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. Meditation classes are lead by trained, experienced meditation leaders.
New here? Check out our Getting Started section.
Buddhist & Meditation Teachings
Attend teachings on the Lam Rim, the graduated path to enlightenment. Buddha House offers authentic Dharma teachings in the Tibetan tradition for all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners.
Beginning simply, with a gentle focus on mindfulness of the breath, these classes are suitable for students of any level. The basic technique can lead to a greater awareness in daily life, as well as providing additional benefits for relaxation, stress reduction and contentment.
Experienced teachers present relevant, practical and accessible advice to help us in our everyday lives, based on the principles of Buddhist psychology and practice. No prior knowledge of the Dharma is required.
Puja is the name given to the wide variety of devotional and offering ceremonies practiced in all Buddhist traditions. Pujas are an integral part of Tibetan Buddhism, and are strongly recommended by Lama Zopa Rinpoche, the spiritual guide of Buddha House and the FPMT.
On retreat, you can escape from the distractions of everyday life to focus on meditation or Dharma practice. One-day retreats are offered at Buddha House as part of some Dharma courses. Longer group and solitary retreats are available via our sister centre on Kangaroo Island.
The Dharma For Kids program aims to help children aged between 4 and 12 years develop universal ethics for living a happy life. Activities that encourage a caring attitude and mindfulness will include stories, meditation, children’s yoga and role play.
Featured Events
Learn to Meditate
Lam Rim Meditation
Featured Courses
Discovering Buddhism: Samsara and Nirvana
with Venerable Thubten DondrubLEVEL Beginner/Intermediate
AVAILABLE ONLINE Yes
START DATE Tuesday, 2nd August 2022 (Please enrol by 29th July)
TIME Tuesday nights, 7:15 – 9:15pm
DURATION 5 Weeks
RETREAT DAY Sunday, 4th September 2022
Investigate what “Samsara” is and how we are stuck in it.
Find out what “Nirvana” is and how to achieve it.
Learn how to be free from suffering and gain practical tools to deal with and eliminate disturbing emotions forever.
The Twelve Links of Dependent Origination
with Venerable Thubten DondrubLEVEL Intermediate/Advanced
START DATE Thursday, 14th July 2022
TIME Thursday nights, 7:15 – 9:15pm
DURATION 4 Weeks
AVAILABLE ONLINE Yes
The Buddha taught: because this exists, that arises. Because this is born, that is born. The Twelve Links explains how through the condition of ignorance, compounding factors arise, from these; consciousness, name and form, the six sense spheres, contact, feeling, craving, grasping, existence, birth, aging and death. Understanding dependent origination is fundamental to understanding how we perpetuate Samsara.
Discussion Group: "Tools for Happiness"
Based on the 16 Guidelines for a Happy LifeLEVEL Beginner/Intermediate
AVAILABLE ONLINE No
START DATE Saturday, 28th May
END DATE Saturday, 10th September
TIME Saturday mornings, 10:30am
Over 16 weeks, join a discussion group exploring mental tools you can use in everyday life for wellbeing and satisfaction.
Attend all sessions or drop in when you can.
Standard Mental Health First Aid Course
LOCATION Tara Hall at Buddha House, 496 Magill Rd, Magill
DATE Thu 25 Aug – Fri 26 Aug 2022
TIME 9:00am – 4:00pm
COST $150
Please bring own drinks & lunch
Learn skills and gain confidence to assist friends, family and co-workers experiencing mental health issues.
- Mental health first aid provides assistance for an emerging illness, known mental illness, or with a crisis.
- Learn to recognise the signs & symptoms, how to talk to a person experiencing a worsening mental health problem, or in a mental health crisis and where to refer them.
- The first aid is given until the appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.
Make a DIFFERENCE, be informed and know what to do.
The Two Truths
with Venerable Thubten DondrubLEVEL Intermediate/Advanced
START DATE Thursday, 18th August 2022
TIME Thursday nights, 7:15 – 9:15pm
DURATION 3 Weeks
AVAILABLE ONLINE Yes
The absolute and relative are ways of explaining our reality.
Gen Thubten Dondrub will give teachings on the Two Truths: the conventional or surface level of truth, and the ultimate truth.
Within these two words: conventional and ultimate, the two truths contain within them all of Buddhist Wisdom.
Facility fee, full course: $60 (Member/Concession: $45)
Facility fee, single session: $20 (Member/Concession: $15)
Includes the link to livestreaming. Recordings of the livestreams are available for the duration of the course.
Buddha House invites and welcomes every person seeking refuge in the Buddha's teachings of wisdom and compassion to practice.