Machig Labdron is an Australian Buddhist nunnery located north of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, in Bendigo. The nunnery compliments Atisha Centre and Thubten Shedrub Ling monastery with all four entities on the same land. The main teacher for Atisha’s excellent Buddhist program is Geshe Rabten, a Lharam Geshe, the highest qualification of teacher, from Sera Je monastery, India.Â
The secular and Buddhist program depends heavily on the nuns and monks as teachers, retreat and meditation leaders and for spiritual care. Currently the nunnery is a cluster of bedsit cabins that provide a temporary base, while the nuns pursue plans to build nearby. The site is peaceful with long views into iron bark bushland full of native birds, animals and flowering plants. The location provides a perfect place for study and contemplation.
It is a joy to share that our new nunnery buildings were handed over in April. Our kind donors fully funded over 1.3 Million AUD construction costs. In addition community members offered tables, chairs, white goods, cooking set and holy objects so we now have a welcome functioning new home – Sincere thanks to you all!Â
FPMT sangha members have fostered Buddhist centers globally, including hospices and monastic communities. In Australia, starting with the Chenrezig Institute, the community has grown to 21 centers. Bendigo’s donated land now hosts Atisha Centre, the Great Stupa, and Machig Labdron Nunnery, nurturing diverse spiritual activities.
Following such a heart-warming fundraising campaign the nuns have now moved in and are very happily residing in their nunnery. But we still have lots to do!
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