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SUMMARY:Calm Down & Relax | Weekend Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Mudito
DESCRIPTION:Open to BSV/BSWA Members & Non-Members\nCurrent Status: Spaces Available\n\n\n\n			\n				Register\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Teacher:\nAjahn Mudito grew up in a rural village in northern Finland. While working in New York his longstanding interest in Buddhism led to an encounter with Ajahn Brahm. Mudito immediately resonated with his simple yet powerful teachings. With newfound inspiration\, he took Ajahn Brahm’s advice and travelled to Bodhinyana Monastery in Australia. Two years after that\, he became fully ordained as a Buddhist monk. \n\n\n\nAbout the Retreat:\nThis silent residential retreat consists of walking and sitting meditation practice. There will also be a daily Dhamma Talk and Q&A session. The teachings are sequential during this retreat\, so casual attendance is not possible. Vegetarian lunches will be provided. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoom Bond:\nAccommodations for this retreat will be single occupancy \n\nBSV: $170\nNon-Members: $250\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVenue and Times:\nSanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, AUSTRALIA \n\nParticipants can arrive at SOS from 5:15pm on Fri 21 Mar and a light supper will be offered at 6:30pm.\nAn introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:15pm.\nRetreat concludes at 3:15pm on Sun 23 Mar.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/calm-down-relax-retreat-ajahn-mudito/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,SOS Retreats,Upcoming
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250301T163000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Sadaro
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat led by Ajahn Sadaro\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV City Centre (Buddhaloka) 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n8.30 am – 10.00 am\n– Welcome\n– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts\n– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)\n– Introductory Dhamma Talk : \n– Guided meditation\n– Q & A\n– Guideline for walking meditation \n10:00 am – 11 am\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n11:00 am – Lunch\nFor those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday \n12 – 12.15 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n12.15 – 1.30 pm\n– Guided Meditation or Sutta Discussion:\n \n1.30 – 2.30 pm\n– Individual practice\nwalking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \nand/or \nShort individual interviews (about 10 minutes) in the dining area next door\, on a first come\, first served basis.\nPlease wait your turn near the backdoor of the dining area \n2.30 – 3.30 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n3.30 – 4.30 pm\n– Discussion / Q & A\n– Sharing of Merits\n– Conclusion \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. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. \nQuestions\nPlease write down your questions or comments as they occur to you and put them in the box in the foyer. They will be discussed during the last session for the day\, between 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm. \nThe doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation. If it is cool\, please dress appropriately\, and bring a meditation shawl if you wish. There is cooling & heating in the meditation hall. \nEVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME! – Registration not required. \nParking: Please keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre free for walking meditation. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not block driveways in any way. \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-ajahn-sadaro-4/
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:20250201T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20250130T063736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T113543Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Nissarano
DESCRIPTION:Finding the Buddha in the Heart of the Journey | A one day silent meditation retreat | Led by Ajahn Nissarano\nSaturday 1st February 2025\, \nThis meditation retreat day will focus on using contemplation of the Buddha to develop faith or confidence\, stillness and loving-kindness (Metta). \nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV City Centre (Buddhaloka) 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n8.30 am – 10.00 am\n– Welcome\n– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts\n– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)\n– Introductory Dhamma Talk : \n– Guided meditation\n– Q & A\n– Guideline for walking meditation \n10:00 am – 11 am\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n11:00 am – Lunch\nFor those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday \n12 – 12.15 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n12.15 – 1.30 pm\n– Guided Meditation or Sutta Discussion:\n \n1.30 – 2.30 pm\n– Individual practice\nwalking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \nand/or \nShort individual interviews (about 10 minutes) in the dining area next door\, on a first come\, first served basis.\nPlease wait your turn near the backdoor of the dining area \n2.30 – 3.30 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n3.30 – 4.30 pm\n– Discussion / Q & A\n– Sharing of Merits\n– Conclusion \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. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. \nQuestions\nPlease write down your questions or comments as they occur to you and put them in the box in the foyer. They will be discussed during the last session for the day\, between 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm. \nThe doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation. If it is cool\, please dress appropriately\, and bring a meditation shawl if you wish. There is cooling & heating in the meditation hall. \nEVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME! – Registration not required. \nParking: Please keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre free for walking meditation. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not block driveways in any way. \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-ajahn-nissarano-4/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
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SUMMARY:Welcoming-in the New Year | 4-Day Silent Meditation Retreat | Led by Ajahn Nissarano
