Buddhist Society Of Victoria (BSV)

Relax & Grow | Long Weekend Meditation Retreat | Bhantes Cunda & Bodhidhaja
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-09 | Sanctuary of Stillness, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, 3458, Australia
Open to BSV/BSWA Members & Non-Members
(Current State: Waitlist Open)

Register

About the Teachers:
Bhante 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.
Bhante 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.

About the Retreat:
This silent residential retreat consists of walking and sitting meditation practice. There will also be a daily Dhamma Talk and Q&A session. The teachings are sequential during this retreat, so casual attendance is not possible. Vegetarian lunches will be provided.

Room Bond:

Single Occupancy: $250 (Members) | $330 (Non-Members)

Not a member yet? Join here

Venue and Times:
Sanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, AUSTRALIA

Sanctuary Of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, AUSTRALIA

Registrations open at 5:15pm on Fri 06 Jun with a light supper offered at 6:30pm.

An introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:45pm.

Retreat concludes at 3:15pm on Mon 09 Jun.

Monday Night Meditation | Bhantes Cunda & Bodhidhaja
2025-06-02 19:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Time: 7.30 – 9 pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Meditation 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.
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Doors 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.
All are welcome.
Parking
There 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.

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Bhantes Cunda & Bodhidhaja
2025-06-01 09:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Bhantes Cunda & Bodhidhaja
Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Lunch Dana:
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. 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.
Parking
There 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.
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One Day Meditation Retreat | Bhantes Cunda & Bodhidhaja
2025-05-31 08:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Relax & Grow with Bhantes Cunda & Bodhidhaja
Time: 08:30 am to 4:30 pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC 3145
Relax & 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.
In 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.
Join 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.
Programme:
Morning

8:30 – 9:00: Welcome & Introduction
9:00 – 9:30: Guided Meditation
9:30 – 10:00: Introduction Walking Meditation & Q&A
10:00 – 11:00: Individual Sitting Meditation / Walking Meditation / Relax & Grow + opportunity for 15 min interviews with the teachers
11:00 – 12.00: Lunch Break

Afternoon

12:00 – 13:00: Individual Sitting Meditation / Walking Meditation / Relax & Grow
13:00 – 14:00: Short Talk & Guided Meditation
14:00 – 15.00: Individual Sitting Meditation / Walking Meditation / Relax & Grow + opportunity for 15 min interviews with the teachers
15:00 – 16:30: Q&A, Discussion, Metta Meditation & Conclusion

Noble Silence
This will be a silent retreat, in order to support the meditation & contemplation. So please speak only when necessary.
Mobile Phones
Participants are kindly requested to put away their phones.
Questions
Please 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.
Breaks
Lunch
Participants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.
Tea Breaks
Please 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.
EVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME! – Registration not required.
Parking
Please 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.

Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Yiu (Bhikkhu Khantiko)
2025-05-29 19:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Yiu (Bhikkhu Khantiko)
Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
About Ajahn Yiu
Ajahn Yiu is the current instructor of Hong Kong Theravada Meditation Society and has been ordained for more than 13 years.
In 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.
He 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.
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Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Vimokkha
2025-05-26 19:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Time: 7.30 – 9 pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Meditation 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.
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Doors 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.
All are welcome.
Parking
There 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.

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Sadaro
2025-05-25 09:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Sadaro
Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Lunch Dana:
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. 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.
Parking
There 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.
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Turning Inwards Seeing Into the Nature of Mind | Weekend Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Vimokkha
2025-05-23 - 2025-05-25 | Sanctuary of Stillness, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, 3458, Australia
Open to BSV Members & Non-Members

Register

About the Teacher:
Medhino 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.
Ven. 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.

About the Retreat:
Ven. 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.
This silent residential retreat consists of walking and sitting meditation practice. There will also be a daily Dhamma Talk and Q&A session. The teachings are sequential during this retreat, so casual attendance is not possible. Vegetarian lunches will be provided.

Room Bond:
Accommodations for this retreat will be single occupancy

BSV: $170
Non-Members: $250

Venue and Times:
Sanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, AUSTRALIA

Participants can arrive at SOS from 5:15pm on Fri 23 May and a light supper will be offered at 6:30pm.
An introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:15pm.
Retreat concludes at 3:15pm on Sun 25 May.

