BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Buddhist Society Of Victoria (BSV) - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Buddhist Society Of Victoria (BSV) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.bsv.net.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Buddhist Society Of Victoria (BSV) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260130T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260130T210000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212909 CREATED:20260105T235849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T235849Z UID:10001665-1769801400-1769806800@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Special Dhamma Talk | Venerable Santacitto Thero DESCRIPTION:Special Dhamma Talk by Venerable Santacitto Thero\nDate: Friday 30th January 2026\nTime: 7.30 – 9.00pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nAll are very welcome.  Registration not required. \nAbout the teacher:\nBhikkhu Santacitto\, originally from Banjarnegara\, Central Java\, is a Theravada Buddhist monk under the Saṅgha Theravāda Indonesia. He pursued his studies in Pali and Buddhist Studies at the University of Kelaniya\, Sri Lanka\, completing his PhD in 2013. From 2009 to 2012\, he served as a guest lecturer for international students at the same university. \nFrom 2015 to 2019\, he was the Head of the Buddhist Religious Education Program at Kertarajasa Buddhist College (STAB) Batu. Since 2019\, he has been serving as the Chairperson of STAB Kertarajasa. \nHe is active in academics and monastic duties\, including teaching young monks under the Sangha Theravada Indonesia. He also frequently leads meditation retreats across Indonesia for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists. \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/special-dhamma-talk-venerable-santacitto-thero/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Special Event,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Venerable-Santacitto-30jan2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251231T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260101T003000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212909 CREATED:20251217T122424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T035104Z UID:10001653-1767214800-1767227400@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Growing Together in 2026 DESCRIPTION:A warm invitation to Welcome 2026 at the BSV Buddhaloka Centre\nThe theme for this year is “Growing Together in 2026.” Of course\, it’s growing together as we walk the Noble Eightfold Path together with Spiritual Friends (Kalyānamittas). It creates a sense of community\, which can give us support and strength as we practice. Just like a tree that grows on its own can be more easily blown over by the wind and rain than a tree that is part of a forest\, which has much more support and protection. It is also important how we walk the Path together. We need to embrace the four Divine Abidings (Brahmavihāras) – Friendliness (Mettā)\, Caring (Karunā)\, Joy for other’s good qualities (Muditā)\, and Equanimity (Upekkha). \nMay we walk the Path joyfully together into 2026! \nDate: Wednesday\, 31st December 2025\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East \nThose who wish to bring offerings of lights (tealights only)\, flowers and incense may offer these at the Buddha statue in the front garden before the program begins. Please bring finger food for a shared supper. \nProgram:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 9:00 PM\n  Welcome address\n\n\n 9:05 PM\n  Group Activity\n\n\n 9:40 PM\n  Guided Metta Meditation led by Ajahn Nissarano\n\n\n 10:00 PM\n  Break for light refreshments\n\n\n 10:25 PM\n  Water Blessing\n\n\n 10:30 PM\n  Chanting\n\n\n 10:45 PM\n  Dhamma Quiz\n\n\n 11:30 PM\n  Reflecting with Gratitude (Guided)\n\n\n 11:55 PM\n  Count Down to Midnight\n\n\n 12:00 AM\n  Dedication of Merit & Blessing\n\n\n 12:15 AM\n  Thank you & end of event\n\n\n\n  \nThe BSV Buddhaloka Centre will be open from 9am – 3pm on New Year’s Day (Thursday\, 1st January). \n11 am: Offering lunch dana to the monastics\, followed by communal lunch\nYou are very welcome to participate. Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering\, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen no later than 10:30am. This will greatly assist with lunch preparation. \n1pm – 2pm: A short Dhamma talk\, guided meditation and a Q & A session in the Hall URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/growing-together-in-2026/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Online,Special Event,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Growing-Together-In-2026-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251221T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251221T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212909 CREATED:20251116T050115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T114427Z UID:10001638-1766343600-1766349000@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Special Dhamma Talk | Most Respected Venerable Udairiyagama Dhammajiva Maha Thero DESCRIPTION:Special Dhamma Talk by the Most Respected Venerable Udairiyagama Dhammajiva Maha Thero\nDate: Sunday 21st December 2025\nTime: 7 – 8.30pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \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 to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n \n  URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/special-dhamma-talk-venerable-dhammajiva-maha-thero/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Special Event,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Venerable-Udairiyagama-Dhammajiva.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T210000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212909 CREATED:20251009T062803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T053331Z UID:10001619-1761939000-1761944400@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Special Dhamma Talk | Most Ven Ariyananda Maha Thero DESCRIPTION:Special Dhamma Talk by The Most Ven Ariyananda Maha Thero\nDate: Friday 31st October 2025\nTime: 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nAll are very welcome.  Registration not required. \nAbout The Teacher\nThe Most Ven Ariyananda Maha Thero is the present Abbot of Na Uyana Forest Monastery\, where he is Chief Meditation Teacher\, Administrator and Chief Advisor. After his higher ordination in 1993\, he spent a year in Myanmar\, where he mastered the Pa-Auk meditation method.\n \nIn 1997 he came to Na Uyana Monastery along with 10 other monks to initiate a project to build a Meditation Centre. The Monastery is now the largest monastery in the Galduwa tradition and is also one of the main international monasteries in Sri Lanka. \nThe Most Ven Ariyananda Maha Thero is a committed teacher\, who focuses on encouraging his students\, particularly monks and nuns\, in virtue\, concentration and wisdom. He also dedicates his time and effort travelling overseas to make accessible the core teachings of Buddhism for international practitioners. \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/special-dhamma-talk-venerable-ariyananda/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Special Event,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Venerable-Ariyananda-web-slider.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251026T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251026T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212909 CREATED:20250930T083736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T113958Z UID:10001620-1761471000-1761490800@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony 2025 DESCRIPTION:The BSV committee invites everyone to join the Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony – a ceremony to offer robes and other requisites to the Sangha as an expression of our gratitude. This year’s event will be held at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery (107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury).Date: Sunday\, 26 October 2025Time: 09:30 am – 03:00 pm (AEDT) \nPlease arrive by 9.00 am to enable the event to commence at 9.30 am sharp. \nIn the morning there will be a Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Nissarano followed by Rice Pindapatha and offering lunch dana to the Monastics. Communal lunch will be at 11.30am. If you wish\, please bring a dish to share with the monastics and the lay community. Please bring ready-to-eat food. No food preparation and reheating available.  The Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony will begin at 12:30 pm. \nAttending in personYou are encouraged to check the weather at Newbury before leaving home and bring suitable clothes (e.g. jacket\, hat/beanie) including an umbrella. The weather at Newbury is usually 5 degrees cooler than in Melbourne. It is highly recommended to wear sturdy walking shoes as the terrain is uneven and can be muddy.  For those who suffer from hay fever or asthma\, please take appropriate precautions as the pollen count is high during spring season in Newbury \nBus to NewburyPlease click HERE to reserve your seat. When reserving your ticket\, you will be given the option to pay online or at the BSV Office. If you want to pay for your ticket at the Office\, select “Cash” as your payment method during the checkout process. You will need to pay for it within 7 days of purchase or your ticket will be released back into the pool. \nLast day to secure a seat is Sunday\, 19th October 2025\, 5pm (subject to availability).  The bus will depart from the BSV Buddhaloka Centre (71 Darling Road\, Malvern East) by 7 am SHARP. Please plan to be at the Centre by 6.45am. The bus will leave NBM at 3.30pm to return to the Buddhaloka Centre. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathina Ceremony Program: \n\n\n\n09.30\nPresident’s welcome message\n\n\n09.35\nTaking of Refuges and 5 Precepts\, and chanting with Ajahn Nissaraṇo (in English)\n\n\n09.45\nMessage by the Mayor of Hepburn Shire\, Don Henderson\n\n\n09:50\nReflections about the 2025 Rains Retreat from Ayya Sankappa & Ajahn Nissaraṇo\n\n\n10:00\nDhamma Talk by Ajahn Nissarano\n\n\n10.25\nShort Blessing by Monastics\n\n\n10.30\nRice Pindapata & offering lunch dana to monastics\n\n\n11.00\nCommunal lunch\n\n\n12.30 \nProcession followed by the Formal Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony\n\n\n13.35 \nLay community make offerings of robes and other requisites to NBM monastics.\n\n\n14:00\nOpen Day Walking Tours of Retreat Centre\, Monks’ and Nuns’ areas\n\n\n14:45\nThe Robe Offering Celebration Event concludes\n\n\n15:15\nBoarding Bus for 15:30 Departure from NBM to Buddhaloka Centre\n\n\n\n  \nMorning Session : 9.30 – 10.30am \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDana/Gift Offering for the Ceremony\nDevotees and lay people are invited to offer any of the four requisites (robes\, food\, medicine\, shelter) to the BSV-NBM Bhikkhu and Bhikkhuni Sangha as a practical way of expressing their gratitude and support. \nRequisites available for offering at the Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony: \n\nGift wrapped robes\, robes and bowl sets will be available at the NBM for offering:\nFull Set of Robes with Alms Bowl – $70\nFull Set of Robes Only – $40\nTowels Set – $30\nTowel Only – $10\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robes & Other Requisites \nThe offering is symbolic. Your donation will go towards supporting NBM Sangha.This donation is not tax deductible. \n Donate Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NBM Building Fund \nMake a donation towards the NBM Retreat Centre Project Stage 2a.\nThis donation is tax deductible.\n Donate Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana/Gift Offering for the Ceremony\n \n A giver of food is a giver of strength.\nA giver of clothes is a giver of beauty.\nA giver of vehicle is a giver of ease.\nA giver of lamp is a giver of vision.\nAnd the one who is a giver of residence is a giver of everything.\nBut the one who teaches the Dhamma is a giver of the deathless.\nThe Buddha explains to a deva the true value of various kinds of gifts. \n(SN 1.42) URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/kathina-robe-offering-ceremony-2025/ LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,NBM,Online,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Kathina-2025-at-NBM-FINAL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250614T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250614T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212910 CREATED:20250516T071024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T110000Z UID:10001535-1749889800-1749916800@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:One Day Meditation Retreat | Bhante Jinalankara Thero DESCRIPTION:Teachings and Guidance by Bhante Jinalankara Thero\n | One Day Meditation Retreat |\nTime: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nBiography of Bhante Jinalankara Thero \nThe forest-dwelling monk\, the Most Venerable Jinalankara Thero\, entered the noble monastic life in August 1984\, after undergoing preliminary training for about a year. Thereafter\, he was ordained under the guidance of the Most Venerable Kadawedduwe Sri Jinavansa Maha Thero as his preceptor. \nThe basic training he received as a forest-dwelling monk\, along with additional training in various meditation methods such as the teaching style of Ajahn Chah of Thailand\, the Mahasi meditation method of Burma\, and the Pa-Auk meditation system\, cultivated in him a deep wisdom and understanding \nProgramme: \nSession 1 – 8:30 am – 11:00 am \n\nIntroduction\, \nDhamma talk  \nMeditation \n\n11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Lunch \nSession 2 – 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm  \n\nDhamma talk  \nMeditation \n\nSession 3 – 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm   \n\nQ&A & Conclusion\n\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. \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. \nEVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME!  \nParking\nPlease keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre FREE for walking meditation. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not block driveways in any way. URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-day-meditation-retreat-bhante-jinalankara-thero/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Jinalankara-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T210000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212910 CREATED:20250513T032017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T075331Z UID:10001521-1748547000-1748552400@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Yiu (Bhikkhu Khantiko) DESCRIPTION:Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Yiu (Bhikkhu Khantiko)\nTime: 7:30pm – 9:00pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nAbout Ajahn Yiu\nAjahn Yiu is the current instructor of Hong Kong Theravada Meditation Society and has been ordained for more than 13 years. \nIn 2005\, he completed Master’s degree in Buddhist Studies at HKU. In 2011\, Ajahn ordained as a Bhikkhu under the guidance of Luang Por Ganha in Thailand. In 2020 Ajahn Yiu started guiding meditation classes with the blessings of Luang Por Ganha. In 2022\, Ajahn Yiu returned to Hong Kong from Thailand and was invited to be the meditation instructor for Hong Kong Theravada Meditation Society and Jing Nian Hang Limited. In 2023\, he established Maggapaṭipadā Meditation Centre on Lamma Island\, Hong Kong. \nHe is rigorous in his precepts\, profound in his practical training\, and well versed in the Buddhist scriptures.He is proficient in Chinese\, Thai\, Cantonese\, and English\, and knows early Buddhist texts in Pali. His research and empirical study of Buddhism is rigorous and professional. Based on his previous educational background\, combined with his understanding of Buddhism\, Ajahn Yiu has a unique insight into the fields of modern psychology and spiritual therapy. He is compassionate and cheerful\, humorous\, amiable\, humble\, and low-key\, and good at skillful teaching. The closer you get to Ajahn Yiu\, the more you can feel the light and compassion in his heart. \n \n  URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/dhamma-talk-ajahn-yiu/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ajahn-Yiu.