DESCRIPTION:Welcoming-in the New Year | 4-day silent meditation retreat | Led by Ajahn Nissarano \nWednesday 1st January – Saturday 4th January 2025\, 9 am – 3.00 pm \nBSV Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East \nThis retreat will focus on cultivating the mind in meditation and reflection to welcome-in the New Year. Participants are welcome to join this retreat at any time during the 4 days. \nDaily Programme \n\n9.00 am – 10.30 am:\n\nWelcome\nTaking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 and 8 precepts (first day\, and as requested on subsequent days)\nChanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)\nShort introduction to support the Guided Meditation\nGuided meditation\nGuidelines for walking meditation\n\n\n10.30am – 11.00am:\n\nIndividual practice\nwalking &/or sitting meditation\, and/or contemplation\n\n\n11.00 am:\n\nLunch (for those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday)\n\n\n12.00 pm – 12.15 pm:\n\nIndividual practice\nwalking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation.\n\n\n12.15 pm – 1.30 pm:\n\nSutta Discussion\n\n\n1.30 pm – 2.00 pm:\n\nIndividual practice\nwalking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation and/or\nshort individual interviews in the dining area next door\, on a first come first served basis (Please wait near the backdoor of the dining area for your turn)\n\n\n\n\n2.00 pm – 3.00 pm:\n\nDiscussion/ Q & A\nSharing of Merits\nConclusion\n\n\n\nClick here to download the chanting ebook onto your device. \n\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise socialising & 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 their phones on silent. \nQuestions\nPlease write down your questions or comments as they occur to you and put them in the box in the foyer. They will be discussed during the last session for the day\, between 2 pm – 3pm.The doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation. If it is cool\, please dress appropriately\, and bring a meditation shawl if you wish. There is cooling & heating in the meditation hall. \nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided. \nEVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME! – Registration not required. \nParking \nPlease keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre free for walking meditation. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not block driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/welcoming-in-the-new-year-2025/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241225T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20241221T051408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T051408Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Day Retreat | Ajahn Mudito
DESCRIPTION:If you’re over the commercial side of Christmas\, or if you would just like some quiet time to contemplate the year that has been\, then join us for a day retreat where we meditate\, discuss Dhamma and share in fellowship with like-minded practitioners.The retreat will start at 9.00am and conclude by 3.00pm. Facilitated by Ajahn Mudito\, the program will include short meditation and discussion sessions. \nWe’ll have our usual offering of dana to the Sangha at 11.00am followed by a shared meal with other participants. Please bring a plate of food to share. \nCome and join in the true spirit of the festive season at the BSV Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East. No registration is required – feel free to attend the full day\, one of the sessions or simply join the lunch dana offering and communal lunch.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/christmas-da-retreat-ajahn-mudito-2024/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241102T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20240904T045555Z
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SUMMARY:One Mindful Day | Ajahn Sadaro
DESCRIPTION:Free One Day Meditation Retreat\nEver wanted just one day of peace? Feel like your life and responsibilities never seem to stop or even pause? Would you like to take just one day out for yourself to relax and spend some time meditating without any other worries? You can put everything down for the day and come to the free meditation retreat offered at the Buddhist Society of Victoria’s meditation centre. \nOn the One Mindful Day Retreat\, you will receive multiple guided meditation sessions by an experienced Buddhist monk to quieten your restless thoughts through developing mindfulness\, calm\, contentment and acceptance. Also\, you will also have the opportunity to improve the quality of your heart and mind by developing other areas of a healthy and well-balanced mindful life. These include: \n\nMeditation discussion groups (develop community and friendship)\nIndividual question time with a Buddhist monk (develop wisdom)\nShared communal lunch (practicing generosity and sharing)\n\nThis free one-day meditation retreat from 9am to 4pm is suitable for those who are new or interested in learning meditation\, or for those who have just begun a meditation journey and want to improve their practice. You will have the opportunity to ask an experienced Buddhist monk your own questions about meditation. Attendance for the full day is not required\, feel free to come according to your schedule. Registration is also not required. \nNote: Please bring a plate of food that will be included in the shared communal lunch (anything is fine) \nProgramme for the Day:\n0900 Start: outline and guidelines of the day\n0930 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1000 Guided meditation (walking/standing: noble silence time)\n1030 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1045 Prepare for lunch\n1100 Shared communal lunch (bring a plate)\n1200 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1300 Group discussion\n1330 Guided meditation (walking/standing: noble silence time)\n1400 Guided meditation (lying down: noble silence time)\n1430 Individual questions\n1500 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1530 Group questions\n1600 End \nMobile Phones\nParticipants are kindly requested to put away their phones.\nQuestions\nTo support Noble Silence\, we won’t have Q&A after the Dhamma Talks & Guided Meditation. So please write down your questions or comments a they occur to you during the day and place them in the box in the foyer.  They will be answered during the last session for the day\, between 3.30 – 4.30 pm. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nPlease bring a plate of food that will be included in the shared communal lunch (anything is fine). Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall. \nAll are very welcome!  Registration not required. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n\nOnline Participation:\nThe series is being made available for online participation via ZOOM\, however we do encourage those who live in Melbourne to attend in person.\nMeeting ID: 832 1132 4233 | Passcode: 285150 | ZOOM LINK
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-mindful-day-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241005T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241005T163000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Nissarano
DESCRIPTION:Dealing with Conflicts and Disputes the Buddha’s Way\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV City Centre (Buddhaloka) 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n8.30 am – 10.00 am\n– Welcome\n– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts\n– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)\n– Introductory Dhamma Talk : \n– Guided meditation\n– Q & A\n– Guideline for walking meditation \n10:00 am – 11 am\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n11:00 am – Lunch\nFor those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday \n12 – 12.15 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n12.15 – 1.30 pm\n– Dhamma Talk : \n– Guided meditation\n– Q & A\n \n1.30 – 2.00 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n2.00 – 3.00 pm\n– Group sitting meditation\nand/or\n– 10 minute individual interviews on the porch opposite the hall. If it is rainy\, in the Sangha House dining area next door.\nPlease write your name on the Interview Schedule sheet on the table outside the meditation hall \n3.00 – 3.30 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n3.30 – 4.30 pm\n– Discussion / Q & A\n– Sharing of Merits\n– Conclusion \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. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. \nAll are welcome – Registration not required. \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-ajahn-nissarano-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:20240803T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240803T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T225046Z
