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SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Practice - WEEK 4 |  Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:How Do I Practice Buddhism?\nThis is the final session of Introduction to Buddhist thought and practice. Throughout the session\, Ajahn Sādaro will: \n\nExplain why he is still a Buddhist and continues to practice after all these years\nDescribe where the Buddhist path of practice actually begins. Showing how it starts with our acts of generosity\, how we ethically engage in society\, and how we tame our thoughts and emotions through meditation\nAsk the question on whether Buddhism is useful for the world today\, and if it is\, how we can embody the teachings to best serve the modern world.\n\nThe session will include a guided mediation and opportunity to ask any questions about Buddhism from a monk.  \nAfter the session\, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you! \nFor more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here \nNote. It’s not necessary for you to have attended the previous sessions\, weekly drop ins are welcome \nOnline Participation:\nThe series is being made available for online participation via ZOOM\, however we do encourage those who live in Melbourne to attend in person.\nMeeting ID: 832 1132 4233 | Passcode: 285150 | ZOOM LINK
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/introduction-to-buddhist-thought-and-practice-week-4-ajahn-sadaro/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250913T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250824T062938Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Inner Peace: Monthly Community Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Discover Inner Peace: Monthly Community Meditation at Newbury Buddhist Monastery\nYou’re warmly invited to join our new 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. \nTake 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. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nExpert Guidance: Led by an experienced Buddhist monk or nun.\nStructured Sessions: Includes an explanatory introduction\, guided meditation\, and a Q&A period.\nExplore Techniques: Learn about mindfulness\, breath awareness\, loving-kindness\, walking meditation\, and more.\nPractical Insights: Understand the purpose and benefits of meditation and discover ways to overcome common difficulties.\nAll Welcome: Suited for beginners and experienced meditators.\nConnect & Refresh: Stay after the session to enjoy refreshments and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed atmosphere.\n\nDate: Saturday\, 13th September 2025\nTime: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM\nLocation: Sanctuary of Stillness Meditation Retreat Centre\nAddress: 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury VIC 3458 \n✨ Special Activity for Children:\nWhile you immerse yourself in tranquility\, children can participate in an engaging activity. \nRefreshments will be provided. \nThis event is proudly organised by the Buddhist Society of Victoria. \nAll are welcome\, no booking required.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/discover-inner-peace-monthly-community-meditation-4/
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:20250914T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250818T234843Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Venerable Chi Kwang Sunim
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Venerable Chi Kwang Sunim\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 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-venerable-chi-kwang-sunim-16/
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:20250915T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250818T232941Z
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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-82/
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:20250916T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250629T090409Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Meditation | Lay Teacher
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 and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress\, anxiety and depression. \nJoin 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. \nPlease note this session is not LiveStreamed. \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/tuesday-night-meditation-lay-teacher-11/2025-09-16/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
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SUMMARY:One Mindful Day | Ajahn Sadaro
DESCRIPTION:Free One Day Meditation Retreat\nEver 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. \nOn 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: \n\nMeditation discussion groups (develop community and friendship)\nIndividual question time with a Buddhist monk (develop wisdom)\nShared communal lunch (practicing generosity and sharing)\n\nThis 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. \nNote: Please bring a plate of food that will be included in the shared communal lunch (anything is fine) \nProgramme for the Day:\n0900 Start: outline and guidelines of the day\n0930 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1000 Guided meditation (walking/standing: noble silence time)\n1030 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1045 Prepare for lunch\n1100 Shared communal lunch (bring a plate)\n1200 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1300 Group discussion\n1330 Guided meditation (walking/standing: noble silence time)\n1400 Guided meditation (lying down: noble silence time)\n1430 Individual questions\n1500 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)\n1530 Group questions\n1600 End \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\nPlease bring a plate of food that will be included in the shared communal lunch (anything is fine). 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. \nAll are very welcome!  Registration not required. \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\nOnline Participation:\nThe series is being made available for online participation via ZOOM\, however we do encourage those who live in Melbourne to attend in person.\nMeeting ID: 832 1132 4233 | Passcode: 285150 | ZOOM LINK
