Buddhist Society Of Victoria (BSV)

Monday Night Meditation | Venerable Sumangalo
2026-06-08 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 to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.

Tuesday Night Meditation | Lay Teacher
2026-06-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-30 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-07 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-28 19:30 - 21:00 and 6 more dates | 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 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 for these weekly Tuesday night Meditation sessions at the City Centre, The Buddhist Society of Victoria (Malvern East). Doors will open just before 7:30pm and the guided meditation session will commence shortly afterwards until 8:30pm, followed by Q&A.
Please note this session is not LiveStreamed.
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.

Learn Meditation from a Monk - WEEK 1 | Ajahn Sādaro
2026-06-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Learn how to do nothing
This is the first session in the series of six of Learn meditation from a monk. In it, Ajahn Sādaro will:

Outline the basic method of meditation, Immovable Awareness – a technique to calm your thoughts
Lead a short guided meditation
Give some guidance on common concerns and issues that new meditators face
Answer any of your questions about meditation

After the session, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you!
For more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here

Online Participation:
The series is being made available for online participation via ZOOM, however we do encourage those who live in Melbourne to attend in person.
Meeting ID: 832 1132 4233 | Passcode: [REDACTED] | ZOOM LINK

Discover Inner Peace: Monthly Community Meditation
2026-06-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Sanctuary of Stillness, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, 3458, Australia
Discover Inner Peace: Monthly Community Meditation at Newbury Buddhist Monastery
You’re warmly invited to join our monthly meditation group at the serene Newbury Buddhist Monastery, nestled near Trentham. Whether you’re curious about meditation or looking to deepen your existing practice, these sessions offer guidance and community support.
Take a moment to pause and reconnect with inner peace at our Guided Meditation Session, led by a respected Buddhist monk or nun. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to meditation, this session offers an opportunity to relax, reflect, and rejuvenate.
What to Expect:

Expert Guidance: Led by an experienced Buddhist monk or nun.
Structured Sessions: Includes an explanatory introduction, guided meditation, and a Q&A period.
Explore Techniques: Learn about mindfulness, breath awareness, loving-kindness, walking meditation, and more.
Practical Insights: Understand the purpose and benefits of meditation and discover ways to overcome common difficulties.
All Welcome: Suited for beginners and experienced meditators.
Connect & Refresh: Stay after the session to enjoy refreshments and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed atmosphere.

Date: Saturday, 13th June 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Sanctuary of Stillness Meditation Retreat Centre
Address: 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury VIC 3458
Refreshments will be provided.
All are welcome, no booking required.

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Aranavihāri
2026-06-14 09:30 - 11:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Aranavihāri
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 to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
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Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Aranavihāri
2026-06-15 19:30 - 21:00 | 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.
﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿
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 to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.

Learn Meditation from a Monk - WEEK 2 | Ajahn Sādaro
2026-06-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Learn the basic method of meditation
This is the second session in the series of six of Learn meditation from a monk. In it, Ajahn Sādaro will:

Outline the basic method of meditation – a meditation technique to calm your thoughts
Lead a short guided meditation (slightly longer than the first week)
Give some guidance on common concerns and issues that new meditators face
Answer any of your questions about meditation

After the session, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you!
For more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here

Online Participation:
The series is being made available for online participation via ZOOM, however we do encourage those who live in Melbourne to attend in person.
Meeting ID: 832 1132 4233 | Passcode: [REDACTED] | ZOOM LINK

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Venerable Chi Kwang Sunim
2026-06-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Venerable Chi Kwang Sunim
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 to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
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Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Sādaro
2026-06-22 19:30 - 21:00 | 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.
﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿
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 to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.

Learn Meditation from a Monk - WEEK 3 | Ajahn Sādaro
2026-06-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Learn to become mindful of everything you experience
This is the third session in the series of six of Learn meditation from a monk. In it, Ajahn Sādaro will:

Outline a meditation technique to become mindful of everything you experience
Lead a short guided meditation (slightly longer than the second week)
Give some guidance on common concerns and issues that new meditators face
Answer any of your questions about meditation

After the session, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you!
For more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
Note. It’s not necessary for you to have attended the previous sessions, weekly drop ins are welcome

Online Participation:
The series is being made available for online participation via ZOOM, however we do encourage those who live in Melbourne to attend in person.
Meeting ID: 832 1132 4233 | Passcode: [REDACTED] | ZOOM LINK

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Nissarano
2026-06-28 09:30 - 11:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Nissarano
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 to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
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Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Nissarano
2026-06-29 19:30 - 21:00 | 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.
﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿
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 to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.

