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SUMMARY:Thinking: a Blessing or a Curse? | Long Weekend Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Nissarano
DESCRIPTION:Open to BSV Members & Non-Members\nThe retreat is fully booked. Waitlist now open. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				Register\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Teacher:\nAjahn Nissarano was born in 1952 in Perth\, Western Australia. In 1997\, he was ordained by Ajahn Brahm as a novice monk and a year later took full ordination. This year will be his 29th Rain’s Retreat\, Vassa. He lived in Sri Lanka from 2006 to 2019\, for almost 14 years. During that period he spent 8 years living in a cave on the side of a beautiful mountain\, surrounded by forest and going for alms round to the village below. It was an idyllic experience\, though not without its challenges\, that he will always treasure. He returned to Australia regularly to teach\, primarily at the Buddhist Society of Victoria. In January 2021 with the blessing of Ajahn Brahm\, he became the resident Senior Monk at Newbury Buddhist Monastery\, about 90 km from Melbourne\, which has now become his base \n\n\n\nAbout the Retreat:\nTitle: Thinking: a Blessing or a Curse? : Relating to Thinking in Our Meditation and Daily LifeThis retreat will use key teachings by the Buddha (MN\, 18\, 19 & 20) to understand the conditioned process which is driving thinking and how we can deal with it in meditation and life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoom Bond Donation:\nAccommodations for this retreat will be single occupancy \n\nBSV: $250\nNon-Members: $330\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue and Times:\nSanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, AUSTRALIA \n\nParticipants can arrive at SOS to check in from 5:15pm on Fri 06 Mar.\nA light supper will be offered at 6:30pm.\nAn introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:15pm.\nRetreat concludes at 3pm on Mon 09 Mar.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sos-retreat-ajahn-nissarano-mar2026/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,SOS Retreats,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Sadaro
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat led by Ajahn Sadaro\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV City Centre (Buddhaloka) 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n8.30 am – 10.00 am\n– Welcome\n– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts\n– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)\n– Introductory Dhamma Talk : \n– Guided meditation\n– Q & A\n– Guideline for walking meditation \n10:00 am – 11 am\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n11:00 am – Lunch\nFor those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday \n12 noon – 12.15 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n12.15 pm – 1.30 pm\n– Guided Meditation or Sutta Discussion:\n \n1.30 pm – 2.30 pm\n– Individual practice\n– walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \nand/or \nShort individual interviews (about 10 minutes) in the dining area next door\, on a first come\, first served basis.\nPlease wait your turn near the backdoor of the dining area \n2.30 pm – 3.30 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n3.30 pm – 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. \nEVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME! – Registration not required. \nParking: Please keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre free for walking meditation. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre to ensure that you do not block driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-ajahn-sadaro-6/
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:20260329T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260329T110000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Venerable Sunandananda
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Venerable Sunandananda\nTime: 9.30 am – 11.00 am\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nAbout the Teacher:\nVenerable Sunandananda is a Theravāda Buddhist monk with over ten years of monastic training and teaching experience. He received his ordination and monastic education at Na-Uyana Forest Monastery in Sri Lanka\, where he studied Buddhist scriptures while engaging in intensive meditation practice within the forest monastic tradition. He also trained in Vipassanā meditation at Nissaranavanaya Forest Monastery under the guidance of the Most Venerable Udaeriyagama Dhammajiva Maha Thero and undertook intensive practice at Panditarama Meditation Centre in Myanmar in the Mahāsi tradition. \nHe currently serves as a meditation teacher at Bhaddeka Vihari Meditation Center in Ripplebrook\, Victoria\, sharing teachings on meditation\, mindfulness\, and Buddhist philosophy with diverse communities. \nLunch Dana:\nAt 11 am\, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics\, followed by communal lunch.  Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. Ensure all food is freshly cooked and prepared in advance. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering\, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen upon arrival at the Centre (no later than 10:30am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation. \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 to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-venerable-sunandananda/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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SUMMARY:Silent Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Brahmali
DESCRIPTION:Registrations now open to Members and Non-Members\nThe Retreat is fully booked. Waitlist now open. \n\n\n\n			\n				Register\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Info:\nRegistration opens 6pm\, Friday\, 20th February for BSV and BSWA members. The member‑only window will run for two weeks. Any remaining places will then open to non‑members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Retreat:\nTheme: How to turn your life into a true blessing: the Mahāmangala sutta and much more! \nThis silent residential retreat consists of walking and sitting meditation practice. There will also be a daily Dhamma Talk and Q&A session. The teachings are sequential during this retreat\, so casual attendance is not possible. Vegetarian lunches will be provided. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoom Bond:\nThe Retreat Centre has 24 rooms\, and to accommodate more participants\, you will be sharing a room with another participant of the same gender. \n\nBSV/BSWA Member: $550\nNon-Members: $630\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7-Day Retreat Eligibility:\n\nHave completed at least two (2) weekend retreats at BSV or have participated in organised long meditation retreats elsewhere\nMaintain a regular meditation practice.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue and Times:\nSanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, AUSTRALIA \n\nParticipants can arrive at SOS from 5:15pm on Thu 02 Apr and a light supper will be offered at 6:30pm.\nAn introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:45pm.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sos-retreat-ajahn-brahmali-2026/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,SOS Retreats
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260404T163000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Katapuñño
