A spiritual home for the Bhutanese community in Canberra
Prayers and rituals, Dzongkha for our children, and a place to gather — guided by our Resident Lam and open to everyone.
Come as you are
Learn and practise with us
Learn Dzongkha
Dzongkha, Driglam Namzha and Buddhist values for children, every Sunday in term.
- 250 students, 14 teachers
- 2 campuses · ages 6+ Years
Droenchoe (Tara)
Weekly Tara practice with our Lams, free and open to everyone, new or experienced.
- Saturdays · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Guided by our Resident Lam
Choedtshog
Choedtshog Singye Tsewa, a community practice of offering and blessing.
- 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- New and experienced welcome
Guided by our Lams
Appointed by the Zhung Dratshang, our Lams lead prayers, rituals and teachings, and are here for households in times of joy and need.
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“A place of prayer, learning, and unity, serving present and future generations.”
The Bhutanese Buddhist and Cultural Centre, Canberra Incorporated was established in 2017 upon the blessings of the Central Monastic Body of Bhutan (Zhung Dratshang), with the noble aim of promoting Bhutanese culture and providing religious and spiritual services to the Bhutanese community in Canberra.
- 2017Founded with the blessings of the Zhung Dratshang
- 2023Registered charity
- NextA Bhutanese temple in Canberra
Every gift sustains the Centre
The Centre runs on the generosity of our community. Sponsor a monthly ritual, become a patron, or give once towards a Bhutanese temple in Canberra.
Ways to giveCeremonies and gatherings
Sponsor a monthly ritual
Families and friends sponsor these rituals each month, for a loved one, a birthday or merit for all beings.
Your first visit, made easy
Everyone is welcome at the Centre. Here are the questions families and newcomers ask us most.
Ask us anythingDo I need to be Buddhist or Bhutanese to come?
No. Our weekly Tara and Choedtshog practices are free and open to everyone, whether you are new to practice or experienced.
How do I enrol my child in the Dzongkha School?
Create a parent account, add your child's details, and enrol once they are verified. Classes run on Sundays during ACT school terms for children aged 6+ Years. See enrolment steps
When and where do classes and practice happen?
Dzongkha classes are held on Sundays at two Canberra campuses, with morning and afternoon sessions. Every Saturday, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Campuses and times
Can I sponsor a ritual or request a household puja?
Yes. Choose a date for a monthly ritual, or call 0434 522 720 to arrange household rituals, blessings or pastoral support with our Lams.
How else can I support the Centre?
You can donate by bank transfer or become a patron. Every gift helps sustain the Centre and our mission of building a Bhutanese temple in Canberra.