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Happiness and suffering come from your own mind, not from outside. Your own mind is the cause of happiness; your own mind is the cause of suffering. To obtain happiness and pacify suffering, you have to work within your own mind.
Lama zopa rinpoche

Welcome to Buddha House

Situated in Magill, Adelaide and housed in a beautifully restored 125 year old former church, Buddha House is a warm and friendly place to learn Buddhism and meditation.

All levels of teachings are offered, from introductory teachings on Buddhist philosophy and meditation, to advanced studies for those who are familiar with the Dharma.

Teachings are given by Tibetan Buddhist practitioners who have received an education at Kopan Monastery, Nepal and Sera Je Monastic University, India. Learn to meditate with classes led by trained, experienced meditation leaders.

New here? Check out our Getting Started section.

Buddhist Teachings & Meditation

Featured Events

20 April

A Day with Green Tara

Time 11:00AM
Cost
Dynamic Green Tara, is one of the manifestations of Tara arising according to the needs of sentient beings. She quickly overcomes obstacles and saves beings in dangerous situations. Tara is…
24 May

Death Cafe

Time 10:00AM
Cost
Talking about death won’t kill you. In a relaxed and friendly space, it can raise awareness and create lively and interesting conversations. When we talk about death, it can help…

Featured Courses

Introduction to Buddhism

LEVEL Beginner
AVAILABLE ONLINE No
START DATE Saturday, 1 March 2025
TIME Saturday mornings, 10:00 – 11:30am
DURATION 4 sessions

Commencing with a brief history of the Buddha’s life, the course will cover the 4 Noble Truths, Impermanence, how to free yourself from the delusions that cause suffering, Karma, Rebirth, Refuge, Bodhicitta, Daily Practice, Purification and more…

Sessions will be held at Buddha House over four weeks.

Led by senior student Denny Moffat.

Facility fee: $80 (Members/Concession: $60)
Come and try the first day $20

Discovering Buddhism: Death and Rebirth

with Venerable Thubten Dondrub

LEVEL Beginner/Intermediate
AVAILABLE ONLINE Yes
START DATE Tuesday, 25 February 2025
TIME Tuesday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00pm
DURATION 6 sessions
RETREAT DAY Sunday, 6 April 2024

It is possible to die fearlessly and approach death as a positive spiritual experience and to develop skills to help yourself and others at the time of death. Explore and reflect on the process and meaning of death and rebirth, change and impermanence and their impact on how we live our lives.

Facility fee, full course: $150 (Member/Concession: $120)
Hard copy of course book: $25
Come and try the first session: $25 (Member/Concession: $20)
Retreat Day: $30 (Member/Concession: $25). Please bring a plate of vegetarian food to share.

Like to know more about the Discovering Buddhism series? Check out our introductory video, recorded by resident teacher Venerable Thubten Dondrub.

An Investigation into the King of Prayers

with Venerable Thubten Dondrub

LEVEL Intermediate/Advanced
AVAILABLE ONLINE Yes
START DATE Thursday, 6th March
TIME Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00pm
DURATION 6 sessions

Over six weeks we will be looking deeply into this great prayer of Samantabhadra, and will learn when and how to use it to deepen our Dharma practice.

Facility fee, full course: $100 (Member/Concession: $75)
Come and try the first session: $20 (Member/Concession: $15)

Conversations That Matter

Inspired by the 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life

AVAILABLE ONLINE No
TIME Saturday mornings, 10:30am – 12pm

Join a casual discussion group in a relaxed, comfortable environment as we explore mental tools for well-being and satisfaction in everyday life.

THEME: How we act – every skilful action makes a better world.

April 26, 2025
Guideline 05: KINDNESS – to be friendly, caring and considerate.
May 3, 2025
Guideline 06: HONESTY – to act with transparency and kindness.
May 10, 2025
Guideline 07: GENEROSITY – to give without expecting anything in return.
May 17, 2025
Guideline 08: RIGHT SPEECH – to speak with insight and sensitivity.

Suggested donation
$5 per session.

Buddha House invites and welcomes every person seeking refuge in the Buddha's teachings of wisdom and compassion to practice.

Buddha House acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we work and live. We pay our respects to elders, past, present and future, as well as all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples – their country, culture, and community.

Dedication

May everyone who sees, hears, or thinks (even in frustration) of this web site be freed in that very second from all their sufferings, diseases, spirit harms, negative karmas and obscurations, and abide in the peerless happiness of full enlightenment forever.

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