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-mindful-day-ajahn-sadaro-5/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Discover Buddhism,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250921T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250921T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250818T235415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T235415Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Nissarano
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Nissarano\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 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-ajahn-nissarano-39/
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:20250922T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250818T235236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T235236Z
UID:10001604-1758569400-1758574800@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Nissarano
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-nissarano-48/
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:20250923T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250629T090409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T090409Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Meditation | Lay Teacher
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 and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress\, anxiety and depression. \nJoin 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. \nPlease note this session is not LiveStreamed. \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/tuesday-night-meditation-lay-teacher-11/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250928T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250928T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250818T235052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T235052Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Venerable Pasadika
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Venerable Pasadika\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 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-venerable-pasadika-10/
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:20250929T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250818T233108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T233108Z
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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-83/
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:20250930T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250629T090409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T090409Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Meditation | Lay Teacher
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 and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress\, anxiety and depression. \nJoin 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. \nPlease note this session is not LiveStreamed. \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/tuesday-night-meditation-lay-teacher-11/2025-09-30/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251004T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251004T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250923T235130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T065015Z
UID:10001609-1759566600-1759595400@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Nissarano
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | A one day silent meditation retreat | Led by Ajahn Nissarano\nSaturday 4th October 2025 \n“Being at Home With Yourself: Finding Your Inner Refuge”\nThe focus for this meditation retreat day will be finding our inner refuge\, a sense of safety and security inside\, in the present moment through kindness and self acceptance. \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: “Being at home with yourself: finding your inner refuge”\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\n \n1.30 – 2.30 pm\n– Individual practice: walking & 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 turn off their phones or turn them to silent. \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. \nDress Warmly\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. \nEVERYONE IS MOST 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 to ensure that you do not block driveways in any way. \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-ajahn-nissarano-6/
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:20251005T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251005T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250923T232008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T232008Z
UID:10001610-1759656600-1759662000@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Nissarano
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Nissarano\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 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-ajahn-nissarano-40/
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=Australia/Melbourne:20251006T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250923T232412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T232412Z
UID:10001611-1759779000-1759784400@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Nissarano
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-nissarano-49/
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=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250629T090409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T090409Z
UID:10001572-1759865400-1759870800@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Meditation | Lay Teacher
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 and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress\, anxiety and depression. \nJoin 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. \nPlease note this session is not LiveStreamed. \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/tuesday-night-meditation-lay-teacher-11/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming,Weekly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251011T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250924T001702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T002616Z
