repentance ceremonies. 

Konchok Buddhist Centre

Address: 30 Victoria Road   Narre Warren Vic
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Gelugpa tradition
E-mail: Konchokbuddhistcentre@gmail.com
Website: http://konchokbuddhistcentre.org/
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Main Contact: Gloria  (Phone: 0416 444 585)
Spiritual Director: Geshe Konchok Tsering  
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Founded in 2014 by Geshe Konchok Tsering, Konchok Buddhist Centre provides free teachings on the entire Buddhist Canon following the Gelug Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The focus of the teachings stem from the Nalanda Buddhist University of ancient India and place the emphasis squarely on the use of logic and reason in developing our Buddhist practice.

The Centre is open to any people who are interested in hearing about Buddhism as well as to those who are already practising.

Konchok Buddhist Centre also aims to engage in charitable activities and support others in any way possible.

Koyasan Seizanji Temple

Address: 301 Eastern Valley Way, Middle Cove, NSW 2068   NSW
Tradition: Vajrayana, Koyasan Shingonshu Koyasan Shingonshu(one word) (Japanese Tantric Esoteric Buddism)
Affiliation: Koyasan Shingon Mission of Australia - Seizanji Temple
Phone: (02) 9417 6555
E-mail: info@shingon.org.au
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Founder: Kobo Daishi Kukai  
Spiritual Head: Rev. Washo Saito  
Main Contact: Rev. William Washo Saito  Email  
Spiritual Director: Rev. Washo Saito  
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Shingon Mikkyo 
Shingon (Mantra), Mikkyo(Esoteric) is a form of Tantric Buddhism introduced to Japan 1300 years ago Kobo Daishi Kukai, who was the only student to acquire all of the teachings of his master Hui Kuo. Since then it has remained an unbroken lineage of teacher and student relationships. Its goal is lo realize enlightenment in this lifetime and lead a productive and benevolent life. Shingon Mikkyo is also known for its healing tradition called Kaji, which is the transference of the Buddha’s grace instilling a sacred peace of mind and increasing ones life force.

Washo Saito is the only Shingon Buddhist Abbot living in Australia and has been teaching Shingon Meditation (Ajikan and Gachirinkan) for a number of years.

Ajikan Meditation
Ajikan is a meditation focusing on the Sanskrit "A" syllable and Gachirinkan a meditation that focuses on the moon. Its benefits include relief from stress and anxiety and attainment of a peaceful mind. This practice is not difficult and requires around 15 minutes a day for beginners. Rev. Washo Saito’s teacher, Rev. Keisho Nagao, before retiring was second in charge of Koyasan Shingon headquarters in Japan.

Meditation Sessions
Sessions are held each Saturday at 11:15am-12:15 pm at The Buddhist Council of NSW headquarters, Level 1, 441 Pacific Highway Crows Nest, ph: (02) 99668893

Practitioners are required to bring a cash donation of their own choosing for the Buddhist Council.

Kunsang Yeshe Retreat Centre

Address: Escarpments Estate, 33   Katoomba NSW 2780
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Gelugpa
Affiliation: FPMT
Phone: 02 4782 9308
E-mail: info@kunsangyeshe.com.au
Website: http://www.kunsangyeshe.com.au/
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Main Contact: Venerable Tencho  
Spiritual Director: Lama Zopa Rinpoche  
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For inquiries about classes or events, contact the Spiritual Program Co-ordinator
email: program@skymesh.com.au    Mobile: 0400 711 983

Starting on Wednesday the 22nd of November the weekly meditation class and weekly dharma classes will no longer be run at 137 Narrowneck Road, Katoomba – we will be running all weekly meditation and dharma classes at ‘Escarpments Estate

’Just a 2 minute drive from the Centre in Narrowneck road. We look forward to seeing you! 

Langri Tangpa Centre

Address: 535 Old Cleveland Road   Camp Hill Qld 5152
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Gelugpa (FPMT)
Affiliation: FPMT
Phone: (07) 3398 3310
Fax: 07) 3398 3314
E-mail: info@langritangpa.org.au
Website: http://www.langritangpa.org.au
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Contact: Miffi Maxmillion  Email  (Phone: (07) 3398 3310)
Main Contact: Director Richard Taylor  Email  (Phone: (07) 3398 3310)
Teacher: Ven. Geshe Tashi Tsering  
Spiritual Director: Ven. Lama Zopa Rinpoche  
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We offer classes in meditation, yoga, emotional balance, introduction to Buddhism, and regular teachings with touring Tibetan Lamas. Our centre is open to everyone with an interest in making their life happy and meaningful. There is no need to be a Buddhist to benefit from the courses on offer, and we encourage questioning and open dialogue.

