BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Buddhist Society Of Victoria (BSV) - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.bsv.net.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Buddhist Society Of Victoria (BSV) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20200404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20201003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220604T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220604T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T203552 CREATED:20220531T003851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T075823Z UID:10000888-1654331400-1654360200@www.bsv.net.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/group-meditation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220507T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220507T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T203552 CREATED:20220426T081112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T081112Z UID:10000702-1651912200-1651941000@www.bsv.net.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/group-meditation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220403 DTSTAMP:20260428T203552 CREATED:20220311T211748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T213710Z UID:10000855-1648166400-1648943999@www.bsv.net.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/AjahnBrahmali_larger-1-e1647245780530.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220305T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220305T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T203552 CREATED:20220303T221714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T221714Z UID:10000850-1646469000-1646496000@www.bsv.net.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/group-meditation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211204T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211204T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T203552 CREATED:20211124T100811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T100811Z UID:10000766-1638606600-1638630000@www.bsv.net.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/group-meditation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210703T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210703T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T203552 CREATED:20210629T111129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T111129Z UID:10000745-1625301000-1625329800@www.bsv.net.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/group-meditation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210501T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210501T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T203552 CREATED:20210427T101113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T101113Z UID:10000612-1619857800-1619886600@www.bsv.net.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/group-meditation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210409T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210417T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T203552 CREATED:20210306T014640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T015631Z UID:10000717-1617993000-1618684200@www.bsv.net.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/group-meditation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210130T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210130T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T203552 CREATED:20210113T092407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T043546Z UID:10000711-1611995400-1612024200@www.bsv.net.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/group-meditation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201127T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201128T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T203552 CREATED:20201108T122107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T220630Z UID:10000673-1606507200-1606597200@www.bsv.net.au 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200313T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200313T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T203552 CREATED:20200312T182929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T133123Z UID:10000581-1584086400-1584118800@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat - Mar 2020 DESCRIPTION:Day of Peaceful Meditation held on the last Saturday of every month\n\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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200306T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200313T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T203552 CREATED:20200131T160626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200322T021926Z UID:10000590-1583523000-1584118800@www.bsv.net.au 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 : \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/monk-555391_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200229T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200229T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T203552 CREATED:20190920T125528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T133145Z UID:10000595-1582965000-1582993800@www.bsv.net.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/group-meditation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200125T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200125T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T203552 CREATED:20190920T125528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T133230Z UID:10000594-1579941000-1579969800@www.bsv.net.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/group-meditation.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR