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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

07 May

His Holiness The Dalai Lamas 90th Birthday Celebrations

Time 4:00PM
Cost
Join us to celebrate Hi Holiness’s 90th birthday.  Bookings Essential
27 April

Dumpling Making with Sonam

Time 9:00AM
Cost
Join Us for a Flavorful Experience! Learn to Make Dumplings from Scratch. A Fun, Hands-On Workshop with a Heartfelt Purpose. Discover the art of making vegetarian Bhutanese dumplings(Momo) in this…
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

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.

Discovering Buddhism: How to Meditate

with Venerable Thubten Dondrub

LEVEL Beginner/Intermediate
AVAILABLE ONLINE Yes
START DATE Tuesday, 22 April
TIME Tuesday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00pm
DURATION 6 sessions
RETREAT DAY Sunday, 1 June

An introduction to basic meditation; the definition
and purpose of meditation, how to overcome
distraction and drowsiness, and how to set up a
regular practice.
Using a range of meditation techniques, learn how to
sit comfortably according to your own capabilities.

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)

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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