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SUMMARY:One Day Silent Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Sadaro
DESCRIPTION:One day silent meditation retreat led by Ajahn Sadaro\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\,  71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n8.30 am – 10.00 am\n– Welcome\n– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts\n– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)\n– Introductory Dhamma Talk\n– Guided meditation\n– Guideline for walking meditation \n10:00 am – 11 am\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n11:00 am – Lunch\n– For those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday \n12 – 12.15 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n12.15 – 1.30 pm\n– Dhamma Talk\n– Guided Meditation \n1.30 – 2.00 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n2.00 – 3.00 pm\n– Group sitting meditation\nand/or\n– 10 minute individual interviews with Ajahn Sadaro in the dining area next door (Sangha House)\nPlease put your name on the sheet for interviews in the foyer \n3.00 – 3.30 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n3.30 – 4.30 pm\n– Discussion / Q & A\n– Sharing of Merits\n– Conclusion \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\nTo support Noble Silence\, we won’t have Q&A after the Dhamma Talks & Guided Meditation. So please write down your questions or comments a they occur to you during the day and place them in the box in the foyer.  They will be answered during the last session for the day\, between 3.30 – 4.30 pm. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall. \nAll are very welcome!  Registration not required. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-day-silent-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:20240706T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240706T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Bhante Bodhidhaja
DESCRIPTION:Relax & Grow with Bhante Bodhidhaja\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV City Centre (Buddhaloka) 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nJoin Bhante Bodhidhaja at the BSV city centre in East Malvern for the BSV meditation day to relax & grow. We will be exploring together how we can wait without wanting and appreciate and become sensitive to the beauty in every moment \nThere will be instruction sessions\, guided meditations\, Q&As\, as well as opportunity for personal practice and interviews with the teacher. \nMorning \n8:30 – 9:00              Welcome & Introduction \n9:00 – 9:30              Guided Meditation \n9:30 – 10:00            Introduction Walking Meditation & Q&A \n10:00 – 11:00          Individual Sitting Meditation / Walking Meditation / Relax & Grow + opportunity for 15 min interviews with the teacher \n11:00 – 12.00           Lunch Break \nAfternoon \n12:00 – 13:00          Individual Sitting Meditation / Walking Meditation / Relax & Grow \n13:00 – 14:00           Short Talk & Guided Meditation \n14:00 – 15.00          Individual Sitting Meditation / Walking Meditation / Relax & Grow + opportunity for 15 min interviews with the teacher \n15:00 – 16:30        Q&A\, Discussion\, Metta Meditation & Conclusion \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. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. \nAll are welcome – Registration not required.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-bhante-bodhidhaja/
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:20240601T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20240525T084401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T084753Z
UID:10001233-1717230600-1717259400@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:One day silent meditation retreat | Ajahn Aranavihari
DESCRIPTION:One day silent meditation retreat led by Ajahn Aranavihari\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV City Centre (Buddhaloka) 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n8.30 am – 10.00 am\n– Welcome\n– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts\n– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)\n– Introductory Dhamma Talk\n– Guided meditation\n– Q & A\n– Guideline for walking meditation \n10:00 am – 11 am\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n11:00 am – Lunch\nFor those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday \n12 – 12.15 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n12.15 – 1.30 pm\n– Dhamma Talk\n– Guided meditation\n– Q & A \n1.30 – 2.00 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n2.00 – 3.00 pm\n– Group sitting meditation\nand/or\n– 10 minute individual interviews on the front porch of the Sangha House (facing Darling\nRoad). If it is rainy\, in the Sangha House dining area next door.\nPlease write your name on the Interview Schedule sheet on the table outside the meditation\nhall \n3.00 – 3.30 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n3.30 – 4.30 pm\n– Discussion / Q & A\n– Sharing of Merits\n– Conclusion \nNoble Silence\nThis will be a silent retreat\, in order to support the meditation & contemplation. So please\nspeak 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\noutside the meditation hall. They will be answered during the last session for the day. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating &\ntalking. \nAll are welcome – Registration not required. \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-day-silent-meditation-retreat-ajahn-aranavihari-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:20240527T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20240410T100117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T103750Z
UID:10001223-1716800400-1716908400@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Vesak Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Brahm
DESCRIPTION:Ajahn Brahm’s Vesak Meditation Retreat in Melbourne\n\nThe BSV Committee invites you to participate in a two day Vesak Retreat led by Ajahn Brahm. The retreat will be held at the Buddhaloka Centre Malvern (BCM). \nDates: Monday\, 27 May 2024 and Tuesday\, 28 May 2024\nLocation: 71 Darling Rd\, Malvern East\nTime: 9:00 am – 3.00 pm (AEST) \nNoble Silence: Apart from the discussion periods\, this will be a silent retreat\, in order to support the meditation & contemplation. So please speak only when necessary. \nProgramme on Monday & Tuesday\n09:00 – 10:00       Dhamma Talk\n10:00 – 11:00       Guided Meditation\n11:00 – 12:30       Rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics\, followed by communal lunch\n12:30 – 13:00       Break\n13:00 – 14:00       Silent Sitting Meditation and/or Walking Meditation\n14:00 – 15:00       Q&A \nLunch dana\nPlease bring ready-to-eat food to share with the monastics and the lay community. No food preparation and reheating available. Please note that the dana “drop-off” area will be at the front entrance of BCM along Darling Road. There will be volunteers waiting to accept your dana offering. (The car park at the back of BCM will be closed on both days) \nTea Breaks: Please take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. Tea/coffee will be provided. \nMobile Phones: Participants are kindly requested to put away their phones. \nCar Parking: The Car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre will be CLOSED throughout the retreat to facilitate walking meditation. There is limited street parking available along Darling Road. However\, there is ample alternative street parking area along Waverley Road near Darling Road. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \nYou are welcome to join at anytime during the retreat. Registration not required. \nJoin Online: For devotees unable to attend in person\, ZOOM sessions will run throughout the two days.\nZoom Meeting details:\nTopic: Ajahn Brahm’s Vesak Retreat\nMeeting ID: 810 2424 4864 | Passcode: 373196\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81024244864?pwd=qfEsdYKx7D02PA2TbbsUkoo0jZZf6S.1
