Buddha House is a centre for Buddhist study and meditation, located in the suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia.

We are are an entirely volunteer run organization without any paid staff. All fees are used to support course offerings. We have a wide-ranging program from Learn to Meditate classes for beginners, to advanced classes on Buddhist philosophy and practice.

Trying to find your way to Buddha House? See our Location Map. For public transport information, see this page. 

Venerable Tenzin Chodron is a Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition who has studied Buddhist philosophy at Chenrezig Institute in Queensland for 12 years. During this time she has worked with Karuna Hospice Service, offering Spiritual Care to those preparing for the end of life. In addition, Chodron has many years’ experience as a social worker, counsellor, group facilitator and presenter.

Next Sessions:

Saturdays 10 am to 12pm,

9th to 30th June 2012 

In 1974 Thubten Yeshe (T.Y.) met her teachers Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche. For five years she studied in Nepal and India, during which time she was ordained as a Buddhist nun. She remained a nun for nine years. T.Y. has received teachings over the years from many lamas, including Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche, Geshe Ngawang Dargyey, Kyabje Song Rinpoche, Ribur Rinpoche, Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Since those early days, she has lived and worked in FPMT centers around the world. In 1985 she moved to Australia, where she teaches, lead retreats and engages in other work within the FPMT