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SUMMARY:One Day Silent Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Vimokkha
DESCRIPTION:One Day Silent Meditation Retreat | Led by Ajahn Vimokkha\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\,  71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n8.30 am – 10.00 am\n– Welcome\n– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts\n– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)\n– Introductory Dhamma Talk\n– Guided meditation\n– Guidelines for walking meditation \n10:00 am – 11 am\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n11:00 am – Lunch\n– For those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday \n12 – 12.15 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n12.15 – 1.30 pm\n– Dhamma Talk:\n– Guided Meditation: \n1.30 – 2.00 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n2.00 – 3.00 pm\n– Group sitting meditation\nand/or\n– 10 minute individual interviews with Ajahn Vimokkha in the dining area next door (Sangha House)\nPlease put your name on the sheet for interviews in the foyer \n3.00 – 3.30 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n3.30 – 4.30 pm\n– Discussion / Q & A\n– Sharing of Merits\n– Conclusion \nNoble Silence\nThis will be a silent retreat\, in order to support the meditation & contemplation. So please speak only when necessary.\nMobile Phones\nParticipants are kindly requested to put away their phones.\nQuestions\nTo support Noble Silence\, we won’t have Q&A after the Dhamma Talks & Guided Meditation. So please write down your questions or comments a they occur to you during the day and place them in the box in the foyer.  They will be answered during the last session for the day\, between 3.30 – 4.30 pm. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall. \nThe doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation. If it is cool\, please dress appropriately\, and bring a meditation shawl if you wish. There is cooling & heating in the meditation hall. \nALL ARE VERY WELCOME! – Registration not required. \nParking\nPlease keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre FREE for walking meditation. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-day-silent-meditation-retreat-ajahn-vimokkha-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250330T110000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Vimokkha
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Vimokkha\nTime: 9.30 am – 11.00 am\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nLunch Dana:\nAt 11 am\, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics\, followed by communal lunch. Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. Ensure all food is freshly cooked and prepared in advance. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering\, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen upon arrival at the Centre (no later than 10:30am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-ajahn-vimokkha-5/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250331T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Sadaro
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7.30 – 9 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nMeditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity\, replenish attention\, solidify memories and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress\, anxiety and depression. Join us on Weekly Monday Night Meditation in Malvern East\, Buddhist Society of Victoria. \n \nDoors open at 7:00pm and the monastic led guided meditation session will commence at 7:30pm until 8:30pm and will be followed by Q&A. You can watch the live broadcast on YouTube if you are unable to attend the session in person. \nAll are welcome. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monday-night-meditation-ajahn-sadaro-70/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250405T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250405T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
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SUMMARY:One Day Meditation Retreat | Bhante Sukhacitto
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to Insight Dialogue | One Day Meditation Retreat | Led by Bhante Sukhacitto\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\,  71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n8:30 am – 11:00 am\n– Welcome\n– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts\n– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)\n– Introduction to Insight Dialogue\n– Guided meditation on the six guidelines\n– Group exchange – Q & A \n11:00 am – Lunch\n– For those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday \n12:30 – 4:30 pm\n– Sitting meditation\n– Explanation of Insight Dialogue Technique\n– Insight Dialogue in pairs using contemplations\n– Group exchange – Q & A \n4:25 pm\n– Sharing of Merits\n– Conclusion \nUnlike the usual monthly silent retreat\, there will be some dialogue between participants. \nMobile Phones\nParticipants are kindly requested to put away their phones. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall. \nThe doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation. If it is cool\, please dress appropriately\, and bring a meditation shawl if you wish. There is cooling & heating in the meditation hall. \nALL ARE VERY WELCOME! – Registration not required. \nParking\nPlease keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre FREE for walking meditation. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-day-silent-meditation-retreat-bhante-sukhacitto-1/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250406T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250406T110000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Bhante Sukhacitto
