Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre

Vajrasattva and Medicine Buddha Practice, 2nd and 4th Sunday of the Month For Initiated practitioners only
2026-05-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-24 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-14 09:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Vajrasattva Practice is an extremely powerful purification meditation. 9.00am
To be able to practice it correctly, you need to receive the teachings and transmission of the mantra from a qualified Teacher. This is to prevent any misunderstanding or incorrect view of the practice.

Medicine Buddha Practice is a healing practice treasured by many in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. 9.30am
It is a powerful healing practice and mantra recitation that can be used for oneself or dedicated to others.

Sunday Morning Meditation - Nancy, Facilitator
2026-05-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre, 348 Severin Street, Cairns, QLD, 4879, Australia
The Meditation starts with some simple Buddhist prayers to set out motivation and finish with a beautiful dedication of the merit prayer.
The sessions consist of 2 x 24 minute silent sessions interspersed with the gong. These sessions are for those who have some meditation experience and are used to meditating without guidance. For those who are not able to sit on a cushion, chairs are available.

We try to keep the meditation instructions to a minimum so as not to cause any conflict with the many varied styles of meditation. For those new to meditation we have Guided Meditations with instructions on a Tuesday evening throughout the year and details are posted on our website.
No bookings necessary, by donation.
What to bring

a sarong to cover cushion/chair
wear comfortable, respectful clothing

Tuesday Evening Guided Meditations Bookings essential via Trybookink link below.
2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre, 348 Severin Street, Cairns, QLD, 4879, Australia
Tuesday Evening Guided Meditations 28th April to 23 June 2026
Venerable Rinchen will lead the guided meditations which include instructions on both Shamatha and Vipassana Meditation techniques as well as the 4 Immeasurable meditations, Loving Kindness, Comapassion, Joy and Equanimity. These evenings are suitable for both beginners and regular meditators.
The cost is $10 per session and and is also available via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent after 5pm each Tuesday for the evening session.
If you are attending in person please bring a sarong/towel to cover cushion or chair and please do not attend if you have any cold or flu like symptoms.
Bookings are essential via our Trybooking link on: https://www.trybooking.com/DLMTU

Chenrezig Practice - Wednesday mornings at 9.30am
2026-05-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-27 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-03 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-10 09:30 - 10:30
We do the practice of Chenrezig – Avolokiteshvara, every Wednesday morning at 9.30am and dedicate it to those who are sick, suffering and recently deceased.
We have a healing list with names of people in the community who are in need of prayers and we also have a list for those who have died. We offer prayers and mantras on their behalf and many have found this very helpful in both the healing and grieving process. It is a simple, beautiful, yet quite profound practice

It is preferable if people have had the transmission of the Mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum”.
For those who are new and don’t have the transmission to this practice, we recommend that you sit in and listen for the first time, as a meditation practice.
The practice takes around 45 minutes and is chanted mainly in English except for some Sanskrit verses.

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About Chenrezig – Avolokiteshvara

Wednesday Morning Meditation
2026-05-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre, 348 Severin Street, Cairns, QLD, 4879, Australia
The Meditation sessions begin with some simple Buddhist prayers to set our motivation and end with a beautiful dedication prayer.
The sessions consist of 2 x 24 minute silent sessions interspersed with the gong. These sessions are for those who have some meditation experience and are used to meditating without guidance. For those who are not able to sit comfortably on a cushion, chairs are available.

We try to keep the meditation instructions to a minimum so as not to cause any conflict with the many varied styles of meditation. For those new to meditation we have Guided Meditations with instructions on a Tuesday evening throughout the year and details are posted on our website.
No bookings necessary, by donation.
What to bring

a sarong to cover cushion/chair
wear comfortable, respectful clothing

Green Tara Practice Sundays 7.30am
2026-05-17 07:30 - 09:00, 2026-05-24 07:30 - 09:00, 2026-06-07 07:30 - 09:00, 2026-06-14 07:30 - 09:00
Green Tara Ritual is done in most Tibetan Monasteries daily to dispel obstacles and to help all Dharma activities.
It is a lively, active practice involving lots of chanting and musical instruments, including the drum, bells, cymbals and conch. Green Tara is the swift-action Goddess who comes quickly when called, to help relieve the suffering of all sentient beings.
Venerable Rinchen leads the practice every Sunday when she is in residence. Everyone is welcome to attend but check the calendar to make sure it is on that weekend.

