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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220916T190000
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SUMMARY:Learn Meditation from a Monk - WEEK 4 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Knowing Awareness\nThis is the fourth and final session of the Learn meditation from a monk series. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOutline Knowing Awareness – a technique to deeply understand the nature of your mind\nLead a short guided meditation (slightly longer than the third week)\nGive some guidance on common concerns and issues that new meditators face\nAnswer any of your questions about meditation\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you!  \nFor more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/learn-meditation-from-a-monk-week-4-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220909T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191837
CREATED:20220531T051157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T091605Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism - WEEK 3 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:What Is The Main Benefit Of Practicing Buddhism?\nThis is the third session in the series of four of Introduction to Buddhist thought and practice. Throughout the session\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nReflect on how he has progressed as a person and what he has gained out of practicing Buddhism\, and how it may benefit you\nDescribe how the Buddhist path enables us to let go of our incessant wanting for things\, our anger and ill will towards others\, and our confusion around the natural state of existence\nDescribe how Buddhist meditation enables you to develop deep states of calm\, boundless kindness and compassion\, and importantly\, an acceptance of the way our lives are\nShow you how you can develop these same qualities in your life to bring about peace and contentment in whatever situation life throws at you\n\nThe session will include a short guided meditation and opportunity to ask any questions about Buddhism from a monk.  \nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you!  \nFor more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/discover-buddhism-week-3-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220903T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220903T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191837
CREATED:20220817T132357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T132803Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing Awareness : Cultivating Boundless Well-Being\nOne day silent meditation retreat\, Led by Ajahn Sādaro\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV City Centre (Buddhaloka) 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n0830: Taking precepts and program outline\n0845: Introductory Dhamma talk and ‘Nurturing and Self-Nurturing Awareness’ instructions\n0900: Guided meditation: Nurturing Awareness: The boundless ocean of kindness\n1000: Guided meditation: Self-Nurturing Awareness: Bathing in the ocean of kindness\n1100: Lunch\n1200: ‘Caring awareness’ instructions\n1205: Guided meditation: Caring Awareness: The boundless ocean of compassion\n1300: ‘Elevated Awareness’ instructions\n1305: Guided mediation: Elevated Awareness: The boundless ocean of rejoicing\n1345: Individual questions: 5 minutes in vihara (please sign up using sheet on table outside the meditation hall)\n1415: ‘Balanced Awareness’ instructions\n1420: Guided meditation: Balanced Awareness: Letting the ocean be the ocean\n1500: Q&A\n1545: ‘Grateful and Generous Awareness’ instructions\n1550: Guided meditation: Grateful and Generous Awareness: Sharing the boundless ocean\n1620: Closing remarks: Taking your practice off the cushion\n1630: End \nNoble Silence\nThis is a silent retreat in order to support meditation & contemplation. So please speak only when necessary.\nTea breaks\nLimit tea breaks to 10 minutes and are at the individual’s discretion\nMobile Phones\nParticipants are kindly requested to put away their phones.\nLunch\nParticipants bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided. \nThe doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation.  Please dress warmly and bring a blanket or meditation shawl if you wish. There is heating in the hall. \nAll are welcome. Registration not required. \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-ajahn-sadaro-3/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220902T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191837
CREATED:20220531T041907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T091344Z
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SUMMARY:Learn Meditation from a Monk - WEEK 3 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Awareness\nThis is the third session in the series of four of Learn meditation from a monk. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOutline Contemplative Awareness – a technique to help you let go of stress and negative emotions\nLead a short guided meditation (slightly longer than the second week)\nGive some guidance on common concerns and issues that new meditators face\nAnswer any of your questions about meditation\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/learn-meditation-from-a-monk-week-3-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220826T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191837
CREATED:20220531T050633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T091551Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism - WEEK 2 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:What Are The Most Important Buddhist Ideas?\nThis is the second session in the series of four of Introduction to Buddhist thought and practice. Throughout the session\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nTell the story of how practicing the Buddhist teachings has radically changed his own life\nDescribe key Buddhist concepts\, like karma or the four noble truths\, in a jargon free and easy to understand way\nDescribe how you apply and practically use these teachings in your life for greater happiness\, and not just learn the topic for the sake of interest.\n\nThe session will include a short guided meditation and opportunity to ask any questions about Buddhism from a monk. \nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/discover-buddhism-week-1-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220819T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191837
