The Founder

The Tibetan Buddhist Society was formed in 1979 by its spiritual leader, Venerable Geshe Acharya Thubten Loden.  Geshe-la ("la" is a respectful suffix) is one of a rapidly shrinking group of accomplished teachers who studied at Sera monastery in Tibet and then as a refugee in India.  From Sera he graduated at the highest possible level of Geshe qualification and subsequently completed further studies at Gyumed Tantric College. Since 1980 he has resided mainly at the princpal branch in Melbourne,  visiting the other branches to give teachings, initiations as well as a variety of advice and assistance to Dharma followers.

One of his great achievements is publication of a series of books on the medtiative teachings. (See the principal branch web site for a full biography and details of Tushita Publications)

The Brisbane Centre

For thirty years the Brisbane Branch operated its centre in East Brisbane, but for the moment we have gone "virtual".

After our recent break, Meditation classes now continue on Tuesday nights in at the Annex, Paddington Hall (by courtesy of Communify).

The benefits of meditation are well known and have received wider recognition lately due to visits to Australia by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The focus of the Branch continues to be that of exploring meditative techniques which have benefited practitioners for thousands of years.

Interestingly, recent advances in neurological research have led to better understanding of brain plasticity. This is the ability of brain real estate to be adapted to perform non-standard functions, with mental exercises in, for example, stroke victims.  The meditative process is also a form of intentional mental activity, in this case directed towards improved life experiences.  Perhaps the convergence of interest in the nature of mind from these differing points of view will stimulate discussion on aspects of body and mind, to the benefit of both.

 If you would like to know more, feel free to use our email facility  and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

If you'd like to know more about the Society as a whole, please check the Tibetan Buddhist Society's principal branch web site.