2026 NEW DATES ~ Middle-Length Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
SAVE THE DATES May 30 - June 7 2026 - CONTINUATION OF THE TRANSMISSION with Geshe Tenzin Zopa - DETAILS COMING SOON
2025 MAY 10 -11 session recordings 11) Geshe Tenzin Zopa - The Middle Lamrim; 12) Geshe Tenzin Zopa - The Middle Lamrin
Continuation of transmission May 10 -11 - CTCT is delighted to be collaborating with Longku Zentrum FPMT Bern, Switzerland, for this rare opportunity to receive a presentation of The Middle-Length Treatise on The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment by Tsongkhapa . A series of ONLINE teachings which commenced in JUNE 2024 as a one-month intensive - Geshe la has indicated it could take 2-3 years to complete the transmission in full.
REGISTER HERE - join our online community enews to receive ongoing updates, resources, and information for this series of ongoing presentations with Geshe Tenzin Zopa
If you registered for last year's transmission, you do not need to register again
May 2025 - concluded to page 74 The Freedoms and Endowments of This Life
For your study & reference, please see the June session recordings in full below :
Become a Supporting Friend of CTCT 2026
Join us to preserve and maintain the flourishing of the Dharma at ChagTong Chen Tong Tibetan Centre
CTCT depends entirely upon the kindness of others - thank you sincerely for caring for others' happiness and well-being. Consider a MONTHLY or WEEKLY recurring deposit of any amount suitable for you, find details HERE
Every drop in the ocean counts!
This collective generosity enables Chag Tong Chen Tong to continue offering service to the community, with a Program of activities, event schedule | residential retreat organization | and hosting visiting Teachers to Tasmania
2026 Indonesian Pilgrimage
" In the Footsteps of Lama Serlingpa and Lama Atisha " through Java and Sumatra ~ in the company of GESHE TENZIN ZOPA
JULY 31 - AUGUST 15 2026 ~ In collaboration with Ekno Tours and Travel
JAVA | Yogyakarta - Borobudur - SUMATRA | Muara Jambi - Pekanbaru - SINGAPORE (Revised Itinerary)
Pilgrimage is now FULLY BOOKED - WAIT LIST only available @ 9/1/26
To be kept informed, please email with your EOI and to receive the required Pre-Registration Form ASAP - WAIT LIST only available
Experience ancient trails through Sumatra and Java
A quietly, deeply transformative heart journey to the very source of the Bodhichitta teachings
This Pilgrimage offers an introduction to and invites your generosity as a CTCT Compassion in Action fundraiser in support of The 80ft World Peace Stupa Project, Rachen Nunnery, Tsum Valley, Nepal
The LIFE OF ATISHA ~ recommended reading ~ A LAMP FOR THE PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT
Read on - Pilgrimage Highlights - Teachings at Borobudur and Muara Jambi ....
Easter Retreat 2026 with Geshe Thubten Sherab
'Foundations for Successful Meditation Practice - An Experiential Retreat'
With Geshe Thubten Sherab
2026 Easter Retreat - Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April ~ Hybrid event
silence sitting walking talking enjoying learning sharing
Exploring a variety of beneficial meditation techniques & interactive discourse/discussion
REGISTER HERE ~ Become a SPECIAL SPONSOR for this event HERE ~ Your generosity enables the Retreat to be offered freely for everyone
If you wish to be kept informed of this event, please email to be added to the Enews list
IN PERSON 17 Sproules Road, SNUG, Tasmania, and varied teaching sessions available ONLINE tbc
- April 5: Easter Sunday - Special Picnic Lunch - A relaxed, informal retreat day with one another.
Non-residential Retreat - Accommodation readily available in the surrounding areas close to the Centre - daily shuttle service to and from the gompa offered. Vegetarian Lunch and refreshments are offered daily
2025 Lam rim Year Study Group - continued 2026
Importance of Studying and Applying Lamrim in Daily Life - Advice by Lama Zopa Rinpoche 
The Lamrim Year Book will be the foundational text for this course of study, meditations, and discussions
"Parting from the Four Clingings" teaching by Geshe Tenzin Zopa. Available here: _ CTCT YOUTUBE
2025 sessions will follow our monthly Refuge Practice sessions - which include Lamrim guided meditations each session - using the Lamrim Year Book - Current reading and contemplations 1st topic - Guru Devotion; August 3, August 24 & Sept 21 - Oct 19 - 2nd Topic - Precious Human Rebirth; November 16 onwards
2026 Group activities - ONGOING SESSIONS ONLINE - IN-PERSON will commence soon, March - April 2026, with a review of topics covered in 2025
Everyone is most welcome. We invite both existing participants of the 2024 Lamrim group and any newly interested participants.Discussions include the Lamrim as the foundation for engaging in the Preliminary / Ngöndro Practices, specifically "Refuge Ngondro 2025-6 with Geshe Tenzin Zopa"
Download the PDF of the Lamrim Yearbook HERE.
Three Jewels Fundraising Opportunity
Try your luck - 3 chances to win a beautiful prize - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes and benefit the Dharma!
Limited tickets available @ $20 each RAFFLE DRAW DATE TBA
To purchase tickets directly, please visit the Donate page HERE, use Ref: 3JewelRaffle
Please txt your name and number of tickets purchased to Jen +61400338363, and you will receive your lucky ticket number!
1st Prize - exquisite highest quality print of an original painting of HHDL 14"x18" from The Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive Digital Imaging Dept.
2nd Prize - " Man of Peace" - the illustrated story of His Holiness Dalai lama of Tibet by Robert Thurman in a beautiful brocade book cover
3rd Prize - Meditation cushion with original artwork by the Gyuto monks
HHDL BIRTHDAY ~ Year of Compassion 2025-26
Honouring His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday,
A special occasion to honour an extraordinary life of compassion,
wisdom, and tireless service to humanity All around the world, there will be celebrations honouring His Holiness' 90th birthday
Expressing our deep gratitude for HH's presence in the world - a beacon of peace and the embodiment of the Buddha's teachings - an irreplaceable source of inspiration and guidance for millions around the globe, CTCT will acknowledge the YEAR of COMPASSION for HHDL by scheduling a monthly Chenrezig Practice and accumulation of mani mantras together
Sunday, August 3, was our first monthly session within Geshe Tenzin Zopas' recent program in person at CTCT, offering the transmission of the Chenrezig Sadhana - 1st of each month, following in 2025-26 will be ongoing dates for scheduled Compassion Buddha Chenrezig practice dates
Next session Activity in person/online TBA
A day to contemplate the qualities of the Compassion Buddha, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet
H H s' request for his birthday to us: Be Kind to yourself - Be kind to others - fill your day with the thought of Bodhichitta - the welfare and happiness of all sentient beings without exception
Supporting The 80 ft World Peace Stupa _ TSUM Valley Nepal
A special project of Geshe Tenzin Zopa - CTCT Compassion in Action projects supporting this initiative ~ 'In the Footsteps of the Mahasiddhas' Indian Pilgrimage - 2024-25, led by Geshe Tenzin Zopa and future fundraising pilgrimages to come
. Next scheduled :
'In the Footsteps of Lama Serlingpa & Lama Atisha' Indonesian Pilgrimage 2026 - Sacred Buddhist Pilgrimage through Java and Sumatra, Indonesia, led by Geshe Tenzin Zopa
30 July- 14 August 2026 - email your expression of interest to
Your prayers and dedications for success - your financial donations of any amount - nurture and enable the opportunities for everyone to access the Dharma to develop wisdom and compassion and share world peace in our everyday lives together - THANK YOU deeply for your care and concern for all sentient beings' well-being, and happiness
“Just by seeing holy objects one's karma is purified. Holy objects purify the mind and plant seeds for the path to liberation. That's how stupas and other holy objects liberate [sentient beings] each day. Every day, holy objects bring sentient beings to enlightenment.” Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
See the DONATE button and use Ref: Peace Stupa - For further details on how you may support this initiative, please kindly email -
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