Join us for a special evening of joy, culture, and community as we celebrate the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama — a milestone moment honouring one of the world’s most respected spiritual leaders.
To mark this significant occasion, 2025 has been declared the Year of Compassion — a global celebration of His Holiness’s life, teachings, and lasting legacy.
This year’s Enlighten event will be a vibrant and meaningful experience, featuring traditional Tibetan performances, delicious food, and activities for the whole family. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the Dalai Lama’s message of peace and compassion while enjoying a night of celebration.
Event highlights include:
- Traditional Tibetan dance and music performances
- Authentic Tibetan food
- Family-friendly birthday celebrations, including birthday cake
- Buddhist activities such as Bathing the Baby Buddha and light offerings
Whether you’re coming to celebrate, to learn, or to enjoy the cultural richness of the evening, this is a gathering open to all. We welcome you to join us in honouring the 90th birthday of His Holiness and to take part in this special Year of Compassion.
Enlighten is a series of night events, celebrating significant cultural occasions. With light displays throughout the garden and light projected on the Great Stupa, it is an exclusive opportunity to enjoy a starry evening after dark at the largest Buddhist stupa outside Asia. It is an exclusive opportunity to view the Great Stupa after dark, but more than that, an event that sheds light on all beings. Lama Zopa Rinpoche has said “The Great Stupa will enlighten the world.”
Enlighten
Tickets:
$18 Adult (16+) | $8 Child (3-16) | $45 Family (2 adults + 2 children) | $0 (Children under 3)
Date:
Saturday 5 July 2025
Time:
6pm to 9pm
Entry Fee:
$18 Adult (16+)
$8 Child (3-16)
$45 Family (2 adults + 2 children)
$0 (Children under 3)
Tickets available on the door unless sold out
Location:
The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Bendigo, Australia
Getting There:
By car is the best way to get to The Great Stupa Bendigo which is located at 25 Sandhurst Town Road, Myers Flat, Victoria, Australia. We encourage you to carpool where possible.
Unfortunately at this stage there is no public transport directly to the venue.
Car
Our address is 25 Sandhurst Town Road, Myers Flat (Bendigo), Victoria, Australia.
Plenty of parking is available on site.
Train to Bendigo
- Visit V/Line’s website for train times.
- From Bendigo Station catch a bus or taxi to The Great Stupa.
- From Eaglehawk Station catch a bus or taxi to The Great Stupa.
Bus
- Catch Route 54 service from Bendigo Station to Maiden Gully, from Maiden Gully a taxi to The Great Stupa.
- Catch Route 52 service from Bendigo Station to Eaglehawk, from Eaglehawk a taxi to The Great Stupa.
Taxi
Catch a taxi from any location directly to The Great Stupa call 13 10 08.
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