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212910 CREATED:20250424T064726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T054610Z UID:10001511-1747558800-1747576800@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:BSV 2025 Vesak Celebration | BCM DESCRIPTION:BSV 2025 Vesak Celebration at Buddhaloka Centre\nDate: Sunday\, 18 May 2025\nLocation: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145\nTime: 9.00 am – 2 pm (AEST) \n\n9:00 am – Event Opens : BSV President’s Welcome Message\n9.05 am – Taking of the Three Refuges\, Precepts and Chanting\n9.20 am – Dhamma Talk: “The Buddha’s Awakening: A Message of Hope for the World” by Ajahn Nissarano\n10.00 am – Offering of gifts to the Sangha & Blessing Chants : Mangala Sutta\, Ratana Sutta (6 verses) & Metta Sutta\n10.25 am – Rice Pindapata & Offering of Food to Monastics\n10.55am – Dedication of Merit & Blessing Chanting\n11.00 am –  Communal lunch\n12:15 pm – Dessert Dansala (offering) by BSV Dhamma School parents\n12.30 pm – Dhamma School Lantern Competition\n1.00 pm – Water blessing by Monastics\n1.15 pm – Dhamma Talk for Dhamma School\, including taking of the Three Refuges and Precepts\n2.00 pm – End of Event\n\nLunch Dana:\nAt 10.25 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 10:00am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation. \nParking\nThe Buddhaloka Centre carpark will be closed on the day of the event\, so please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n \nPlease email office@bsv.net.au if you have any queries. \n  URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/bsv-2025-vesak-celebration-bcm/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Copy-of-Vesak-2025-Poster-1920-x-1080-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250517T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212910 CREATED:20250501T233757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T110306Z UID:10001513-1747477800-1747497600@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:One Day Meditation Retreat | Luangta Narongsak Khīṇālayo DESCRIPTION:Teachings and Guidance by Luangta Narongsak Khīṇālayo\nand a Workshop by his Assistant Teachers\n | One Day Meditation Retreat Workshop |\nTime: 10:30 am to 4:00 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nBiography of Luangta Narongsak Khīṇālayo \nLuangta Narongsak was born in Nakhon Sawan Province\, Thailand on Monday\, August 18th\, 1952. He became a lawyer\, barrister and later a judge where he passed the judiciary examination on his first attempt and later succeeded in earning several titles and achievements throughout his career. \nIn 1976\, Luangta Narongsak entered monkhood for a short term under the guidance of Bhikkhu Punyananda. Here he met Luangpu Khao Analayo at Wat Tam Klang Phane\, who guided him in attaining inner peace. As a Lay person\, he continued his practice under many esteemed teachers. He also founded the Dhamma Club for the Court at Saraburi and the Dhamma Practice Club of the Court of Justice in Bangkok. \nAt the age of 59\, Luangta decided to retire and went into monkhood at Wat Komet Rattanaram\, where Chao Khun Medhajarn was his preceptor. After ordination\, Luangta moved to Wat Pa Nak Nimit\, to practice dhamma under the guidance of Luangpu Awan Khemmako for 4 years. Later Luangta returned to Nakhon Sawan Province\, where he received guidance from Luangpu Lee Tanangaro for another 2 years. \nLuangta Narongsak currently resides at Buddha Dhamma Satharn Panjakiri\, where he continues to teach Dhamma. \nProgramme: \nSession 1 – 10:30 am – 1:00 pm \n\nWelcome\nInstruction and guidance by Luangta\nQ & A\n\n1.00 pm – 2.00pm: Lunch \nSession 2 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm  \n\nWorkshop by Luangta’s assistant teachers relating to issues that came up during the first session\nQ & A \nConclusion\n\nPlease note the programme is subject to change. Unlike the usual monthly silent retreat\, there will be some dialogue between participants. \nMobile Phones\nParticipants are kindly requested to put away their phones. \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. \nEVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME! – Registration not required. \nParking\nPlease keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre FREE for walking meditation. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not block driveways in any way. \nVenerable’s teachings across Australia can be found HERE URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-day-meditation-retreat-luangta-narongsak-khi%e1%b9%87alayo/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Luangta-Narongsak-Khiṇalayo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250511T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250511T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212910 CREATED:20250422T063122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T030608Z UID:10001501-1746955800-1746972000@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:BSV 2025 Vesak Celebration | SOS DESCRIPTION:BSV 2025 Vesak Celebration at Sanctuary of Stillness\nThe BSV committee invites you to celebrate Vesak Day with us to commemorate the Buddha’s Birth\, Enlightenment\, and Final Passing (Parinibbana). This year’s event will be held at the Sanctuary of Stillness Retreat Centre. \nDate: Sunday\, 11 May 2025\nLocation: 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury 3458\nTime: 9.00 am – 2.00 pm (AEST) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9.00am Morning activities for guests when they arrive:\nBathing of a Baby Buddha-to-Be Statue and/ or Offering of Flowers. Participants could choose either\, if they wish.\nThere will also be a ‘wishing tree’ in the front verandah for those who would like to write a message for their mothers.\n9.30am – Welcome Address by President\, Housekeeping & Announcements\n9.40am – Taking of the 3 refuges and 5 precepts led by Ajahn Nissarano\n9:50am – Dhamma Talk: “The Buddha and His Mothers” given by Ayya Upekkha\n10.15am – Offering of Gifts and Dedication of Merit & Blessing Chant with a water sprinkling blessing\n10.25am – Rice pindapata – offering of rice to monastics\, followed by them taking their food\n11:00am – Communal Lunch\n1:00pm –  Novice Monk Ordination Ceremony – Witness a layperson’s (anagarika or trainee) ordination as a novice monk\n1.30 pm – Chanting of Blessing for the Newly Ordained Novice Monk & Everyone\n1.45pm – Offering of Gifts to the Newly Ordained Novice Monk & the distributing of pirit thread bracelets.\n2.00pm – End of Celebration\n\nOffering food\nPlease bring ready-to-eat food to share with the monastics and the lay community. No food preparation and reheating available. We kindly request that you deliver your food offering at the Drop Off point upon arrival (no later than 10:00am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation. \nBus Service\nA bus has been arranged to transport attendees to the Vesak Celebration at SOS.  The cost of each ticket has been fully covered through a grant from Multicultural Affairs Victoria\, a proud sponsor of the event. \nNote: Each registration is for one ticket only. To request two tickets\, please register separately. The invoice number will serve as the ticket number.\nLast day to secure a seat is Sun\, 04 May 2025\, 5 pm (if seats are still available). Book your seat HERE \nMeeting Point:\nThe bus will depart from the Buddhaloka Centre (71 Darling Road\, Malvern East) by 7.20 am SHARP.  Please plan to be at the Centre by 7.15 am.  The bus will leave the Retreat Centre at 2.30pm to return to the Buddhaloka Centre. \nEnquiries : office@bsv.net.au OR events@bsv.net.au \nParking\nThere is a dedicated parking area at the SOS Retreat Centre.  Volunteers will be there to guide attendees with parking and food drop off. \nWeather\nYou are encouraged to check the weather at Newbury before leaving home and bring suitable clothes (eg: jacket\, hat/beanie). The weather in Newbury is usually 5 degrees cooler than in Melbourne. \nMorning Session \n \nAfternoon Session \n \nPlease email events@bsv.net.au if you have any queries. \n  URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/bsv-vesak-celebration-2025-sos/ LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,NBM,SOS Events,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Vesak-2025-SOS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250101T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250104T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212910 CREATED:20241226T085851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T004050Z UID:10001371-1735722000-1736002800@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Welcoming-in the New Year | 4-Day Silent Meditation Retreat | Led by Ajahn Nissarano DESCRIPTION:Welcoming-in the New Year | 4-day silent meditation retreat | Led by Ajahn Nissarano \nWednesday 1st January – Saturday 4th January 2025\, 9 am – 3.00 pm \nBSV Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East \nThis retreat will focus on cultivating the mind in meditation and reflection to welcome-in the New Year. Participants are welcome to join this retreat at any time during the 4 days. \nDaily Programme \n\n9.00 am – 10.30 am:\n\nWelcome\nTaking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 and 8 precepts (first day\, and as requested on subsequent days)\nChanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)\nShort introduction to support the Guided Meditation\nGuided meditation\nGuidelines for walking meditation\n\n\n10.30am – 11.00am:\n\nIndividual practice\nwalking &/or sitting meditation\, and/or contemplation\n\n\n11.00 am:\n\nLunch (for those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday)\n\n\n12.00 pm – 12.15 pm:\n\nIndividual practice\nwalking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation.\n\n\n12.15 pm – 1.30 pm:\n\nSutta Discussion\n\n\n1.30 pm – 2.00 pm:\n\nIndividual practice\nwalking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation and/or\nshort individual interviews in the dining area next door\, on a first come first served basis (Please wait near the backdoor of the dining area for your turn)\n\n\n\n\n2.00 pm – 3.00 pm:\n\nDiscussion/ Q & A\nSharing of Merits\nConclusion\n\n\n\nClick here to download the chanting ebook onto your device. \n\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise socialising & talking. \nNoble Silence\nThis will be a silent retreat\, in order to support the meditation & contemplation. So please speak only when necessary. \nMobile Phones\nParticipants are kindly requested to put their phones on silent. \nQuestions\nPlease write down your questions or comments as they occur to you and put them in the box in the foyer. They will be discussed during the last session for the day\, between 2 pm – 3pm.The doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation. If it is cool\, please dress appropriately\, and bring a meditation shawl if you wish. There is cooling & heating in the meditation hall. \nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided. \nEVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME! – Registration not required. \nParking \nPlease keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre free for walking meditation. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not block driveways in any way. URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/welcoming-in-the-new-year-2025/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Welcoming-in-the-New-Year-Retreat-1-4-Jan-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241231T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250101T003000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212910 CREATED:20241221T052406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T055700Z UID:10001370-1735678800-1735691400@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Meditating Peacefully into the New Year DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, 31st December 2024\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East \nThose who wish to bring offerings of lights (tealights only)\, flowers and incense may offer them at the Buddha statue outside before the program begins. \nProgram:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 PM\nTea and coffee and some nibbles\n\n\n10:00 PM\nWelcome message\n\n\n10:05 PM\nGroup activity: Reflecting on how 2024 has been for us and what qualities we would like to develop more in 2025\n\n\n10:30 PM\nShort guided meditation led by by Ajahn Nissarano\n\n\n11:00 PM\nChanting together\n\n\n11:15 PM\nDhamma Panel Discussion with the Sangha\n\n\n11:45 PM\nShort Metta Meditation led by Ayya Upekkha\n\n\n12:00 AM\nDedication of merit/ blessing\n\n\n12:15 AM\nThank you and end.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe BSV Buddhaloka Centre will be open from 9am-3pm on New Year’s Day (Wednesday January 1st) until Saturday\, 4th January 2025  for the “Welcoming in the New Year Retreat” led by Ajahn Nissarano . Everyone is welcome! Please bring a plate to share for communal lunch on Wednesday 1st January\, if you plan to attend. URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/new-years-eve-2025/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Online,Special Event,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/new-years-day-9165860_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241225T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241225T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212910 CREATED:20241221T051408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T051408Z UID:10001369-1735117200-1735138800@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Christmas Day Retreat | Ajahn Mudito DESCRIPTION:If you’re over the commercial side of Christmas\, or if you would just like some quiet time to contemplate the year that has been\, then join us for a day retreat where we meditate\, discuss Dhamma and share in fellowship with like-minded practitioners.The retreat will start at 9.00am and conclude by 3.00pm. Facilitated by Ajahn Mudito\, the program will include short meditation and discussion sessions. \nWe’ll have our usual offering of dana to the Sangha at 11.00am followed by a shared meal with other participants. Please bring a plate of food to share. \nCome and join in the true spirit of the festive season at the BSV Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East. No registration is required – feel free to attend the full day\, one of the sessions or simply join the lunch dana offering and communal lunch. URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/christmas-da-retreat-ajahn-mudito-2024/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/XMAS-Retreat-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241110T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241110T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212910 CREATED:20241012T085519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T085841Z UID:10001342-1731231000-1731250800@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony 2024 DESCRIPTION:The BSV committee invites everyone to join the Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony – a ceremony to offer robes and other requisites to the Sangha as an expression of our gratitude. This year’s event will be held at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery (107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury).Date: Sunday\, 10 November 2024Time: 09:30 am – 03:00 pm (AEDT) \nPlease arrive by 9.00 am to enable the event to commence at 9.30 am sharp. \nIn the morning there will be a Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Nissarano followed by Rice Pindapatha and offering lunch dana to the Monastics. Communal lunch will be at 11.30am. If you wish\, please bring a dish to share with the monastics and the lay community. Please bring ready-to-eat food. No food preparation and reheating available.  The Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony will begin at 12:30 pm. \nAttending in personYou are encouraged to check the weather at Newbury before leaving home and bring suitable clothes (e.g. jacket\, hat/beanie) including an umbrella. The weather at Newbury is usually 5 degrees cooler than in Melbourne. It is highly recommended to wear sturdy walking shoes as the terrain is uneven and can be muddy.  For those who suffer from hay fever or asthma\, please take appropriate precautions as the pollen count is high during spring season in Newbury \nBus to NBMPlease click HERE to reserve your seat. When reserving your ticket\, you will be given the option to pay online or at the BSV Office. If you want to pay for your ticket at the Office\, select “Cash” as your payment method during the checkout process. You will need to pay for it within 7 days of purchase or your ticket will be released back into the pool.Last day to secure a seat is Monday\, 4th November 2024\, 5 pm (subject to availability).The bus will depart from the BSV Buddhaloka Centre (71 Darling Road\, Malvern East) by 7 am SHARP. Please plan to be at the Centre by 6.45 am. The bus will leave NBM at 3.30 pm to return to the Buddhaloka Centre. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathina Ceremony Program: \n\n\n\n09.30\nPresident’s welcome message\n\n\n09.35\nRequest to observe 5 precepts followed by Rains Retreat message by Ajahn Nissarano and Ayya Upekkha\n\n\n09.40\nEnd of Rain Retreat message by Ajahn Nissarano & Ayya Upekkha\n\n\n09.45\nEnd of Rain Retreat message by Ajahn Nissarano & Ayya Upekkha\n\n\n09:50\nDhamma Talk by Ajahn Nissarano\n\n\n10.20\nShort Blessing by Monastics\n\n\n10.25\nRice Pindapatha & offering lunch dana to monastics\n\n\n11.00\nCommunal lunch\n\n\n12.30 \nProcession followed by Formal Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony\n\n\n13.45 \nLay community makes offerings of robes and other requisites to NBM monastics.\n\n\n14:15\nClosing Remarks: thankyou message to all the visitors and volunteers\n\n\n14:20\nOpen Day Walking Tours of the Meditation Retreat Centre\n\n\n15:15\nBoarding Bus for 15:30 Departure from NBM\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDana/Gift Offering for the CeremonyDevotees and lay people are invited to offer any of the four requisites (robes\, food\, medicine\, shelter) to the BSV-NBM Bhikkhu and Bhikkhuni Sangha as a practical way of expressing their gratitude and support. \nRequisites available for offering at the Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony: \n\nGift wrapped robes\, robes and bowl sets will be available at the NBM for offering:\nFull Set of Robes with Alms Bowl – $70\nFull Set of Robes Only – $40\nTowels Set – $30\nTowel Only – $10\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robe & Other Requisites \nThe offering is symbolic. Your donation will go towards supporting NBM Sangha.