About Us

Chag-tong Chen-tong Centre welcomes everyone in search of the methods to develop the good heart, a meaningful happy life, any age, from all cultures, with interest in Buddhism or not, whom wish to engage within a harmonious and supportive community of practioners.

Chag-tong Chen-tong was established in 1998 with advice and blessing from Lama Zopa Rinpoche to start as a study group and see how the interest is ... and so, the interest has continued to grow and the benefits seem very far reaching. Slowly, consistently we are building a strong foundation for the Dharma to flourish in Tasmania and to be accessible to countless peoples from all areas of our community.

Chag-tong Chen-tong (the name given to us by Lama Zopa Rinpoche) translates as 1000 arm 1000 eye Compassionate eyed seeing one ... the Buddha of Compassion.

The many number of arms and eyes represents the ability to see the needs, and to be of benefit to many countless sentient beings simultaneously, to relieve their suffering, and bring them to Enlightenment as quickly as possible.

The development of the good heart, loving kindness, bodhichitta, caring for others more than ones self, is our primary job. Methods to transform the mind and develop these qualities, which is where all peace and happiness originates, is our core activity at the Centre.

We have hosted many visiting Tibetan and western teachers to compliment and enrich our program and will continue to do so until we have the fortune to host a resident teacher for Chag-tong Chen-tong in time to come. Our visiting teachers also offer event opportunities at Schools and Community Centres, Prison Facility and availability of Public Talks outside of the Centre venue.

Chag-tong Chen-tong runs a weekly program in central Hobart in a shared facility venue.

Dr Sonam Takchoe has kindly supported Chagtong Chentong teaching program for many years, teaching on a regular bi-monthly schedule.

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We host the opportunity for long and short retreats and ongoing education and study programs from introductory level to advanced interest.

A bookshop provides access to many Buddhist titles and implements and gifts.

A Library facility is available for financial members of the Centre which incorporates a book sponsorship program to build up our stock and to be able offer titles to the Public Libraries in Tasmania.

FPMT Mission Statement

The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) transmits the Mahayana Buddhist tradition and values worldwide through Tibetan Buddhist teachings, meditation, community service, retreat centers, and projects that preserve the tradition. FPMT is based on the Gelugpa tradition of Lama Tsongkhapa of Tibet as taught by our founder, Lama Thubten Yeshe and spiritual director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

Lama Yeshe Vision

"Why have we established the FPMT? Why are we establishing these facilities all over the world? I think we are clean clear as to our aim - we want to lead sentient beings to higher education. We are an organization that gives people the chance to receive higher education. We offer people what we have: the combined knowledge of Buddha's teachings and the modern way of life. Our purpose is to share our experiences of this.

We know that people are dissatisfied with worldly life, with the education system and everything else; it is in the nature of our dualistic minds to be dissatisfied. So what we are trying to do is to help people discover their own totality and thus perfect satisfaction"

Lama Yeshe

Chag-tong Chen-tong Mission

To provide a conducive and harmonious environment for the study and practice of the Buddhist teachings.

CTCT is devoted to the transmission of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition, following the teachings of Lama Tsong Khapa as presented to us by our founder Lama Yeshe and Spiritual Director Lama Zopa Rinpoche, through teaching, meditation and community service.

We offer the opportunities of integrated education through which people's minds and hearts can be transformed into their highest potential for the benefits of others, inspired by an attitude of universal responsibility. We are committed to creating harmonious environments and helping all beings develop their full potential of infinite wisdom and compassion.

Vision

A Meditation Centre in Tasmania offering regular group retreat program for people all over the world who wish to integrate the teachings for the FPMT lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.

In an accessible ,remotely conducive location offering all services and facilitation for successful retreat practice - group and individual...utilizing resident or visiting teacher resource offering outreach program in city areas as feeder Centre support and development within the local community.

Chag-tong Chen-tong is affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT).

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