Tibetan Buddhist Society Melbourne
Peaceful Land of Joy Meditation Centre
Visitors to the Tibetan Buddhist Society (TBS) in Yuroke sometimes ask how we maintain our teaching program, buildings and gardens. The centre is, and always has been, a completely volunteer-run organisation.
Helping to sustain and develop this beautiful centre of peace and Mahayana Buddhist learning is a richly rewarding and meaningful experience for us as volunteers, and we warmly invite you to join us (see benefits of volunteering).
Being a Buddhist is not a requirement of volunteering. We respect all religious and philosophical traditions that support the values of compassion, kindness and inclusion. We welcome interest and involvement by anyone who would like to be part of bringing these values to life.
Volunteers are welcome to get involved in one or more areas of the centre’s activities (see volunteer options). Some of us start by coming to gardening on a Saturday morning – a great way to chat with fellow gardeners and enjoy a home cooked lunch! Others join one of the regular working bees or help out at a festival, class or retreat.
You may also like to try-out volunteering to see how you like it, without any expectation of ongoing commitment (see FAQs).
Whether you are a new or seasoned volunteer, if you would also like to be part of shaping the future of the TBS, you are welcome to join one of the teams that manage the different centre activities, such as the garden, retreats or community support (see more about teams).
By continuing to maintain and develop the beautiful temple, lovely gardens, and activities of the TBS, we also support the broader Australian community of which we are part.
In so doing, we honour the vision, wisdom and kindness of our precious founder and teacher, the Venerable Geshe Acharya Thubten Loden, who has reincarnated as Loden Rinpoche. Loden Rinpoche’s identification gives us all renewed inspiration and we welcome you to be part of this new chapter.
If you would like more information about joining our volunteer community, please complete this form or ask to chat with any team member or a director if you are onsite at the centre. You can also call us on (03) 9333 1770 and leave a message stating your contact details and area(s) you might be interested in, so we can connect you with a relevant team member. See also where to start.
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