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/vesak-meditation-retreat-ajahn-brahm/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240504T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240504T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20240423T113947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T083618Z
UID:10001224-1714811400-1714840200@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:One day silent meditation retreat | Ven Bambalapitiye Gñanaloka Thero
DESCRIPTION:One Day Silent Meditation Retreat | Led by Venerable Gñanaloka\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\,  71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\nThe programme will include  Dhamma talks\, discussion\, teaching scripts and meditation. You may wish to download a PDF of The Word Of The Buddha by Nyanatiloka Mahathera on your mobile device which will be referenced during the retreat. \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. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall. \nThe doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation. If it is cool\, please dress appropriately\, and bring a meditation shawl if you wish. There is cooling & heating in the meditation hall. \nALL ARE VERY WELCOME! – Registration not required. \nParking\nPlease keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre FREE for walking meditation. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-day-silent-meditation-retreat-ven-bambalapitiye-gnanaloka-thero/
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:20240406T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20240327T093554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T093554Z
UID:10001212-1712392200-1712421000@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:One day silent meditation retreat | Ayya Upekkha
DESCRIPTION:One Day Silent Meditation Retreat | Led by Ayya Upekkha\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\,  71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n8.30 am – 10.00 am\n– Welcome\n– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts\n– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)\n– Introductory Dhamma Talk:\n– Guided meditation\n– Guidelines for walking meditation \n10:00 am – 11 am\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n11:00 am – Lunch\n– For those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday \n12 – 12.15 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n12.15 – 1.30 pm\n– Dhamma Talk:\n– Guided Meditation: \n1.30 – 2.00 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n2.00 – 3.00 pm\n– Group sitting meditation\nand/or\n– 10 minute individual interviews with Ayya Upekkha in the dining area next door (Sangha House)\nPlease put your name on the sheet for interviews in the foyer \n3.00 – 3.30 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n3.30 – 4.30 pm\n– Discussion / Q & A\n– Sharing of Merits\n– Conclusion \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\nTo support Noble Silence\, we won’t have Q&A after the Dhamma Talks & Guided Meditation. So please write down your questions or comments a they occur to you during the day and place them in the box in the foyer.  They will be answered during the last session for the day\, between 3.30 – 4.30 pm. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall. \nThe doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation. If it is cool\, please dress appropriately\, and bring a meditation shawl if you wish. There is cooling & heating in the meditation hall. \nALL ARE VERY WELCOME! – Registration not required. \nParking\nPlease keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre FREE for walking meditation. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-day-silent-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:20240329T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20240307T041315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T144430Z
UID:10001210-1711702800-1711983600@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Easter Holiday Meditation Retreat | Bhante Sangāmaji
DESCRIPTION:ON GOODNESS\, KINDNESS AND WISDOM\n\nIn this retreat we will investigate how the Dhamma can be directly understood by ourselves. And we will practice the development of kindness\, compassion\, and the perception of impermanence. Led by Bhante Sangāmaji. \nProgramme for Friday\, Saturday & Monday\n9.00am – 10.00am:Study and discussion \n10.00am – 11.00am:  Meditation \n11.00: Lunch & break (Please bring your own lunch!) \n12.30 – 1.30pm: Study and discussion \n1.30 – 3.00pm: Guided and silent meditation  \nOn Sunday\, March 31 (usual Sunday morning programme)\n8.30 – 9.30am: Optional silent meditation \n9.30 – 10.45am: Precepts\, talk\, meditation\, Q&A \n11.00 – 12.30pm: Communal lunch (you are welcome to join\, if you wish) \n12.30 – 1.30pm: Study and discussion \n1.30 – 3.00pm: Guided and silent meditation  \nYOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN AT ANYTIME DURING THE RETREAT. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED. \nSuttas passages that will be utilised during the retreat:\nPlease click on the TITLE to open the document. (Suitable for phone screens)\n1. On Goodness (1st day)\n2. On Kindness (2nd and part of 3rd day)\n3. On Wisdom (part of 3rd and 4th day) \nSuitable for printouts & larger screens\n1. On Goodness \n2. On Kindness \n3. On Wisdom \nImportant note:\nThe texts contain copyrighted material and are based on translations by Bhikku Bodhi\, Ānandajoti Bhikkhu and Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu (occasionally edited and abbreviated). They are intended for the private use of the participants of this retreat only. Please do not share or distribute! \n\nTea Breaks: Please take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. \nNoble Silence: Apart from the study and discussion periods this will be a silent retreat\, in order to support the meditation & contemplation. So please speak only when necessary. \nMobile Phones: Participants are kindly requested to put away their phones. \nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided. \nParking: Please keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre free for walking meditation (except on Sunday morning). Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n\nAbout Bhante Sangāmaji\nBhante Sangāmaji was born and raised in Vienna\, Austria. After some studies and a search for a good and meaningful way of living\, being disenchanted with the primary focus on material wellbeing so prevalent in society\, he stumbled into a small forest monastery in Sri Lanka in 1998 at the age of twenty-four. The teachings of the Buddha and meditation practice seemed to him to make so much sense\, answer many questions and solve the fundamental problems in life. So\, the same year he ordained there as a novice under Bhikkhu Kaṭukurunde Ñāṇananda and received higher ordination in 2000. He has since lived for about seventeen years in forest monasteries and solitary hermitages in Sri Lanka and about eight years in monasteries and a meditation center in Southeast Asia (Thailand and Malaysia)\, Europe\, the United States and Australia. His main interests are in how the mind works\, how to free oneself from suffering (dukkha) and how to practically apply the discourses of the Buddha (Suttas) to realize the end of all suffering (dukkhanirodha). \nHe is presently living in Newbury Buddhist Monastery\, staying there until the end of April. \n\n\n\nThis event will not be live streamed.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/easter-holiday-meditation-retreat-2024/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240302T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240302T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20240220T213743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T101956Z