CREATED:20220531T041802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T091324Z
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SUMMARY:Learn Meditation from a Monk - WEEK 2 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Awareness Of Everything\nThis is the second session in the series of four of Learn meditation from a monk. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOutline Awareness of Everything – a technique to become mindful of everything you experience\nLead a short guided meditation (slightly longer than the first week)\nGive some guidance on common concerns and issues that new meditators face\nAnswer any of your questions about meditation\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/learn-meditation-from-a-monk-week-2-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220812T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191837
CREATED:20220531T051100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T091545Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism - WEEK 1 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Where Do I Start?\nThis is the first session in the series of four of Introduction to Buddhist thought and practice. Throughout the session\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nDescribe his journey of starting out in Buddhism and why he became a monk\nCover what Buddhists believe\, and importantly\, what enlightenment is and why anyone would want it\nDescribe who the Buddha was\, what he taught\, and how Buddhism came to be in its different forms throughout history\, up until its present form\nDescribe how you can bring the aspiration of enlightenment into your life without being a Buddhist\n\nThe session will include a short guided meditation and opportunity to ask any questions about Buddhism from a monk.  \nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you!  \nFor more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/discover-buddhism-week-1-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220806T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220806T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191837
CREATED:20220725T013723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T024919Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Nissarano
DESCRIPTION:Day of Peaceful Meditation – Using the Four Noble Truths in Meditation & Daily Life\nLed by Ajahn Nissarano\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV City Centre (Buddhaloka) 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n8.30am – 10.00am:\n– Welcome\n– Taking the precepts – 5 and 8 precepts\n– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)\n– Introductory Dhamma Talk: Using the Four Noble Truths in Meditation & Daily Life \n– Guided meditation\n– Q & A\n– Guidelines for walking meditation \n10.00am – 11.00am:\n–  Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n11.00: Lunch (for those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday) \n12 – 12.15pm:\n– Individual practice: walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n12.15 – 1.30pm:\n– Dhamma Talk: Are we living & practising the Middle Way or not?\n– Guided Meditation\n– Q&A \n1.30 – 2.00pm:\n– Individual practice: walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n2.00pm – 3.00pm:\n– Group sitting meditation\nand/or\n– 10 minute individual interviews on the porch\, opposite the hall OR\, if it’s rainy\, in the dining area next door\nPlease put your name on the sheet for interviews (kept on table outside the meditation hall) \n3.00 – 3.30pm:\n– Individual practice: walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n3.30pm – 4.30pm:\n– Discussion/ Q & A\n– Sharing of Merits\n– Conclusion \nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking.\nNoble Silence\nThis will be a silent retreat in order to support the meditation & contemplation. So please speak only when necessary.\nMobile Phones\nParticipants are kindly requested to put away their phones.\nQuestions\nPlease write down your questions as they occur to you during the day and put them in the box outside the meditation hall. They will be answered during the last session for the day. \nAs the doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation\, please dress warmly and bring a blanket or meditation shawl if you wish. There is heating in the hall. Participants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided. \nAll are welcome – Registration not required. \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-ajahn-nissarano/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220805T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220805T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191837
CREATED:20220531T041057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T091306Z
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SUMMARY:Learn Meditation from a Monk - WEEK 1 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Immovable Awareness: The Basic Method Of Meditation\nThis is the first session in the series of four of Learn meditation from a monk. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOutline the basic method of meditation\, Immovable Awareness – a technique to calm your thoughts\nLead a short guided meditation\nGive some guidance on common concerns and issues that new meditators face\nAnswer any of your questions about meditation\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/learn-meditation-from-a-monk-week-1-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220702T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220702T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191837