\nThis donation is not tax deductible.\n Donate Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NBM Building Fund \nMake a donation towards the NBM Retreat Centre Project Stage 2a.\nThis donation is tax deductible.\n Donate Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana/Gift Offering for the Ceremony\n \n A giver of food is a giver of strength.\nA giver of clothes is a giver of beauty.\nA giver of vehicle is a giver of ease.\nA giver of lamp is a giver of vision.\nAnd the one who is a giver of residence is a giver of everything.\nBut the one who teaches the Dhamma is a giver of the deathless.\nThe Buddha explains to a deva the true value of various kinds of gifts. \n(SN 1.42) URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/kathina-robe-offering-ceremony-2024/ LOCATION:Newbury Buddhist Monestery\, 107 Beaches Road\, Newbury\, VIC\, 3458\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,NBM,Online,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Kathina-2024-at-NBM-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240527T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240528T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212910 CREATED:20240410T100117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T103750Z UID:10001223-1716800400-1716908400@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Vesak Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Brahm DESCRIPTION:Ajahn Brahm’s Vesak Meditation Retreat in Melbourne\n\nThe BSV Committee invites you to participate in a two day Vesak Retreat led by Ajahn Brahm. The retreat will be held at the Buddhaloka Centre Malvern (BCM). \nDates: Monday\, 27 May 2024 and Tuesday\, 28 May 2024\nLocation: 71 Darling Rd\, Malvern East\nTime: 9:00 am – 3.00 pm (AEST) \nNoble Silence: Apart from the discussion periods\, this will be a silent retreat\, in order to support the meditation & contemplation. So please speak only when necessary. \nProgramme on Monday & Tuesday\n09:00 – 10:00       Dhamma Talk\n10:00 – 11:00       Guided Meditation\n11:00 – 12:30       Rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics\, followed by communal lunch\n12:30 – 13:00       Break\n13:00 – 14:00       Silent Sitting Meditation and/or Walking Meditation\n14:00 – 15:00       Q&A \nLunch dana\nPlease bring ready-to-eat food to share with the monastics and the lay community. No food preparation and reheating available. Please note that the dana “drop-off” area will be at the front entrance of BCM along Darling Road. There will be volunteers waiting to accept your dana offering. (The car park at the back of BCM will be closed on both days) \nTea Breaks: Please take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. Tea/coffee will be provided. \nMobile Phones: Participants are kindly requested to put away their phones. \nCar Parking: The Car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre will be CLOSED throughout the retreat to facilitate walking meditation. There is limited street parking available along Darling Road. However\, there is ample alternative street parking area along Waverley Road near Darling Road. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \nYou are welcome to join at anytime during the retreat. Registration not required. \nJoin Online: For devotees unable to attend in person\, ZOOM sessions will run throughout the two days.\nZoom Meeting details:\nTopic: Ajahn Brahm’s Vesak Retreat\nMeeting ID: 810 2424 4864 | Passcode: 373196\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81024244864?pwd=qfEsdYKx7D02PA2TbbsUkoo0jZZf6S.1 URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/vesak-meditation-retreat-ajahn-brahm/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vesak-Retreat-with-AB.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240526T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240526T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212910 CREATED:20240410T095354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T110019Z UID:10001222-1716723000-1716739200@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:BSV Vesak Celebrations with Ajahn Brahm DESCRIPTION:BSV Vesak Celebrations 2024 with Ajahn Brahm\nThe BSV committee invites you to celebrate Vesak Day with us to commemorate the Buddha’s Birth\, Enlightenment\, and Final Passing (Parinibbana). This year’s event will be held at the Buddhaloka Centre Malvern (BCM). \nDate: Sunday\, 26 May 2024\nLocation: 71 Darling Rd\, Malvern East\nTime: 11:30 am – 4.00 pm (AEST) \nWe will have our regular Sunday morning chanting starting at 11.30am followed by a Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Brahm\, ending with a Question & Answer session with Ajahn. \nAs you are aware\, BCM has limited space and as we are expecting a significantly larger than our normal Sunday gathering\, we have decided not to have the Sunday dana offering and communal lunch for this event. The logistics and traffic from the morning dana drop-offs will create traffic congestion and disruption along Darling Road and the neighborhood. This will be unmanageable and beyond our control. \nGiven the event on Sunday will only start at 11.30 am\, there will be no dana offering and communal lunch. We kindly request that you do not bring any food dana to offer to the monastics on the day. However\, you are most welcome to offer non-food requisites to the monastics. Most of the requisites such as robes and smaller items can be purchased onsite on the day. The proceeds will help the BSV to operate the Centre to offer teachings; and provide support to the monastic community of monks and nuns. \nMorning Activities (LiveStreamed)\n11:30  President’s Welcome Message\n11:35  Regular Sunday Chanting\n11:45  Dhamma talk by Ajahn Brahm\n12:30  Q & A session with Ajahn Brahm\n12:55  Sharing & dedication of merit \nAfternoon Activities\n13:00   Water Blessing by Ajahn Brahm\, followed by Meet & Greet and Photo session with Ajahn\n13:30   New member taking the refuges and precepts | Refreshments (porch area at the back of the Vihara)\n*14:00  Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Brahm for Dhamma School students & parents and Teens Group\n*15:00  Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Brahm for Cityzen\n16:00   End of event \nJoin Online on ZOOM:\nTopic: BSV Dhamma Talk | The Power of Vesak (11:30 – 13:00)\nMeeting ID: 869 6427 8517 | Passcode: Vesak2024\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86964278517?pwd=0Zps6AhzvwRvPVNNgJSW5aSwqR01Zv.1 \n*Please note the sessions between 2 – 3.15 pm are primarily for Dhamma School students\, parents\, Teens Group and Cityzen. As such\, they will be given priority seating in the Meditation Hall. Thank you for understanding. \nCar Parking: The car park at the back of BCM will be closed on the day. There is limited street parking available along Darling Road. However\, there is ample alternative street parking area along and around 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. URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/bsv-vesak-celebrations-with-ajahn-brahm/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vesak-Day-celebration-With-AB-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212910 CREATED:20240511T072059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T072134Z UID:10001232-1715972400-1715977800@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Karma and Reincarnation | Venerable Watagoda Maggavihari DESCRIPTION:Special Dhamma Talk by Venerable Watagoda Maggavihari\nTime: 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nAbout The Teacher \nVenerable Watagoda Maggavihari received his novice ordination from Most Venerable Na-uyana Ariyadhamma in 2006 and entered the noble monastic life in the year 2007. After spending six years receiving advice and guidance from Venerable Na-uyana Ariyadhamma\, in 2012 he left for Myanmar to learn more about Theravada Buddhism at The International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University where he completed his master’s degree in Pāḷi Studies. During his year off between his BA and starting his MA\, he spent some extended time at Wat Pah Nanachat in Thailand to learn about the Thai Forest Tradition. \nVenerable Watagoda Maggavihari has been teaching since his early years as a monk and recently helped establish The