UID:10001196-1709366400-1709402400@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Turning Inwards and Seeing the Nature of Mind | Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Vimokkha
DESCRIPTION:Two Day Meditation Retreat | Led by Ajahn Vimokkha\nAjahn Vimokkha used the following external reference material during the sessions:\nQigong\, finger movement video | The Beauty Queen Sutta \nTime: 8.00 am to 6.00 pm Daily\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\,  71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145\nZOOM: Meeting ID: 869 0896 8221 | Passcode: 765800 | Direct URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86908968221?pwd=tEvIha3BRu3c39bss2rHYCTdJEang6.1 \nProgramme:\n8.00 am – 10.00 am\n– Welcome (Day 1 only)\n– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts (Day 1 only)\n– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme) (Day 1 only)\n– Introductory Dhamma Talk\n– Guided meditation\n– Guidelines for walking meditation \n10:00 am – 11 am\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n11:00 am – Lunch\n– For those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday \n12 – 12.15 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n12.15 – 1.30 pm\n– Dhamma Talk:\n– Guided Meditation: \n1.30 – 2.00 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n2.00 – 3.00 pm\n– Group sitting meditation\nand/or\n– 10 minute individual interviews with Ajahn Vimokkha in the dining area next door (Sangha House)\nPlease put your name on the sheet for interviews in the foyer \n3.00 – 4.30 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n4.30 – 6.00 pm\n– Discussion / Q & A\n– Sharing of Merits\n– Conclusion \nNoble Silence\nThis retreat will be mostly silent\, but not completely silent\nMobile Phones\nParticipants are kindly requested to put away their phones. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall. \nThe doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation. If it is cool\, please dress appropriately\, and bring a meditation shawl if you wish. There is cooling & heating in the meditation hall. \nALL ARE VERY WELCOME! – Registration not required. \nParking\nPlease keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre FREE for walking meditation. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/meditation-retreat-ajahn-vimokkha/2024-03-02/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240301T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240301T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20240220T213743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T101956Z
UID:10001195-1709280000-1709316000@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Turning Inwards and Seeing the Nature of Mind | Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Vimokkha
DESCRIPTION:Two Day Meditation Retreat | Led by Ajahn Vimokkha\nAjahn Vimokkha used the following external reference material during the sessions:\nQigong\, finger movement video | The Beauty Queen Sutta \nTime: 8.00 am to 6.00 pm Daily\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\,  71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145\nZOOM: Meeting ID: 869 0896 8221 | Passcode: 765800 | Direct URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86908968221?pwd=tEvIha3BRu3c39bss2rHYCTdJEang6.1 \nProgramme:\n8.00 am – 10.00 am\n– Welcome (Day 1 only)\n– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts (Day 1 only)\n– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme) (Day 1 only)\n– Introductory Dhamma Talk\n– Guided meditation\n– Guidelines for walking meditation \n10:00 am – 11 am\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n11:00 am – Lunch\n– For those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday \n12 – 12.15 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n12.15 – 1.30 pm\n– Dhamma Talk:\n– Guided Meditation: \n1.30 – 2.00 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n2.00 – 3.00 pm\n– Group sitting meditation\nand/or\n– 10 minute individual interviews with Ajahn Vimokkha in the dining area next door (Sangha House)\nPlease put your name on the sheet for interviews in the foyer \n3.00 – 4.30 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n4.30 – 6.00 pm\n– Discussion / Q & A\n– Sharing of Merits\n– Conclusion \nNoble Silence\nThis retreat will be mostly silent\, but not completely silent\nMobile Phones\nParticipants are kindly requested to put away their phones. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall. \nThe doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation. If it is cool\, please dress appropriately\, and bring a meditation shawl if you wish. There is cooling & heating in the meditation hall. \nALL ARE VERY WELCOME! – Registration not required. \nParking\nPlease keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre FREE for walking meditation. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/meditation-retreat-ajahn-vimokkha/2024-03-01/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240203T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20240124T025320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T025320Z
UID:10001186-1706949000-1706977800@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:One Day Silent Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Vimokkha
DESCRIPTION:One Day Silent Meditation Retreat | Led by Ajahn Vimokkha\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\,  71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n8.30 am – 10.00 am\n– Welcome\n– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts\n– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)\n– Introductory Dhamma Talk\n– Guided meditation\n– Guidelines for walking meditation \n10:00 am – 11 am\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n11:00 am – Lunch\n– For those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday \n12 – 12.15 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n12.15 – 1.30 pm\n– Dhamma Talk:\n– Guided Meditation: \n1.30 – 2.00 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n2.00 – 3.00 pm\n– Group sitting meditation\nand/or\n– 10 minute individual interviews with Ajahn Vimokkha in the dining area next door (Sangha House)\nPlease put your name on the sheet for interviews in the foyer \n3.00 – 3.30 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n3.30 – 4.30 pm\n– Discussion / Q & A\n– Sharing of Merits\n– Conclusion \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\nTo support Noble Silence\, we won’t have Q&A after the Dhamma Talks & Guided Meditation. So please write down your questions or comments a they occur to you during the day and place them in the box in the foyer.  They will be answered during the last session for the day\, between 3.30 – 4.30 pm. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall. \nThe doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation. If it is cool\, please dress appropriately\, and bring a meditation shawl if you wish. There is cooling & heating in the meditation hall. \nALL ARE VERY WELCOME! – Registration not required. \nParking\nPlease keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre FREE for walking meditation. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-day-silent-meditation-retreat-ajahn-vimokkha/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240106T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240106T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20231228T020737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T020737Z
