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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
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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
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240211T123000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231231T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240101T003000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002116
CREATED:20231221T095037Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231225T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231230T150000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Holiday Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Nissarano
DESCRIPTION:Join us over the Christmas holidays for a non-residential retreat\, where we meditate and discuss.  Ajahn Nissarano will start from the beginning of “The Word of the Buddha” booklet\, which concentrates on the 8-fold path. The programme includes short meditation and discussion sessions. \n\nTeacher: Ajahn Nissarano\nVenue:  BSV Buddhaloka Centre\nDates/times:\n\nMon 25 Dec to Sat 30 Dec \n9am – 11am and 1pm – 3 pm\n\n\n\nPlease bring your own lunch if you intend staying for both sessions. Tea/coffee will be provided \n\n\nNo registration required.  Feel free to join in any or all of the sessions. \n\n\nPlease find HERE (link has been updated) the PDF version of “The Word of the Buddha”.  Ajahn Nissarano will refer to this during Dhamma discussions throughout the retreat.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/xmas-holiday-meditation-retreat-2023/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231126T150000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231015T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231015T150000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230507T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230507T143000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230505T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230505T223000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002116
CREATED:20230331T081403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T063437Z
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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
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002116
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SUMMARY:Easter holiday meditation retreat / Ajahn Mudito
DESCRIPTION:Join us during the Easter holidays for a non-residential retreat\, where we meditate and discuss Dhamma. Following on from the retreat held over the Christmas holidays in 2022\, Ajahn Mudito will continue with the last chapters of “The Word of the Buddha” booklet\, namely Right Mindfulness and Right Stillness. The programme includes short meditation and discussion sessions. \n\nTeacher: Ajahn Mudito\nVenue:  BSV Buddhaloka Centre\nDates/times:\n– Friday 7th April and Saturday 8th April: 9am – 11am and 1pm – 3 pm\n– Sunday 9th April: 1 – 5 pm – Individual meditation practice\n(The regular Sunday morning Dhamma talk and communal lunch dana will be held from 9.30 am – 12:30 pm. The Meditation Hall will remain open for individual practice)\n– Monday 10th April: 9am – 11am and 1pm – 3pm \nPlease bring your own lunch if you intend staying for both sessions. Tea/coffee will be provided. \n\n\nNo registration required.  Feel free to join in any or all of the sessions. \n\n\nPlease find HERE the PDF version of “The Word of the Buddha”.  Ajahn Mudito will refer to this during Dhamma discussions throughout the retreat. \n\n\nThis event will not be live streamed.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/easter-holiday-meditation-retreat-ajahn-mudito-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230407T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230408T150000
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UID:10000839-1680858000-1680966000@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Easter holiday meditation retreat / Ajahn Mudito
DESCRIPTION:Join us during the Easter holidays for a non-residential retreat\, where we meditate and discuss Dhamma. Following on from the retreat held over the Christmas holidays in 2022\, Ajahn Mudito will continue with the last chapters of “The Word of the Buddha” booklet\, namely Right Mindfulness and Right Stillness. The programme includes short meditation and discussion sessions. \n\nTeacher: Ajahn Mudito\nVenue:  BSV Buddhaloka Centre\nDates/times:\n– Friday 7th April and Saturday 8th April: 9am – 11am and 1pm – 3 pm\n– Sunday 9th April: 1 – 5 pm – Individual meditation practice\n(The regular Sunday morning Dhamma talk and communal lunch dana will be held from 9.30 am – 12:30 pm. The Meditation Hall will remain open for individual practice)\n– Monday 10th April: 9am – 11am and 1pm – 3pm \nPlease bring your own lunch if you intend staying for both sessions. Tea/coffee will be provided. \n\n\nNo registration required.  Feel free to join in any or all of the sessions. \n\n\nPlease find HERE the PDF version of “The Word of the Buddha”.  Ajahn Mudito will refer to this during Dhamma discussions throughout the retreat. \n\n\nThis event will not be live streamed.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/easter-holiday-meditation-retreat-ajahn-mudito/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230318T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002116
CREATED:20230309T072629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T072629Z
UID:10001018-1679166000-1679173200@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Special Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Dtun
DESCRIPTION:Special Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Dtun\nTime: 7.00 pm – 9.00 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-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Special Event,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230317T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002116
CREATED:20230309T072508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T072709Z
UID:10001017-1679079600-1679086800@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Special Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Dtun
DESCRIPTION:Special Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Dtun\nTime: 7.00 pm – 9.00 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/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Special Event,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230122T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230122T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002116
CREATED:20221201T043456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221230T071237Z
UID:10000962-1674379800-1674390600@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:BSV Lunar New Year Celebrations 2023
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ayya Upekkha. Followed by the Lunar New Year Celebration\nThe BSV committee invites everyone to join the BSV Lunar New Year Celebration 2023.  The event will be held at the Buddhist Society Victoria (BSV) Buddhaloka Centre at Malvern East. \nDetails of the event:\nDate: Sunday\, 22 January 2023\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 Ayya Upekkha followed by pindapatha and offering lunch dana to the Monastics. Communal lunch will be at 11.30am. If you wish\, please bring a plate to share. \nTo celebrate Lunar New Year\, we encourage  attendees who are celebrating Lunar New Year to bring a New Year dish to share. \n\n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/bsv-lunar-new-year-celebrations-2023/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Special Event,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221231T203000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230101T003000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002116
CREATED:20221213T075425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T224919Z
UID:10000963-1672518600-1672533000@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:New Year’s Eve Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The BSV committee invites everyone to join our New Year’s Eve celebration. Join us for food\, a Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano\, reflection of the year\, and the countdown to the New Year. \nProgram \n8:30 pm – Arrive to be seated. \n9:00 pm – Supper – Bring a dish to share. \n9:45 pm – Welcome message by President. \n9:50 pm – Group activities. \n10.20 pm – Short guided meditation led by by Ajahn Nissarano. \n10:30 pm – Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano. \n11:15 pm – Circumambulation. \n11:45 pm – Video clips and reflection by Ajahn Nissarano and Ayya Upekkha on 2022. \n11.59 pm – Countdown! \n12:00 am – Chanting and Sharing of merit. \n12.15 am – End. \n\n  \nThe BSV Buddhaloka Centre will be open on New Year’s Day – Sunday\, 1st January 2023. Ajahn Nissarano will offer a special Dhamma reflection during the regular Sunday programme at 9.30 am. At 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. \nDevotees are welcome to offer flowers and incense at the Buddha statue in the front garden. The Buddhaloka Centre will be open until 5 pm for quiet reflection and meditation.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/new-years-eve-celebration/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221225T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002117
CREATED:20221214T120311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T215544Z
UID:10000964-1671973200-1672153200@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Christmas holiday meditation retreat
DESCRIPTION:Give yourself the best Christmas present by coming to our “The Word of the Buddha” retreat. Join us for a non-residential retreat\, where we meditate and discuss Dhamma. We will be going through the “Word of the Buddha” booklet and having short meditation and discussion sessions.\nTeacher: Ajahn Mudito\nVenue:  BSV Buddhaloka Centre\nDates/times:\nSunday 25th December  :  1pm – 3pm\n(The session will follow the regular Sunday morning Dhamma talk and communal lunch dana)\nMonday 26th December :  9am – 11am and 1pm – 3pm\nTuesday 27th December : 9am – 11am and 1pm – 3pm\nIf you are staying for both sessions on Monday & Tuesday\, please bring your own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided. \n\n\nNo registration required.  Feel free to join in any or all of the sessions. \n\n\nPlease find HERE the PDF version of “The Word of the Buddha”.  Ajahn Mudito will refer to this during Dhamma discussions throughout the retreat. \n\n\nThe Meditation Hall will be kept open until 5 pm on all three days for those who wish to continue with their meditation after 3pm. \n\nThis event will not be live streamed.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/christmas-meditation-retreat/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221106T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002117
CREATED:20220917T014257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221030T220238Z
UID:10000957-1667727000-1667746800@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony 2022
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\, 6 November 2022Time: 09:30 am – 03:00 pm (AEDT) \nPlease arrive by 9.00 am to enable the event to commence at 9.30 am sharp. In 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.  The Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony will begin at 12:30 pm. \nAttending in person:It is a compulsory requirement to register to attend the Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony at NBM. This will greatly assist us in the organisation of the event. Register via Eventbrite HERE \nYou 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. \nBuses to NBMA bus has been organised to provide transport to those wishing to attend the Kathina Ceremony. \nBookings are essential as seats are limited. The cost is $20 per person for the return trip. Last day to secure a seat is Sunday 30 Oct 2022\, 5 pm (if seats are still available).Please book your seat HERE \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 am\nPresident’s welcome message – Adrian Tee\n\n\n09.35 am\nRequest to observe 5 precepts followed by Rains Retreat message by Ajahn Nissarano and Ayya Upekkha\n\n\n09.45 am\nDhamma Talk by Ajahn Nissarano\n\n\n10.45 am\nRice Pindapatha & offering lunch dana to monastics\n\n\n11.30 am\nCommunal lunch\n\n\n12.30 pm \nKathina Robe Offering Ceremony\n\n\n02:00 pm\nWalking Tours of the Meditation Retreat Centre and the Nuns’ and the Monks’ areas\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				\n				End of Rains Retreat & Dhamma talk\n\n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Afternoon Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony\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				Devotees 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: \n1. Full Set of Robes with Alms Bowl – $702. Full Set of Robes Only – $403. Towel Set – $304. Towel Only – $10 \nAlternatively\, you may wish to make a monetary donation online by selecting one of the options below: \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-robe-offering-ceremony-2022/
LOCATION:Newbury Buddhist Monestery\, 107 Beaches Road\, Newbury\, VIC\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,NBM,Online,Special Event,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220527T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002117
CREATED:20220506T003707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T064425Z
UID:10000840-1653678000-1653681600@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism | Ask A Buddhist Monk Anything | Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Ask A Buddhist Monk Anything\nA Buddhist Monk will help you with answering  questions ranging from the basics of Buddhism and meditation. \nThese are FREE sessions\, commencing Friday 22nd April 2022 (every 2nd & 4th Friday of each month)\nIf you are curious about Buddhism\, what to do when you get bored or confused in life\, how to have a happy relationship\, or anything\, come and join this informal gathering. \nBy: Ajahn Sādaro\nTime: 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm\nDate: 2nd & 4th Friday every month (fortnightly)\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nRegistration (optional)\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ask-a-buddhist-monk-anything-tickets-316599717277\n \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/discover-buddhism-ask-a-buddhist-monk-anything-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Discover Buddhism,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220522T091500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220522T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002117
CREATED:20220422T010352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T060314Z
UID:10000694-1653210900-1653229800@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:BSV Vesak Celebrations with Ajahn Brahm
DESCRIPTION:BSV Vesak Celebrations 2022 with Ajahn Brahm\nThe BSV Committee warmly invites everyone to join the Vesak Celebrations led by Ajahn Brahm. The event will take place at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery on Sunday 22nd May at 9.15 am. \nAs lunch is being provided\, there is no need to bring food offerings for lunch dana.  Please register here if you wish to attend\, mainly to assist us with catering.  Bookings will close automatically once capacity is reached\, \nPlease arrive by 8.45am to enable the event to commence at 9.15am sharp. The programme will begin with a welcome address by the BSV President\, followed by a Dhamma talk by Ajahn Brahm. At 10.15 am\, there will be offering of flowers & candles\, sharing & dedication of merit and chanting.  Pindapatha (offering of alms food to the Sangha) will commence at 10.30 am. Communal lunch will follow in the dining area and outside the nun’s residence. \nIn the afternoon (1 pm – 2.30 pm) there will be a head shaving fundraising event\, followed by NBM Open Day Walking Tours of the Sangha House and the NBM Stage 2A project site and a “Meet & Greet” session with Ajahn Brahm with photo opportunities. The event will conclude at 2.30pm. \nAjahn Brahm’s books and other merchandise will be on sale at the fundraising stall. All funds raised will be in support of the Newbury Buddhist Monastery Meditation Retreat Centre Project. \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. \nYou are no longer required to wear a face mask in most indoor settings\, but wearing a mask remains recommended. You must always carry your mask when leaving home. If not feeling well\, please kindly stay and rest at home. \nBus to Newbury: \nWe have now closed reservations for the bus to Newbury. For those who have pre-booked their bus ticket\, the bus will depart from the Buddhaloka Centre (71 Darling Road\, Malvern East) at 7 am SHARP.  Please plan to be at the Centre by 6.45 am.  The bus will leave NBM for the return trip to the Buddhaloka Centre at 3.30 pm. \nFace masks are required on the bus unless there is a medical exemption. \nPlease email communications@bsv.net.au if you have any queries
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/bsv-vesak-celebrations-with-ajahn-brahm-2022/
LOCATION:Newbury Buddhist Monestery\, 107 Beaches Road\, Newbury\, VIC\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220520T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002117
CREATED:20220506T003714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T064923Z
UID:10000842-1653073200-1653076800@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism | Learn Meditation From A Monk | Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Learn Meditation From A Monk\nA Buddhist monk will provide beginners with meditation instructions and an instruction to Buddhist thought. \nThese are FREE sessions\, commencing Friday 6th May 2022 (every 1st & 3rd Friday of each month)\nInterested in learning how to meditate but don’t know how/where to begin? Then these sessions are for you! \nBy: Ajahn Sādaro\nTime: 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm\nDate: 2nd & 4th Friday every month (fortnightly)\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nRegistration (optional) : https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/learn-meditation-from-a-monk-tickets-316568062597
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/discover-buddhism-learn-meditation-from-a-monk-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Discover Buddhism,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220513T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002117
CREATED:20220506T003821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T063932Z
UID:10000856-1652468400-1652472000@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism | Ask A Buddhist Monk Anything | Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Ask A Buddhist Monk Anything\nA Buddhist Monk will help you with answering  questions ranging from the basics of Buddhism and meditation. \nThese are FREE sessions\, commencing Friday 22nd April 2022 (every 2nd & 4th Friday of each month)\nIf you are curious about Buddhism\, what to do when you get bored or confused in life\, how to have a happy relationship\, or anything\, come and join this informal gathering. \nBy: Ajahn Sādaro\nTime: 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm\nDate: 2nd & 4th Friday every month (fortnightly)\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nRegistration (optional)\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ask-a-buddhist-monk-anything-tickets-316599145567\n \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/discover-buddhism-ask-a-buddhist-monk-anything-ajahn-sadaro-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Discover Buddhism,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220506T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002117
CREATED:20220411T073203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T075930Z
UID:10000832-1651863600-1651867200@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism | Learn Meditation From A Monk | Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Learn Meditation From A Monk\nA Buddhist monk will provide beginners with meditation instructions and an instruction to Buddhist thought. \nThese are FREE sessions\, commencing Friday 6th May 2022 (every 1st & 3rd Friday of each month)\nInterested in learning how to meditate but don’t know how/where to begin? Then these sessions are for you! \nBy: Ajahn Sādaro\nTime: 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm\nDate: 2nd & 4th Friday every month (fortnightly)\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nRegistration (optional) : https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/learn-meditation-from-a-monk-tickets-316568062597
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/friday-fortnight-learn-meditation-from-a-monk-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Discover Buddhism,Special Event,Upcoming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220422T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002117
CREATED:20220411T012103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T104514Z
UID:10000830-1650654000-1650657600@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Discover Buddhism | Ask A Buddhist Monk Anything | Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Ask A Buddhist Monk Anything\nA Buddhist Monk will help you with answering  questions ranging from the basics of Buddhism and meditation. \nThese are FREE sessions\, commencing Friday 22nd April 2022 (every 2nd & 4th Friday of each month)\nIf you are curious about Buddhism\, what to do when you get bored or confused in life\, how to have a happy relationship\, or anything\, come and join this informal gathering. \nBy: Ajahn Sādaro\nTime: 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm\nDate: 2nd & 4th Friday every month (fortnightly)\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nNo Registration Required \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/friday-fortnight-ask-a-buddhist-monk-anything-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Discover Buddhism,Special Event,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211107T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211107T103000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002117
CREATED:20211007T041202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211106T104532Z
UID:10000802-1636275600-1636281000@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Robe Offering Ceremony 2021
DESCRIPTION:The BSV committee invites everyone to join the BSV Robe Offering Ceremony – a ceremony to offer robes and other requisites to the Sangha as an expression of their gratitude.Date: Sunday\, 7 November 2021Time: 09:00 – 10:30 am (AEDT) \nWith the easing of restrictions\, we are delighted to announce that guests are able to visit NBM to participate in the ceremony in person.  However\, there is a strict limit of 100 registered guests to comply with government guidelines. \nAttending in person:It is essential to register to attend the ceremony at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery. The Online booking form is available at:https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bsv-robe-offering-ceremony-2021-tickets-200785343367Rules and guidelines are outlined on the Registration form and Booking Advice. Please read through these carefully\, prior to registering to attend. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				You can join the Youtube Live Stream from 9am to 10am\, 7 November 2021 with this link.If you have any questions\, please email Lai at events@bsv.net.au \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Schedule of Robe Offering Program: \n\n\n\n9.00 am\nPresident’s welcome message – Indira Jayasinghe\n\n\n9.02 am\nRequest to observe 5 precepts followed by Rains Retreat message and Dhamma talk by Ajahn Nissarano and Ayya Upekkha\n\n\n9.35 am\nRobe Offering Ceremony begins with the offering of main robes to the senior monk and senior nun at NBM –  Ajahn Nissarano and Ayya Upekkha\n\n\n9.45 am\nBlessing after the offerings to Sangha and chanting to share the merits of the gifts given to the monastics\n\n\n10.00 am\nVice President’s closing message – Chinta Amadoru\n\n\n10.00 am \nEnd of Robe Offering Ceremony and YouTube Livestream\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						Dana/Gift Offering for the Ceremony\n						\n						A giver of food is a giver of strength.A giver of clothes is a giver of beauty.A giver of vehicle is a giver of ease.A giver of lamp is a giver of vision.And the one who is a giver of residence is a giver of everything.But the one who teaches the Dhamma is a giver of the deathless.The Buddha explains to a deva the true value of various kinds of gifts. \n(SN 1.42) \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			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Robes and Other Requisites\nThe offering is symbolic. Your donation will go towards supporting the NBM Sangha. This donation is not tax deductible. \n			\n				Donate Now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Shelter\nMake a donation towards the construction of the Dana Hall of the NBM Building Project Stage 2a. This donation is tax deductible. \n			\n				Donate Now
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/robe-offering-ceremony-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual Robe Offering 2021\, Online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210807T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210807T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002117
CREATED:20210729T081410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T122853Z
UID:10000733-1628334000-1628348400@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Ajahn Brahm 70th Birthday
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, 7 Aug 2021\nTime: 11:00am – 3.00pm (AEST) \nJoin this online event which starts from the Newbury Buddhist Monastery in Victoria and then moves to Jhana Grove in Western Australia where Ajahn Brahm will be celebrating his birthday in person! \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				Donate A Brick or An Item\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Download An Ebook\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join The Retreat\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Bid An Online Auction\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Write A Birthday Wish\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Share Your Inspiring Story\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join Us Online\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				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Schedule of Ajahn Brahm 70th Birthday Celebration: \nAll times shown are Melbourne time (AEST)\n\n\n\n11:00am\nWelcome online audience & introduce NBM Monastics followed by chanting\n\n\n11:05am\nBirthday messages from Dhamma School\, Teens Group\, Cityzen\, and BSV President on behalf of Committee and Community\n\n\n11:20am\nCake Cutting at NBM with Ajahn Brahm participating from Bodhinyana\n\n\n11:30am\nIntroduction of the event by MCs (from Jhana Grove\, Perth)\n\n\n11:45am\nAjahn Brahm and the Sangha arrive (Monks/Nuns) Guided by Sri Lankan Drummers\n\n\n12:10pm\nMC will open the ceremony\n\n\n12:20pm\nWelcome from Ajahn Brahm\n\n\n12:25pm\nBirthday Greetings from across the globe – Video\n\n\n12:40pm\nSecret Video Presentation\n\n\n1:20pm\nLive Auction\n\n\n2:00pm\nBirthday Greetings from across the globe – Video\n\n\n2:45pm\nMetta sutta chanting for Ajahn Brahm (Led by Ajahn Hasapanna)\n\n\n3.00 pm\nEnd of Event\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							Join Ajahn Brahm 70th Birthday Celebration via YoutubeWhen: 7 Aug 2021\, from 11 AM Canberra\, Melbourne\, Sydney\n							Click to Join
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/ajahn-brahm-70th-birthday/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Special Event,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210531T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210531T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002117
CREATED:20210519T112646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T091648Z
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SUMMARY:A Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Brahm “Perception\, My Reflection!”
DESCRIPTION:A Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Brahm “Perception\, My Reflection!”\n\nMonday May 31 2021\, 7 pm (AEST) \nDue to the escalating COVID situation in Melbourne\, this dhamma talk will be delivered from Western Australia (BSWA). \nYou can now participate in this event over ZOOM or YouTube \nZOOM Details: Meeting ID: 979 2394 5602 | Passcode: Vesak | Click here to join 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/2021-mth-event-ajahn-brahm/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210530T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210530T103000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002118
CREATED:20210519T110534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T091637Z
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SUMMARY:BSV Vesak Celebrations with Ajahn Brahm
DESCRIPTION:BSV Vesak Celebrations with Ajahn Brahm\nDue to the escalating COVID situation in Melbourne\, this dhamma talk will be delivered from Western Australia (BSWA).
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/2021-vesak-celbraation-nbm/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210529T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002118
CREATED:20210519T114403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T070258Z
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SUMMARY:Online Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Brahm “I want to get enlightened!”
DESCRIPTION:Online Live-streamed Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Brahm “I want to get enlightened!”\nSaturday May 29 2021\, 7 pm (AEST) \nDue to the escalating COVID situation in Melbourne\, this dhamma talk will be delivered from Western Australia (BSWA). \nYou can now participate in this event over ZOOM or YouTube \nZOOM Details: Meeting ID: 977 6714 3541 | Passcode: Vesak | Click here to join 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/a-dhamma-talk-by-ajahn-brahm-i-want-to-get-enlightened/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210409T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210417T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002118
CREATED:20210306T014640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T015631Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Sutta Meditation Retreat with Ajahn Brahmali
DESCRIPTION:Silent Sutta Meditation Retreat with Ajahn Brahmali\nJoin us for this special non-residential meditation retreat taught by senior Buddhist monastic Ajahn Brahmali  \nAjahn Brahmali is a senior monk of Norwegian origin who has lived at Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia since 1994. He ordained as a Bhikkhu with Ajahn Brahm as his preceptor in 1996. His clear and thoughtful talks make the teachings of the Buddha accessible to all. \nThis silent retreat consists of teaching from the Suttas and silent walking and sitting meditation practice. The Sutta teachings will be of a practical nature and will relate to meditation practice. This is a non-residential retreat.  Attendance is from 8am – 7.30 pm each day\, except April 17th when the retreat will end at 5 pm.  Please note on 9th April\, the start time at 6.30 pm is to cover the retreat introduction and familiarisation with COVID safe practices at the venue.  The retreat cost includes daily simple vegetarian lunches. \nDue to the current COVID situation which restricts the number of visitors in the Buddhaloka Centre\, this year’s retreat will be offered for 8 days from the 9th to the 17th of April.  Priority will be given to current members of the BSV. \nIf we do not reach capacity for full 8 day participants\, we may be able to accommodate people to attend the first 3 days of the retreat.  Please register your interest to attend for the first 3 days here (http://www.trybooking.com/BPGUG). Current BSV members will be given priority. \nIf you are not a member and have a query\, please email retreats@bsv.net.au \nEight-day retreat: Current BSV Member – $250; Non-member – $300 \nRetreat attendance requires registration and places are limited. BSV members are given priority. It is not possible to attend this retreat on a casual basis.  \nRegister for this event: https://www.trybooking.com/BPGUG \nInquiries: retreats@bsv.net.au
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/silent-sutta-meditation-retreat-with-ajahn-brahmali/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210102T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T002118
CREATED:20201217T073833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201231T224313Z
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SUMMARY:Special New Year Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Brahm
DESCRIPTION:Special New Year Dhamma talk by Ajahn Brahm\nTopic: Seeing through the stories our minds spin!\nVenue: BSV Dhamma Talks Youtube Channel\nTime:    7pm to 9pm (AEDT)\nWe regret to inform you that Ajahn Brahm’s public talk to be held on Saturday 2nd January at the Malvern Town Hall has been cancelled due to the current COVID situation.  \nInstead\, Ajahn Brahm will deliver the talk online from Western Australia at 7 pm (Melbourne time).   \nPlease do not hesitate to contact us at events@bsv.net.au if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/special-new-year-dhamma-talk-ajahn-brahm/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly
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