Tara Institute

31/05/2026

FPMT post about the 21 Taras Thangkha and Lama Zopa Rinpoche's vision for large Holy objects.

As part of his Vast Vision for the FPMT organization, Lama Zopa Rinpoche expressed a heartfelt aspiration: "My wish is for the big centers in FPMT to have these large thangkas." To bring that vision

31/05/2026

Happy Sakadawa everyone.
Today we celebrated Sakadawa with a Puja attended by more than 160 people then enjoyed a lunch sponsored by Cafe Bliss.
In addition to the Puja and lunch, a group of students engaged in an all day practice session of prostrations, prayers and meditations.

20/05/2026

The Great Stupa serves not only as a Buddhist Holy place and a centre for Buddhist events and festivals. It has also become one of the major regional Victoria tourist attractions.
Tara Institute was at the Great Stupa to assist in the visit of the Corvettes of Geelong car club to the Great Stupa. It was very interesting to see the deep impression that the Stupa itself and the Holy objects made on the visitors. The Multi Faith garden also impressed the visitors, particularly for some of the group who had visited Assisi and also the Mary Mackillop Penola centre, the statues of Mary Mackillop and St Francis Assisi were a pleasant surprise.
Even though it was a rainy and overcast day everyone enjoyed the visit and several were talking about making return trips with their families.

16/05/2026

Melbourne Town hall and the 21 Taras painting done by Peter Iseli. Gifted to Tara Institute by Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

16/05/2026

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16/05/2026

Tara thanghka till 4pm.

16/05/2026

Tara Thangkha at Melbourne Town hall.
Such a beautiful space to present the 21 Taras.

16/05/2026

21 Tara Thangkha is on show NOW at the Melbourne Town Hall until 4.00pm.

12/05/2026

This Saturday Melbourne Vesak celebration (Victorian United Nations Day of Vesak Inc.) at the Melbourne Town Hall from 10am till 4.00pm Entry is Free. Enjoy a guided meditation or sit and view the Twenty One Taras.
There is a mindful walking procession of all the various Sangha from the Parliament Gardens reserve (489 Albert St. East Melb. Assemble at 12.15pm ) to the Melbourne Town Hall. Join in with the Sangha and traditional drumming, flags and participants from a wide range of Melbourne Buddhist communities.
These photos are from the 2025 Vesak event.

07/05/2026

Inauguration of stupa for kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche planned for December.

We are delighted to announce the grand inauguration ceremonies of the Memorial Stupas of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Khensur Rinpoche Lhundrup Rigsel at Kopan Monastery and Nunnery. On December 11, 2026, the Stupa of