International Institute of Theravada in Kaluvaragaswewa\, Sri Lanka. There are roughly 80 local and international monastic residents training at his monastery. The monastery has a six year study program which opened to the public in 2022. The monastery is continually expanding and aims to properly educate monks of all Theravāda traditions with the traditional Theravāda Buddhist studies to help sustain and preserve the Buddhist Teachings. \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\n  URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/special-dhamma-talk-venerable-watagoda-maggavihari/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Special Event,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ven-WM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240329T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240401T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212910 CREATED:20240307T041315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T144430Z UID:10001210-1711702800-1711983600@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Easter Holiday Meditation Retreat | Bhante Sangāmaji DESCRIPTION:ON GOODNESS\, KINDNESS AND WISDOM\n\nIn this retreat we will investigate how the Dhamma can be directly understood by ourselves. And we will practice the development of kindness\, compassion\, and the perception of impermanence. Led by Bhante Sangāmaji. \nProgramme for Friday\, Saturday & Monday\n9.00am – 10.00am:Study and discussion \n10.00am – 11.00am:  Meditation \n11.00: Lunch & break (Please bring your own lunch!) \n12.30 – 1.30pm: Study and discussion \n1.30 – 3.00pm: Guided and silent meditation  \nOn Sunday\, March 31 (usual Sunday morning programme)\n8.30 – 9.30am: Optional silent meditation \n9.30 – 10.45am: Precepts\, talk\, meditation\, Q&A \n11.00 – 12.30pm: Communal lunch (you are welcome to join\, if you wish) \n12.30 – 1.30pm: Study and discussion \n1.30 – 3.00pm: Guided and silent meditation  \nYOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN AT ANYTIME DURING THE RETREAT. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED. \nSuttas passages that will be utilised during the retreat:\nPlease click on the TITLE to open the document. (Suitable for phone screens)\n1. On Goodness (1st day)\n2. On Kindness (2nd and part of 3rd day)\n3. On Wisdom (part of 3rd and 4th day) \nSuitable for printouts & larger screens\n1. On Goodness \n2. On Kindness \n3. On Wisdom \nImportant note:\nThe texts contain copyrighted material and are based on translations by Bhikku Bodhi\, Ānandajoti Bhikkhu and Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu (occasionally edited and abbreviated). They are intended for the private use of the participants of this retreat only. Please do not share or distribute! \n\nTea Breaks: Please take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. \nNoble Silence: Apart from the study and discussion periods this will be a silent retreat\, in order to support the meditation & contemplation. So please speak only when necessary. \nMobile Phones: Participants are kindly requested to put away their phones. \nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided. \nParking: Please keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre free for walking meditation (except on Sunday morning). Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n\nAbout Bhante Sangāmaji\nBhante Sangāmaji was born and raised in Vienna\, Austria. After some studies and a search for a good and meaningful way of living\, being disenchanted with the primary focus on material wellbeing so prevalent in society\, he stumbled into a small forest monastery in Sri Lanka in 1998 at the age of twenty-four. The teachings of the Buddha and meditation practice seemed to him to make so much sense\, answer many questions and solve the fundamental problems in life. So\, the same year he ordained there as a novice under Bhikkhu Kaṭukurunde Ñāṇananda and received higher ordination in 2000. He has since lived for about seventeen years in forest monasteries and solitary hermitages in Sri Lanka and about eight years in monasteries and a meditation center in Southeast Asia (Thailand and Malaysia)\, Europe\, the United States and Australia. His main interests are in how the mind works\, how to free oneself from suffering (dukkha) and how to practically apply the discourses of the Buddha (Suttas) to realize the end of all suffering (dukkhanirodha). \nHe is presently living in Newbury Buddhist Monastery\, staying there until the end of April. \n\n\n\nThis event will not be live streamed. URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/easter-holiday-meditation-retreat-2024/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Easter-Retreat.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240322T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240322T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212910 CREATED:20240301T041446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T041446Z UID:10001209-1711134000-1711139400@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Special Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Dtun DESCRIPTION:Special Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Dtun\nTime: 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nAbout The Teacher\nAjahn Dtun is considered to be one of the greatest living meditation masters in Thailand. Renowned for his gentle demeanour and deep wisdom\, Ajahn Dtun has always had a reputation as an impeccable and well-practised monk in the Ajahn Chah Tradition. Even as a junior monk\, there was a buzz among the monks regarding Ajahn Dtun due to his dedication to practise and an aura of calm and clarity around him. Ajahn Dtun will be accompanied by Ajahn Tejapanno\, his translator. Ajahn Tejapanno\, born in England\, has been a monk for over 23 years\, and has spent the last several years with Ajahn Dtun. \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\n  URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/special-dhamma-talk-ajahn-dtun-4/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Special Event,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ajahn-Dtun-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240315T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240315T210000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212910 CREATED:20240229T004919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T051103Z UID:10001207-1710531000-1710536400@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Special Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Jutipañño DESCRIPTION:Special Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Jutipañño\nTime: 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nAbout The Teacher\nVenerable Jutipañño Mahathero is a Malaysian Buddhist monk. He received his higher ordination (Upasampada) in 1991 at Wat Bhodhisampan\, Narkleur\, Chonburi\, Thailand. His Preceptor is Phraku Pañña Pathanaporn. He trained under Ajahn Somchat Dhamma Joto (Chao Khun Phra Rajvajrayanarangsee) for a period of six years and stayed in Thailand for a duration of eight years. He returned to Malaysia in the year of 2000\, and established Dhamma Light Meditation Centre at Api-Api\, Pontian\, Johor\, Malaysia\, and is the current abbot. \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\n  URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/special-dhamma-talk-ajahn-jutipanno/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Special Event,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ajahn-Jutipanno-WEB.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240314T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240314T210000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212911 CREATED:20240229T005151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T051007Z UID:10001208-1710444600-1710450000@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Special Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Jutipañño DESCRIPTION:Special Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Jutipañño\nTime: 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nAbout The Teacher\nVenerable Jutipañño Mahathero is a Malaysian Buddhist monk. He received his higher ordination (Upasampada) in 1991 at Wat Bhodhisampan\, Narkleur\, Chonburi\, Thailand. His Preceptor is Phraku Pañña Pathanaporn. He trained under Ajahn Somchat Dhamma Joto (Chao Khun Phra Rajvajrayanarangsee) for a period of six years and stayed in Thailand for a duration of eight years. He returned to Malaysia in the year of 2000\, and established Dhamma Light Meditation Centre at Api-Api\, Pontian\, Johor\, Malaysia\, and is the current abbot. \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\n  URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/special-dhamma-talk-ajahn-jutipanno-2/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Special Event,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ajahn-Jutipanno-WEB.