Retreats &
Special Events
Festivals & Weekend Retreats
These festivals and retreats provide a precious opportunity to immerse yourself in peace and wisdom. And to explore and practice the special presentation of modern Buddhism taught by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, the Founder of Modern Kadampa Buddhism.
Below are the upcoming Canberra, national and international festivals and retreats.
You’ll receive teachings, empowerments and guided meditations – and be with a wide variety of people with a shared interest in inner peace. Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of your experience.
You will come away not only refreshed and relaxed but also spiritually re-energised.
May 23 – 28
at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre & ONLINE
A very special chance to received teachings on loving kindness from this dearly-loved senior international teacher. Join online at the Centre in Red Hill for a festival feeling!
30 May-1 June
at Lake George with Buddhist nun Kelsang Dana
Go deeper and enjoy a weekend of meditation, teachings and relaxed company in spectacular nature.
Our next Weekend Away Retreat will be 24 - 26 October
Offering Our Faith
Dharmachakra Day: Wed 4 June
at the centre at 7.30am, 9.30am, 5pm & 7pm
On Dharmachakra Day, we celebrate Buddha’s first teaching in this world. This day is also the birthday of Venerable Geshe-la, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. We express our faith and gratitude with a day retreat reciting special prayers and Venerable Geshe-la’s name mantra. Everyone is welcome.
July 25 – Aug 9 : book for 1 or 2 weeks
at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in the Lake District or JOIN ONLINE
Join meditators from across the world at this most special lifechanging event.
October 3 – 9
at the spectacular International Kadampa Retreat Centre Grand Canyon or JOIN ONLINE
Gen-la Dekyong will share special advice that she has personally received from Venerable Geshe-la.
Australian Festival 2026
January 2 – 7
Join meditators from across Australia for in-depth teachings and guided meditations at the beautiful and peaceful Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia in the Dandening Ranges outside Melbourne.
Email us for more info
Choose a retreat at Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia
– in Victoria’s beautiful Dandenong Ranges just an hour outside Melbourne –
Our national centre has weekend events and retreats throughout the year. Enjoy sublime meditations and teachings, comfortable accommodation and the lush tranquility of the mountains.
Courses & Retreats all year