Healing & Good Health
When you or a loved one is experiencing illness, preparing for surgery or recovering from medical treatment, special prayers can be offered for healing, peace of mind and relief from suffering.
Enquire about healing prayersOur services
Weekly classes and practices, rituals and pastoral care for Bhutanese families and the wider Canberra community.
Weekly programs
Classes and practices
Weekly classes and spiritual practices for children, families and the wider community.
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For children
Bhutanese Language and Culture School
Comprehensive language and culture learning program covering Dzongkha reading, writing, speaking, Bhutanese traditions, and values.
Details and enrol a child 02 For adults · freeChoedtshog Singye Tsewa
A community practice of offering and blessing, open to new and experienced practitioners.
Details and register 03 For adults · freeDroenchoe (Tara) Practice
Weekly Saturday practice under guidance, welcoming new and experienced practitioners on a spiritual learning journey.
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Core services
Our core services
Key spiritual and community services for Bhutanese families and the wider Canberra community.
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Spiritual Services
Household rituals, pujas, group teachings, meditation sessions, and Dharma guidance.
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Special Rituals
Prayers and ceremonies by occasion: healing, long life, protection, memorials, new homes and more.
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Cultural Preservation
Programs and activities that preserve Bhutanese identity, language, customs and traditions.
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Pastoral Care
Compassionate support for illness, bereavement, family hardship and personal challenges.
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Community Events
Religious observances and cultural events that foster unity, harmony and community connection.
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Special rituals & prayer services
Rituals by occasion
Traditional Bhutanese Buddhist prayers and ceremonies for important moments in life. Whether you are seeking prayers for healing, longevity, protection, prosperity or a loved one who has passed away, choose the occasion to see which rituals may be appropriate, then contact us for guidance.
- Healing & Good HealthIllness · Surgery · Recovery
- Long Life & Birthday BlessingsBirthdays · Elderly · Longevity
- Protection & Removal of ObstaclesLife difficulties · Misfortune · Protection
- Prayers for Deceased Loved OnesFunerals · 49-day prayers · Anniversaries
- Prosperity & SuccessBusiness · Financial well-being · New ventures
- New Home, Housewarming & BlessingsHousewarming · Moving · New beginnings
- Family Well-being & HarmonyFamily peace · Children · General well-being
Long Life & Birthday Blessings
Longevity prayers are traditionally performed to seek blessings for a long, healthy and meaningful life. They are especially suitable for birthdays, elderly family members and special family celebrations.
Enquire about longevity prayersProtection & Removal of Obstacles
Traditional protection and purification rituals are performed when individuals or families encounter persistent difficulties, uncertainties or obstacles. These prayers seek to pacify negative influences and encourage favourable circumstances.
Enquire about protection ritualsPrayers for Deceased Loved Ones
Prayers for deceased beings are an important part of Bhutanese Buddhist tradition. These ceremonies are dedicated to the peaceful transition of consciousness, purification and the accumulation of merit for the departed.
Enquire about memorial prayersProsperity & Success
Prosperity rituals are traditionally performed to cultivate generosity, abundance and favourable conditions for personal and professional activities.
Enquire about prosperity prayersNew Home, Housewarming & Blessings
House blessing and purification rituals are performed to create an auspicious environment and seek peace, harmony and well-being for everyone living or working in a new space.
Enquire about house blessingsFamily Well-being & Harmony
Families may request prayers for peace, harmony, compassion and the well-being of children, parents and relatives. These prayers can be arranged during significant family occasions or whenever spiritual support is desired.
Enquire about family prayersThe rituals listed are traditional suggestions. If you are not sure which is right, simply tell us the occasion and our Lam will guide you.
Opportunity to Sponsor
Support monthly ritual programs
We warmly welcome sponsorship from individuals, families, and groups to help sustain these monthly rituals at the Centre.
The following monthly rituals are available for sponsorship.
Sponsor a ritual
For sponsorship availability and further details, please contact Khenpo Sonam or Namgay (BBCC Program Coordinator) at 0434 522 720.
Call 0434 522 720
Request a service
Request a ritual or pastoral support
For household rituals, pujas, blessings, or support during illness and bereavement, contact the Centre and we will arrange it with our Lams.
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