Chenrezig Institute is a Buddhist retreat and study centre nestled in the hills of the Sunshine Coast hinterland in Queensland, Australia. Established in 1974, the Institute was among the first Tibetan Buddhist centres in the Western World and remains one of the largest. It is a registered charitable organisation affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT).
The Institute is home to a Tibetan teacher, a large number of nuns and monks, and a thriving community of students, volunteers and guests. They provide a range of Buddhist and secular programmes through which people’s minds and hearts can be transformed for the benefit of others. Programmes include meditation retreats, teachings on Buddhism, advanced study courses, art classes and workshops on Buddhist psychology and mental well being.
Read More Good For Those looking to practice the Buddhist way of life Programmes & Offerings Chenrezig Institute offers a unique opportunity to visit & stay in a Tibetan Buddhist monastic community. During your stay, you are welcome to participate in our weekly classes, courses or retreats during your stay or simply enjoy the peace atmosphere of the rainforest environment. You don’t need to be Buddhist to come and stay at Chenrezig Institute; but you do need to have an open heart and mind and a commitment to live by the five lay precepts while you are here: no killing, no stealing, no lying, no sexual misconduct, and no intoxicants. The retreat weekly programme contains: Facilities The centre has accommodation facilities, a vegetarian cafe, library, meditation hall, art studio, memorial garden and beautiful grounds which are all open to the general public from Thursday to Sunday every week. Food & Drink Accommodation The monastery has multiple accommodation options from single occupancy Retreat Huts with kitchen facilities and en-suite bathroom to cost effective single sex dormitories.
The closest airport is at Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport), which is a 35min drive away.
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