It takes around and hour and half and for those who are not familiar with this kind of practice it might be best to sit and listen for the first time as it can be a little difficult to follow.
The initiation for Green Tara was given by His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche when he blessed our centre in 2006 and again by His Holiness Sakya Trizin in 2009 when he gave the 21 Tara Empowerment as part of his visit to Cairns. There are many legends and stories of Green Tara.

Sunday Morning Meditation - Rob, Facilitator
2026-05-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre, 348 Severin Street, Cairns, QLD, 4879, Australia

Sunday Morning Meditation - Jim, Facilitator
2026-05-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre, 348 Severin Street, Cairns, QLD, 4879, Australia

Tuesday Evening Guided Meditations Bookings essential via Trybookink link below.
2026-05-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre, 348 Severin Street, Cairns, QLD, 4879, Australia
Tuesday Evening Guided Meditations 28 April to 23 June 2026
Venerable Rinchen will lead the guided meditations which include instructions on both Shamatha and Vipassana Meditation techniques as well as the 4 Immeasurable meditations, Loving Kindness, Comapassion, Joy and Equanimity. These evenings are suitable for both beginners and regular meditators.
The cost is $10 per session and and is also available via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent after 5pm each Tuesday for the evening session.
If you are attending in person please bring a sarong/towel to cover cushion or chair and please do not attend if you have any cold or flu like symptoms.
Bookings are essential via our Trybooking link on: https://www.trybooking.com/DLMTU

Patrick Kearney - Weekend Retreat on Serenity and Insight - 29th to 31st May
2026-05-29 19:00 - 2026-05-31 16:30 | Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre, 348 Severin Street, Cairns, QLD, 4879, Australia
Public talk 7pm: Serenity and insight – this talk is the introduction to the weekend teachings.
The Friday Public talk is the beginning of the weekend teachings and is included in the cost for those attending the weekend. The talk, however, is open to the general public and you are welcome to attend by donation.
Patrick will begin the retreat with this introductory talk and then guide us to explore serenity and insight, the two essential wings of the practice. Serenity calms the heart. Insight clariﬁes the mind. What does the Buddha mean by these terms? Are we talking about two different projects? What kinds of practice emerge from serenity and insight? Tonight we will introduce and discuss how the Buddha’s teaching on serenity and insight frames our practice. These teachings are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators.
Workshop Saturday 30th from 8.45am for 9am start till 5pm and Sunday 31st May 8.45am to 4.30pm
On serenity and insight
The Buddha divides practice into the two frameworks of serenity and insight. Serenity (samatha) can also be translated as “calm abiding.” We need our hearts to be calm and our minds clear if we are to be able to gain insight. Serenity calms and soothes the heart. Insight (vipassanā) is what we see and understand once our hearts are calmed and our minds are clear.
In this workshop we will explore both serenity and insight. On Saturday we will emphasise serenity. On Sunday we will emphasise insight. While these are separate projects, yet they are intimately entwined.
Cost for the weekend includes light vegetarian lunch and refreshments: $ 120 member/concession $140 non members
Book early to avoid disappointment, bookings essential on: https://www.trybooking.com/DIMKA
Please bring sarong/towel for chair or cushion, comfortable clothing and reminder only lidded water bottles/cups in the Gompa. Please be on time out of respect for the teacher and fellow participants and do not attend if you are sick or unwell. Much gratitude.
Patrick Kearney teaches retreats, workshops and classes around Australia and abroad. He teaches both the techniques of meditation and the theory that underlies them. You can find out more on his website: https://patrickkearney.net/

Sunday Morning Meditation - Emma, Facilitator
2026-06-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Khacho Yulo Ling Buddhist Centre, 348 Severin Street, Cairns, QLD, 4879, Australia

Woyaya Fundraising Concert - Saturday June 13 at 6pm - 7pm
2026-06-13 18:00 - 19:00
Come and join Jane Younghusband and the Woyaya Choir singing songs from around the world. An amazing concert celebrating a diverse range of songs from different parts of the world and cultures. This is also a fundraising event that Jane and the choir offer to the Buddhist Centre, we are always so grateful for their on going support as well as the support given by those who attend. A beautiful evening of song. Please book as seating is limited,
Bookings are available via their Trybooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1566413
