CTCT wholeheartedly welcomes once again the return of Geshe Tenzin Zopa to CTCT in person during his Annual FPMT Australia National Tour
THREE JEWELS Retreat ~ Refuge in THE BUDDHA DHARMA & SANGHA
Registration closed August 1. Chenrezig Statue filling & consecration, August 2-3,Refuge Retreat:
'In a world that feels unpredictable and often overwhelming, where do we turn for real peace and stability? In Buddhism, taking refuge isn’t just a ritual or tradition—it’s about finding a reliable foundation for inner growth and transformation.' ( quote from TNL Buddhist Centre )
Full schedule details and Retreat information will be shared once your Registration is confirmed
Please read more for further schedule details, accommodation suggestions, and travel Info
Preparations and resources will be shared for the month preceding Geshelas' visit on the topic of Preliminary Practices - specifically the first practice to be accumulated - Refuge
August 1, 9.30 am -1 pm -2.30 pm-4.30 pm -
Filling, Consecration of 1000 arm Chenrezig Statue - Purification Incense Puja
August 2, 9.30 am -1 pm - 2.30 pm-4.30 pm -
Short presentation of the Meaning of Relics - Welcome KLZR Blood Relic ceremony -
Introduction to Preliminary Practices - REFUGE in The Three Jewels
August 3: 9.30 am-1 pm - 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm
Understanding the depth of the Practice of Refuge - Commencement of 100,000 Commitment; Geshe Zopa to lead Chenrezig
CTCT 1st Monthly practice 2025-26 honouring HHDL Year of Compassion
TBC: Ocean Blessing Ceremony to be confirmed - Tentatively scheduled for Sunday, 11.30 am-12.30 approx.
A tentative program is in the planning for this visit
- Special ceremony to welcome Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche's holy Blood Relics to CTCT Gompa,TBC
- Filling and consecration 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 TBC
FULL DAILY SCHEDULE DETAILS WILL BE SHARED ONCE YOUR REGISTRATION IS CONFIRMED
Please allow flexibility with possible spontaneous additions and or changes in the program - dates will remain the same
Everyone is warmly welcome to join us for this special event.
Please note that CTCT is not a residential Centre and we do not have accommodation facilities to offer; if you are coming from interstate in Australia, there are many options in the surrounding areas of Snug for Airbnb accommodation.
We also have an accommodation option very close by on the beach bay side SNUG TOURIST PARK, which offers a variety of reasonably priced self-contained cabins. An IGA store is within walking distance and only a 5-minute drive to the Centre ( a shuttle pick-up / drop off service daily from this location to CTCT Gompa will be offered for participants.)
Snug CTCT Gompa is approx. 25 min drive south of Hobart city - and 50 min drive from the Hobart International Airport.
EVERYONE IS WELCOMED to attend the program of events over 4 days in full or individual sessions or individual days as suitable
Please allow flexibility with possible spontaneous additions and or changes in the program - dates will remain the same