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat led by Ajahn Katapuñño\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nTheme: “Exploring The Nature of Dukkha”\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 noon – 12.15 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n12.15 pm – 1.30 pm\n– Guided Meditation or Sutta Discussion:\n \n1.30 pm – 2.30 pm\n– Individual practice\n– walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \nand/or \nShort individual interviews (about 10 minutes) in the dining area next door\, on a first come\, first served basis.\nPlease wait your turn near the backdoor of the dining area \n2.30 pm – 3.30 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n3.30 pm – 4.30 pm\n– Discussion / Q & A\n– Sharing of Merits\n– Conclusion \nAbout the Teacher:\nAjahn Katapuñño is a Buddhist Monk from the Thai forest tradition and has stayed both in Thailand and Australia and has also previously resided at the BSV some years ago. \nPeople have commented that Ajahn Katapuñño’s style of teaching is “Heartfelt-Poetic and somewhat Unconventional.” He is exploratively drawn to an unknown frequency rather than a standard authoritative Data-Exposition. His approach uses “modern day relatable-parables/real-life stories” as a focal point to lead the mind inwards towards Unification-Dhammic-Insight. \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. \nEVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME! – Registration not required. \nParking: Please keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre free for walking meditation. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre to ensure that you do not block driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-ajahn-katapunno/
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:20260405T110000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Katapuñño
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Katapuñño\n\nTitle : “Liberation From The Tears Of Pain”\nTime: 9.30 am – 11.00 am\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nAbout the Teacher:\nAjahn Katapuñño is a Buddhist Monk from the Thai forest tradition and has stayed both in Thailand and Australia and has also previously resided at the BSV some years ago.\n \nPeople have commented that Ajahn Katapuñño’s style of teaching is “Heartfelt-Poetic and somewhat Unconventional.” He is exploratively drawn to an unknown frequency rather than a standard authoritative Data-Exposition. His approach uses “modern day relatable-parables/real-life stories” as a focal point to lead the mind inwards towards Unification-Dhammic-Insight. \nLunch Dana:\nAt 11 am\, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics\, followed by communal lunch.  Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. Ensure all food is freshly cooked and prepared in advance. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering\, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen upon arrival at the Centre (no later than 10:30am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation. \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 to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-ajahn-katapunno/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
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SUMMARY:Silent Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Brahm
DESCRIPTION: Registration now open to Members and Non‑Members\nThe retreat is fully booked. Waitlist now open.\n\n\n\n			\n				Register\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Teacher:\nAjahn Brahmavaṃso\, commonly known as Ajahn Brahm\, is a highly respected and popular Buddhist teacher with a growing international following. He is known for his teachings on meditation and for helping people develop a deeper spiritual understanding. Ajahn Brahm is also the founding father of an emerging Australian forest tradition of Buddhist monasticism\, which remains true to the original teachings of the Buddha (Dhamma) and monastic discipline (Vinaya). \nBorn in Britain\, Ajahn Brahm was ordained in 1974 and trained under the renowned Thai Forest Tradition teacher\, Ajahn Chah. He is currently the Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery in Serpentine\, Western Australia\, and serves as an adviser or patron to several Buddhist organizations\, including the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) in Australia\, as well as others in Singapore and the UK. \n\nAbout the Retreat:\nThis silent residential retreat consists of walking and sitting meditation practice. There will also be daily Dhamma Talk and Q&A session. The teachings are sequential during this retreat and so casual attendance is not possible. \nVegetarian lunches will be provided. \nYou must register to attend this silent retreat for the full 7 days. The retreat is open only to BSV & BSWA members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoom Bond:\nFor this retreat\, accommodation is offered as twin-share with another participant of the same gender. This approach allows us to welcome more people into the retreat and helps ensure that many can benefit from the meditation practice. \n\nBSV/BSWA Member: $370\nNon-Members: $450\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7-Day Retreat Eligibility:\n\nHave completed at least two (2) weekend retreats at BSV or have participated in organised long meditation retreats elsewhere\nMaintain a regular meditation practice.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue and Times:\n\nSanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, AUSTRALIA\nParticipants can arrive at SOS from 5:15pm on Sun 03 May and a light supper will be offered at 6:30pm.\nRegistrations open at 5:15pm on Sun 03 May with a light supper offered at 6:30pm.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/silent-meditation-retreat-ajahn-brahm-2026/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NBM,Retreats,SOS Retreats
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
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SUMMARY:Just be Quiet | Long Weekend Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Sadaro
DESCRIPTION:Open to BSV Members & Non-Members\n\n			\n				Register\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Teacher:\nAjahn Sādaro ordained in the forest tradition in Thailand in 2006. After practicing throughout SE Asia\, he returned to Australia in 2015 and now currently resides at the Buddhist Society of Victoria’s Buddhaloka vihara in Melbourne. \n\n\n\nAbout the Retreat:\nThis retreat will work with some of the meditation techniques available to us for developing the mind in stillness\, peace and wisdom. It will be suitable for new and seasoned meditators. This silent residential retreat consists of walking and sitting meditation practice. There will also be a daily Dhamma Talk and Q&A session. The teachings are sequential during this retreat\, so casual attendance is not possible. Vegetarian lunches will be provided. \nThe BSV is also pleased to share that this retreat will include an option for online attendance. Please refer to the retreat information for details on how to participate remotely. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoom Bond Donation:\nAccommodations for this retreat will be single occupancy \n\nBSV: $250\nNon-Members: $330\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue and Times:\nSanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, AUSTRALIA \n\nParticipants can arrive at SOS to check in from 5:15pm on Fri 05 Jun.\nA light supper will be offered at 6:30pm.\nAn introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:15pm.\nRetreat concludes at 3pm on Mon 08 Jun.\n\n\nOnline Attendance:\nAttendance at this retreat is offered on a donation basis. For those joining online via Zoom\, we kindly ask that you participate fully by attending all sessions and keeping your camera on in order to help maintain a supportive and engaged practice environment for everyone. \nWhen booking\, you may choose any of the four donation levels according to your circumstances.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/ajahn-sadaro-sos-062026/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,SOS Retreats,Upcoming
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