School Visits at Chenrezig Institute

School Visits to
Chenrezig Institute

Chenrezig Institute is committed to supporting our local community to flourish.

As a Buddhist study and meditation centre, we understand the importance of religion and spirituality in our society and its role in helping young people to be more compassionate and making their lives more meaningful.

We have designed a School Visits program to complement teachers’ work and support high-school students in the learning of world religions and traditions as part of their Study of Religion.

The program provides an opportunity for students to explore what we do as a Buddhist community, learn about Buddhist concepts and practices, and get an insight into Buddhism, promoting positive thinking, kindness, and mindfulness.

Teachers and students can participate in talks and meditations offered by our nuns and monks, interact with members of our community, and have a guided tour of our centre. It is an exciting way to gain an understanding of the Buddhist tradition while embracing the calmness and peace of our welcoming surroundings.

What’s Included?

School visits are offered from Monday to Friday between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, and last for approximately two hours and forty-five minutes. The program generally includes:

  • A visit to the Gompa (Our Temple) for an Introduction to Chenrezig Institute, a Guided Meditation and a Q&A Session.

  • A visit to the Garden of Enlightenment to view the Stupas and learn about holy objects.

  • Lunch and Food Offering Practices in the Big Love Café.

Chenrezig Institute only caters for lunches from Thursday to Sunday, but students are welcome to bring their lunch any day of the week. The Big Love Café facilities and seating area will be available for enjoying lunch in a peaceful environment.

For school visits on a Thursday or Friday, a vegetarian lunch option is available. When booking your school visit, please let us know if you would like to book so we can check with our team for catering purposes.

Introducing our School Visits Coordinator

Sara Lucia Silva is a Teacher Aide at a primary school in Redcliffe. She has been volunteering at Chenrezig Institute since 2015. In 2018, she started to coordinate the School Visits program, organising the visits, scheduling activities, and providing schools with the information required for the visit.

She is very pleased to be able to combine her Buddhist and teaching knowledge, supporting schools and students visiting Chenrezig Institute.

Book your School Visit

Booking in advance is essential. Please contact us at school.groups@chenrezig.com.au for further information and to make a booking for your school, or fill in the form below.

We request a facility fee contribution of at least $108 per school group which is payable when the booking is accepted.

-  Late cancellations can be quite problematic for us when we have arranged a program for you. Please let us know well in advance (at the very least one week) at school.groups@chenrezig.com.au if you need to change or cancel your booking.