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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:20260428T145751
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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:20260428T145751
CREATED:20230819T080123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T080123Z
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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:20260428T145751
CREATED:20230819T080042Z
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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:20260428T145751
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:20260428T145751
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:20260428T145751
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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:20260428T145751
CREATED:20230731T010012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T232829Z
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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:20260428T145751
CREATED:20230620T010324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T000909Z
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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:20260428T145751
CREATED:20230625T055748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T055748Z
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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 : 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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230603T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230603T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
CREATED:20230528T234208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T051541Z
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SUMMARY:One Day Silent Meditation Retreat - Poson Full Moon | Ajahn Aranavihari
DESCRIPTION:One Day Silent Meditation Retreat led by Ajahn Aranavihari\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 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\nPlease write down your questions or comments as 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-aranavihari-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230430
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
CREATED:20230209T045800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T103410Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Brahmali
DESCRIPTION:Silent Sutta Meditation Retreat with Ajahn Brahmali\n21st April – 29th April\, 2023 – FULLY BOOKED\nAbout the Teacher\nAjahn Brahmali is a senior monk of Norwegian origin who has lived at Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia since 1994. He ordained as a Bhikkhu with Ajahn Brahm as his preceptor in 1996. His clear and thoughtful talks make the teachings of the Buddha accessible to all. \nAbout the Retreat\nThe retreat consists of teachings from the Suttas and silent walking and sitting meditation practice. The Sutta teachings will be of a practical nature and will relate to meditation practice. There will also be daily Q&A sessions.  While this is a non-residential retreat\, participation requires your full commitment. The structure is much like a residential retreat\, and this is a strictly silent retreat. The teachings are sequential and therefore casual attendance is not possible. Vegetarian lunches will be provided \nVenue and Times\nBSV\, Buddhaloka Centre Malvern\, 71 Darling Road\, East Malvern VIC \n8 day retreat – FULLY BOOKED\n3 day retreat – FULLY BOOKED \nIf you wish to be placed on a waiting list\, please email retreats@bsv.net.au\nCurrent BSV members will be given priority. \nThe Daily Timetable\nNote the following timetable is a guide only and is subject to change. \n\n8:30am Sitting meditation\n9:00am Dhamma talk\n10:00am Walking meditation\n11:00am Lunch\n1:00pm Sitting meditation\n2:00pm Dhamma talk\n3:00pm Walking meditation\n4:00pm Sitting meditation (and interviews)\n5:00pm Tea break\n5:30pm Sitting meditation\n6:30pm Q&A\n7:30pm Pack up and finish for the day\n\nThe retreat will end on the final day Saturday 29th April at 4 pm \nPlease send inquiries to retreats@bsv.net.au \n\n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/meditation-retreat-ajahn-brahmali-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230410T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
CREATED:20230329T083956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T232241Z
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SUMMARY:Easter holiday meditation retreat / Ajahn Mudito
DESCRIPTION:Join us during the Easter holidays for a non-residential retreat\, where we meditate and discuss Dhamma. Following on from the retreat held over the Christmas holidays in 2022\, Ajahn Mudito will continue with the last chapters of “The Word of the Buddha” booklet\, namely Right Mindfulness and Right Stillness. The programme includes short meditation and discussion sessions. \n\nTeacher: Ajahn Mudito\nVenue:  BSV Buddhaloka Centre\nDates/times:\n– Friday 7th April and Saturday 8th April: 9am – 11am and 1pm – 3 pm\n– Sunday 9th April: 1 – 5 pm – Individual meditation practice\n(The regular Sunday morning Dhamma talk and communal lunch dana will be held from 9.30 am – 12:30 pm. The Meditation Hall will remain open for individual practice)\n– Monday 10th April: 9am – 11am and 1pm – 3pm \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 the PDF version of “The Word of the Buddha”.  Ajahn Mudito will refer to this during Dhamma discussions throughout the retreat. \n\n\nThis event will not be live streamed.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/easter-holiday-meditation-retreat-ajahn-mudito-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230407T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
CREATED:20230329T083525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T232336Z
UID:10000839-1680858000-1680966000@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Easter holiday meditation retreat / Ajahn Mudito
DESCRIPTION:Join us during the Easter holidays for a non-residential retreat\, where we meditate and discuss Dhamma. Following on from the retreat held over the Christmas holidays in 2022\, Ajahn Mudito will continue with the last chapters of “The Word of the Buddha” booklet\, namely Right Mindfulness and Right Stillness. The programme includes short meditation and discussion sessions. \n\nTeacher: Ajahn Mudito\nVenue:  BSV Buddhaloka Centre\nDates/times:\n– Friday 7th April and Saturday 8th April: 9am – 11am and 1pm – 3 pm\n– Sunday 9th April: 1 – 5 pm – Individual meditation practice\n(The regular Sunday morning Dhamma talk and communal lunch dana will be held from 9.30 am – 12:30 pm. The Meditation Hall will remain open for individual practice)\n– Monday 10th April: 9am – 11am and 1pm – 3pm \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 the PDF version of “The Word of the Buddha”.  Ajahn Mudito will refer to this during Dhamma discussions throughout the retreat. \n\n\nThis event will not be live streamed.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/easter-holiday-meditation-retreat-ajahn-mudito/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230401T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230401T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
CREATED:20230328T140843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T140843Z
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SUMMARY:One day silent meditation retreat | Ajahn Nissarano
DESCRIPTION:Bringing up Joy in our practice : 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 : 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 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-nissarano-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230304T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230304T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
