Chenrezig Institute at Eudlo, Sunshine Coast hinterland is a centre for Buddhist study, retreat, meditation and practice. It is one of the oldest established Buddhist centers in the Western World, being founded in the early 1970's.
It is a delightful experience for the compassionate traveler to spend a few hours there, having lunch and partaking in a discussion on the meaning of the Buddhist tradition. You can also spend longer time there in a retreat enjoying Buddhist teachings. Currently the Centre is a home of two Tibetan Lamas and a community of ordained nuns and monks, students, residents, volunteers and guests.
To get there requires a drive up the hill and an effort to walk lots of steps or drag a wheelchair up a steep hill but it is really worth it. The lunch at the cafe is excellent. The scenery and the atmosphere is breathtaking. Even the insects like it as they are not harmed or killed for sticking to your fingers.
What you need to do though, when planning your visit, is to get on Internet, check the current program and either send them an email or phone to book your lunch and other planned activities.
If you require wheelchair access or otherwise need help, you need to let them know. The centre is not well prepared for this as it is very high on the hills with gravel roads and steps everywhere. There is lots of goodwill and kindness available and thus all the hardship will be overcome.
A visit to the Garden of Enlightenment at the retreat is also a treat. It has a large Stupa that is surrounded with a lovely garden hosting smaller Stupas.
Our time was well spent there. We also took some time visiting the gift shop listening to music, browsing books and other information about the centre, it's activities and the general Buddhist way of life.
If a compassionate traveler would like to know more about the Buddhist tradition. The Chenrezig Institute is a member of the Foundation of Preserving the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). Lots of worthwhile information about this can be found by googling the Internet.
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