Lankarama Buddhist Temple

Address: 35 Oak Street, Schofield NSW, 2762   NSW
Tradition: Theravada, Sri Lankan
Affiliation: Sri Lankan Buddhist Vihara Association
Phone: (02) 9627 2594
E-mail: lankaramasydney@gmail.com
Website: http://www.sriexpress.com/temples/australia/182-lankarama-buddhist-temple-schofields-sydney.html
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Teacher: Venerable Meegahakumbure Dhammagavesi  
Main Contact: President, Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara Association (SLBVA)  (Phone: (02) 9614 5772 0423 367 056)
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Lankarama Vihara is a traditional Theravada Buddhist Temple established in Sydney that promotes Dhamma, the teachings of Buddha in Australia. There are three residing Sri Lankan Buddhist monks regularly conducting Dhamma sermons in Sinhala and English and fulfilling religious requirements of the Buddhist community. It also provide the temporary accommodation to the visiting Banthes. It is situated in a tranquil and serene landscape in Schofields.

Lien Hoa Temple

Address: 260 Newbridge Rd   Moorebank NSW 2170
Tradition: Mahayana, Vietnamese
Affiliation: Vietnamese Buddhist Association and Liên Hoa Temple in Saigon
Phone: 0416 479 752 Tel & Fax 02-95596789
Website: https://chuaadida.com/chi-tiet-chua-lien-hoa-sydney-3255.html
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Spiritual Director: Venerable Hai Trieu Am  
Teacher: Ven Tâm Lạc  
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Lien Hoa Pagoda is a nunnery that has joined the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam  in NSW, Australia.

The Nun Abbot was alone in the temple until Sister Hue Nhan asked to be  ordained in 1997. The nun named the pagoda after Master's Lien Hoa Pagoda in Saigon, Master  Hai Trieu Am.

The temple guides the need to learn Buddhism for Buddhists mostly in the  North, East and West areas near the city of Sydney.  

Every week, about 30-40 people come to worship Buddha on Sunda

Lifeflow Meditation Centre

Address: 8 / 259 Glen Osmond Rd Frewville SA 5063   SA
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Karma Kagyu
Phone: (08) 8379 9001
Fax: (08) 8379 9012
E-mail: info@lifeflow.com.au
Website: http://www.lifeflow.com.au/
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Main Contact: Lisa Hancock or John Burston  Email  
Spiritual Director: Ven. Dr. Graham Williams  
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The Lifeflow Meditation Centre is a wholly Australian, non-profit, educational organisation. The meditation practices and techniques have been adapted from both the Burmese tradition, including the practices of Shamatha and Vipassana, and the Tibetan Karma Kargyu Buddhist tradition, including Mahamudra and Yoga-Tantra practices.The Centre has a team of six teachers, all of whom have had at least 10 years of meditation experience. The founder and director is Dr Graham Williams who originally trained in both the Burmese and Tibetan Buddhist traditions, and was ordained by HH the 16^th Karmapa in 1981. For over twenty five years Dr Williams and the teaching team have been translating the knowledge, skill and wisdom of the Buddhist meditation traditions to makes these accessible and relevant to our contemporary Australian lifestyles.Learn to meditate - Courses are run regularly in Norwood, Adelaide.  Each course runs for 7 weeks, and we teach simple and effective meditation techniques drawn from the Buddhist tradition.

Advanced meditation classes - We also teach through to an advanced level, covering the deepest aspects of Buddhist philosophy and psychology. 

Meditation retreats - Throughout the year we offer retreats at Tara Hills Retreat Centre, for beginners through to advanced practitioners.  All retreats are guided by qualified teachers, and allow participants to engage in advanced Insight and Yoga-Tantra practices.http://www.lifeflow.com.auVisit our website to find a full listing of courses, events and teachings available throughout the year.

Little Dust Buddhist Community

Address: website   NSW
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Affiliation: rainbodhi
E-mail: contact@littledust.org
Website: https://littledust.org/
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Main Contact: Bhante Akaliko  
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Little Dust connects communities across Australia to the Buddha’s teachings. We create Dhamma and meditation events for Buddhists from diverse cultural backgrounds, as well as new Buddhists and the Buddh-ish. Little Dust aims to make Buddhism available to everyone, especially in regional and country areas where access to the Dhamma is limited. 

The name Little Dust comes from the story of Brahmā Sahampati requesting the Buddha to teach out of compassion, saying that there are many beings with little dust in their eyes who would be able to understand the Buddha’s teaching.

Lojong Meditation

Address: 36 Myles Road   Newlyn North 3364
Tradition: Mahayana, Gelugpa
Affiliation: Buddhist Council Victoria
Phone: 0400 181335
E-mail: claire.spencer@lojongmeditation.com
Website: http://www.lojongmeditation.com
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Teacher: Tamkey  
Main Contact: Claire Spencer  (Phone: 0400 181 335)
Spiritual Director: Tamkey  Email  (Phone: 0477797847)
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Lojong Meditation is the ancient and profound Tibetan Buddhist practice of transforming the mind by integrating meditation into daily life. 

Located 10 minutes from Daylesford, our Gompa is a serene setting to learn the fundamentals of Tibetan Buddhism with qualified Teachers. 

We provide weekly mindfulness & meditation classes, Tibetan Buddhist philosophy classes, individual and group workshops and a range of one-on-one offerings.

