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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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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:20260428T112106
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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T112106
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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:20260428T112106
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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:20260428T112106
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T101956Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T112106
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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:20260428T112106
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T020737Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231230T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T080816Z
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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:20260428T112106
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231124T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T112106
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:20260428T112106
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:20260428T112106
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:20260428T112106
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:20260428T112106
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:20260428T112106
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231020T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T112106
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:20260428T112106
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:20260428T112106
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231006T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T112106
CREATED:20230819T080244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T080244Z
UID:10001066-1696618800-1696622400@www.bsv.net.au
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230929T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T112106
CREATED:20230819T080222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T080222Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 5 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Balanced Awareness : Letting the ocean be the ocean\nThis is the fifth 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 Balanced awareness\, which is equanimity and acceptance towards your life and the situations you find yourself in.\nLead a guided meditation of Balanced awareness.\nDescribe how meditation on equanimity leads to ‘letting go’ and the ability to embrace the good and bad\, the loved and the unloved\, and the pleasant and the painful. Ajahn will also outline its connection with patience and how it facilitates the capacity to stay serene in the midst of chaotic situations.\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-5-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230922T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T112106
CREATED:20230819T080140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T080140Z
UID:10001064-1695409200-1695412800@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 4 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Elevated Awareness : the boundless ocean of rejoicing\nThis is the fourth 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 for Elevated awareness\, which is experiencing elevated joy in the goodness of others and in the world.\nLead a guided meditation of Elevated awareness.\nOutline how elevated joy meditation helps us overcome jealousy\, envy and cynicism\, and in their place foster an attitude of ‘seeing the best in others’ without naivety.\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-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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230915T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T112106
CREATED:20230819T080123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T080123Z
UID:10001063-1694804400-1694808000@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 3 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Caring Awareness : the boundless ocean of compassion\nThis is the third 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 for Caring Awareness\, which is cultivating care and compassion for those around you.\nLead a guided meditation of Caring awareness.\nOutline compassion meditation’s connection with generosity and goodwill\, and how it can engender a deep connection with our common humanity. Also how to use it to deal with distress\, burnout and feeling overwhelmed.\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-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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230908T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T112106
CREATED:20230819T080042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T080042Z
UID:10001092-1694199600-1694203200@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 2 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Self-Nurturing Awareness : bathing in the ocean of kindness\nThis is the second 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 for Self-nurturing awareness\, which the development of kindness\, care and compassion towards oneself.\nLead a guided meditation of Self-nurturing awareness. \nOutline how self-kindness meditation promotes contentment and happiness within oneself\, and how it is used to overcome self-hatred\, self-criticism and low self-worth.\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-2-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230902T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230902T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T112106
CREATED:20230828T065525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T065525Z
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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-sep2023/
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:20230901T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230901T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T112106
CREATED:20230819T080025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T080025Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 1 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing Awareness : the boundless ocean of kindness\nThis is the first 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 Nurturing awareness\, which is unconditional kindness towards others.\nLead a guided meditation of Nurturing awareness. \nOutline how unconditional kindness meditation facilitates deep connections with others\, and how to use it as an antidote to anger\, ill will and frustration.\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-1-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230826T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T112106
CREATED:20230719T104352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T085204Z
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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.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-mindful-day-01/
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:20230805T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230805T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T112106
CREATED:20230731T010012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T232829Z
UID:10001086-1691224200-1691253000@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:One day silent meditation retreat | Ajahn Nissarano
DESCRIPTION: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\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 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. \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-mudito-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:20230715T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T112107
CREATED:20230620T010324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T000909Z
UID:10001058-1689408000-1689436800@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:A day of Metta Meditation with Venerable Kai Zhao
DESCRIPTION:One Day Metta Meditation Retreat led by Venerable Kai Zhao\nVen. Kai Zhao was born in Ipoh\, Perak. In 1987. He took ordination with most Ven. Boon Keng at Penang Ang Hock Si Temple. After graduation from Malaysia Buddhist College in Penang\, he started teaching Dhamma in local prisons\, especially to death penalty inmates from 1998. Since 2006\, he has been travelling locally and abroad teaching Dhamma in prisons\, conducting retreats and giving counselling and guidance. \nTime: 8.30 am to 4.00 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\,  71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n8.30 am – 11.00 am\n– Welcome\n– Guided Metta meditation \n11:00 am – Lunch \n12 – 4 pm\n– Guided Meditation\n– Discussion / Q & A\n– Sharing of Merits\n– Conclusion \nLunch – Participants need to bring their own lunch. \nTea/coffee will be provided. 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/a-day-of-metta-meditation-with-venerable-kai-zhao/
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:20230701T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230701T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T112107
CREATED:20230625T055748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T055748Z
UID:10000869-1688200200-1688229000@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 : How do we bring up joy in our practice?\n– Guided meditation : Recollecting the Buddha\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 : How do we bring up joy in our practice?\n– Guided Meditation : Recollecting the Dhamma \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. \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-mudito-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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