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Bhante Sukhacitto\nTime: 9.30 am – 11.00 am\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nAbout Bhante Sukhacitto:\nBorn in Bad Nenndorf\, Germany\, he first encountered the teachings of the Buddha in 1986 at the age of 23 in Thailand\, where he met the teacher Ajahn Buddhadasa. \nHe has been a fully ordained monk in the Theravada tradition since 1990. In 1993 he returned to the West and gained experience in various other Buddhist traditions. He lived for several years in monasteries of the Ajahn Chah tradition in England and Switzerland. \nIn 2005 he became acquainted with Insight Dialogue (according to Gregory Kramer)\, was trained as an Insight Dialogue teacher\, and has been teaching it worldwide since 2010. \nInspired by the power of interpersonal meditation practice\, he directed the Kalyana Mitta Vihara – House of Noble Friendship – from 2016 to the beginning of 2020. \nLunch Dana:\nAt 11 am\, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics\, followed by communal lunch. Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. Ensure all food is freshly cooked and prepared in advance. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering\, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen upon arrival at the Centre (no later than 10:30am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-bhante-sukhacitto-1/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250407T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250407T210000
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation | Bhante Sukhacitto
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7.30 – 9 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nMeditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity\, replenish attention\, solidify memories and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress\, anxiety and depression. Join us on Weekly Monday Night Meditation in Malvern East\, Buddhist Society of Victoria. \n \nDoors open at 7:00pm and the monastic led guided meditation session will commence at 7:30pm until 8:30pm and will be followed by Q&A. You can watch the live broadcast on YouTube if you are unable to attend the session in person. \nAll are welcome. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monday-night-meditation-bhante-sukhacitto-1/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250413T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250413T110000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Brahmali
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Brahmali\nTime: 9.30 am – 11 am\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nThis Sunday\, the BSV celebrates Sinahala\, Tamil and Thai New Year \nThe program begins at 9.30am with the usual Sunday chanting. The Dhamma talk is by Ajahn Brahmali\, followed by Pindapata and offering lunch dana to the Monastics. Communal lunch will be at 11.30am.  There will be special delicacies to enjoy during communal lunch!  A variety of activities will take place after lunch (12.20 pm – 1pm). \nLunch dana\nPlease bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. You are very welcome to share a dish traditionally prepared for this celebration. Ensure all food is freshly cooked and prepared in advance. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering\, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen upon arrival at the Centre (no later than 10:30am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-ajahn-brahmali-4/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250414T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T091345Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Sadaro
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7.30 – 9 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nMeditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity\, replenish attention\, solidify memories and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress\, anxiety and depression. Join us on Weekly Monday Night Meditation in Malvern East\, Buddhist Society of Victoria. \n \nDoors open at 7:00pm and the monastic led guided meditation session will commence at 7:30pm until 8:30pm and will be followed by Q&A. You can watch the live broadcast on YouTube if you are unable to attend the session in person. \nAll are welcome. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monday-night-meditation-ajahn-sadaro-72/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250425
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SUMMARY:Silent Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Brahmali
DESCRIPTION:Open to BSV/BSWA Members & Non-Members\nCurrent Status: Waitlisting\n\n\n\n			\n				Join Waitlist\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Retreat:\nThis silent residential retreat consists of walking and sitting meditation practice. There will also be a daily Dhamma Talk and Q&A session. The teachings are sequential during this retreat\, so casual attendance is not possible. Vegetarian lunches will be provided. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRoom Bond:\nThe Retreat Centre has 24 rooms\, and to accommodate more participants\, you will be sharing a room with another participant of the same gender. \n\nBSV/BSWA Member: $570\nNon-Members: $650\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7-Day Retreat Eligibility:\n\nHave completed at least two (2) weekend retreats at BSV or have participated in organised long meditation retreats elsewhere\nMaintain a regular meditation practice.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue and Times:\nSanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, AUSTRALIA \n\nParticipants can arrive at SOS from 5:15pm on Thu 17 Apr and a light supper will be offered at 6:30pm.\nAn introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:15pm.\nRetreat concludes at 12:15pm on Thu 24 Apr.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/ajahn-brahmali-retreat-apr2025/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,SOS Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250420T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250420T093000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
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SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Brahmali
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Brahmali\nTime: 8:30 am – 9:30 am \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION\n1) ONLINE ONLY\n Kindly note that this Dhamma Talk is delivered online only as the Buddhaloka Centre is closed over the Easter period.\n2) Dhamma talk only\nThe Sunday chanting and Q&A session will not be conducted.\n \n  \n
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-ajahn-brahmali-5/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250427T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
CREATED:20250326T091948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T091948Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ayya Upekkha
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ayya Upekkha\nTime: 9.30 am – 11.00 am\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nLunch Dana:\nAt 11 am\, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics\, followed by communal lunch. Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. Ensure all food is freshly cooked and prepared in advance. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering\, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen upon arrival at the Centre (no later than 10:30am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-ayya-upekkha-11/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250428T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
CREATED:20250326T091000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T091000Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Sadaro
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7.30 – 9 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nMeditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity\, replenish attention\, solidify memories and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress\, anxiety and depression. Join us on Weekly Monday Night Meditation in Malvern East\, Buddhist Society of Victoria. \n \nDoors open at 7:00pm and the monastic led guided meditation session will commence at 7:30pm until 8:30pm and will be followed by Q&A. You can watch the live broadcast on YouTube if you are unable to attend the session in person. \nAll are welcome. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monday-night-meditation-ajahn-sadaro-71/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250503T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250503T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
CREATED:20250423T072411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T072411Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Aranavihari
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat led by Aranavihari\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV City Centre (Buddhaloka) 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n8.30 am – 10.00 am\n– Welcome\n– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts\n– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)\n– Introductory Dhamma Talk : \n– Guided meditation\n– Q & A\n– Guideline for walking meditation \n10:00 am – 11 am\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n11:00 am – Lunch\nFor those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday \n12 – 12.15 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n12.15 – 1.30 pm\n– Guided Meditation or Sutta Discussion:\n \n1.30 – 2.30 pm\n– Individual practice\nwalking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \nand/or \nShort individual interviews (about 10 minutes) in the dining area next door\, on a first come\, first served basis.\nPlease wait your turn near the backdoor of the dining area \n2.30 – 3.30 pm\n– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation \n3.30 – 4.30 pm\n– Discussion / Q & A\n– Sharing of Merits\n– Conclusion \nNoble Silence\nThis will be a silent retreat\, in order to support the meditation & contemplation. So please speak only when necessary.\nMobile Phones\nParticipants are kindly requested to put away their phones.\nQuestions\nPlease write down your questions as they occur to you during the day and put them in the box outside the meditation hall. They will be answered during the last session for the day. \nAs the doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation\, please dress warmly and bring a blanket or meditation shawl if you wish. There is heating in the hall. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. \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 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm. \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: Please keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre free for walking meditation. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not block driveways in any way. \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-ajahn-aranavihari/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250503T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250503T173000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
CREATED:20250422T041106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T064940Z
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SUMMARY:Tranquil Reflections: Buddhist Meditation & Vesak Lantern Making
DESCRIPTION:Tranquil Reflections: Buddhist Meditation & Vesak Lantern Making\nTake a moment to pause and reconnect with inner peace at our Guided Meditation Session\, led by a respected Buddhist Monk. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to meditation\, this session offers an opportunity to relax\, reflect\, and rejuvenate. \nDate: Saturday\, 3rd May 2025\nTime: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM\nLocation: Sanctuary of Stillness Meditation Retreat Centre\nAddress: 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury VIC 3458 \n✨ Special Activity for Children: Vesak Lantern Making!\nWhile you immerse yourself in tranquility\, children can participate in an engaging Vesak Lantern Making activity\, fostering creativity and cultural appreciation. \nRefreshments will be provided. \nThis event is proudly organized by the Buddhist Society of Victoria and supported by the Victoria State Government\, Australia. \nAll are welcome\, no booking required.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/tranquil-reflections/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,SOS Events,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250504T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
CREATED:20250424T060853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T061357Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Nando
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Nando\nTime: 9.30 am – 11.00 am\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nLunch Dana:\nAt 11 am\, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics\, followed by communal lunch. Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. Ensure all food is freshly cooked and prepared in advance. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering\, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen upon arrival at the Centre (no later than 10:30am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-ajahn-nando-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250505T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
CREATED:20250424T061657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T061946Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Nando
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7.30 – 9 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nMeditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity\, replenish attention\, solidify memories and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress\, anxiety and depression. Join us on Weekly Monday Night Meditation in Malvern East\, Buddhist Society of Victoria. \n \nDoors open at 7:00pm and the monastic led guided meditation session will commence at 7:30pm until 8:30pm and will be followed by Q&A. You can watch the live broadcast on YouTube if you are unable to attend the session in person. \nAll are welcome. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monday-night-meditation-ajahn-nando-2/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250511T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
CREATED:20250422T063122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T030608Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250512T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
CREATED:20250424T063421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T063421Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Sadaro
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7.30 – 9 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nMeditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity\, replenish attention\, solidify memories and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress\, anxiety and depression. Join us on Weekly Monday Night Meditation in Malvern East\, Buddhist Society of Victoria. \n \nDoors open at 7:00pm and the monastic led guided meditation session will commence at 7:30pm until 8:30pm and will be followed by Q&A. You can watch the live broadcast on YouTube if you are unable to attend the session in person. \nAll are welcome. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monday-night-meditation-ajahn-sadaro-73/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250517T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
CREATED:20250501T233757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T110306Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
CREATED:20250424T064726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T054610Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250519T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
CREATED:20250424T065343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T105312Z
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SUMMARY:Q&A and Dhamma discussion | Luangta Narongsak Khīṇālayo
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7.30 – 9 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nLuangta Narongsak Khīṇālayo will lead a Dhamma discussion and Q&A session instead of the regular guided meditation. This is a wonderful opportunity to ask questions about the Buddha’s teaching from an esteemed teacher. \nDoors open at 7:00pm and the session will commence at 7:30pm until 9pm. This session will not be LiveStreamed. \nAll are welcome.  Registration not required. \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. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monday-night-meditation-luangta-narongsak-khi%e1%b9%87alayo/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
CREATED:20250415T051557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T034811Z
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SUMMARY:Turning Inwards Seeing Into the Nature of Mind | Weekend Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Vimokkha
