Visiting Us
We are delighted for you to visit us! Come a little early and join us in reception for complimentary tea and biscuits, or enjoy some quiet time in the meditation hall (gompa) before class.
Please check our calendar for dates, or give us a call and we can arrange a time especially (see detailed opening hours below).
We are happy to accompany students attending evening classes to your car or the bus stop at night after class.
To help make your visit more comfortable, here are some practical considerations that help keep LTC comfortable and inviting, a peaceful refuge, and a home away from home.
Public Transport
We are just 50 m from the Camp Hill City Express bus stop (stop 30). The area is well-lit, and busses come every 5-10 minutes.
Outbound from the city, get the Carindale 200 from the Myer Centre Platform C or the Carindale 222 from City Hall. Both of these buses also stop at the Cultural Centre and at Southbank. (The Queensland Uni 209 route also passes us, as does the Carindale 204 but it is much slower)
Parking
Onsite parking is reserved for wheelchair access, volunteers, and class teachers.
There is parking in the side streets near us, on both sides of the road. Please be mindful of our neighbours and leave enough space for them to get out of their driveways.
There is limited parking on the main road at the front, as much of it has a yellow line – including our neighbour’s driveway!
Social Conduct
In and around the Centre, we ask you to keep the five Buddhist precepts, or code of behaviour:
1. Respect all beings; no aggression or killing (yes, that includes insects)
2. Take only what is freely given (no stealing)
3. Speak the truth (no lying)
4. Behave modestly (no improper sexuality)
5. Eat and drink healthily (no intoxicants, including tobacco)
Dress Code
We take off shoes and hats in the gompa (please keep them on if you need to for medical reasons). Out of respect for the monks and nuns, we ask you to abide by the ‘neck-to-knee’ principle. This means trousers or skirts that cover your knees when you sit, and no bare shoulders. If in doubt, bring a light shawl or wrap (this can also help if you find yourself right next to the air-conditioning!)
Accessible Hall
The main hall (gompa) is fully accessible, with a ramp leading up to the doors at the street entrance. There is an accessible toilet on the same level.
Please park onsite and ring before you come so we can have someone open the doors for you.
Hearing Loop
The main hall (gompa) is fitted with a T-switch hearing loop.
Opening Hours
Meditation Hall
The main hall (gompa) opens half and hour before and after classes.
If you wish to visit the hall for private prayer please contact us so we can open up a little earlier for you.
The hall is climate controlled. We have a COVID-safe plan in place, including CO2 monitors and HEPA air filters.
MEDITATION HALL IS OPEN
Before and after class
Shop & Library
Our Gift Shop is run by volunteers who can help you with Dharma books, incense, cards, statues, thangkas, ritual items, brocades and more! You can also pick up your hard-copy class notes.
The Library, just next to reception, is also a great place to browse and relax before class! (You must be an LTC member in order to borrow the books).
SHOP & LIBRARY OPEN
Half an hour before classes begin
AND ALSO SUNDAYS
9 am – 1 pm
Yoga Classes
We host regular yoga classes several times a week. Cost is $20 per session (cash only please). Arrive 10 minutes early so you have time to register. Sessions are 75 minutes. BYO water bottle and mat if you have one.
MONDAYS
9.30 am – 10.45 am
7.00 pm – 8.15 pm
WEDNESDAYS
9.30 am – 10.45 am