Supporting The 70 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
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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
Tibetan Carpet Raffle ~ Supporting goodness to flourish
2025 FUNDRAISER ~ Dear Friends of CTCT - once again we invite you to join us in supporting the Dharma - for everyone - anywhere
A beautiful woolen TIBETAN STYLE CARPET - handcrafted traditionally in Nepal, 6 ft x 4 ft is available for one lucky sponsor to welcome into their home! Should they have the carpet karma of being a winner.
LIMITED Tickets - $25 each Please enjoy this wonderful merit created by supporting the Centre; with your help CTCT can continue to offer methods to transform the mind - develop the good heart within a conducive and peaceful environment
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE Thank you and good luck! Draw date to be confirmed
ALL Proceeds from this Raffle support the costs of CTCT facilitation of our Visiting Teacher programs ~ Sincere thanks in advance for your dedicated ongoing support and we delight in the merit you are creating by your kind generosity to the Dharma! The 1st Perfection!
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 LINK HERE - TBC If you wish to join the mailing list for this study group and receive relevant monthly updates, please email
Registration is not required - Meeting Room is open 10 minutes before the session starts
Reading preparation for the May 3 session onwards : Pali Sutta Study Group
For the next session, please read the Sāmaññaphala Sutta: The Fruits of the Homeless Life.
* 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
2025 Lam rim Year Study Group
Importance of Studying and Applying Lamrim in Daily Life - advice by Lama Zopa Rinpoche 
The Lamrim Year Book will be the foundational text for this course of study, meditations, and discussions
2025 ONLINE SESSIONS DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED - Zoom link available when dates confirmed
Everyone is most welcome We invite existing participants of the 2024 Lamrim group and also any newly interested participants Discussions include the Lamrim as the foundation for engaging in the Preliminary / Nygongdro Practices
Download the PDF of the Lamrim Yearbook HERE.
New Dates TBA ~ Middle-Length Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
CTCT is delighted to be collaborating with, joining Longku Zentrum FPMT Bern, Switzerland for this rare opportunity to receive a presentation of The Middle-Length Treatise on The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment by Tsongkhapa A series of ONLINE teachings commencing in JUNE 2024 REGISTER HERE - Registration is required to receive the Zoom link
During the June weekends, as well as later in the year and subsequent years - exact future dates TBA, Geshe Tenzin Zopa will present the explanation transmission of the Middle-Length Lamrim..."We will read word for word in English together and receive explanations in the form of instruction or giving relevant examples of 'this particular page', quotations, etc from time to time, as required - we receive the blessings of the teachings via this way known as 'shey lung' - having received this blessing, when practicing the lamrim it is more beneficial for the mind for actualizing realizations on the path " - An immersive presentation over 5 weekends on Saturday & Sunday evenings - the dates for the teachings are as follows:
TO BE CONTINUED. Dates for the next series of teachings with Geshela TBC
SESSION RECORDINGS June 1-2; 8-9; 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 ........Please READ ON
Chanting the Names of Manjushri together
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