About us
Rigpa offers those following the Buddhist teachings a complete path of study and practice, along with the environment they need to experience the teachings fully.
The Buddhist tradition of Tibet is recognized as one of the world’s most unique and distinctive spiritual cultures.
Rigpa presents the Buddhist tradition of Tibet in a way that is both completely authentic and relevant to the lives and needs of modern society.
Led by experienced meditators, we offer a complete introduction to meditation and show how you can unlock your natural confidence, compassion and creativity. You will gain a genuine experience of meditation and be introduced to the tools you need to take the benefits into every aspect of your life.
Whether you are looking for deeper instruction and support with your meditation practice Rigpa courses have something to offer you.
Open to all schools and traditions of Buddhist wisdom, and with the guidance and gracious patronage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Rigpa offers those following the Buddhist teachings a complete path of study and practice, along with the environment they need to experience the teachings fully.
At the same time, Rigpa seeks to explore how the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha’s teachings can benefit many different areas of life in today’s world.
Sogyal Rinpoche is the founder and spiritual director of Rigpa. Inspired by the meaning of the word rigpa, Sogyal Rinpoche gave this as the name for his work and to the vehicle he chose to serve the Buddha’s teaching in the West. Today, Rigpa has now more than 130 centres in 41 countries around the world.
Rinpoche and Rigpa’s main focus is to make the Buddha’s teachings available as widely as possible, in a way that is authentic, accessible and beneficial for people of all ages, and from all walks of life. With this in mind, all Australian Rigpa centres offer a broad programme of courses, retreats, workshops and meditation evenings as well as a range of projects that aim to show how the teachings can be applied in different areas of society.
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This Life: The Buddha’s guide to inner transformation - New Course in Carlton
803 Nicholson St, Carlton North, VI, AUThe Buddhist spiritual path centres on our own mind’s vast potential for peace, compassion and wisdom. True lasting happiness does not depend on external factors but comes from looking inwards to better know our own mind and heart. This course presents key insights from the Buddha’s life and teachings to show how, through meditation and shifting our focus inwards, we can find true, unending contentment.
This course presents key Buddhist frameworks that guide our path, including:- The four noble truths (a clear-eyed view of our suffering, its causes, the potential for that suffering to be brought to an end, and how to attain that cessation of suffering).
- The three vehicles of Buddhism, which progressively show how we can nurture our innate peace, compassion and wisdom.
- The four seals, which encapsulate what is unique about the Buddha’s teachings and sets them apart from other religions and philosophies.
Including teachings from foremost Tibetan masters of our time, space for contemplation, reflection and discussion, and guided meditations, this course will give you practical tools to help you work with your mind and take charge of your spiritual path.
Details
Where: Attend in person at Rigpa Melbourne, 803 Nicholson Street Carlton North.
When: Monday evenings, for 8 weeks, starting 2 February 2026.
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm AEDT.
Cost: 8-week module: Full $160, Concession $80.
Register Here
https://registration.rigpa.org.au/civicrm/event/info?id=1330&reset=11 attendeeThis Life: The Buddha’s guide to inner transformation - New Course in Carlton
803 Nicholson St, Carlton North, VI, AUThe Buddhist spiritual path centres on our own mind’s vast potential for peace, compassion and wisdom. True lasting happiness does not depend on external factors but comes from looking inwards to better know our own mind and heart. This course presents key insights from the Buddha’s life and teachings to show how, through meditation and shifting our focus inwards, we can find true, unending contentment.
This course presents key Buddhist frameworks that guide our path, including:- The four noble truths (a clear-eyed view of our suffering, its causes, the potential for that suffering to be brought to an end, and how to attain that cessation of suffering).
- The three vehicles of Buddhism, which progressively show how we can nurture our innate peace, compassion and wisdom.
- The four seals, which encapsulate what is unique about the Buddha’s teachings and sets them apart from other religions and philosophies.
Including teachings from foremost Tibetan masters of our time, space for contemplation, reflection and discussion, and guided meditations, this course will give you practical tools to help you work with your mind and take charge of your spiritual path.
Details
Where: Attend in person at Rigpa Melbourne, 803 Nicholson Street Carlton North.
When: Monday evenings, for 8 weeks, starting 2 February 2026.
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm AEDT.
Cost: 8-week module: Full $160, Concession $80.
Register Here
https://registration.rigpa.org.au/civicrm/event/info?id=1330&reset=11 attendee
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