UID:10001181-1704529800-1704558600@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:One day silent meditation retreat | Ajahn Mudito
DESCRIPTION:One Day Silent Meditation Retreat | Led by Ajahn Mudito\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\,  71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n8.30 am – 10.00 am\n– Welcome\n– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts\n– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)\n– Introductory Dhamma Talk:\n– Guided meditation\n– Guidelines for walking meditation \n10:00 am – 11 am\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n11:00 am – Lunch\n– For those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday \n12 – 12.15 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n12.15 – 1.30 pm\n– Dhamma Talk:\n– Guided Meditation: \n1.30 – 2.00 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n2.00 – 3.00 pm\n– Group sitting meditation\nand/or\n– 10 minute individual interviews with Ajahn Mudito in the dining area next door (Sangha House)\nPlease put your name on the sheet for interviews in the foyer \n3.00 – 3.30 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n3.30 – 4.30 pm\n– Discussion / Q & A\n– Sharing of Merits\n– Conclusion \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\nTo support Noble Silence\, we won’t have Q&A after the Dhamma Talks & Guided Meditation. So please write down your questions or comments a they occur to you during the day and place them in the box in the foyer.  They will be answered during the last session for the day\, between 3.30 – 4.30 pm. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall. \nThe doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation. If it is cool\, please dress appropriately\, and bring a meditation shawl if you wish. There is cooling & heating in the meditation hall. \nALL ARE VERY WELCOME! – Registration not required. \nParking\nPlease keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre FREE for walking meditation. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-day-silent-meditation-retreat/
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:20231225T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231230T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20231113T095724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T080816Z
UID:10001125-1703494800-1703948400@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Christmas Holiday Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Nissarano
DESCRIPTION:Join us over the Christmas holidays for a non-residential retreat\, where we meditate and discuss.  Ajahn Nissarano will start from the beginning of “The Word of the Buddha” booklet\, which concentrates on the 8-fold path. The programme includes short meditation and discussion sessions. \n\nTeacher: Ajahn Nissarano\nVenue:  BSV Buddhaloka Centre\nDates/times:\n\nMon 25 Dec to Sat 30 Dec \n9am – 11am and 1pm – 3 pm\n\n\n\nPlease bring your own lunch if you intend staying for both sessions. Tea/coffee will be provided \n\n\nNo registration required.  Feel free to join in any or all of the sessions. \n\n\nPlease find HERE (link has been updated) the PDF version of “The Word of the Buddha”.  Ajahn Nissarano will refer to this during Dhamma discussions throughout the retreat.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/xmas-holiday-meditation-retreat-2023/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231202T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20230728T060728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T021256Z
UID:10001055-1701507600-1701532800@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:One Mindful Day | Ajahn Sadaro
DESCRIPTION:Free One Day Meditation Retreat\nEver wanted just one day of peace? Feel like your life and responsibilities never seem to stop or even pause? Would you like to take just one day out for yourself to relax and spend some time meditating without any other worries? You can put everything down for the day and come to the free meditation retreat offered at the Buddhist Society of Victoria’s meditation centre. \nOn the One Mindful Day Retreat\, you will receive multiple guided meditation sessions by an experienced Buddhist monk to quieten your restless thoughts through developing mindfulness\, calm\, contentment and acceptance. Also\, you will also have the opportunity to improve the quality of your heart and mind by developing other areas of a healthy and well-balanced mindful life. These include: \n\nMeditation discussion groups (develop community and friendship)\nIndividual question time with a Buddhist monk (develop wisdom)\nShared communal lunch (practicing generosity and sharing)\n\nThis free one-day meditation retreat from 9am to 4pm is suitable for those who are new or interested in learning meditation\, or for those who have just begun a meditation journey and want to improve their practice. You will have the opportunity to ask an experienced Buddhist monk your own questions about meditation. Attendance for the full day is not required\, feel free to come according to your schedule. Registration is also not required. \nNote: Please bring a plate of food that will be included in the shared communal lunch (anything is fine) \nProgramme for the Day:\n0900 Start: outline and guidelines of the day\n0930 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1000 Guided meditation (walking/standing: noble silence time)\n1030 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1045 Prepare for lunch\n1100 Shared communal lunch (bring a plate)\n1200 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1300 Group discussion\n1330 Guided meditation (walking/standing: noble silence time)\n1400 Guided meditation (lying down: noble silence time)\n1430 Individual questions\n1500 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1530 Group questions\n1600 End \nMobile Phones\nParticipants are kindly requested to put away their phones.\nQuestions\nTo support Noble Silence\, we won’t have Q&A after the Dhamma Talks & Guided Meditation. So please write down your questions or comments a they occur to you during the day and place them in the box in the foyer.  They will be answered during the last session for the day\, between 3.30 – 4.30 pm. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nPlease bring a plate of food that will be included in the shared communal lunch (anything is fine). Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall. \nAll are very welcome!  Registration not required. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-mindful-day-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231124T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20230920T011953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T012220Z
