Odiyana Buddhist Centre Home ›› Local Listings ›› VIC ›› Hawthorn ›› Odiyana Buddhist Centre VIC Health Hawthorn, VIC 3122 0398132431Mobile: 0398132431https://www.odiyanacentre.org Odiyana was the birthplace of Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, the Indian Master who established Buddhism in Tibet by taming the wild inhabitants of the Tibetan plateau and transforming them through his spiritual charisma and creativity. In the 8th century he founded the Ancient Order (Nyingma) of Tibetan Buddhism. In this age of technology his teachings are more essential than ever. The present Dalai Lama himself has actually stated the importance of Padmasambhava in this day and age.