UID:10001617-1760194800-1760202000@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Discover Inner Peace: Monthly Community Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Discover Inner Peace: Monthly Community Meditation at Newbury Buddhist Monastery\nYou’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. \nTake 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. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nExpert Guidance: Led by an experienced Buddhist monk or nun.\nStructured Sessions: Includes an explanatory introduction\, guided meditation\, and a Q&A period.\nExplore Techniques: Learn about mindfulness\, breath awareness\, loving-kindness\, walking meditation\, and more.\nPractical Insights: Understand the purpose and benefits of meditation and discover ways to overcome common difficulties.\nAll Welcome: Suited for beginners and experienced meditators.\nConnect & Refresh: Stay after the session to enjoy refreshments and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed atmosphere.\n\nDate: Saturday\, 11th October 2025\nTime: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM\nLocation: Sanctuary of Stillness Meditation Retreat Centre\nAddress: 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury VIC 3458 \nRefreshments will be provided. \nAll are welcome\, no booking required.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/discover-inner-peace-monthly-community-meditation-5/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,SOS Events,Upcoming,Weekly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251012T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250923T232653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T232653Z
UID:10001612-1760261400-1760266800@www.bsv.net.au
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. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-ajahn-aranavihari-12/
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=Australia/Melbourne:20251013T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250923T232905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T232905Z
UID:10001613-1760383800-1760389200@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Aranavihari
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-aranavihari-15/
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=Australia/Melbourne:20251014T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250629T090409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T090409Z
UID:10001573-1760470200-1760475600@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Meditation | Lay Teacher
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 and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress\, anxiety and depression. \nJoin 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. \nPlease note this session is not LiveStreamed. \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/tuesday-night-meditation-lay-teacher-11/2025-10-14/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming,Weekly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251019T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250923T233127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T233127Z
UID:10001614-1760866200-1760871600@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Venerable Chi Kwang Sunim
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Venerable Chi Kwang Sunim\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 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-venerable-chi-kwang-sunim-17/
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=Australia/Melbourne:20251020T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250923T234722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T234722Z
UID:10001615-1760988600-1760994000@www.bsv.net.au
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 to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monday-night-meditation-ajahn-sadaro-84/
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=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250629T090409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T090409Z
UID:10001574-1761075000-1761080400@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Meditation | Lay Teacher
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 and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress\, anxiety and depression. \nJoin 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. \nPlease note this session is not LiveStreamed. \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/tuesday-night-meditation-lay-teacher-11/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming,Weekly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251026T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250930T083736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T113958Z
UID:10001620-1761471000-1761490800@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony 2025
DESCRIPTION:The BSV committee invites everyone to join the Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony – a ceremony to offer robes and other requisites to the Sangha as an expression of our gratitude. This year’s event will be held at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery (107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury).Date: Sunday\, 26 October 2025Time: 09:30 am – 03:00 pm (AEDT)  \nPlease arrive by 9.00 am to enable the event to commence at 9.30 am sharp. \nIn the morning there will be a Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Nissarano followed by Rice Pindapatha and offering lunch dana to the Monastics. Communal lunch will be at 11.30am. If you wish\, please bring a dish to share with the monastics and the lay community. Please bring ready-to-eat food. No food preparation and reheating available.  The Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony will begin at 12:30 pm. \nAttending in personYou are encouraged to check the weather at Newbury before leaving home and bring suitable clothes (e.g. jacket\, hat/beanie) including an umbrella. The weather at Newbury is usually 5 degrees cooler than in Melbourne. It is highly recommended to wear sturdy walking shoes as the terrain is uneven and can be muddy.  