About Event:
These warm and inspiring teachings gently invite us to meet life’s challenges with wisdom and kindness. Through practical lojong (mind-training) guidance, Geshe Tenzin Zopa will share heartfelt and accessible ways to transform anxiety, uncertainty, relationship challenges, illness, and the stresses of modern life into meaningful spiritual practice.
Rather than pushing difficulties away, these teachings show how even the most challenging experiences can become supportive conditions for cultivating compassion, resilience, and inner freedom. This session offers a safe, nurturing space for anyone seeking practical tools to navigate difficult times with clarity, courage, and an open, caring heart.
Available both in person and online via Zoom.
About the Teacher:
Geshe Tenzin Zopa holds the honoured Geshe (Doctorate) degree from Sera Jey Monastic University, South India. He was born in the remote Himalayan region of Tsum valley in Nepal and was ordained at the age of 9 in Kopan Monastery by the late Great Mahasiddha Geshe Lama Konchog. He received novice ordination from H.E. Geshe Lundrup Sopa Rinpoche and full ordination from H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama. Geshela was under the direct tutelage of H.E. Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, H.E. Khensur Rinpoche Lama Lhundrup Rigsel, The Great Mahasiddha Geshe Lama Konchog and Eminent Gurus including those from the Sera Jey Monastic University H.E. 104th Ganden Tri Rinpoche Losang Tenzin, 70th Abbot of Sera Jey Monastic University H.E. Khensur Losang Tsering Rinpoche and the 76th Abbot of Sera Jey Monastic University H.E. Logoan Tulku Tenzin Jampa Choesang Rinpoche.
Geshela possesses vast scriptural knowledge and holds many rare transmissions and initiations from various lineages. Further, he has also completed many retreats and have an extensive teaching experience and is skilled in rituals and astrology. Geshela has also undertaken many meaningful projects for many years.
He is the principal and focal point of the award winning documentary film titled ''Unmistaken Child" which chronicles the search for the reincarnation of his master Geshe Lama Konchog. Now he is taking responsibility of overseeing the overall wellbeing of H.E Tulku Tenzin Phuntsok Rinpoche, the reincarnation of late Great Mahasiddha Geshe Lama Konchog. He has frequently taken part as a speaker at many Buddhist, interfaith and peace dialogue conferences for many years. He has taught at Oxford University (UK) under "Visitorship for Traditional Scholars" in the Tibetan and Himalayan Studies program. Since 2000 he has been actively teaching in FPMT centers as a visiting and resident teacher. Currently, he is serving as a touring teacher for the FPMT centers.
Registration and Donations
The suggested donation for this two-day teaching is $135. A donation of $135 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 $75 makes a very helpful toward maintaining our space.
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 courses free of charge but are requested to please register.
Please book your accommodation and meals separately.
If there are any issues booking food or accommodation, please email info@chenrezig.com.au
This course will be available in person and online.
Zoom and YouTube links for online participants will be shared with participants who register.
Note: When you are planning to register to attend online, please read the attached information and requests for the benefit of our students and volunteers: Information for online participants