Welcome to Vajrayana Institute (VI)

A centre for the study and development of the mind in accordance with the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism.

We offer an extensive programme of Buddhist teachings, meditation, retreats and conferences. Our aim is to provide the opportunity for people to transform their minds and hearts into their highest potential for the benefit of others.

What's on

Cultivating Emotional Balance

With Corey Jackson

6 Full-day sessions for each course; 9am-5pm each day

Course 1: 13-14 July, 20 July, 27 July; 3 August, 10 August 2013

Course 2: 16-17 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 November; 7-8 December 2013

CEB is a 42 hour evidence-based training programme for working with our emotions. In response to dialogues with the Dalai Lama, Professor Paul Ekman, a world renowned psychologist within the field of emotions, and Dr. Alan Wallace, a highly respected Buddhist teacher, devised this unique programme to enhance our emotional skills.

CEB is a part of our VI Training program with VI being the only centre in Sydney to offer this unique course taught by our certified CEB trainers.

Full details and online registration here

Sakadawa Celebration

Join us this Saturday 25 May for a celebration of Sakadawa, a Buddhist holy day marking the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana (passing) of the Buddha.

At 4pm we will have an Animal Blessing Ceremony, where anyone can bring along their pets to make a special connection with the Dharma. More info here.

At 6pm we will perform a Shakyamuni Buddha puja to commemorate this special occasion. Open to all; food and flower offerings are most welcome.

Discovering Buddhism Retreat Day

How to Develop an Altruistic Heart

with Ven Chokyi

Date & Times: Sunday 26 May 2013, 10am-3.30pm

Join us for this one-day retreat to develop the qualities of loving-kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity that will give rise to an altruistic heart of bodhicitta through a series of simple yet profound meditations set in a retreat format.

Register now for the Retreat →

Cultivating Courageous Compassion

With Ven Robina Courtin

Friday 31 May 7:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday-Sunday 1-2 June 9:30am-5:00pm

It's easy to become overwhelmed by the suffering of the world, to despair that there is little we can do to help. But it's possible to develop the huge compassion of the bodhisattva: the enthusiasm and confidence to never give up working to help others.  The key is to develop wisdom: to understand our own suffering and how to overcome it. 

Venerable Robina will explain the means of cultivating such courageous compassion and inspire you to take this path of the bodhisattva.

More info and online registration →