Announcements & Updates
Monthly Lay Discussion Group
The Group meets on the first Sunday of every month. The next session will be held on Sunday 3rd December. Sessions are held between 12.30 – 1.30 pm at the Buddhaloka Centre Library (71 Darling Road,...
Important changes for our Online Community
If you're accessing BSV primarily through YouTube, the BSV Online Community offers a fantastic avenue to connect in a more personal manner with fellow Dhamma practitioners. Join nightly sits led by...

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
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 […]
Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Nissarano
Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, AustraliaWeekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Nissarano Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Lunch Dana: At […]
Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Nissarano
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 […]