Start your day with a clear and alert mind as the Monks from Tashi Lhunpo offer a special meditation experience employing mantra recitation – energy-based sounds which produce vibrations within the universe. The word “mantra” is derived from two Sanskrit words – man meaning mind and tra meaning “to protect or to free from”. By the end of the session you will have a general understanding of effective meditation techniques to help you face the world.

Turbine  Every morning 9am FREE

Tibetan medicine uses observation, healing and correction of physical, mental and energetic imbalances to address the well-being of the individual. This ancient form of holistic health care arose out of early indigenous Tibetan society and draws upon the ancient healing traditions of China, Persia, India and Greece. This is your opportunity to experience traditional Tibetan diagnostic and healing techniques with a personal consultation with Dr. Tsering Thakchoe.

Tsering Thakchoe Drungtso is a traditional Tibetan doctor graduated from Tibetan Medical and Astrological College (Men-Tsee-Khang) Dharamsala, India. He has been editor of many noted Tibetan magazines for health and well-being. He has a deep understanding of modern and traditional medicines and  travelled extensively around the globe for healing seminars. He was also awarded the status of Visiting Research Associate Scholar and member at the Darwin College, Cambridge, UK in 2005. Doctor Tsering is a compassionate traditional practitioner while keeping the values of changing modern world.

Park Mezzanine Special pre-bookings required only limited place. $50($45con) Phone Box Office (07) 3358 8600

The practice of drawing the Buddha is like a meditation, helping to purify negativities of body, speech and mind. Spend time with master painter Karma Phuntsok and explore your own creative skills while following a traditional grid to create an image of the historical Buddha. Karma expertly teaches the basic techniques and principles of Tibetan drawing and explains historical conventions for the creation of traditional images. Suitable for everyone, including beginners.

Materials for Students:
Required:      A3 Stretched canvas  (16×20 inches)
Paint Brushes        (1, 2,3)
Pencil            (1 soft, 1 hard)
Drawing Paper    (A4 x 1)
Acrylic Paint (red, blue, yellow, white, green, black, orange)Optional:Right triangles(2recommended) ,T-square or Ruler Compass, Tracing Paper (A4 x 1)

Graffiti Room Thurs 2^nd Feb 9:30 am, Fri 3^rd  Feb 3pm, Sat 4^th Feb 9:30am. $25($20con)

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Chakra Healing Through Aromatherapy Workshop- We invite you to learn about the chakras and how, when used with aromatherapy, they become one of the most dynamic tools for personal and spiritual growth. Chakras represent the major energy centres of our bodies and are connected to our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Subtle aromatherapy draws on the energetic or vibrational qualities of the essential oils which can be used in restoring your harmonic resonance. We invite you to learn about the chakras and how, when used with aromatherapy, they become one of the most dynamic tools for personal and spiritual growth.

Learn from qualified aromatherapist, author of the Complete Guide to Aromatherapy and Perfect Potion founder and managing director Sal Battaglia at this educational workshop.

Park Mezzanine Fri 2nd Feb 11.30am only one session so don’t miss out. $25($20con)

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Sound healing is a beautiful way to clear and balance energies within the body and is used as a support for other treatments in the healing process. Join Thinley as he demonstrates how the healing vibrations created by Tibetan singing bowls and Tibetan bells utilise soundwaves to clear, rebalance and ground energy bodies and channels of flow. This is one workshop guaranteed to leave you feeling refreshed and re-energised.

Graffiti Room Thurs 2nd Feb 11.30am  $25($20con) Phone Box Office (07) 3358 8600 or click

Tibetan Ritual Dance-The Tashi Lhunpo Monks of Tibet teach a simple Cham, or sacred dance, which is a feature of many Tibetan festivals.  Accompanied by traditional Tibetan instruments, the Cham dancer performs solemn movements passed on in oral instruction from master to student. Described as “meditation in action” this ancient dance possesses many levels of meaning and is seen as a practice for purification and overcoming negative obstacles.

Turbine Thurs 2nd, Fri 3rd Feb 1:30pm FREE

Hand Mudra – The Great Hand Gestures-Mudras are a non-verbal mode of communication and self-expression, consisting of hand gestures and finger postures. Mudras constitute a highly stylized form of body or hand language; an external expression of ‘inner resolve’, suggesting this form of communication is more powerful than the spoken word. Tashi Lhunpo monks will share their knowledge of Chagya with the participants.

Turbine  Fri 3rd Feb 9.30am FREE

Why Tibet? Grassroots Workshop-Ever wanted to take action for Tibet but don’t know where to start? Hosted by the Australia Tibet Council, this session addresses ways to promote human rights and democratic freedoms and encourage a peaceful and lasting solution to the Tibetan situation. Come along for an opportunity to meet others who care about Tibet and consider some of the ways we can all support the Tibetan community and help to create a better future.

Park Mezzanine Sat 4th Feb 3pm FREE

Tibetan Calligraphy-Learn the fundamentals of Tibetan calligraphy with artist Karma Phuntsok. Karma teaches the formation of Tibetan script which is commonly used to write mantras and prayers and traditionally practised as a daily meditation. Tibetan calligraphy can be appreciated purely for its aesthetic beauty and, at the same time, for the profundity of Tibetan philosophy expressed by simple strokes of a bamboo pen. 

Graffiti Room Thurs 2nd Feb 3pm $25($20con)

Phone Box Office (07) 3358 8600 or click

Namka Workshop -This workshop presents the simple, symbolic mechanics of Namka or Sky Weaving. While not well known in the west, Namka is one of a number of practices which pre-date the arrival of Buddhism in Tibet, later becoming absorbed into Buddhist tradition. Namkha weaving consists of individual thread-crosses using two or more sticks and threads of coloured wool or silk. The colours of the namka are symbolic of the elements (blue, green, red, white, and yellow for space, air, fire, water, and earth respectively).

Turbine Every day All ages welcome. FREE