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.
Australian Festival 2025
January 3 – 8
at Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia in the Dandenongs
Empowerment of the Buddha of Compassion with our most senior teacher globally, NKT General Spiritual Director, Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong – and a great chance to have a spiritual holiday!
Australian Dharma Celebration 2025
held over Easter
at Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia in the Dandenongs
Gen Kelsang Rabten will grant the empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa and give teachings on prayer and faith. This will be a very special weekend away. Info to come
Winter Lake Retreat
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.
More info coming soon
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.
Summer Festival 2025
July 25 – Aug 9 : book for 1 or 2 weeks
at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in the Lake District
Join meditators from across the world at this most special lifechanging event.
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
Contact Us
Telephone 0477 044 607
Email info@meditateincanberra.org