Announcements & Updates
Monthly Lay Discussion Group
The Group meets on the first Sunday of every month. The next session will be held on Sunday 1st October. Sessions are held between 12.30 – 1.30 pm at the Buddhaloka Centre Library (71 Darling Road,...
Introducing The BSV Online Community
we are thrilled to announce the launch of the BSV Online Community Platform on Discord. This is an inclusive online forum where those who want to inquire and understand dhamma can come together to...
Established in 1953, the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) is the oldest Theravada Buddhist Teaching Centre in Australia. The vibrant teaching program at the Buddhaloka Centre in East Malvern is offered free to the community. The weekly teaching program, Dhamma School, the Teens Group and Cityzen (young adults) along with the Newbury Buddhist Monastery provide great opportunities for all ages, stages of life and varying levels of practice to discover and practice the Dhamma
The Newbury Buddhist Monastery is supported by the BSV and is set on a 150-acres of lush green pasture amidst the rolling countryside neighbouring the Wombat State Forest in Victoria, Australia.
Find out more about the Meditation Centre Project here
For Ages 6 – 13
The school curriculum focuses on practical Buddhism in contemporary life, we discuss personal and public issues and how the Dhamma can be used to assist us to lead a more compassionate existence with our family, friends and animals.
For Ages 13 to 18
The BSV Teen Program supports secondary school students to learn the teachings of the Buddha (the Dhamma) readily applicable to their lives; and to create a society of Dhamma practitioners amongst themselves
For Ages 18 to 35
CITYZEN aims to help young adults cultivate wisdom and peace through meditation and the Buddha’s teachings. If you have plans to join a social group of like-minded and grow spiritually, you’re in the right place.
Upcoming Events
Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Dhammadipa
Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, AustraliaTime: 7.30 – 9 pm Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Meditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories […]
Tuesday Night Meditation | Lay Teacher (Sandeep Karki)
Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, AustraliaTime: 7.30 – 9 pm Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Meditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity, replenish attention and encourage […]
Nurturing Awareness – WEEK 6 | Ajahn Sādaro
Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, AustraliaForgiving Awareness : The water that washes away the stain This is the sixth in the series of eight sessions of Nurturing Awareness: Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it, Ajahn […]