This Easter long weekend the coastal village of Flinders will host a remarkable gathering of culture, spirituality, and community wellbeing with the Tibetan Healing Art & Culture Festival, taking place on the 3rd–4th April 2026.
Set against the natural beauty of the Mornington Peninsula, the festival offers a rare opportunity to experience authentic Tibetan healing traditions in a welcoming and accessible setting.
With free daytime entry and family-friendly programming, the event is expected to attract both local residents and Easter holiday visitors seeking something enriching and unique.
The festival centres on practices designed to cultivate harmony between body, mind, and spirit.
Throughout the weekend, visitors can explore a Tibetan Mandala Art Exhibition and witness the intricate symbolism of Mandala painting — a sacred practice representing balance, compassion, and interconnectedness.
Healing and wellness sessions, alongside immersive Tibetan sound healing experiences, offer practical tools for relaxation and restoration.
Children’s Art and Meditation classes provide hands-on learning and engagement, while adults can attend talks, healing sessions, and cultural demonstrations.
The festival aims to be Family-Friendly and Community-Focused.
On Friday evening, 3rd April, the festival will host a special fundraising concert in support of children in the villages of the Kham district, Eastern Tibet.
The concert features Lama Tendar, a highly realised Buddhist Gyuto monk and lineage holder of centuries-old monastic wisdom.
As a master of Mandala painting, harmonic chanting, and sound healing within the Gyuto monastery tradition, Lama Tendar has dedicated his life in Australia to sharing Tibetan cultural and spiritual knowledge for the benefit of individuals and communities alike.
Joining him is respected sound healer and musician Maestro Liam Le Kelle from Global Sound, whose immersive soundscapes complement traditional chanting practices to create a deeply moving experience.
The $50 contribution supports initiatives that align to provide access to education for children in the villages of the Kham district.