With the rising cost of living, many families in our community are finding it harder to put food on the table. The local food bank, run by the Uniting Church in St Georges Basin, has seen an increase in demand as more people are turning to them for support. To help meet this growing need,…

Our final Calm Abiding session was a special moment, filled with laughter, connection, and a shared sense of accomplishment. The group gathered to enjoy some pizza and each other’s company, reflecting on the journey we’ve taken together over the past eight weeks. It was heartwarming to see the bonds that have formed, creating a beautiful…

We were honoured to participate in the Blessing of the Fleet, organised by the Shoalhaven Rural Fire Service. A big thank you to Rev. Robert Buchan for inviting us to join the RFS Pastoral Care team in offering a prayer for the volunteers and vehicles that will protect our community this summer. Representatives from RFS,…

Some of the members of the MBC community recently had the great honour attending the celebration of the 70th birthday of Lama Choedak Rinpoche, spiritual director of MBC, whose presence has been a beacon of wisdom and compassion within our lives and community for over 20 years. As we gathered to celebrate and commemorate this…

On August 28, 2024, at the International Buddhist Academy (IBA) in Kathmandu, a group of 200 international students continued their TCP studies with His Holiness Ratna Vajra Rinpoche. On this auspicious Dakini Day, the atmosphere was filled with acts of kindness and deep appreciation for His Holiness’s teachings. The day began with a mandala offering…

This year we join the global Tibetan Buddhist community in celebrating the 80th birthday of His Holiness Kyabgon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche. This milestone holds deep significance in Tibetan tradition, marking a time to honour His Holiness with heartfelt prayers for his good health, long life, and the continued flourishing of the Dharma. Earlier this year,…

After years of dedicated effort, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new website! Our website provides information about our teachers, history, practices, news, events, and much more. This past weekend, we had the honour of having it blessed by Khenpo la. We hope this platform will bring together our sangha near and far,…

At MBC, we have been maintaining a weekly SOOR practice for many years, where prayers and mantras are offered to the deceased. In Buddhism, prayers are offered for seven weeks after a person’s passing. This period is the time that a person’s consciousness may spend in the bhardo (intermediate state) before finding a new rebirth.…

Here are some photos from our recent Saga Dawa Düchen celebration with a 16 Arhat Puja at MBC. Everyone is invited to all of our weekly, monthly and special events, and our members will warmly welcome you and provide guidance if you wish to join us.