DESCRIPTION:Open to BSV Members & Non-Members\n\n\n\n			\n				Register\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Teacher:\nMedhino Bhikkhu\, Ph.D.\, more widely known as the Venerable Vimokkha\, is the abbot of Wat Pipphalivanaram\, founded by the Great Master Kassapamuni in Rayong Province\, Thailand. Ven. Vimokkha excels at teaching mindfulness and vipassana insight meditation with techniques blending lessons from Thailand’s great masters with his own self-discoveries. Ven. Vimokkha’s teachings are best described as accessible and pragmatic. They are aimed at an immediate direct experience of the nature of mind. His palpable power\, charisma\, and cheerful encouragement make him a truly unique master well-suited for these times. \nVen. Vimokkha pioneered a workplace mindfulness meditation training program used by companies and local government agencies. He travels widely to teach mindfulness meditation in accordance with the four foundations of mindfulness in Budfhist context and he has active students throughout the world\, including Thailand\, Malaysia\, Australia\, the United Kingdom\, the Netherlands\, Switzerland\, Germany\, Italy\, Poland\, Hungary\, Ukraine\, Russia\, and the United States. \n\n\n\nAbout the Retreat:\nVen. Vimokkha will present a pragmatic approach to understanding the nature of the mind. He will first guide practitioners inward through the practices of Samatha and Vipassana\, to develop clear knowing and insight into the mind’s nature. Through his simple yet effective techniques\, one can cultivate this awareness not only during meditation but also in daily work and activities. \nThis silent residential retreat consists of walking and sitting meditation practice. There will also be a daily Dhamma Talk and Q&A session. The teachings are sequential during this retreat\, so casual attendance is not possible. Vegetarian lunches will be provided. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoom Bond:\nAccommodations for this retreat will be single occupancy \n\nBSV: $170\nNon-Members: $250\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVenue and Times:\nSanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, AUSTRALIA \n\nParticipants can arrive at SOS from 5:15pm on Fri 23 May and a light supper will be offered at 6:30pm.\nAn introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:15pm.\nRetreat concludes at 3:15pm on Sun 25 May.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sos-weekend-retreat-ajahn-vimokkha-may2025/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,SOS Retreats,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
CREATED:20250424T063239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T063239Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Sadaro
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Sadaro\nTime: 9.30 am – 11.00 am\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nLunch Dana:\nAt 11 am\, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics\, followed by communal lunch. Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. Ensure all food is freshly cooked and prepared in advance. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering\, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen upon arrival at the Centre (no later than 10:30am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-ajahn-sadaro-25/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250526T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
CREATED:20250424T063601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T081311Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Vimokkha
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7.30 – 9 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nMeditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity\, replenish attention\, solidify memories and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress\, anxiety and depression. Join us on Weekly Monday Night Meditation in Malvern East\, Buddhist Society of Victoria. \n \nDoors open at 7:00pm and the monastic led guided meditation session will commence at 7:30pm until 8:30pm and will be followed by Q&A. You can watch the live broadcast on YouTube if you are unable to attend the session in person. \nAll are welcome. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monday-night-meditation-ajahn-vimokkha-5/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
CREATED:20250514T045813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T072323Z
UID:10001522-1748678400-1748709000@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:One Day Meditation Retreat | Bhantes Cunda & Bodhidhaja
DESCRIPTION:Relax & Grow with Bhantes Cunda & Bodhidhaja\nTime: 08:30 am to 4:30 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nRelax & Grow with Bhantes Cunda and Bodhidhaja from the BSWA in Perth. They both became Bhikkhus under Ajahn Brahm’s guidance in 2012 and joined Bodhinyana Monastery in 2008 and 2010\, respectively. There will be many of you who know and remember them\, as they helped when Newbury Buddhist Monastery was being established in its early years. \nIn meditation and in life on the Buddhist path we learn to let go of and unburden ourselves (RELAX) from the things that are unwholesome\, unbeneficial and unhelpful\, while developing and cultivating (GROW) the things that are wholesome\, beneficial and helpful. This will gradually purify the heart and mind\, allowing it to become peaceful\, settled and stilled. The prerequisites for natural energy\, clarity and wisdom to arise. \nJoin Bhantes Cunda & Bodhidhaja at the BSV city centre in East Malvern for the BSV meditation day to relax & grow. There will be instruction sessions\, guided meditations\, Q&As\, as well as opportunity for personal practice and interviews with the teachers. \nProgramme: \nMorning \n\n8:30 – 9:00:      Welcome & Introduction\n9:00 – 9:30:      Guided Meditation\n9:30 – 10:00:    Introduction Walking Meditation & Q&A\n10:00 – 11:00:  Individual Sitting Meditation / Walking Meditation / Relax & Grow + opportunity for 15 min interviews with the teachers\n11:00 – 12.00:  Lunch Break\n\nAfternoon \n\n12:00 – 13:00:  Individual Sitting Meditation / Walking Meditation / Relax & Grow\n13:00 – 14:00:  Short Talk & Guided Meditation\n14:00 – 15.00:  Individual Sitting Meditation / Walking Meditation / Relax & Grow + opportunity for 15 min interviews with the teachers\n15:00 – 16:30:  Q&A\, Discussion\, Metta Meditation & 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. \nQuestions\nPlease write down your questions as they occur to you during the day and put them in the box outside the meditation hall. They will be answered during the last session for the day. 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. \nBreaks\nLunch\nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall. \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.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-day-meditation-retreat-bhantes-cunda-and-bodhidhaja/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250601T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250601T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
