Announcements & Updates
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...
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...
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...

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
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 […]
One Day Meditation Retreat | Luangta Narongsak Khīṇālayo
Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, AustraliaTeachings and Guidance by Luangta Narongsak Khīṇālayo and a Workshop by his Assistant Teachers | One Day Meditation Retreat Workshop | Time: 10:30 am to 4:00 pm Venue: BSV Buddhaloka […]
BSV 2025 Vesak Celebration | BCM
Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, AustraliaBSV 2025 Vesak Celebration at Buddhaloka Centre Date: Sunday, 18 May 2025 Location: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Time: 9.00 am - 2 pm (AEST) […]
Monday Night Meditation | Luangta Narongsak Khīṇālayo
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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