CREATED:20230219T065227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230219T065227Z
UID:10000983-1677918600-1677947400@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 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\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\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 with Ajahn Nissarano on the front porch of the Sangha House (facing Darling\nRoad).\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\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. \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. \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-nissarano/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230204T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230204T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
CREATED:20230126T122907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T080425Z
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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 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\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\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 with Ajahn Mudito on the front porch of the Sangha House (facing Darling\nRoad).\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\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. \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. \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/
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:20230107T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230107T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
CREATED:20230105T024942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T025038Z
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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/
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:20221225T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
CREATED:20221214T120311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T215544Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas holiday meditation retreat
DESCRIPTION:Give yourself the best Christmas present by coming to our “The Word of the Buddha” retreat. Join us for a non-residential retreat\, where we meditate and discuss Dhamma. We will be going through the “Word of the Buddha” booklet and having short meditation and discussion sessions.\nTeacher: Ajahn Mudito\nVenue:  BSV Buddhaloka Centre\nDates/times:\nSunday 25th December  :  1pm – 3pm\n(The session will follow the regular Sunday morning Dhamma talk and communal lunch dana)\nMonday 26th December :  9am – 11am and 1pm – 3pm\nTuesday 27th December : 9am – 11am and 1pm – 3pm\nIf you are staying for both sessions on Monday & Tuesday\, please bring your own lunch. 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 the PDF version of “The Word of the Buddha”.  Ajahn Mudito will refer to this during Dhamma discussions throughout the retreat. \n\n\nThe Meditation Hall will be kept open until 5 pm on all three days for those who wish to continue with their meditation after 3pm. \n\nThis event will not be live streamed.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/christmas-meditation-retreat/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221203T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
CREATED:20221124T085105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T223329Z
UID:10000777-1670056200-1670085000@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Bhante Bodhidhaja
DESCRIPTION:Waiting is Wonderful\, Being is Beautiful\nOne day silent meditation retreat led by 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 last meditation day in 2022 on Saturday 03 December. 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 / Being \n11:00 – 12.00           Lunch Break \nAfternoon \n12:00 – 13:00           Individual Sitting Meditation / Walking Meditation / Being \n13:00 – 14:00           Short Talk & Guided Meditation \n14:00 – 15.30           Individual Sitting Meditation / Walking Meditation / Being and opportunity for 10 min interviews with the teacher \n15:30 – 16:30           Q&A\, Discussion & 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-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:20221118T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
CREATED:20220917T081438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T220740Z
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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/
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:20221111T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
CREATED:20220917T081338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T081338Z
UID:10000941-1668193200-1668196800@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/
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:20221104T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
CREATED:20220917T081227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T081227Z
UID:10000940-1667588400-1667592000@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/
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:20221028T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
CREATED:20220917T081100Z
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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/
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:20221021T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
CREATED:20220917T080633Z
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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/
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:20221014T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
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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/
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:20221007T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
CREATED:20220917T080311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T080807Z
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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/
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:20221001T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221001T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
CREATED:20220925T121421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T001727Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Nissarano
DESCRIPTION:Are we practising Second Noble Truth Meditation or Third Noble Truth Meditation? \nOne day silent meditation retreat led by Ajahn Nissarano\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV City Centre (Buddhaloka) 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n8.30 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 : Are We Practising Second Noble Truth Meditation? The Things That Hinder Our Practice.\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 : Or Are We Practising Third Noble Truth Meditation? The Things That Support Our Practice.\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-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220930T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
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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/
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:20220923T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T145751
CREATED:20220531T051320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T091616Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism - 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
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/discover-buddhism-week-4-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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