UID:10001111-1700852400-1700856000@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Practice - WEEK 4 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:How Do I Practice Buddhism?\nThis is the final session of Introduction to Buddhist thought and practice. Throughout the session\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nExplain why he is still a Buddhist and continues to practice after all these years\nDescribe where the Buddhist path of practice actually begins. Showing how it starts with our acts of generosity\, how we ethically engage in society\, and how we tame our thoughts and emotions through meditation\nAsk the question on whether Buddhism is useful for the world today\, and if it is\, how we can embody the teachings to best serve the modern world.\n\nThe session will include a guided mediation 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 \nNote. It’s not necessary for you to have attended the previous sessions\, weekly drop ins are welcome
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/discover-buddhism-week-4-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231117T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20230920T011931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T012213Z
UID:10001110-1700247600-1700251200@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Practice - 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 \nNote. It’s not necessary for you to have attended the previous sessions\, weekly drop ins are welcome
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/discover-buddhism-week-3-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231110T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20230920T011914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T012206Z
UID:10001109-1699642800-1699646400@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Practice - 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 \nNote. It’s not necessary for you to have attended the previous sessions\, weekly drop ins are welcome
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/discover-buddhism-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:20231104T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231104T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20231030T054235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T062957Z
UID:10001118-1699086600-1699115400@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:One Day Silent Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Mudito
DESCRIPTION:Using Aspirations & Determinations in Meditation & Daily Life | One Day Silent Meditation Retreat | Led by Ajahn Mudito\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\,  71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n8.30 am – 10.00 am\n– Welcome\n– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts\n– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)\n– Introductory Dhamma Talk: Using Aspirations & Determinations in Meditation & Life\n– Guided meditation\n– Guidelines for walking meditation \n10:00 am – 11 am\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n11:00 am – Lunch\n– For those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday \n12 – 12.15 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n12.15 – 1.30 pm\n– Dhamma Talk: Mudita: Bringing Up Joy for Others Happiness & Good Qualities\n– Guided Meditation: Mudita Guided Meditation \n1.30 – 2.00 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n2.00 – 3.00 pm\n– Group sitting meditation\nand/or\n– 10 minute individual interviews with Ajahn Mudito in the dining area next door (Sangha House)\nPlease put your name on the sheet for interviews in the foyer \n3.00 – 3.30 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n3.30 – 4.30 pm\n– Discussion / Q & A\n– Sharing of Merits\n– Conclusion \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\nTo support Noble Silence\, we won’t have Q&A after the Dhamma Talks & Guided Meditation. So please write down your questions or comments a they occur to you during the day and place them in the box in the foyer.  They will be answered during the last session for the day\, between 3.30 – 4.30 pm. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall. \nThe doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation. If it is cool\, please dress appropriately\, and bring a meditation shawl if you wish. There is cooling & heating in the meditation hall. \nALL ARE VERY WELCOME! – Registration not required. \nParking\nPlease keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre FREE for walking meditation. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-day-silent-meditation-retreat-ajahn-mudito-4/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231103T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20230920T011857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T012159Z
UID:10001108-1699038000-1699041600@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Practice - 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-3/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231028T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20230728T060759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T021247Z
UID:10001056-1698483600-1698508800@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:One Mindful Day | Ajahn Sadaro
DESCRIPTION:Free One Day Meditation Retreat\nEver wanted just one day of peace? Feel like your life and responsibilities never seem to stop or even pause? Would you like to take just one day out for yourself to relax and spend some time meditating without any other worries? You can put everything down for the day and come to the free meditation retreat offered at the Buddhist Society of Victoria’s meditation centre. \nOn the One Mindful Day Retreat\, you will receive multiple guided meditation sessions by an experienced Buddhist monk to quieten your restless thoughts through developing mindfulness\, calm\, contentment and acceptance. Also\, you will also have the opportunity to improve the quality of your heart and mind by developing other areas of a healthy and well-balanced mindful life. These include: \n\nMeditation discussion groups (develop community and friendship)\nIndividual question time with a Buddhist monk (develop wisdom)\nShared communal lunch (practicing generosity and sharing)\n\nThis free one-day meditation retreat from 9am to 4pm is suitable for those who are new or interested in learning meditation\, or for those who have just begun a meditation journey and want to improve their practice. You will have the opportunity to ask an experienced Buddhist monk your own questions about meditation. Attendance for the full day is not required\, feel free to come according to your schedule. Registration is also not required. \nNote: Please bring a plate of food that will be included in the shared communal lunch (anything is fine) \nProgramme for the Day:\n0900 Start: outline and guidelines of the day\n0930 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1000 Guided meditation (walking/standing: noble silence time)\n1030 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1045 Prepare for lunch\n1100 Shared communal lunch (bring a plate)\n1200 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1300 Group discussion\n1330 Guided meditation (walking/standing: noble silence time)\n1400 Guided meditation (lying down: noble silence time)\n1430 Individual questions\n1500 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1530 Group questions\n1600 End \nMobile Phones\nParticipants are kindly requested to put away their phones.\nQuestions\nTo support Noble Silence\, we won’t have Q&A after the Dhamma Talks & Guided Meditation. So please write down your questions or comments a they occur to you during the day and place them in the box in the foyer.  They will be answered during the last session for the day\, between 3.30 – 4.30 pm. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nPlease bring a plate of food that will be included in the shared communal lunch (anything is fine). Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall. \nAll are very welcome!  Registration not required. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-mindful-day-ajahn-sadaro-3/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231020T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20230819T080328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T080328Z
