Illumin8 Festival – Australian Buddhism’s Hidden Gem
When you think of Australia, you don’t immediately think of Buddhism. Picture open skies, beaches, the bush and cute furry animals. The state of Victoria has all of that and more, and on our recent visit to the Great Stupa’s Illumin8 Festival we were able to combine those well-known elements of Australia with a unique Buddhist pilgrimage.
You can meet your Insider before you leave home
We are excited to announce the introduction of a new service – unique ‘Meet Your Insider’ sessions, facilitated via Zoom for a our clients. These individual sessions may help you to decide if a trip is for you and is an opportunity for you to get to know your insider guide.
Chenrezig’s Pilgrimage to Japan Oct 2018
Pilgrimages are a part of nearly every religion. When followers set out there is a hope of finding virtue and gaining merit. For Buddhists, they visit places where a spiritual master once spent time, where he taught or meditated and his presence is felt often by those who visit that very place.
Why should you undertake a Pilgrimage as a Buddhist?
Pilgrimages are a part of nearly every religion. When followers set out on a spiritual journey there is the hope of finding virtue and gaining merit. For Buddhists, there is the focus of visiting places where a spiritual master once spent time, taught or meditated – and this presence is often felt by those who visit that very place.
A special experience –Dalai Lama’s teachings in Dharamsala, India
The Dalai Lama’s teachings in Dharamsala are up there on one of the all time experiences to put on your bucket list.