
SAKYA TSARPA NALANDRA

In March 2026, shortly after the Tibetan New Year in the auspicious Year of the Fire Horse, we are profoundly honoured to welcome His Holiness the 43rd Sakya Trizin, Gyana Vajra Rinpoche, to Australia for the benefit of all beings across this vast island continent. The Nalandra Buddhist Institute (NBI) in Healesville is blessed to host three perfect sets of initiations of the Lotus Lords of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, Guru Padmasambhava, and the 21 Taras, on Saturday 14th March and Sunday 15th March 2026. By its very nature, the Fire Horse represents the swift path for pursuing long-held ambitions and practitioners to move quickly toward attaining five wisdoms. Please reflect on the FAQ page for your convenience.
Welcome to the Nalandra Buddhist Institute (NBI), a vibrant community dedicated to exploring and embodying the Buddha's wisdom. We offer a holistic path to cultivate both wisdom and compassion.
At Nalandra, you'll discover the Buddha's boundless knowledge, with a special focus on kindness and compassion. Deepen your understanding of Dharma through engaged listening, thoughtful pondering, and dedicated meditation. We provide ample opportunities to cultivate your practice with guided sessions, solitary retreats, and blessings.
Throughout the year, we host special events like World Animal Day, enlightening talks, Buddhist holy day celebrations, and pilgrimages. We're committed to promoting vegetarianism and respecting all walks of life, religions, and lineages.
Our extensive offerings include hundreds of hours of guided meditations and teachings from His Eminence the 6th Zimo'g, covering both Sutra and Tantra. Classes run during Victorian school terms, with events often held during long weekends or term breaks. Our dress code of black, burgundy, and a rosary beautifully symbolizes the profound interconnectedness of samsara, nirvana, and meditation—or the three vital bodies.
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