Q&A and Dhamma discussion | Luangta Narongsak Khīṇālayo
2025-05-19 19:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Time: 7.30 – 9 pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Luangta 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.
Doors open at 7:00pm and the session will commence at 7:30pm until 9pm. This session will not be LiveStreamed.
All are welcome. Registration not required.
Biography of Luangta Narongsak Khīṇālayo
Luangta 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.
In 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.
At 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.
Luangta Narongsak currently resides at Buddha Dhamma Satharn Panjakiri, where he continues to teach Dhamma.
Parking
There 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.

BSV 2025 Vesak Celebration | BCM
2025-05-18 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
BSV 2025 Vesak Celebration at Buddhaloka Centre
Date: Sunday, 18 May 2025
Location: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Time: 9.00 am – 2 pm (AEST)

9:00 am – Event Opens : BSV President’s Welcome Message
9.05 am – Taking of the Three Refuges, Precepts and Chanting
9.20 am – Dhamma Talk: “The Buddha’s Awakening: A Message of Hope for the World” by Ajahn Nissarano
10.00 am – Offering of gifts to the Sangha & Blessing Chants : Mangala Sutta, Ratana Sutta (6 verses) & Metta Sutta
10.25 am – Rice Pindapata & Offering of Food to Monastics
10.55am – Dedication of Merit & Blessing Chanting
11.00 am – Communal lunch
12:15 pm – Dessert Dansala (offering) by BSV Dhamma School parents
12.30 pm – Dhamma School Lantern Competition
1.00 pm – Water blessing by Monastics
1.15 pm – Dhamma Talk for Dhamma School, including taking of the Three Refuges and Precepts
2.00 pm – End of Event

Lunch Dana:
At 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.
Parking
The 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.
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Please email office@bsv.net.au if you have any queries.

One Day Meditation Retreat | Luangta Narongsak Khīṇālayo
2025-05-17 10:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Teachings and Guidance by Luangta Narongsak Khīṇālayo
and a Workshop by his Assistant Teachers
| One Day Meditation Retreat Workshop |
Time: 10:30 am to 4:00 pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC 3145
Biography of Luangta Narongsak Khīṇālayo
Luangta 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.
In 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.
At 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.
Luangta Narongsak currently resides at Buddha Dhamma Satharn Panjakiri, where he continues to teach Dhamma.
Programme:
Session 1 – 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

Welcome
Instruction and guidance by Luangta
Q & A

1.00 pm – 2.00pm: Lunch
Session 2 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Workshop by Luangta’s assistant teachers relating to issues that came up during the first session
Q & A
Conclusion

Please note the programme is subject to change. Unlike the usual monthly silent retreat, there will be some dialogue between participants.
Mobile Phones
Participants are kindly requested to put away their phones.
Lunch
Participants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.
Tea Breaks
Please 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.
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.
EVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME! – Registration not required.
Parking
Please 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.
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Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Sadaro
2025-05-12 19:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia

BSV 2025 Vesak Celebration | SOS
2025-05-11 09:30 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Sanctuary of Stillness, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, 3458, Australia
BSV 2025 Vesak Celebration at Sanctuary of Stillness
The 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.
Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025
Location: 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury 3458
Time: 9.00 am – 2.00 pm (AEST)

9.00am Morning activities for guests when they arrive:
Bathing of a Baby Buddha-to-Be Statue and/ or Offering of Flowers. Participants could choose either, if they wish.
There will also be a ‘wishing tree’ in the front verandah for those who would like to write a message for their mothers.
9.30am – Welcome Address by President, Housekeeping & Announcements
9.40am – Taking of the 3 refuges and 5 precepts led by Ajahn Nissarano
9:50am – Dhamma Talk: “The Buddha and His Mothers” given by Ayya Upekkha
10.15am – Offering of Gifts and Dedication of Merit & Blessing Chant with a water sprinkling blessing
10.25am – Rice pindapata – offering of rice to monastics, followed by them taking their food
11:00am – Communal Lunch
1:00pm – Novice Monk Ordination Ceremony – Witness a layperson’s (anagarika or trainee) ordination as a novice monk
1.30 pm – Chanting of Blessing for the Newly Ordained Novice Monk & Everyone
1.45pm – Offering of Gifts to the Newly Ordained Novice Monk & the distributing of pirit thread bracelets.
2.00pm – End of Celebration

Offering food
Please 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.
Bus Service
A 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.
Note: Each registration is for one ticket only. To request two tickets, please register separately. The invoice number will serve as the ticket number.
Last day to secure a seat is Sun, 04 May 2025, 5 pm (if seats are still available). Book your seat HERE
Meeting Point:
The 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.
Enquiries : office@bsv.net.au OR events@bsv.net.au
Parking
There is a dedicated parking area at the SOS Retreat Centre. Volunteers will be there to guide attendees with parking and food drop off.
Weather
You 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.
Morning Session
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Afternoon Session
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Please email events@bsv.net.au if you have any queries.

Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Nando
2025-05-05 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Time: 7.30 – 9 pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Meditation 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.
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Doors 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.
All are welcome.
Parking
There 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.

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Nando
2025-05-04 09:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Nando
Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Lunch Dana:
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. 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.
Parking
There 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.
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Tranquil Reflections: Buddhist Meditation & Vesak Lantern Making
2025-05-03 15:30 - 17:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Sanctuary of Stillness, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, 3458, Australia
Tranquil Reflections: Buddhist Meditation & Vesak Lantern Making
Take 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.
Date: Saturday, 3rd May 2025
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Sanctuary of Stillness Meditation Retreat Centre
Address: 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury VIC 3458
✨ Special Activity for Children: Vesak Lantern Making!
While you immerse yourself in tranquility, children can participate in an engaging Vesak Lantern Making activity, fostering creativity and cultural appreciation.
Refreshments will be provided.
This event is proudly organized by the Buddhist Society of Victoria and supported by the Victoria State Government, Australia.
All are welcome, no booking required.

Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Aranavihari
2025-05-03 08:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Monthly Day Meditation Retreat led by Aranavihari
Time: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
Venue: BSV City Centre (Buddhaloka) 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC 3145
Programme:
8.30 am – 10.00 am
– Welcome
– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts
– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)
– Introductory Dhamma Talk :
– Guided meditation
– Q & A
– Guideline for walking meditation
10:00 am – 11 am
– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation
11:00 am – Lunch
For those taking 8 precepts, please eat before midday
12 – 12.15 pm
– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation
12.15 – 1.30 pm
– Guided Meditation or Sutta Discussion:

1.30 – 2.30 pm
– Individual practice
walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation
and/or
Short individual interviews (about 10 minutes) in the dining area next door, on a first come, first served basis.
Please wait your turn near the backdoor of the dining area
2.30 – 3.30 pm
– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation
3.30 – 4.30 pm
– Discussion / Q & A
– Sharing of Merits
– Conclusion
Noble Silence
This will be a silent retreat, in order to support the meditation & contemplation. So please speak only when necessary.
Mobile Phones
Participants are kindly requested to put away their phones.
Questions
Please 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.
As 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.
Breaks:
Lunch
Participants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.
Tea Breaks
Please take individual tea breaks when you need them, so as to minimise congregating & talking.
Questions
Please 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.
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.
EVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME! – Registration not required.
Parking: Please 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.

Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Sadaro
2025-04-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-31 19:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Time: 7.30 – 9 pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Meditation 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.
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Doors 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.
All are welcome.
Parking
There 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.

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ayya Upekkha
2025-04-27 09:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ayya Upekkha
Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Lunch Dana:
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. 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.
Parking
There 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.
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Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Brahmali
2025-04-20 08:30 - 09:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | VIC
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Brahmali
Time: 8:30 am – 9:30 am
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1) ONLINE ONLY
Kindly note that this Dhamma Talk is delivered online only as the Buddhaloka Centre is closed over the Easter period.
2) Dhamma talk only
The Sunday chanting and Q&A session will not be conducted.

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Silent Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Brahmali
2025-04-17 - 2025-04-24 | Sanctuary of Stillness, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, 3458, Australia
Open to BSV/BSWA Members & Non-Members
Current Status: Waitlisting

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About the Retreat:
This silent residential retreat consists of walking and sitting meditation practice. There will also be a daily Dhamma Talk and Q&A session. The teachings are sequential during this retreat, so casual attendance is not possible. Vegetarian lunches will be provided.

