CITYZEN

Buddhist Wisdom, Friendship and Peace for Young Adults

What is CITYZEN?

CITYZEN is a young adult Buddhist community under the Buddhist Society of Victoria, engulfed in Dhamma Study, Kindness Practice, and A Network of People With Similar Interests.

Founded in

2016

Established in

Melbourne

Age

18-35

CITYZEN Activities

CITYZEN hosts at least two activities each month, offering a mix of online and in-person gatherings! Our events, held biweekly (typically on Saturday afternoons) encompass Dhamma, Social and Volunteering activities. Find out more about them below!

Dhamma

Dhamma activities are designed to introduce and develop your Buddhist wisdom. These activities can take place in the following forms:

Dhamma Discussion

Our Dhamma discussions feature diverse speakers (such as monastics) sharing the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, mindfulness, and his story. Conducted both in-person and online sessions to explore how these timeless principles apply to daily life.

Dhamma Days

A relaxing annual retreat at Newbury Buddhist Monastery with various activities combining learning, mindfulness practices, and socializing with fellow young Buddhists.

Silent Meditation Retreat

Join our weekend retreat at the monastery for a transformative experience of group meditation, noble-silence observation, and deep understanding of mindfullness with fellow young adults.

Social Activities

Learning the Buddha’s teaching can also be fun! This is where we organize the social activities, which are organized to be in-person. The activities can be in various forms of games, picnic, or Dhamma Days!

Game Day

Have a fun-filled day combining learning and laughter through interactive activities like scavenger hunts, escape rooms, and mini games.

Movie Night

Enjoy an evening of film and reflection as we screen movies inspired with Buddhist ideas and discuss how they relate to everyday life.

Picnic & Potluck

Share foods and connect with fellow Buddhists in a casual setting.

Mindfulness Activities

Mindfulness can be practiced in different forms. To incorporate mindfulness into your daily lives, we organize activities such as mindful walking, mindful cooking and yoga.

Volunteering Activities

Volunteering has been a major part of CITYZEN activities since its formation! As a CITYZEN member, you will join many volunteering activities we have organized and participated in!

The BSV-NBM’s Big Events

CITYZEN has been an integral part of key events organized by our parent organizations: Buddhist Society of Victoria and Newburry Monastery. We participate in significant festivals such as Vesak Day, Kathina Day, and Foundation Commemoration annually.

Other Organizations Events

We extend our involvement to wider community events across Melbourne, partnering with organizations like the United Nations for the International Vesak Celebration, promoting peace through the International Day of Peace, and supporting environmental sustainability via Tzu Chi’s Tree Planting initiatives