Wisdom & Empowerment

2025 Buddhist Dharma Talk and Blessing Ceremony

A Sacred Day of Wisdom & Blessings

24 August 2025

Sydney Town Hall (Centennial Hall)

Special event

Free (Donations welcome)

Co-organised by Kadri Bodhi Monastery Inc and the Metta Centre

In a time of turmoil and uncertainty, generational and technological changes, Buddhist leaders and practitioners around the world are rising up in unity to offer words of wisdom and powerful prayers to bring peace, respect and kindness to the world around us. Throughout July and August, the 12th Australia Kagyu Monlam will be hosted in different parts of Sydney, culminating in this auspicious event in Sydney Town Hall. Buddhists and non-Buddhists are all invited to attend this extraordinary event, as we join in dialogue and prayer for world peace. We will be guiding participants through the universal values of Loving-kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity, so as to make them real in our hearts and in the world around us.

PROGRAM

Session 1: Wisdom teachings (9:30 AM – 12:30 PM)

- Blessings from Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche, regent of the Karmapa, revered as an emanation of Vajrapāṇi

- Buddhist talk from Bhante Sujato, Founder of Sutta Central

- Performances

- And more!

Session 2: Empowerment Ceremony (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

- led by esteemed Vajrayāna masters

Contact: Helen Han, Kadri Bodhi Monastery, 0413149136

For more details about Monlam Australia, visit https://monlamaustralia.com/