Dhargyey Buddhist Centre

Dhargyey Buddhist Centre The Dhargyey Buddhist Centre, Dunedin, Aotearoa/New Zealand, provides Buddhist Teachings to everyone who is interested - free of charge. All are welcome!

The Dhargyey Buddhist Centre was founded in 1984 as a Buddhist teaching centre for the Venerable Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey, one of the most highly qualified Gelug lamas of his time. He gave it the Tibetan name Thuptän Shädrub Dhargyey Ling which can be translated as The Dhargyey Centre for Buddhist Learning and Practice. After Geshe Dhargyey passed away in 1995, the guidance of the Centre passed to

his two principal disciples - Venerable Thupten Rinpoche and Venerable Lhagon Rinpoche - both of whom were with Geshe Dhargyey when they fled Tibet in 1959. They came from the same small monastery in Kham -East Tibet- and it is believe they were close friends over some lifetimes. Saddly Venerable Thupten Rinpoche passed away in 2011. Venerable Lhagön Rinpoche is now the Spiritual Head to all Dhargyey Centres in New Zealand. He oversees and advises on programmes and the development of the centre in Dunedin too. The centre is located in a historic mansion near the centre of Dunedin which has views to the city, hills and sea. The house has a large meditation room, a library, and it is the residence of the Lamas (teachers). It provides Buddhist Teaching to everyone who is interested - free of charge. A stupa in commemoration of Geshe Dhargyey has been built on the spot where his cremation ceremony took place. It overlooks Portobello and the harbour heads on the Otago Peninsula, and is about 30 minutes by car from the Centre.

Beginners Course: Fundamentals of Buddhism with Losang DawaMonday nights from 14 September, registration required.Losang...
03/09/2026

Beginners Course: Fundamentals of Buddhism with Losang Dawa

Monday nights from 14 September, registration required.

Losang Dawa will once again be leading our popular introductory course this spring. These sessions provide an accessible introduction to Buddhist history and philosophy, including practical insights about the Buddhist approach to transforming the mind, cultivating compassion and developing selfless care for others.

The beginners course will be held each Monday night over twelve weeks (with the exception of September 21) and participants must be able to commit to attending the first four sessions. A donation of $40 is requested to cover the costs of all 12 sessions.

To register or for enquires please contact Jane Johnson via [email protected]

Tibetan Doctor Visiting Dunedin August 2026
09/07/2026

Tibetan Doctor Visiting Dunedin August 2026

Dear members and friends, We are very pleased to announce that our Centre will host Dr Lhundup Dorjee, a highly respected Tibetan physician in August 2026. This visit is a rare opportunity for our community to receive authentic Tibetan medical consultations and to learn more about the Tibetan healin...

SAVE THE DATE: Vajrasattva Retreat October 1st - 4th
08/07/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Vajrasattva Retreat October 1st - 4th

SAVE THE DATE: Vajrasattva Retreat October 1st evening to October 4th lunchtime HELD AT THE CATLINS REREAT, OWAKA

Dhargyey Buddhist Centre JULY Newsletter
04/07/2026

Dhargyey Buddhist Centre JULY Newsletter

JULY 2026 NEWSLETTER

28/06/2026

All welcome to join our week of prayers for His Holiness The Dalai Lama - at home, on zoom or in person Tuesday to Monday. Sunday stupa incense ceremony.

HHDL's Long Life Mantra Accumulation & Incense Offering at the Stupa
28/06/2026

HHDL's Long Life Mantra Accumulation & Incense Offering at the Stupa

White Tara Mantra Accumulation for His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Long Life Tuesday 30th June - Monday 6th July 7-8pm AND Incense Offering at the Stupa at Sunday July 5th at 2 pm To honour His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday on July 6, 2026, the Dhargyey Buddhist Centre will continue our an...

09/06/2026

Dhargyey Buddhist Centre JUNE Newsletter

JUNE 2026 NEWSLETTER

04/06/2026
Nyungne at the DBC - Announcement
27/05/2026

Nyungne at the DBC - Announcement

Special Announcement: Dear friends, The Nyungné retreat is now well underway, and you are still welcome to join for the remaining two sets, either by participating in the Nyungné retreat or by joining the sessions to practise Avalokiteshvara, with or without taking the Mahayana precepts. Nyungné ...

Nyungne Teachings & Retreat at the DBC
20/05/2026

Nyungne Teachings & Retreat at the DBC

Special Announcement: Nyungné Retreat - Sunday May 24th - Sunday May 31st Final Teachings Before Retreat - Thursday May 21st 7:30 pm Dear friends, A reminder that the Nyungné retreat will begin on Sunday 24th May (see below). Please email contact@dhargyeybuddhism if you are planning to attend. If ...

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22 Royal Terrace
Dunedin
9016

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 8:30pm

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