About Event:
This Green Tara Retreat, guided by Ven. Tony Beaumont, offers a meaningful opportunity to explore and connect with one of the most beloved practices in Tibetan Buddhism. Open to all, the retreat is suitable for both those new to the path and experienced practitioners wishing to deepen their understanding.
Tara, known in Tibetan as Drolma or “She Who Saves,” is a bodhisattva of compassion who manifests in female form. Green Tara, in particular, embodies compassion in action—ever ready to respond swiftly to the needs of sentient beings.
According to tradition, Tara arose from the tears of compassion of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. From these tears, a lotus blossomed, and from that lotus, Tara appeared—expressing the awakened response of wisdom and compassion to suffering.
Green Tara is especially known as a powerful protector, helping to remove obstacles, fears, anxieties, and inner obscurations. Engaging in this practice can support the cultivation of courage, clarity, and inner strength, while nurturing a deep sense of compassion and connection.
On the advice of Geshe Tsultrim, this retreat will be dedicated to the swift recognition of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s unmistaken reincarnation, and to the success of the new Gompa project for the benefit of all sentient beings.
Throughout the retreat, Ven. Tony will offer teachings, guided meditations, discussion, and time for quiet reflection, supporting participants to develop both understanding and personal experience of the practice.
No prior initiation or lung is required to attend. An introduction to the Buddhist path will also be included, making this retreat accessible and meaningful for everyone.
About our Retreat Leader:
Ven. Tony first made contact with the Buddha-dharma in Nepal and India in 1976. Following this, he trained and worked for four years as a psychiatric nurse, and then in the 1980s was based at Chenrezig Institute during which time he served at different times as the cook, office worker, and gardener.
Following ordination as a monk in 1991, he lived for seventeen years at two different FPMT monasteries, at Nalanda Monastery in France and at Thubten Shedrup Ling monastery in Bendigo, where he served as director. He has led retreats and courses at various FPMT centres throughout the world, as well as teaching in prisons and schools.
Registration and Donations
The suggested donation for this retreat is $150. A donation of $150 covers our costs and helps sustain the Centre so we can continue offering teachings to the wider community.
However – you are welcome to offer whatever amount you feel comfortable with.
Your donation helps keep the Centre open and running. It supports operational costs, facilities, and the ability to offer teachings.
A donation of $108 makes a meaningful contribution toward maintaining our space.
A donation of $75 helps us cover our most basic costs.
Please note: all donations are non-refundable and go directly to supporting the ongoing operations of the Centre.
Sangha are always able to attend our retreats free of charge. Please contact spc@chenrezig.com.au for the discount code to register.
This retreat will be held in the Gompa and is in-person only.
Please book your accommodation and meals separately.
If there are any issues booking food or accommodation, please email info@chenrezig.com.au