For those who suffer from hay fever or asthma\, please take appropriate precautions as the pollen count is high during spring season in Newbury \nBus to NewburyPlease click HERE to reserve your seat. When reserving your ticket\, you will be given the option to pay online or at the BSV Office. If you want to pay for your ticket at the Office\, select “Cash” as your payment method during the checkout process. You will need to pay for it within 7 days of purchase or your ticket will be released back into the pool. \nLast day to secure a seat is Sunday\, 19th October 2025\, 5pm (subject to availability).  The bus will depart from the BSV Buddhaloka Centre (71 Darling Road\, Malvern East) by 7 am SHARP. Please plan to be at the Centre by 6.45am. The bus will leave NBM at 3.30pm to return to the Buddhaloka Centre. \n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Kathina Ceremony Program: \n\n\n\n09.30\nPresident’s welcome message\n\n\n09.35\nTaking of Refuges and 5 Precepts\, and chanting with Ajahn Nissaraṇo (in English)\n\n\n09.45\nMessage by the Mayor of Hepburn Shire\, Don Henderson\n\n\n09:50\nReflections about the 2025 Rains Retreat from Ayya Sankappa & Ajahn Nissaraṇo\n\n\n10:00\nDhamma Talk by Ajahn Nissarano\n\n\n10.25\nShort Blessing by Monastics\n\n\n10.30\nRice Pindapata & offering lunch dana to monastics\n\n\n11.00\nCommunal lunch\n\n\n12.30 \nProcession followed by the Formal Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony\n\n\n13.35 \nLay community make offerings of robes and other requisites to NBM monastics.\n\n\n14:00\nOpen Day Walking Tours of Retreat Centre\, Monks’ and Nuns’ areas\n\n\n14:45\nThe Robe Offering Celebration Event concludes\n\n\n15:15\nBoarding Bus for 15:30 Departure from NBM to Buddhaloka Centre\n\n\n\n  \nMorning Session : 9.30 – 10.30am \n \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nDana/Gift Offering for the Ceremony\nDevotees and lay people are invited to offer any of the four requisites (robes\, food\, medicine\, shelter) to the BSV-NBM Bhikkhu and Bhikkhuni Sangha as a practical way of expressing their gratitude and support. \nRequisites available for offering at the Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony: \n\nGift wrapped robes\, robes and bowl sets will be available at the NBM for offering:\nFull Set of Robes with Alms Bowl – $70\nFull Set of Robes Only – $40\nTowels Set – $30\nTowel Only – $10\n\n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Robes & Other Requisites \nThe offering is symbolic. Your donation will go towards supporting NBM Sangha.This donation is not tax deductible. \n				Donate Now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				NBM Building Fund \nMake a donation towards the NBM Retreat Centre Project Stage 2a.\nThis donation is tax deductible.\n				Donate Now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n						Dana/Gift Offering for the Ceremony\n						\n						A giver of food is a giver of strength.\nA giver of clothes is a giver of beauty.\nA giver of vehicle is a giver of ease.\nA giver of lamp is a giver of vision.\nAnd the one who is a giver of residence is a giver of everything.\nBut the one who teaches the Dhamma is a giver of the deathless.\nThe Buddha explains to a deva the true value of various kinds of gifts. \n(SN 1.42)
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/kathina-robe-offering-ceremony-2025/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,NBM,Online,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251027T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250923T233355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T233355Z
UID:10001616-1761593400-1761598800@www.bsv.net.au
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-81/
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=Australia/Melbourne:20251028T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250629T090409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T090409Z
UID:10001575-1761679800-1761685200@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Meditation | Lay Teacher
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 and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress\, anxiety and depression. \nJoin 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. \nPlease note this session is not LiveStreamed. \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/tuesday-night-meditation-lay-teacher-11/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming,Weekly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20250924T005537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T083202Z
UID:10001618-1761868800-1762300799@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Food for the Mind | 5 Day Retreat | Ajahn Sunyo
DESCRIPTION:Open to BSV Members & Non-Members\n(Current State: Open)\n\n\n\n			\n				Register\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Teacher:\n\n\nBhikkhu Sunyo was born in the Netherlands and discovered Buddhism and meditation near the end of high school. After completing university in 2013\, he moved to Bodhinyana Monastery to become a monk—and has called it home ever since. \nHe’s known for his deep knowledge of Pali\, which he’s been teaching at Bodhinyana for over six years. His first public talk at Dhammaloka in 2020 was warmly received\, and he’s since offered several teachings\, including co-leading the Early Buddhism Series with Ajahn Brahmali – Dependent Origination Workshops. \nBhikkhu Sunyo is deeply grateful to all who have supported his journey\, especially those who’ve offered food and shelter along the way. \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: $330 (Members) | $410 (Non-Members)\n\nNot a member? Join here \n\n\n \n\n\n\nVenue and Times:\nSanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, AUSTRALIA \n\nSanctuary Of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, AUSTRALIA\nCheck-in from 5:15pm on Fri 31 Oct with a light supper offered at 6:30pm.\nAn introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:45pm.\nRetreat concludes at 3pm on Tue 04 Nov.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/food-for-the-mind-ajahn-sunyo/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,SOS Retreats,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T210000