Losang Dragpa Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Address: 36 Texas St Street, Mayfield NSW 2304   NSW
Tradition: Vajrayana, Gelugpa
Affiliation: New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union
Phone: +61 2 4023 0215
E-mail: info@meditateinnewcastle.org
Website: http://www.meditateinnewcastle.org/
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Spiritual Director: Geshe Kelsang Gyatso  
Teacher: Mick Marcon is the Resident Teacher  
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Losang Dragpa Kadampa Buddhist Centre was established in October 2009 and is now based in a small house in Mayfield, five minutes drive from Newcastle city centre. The purpose of the centre is to provide a facility where people can learn about meditation and the Buddhist way of life.

We hold weekly drop-in classes at Merewether, New Lambton, Mayfield, Erina, Tuggerah and Warners bay. In addition, we also provide a committed study program which is held at Losang Dragpa centre most Sundays. This program is specifically designed for those who wish to deepen their understanding and practical application of Buddhas teachings in their daily lives.

Lotus Buds Sangha Association

Address: c/- Ms Khanh Le Van, 43 Osprey Drive Illawong NSW 2234   NSW
Tradition: Mahayana, Western
Phone: (02) 9543 7823
Website: http://www.lotusbudsangha.org/
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Spiritual Director: Thich Nhat Hahn  
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meditation classes

Lotus Speech Australia

Address: 8 Avis Court   Forest Hill Vic 3131
Tradition: Vajrayana, Nyingma, Northern Treasures
Phone: 03 9459 5400
E-mail: info@lotusspeech.org.au
Website: http://whatsondharma.com/centre/lotus-speech-australia-vic/
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Spiritual Director: Changling Rinpoche  
Main Contact: President: John Newnham  Email  
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Lotus Speech Australia is a community of Buddhist practitioners who follow and practice the Tibetan Nyingma tradition teachings of HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, the NorthernTreasures lineage, and the Rechung Kagyu Lineage.

Magnetic Buddha Dharma

Address: 35 Wansfell st Picnic Bay MAGNETIC ISLAND QLD 4819   Qld
Tradition: Vajrayana, Sakya
Affiliation: Tibetan Buddhist Society of Canberra
Phone: 0429 321 396
E-mail: helene11@bigpond.net.au
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Main Contact: Helene Rankin  (Phone: 0429 321 396)
Spiritual Director: Lama Choedak  
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Mahamevnawa Buddhist Meditation Centre,

Address: 82 Broadhurst Rd,   Martin WA 6110
Tradition: Theravada, Sri Lankan
Phone: +61 401 805 637 +61 448 468 700
E-mail: info@mahamevnawaperth.org.au
Website: https://mahamevnawaperth.org.au/
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Mahamevnawa Buddhist Meditation Monastery of Perth (Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple in PertMahamevnawa Buddhist Meditation Monastery of Perth (Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple in Perth) with the sole intention of benefiting Sri Lankans as well as everyone else. Our monthly Sil programs, pirith chantings, Bodhi vandana, Dhatu vandana, for Sri Lankan children, as well as social activities for the betterment of our motherland; are held for Sri Lankan devotees residing in this country. Amongst these services, providing religious advice and guidance for your day-to-day problems is a priority. Through all these means, an invaluable service is provided to residents of Perth.

Mahamuni Buddhist Society of Cairns

Address: 117 English st   Manunda Qld 4870
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: 0742112603
E-mail: mahamunicairns@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Mahamuni-Buddhist-Society-of-Cairns-Australia-323427328010095/
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Main Contact: Ven Vazirawuda  Email  (Phone: 0469034931)
Teacher: Ven Vazirawuda  
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This Mahamuni Buddhist Society of Cairns is a new Theravada monastery. This society is formed by the intention of the distribution of Dhamma. Now, we are accepting the donation to promote the Dhamma. Your generosity is warmly appreciated. Thank you. 

Mahasiddha Kadampa Meditation Centre

Address: 693 - 695 South Dowling Street  Surry Hills NSW 2010
Tradition: Vajrayana, New Kadampa
Affiliation: Dharmapala Centre, Perth W.A., Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia, Melbourne VIC , Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Gold Coast, QLD, Losang Dragpa Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Newcastle, NSW
Phone: (02) 9699 9902
E-mail: info@meditateinsydney.org
Website: http://www.meditateinsydney.org
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Spiritual Director: Geshe Kelsang Gyatso  
Teacher: Gen Kelsang Dao  
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We offer a full program suitable for everyone – whatever their level of interest, from 
those who seek simple relaxation through meditation to those who wish to find lasting
 inner peace and contentment through following the Buddhist path.

Maitripa Contemplative Centre (Kagyu E-vam Meditation Retreat)

Address: 528 Myers Creek Road. Healesville Vic 3777   Healesville Vic 3777
Tradition: Vajrayana, Kagyu,
Phone: +61 491 106 408
E-mail: info@maitripacentre.org
Website: http://maitripacentre.org/
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E-Vam Institute: Mark Dawson  Email  (Phone: (03) 9387 0422)
Spiritual Director: Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche  
Main Contact: Daniel Blaze  Email  (Phone: +61 491 106 408)
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This is a Tibetan Buddhist Centre set on 13 HA, 8km from Healesville and 1 hour from Melbourne. Single, double, family and dorm accomodation for 60 people. 5 meeting rooms, 2 large conference and meditation rooms

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