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240308T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240308T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212911 CREATED:20240220T223123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T055005Z UID:10001198-1709924400-1709929800@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Special Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Dtun DESCRIPTION:Special Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Dtun\nTime: 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nAbout The Teacher\nAjahn Dtun is considered to be one of the greatest living meditation masters in Thailand. Renowned for his gentle demeanour and deep wisdom\, Ajahn Dtun has always had a reputation as an impeccable and well-practised monk in the Ajahn Chah Tradition. Even as a junior monk\, there was a buzz among the monks regarding Ajahn Dtun due to his dedication to practise and an aura of calm and clarity around him. Ajahn Dtun will be accompanied by Ajahn Tejapanno\, his translator. Ajahn Tejapanno\, born in England\, has been a monk for over 23 years\, and has spent the last several years with Ajahn Dtun. \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\n  URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/special-dhamma-talk-ajahn-dtun-3/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Special Event,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ajahn-Dtun-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240211T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240211T123000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212911 CREATED:20240129T093939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T093939Z UID:10001191-1707643800-1707654600@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:BSV Lunar New Year Celebrations 2024 DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Nissarano\, followed by the Lunar New Year Celebration\nThe BSV committee invites everyone to join the 2024 BSV Lunar New Year Celebration. The event will be held at the Buddhist Society Victoria (BSV) Buddhaloka Centre at Malvern East. \nDetails of the event:\nDate: Sunday\, 11 February 2024\nTime: 9.30am to 12.30pm\nVenue: Buddhist Society Victoria (BSV) Buddhaloka Centre at Malvern East\nAddress: 71 Darling Rd\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nAll are welcome. \nWe will have our usual Sunday Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Nissarano followed by pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the Monastics. Communal lunch will be at 11.30am. Please bring a plate to share at the communal lunch. We encourage attendees who are celebrating Lunar New Year to bring a Chinese/Lunar New Year dish to share with the monastics and the community to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year. \n\n  URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/bsv-lunar-new-year-celebrations-2024/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Special Event,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/lunar-NY-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231231T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240101T003000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212911 CREATED:20231221T095037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T103936Z UID:10001160-1704056400-1704069000@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:New Year’s Eve Celebration DESCRIPTION:The BSV committee invites everyone to join our New Year’s Eve celebration.  This year’s event will be held at the BSV Buddhaloka Malvern East Centre. \nDate: Sunday\, 31 December 2023 \nTime: 8.30 pm for a 9:00 pm start  (AEDT) \nProgram:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 PM\nDrinks and Titbits\n\n\n9:45 PM\nWelcome message by President\n\n\n9:50 PM\nGroup activities\n\n\n10:20 PM\nShort guided meditation led by by Ajahn Nissarano\n\n\n10:30 PM\nDhamma Talk by Ajahn Nissarano – “Together we are one community”\n\n\n11:15 PM\nCircumambulation\n\n\n11:45 PM\nVideo clips and reflection by Ajahn Nissarano on 2023\n\n\n11:59 PM\nCountdown!!\n\n\n12:00 AM\nChanting and Sharing of merit\n\n\n12:15 AM\nThank you and end.\n\n\n\n  \nThe BSV Buddhaloka Centre will be open for devotees on New Year’s Day\, Monday\, 1st January 2024 from 9 am until the end of the evening guided meditation session at 9 pm.   \nYou are welcome to participate in offering lunch dana to the monastics at 11 am and the communal lunch that follows. Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering\, to be at the Vihara kitchen by 10:30 am. URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nye-2024/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Online,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/New-Years-Eve-Celebration.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231225T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231230T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212911 CREATED:20231113T095724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T080816Z UID:10001125-1703494800-1703948400@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Christmas Holiday Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Nissarano DESCRIPTION:Join us over the Christmas holidays for a non-residential retreat\, where we meditate and discuss.  Ajahn Nissarano will start from the beginning of “The Word of the Buddha” booklet\, which concentrates on the 8-fold path. The programme includes short meditation and discussion sessions. \n\nTeacher: Ajahn Nissarano\nVenue:  BSV Buddhaloka Centre\nDates/times:\n\nMon 25 Dec to Sat 30 Dec \n9am – 11am and 1pm – 3 pm\n\n\n\nPlease bring your own lunch if you intend staying for both sessions. Tea/coffee will be provided \n\n\nNo registration required.  Feel free to join in any or all of the sessions. \n\n\nPlease find HERE (link has been updated) the PDF version of “The Word of the Buddha”.  Ajahn Nissarano will refer to this during Dhamma discussions throughout the retreat. URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/xmas-holiday-meditation-retreat-2023/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/XMAS-Retreat.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231126T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231126T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212911 CREATED:20230920T115333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T085726Z UID:10001112-1700991000-1701010800@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony 2023 DESCRIPTION:The BSV committee invites everyone to join the Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony – a ceremony to offer robes and other requisites to the Sangha as an expression of our gratitude. This year’s event will be held at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery (107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury).Date: Sunday\, 26 November 2023Time: 09:30 am – 03:00 pm (AEDT) \nPlease arrive by 9.00 am to enable the event to commence at 9.30 am sharp. \nIn the morning there will be a Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Nissarano followed by Rice Pindapatha and offering lunch dana to the Monastics. Communal lunch will be at 11.30am. If you wish\, please bring a dish to share with the monastics and the lay community. Please bring ready-to-eat food. No food preparation and reheating available.  The Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony will begin at 12:30 pm. \nAttending in personYou are encouraged to check the weather at Newbury before leaving home and bring suitable clothes (e.g. jacket\, hat/beanie) including an umbrella. The weather at Newbury is usually 5 degrees cooler than in Melbourne. It is highly recommended to wear sturdy walking shoes as the terrain is uneven and can be muddy.  For those who suffer from hay fever or asthma\, please take appropriate precautions as the pollen count is high during spring season in Newbury \nBus to NBMSeats on the bus are SOLD OUT! \nTickets:Available for purchase online via TryBooking:https://www.trybooking.com/CMVQT \nLast day to secure a seat has now been extended to Thursday\, 23 November 2023\, 5 pm. There are still 2 seats left and only available online via Trybooking. \nMeeting Point:The bus will depart from the BSV Buddhaloka Centre (71 Darling Road\, Malvern East) by 7 am SHARP. Please plan to be at the Centre by 6.45 am. The bus will leave NBM at 3.30 pm to return to the Buddhaloka Centre. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathina Ceremony Program: \n\n\n\n09.30\nPresident’s welcome message – Adrian Tee\n\n\n09.35\nRequest to observe 5 precepts followed by Rains Retreat message by Ajahn Nissarano and Ayya Upekkha\n\n\n09.40\nSpeech by Mayor of Hepburn Shire Council – Brian Hood\n\n\n09.45\nEnd of Rain Retreat message by Ajahn Nissarano & Ayya Upekkha\n\n\n10.00\nDhamma Talk by Ajahn Nissarano\n\n\n10.30\nShort Blessing by Monastics\n\n\n10.35\nRice Pindapatha & offering lunch dana to monastics\n\n\n11.05\nCommunal lunch\n\n\n12.30 \nProcession follow by Formal Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony\n\n\n13.45 \nLay community makes offerings of robes and other requisites to NBM monastics.\n\n\n14:00\nOpen Day Walking Tours of the Meditation Retreat Centre\n\n\n15:00\nEnd of Event\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDana/Gift Offering for the CeremonyDevotees and lay people are invited to offer any of the four requisites (robes\, food\, medicine\, shelter) to the BSV-NBM Bhikkhu and Bhikkhuni Sangha as a practical way of expressing their gratitude and support. \nRequisites available for offering at the Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony: \n\nGift wrapped robes\, robes and bowl sets will be available at the NBM for offering:\nFull Set of Robes with Alms Bowl – $70\nFull Set of Robes Only – $40\nTowels Set – $30\nTowel Only – $10\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robe & Other Requisites \nThe offering is symbolic. Your donation will go towards supporting NBM Sangha.This donation is not tax deductible. \n Donate Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NBM Building Fund \nMake a donation towards the NBM Retreat Centre Project Stage 2a.This donation is tax deductible. \n Donate Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana/Gift Offering for the Ceremony\n \n A giver of food is a giver of strength.\nA giver of clothes is a giver of beauty.\nA giver of vehicle is a giver of ease.\nA giver of lamp is a giver of vision.\nAnd the one who is a giver of residence is a giver of everything.\nBut the one who teaches the Dhamma is a giver of the deathless.\nThe Buddha explains to a deva the true value of various kinds of gifts. \n(SN 1.42) URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/kathina-2023/ LOCATION:Newbury Buddhist Monestery\, 107 Beaches Road\, Newbury\, VIC\, 3458\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,NBM,Online,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kathina-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231015T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231015T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212911 CREATED:20230915T024542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T045757Z UID:10001071-1697360400-1697382000@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Join us to celebrate BSV 70th Birthday DESCRIPTION:BSV is 70 years old this year\nJoin us to celebrate BSV 70th Birthday\nDate & Time: Sunday\, 15 October 2023 starting 9.00am till 3.00 pmVenue: BSV Buddhaloka CentreAddress: 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East Vic 3145 \nAll members of the community are invited to join us at the BSV Buddhaloka Centre at Malvern East on Sunday\, 15 October 2023\, starting 9.00am. There will be various special activities on the day. \nWe welcome attendees to bring a plate to share with the monastics and community. \nProgram:9.00am President – Welcome Message9.05am Taking Refuges & Precepts9.10am Birthday messages by Ajahn Nissarano\, Ayya Upekkha & Ajahn Brahm9.20am Presentation – BSV history in Melbourne9.40am Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Nissarano10.15am Blessing Chant by NBM Monastics10.35am Pindapatha followed by Communal Lunch12.30pm Congratulation messages and wishes from the community12.45pm Reflections by past presidents1.15pm Reflections by Ayya Upekkha followed by Dhamma school kids singing and cutting cake2.00pm Afternoon Tea3.00pm End of celebration \nLet’s come together to celebrate the milestones we’ve achieved together. URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/bsv-70th-birthday/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/70th-bday-email.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230507T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230507T143000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212911 CREATED:20230328T111833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T073850Z UID:10001019-1683451800-1683469800@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:BSV Vesak Celebrations with Ajahn Brahm DESCRIPTION:BSV Vesak Celebrations 2023 with Ajahn Brahm\nThe BSV committee invites you to celebrate Vesak Day with us to commemorate the Buddha’s Birth\, Enlightenment\, and Final Passing (Parinibbana). This year’s event will be held at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery (NBM). To attend this event\, register here. The Shuttle bus from the Buddhaloka Centre is FULLY BOOKED. \nDate: Sunday\, 7 May 2023\nLocation: 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury Victoria\, 3458 Australia.\nTime: 09:30 am – 2.30 pm (AEST) \nMorning Activities\n09.30 President – Welcome Message followed by a speech from the Mayor of Hepburn.\n09.40 Dhamma talk by Ajahn Brahm\n10.20 Sharing & dedication of merits and chanting\n10.35 Pindapatha and offering lunch to monastics\n11.30 Communal Lunch \nAfternoon Activities\n12.30 Meet & Greet session with Ajahn Brahm or Head Shaving of some devotees by Ayya Upekkha.\n13.15 NBM Open Day – Walking Tours of Sangha House and NBM Stage 2A project site\n14.30 End of event \nImportant Please bring ready-to-eat food to share with the monastics and the lay community. No food preparation and reheating available. \n \nDevotees are welcome to offer flowers\, light candles and bathe the Buddha statue on arrival or anytime convenient. There will be an area specially arranged outdoors for these activities. \nPlease kindly note that this is predominantly an outdoor event. You are encouraged to check the weather at Newbury before leaving home and bring suitable clothes (e.g. jacket\, hat/beanie) including an umbrella. The weather in Newbury is usually 5 degrees cooler than in Melbourne. It is highly recommended to wear sturdy walking shoes as the terrain is uneven and can be muddy if it has rained recently. \nPlease email events@bsv.net.au if you have any queries URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/bsv-vesak-celebrations-with-ajahn-brahm-2023/ LOCATION:Newbury Buddhist Monestery\, 107 Beaches Road\, Newbury\, VIC\, 3458\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230505T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230505T223000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212911 CREATED:20230331T081403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T063437Z UID:10001026-1683311400-1683325800@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Join us for a Noble Cause with Ajahn Brahm DESCRIPTION:The Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) invites you to attend a fundraising dinner to complete construction of the NBM Retreat Centre Project \nThe event is SOLD OUT!  There are no seats on the shuttle bus as well. \nDate: Fri\, 5 May 2023\nLocation: Quang Minh Temple\, 18 Burke Street\, Braybrook\nTime: 06:30 pm – 10.30 pm (AEST) \nThe program includes:\n– Welcome speech by Venerable Thich Phuoc Tan (from Quang Minh Temple)\n– Talk by AJAHN BRAHM\n– 3 course meal (vegetarian) with non-alcoholic drinks\n– Raffle and Auction \nThe NBM Retreat Centre Project is in need of $501k to meet the following Project Expenses:\n• Additional funding needed to pay for Cost Escalation of Construction Materials due to Post COVID issues affecting the building industry.\n• Cost of Furniture Fittings and Equipment. The building project has commenced in Oct 21 and is anticipated to be completed in July 23. \nPlease email events@bsv.net.au if you have any queries URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/noble-cause-with-ajahn-brahm/ LOCATION:Newbury Buddhist Monestery\, 107 Beaches Road\, Newbury\, VIC\, 3458\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/202305-Fundraising-Auction-Slides.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230410T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230410T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T212911 CREATED:20230329T083956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T232241Z UID:10000841-1681117200-1681138800@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-2/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Easter-break-sutta-retreat-2023.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR