WORKSHOPS & PuJAS
The Four Tenets
佛教見道《四部宗義》
Every Saturday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
(Mel Time) Online and On Site
Join our Four Tenets Course with Geshe Ngawang to explore the four major Buddhist philosophical schools. Deepen your understanding of dependent origination, emptiness, and the philosophical foundations essential to Buddhist study and practice. Every Saturday, online via Zoom and in person at AGADA Melbourne.
参加格西朗望教授的《四部宗义》课程，
系统学习佛教四大宗派——毗婆沙宗、经部宗、唯识宗与中观宗。透过不同宗派对诸法实相的见解，深入理解缘起与空性，为佛法闻思修建立清晰而扎实的基础。
每周六晚上上课，可现场参加或通过 Zoom 线上学习。
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Thangka Teaching Demonstration and Hand-Painting Workshop
唐卡繪畫課
Every Saturday from 16:00 PM - 18:00PM
(Mel Time)
Join our Thangka Teaching & Hand-Painting Workshop, led by Thangka Master Lobsang Khonchunk. Discover the meaning, tradition, and practice of Tibetan Thangka art, followed by hands-on painting such as Buddha Eye Pebbles and Tibetan Letter Stones. Held every Saturday at AGADA Buddhism.
欢迎参加由唐卡画师 Lobsang Khonchunk 老师带领的唐卡讲解与手绘体验课。课程将介绍藏传佛教唐卡艺术的传统、内涵与修习，并带领大家亲手绘制佛眼石、藏文字石等作品。每周六于 AGADA Buddhism 举行。
Medicine Buddha Birthday Celebration 20262026
藥師佛聖誕法會
15 November 2026 (Sunday)
10:30am - 12:30pm (Mel Time)
On the occasion of the Medicine Buddha's birthday, the AGADA Buddhism Association will hold a Medicine Buddha Birthday Celebration on 15 November 2026 (Sunday). Geshe la will preside over the ceremony, leading the congregation in reciting the Medicine Buddha Sutra and mantra. We cordially invite you to attend the in-person ceremony or participate via online livestream.
欣逢消災延壽藥師如來聖誕之期，本中心於11/15（週日）舉行「藥師佛聖誕法會」，由格西主法帶領大眾恭誦藥師佛經儀軌及藥師佛心咒等，邀請您蒞臨現場參加實體法會或網路直播共同持誦。
GALLERY
2026 PROGRAMMES
《The Four Tenets》 Foundational Studies for the Five Great Classical Texts
【四部宗義】五大論前行課程
The Four Philosophical Schools is an intermediate-level course in Tibetan Buddhism that examines the four major Indian Buddhist traditions: Vaibhashika, Sautrantika, Cittamatra, and Madhyamaka. This foundational study helps practitioners discern their own understanding and progressively realize the ultimate view of dependent origination and emptiness, providing essential preparation for the Five Great Treatises.
Vaibhashika (有部宗)
The Great Exposition School emphasizes the analysis of phenomena into ultimate particles and moments, establishing the foundation for understanding Buddhist Abhidharma philosophy.
Sautrantika (經部宗)
The Sutra School advances beyond Vaibhashika by asserting that external objects are known through inference, refining the understanding of perception and cognition.
Cittamatra (唯識宗)
The Mind-Only School introduces the profound view that all phenomena arise from consciousness alone, bridging the path toward ultimate emptiness.
Madhyamaka (中觀宗)
The Middle Way School presents the ultimate view of emptiness free from all extremes, representing the pinnacle of Buddhist philosophical understanding.
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GET IN TOUCH
Have a question or ready to book your place in one of our meditation sessions or Dharma teachings? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to connect with AGADA Buddhism Association and let us assist you on your spiritual journey.
VISIT & SUPPORT
Dive into the foundational principles of Buddhist reasoning. This program introduces the basics of logical analysis in Buddhism, laying the groundwork for deeper philosophical study.
Explore the intricacies of Buddhist mental states and processes. This course covers the Abhidharma-samuccaya, offering insights into the psychological framework of Buddhism.
Buddhist Psychology (Abhidharma-samuccaya)
Build on introductory logic with more complex reasoning techniques. This program delves into advanced Buddhist logic, refining your analytical skills and understanding.
Advanced Logic
BUDDHIST COURSES
Study the teachings of Maitreya Bodhisattva through the Ornament of Clear Realization. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Maitreya’s profound wisdom and insights.
Engage with Dharmakirti’s seminal work on epistemology. This program offers a detailed commentary on valid cognition, enhancing your grasp of Buddhist logical and philosophical arguments.
Dharmakirti's Commentary on Valid Cognition (Pramanavarttika)
Delve into Chandrakirti’s Introduction to the Middle Way. This course offers an in-depth study of Madhyamakavatara, guiding you through the essential teachings of the Middle Way philosophy.
