2025 Annual Winter Visit with Geshe Tenzin Zopa @ CTCT
Once again, we are extremely honoured to be welcoming Geshe Zopa in person to CTCT - 2025 - July 31,August 123 
Tentative program in the planning for this visit
- Special ceremony to welcome Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche's holy Blood Relics to CTCT Gompa,
- Filling and consecrating puja of 9ft 1000 arm Chenrezig Statue,
- Commencement of 5-year study program with Geshe la - Preliminary practice of Refuge plus Refuge ceremony
- Southern Ocean special blessings with Namgyalama mantra board, beachside activity
- [A tentative addition] Offering of the 8 Mahayana Precepts ceremony.
REGISTRATION opens very soon- In-person only program - recordings of relevant teaching sessions of this 2025 visit will be available on CTCT YouTube
Writing in gold the precious HEART SUTRA _ UPDATE
UPDATE ~ copies of the Heart Sutra in gold requested to offer to the filling of our 1000 arm Chenrezig Statue in July this year with Geshe Tenzin Zopa [ Registration for this upcoming Program opens early June - In person only event ]
Dear Friends ~ a reminder of a most auspicious community activity ANYTIME to engage in, especially on all Merit Multiplying days such as SAKA DAWA 
From near or far - we can stay connected, sharing intentions, wishes, and heart dedications - please join us in writing the Heart Sutra in gold towards the CTCT Holy Object Project.
2025 Saka Dawa MANI Retreat June 1-15
'Introducing you to your own goodness' SAKA DAWA MANI Online June 1-15 -Registration OPEN HERE to join us for the Mani Retreat 
An at-home daily retreat practice of Compassion Buddha, Chenrezig, and mantra recitations - dedicated especially towards world peace and the long and stable life of HH Dalai Lama and the unmistaken reincarnation of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche during the auspicious month of Saka Dawa - celebrating the Birth, Enlightenment, and Paranirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. Includes supporting weekly online group practice sessions and an interactive WhatsApp group
Join us for the entire 2 weeks or just a day - everyone welcome from wherever you are in the world. Participation is free or by donation of your choice. If you'd like to make an offering to Geshe Tenzin Zopa during Saka Dawa at CTCT, please visit our DONATE page - thank you very much in advance for your generosity
*Retreat Schedule, practice materials, and online links will be available upon Registration
Wednesday May 28 - Inspiration for Mani Retreat with Geshe Tenzin Zopa
Session. Recording HERE
Passcode: X5*+cB46
2025 Return to Stillness Wellbeing Weekend
JUNE 13-15, Friday 2 pm-6 pm, Saturday 9 am-5 pm, Sunday 9 am-3.30 pm
All-inclusive Facility fee $180 Registration is OPEN - 2 places only remaining !
Please email
Venue: We will use a combination of CTCT Gompa for meditation (optional) and our hired AirBnB venue across the road from CTCT Gompa, "Snug Views" 10 Sproules Rd Snug, a conducive, safe and warm space for the main practice sessions and lunch/relaxation
Please read on.... What to expect
Supporting The 80 ft World Peace Stupa _ TSUM Valley Nepal
A special project of Geshe Tenzin Zopa - CTCT Compassion in Action projects supporting this initiative ~ In the Footsteps of the Mahasiddhas Indian Pilgrimage - 2024-25 led by Geshe Tenzin Zopa and future fundraising pilgrimages to come
. Next scheduled :
In the Footsteps of Lama Atisha and Serlingpa: A Sacred Buddhist Pilgrimage through Java and Sumatra, Indonesia, led by Geshe Tenzin Zopa July/August 2026 - details coming soon
Your prayers and dedications for success - your financial donations of any amount - nurture and enable the opportunities for everyone to access the Dharma to develop wisdom and compassion and share world peace in our everyday lives together - THANK YOU deeply for your care and concern for all sentient beings' well-being, and happiness
“Just by seeing holy objects one's karma is purified. Holy objects purify the mind and plant seeds for the path to liberation. That's how stupas and other holy objects liberate [sentient beings] each day. Every day, holy objects bring sentient beings to enlightenment.” Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
See the DONATE button and use Ref: Peace Stupa - For further details on how you may support this initiative, please kindly email -
a few renovations in progress at ctct gompa
PLEASE NOTE: A number of modifications are currently underway at CTCT Gompa -repositioning of our large 1000 arm Chenrezig statue and main alter changes so In-Person sessions are suspended temporarily - Hopefully, we will announce the reopening of in-person opportunities by April end or early May _ Thank you for your patience
Study Forum with Dr Sonam Thakchoe
2025 topic for exploration: The Long Discourses of the Buddha - an online-only presentation 10 am -12 AEST
Suitable for all levels of interest. 1st Saturday Monthly sessions will include commentary, interactive discussions, and meditations. March 1 April 5 May 3 June 7 July 5 August 2 September 6 October 4
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83574702472?pwd=RTPTK63B83NjbpibZtEOWpXfZbnrRb.1
Meeting ID: 835 7470 2472
Passcode: 430804
Registration is not required - The Meeting Room is open 10 minutes before the session starts
If you wish to join the mailing list for this study group and receive relevant monthly updates, please email
Reading preparation for the JUNE 7 session onwards : Pali Sutta Study Group
For the next session, please read 3. Ambattha Sutta: Pride Humbled & 4. Sonadanda Sutta : The Qualities of a True Brahmin . Further Ref reading suggestions from Sonam - from 84000 Translate: The Sutra -Nandas Going Forth
* Please come prepared with your questions, comments, and criticisms for our discussions and collaborative study
The text is available in hardcover and ebook at a variety of bookseller websites Amazon.au; Wisdom Publications; Booktopia
One of the major collections of texts in the Pali Canon, the authorized scriptures of Theravada Buddhism. This collection—among the oldest records of the historical Buddha’s original teachings, was given in India two and a half thousand years ago. These suttas reveal the gentleness, compassion, power, and penetrating wisdom of the Buddha. Included are teachings on mindfulness (Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta); on morality, concentration, and wisdom (Subha Sutta); on dependent origination (Mahānidrāna Sutta); on the roots and causes of wrong views (Brahmajāla Sutta); and a long description of the Buddha’s last days and passing away (Mahāparinibbāna Sutta); along with a wealth of practical advice and insight for all those traveling along the spiritual path.
The Sublime Continuum of the Mahayana -THE TATHAGATA ESSENCE
2024-25 In The Footsteps of the Mahasiddhas PILGRIMAGE with Geshe Tenzin Zopa 
3 day teaching in Bodhgaya access the recording of this special presentation on CTCT Youtube
Replete with rich poetic imagery and metaphor, Maitreya’s Sublime Continuum relates a profound and refined vision of the Mahayana. THE TATHAGATHA ESSENCE clarifies the meaning of our Buddha potential, particularly the emptiness of the mind that allows evolution to complete enlightenment.( A teaching To Be Continued ...)
THE RICE SEEDLING SUTRA - commentary also offered during the Pilgrimage at Sanchi Stupa will be available on CTCT YouTube soon
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