Room Bond:
The Retreat Centre has 24 rooms, and to accommodate more participants, you will be sharing a room with another participant of the same gender.

BSV/BSWA Member: $570
Non-Members: $650

7-Day Retreat Eligibility:

Have completed at least two (2) weekend retreats at BSV or have participated in organised long meditation retreats elsewhere
Maintain a regular meditation practice.

Venue and Times:
Sanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, AUSTRALIA

Participants can arrive at SOS from 5:15pm on Thu 17 Apr and a light supper will be offered at 6:30pm.
An introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:15pm.
Retreat concludes at 12:15pm on Thu 24 Apr.

Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Sadaro
2025-04-14 19:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Brahmali
2025-04-13 09:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Brahmali
Time: 9.30 am – 11 am
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
This Sunday, the BSV celebrates Sinahala, Tamil and Thai New Year
The 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).
Lunch dana
Please 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.
Parking
There 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.
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Monday Night Meditation | Bhante Sukhacitto
2025-04-07 19:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Bhante Sukhacitto
2025-04-06 09:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Bhante Sukhacitto
Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
About Bhante Sukhacitto:
Born 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.
He 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.
In 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.
Inspired by the power of interpersonal meditation practice, he directed the Kalyana Mitta Vihara – House of Noble Friendship – from 2016 to the beginning of 2020.
Lunch Dana:
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. 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.
Parking
There 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.
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One Day Meditation Retreat | Bhante Sukhacitto
2025-04-05 08:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
An Introduction to Insight Dialogue | One Day Meditation Retreat | Led by Bhante Sukhacitto
Time: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC 3145
Programme:
8:30 am – 11:00 am
– Welcome
– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts
– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)
– Introduction to Insight Dialogue
– Guided meditation on the six guidelines
– Group exchange – Q & A
11:00 am – Lunch
– For those taking 8 precepts, please eat before midday
12:30 – 4:30 pm
– Sitting meditation
– Explanation of Insight Dialogue Technique
– Insight Dialogue in pairs using contemplations
– Group exchange – Q & A
4:25 pm
– Sharing of Merits
– Conclusion
Unlike the usual monthly silent retreat, there will be some dialogue between participants.
Mobile Phones
Participants are kindly requested to put away their phones.
Breaks:
Lunch
Participants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.
Tea Breaks
Please 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.
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.
ALL ARE VERY WELCOME! – Registration not required.
Parking
Please 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 obstruct driveways in any way.

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Vimokkha
2025-03-30 09:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Vimokkha
Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Lunch Dana:
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. 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.
Parking
There 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.
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One Day Silent Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Vimokkha
2025-03-29 08:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
One Day Silent Meditation Retreat | Led by Ajahn Vimokkha
Time: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC 3145
Programme:
8.30 am – 10.00 am
– Welcome
– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts
– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)
– Introductory Dhamma Talk
– Guided meditation
– Guidelines for walking meditation
10:00 am – 11 am
– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation
11:00 am – Lunch
– For those taking 8 precepts, please eat before midday
12 – 12.15 pm
– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation
12.15 – 1.30 pm
– Dhamma Talk:
– Guided Meditation:
1.30 – 2.00 pm
– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation
2.00 – 3.00 pm
– Group sitting meditation
and/or
– 10 minute individual interviews with Ajahn Vimokkha in the dining area next door (Sangha House)
Please put your name on the sheet for interviews in the foyer
3.00 – 3.30 pm
– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation
3.30 – 4.30 pm
– Discussion / Q & A
– Sharing of Merits
– Conclusion
Noble Silence
This will be a silent retreat, in order to support the meditation & contemplation. So please speak only when necessary.
Mobile Phones
Participants are kindly requested to put away their phones.
Questions
To 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.
Breaks:
Lunch
Participants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.
Tea Breaks
Please 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.
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.
ALL ARE VERY WELCOME! – Registration not required.
Parking
Please 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 obstruct driveways in any way.

Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Vimokkha
2025-03-24 19:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Time: 7.30 – 9 pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Meditation 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.
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Doors 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.
All are welcome.
Parking
There 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.
