A Buddhist centre and retreat for meditation, study, and spiritual growth.
Our mission statement:
Through wisdom and compassion to influence people’s lives for the better.
Chenrezig Institute for Wisdom Culture is perched on the edge of the Blackall Range in the Sunshine Coast hinterland of Queensland, Australia. We are tucked away in a rainforest setting, seven kilometres from the township of Eudlo.
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Guests are welcome to visit most parts of our beautiful property any day of the week.
The Reception and Dharma Shop are open Thursday to Sunday 9.00am - 3.00pm.
The Big Love Cafe is open Tuesday to Sunday 9.00am to 3.00pm, with coffee and cake Tuesday to Sunday, and a full vegetarian lunch Thursday to Sunday. Book 24 hours ahead here.
The Library is open Friday to Sunday 10.00am – 2.00pm.
The Art Studio is open Tuesday to Sunday 8.30am to 4.00pm
For further information contact info@chenrezig.com.au or phone +61 491 873 258 during office hours.
Our Programs
Our centre is home to a Tibetan teacher, resident nuns and monks, and a community of lay students, volunteers, and guests. A range of Buddhist and secular programs are offered, through which people’s minds and hearts can be transformed for the benefit of others.
Our Facilities
As well as our beautiful meditation hall, the very heart of our centre, we also offer a vegetarian cafe, extensive library, art studio, our Garden of Enlightenment memorial gardens, and extensive rainforest grounds, all of which are open to the general public. A range of simple accommodation is available for those wishing to stay.
Big Love Festival
Thursday 26th - Saturday 28th September 2024
Together we celebrated 50 years of Chenrezig Institite and Tibetan Buddhism in Australia, with the Big Love Festival. Held on our vast grounds, the Big Love Festival brought together Buddhist teachers, art, live music, talks and practices for the mind and heart, culture, community, Dharma kids activities, culinary delights and more. A gallery of pictures from the festival will be available soon…