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
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche - Everybody Needs the Chenrezig Mantra OM MANI PADME HUM
2025 New Dates ~ Middle-Length Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
MAY 10 -11 session recordings 11) Geshe Tenzin Zopa - The Middle Lamrim ; 12) Geshe Tenzin Zopa - The Middle Lamrin
Continuation of transmission May 10 -11 - CTCT is delighted to be collaborating with 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 which commenced in JUNE 2024 as a one-month intensive - Geshe la has indicated it could take 2-3 years to complete the transmission in full.
REGISTER HERE - join our online community enews to receive ongoing updates, resources, and information for this series of ongoing presentations with Geshe Tenzin Zopa
If you registered for last year's transmission, you do not need to register again
May 2025 - concluded to page 74 The Freedoms and Endowments of This Life
For your study & reference, please see the June session recordings in full below :
2025 Return to Stillness Wellbeing Weekend
JUNE 13-15, Friday 2 pm-5 pm, Saturday 9 am-5 pm, Sunday 9 am-2 pm
All-inclusive Facility fee $180 Registration is OPEN [& essential] Places are filling fast !!
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
Tibetan Carpet Raffle ~ only 5 tickets remain !!!
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 - If you prefer to make a direct deposit transfer purchase, please see details HERE and use Ref: {your first } name/carpet
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
Zoom link will be posted closer to the date
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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