CREATED:20250516T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T060429Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Bhantes Cunda & Bodhidhaja
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Bhantes Cunda & Bodhidhaja\nTime: 9.30 am – 11.00 am\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nLunch Dana:\nAt 11 am\, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics\, followed by communal lunch. Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. Ensure all food is freshly cooked and prepared in advance. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering\, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen upon arrival at the Centre (no later than 10:30am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-bhantes-cunda-and-bodhidhaja/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250602T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250602T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
CREATED:20250516T060724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T060806Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation | Bhantes Cunda & Bodhidhaja
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7.30 – 9 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nMeditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity\, replenish attention\, solidify memories and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress\, anxiety and depression. Join us on Weekly Monday Night Meditation in Malvern East\, Buddhist Society of Victoria. \n \nDoors open at 7:00pm and the monastic led guided meditation session will commence at 7:30pm until 8:30pm and will be followed by Q&A. You can watch the live broadcast on YouTube if you are unable to attend the session in person. \nAll are welcome. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monday-night-meditation-bhantes-cunda-and-bodhidhaja/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250610
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
CREATED:20250329T103605Z
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SUMMARY:Relax & Grow | Long Weekend Meditation Retreat | Bhantes Cunda & Bodhidhaja
DESCRIPTION:Open to BSV/BSWA Members & Non-Members\n(Current State: Waitlist Open)\n\n\n\n			\n				Register \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Teachers:\nBhante Cunda\, born in Malaysia as Kim Yee Chan\, moved to Perth at age 4 and split his time between there and Christmas Island\, where he discovered Buddhism at 23 through Ajahn Brahm’s meditation tapes. After visiting Bodhinyana Monastery\, he volunteered there for 11 years\, earning the nickname “Monk-anic.” Despite initial parental opposition\, he ordained in 2008\, joining the monastic community\, and his family later accepted his decision. \nBhante Bodhidhaja\, born in Switzerland as Nicolas Vrticka\, encountered Buddhism early on through a neighbor. He became a teacher and chose social work instead of military service. At 21\, he temporarily ordained in India under Acharya Buddharakhita\, adopting the name Bodhidhaja. From 2006\, he practiced and served in various monastic communities\, eventually joining BSWA in Perth in 2010 as an Anagarika\, and receiving full ordination in 2012 under Ajahn Brahm. He remains part of the BSWA monastic community. \n\n\n\nAbout the Retreat:\nThis silent residential retreat consists of walking and sitting meditation practice. There will also be a daily Dhamma Talk and Q&A session. The teachings are sequential during this retreat\, so casual attendance is not possible. Vegetarian lunches will be provided. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoom Bond:\n\nSingle Occupancy: $250 (Members) | $330 (Non-Members)\n\nNot a member yet? Join here \n\n\n \n\n\n\nVenue and Times:\nSanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, AUSTRALIA \n\n\nSanctuary Of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, AUSTRALIA\n\n\nRegistrations open at 5:15pm on Fri 06 Jun with a light supper offered at 6:30pm.\n\n\nAn introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:45pm.\n\n\nRetreat concludes at 3:15pm on Mon 09 Jun.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/relax-grow-long-weekend-meditation-retreat/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,SOS Retreats,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250608T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T033522
CREATED:20250516T061038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T082531Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Aranavihari
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Aranavihari\nTime: 9.30 am – 11.00 am\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nLunch Dana:\nAt 11 am\, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics\, followed by communal lunch.  Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. Ensure all food is freshly cooked and prepared in advance. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering\, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen upon arrival at the Centre (no later than 10:30am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation. \n\n \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-ajahn-aranavihari-10/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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