Proposed BSV Constitution Changes 2026

Community Information Session An information session on proposed changes to the annual subscription rate (membership fees) and some supporting constitutional amendments is to be held on –  Sunday 8 February from 12.00pm – 1.30pm Proposed changes to the...

End of Year Message

As we approach the New Year, I’ve found myself reflecting on the year that has passed. There was so much collective energy poured into establishing the Retreat Centre in preparation for both the Opening Retreat and the Official Opening with Ajahn Brahm. I still...

New Year’s Day at the Buddhaloka Centre

The Centre will be open from 9am – 3pm on New Year’s Day (Thursday, 1st January). 11 am: Offering lunch dana to the monastics, followed by communal lunchYou are very welcome to participate. Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay...

A Ho Ho Ho Goodwill Lunch on Christmas Day

You are warmly welcome to join this year’s Ho Ho Ho Goodwill (Metta) Lunch on Christmas Day, Thursday, 25th December, 10.30am at the BSV Buddhaloka Centre Malvern. The Christmas season is all about goodwill to all beings, Metta, and getting together in friendship and...

Melbourne Insight Meditation Group – Thank You Message

Melbourne Insight Meditation (MIM) has met weekly at the BSV since 2011 and will move to the EcoCentre in St Kilda Botanic Gardens from January 2026. Below is letter from MIM’s President in appreciation of the support provided by the BSV over many...

End-of-Financial-Year | Help Us Continue To Pave The Path

We extend our gratitude to everyone who has supported us throughout 2024. Your generosity has made a remarkable impact, fuelling our efforts at both the Buddhaloka Centre and the Newbury Monastery. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of how your donations have been...

BSV Committee Members 2025

Thank you to members and supporters who attended the BSV AGM held last Sunday. We are pleased to announce the Committee of 2025 as follows: Executive Committee Members: President: Srijuth Wimalajeewa Vice President: Simon Du Secretary: Michael Wells Treasurer: Chin...

Buddhist Society of Victoria AGM Notice

The Annual General Meeting of the Buddhist Society of Victoria Inc will be held on Sun 27th Apr, 2 pm at the BSV Buddhaloka Centre Malvern (71 Darling Road, Malvern East). Formal notifications have been sent to current members of the BSV, including links to download...

Building Update – December 2024

Since our last update on 23 October, significant progress has been made in preparation for the official opening of the Sanctuary of Stillness on 26 January 2025. The urgency to finalize construction before the opening has driven remarkable efforts, though not without...

Latest Project Funding Update

The SOS Centre building progress has been impacted by the industry shortage of labour, escalated cost of materials and labour. Our accumulated building funds that met the original contracted building cost has become insufficient. We are seeking support to help...