Announcements & Updates
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...
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...
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...
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 – 18
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
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Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Mudito
Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, AustraliaA digital detox. A meditation day without a screen | Led by Ajahn Mudito Saturday 7th February 2026 8.30 am to 4.30 pm BSV Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, […]
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Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Mudito
Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, AustraliaWeekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Mudito Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Lunch Dana: At […]
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Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Mudito
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 […]
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Sunday Dhamma Talk | Venerable Chi Kwang Sunim
Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, AustraliaWeekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Venerable Chi Kwang Sunim Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Lunch […]
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