CTCT welcomes the long-awaited return to Tasmania of our deeply revered Spiritual Friend GESHE THUBTEN SHERAB
Geshe-la will join us MARCH 10-14 ~ during his 2023 Australian Tour of FPMT Centres Feb 9 - April 1
What can you expect?
Kindness Clarity and Insight - Introduction to our 2023 Lamrim Study, Community celebrations and heart connections, Relaxed Dharma chat Q&A & potluck picnic, teachings on developing the good heart - creating merit and concluding with far-reaching deep dedications as we join in the healing practice of Medicine Buddha Puja together
A program suitable for all levels of interest - REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW
In-person & online - Course resources will be available after registration confirmation
- After completing registration if you choose to attend the programs ONLINE only please email
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To see Full Program details for March 11,12,13
Saturday 11th
10 am - 12-morning session - LUNCH BREAK - 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm afternoon session – CTCT Gompa 17 Sproules Road Snug
- Welcoming the Lamrim into our daily lives - our best companion on the Path. In-Person and ONLINE
(Our ref: Lamrim Year text) Suitable to attend both or either session (The launch of our 2023 Lamrim study group)
Sunday 12th
ADDITIONAL Program update
9.30 am -11 am - Refuge Ceremony - CTCT Gompa 17 Sproules Rd Snug. In-person & ONLINE
11.30 am - 1.30 pm Airbnb grounds (directly across the road from The Gompa a short 5 min walk)
- Lunchtime potluck picnic ~ Informal dharma chat, Q & A - In-person only
2 pm - 4 pm - CTCT Gompa - In-person and ONLINE
- Developing the Good Heart by the accumulation of Merit or Positive Potential - what is it; how do we do it; why do we do it.
Monday 13th (Tasmanian Public Holiday)
2 pm - 3 pm - CTCT Gompa
- Introduction to the practice of Medicine Buddha and its Benefits - In-person and ONLINE
3 pm – 4 pm afternoon tea break
4 pm -5.30 pm
- Healing Medicine Buddha Puja
[ special concluding dedications for world peace, for the long lives of all our precious teachers, all family, friends, and loved ones, and CTCT community flourishing]
Tuesday 14th is an official rest day for Geshela and he will then depart for Adelaide on the morning of Wednesday 15th
TBA ~ Personal Appointments may be offered during Geshelas visit - confirmation of this opportunity will be known closer to the tour dates
All About Geshe Sherab ~ A Master for a New Generation
Geshe-la is so well known and deeply appreciated for his wonderful humor, his compassion, and wisdom, astute insights of human nature, and his gentle impeccable inspiring conduct and presence - offering the precious dharma to us in everyday language when needed and precisely traditional when appropriate and all in perfect English for our benefit
Geshe Thubten Sherab was born in Menang, Nepal in 1966. He entered Kopan Monastery at the age of 9. After 10 years of study, he went to Sera Je Monastery graduating as a Geshe. After this he went to Gyume Tantric College for one year where he qualified in tantric studies and rituals and then to Kopan Monastery for one year to teach young monks. From 2001 – 2003, Geshe Sherab served as Board member at FPMT International Office, Taos, USA.
He was appointed Head Master of Kopan Monastery from 2006 – 2010 and then served as Acting Abbot in 2011 at Kopan Monastery. For more than a decade Geshe Sherab has been traveling the world, teaching at FPMT centers in the USA, Mexico, Guatemala, Asia, Europe, and Australia. Currently, Geshe-la is a resident teacher at Thubten Norbu Ling Center, Santa Fe, USA, where he spends six months of the year, whilst the other six months are spent as an International FPMT Touring Geshe.
- Seeking Sponsorship for this special teaching event with Geshe Sherab
We warmly welcome and request your support - sponsorship is a generosity that enables others to benefit from the Dharma and also supports CTCT to cover the costs of hosting the Tour and to continue to be of service to you with future events ongoing.
Suggested sponsorship - $120.00 full access to the 3-day program or $40 per daily session .......or any amount suitable for you is accepted with joy
Sponsorship is welcomed from those able to attend at this time in person or online REGISTER HERE - or even if you are unable to participate at this time but have the wish to support this meritorious dharma event - thank you so much in advance
Participating Ordained Sangha members are supported fully by CTCT - 'Please know your participation is in itself an offering to us all - thank you ' - please continue with Registration Form to confirm your place
Please note: All registering participants will have the option to make a sponsorship donation online during the process of completing the form
Visit our DONATE page - Please use REF: Geshe Sherab Visit - for anyone wanting to offer support but not able to participate at this time
