The Great Stupa Library
Encouraging study and research on Buddhism, science and interfaith harmony.
About the Great Stupa Library
The Great Stupa Library was the vision of Lama Yeshe who saw the library as a vital part of The Great Stupa.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama encouraged us to develop the library as a centre to encourage wider research, study and discussion on Buddhism, science and other religions and contemplative philosophies.
The Great Stupa Library was established in 2016 with a focus on Buddhism, science and interfaith harmony. In 2022, the Stupa received funding from the Victorian State Government to build a new library inside the Great Stupa. This together with an endowment from the Ribush family, enabled the library to be officially opened in April 2023.
A Library Advisory Committee provides governance and direction for the Library. The members of the committee are:
- Jon Breukel (BA, Dip Ed, Grad Dip Lib)
- Alison Ribush (former Director of Tara Institute and Mandala Books)
- Barbara Rozmus (BA, Grad Dip Lib, Grad Cert Mngt), a professional librarian who currently oversees the library.
The Library's mission
As outlined in the Mission Statement, the Library encourages study and research in the areas of Buddhism and the interface between faith and science, world religion and interfaith dialogue, by making its resources and facilities available to scholars, researchers and the public.
The Library aims to provide:
Research material relating to the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, including published materials and the Great Stupa Archive.
Featured Resources: Murals of Tibet
Discover one of the Great Stupa Library’s most remarkable collection holdings.
Murals of Tibet is a limited‑edition, large‑format art book presenting an extraordinary visual record of ancient Tibetan Buddhist murals. Renowned historian and photographer Thomas Laird documented these sacred artworks in exceptional detail, offering a rare insight into Tibet’s rich artistic, cultural, and spiritual heritage.
Explore the story behind this landmark project, view exclusive videos, and learn how Murals of Tibet has become an unparalleled archive in a book.
Membership
If you wish to use the Library, please fill out the Membership Application below to activate your membership.
All members must read and agree to the Membership Loans and Onsite Research Policy.
Opening Hours
Tuesday and Thursday 11:00am – 3:00pm
Donations
Donations over $2 to the Great Stupa Library are tax-deductible
If you wish to leave a donation for The Great Stupa Library via a direct deposit, the bank details are below.
Account Name: The Great Stupa Library Limited
BSB: 633 000
Account Number: 161 956 750
Reference: General donation
Receipts
Donations made to the library that are $2 or more are tax deductible; if you require a receipt for your direct deposit please email: finance@stupa.org.au
Library enquiries
For enquiries regarding the Great Stupa Library,
please email: info@stupa.org.au or call +61 3 5446 7568.
Donating Items to the Great Stupa Library
The Great Stupa Library welcomes donations of books, manuscripts, archival materials and other items that support our focus on Buddhism, contemplative traditions, interfaith dialogue and philosophy.
If you have material you would like to offer, simply complete the donation form below with a brief description of the items and their background, then email the form to library@stupa.org.au.
Our team will review your submission and be in touch regarding next steps.
Your generosity helps grow a unique collection dedicated to study, research and preservation of wisdom for future generations.
Thank you for supporting the Great Stupa Library.