About

Biography

Venerable Tenpa Bejanke is a Buddhist nun, ordained in the Tibetan tradition since 2002. In 2005 she moved to Canberra and in late 2006 she commenced a traditional, silent, solitary retreat for three and a half years. Tenpa had her set practices; however, for her it was the addition of the Four Immeasurable Thoughts that proved significant in bringing about a profound inner transformation. This mindfulness practice brought a depth of awareness, love and compassion into her life that she had not previously experienced.

Since leaving retreat Tenpa has found her niche as a Spiritual Care Practitioner and Buddhist Chaplain in the healthcare system, she is also a Disaster Recovery Chaplain with the Disaster Recovery Chaplaincy Network ACT.

Tenpa has completed several Introductory, Basic and Advanced Units in Clinical Pastoral Education, as well as eighteen months of Supervisor Training. In 2016 she graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Theology. She completed a unit in ageing from the University of Tasmania, has a Certificate in Telephone counselling and is currently studying for a Certificate in Bereavement Support with the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement. Tenpa participates in online studies with Caresearch, Dementia Training Australia, Wicking Dementia Centre and Palliative Care, as well she participates in workshops with Spiritual Care Australia and the Colloquium for Ageing Perspectives and Spirituality.

Tenpa is a committee member of the Australian Sangha Association, she represents the ASA at Meaningful Ageing Australia and at the Pastoral Care Council of the ACT.

 

My Mission Statement

To create through mindfulness on the Four Immeasurable Thoughts, an internal space of awareness that invites contemplation and reflection on the self and other, with the aim to evoke lovingkindness and compassion as a foundation for resilience.