The Great Stupa of
Universal Compassion
A sacred landmark in the heart of Bendigo
Visit the Great Stupa
Experience one of Australia’s largest cultural attractions.
Immerse yourself in culture, architecture, art and interfaith harmony at the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion.
Located just outside of Bendigo, only 2 hours from Melbourne and 15 minutes from Bendigo.
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25 Sandhurst Town Road, Myers Flat (Bendigo)
VIC 3556
What's on
Lunar New Year
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Celebrate the Year of the Snake with 10 days of festivities, including cultural events, family activities, and more at the Great Stupa.
Illumin8
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Celebrate peace and harmony at ILLUMIN8: Festival of Light and Peace, with stunning light displays, performances, vegan food, and Buddhist ceremonies.
Enlighten
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Experience an immersive light show transforming the Peace Park into a dazzling nightscape, with projections on the Great Stupa under a starry sky.
Vegecareian Festival
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Enjoy a celebration of vegetarian and vegan food, live cooking demos, craft stalls, and blessings for furry friends in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
Discover unique treasures
at the Great Stupa
Gift Shop
Unique treasures at the Great Stupa Shop
Memorials at the Great Stupa
Dedicated to interfaith harmony, an everlasting resting place of remembrance.
The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion is surrounded by memorial walls, trees and beautiful roses. The landscaped gardens are set against the tranquil backdrop of prayer wheels, meandering pathways, water features, and is an ideal place for quiet reflection and peaceful meditation.
StupaView Café
A warm, inviting vegetarian cafe offering fresh, flavourful dishes, open 7 days a week.
Opened in 2018 as an extension of the Great Stupa; we serve seasonal lunch, desserts and barista coffee, teas and iced drinks. Come and relax inside on our comfy lounges or outdoors in the courtyard overlooking the Peace Park and the Great Stupa. No bookings required.
Support our vision
“When we donate to The Great Stupa we help create a holy object that will provide unbelievable benefit to countless sentient beings for thousands of years.”
Lama Zopa Rinpoche
General donation
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Make a once-off or reoccurring donation directly to The Great Stupa.
General donation
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Make a once-off or reoccurring donation directly to The Great Stupa.
General donation
- Amount
Make a once-off or reoccurring donation directly to The Great Stupa.
General donation
- Amount
Make a once-off or reoccurring donation directly to The Great Stupa.
General donation
- Amount
Make a once-off or reoccurring donation directly to The Great Stupa.
General donation
- Amount
Make a once-off or reoccurring donation directly to The Great Stupa.
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Contact us
- +61 3 5446 7568
- info@stupa.org.au
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25 Sandhurst Town Road,
Myers Flat (Bendigo)
VIC 3556
Opening hours
- The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Weekdays 9 am – 5 pm
Weekends & Public Holidays
10:30 am – 5 pm
Christmas Day CLOSED
- StupaView Cafe
Weekdays 9 am – 3 pm
Weekends & Public Holidays
10:30 am – 3 pm
Christmas Day CLOSED
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