UID:10001068-1697828400-1697832000@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 8 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Grateful and generous Awareness : Sharing the boundless ocean\nThis is the eighth and final session of Nurturing Awareness: Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOffer a variety of meditation techniques to develop gratitude and generosity.\nLead a guided meditation of Grateful and generous awareness.\nOutline the interconnectivity of gratitude and generosity. Describe how meditation on gratitude allows us to deeply appreciate our existence and solidify connections with others\, and further\, how meditation on generosity helps us reward those connections and pay forward our appreciation for our life. Finally\, how these meditations can be used to overcome greed\, selfishness and self-centeredness\, and drive us forward in contributing wholeheartedly to make the world a bit better place.\nAnswer your questions about meditation.\nOffer some insight and guidance on common concerns\, obstacles and issues meditators face.\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details about this Series click HERE
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nurturing-awareness-week-8-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231013T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20230819T080307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T080307Z
UID:10001067-1697223600-1697227200@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 7 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing Awareness towards difficult people : Kindness for the dangers in the ocean\nThis is the seventh in the series of eight sessions of Nurturing Awareness : Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOffer a variety of meditation techniques to develop kindness and understanding towards difficult people.\nLead a guided meditation of Nurturing awareness towards difficult people.\nDescribe how it’s possible to develop kindness and change our relationship towards difficult people through meditation\, and the inner strength and resiliency kindness offers us. Also outline how this meditation does not promote a complacency in peoples’ negative actions\, but diffuse the associated feelings of annoyance\, ill will or anger towards them.\nAnswer your questions about meditation.\nOffer some insight and guidance on common concerns\, obstacles and issues meditators face.\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details about this Series click HERE
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nurturing-awareness-week-7-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231007T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231007T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T092825
CREATED:20230920T010728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T111303Z
UID:10001107-1696667400-1696696200@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:One day silent meditation retreat | Ajahn Nissarano
DESCRIPTION:Using Aspirations & Determinations in Meditation & Daily Life | One day silent meditation retreat | Led by Ajahn Nissarano\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\,  71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n8.30 am – 10.00 am\n– Welcome\n– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts\n– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)\n– Introductory Dhamma Talk: Using Aspirations & Determinations in Meditation & Life\n– Guided meditation\n– Guidelines for walking meditation \n10:00 am – 11 am\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n11:00 am – Lunch\n– For those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday \n12 – 12.15 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n12.15 – 1.30 pm\n– Dhamma Talk: Mudita: Bringing Up Joy for Others Happiness & Good Qualities\n– Guided Meditation: Mudita Guided Meditation \n1.30 – 2.00 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n2.00 – 3.00 pm\n– Group sitting meditation\nand/or\n– 10 minute individual interviews with Ajahn Nissarano in the dining area next door (Sangha House)\nPlease put your name on the sheet for interviews in the foyer \n3.00 – 3.30 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n3.30 – 4.30 pm\n– Discussion / Q & A\n– Sharing of Merits\n– Conclusion \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\nTo support Noble Silence\, we won’t have Q&A after the Dhamma Talks & Guided Meditation. So please write down your questions or comments a they occur to you during the day and place them in the box in the foyer.  They will be answered during the last session for the day\, between 3.30 – 4.30 pm. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall. \nThe doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation. If it is cool\, please dress appropriately\, and bring a meditation shawl if you wish. There is cooling & heating in the meditation hall. \nALL ARE VERY WELCOME! – Registration not required. \nParking\nPlease keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre FREE for walking meditation. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-day-silent-meditation-retreat-ajahn-nissarano-3/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 6 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Forgiving Awareness : The water that washes away the stain\nThis is the sixth in the series of eight sessions of Nurturing Awareness: Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nOffer a variety of meditation techniques of Forgiving awareness\, which is the generation of forgiveness towards those who have wronged us and importantly\, towards oneself.\n\nLead a guided meditation of Forgiving awareness.\n\nOutline how forgiveness meditation develops the right conditions to give and receive forgiveness without ‘becoming a doormat’. This meditation allows us to begin to let go of burdens of guilt\, regrets or grudges\, and in their place\, eventually leads us to the wisdom that we all at times ‘don’t understand’ how our actions cause harm.\nAnswer your questions about meditation.\nOffer some insight and guidance on common concerns\, obstacles and issues meditators face.\n\nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details about this Series click HERE
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nurturing-awareness-week-6-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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