CREATED:20220622T074848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T082254Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat - Contemplative Steps to Awakening |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Steps to Awakening | One day silent meditation retreat | Led by Ajahn Sādaro\nSaturday 2nd July\, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm –  BSV Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\nProgramme\n0830: Taking precepts and program outline\n0845: Introductory Dhamma talk and ‘Immovable Awareness’ instructions\n0915: Guided meditation: Immovable Awareness: Casting the anchor\n1100: Lunch\n1200: ‘Awareness of everything’ instructions\n1215: Guided meditation: Awareness of Everything: Watching the ocean\n1315: ‘Contemplative awareness’ instructions\n1330: Guided mediation: Contemplative Awareness: Understanding the ocean\n1400: Individual questions: 5 minutes in Vihara (please sign up using sheet in foyer)\n1430: ‘Awareness of consciousness’ instructions\n1445: Guided meditation: Awareness of Consciousness: No anchor\, no boat\, no ocean\n1530: Q&A\n1615: Closing remarks: Taking your practice off the cushion\n1630: End \n** Tea breaks only 10 minutes and are at the individual’s discretion. \nNoble Silence\nNoble Silence will be observed during the retreat. Only speak when absolutely necessary. Participants are kindly requested to put away their phones. \nAs the doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation\, please dress warmly and bring a blanket or meditation shawl if you wish.  There is heating in the meditation hall.  Participants bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided. \nAll are welcome – Registration not required.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-contemplative-steps-to-awakening-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220604T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220604T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191837
CREATED:20220531T003851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T075823Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat - Contemplative Steps to Awakening |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Steps to Awakening | One day silent meditation retreat | Led by Ajahn Sādaro\nSaturday 4th June\, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm BSV Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\nProgramme\n0830: Taking precepts and program outline\n0845: Introductory Dhamma talk and ‘Immovable Awareness’ instructions\n0915: Guided meditation: Immovable Awareness: Casting the anchor\n1100: Lunch\n1200: ‘Awareness of everything’ instructions\n1215: Guided meditation: Awareness of Everything: Watching the ocean\n1315: ‘Contemplative awareness’ instructions\n1330: Guided mediation: Contemplative Awareness: Understanding the ocean\n1400: Individual questions: 5 minutes in Vihara (please sign up using sheet in foyer)\n1430: ‘Awareness of consciousness’ instructions\n1445: Guided meditation: Awareness of Consciousness: No anchor\, no boat\, no ocean\n1530: Q&A\n1615: Closing remarks: Taking your practice off the cushion\n1630: End \n** Tea breaks only 10 minutes and are at the individual’s discretion. \nNoble Silence\nThis is a silent meditation retreat day. Only speak when absolutely necessary and conversations are strongly discouraged until after the day’s end. You are encouraged to leave your phone in your car or the BSV office. \nAs the doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation\, please dress warmly and bring a blanket or meditation shawl if you wish.  There is heating in the meditation hall.  Participants bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided. \nAll are welcome – Registration not required.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220507T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220507T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191837
CREATED:20220426T081112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T081112Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Mudito
DESCRIPTION:Day of Peaceful Meditation\nLed by Ajahn Mudito\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV City Centre (Buddhaloka) 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nPractitioners spend the day in meditation practice and quiet reflection\, observing noble silence.  The programme begins with chanting which includes\, taking refuge in the Buddha\, Dhamma and Sangha and observing 5 or 8 precepts for those who wish to do so. \nPlease bring your own lunch.  Tea and coffee will be provided. \nRegistration is not required.  All are very welcome to attend.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-ajahn-mudito/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220403
DTSTAMP:20260428T191837
CREATED:20220311T211748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T213710Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Brahmali
DESCRIPTION:Silent Sutta Meditation Retreat with Ajahn Brahmali\n25th March – 2nd April\, 2022\nREGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS RETREAT\nPlease note that it is not possible to attend the retreat on a casual basis.  The City Centre is closed during the retreat (Friday 25th March to Saturday 2nd April). \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/meditation-retreat-ajahn-brahmali/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220305T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191837
CREATED:20220303T221714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T221714Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Day of Peaceful Meditation – Saturday 5th March 2022 – CANCELLED\nThis event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.  Sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-cancelled/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211204T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191837
CREATED:20211124T100811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T100811Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Ayya Upekkha