Learn Meditation from a Monk - WEEK 4 | Ajahn Sādaro
2026-07-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Learn to let go of stress and negative emotions
This is the fourth session in the series of six of Learn meditation from a monk. In it, Ajahn Sādaro will:

Outline a meditation technique to help you let go of stress and negative emotions
Lead a short guided meditation (slightly longer than the third week)
Give some guidance on common concerns and issues that new meditators face
Answer any of your questions about meditation

After the session, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you!
For more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
Note. It’s not necessary for you to have attended the previous sessions, weekly drop ins are welcome

Online Participation:
The series is being made available for online participation via ZOOM, however we do encourage those who live in Melbourne to attend in person.
Meeting ID: 832 1132 4233 | Passcode: [REDACTED] | ZOOM LINK

Learn Meditation from a Monk - WEEK 5 | Ajahn Sādaro
2026-07-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Learn to understand your mind
This is the fifth session of the Learn meditation from a monk series. In it, Ajahn Sādaro will:

Outline a meditation technique to deeply understand the nature of your mind
Lead a short guided meditation (slightly longer than the second week)
Give some guidance on common concerns and issues that new meditators face
Answer any of your questions about meditation

After the session, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you!
For more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
Note. It’s not necessary for you to have attended the previous sessions, weekly drop ins are welcome

Online Participation:
The series is being made available for online participation via ZOOM, however we do encourage those who live in Melbourne to attend in person.
Meeting ID: 832 1132 4233 | Passcode: [REDACTED] | ZOOM LINK

The Foundations of Mindfulness - Mahasatipatthana Sutta | Pip Ransome
2026-07-17 - 2026-07-26 | Sanctuary of Stillness, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, 3458, Australia
Open to BSV Members & Non-Members

Current State: Open

Register

About the Teacher:
Born and growing up in Melbourne, for thirty years Pip Ransome worked in community development, fifteen of them alongside the Yorta-Yorta people of northeast Victoria. In 1993 Pip was authorised to teach meditation and the Buddha-Dhamma by highly-esteemed Buddhist nun Venerable Ayya Khema. While maintaining her own practice, she has taught, quietly and with diligence, for over thirty years. She now enjoys a secluded life in a seaside village on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, while continuing to offer Dhamma.

About the Retreat:
Introducing this discourse, the Buddha said “There is, monks, this direct path to the purification of beings, for the overcoming of sorrow and distress, for the disappearance of pain and sadness, for the gaining of the right path, for the realisation of Nibbana – that is to say the four foundations of mindfulness.” [after Maurice Walshe ‘Thus Have I Heard’].
We also know that the Buddha described his training as “gradual”, not happening in one retreat’s practice. However, may we all enjoy, and make the most of, this opportunity to practise “directly from the Buddha’s words”, as Venerable Ayya Khema used to say.

Room Bond:
Accommodations for this retreat will be single occupancy

BSV: $730
Non-Members: $810

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 17 Jul 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 3:00pm on Sun 26 Jul.

Learn Meditation from a Monk - WEEK 6 | Ajahn Sādaro
2026-07-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Learn how to cultivate gratitude and good will
This is the sixth and final session of Learn meditation from a monk series. In it Ajahn Sādaro will:

Offer a variety of meditation techniques to develop gratitude and goodwill.
Lead a guided meditation of Grateful and generous awareness.
Outline the interconnectivity of gratitude and goodwill. Describe how meditation on gratitude and goodwill allows us to deeply appreciate our existence and solidify connections with others, and further, how it helps us reward those connections and pay forward our appreciation for our life. Finally, how these meditations drive us forward in contributing wholeheartedly to make the world a bit better place.
Answer your questions about meditation.
Offer some insight and guidance on common concerns, obstacles and issues meditators face.

After the session, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you!
For more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
Note. It’s not necessary for you to have attended the previous sessions, weekly drop ins are welcome

Online Participation:
The series is being made available for online participation via ZOOM, however we do encourage those who live in Melbourne to attend in person.
Meeting ID: 832 1132 4233 | Passcode: [REDACTED] | ZOOM LINK

One Mindful Day | Ajahn Sadaro
2026-08-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Free One Day Meditation Retreat
Ever wanted just one day of peace? Feel like your life and responsibilities never seem to stop or even pause? Would you like to take just one day out for yourself to relax and spend some time meditating without any other worries? You can put everything down for the day and come to the free meditation retreat offered at the Buddhist Society of Victoria’s meditation centre.
On the One Mindful Day Retreat, you will receive multiple guided meditation sessions by an experienced Buddhist monk to quieten your restless thoughts through developing mindfulness, calm, contentment and acceptance. Also, you will also have the opportunity to improve the quality of your heart and mind by developing other areas of a healthy and well-balanced mindful life. These include:

Meditation discussion groups (develop community and friendship)
Individual question time with a Buddhist monk (develop wisdom)
Shared communal lunch (practicing generosity and sharing)

This free one-day meditation retreat from 9am to 4pm is suitable for those who are new or interested in learning meditation, or for those who have just begun a meditation journey and want to improve their practice. You will have the opportunity to ask an experienced Buddhist monk your own questions about meditation. Attendance for the full day is not required, feel free to come according to your schedule. Registration is also not required.
Note: Please bring a plate of food that will be included in the shared communal lunch (anything is fine)
Programme for the Day:
0900 Start: outline and guidelines of the day
0930 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)
1000 Guided meditation (walking/standing: noble silence time)
1030 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)
1045 Prepare for lunch
1100 Shared communal lunch (bring a plate)
1200 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)
1300 Group discussion
1330 Guided meditation (walking/standing: noble silence time)
1400 Guided meditation (lying down: noble silence time)
1430 Individual questions
1500 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)
1530 Group questions
1600 End
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
Please bring a plate of food that will be included in the shared communal lunch (anything is fine). 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.
All are very welcome! Registration not required.
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.

Online Participation:
The series is being made available for online participation via ZOOM, however we do encourage those who live in Melbourne to attend in person.
Meeting ID: 832 1132 4233 | Passcode: [REDACTED] | ZOOM LINK
