Religion & Spirituality

Atisha Centre is a calm and peaceful Buddhist retreat and educational facility, nestled in the native Australian bushlands of central Victoria. Founded in 1981 we are a part of the dynamic and inspiring vision of Lama Thubten Yeshe. Atisha Centre is proudly affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) a network of Buddhist centres in Australia and around the world.

Audio Guroo is a non-profit website, aimed solely at providing free and convenient access to ancient Tibetan wisdom through modern technology. We see "wisdom on the go" as being greatly needed for today's people leading hectic modern lifestyles.

The Australian Institute for Consciousness Studies has been established as a nexus for advancing interdisciplinary and cross-cultural understanding that combines scientific and contemplative investigatory knowledge. It is a non-sectarian organization that reaches out to the scientific and academic communities, a variety of contemplative traditions, and the general public. AICS activities focus on the research into the nature, origins, and role of consciousness in human existence and the natural world.

Avalokitesvara - the Divinity of Compassion - Kuan Yin and the Dalai Lama, the two that are one. Sublime Buddhism.

The history of the lineage is central to understanding the importance of Venerable Sonam Tenzin Rinpoche’s endeavours to bring the Barom Kagyu lineage to the west. The Kagyu lineages are historically known as the practice lineages, in which oral instruction is of pre-eminent importance. This emphasis is reflected in the literal meaning of Kagyu.

Beliefnet is the largest multi-faith inspiration and spirituality website. It provides information, community and services on a wide variety of topics. Beliefnet’s main topic channels include Inspiration, Health, Entertainment, Love and Family, Holistic Living, Blogs, Community, Faith & Prayer, and News. It has won the most prestigious editorial awards on the internet, and is viewed as a leading authority on spiritual matters by the major news organizations.

The Benchen Monastery Community is under the spiritual guidance of both His Eminence Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche and Venerable Kyabje Tenga Rinpoche. It provides information about the Dharma centers in the East and West which are connected to the Rinpoches. And it provides information about various social welfare projects especially targeted at poor and needy people living in the East.