DESCRIPTION:Day of Peaceful Meditation – Saturday 4th December 2021\nLed by Ayya Upekkha\nTime: 8.30 am to 3.00 pm\nVenue: 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nRegister to attend:\nDue to current Victorian Government strict rules on numbers of visitors\, it is a mandatory requirement to register to attend the onsite session at the Buddhaloka Centre.  Please submit a registration via the following website:\nhttps://bsv-day-meditation-retreat-dec-21.eventbrite.com.au \nPractitioners spend the day in meditation practice and quiet reflection. Please bring your own lunch.  Tea and coffee will be provided.  All are very welcome.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-ayya-upekkha-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210703T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210703T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191837
CREATED:20210629T111129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T111129Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Sadaro
DESCRIPTION:Day of Peaceful Meditation held on the last Saturday of every month\nLed by Ajahn Sadaro\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nPractitioners spend the day in meditation practice and quiet reflection. \nPlease bring your own lunch.  Tea and coffee will be provided. \nBookings not required.  All are very welcome.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210501T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210501T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191837
CREATED:20210427T101113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T101113Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Ayya Upekkha
DESCRIPTION:Day of Peaceful Meditation held on the last Saturday of every month\nLed by Ayya Upekkha\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nPractitioners spend the day in meditation practice and quiet reflection. \nPlease bring your own lunch.  Tea and coffee will be provided. \nBookings not required.  All are very welcome.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-ayya-upekkha/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210409T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210417T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191837
CREATED:20210306T014640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T015631Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Sutta Meditation Retreat with Ajahn Brahmali
DESCRIPTION:Silent Sutta Meditation Retreat with Ajahn Brahmali\nJoin us for this special non-residential meditation retreat taught by senior Buddhist monastic Ajahn Brahmali  \nAjahn Brahmali is a senior monk of Norwegian origin who has lived at Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia since 1994. He ordained as a Bhikkhu with Ajahn Brahm as his preceptor in 1996. His clear and thoughtful talks make the teachings of the Buddha accessible to all. \nThis silent retreat consists of teaching from the Suttas and silent walking and sitting meditation practice. The Sutta teachings will be of a practical nature and will relate to meditation practice. This is a non-residential retreat.  Attendance is from 8am – 7.30 pm each day\, except April 17th when the retreat will end at 5 pm.  Please note on 9th April\, the start time at 6.30 pm is to cover the retreat introduction and familiarisation with COVID safe practices at the venue.  The retreat cost includes daily simple vegetarian lunches. \nDue to the current COVID situation which restricts the number of visitors in the Buddhaloka Centre\, this year’s retreat will be offered for 8 days from the 9th to the 17th of April.  Priority will be given to current members of the BSV. \nIf we do not reach capacity for full 8 day participants\, we may be able to accommodate people to attend the first 3 days of the retreat.  Please register your interest to attend for the first 3 days here (http://www.trybooking.com/BPGUG). Current BSV members will be given priority. \nIf you are not a member and have a query\, please email retreats@bsv.net.au \nEight-day retreat: Current BSV Member – $250; Non-member – $300 \nRetreat attendance requires registration and places are limited. BSV members are given priority. It is not possible to attend this retreat on a casual basis.  \nRegister for this event: https://www.trybooking.com/BPGUG \nInquiries: retreats@bsv.net.au
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/silent-sutta-meditation-retreat-with-ajahn-brahmali/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210130T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210130T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191837
CREATED:20210113T092407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T043546Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat - Jan 2021
DESCRIPTION:Day of Peaceful Meditation held on the last Saturday of every month\nLed by Ayya Upekkha\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nPractitioners spend the day in meditation practice and quiet reflection. \nPlease bring your own lunch.  Tea and coffee will be provided. \nBookings not required.  All are very welcome.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-jan-2021/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201127T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191837
CREATED:20201108T122107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T220630Z
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SUMMARY:Online Monthly Day Meditation Retreat - Nov 2020
DESCRIPTION:The monastics at Newbury Buddhist Monastery have now emerged from the three months Rains Retreat 2020. The three Bhantes from Bodhinyana (Bhantes Cittapalo\, Cunda and Bodhidhaja) will be returning to WA on 20 November and self-quarantining for 14 days before they can join the monastic community in WA. Bhantes Cunda and Bodhidhaja have offered to conduct the BSV Meditation Day on 27/28 November remotely from WA via Zoom. \nProgram \nTalks about Meditation & how to establish/grow Wholesome Habits\,Guided Meditations\, Personal Practice\, Q&A and Group Interviews. \nTimings: Friday 27 November 2020 8pm toSaturday 28 November 2020 9pmClick here to view the proposed timetable(All timings are in Melbourne-Time\, GMT+11) \nVenue: Online via Zoom (registration is required) \nSome information about how it will work \nOnce you have registered you will receive a confirmation email. Closer to the day\, you will also receive a final timetable (in PDF format) with active links to join the various meetings on offer and some more detailed information. \nAll the meditations in the “Digital Meditation Hall” are optional\, they will help with motivation\, and accountability and they will also provide a sense of community\, despite joining in from your homes. Participants will be able to sit together in a virtual space of silence across different locations and time zones. Please feel free to meditate by yourself without a screen in front of you and for a period of time suitable to your circumstances and disposition. \nThe “Group Interview” sessions are also optional. They will be limited to a smaller group of devices/people\, to keep them more personal. \nA Q&A session for all participants will be conducted on Saturday evening. You will be able to ask questions via a Google Form or via the Zoom chat function during the actual event. \nPlease only join if you have used Zoom before and are experienced. We will not be able to offer tech support prior or during the event\, as it is run by the monastics themselves. Thank you for your understanding. \nIf you are from a different time zone and cannot attend all the sessions\, no problem. We have enough capacity for many participants this time. \nRegistration \nIf you are interested to attend this online event\, please fill in the Google Form here to register. \nRegistrations will close on Thursday 26 November 2020 at 8pm (Melbourne-Time\, GMT+11). \n____________________________________________________________________________ \nNotes: \nYou have to be at least 18 years of age in order to attend BSV retreats. This is a BSV policy.This offer is free of charge. If you wish to donate to the BSV\, feel free to do so here.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/online-monthly-day-meditation-retreat-nov-2020/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200313T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191838
CREATED:20200312T182929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T133123Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat - Mar 2020
DESCRIPTION:Day of Peaceful Meditation held on the last Saturday of every month\n<Cancelled due to CoVid-19 situations>\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nPractitioners spend the day in meditation practice and quiet reflection.  The sessions are normally facilitated by a monastic. \nPlease bring your own lunch.  Tea and coffee will be provided. \nBookings not required.  All are very welcome.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-mar-2020/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200306T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191838
CREATED:20200131T160626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200322T021926Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Meditation Retreat with Ajahn Brahmali
DESCRIPTION:Silent Meditation Retreat with Ajahn Brahmali \n7 day retreat : 7:30 pm\, Friday 6th March to 5:00 pm\, Friday March 13th 3 day retreat : 7:30 pm\, Friday 6th March to 7:30 pm\, Monday March 9th \nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Rd\, East Malvern VIC 3145 \nRetreat Information \nThis non-residential retreat consists of teachings from the Suttas and silent walking and sitting meditation practice. The Sutta teachings will be of a practical nature and will relate to meditation practice.  There will also be daily  Q & A sessions. While this is a non-residential retreat\, participation requires your full commitment.  The structure is much like a residential retreat and this is a strictly silent retreat. The teachings are sequential during the retreat and so casual attendance is not possible. The retreat cost includes daily simple vegetarian lunches. \nFriday March 6th: Introduction and welcome to the retreat: 7:30pm – 9:00pm.  The Centre will be open from 5.30 pm and registered retreatants are requested to arrive early to confirm your registration. \nCost \n3 day retreat BSV Member  – $125 Non-Member – $175 \n7 day retreat: BSV Member – $230 Non-Member – $280 \nRetreat attendance requires registration and places are limited. BSV members are given priority.  It is not possible to attend this retreat on a casual basis. \nOnline registration : <event has ended> \nFor enquiries please email retreats@bsv.net.au
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/bsv-silent-meditation-retreat-with-ajahn-brahmali/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200229T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200229T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191838
CREATED:20190920T125528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T133145Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat - Feb 2020
DESCRIPTION:Day of Peaceful Meditation held on the last Saturday of every month\nLed by Ajahn Nissarano\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nPractitioners spend the day in meditation practice and quiet reflection.  The sessions are normally facilitated by a monastic. \nPlease bring your own lunch.  Tea and coffee will be provided. \nBookings not required.  All are very welcome.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-retreat-feb-2020/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200125T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200125T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191838
CREATED:20190920T125528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T133230Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat - Jan 2020
DESCRIPTION:Day of Peaceful Meditation held on the last Saturday of every month\nLed by Ajahn Nissarano\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nPractitioners spend the day in meditation practice and quiet reflection.  The sessions are normally facilitated by a monastic. \nPlease bring your own lunch.  Tea and coffee will be provided. \nBookings not required.  All are very welcome.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-retreat-jan-2020/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Upcoming
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