Buddhist Society Of Victoria (BSV)

Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Sadaro
2023-09-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-07-17 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 Sādaro
2023-09-03 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-07-30 09:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Sādaro
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.

One day silent meditation retreat | Ajahn Sadaro
2023-09-02 08:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
One day silent meditation retreat led by Ajahn Sadaro
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
– 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
– 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 Sadaro 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.
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.

Nurturing Awareness - WEEK 1 | Ajahn Sādaro
2023-09-01 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Nurturing Awareness : the boundless ocean of kindness
This is the first in the series of eight sessions of Nurturing Awareness: Finding meaning through meditation and kindness. In it, Ajahn Sādaro will:

Offer a variety of meditation techniques to develop Nurturing awareness, which is unconditional kindness towards others.
Lead a guided meditation of Nurturing awareness.
Outline how unconditional kindness meditation facilitates deep connections with others, and how to use it as an antidote to anger, ill will and frustration.
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 about this Series click HERE

Tuesday Night Meditation | Lay Teacher (Sandeep Karki)
2023-08-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-08-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-08-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-08-01 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-07-25 19:30 - 21:00 UTC
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 open at 7:00pm and the guided meditation session will commence at 7:30pm 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.

Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Sadaro
2023-08-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-08-14 19:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
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 | Venerable Pasadika
2023-08-27 09:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Venerable Pasadika
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.

One Mindful Day | Ajahn Sadaro
2023-08-26 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
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.

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Venerable Mettananda
2023-08-20 09:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Venerable Mettananda
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.

Learn Meditation from a Monk - WEEK 4 | Ajahn Sādaro
2023-08-18 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Knowing Awareness
This is the fourth and final session of the Learn meditation from a monk series. In it, Ajahn Sādaro will:

Outline Knowing Awareness – a technique to deeply understand the nature of your mind
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

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Venerable Chi Kwang Sunim
2023-08-13 09:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
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.

Learn Meditation from a Monk - WEEK 3 | Ajahn Sādaro
2023-08-11 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Contemplative Awareness
This is the third session in the series of four of Learn meditation from a monk. In it, Ajahn Sādaro will:

Outline Contemplative Awareness – a technique to help you let go of stress and negative emotions
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

Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Nissarano
2023-08-07 19:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
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 Nissarano
2023-08-06 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-07-23 09:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne)

One day silent meditation retreat | Ajahn Nissarano
2023-08-05 08:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
One day silent meditation retreat led by Ajahn Nissarano
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
– 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
– 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 Nissarano 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.
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.

Learn Meditation from a Monk - WEEK 2 | Ajahn Sādaro
2023-08-04 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Awareness Of Everything
This is the second session in the series of four of Learn meditation from a monk. In it, Ajahn Sādaro will:

Outline Awareness of Everything – a technique to become mindful of everything you experience
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

Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Sadaro
2023-07-31 19:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
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.

Learn Meditation from a Monk - WEEK 1 | Ajahn Sādaro
2023-07-28 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Immovable Awareness: The Basic Method Of Meditation
This is the first session in the series of four 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

Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Nissarano
2023-07-24 19:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
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.

Dharma sermons on the Mangala Sutta | Ven Kai Zhao
2023-07-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-07-20 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-07-19 19:30 - 21:00 UTC
Time: 7.30 – 9 pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Ven. Khai Zhao was born in Ipoh, Perak. In 1987. He took ordination with most Ven. Boon Keng at Penang Ang Hock Si Temple. After graduation from Malaysia Buddhist College in Penang, he started teaching Dhamma in local prisons, especially to death penalty inmates from 1998. Since 2006, he has been travelling locally and abroad teaching Dhamma in prisons, conducting retreats and giving counselling and guidance.
The teachings will be delivered in Mandarin Chinese and simultaneously translated into English.
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.
