White Tara, radiant and peaceful, is revered as the embodiment of healing, vitality, and long life. Her practice strengthens our connection to inner peace, resilience, and wellbeing — qualities much needed in a world of constant change and challenge.

During this weekend retreat, Venerable Tony Beaumont will guide us into the profound yet accessible practice of White Tara. Through teachings, guided meditation, and mantra recitation, we will explore how to draw on White Tara’s blessings for physical and mental health, as well as for the deep renewal of our spiritual journey.

What to Expect

Teachings on White Tara’s symbolism, qualities, and relevance for modern practitioners.
Guided meditations and mantra recitation to connect with Tara’s healing energy.
Discussions and Q&A to explore how Tara’s practice can support daily life.
Space for silence and reflection in the peaceful setting of Mahamudra Centre.

This retreat is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. No prior knowledge of Buddhism is required — simply an openness to explore practices that bring peace and resilience.

Why White Tara?

White Tara is associated with vitality, health, and longevity, but her blessings extend beyond physical wellbeing. She represents the inner strength and clarity we need to live fully and compassionately. Practicing with White Tara can support us in caring for ourselves, others, and our world with greater awareness and balance.

About Venerable Tony Beaumont

Ven. Tony Beaumont first made direct contact with the Buddhadharma in Nepal and India in 1976 -1977 during which time he attended 2 one-month long Kopan Lam-rim courses and their retreats, and a then a three-month group Vajrasattva retreat at Tushita in Dharamshala.

On returning to Australia, he trained and worked as a psychiatric nurse, then in the 1980’s was based at Chenrezig Institute during which time he served at different times as the cook, office worker and gardener.

In 1991 he took novice ordination with Kirti Tshenshab Rinpoche at Kopan and in 1993 took full ordination with Geshe Yeshe Topden at Lama Tsong Khapa Institute in Italy.

Following ordination as a monk in 1991, he lived for seventeen years at two different FPMT monasteries, at Nalanda Monastery in France and at Thubten Shedrup Ling monastery in Bendigo, where he served as director. He has led retreats and courses at various FPMT Centres throughout the world, as well as teaching in prisons and schools.

Practical Details

📅 Dates: Friday 13 February – Sunday 15 February, 2026

📍 Mahamudra Centre for Universal Unity, Colville, Coromandel

✨ Format: Residential retreat including teachings, guided meditation, mantra recitation, and discussion.

👥 Who can attend: Open to everyone — from complete beginners to experienced practitioners.