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SUMMARY:Special Dhamma Talk | Most Ven Ariyananda Maha Thero
DESCRIPTION:Special Dhamma Talk by The Most Ven Ariyananda Maha Thero\nDate: Friday 31st October 2025\nTime: 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nAll are very welcome.  Registration not required. \nAbout The Teacher\nThe Most Ven Ariyananda Maha Thero is the present Abbot of Na Uyana Forest Monastery\, where he is Chief Meditation Teacher\, Administrator and Chief Advisor. After his higher ordination in 1993\, he spent a year in Myanmar\, where he mastered the Pa-Auk meditation method.\n \nIn 1997 he came to Na Uyana Monastery along with 10 other monks to initiate a project to build a Meditation Centre. The Monastery is now the largest monastery in the Galduwa tradition and is also one of the main international monasteries in Sri Lanka. \nThe Most Ven Ariyananda Maha Thero is a committed teacher\, who focuses on encouraging his students\, particularly monks and nuns\, in virtue\, concentration and wisdom. He also dedicates his time and effort travelling overseas to make accessible the core teachings of Buddhism for international practitioners. \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 to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/special-dhamma-talk-venerable-ariyananda/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Special Event,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251101T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251101T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Bhante Joe
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Led by Bhante Joe\nSaturday 1st November 2025 \nTime: 8.30am to 4.30pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n8.30 – 8.45am\n– Welcome\n– Introduction\n– Taking of Refuges and 5 & 8 Precepts\n– Chanting \n8.45 – 9.15am\n– Dhamma Talk \n9.15 – 10am\n– Guided Meditation \n10.00 – 11am\n– Individual Meditation (Sitting or Walking or Contemplation) \n11:00am – 12noon\nLunch Break for Meals \n12.00 – 1.30pm\n– Personal time breaks or Individual Self Meditation \n1.30 – 2.15pm\n– Talk / guided meditation\n \n2.15 – 3.00pm\n– Walking or sitting meditation \n3.00 – 3.30pm\n– Interviews \n3.30 – 4.30pm\n– Dhamma discussion and closing homage \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 turn off their phones or turn them to silent. \nDress Warmly\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. \nEVERYONE IS MOST 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 to ensure that you do not block driveways in any way. \nAbout the Teacher\nBhante Joe was born in London\, Ontario\, in 1983. Growing up\, he was interested in business and computers. A spiritual vocation seemed extremely unlikely. However\, in high school\, he was given a book as a joke\, which contained teachings from an assortment of religions. Browsing through it\, he came to a description of the four noble truths. After reading the four noble truths\, he was converted. \nIn high school and university\, Bhante attended the Toronto Zen Buddhist Temple. He eventually moved in and started training part-time to become a priest. In 2006\, he took up full-time training at the Temple. However\, an attraction to Theravada Buddhism pulled him towards the Thai Forest Tradition. He attended a day-long retreat with Ajahn Viradhammo in 2007. At the retreat\, he learned about the newly-established Tisaraṇa Buddhist Monastery. He found his way to Tisaraṇa and was ordained as an anagārika in 2008. \nIn 2010\, Bhante Joe was ordained as a bhikkhu with Ajahn Viradhammo as his preceptor. Bhante trained at Tisaraṇa\, with one year in Thailand\, until 2015. In 2015\, his teacher released him from dependence. He spent six months at a monastery in California and then returned to Canada to stay in the Toronto area. \nBhante Joe stayed in the Toronto area from 2016 until 2019. In Toronto\, he associated with the Toronto Mahavihara and the West End Buddhist Temple. In November 2019\, he came to Sri Lanka\, where he currently resides.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-bhante-joe/
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:20251102T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251102T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T024454
CREATED:20251005T094118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T094118Z
UID:10001622-1762075800-1762081200@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Bhante Joe
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Bhante Joe\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. \nAbout the Teacher\nBhante Joe was born in London\, Ontario\, in 1983. Growing up\, he was interested in business and computers. A spiritual vocation seemed extremely unlikely. However\, in high school\, he was given a book as a joke\, which contained teachings from an assortment of religions. Browsing through it\, he came to a description of the four noble truths. After reading the four noble truths\, he was converted. \nIn high school and university\, Bhante attended the Toronto Zen Buddhist Temple. He eventually moved in and started training part-time to become a priest. In 2006\, he took up full-time training at the Temple. However\, an attraction to Theravada Buddhism pulled him towards the Thai Forest Tradition. He attended a day-long retreat with Ajahn Viradhammo in 2007. At the retreat\, he learned about the newly-established Tisaraṇa Buddhist Monastery. He found his way to Tisaraṇa and was ordained as an anagārika in 2008. \nIn 2010\, Bhante Joe was ordained as a bhikkhu with Ajahn Viradhammo as his preceptor. Bhante trained at Tisaraṇa\, with one year in Thailand\, until 2015. In 2015\, his teacher released him from dependence. He spent six months at a monastery in California and then returned to Canada to stay in the Toronto area. \nBhante Joe stayed in the Toronto area from 2016 until 2019. In Toronto\, he associated with the Toronto Mahavihara and the West End Buddhist Temple. In November 2019\, he came to Sri Lanka\, where he currently resides. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-bhante-joe/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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