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SUMMARY:One Day Meditation Retreat | Bhante Sukhacitto
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to Insight Dialogue | One Day Meditation Retreat | Led by Bhante Sukhacitto\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\,  71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nProgramme:\n8:30 am – 11:00 am\n– Welcome\n– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts\n– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)\n– Introduction to Insight Dialogue\n– Guided meditation on the six guidelines\n– Group exchange – Q & A \n11:00 am – Lunch\n– For those taking 8 precepts\, please eat before midday \n12:30 – 4:30 pm\n– Sitting meditation\n– Explanation of Insight Dialogue Technique\n– Insight Dialogue in pairs using contemplations\n– Group exchange – Q & A \n4:25 pm\n– Sharing of Merits\n– Conclusion \nUnlike the usual monthly silent retreat\, there will be some dialogue between participants. \nMobile Phones\nParticipants are kindly requested to put away their phones. \nBreaks:\nLunch\nParticipants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.\nTea Breaks\nPlease take individual tea breaks when you need them\, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall. \nThe doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation. If it is cool\, please dress appropriately\, and bring a meditation shawl if you wish. There is cooling & heating in the meditation hall. \nALL ARE VERY WELCOME! – Registration not required. \nParking\nPlease keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre FREE for walking meditation. \nPlease be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-day-silent-meditation-retreat-bhante-sukhacitto-1/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Retreats,Upcoming,Weekly
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SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Bhante Sukhacitto
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Bhante Sukhacitto\nTime: 9.30 am – 11.00 am\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nAbout Bhante Sukhacitto:\nBorn in Bad Nenndorf\, Germany\, he first encountered the teachings of the Buddha in 1986 at the age of 23 in Thailand\, where he met the teacher Ajahn Buddhadasa. \nHe has been a fully ordained monk in the Theravada tradition since 1990. In 1993 he returned to the West and gained experience in various other Buddhist traditions. He lived for several years in monasteries of the Ajahn Chah tradition in England and Switzerland. \nIn 2005 he became acquainted with Insight Dialogue (according to Gregory Kramer)\, was trained as an Insight Dialogue teacher\, and has been teaching it worldwide since 2010. \nInspired by the power of interpersonal meditation practice\, he directed the Kalyana Mitta Vihara – House of Noble Friendship – from 2016 to the beginning of 2020. \nLunch Dana:\nAt 11 am\, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics\, followed by communal lunch. Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. Ensure all food is freshly cooked and prepared in advance. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering\, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen upon arrival at the Centre (no later than 10:30am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-bhante-sukhacitto-1/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250407T210000
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation | Bhante Sukhacitto
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7.30 – 9 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nMeditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity\, replenish attention\, solidify memories and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress\, anxiety and depression. Join us on Weekly Monday Night Meditation in Malvern East\, Buddhist Society of Victoria. \n \nDoors open at 7:00pm and the monastic led guided meditation session will commence at 7:30pm until 8:30pm and will be followed by Q&A. You can watch the live broadcast on YouTube if you are unable to attend the session in person. \nAll are welcome. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monday-night-meditation-bhante-sukhacitto-1/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Brahmali
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Brahmali\nTime: 9.30 am – 11 am\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nThis Sunday\, the BSV celebrates Sinahala\, Tamil and Thai New Year \nThe program begins at 9.30am with the usual Sunday chanting. The Dhamma talk is by Ajahn Brahmali\, followed by Pindapata and offering lunch dana to the Monastics. Communal lunch will be at 11.30am.  There will be special delicacies to enjoy during communal lunch!  A variety of activities will take place after lunch (12.20 pm – 1pm). \nLunch dana\nPlease bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. You are very welcome to share a dish traditionally prepared for this celebration. Ensure all food is freshly cooked and prepared in advance. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering\, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen upon arrival at the Centre (no later than 10:30am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-ajahn-brahmali-4/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Sadaro
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7.30 – 9 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nMeditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity\, replenish attention\, solidify memories and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress\, anxiety and depression. Join us on Weekly Monday Night Meditation in Malvern East\, Buddhist Society of Victoria. \n \nDoors open at 7:00pm and the monastic led guided meditation session will commence at 7:30pm until 8:30pm and will be followed by Q&A. You can watch the live broadcast on YouTube if you are unable to attend the session in person. \nAll are welcome. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monday-night-meditation-ajahn-sadaro-72/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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SUMMARY:Silent Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Brahmali
DESCRIPTION:Open to BSV/BSWA Members & Non-Members\nCurrent Status: Waitlisting\n\n\n\n			\n				Join Waitlist\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Retreat:\nThis silent residential retreat consists of walking and sitting meditation practice. There will also be a daily Dhamma Talk and Q&A session. The teachings are sequential during this retreat\, so casual attendance is not possible. Vegetarian lunches will be provided. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRoom Bond:\nThe Retreat Centre has 24 rooms\, and to accommodate more participants\, you will be sharing a room with another participant of the same gender. \n\nBSV/BSWA Member: $570\nNon-Members: $650\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7-Day Retreat Eligibility:\n\nHave completed at least two (2) weekend retreats at BSV or have participated in organised long meditation retreats elsewhere\nMaintain a regular meditation practice.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue and Times:\nSanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, AUSTRALIA \n\nParticipants can arrive at SOS from 5:15pm on Thu 17 Apr and a light supper will be offered at 6:30pm.\nAn introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:15pm.\nRetreat concludes at 12:15pm on Thu 24 Apr.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/ajahn-brahmali-retreat-apr2025/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,SOS Retreats
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SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Brahmali
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Brahmali\nTime: 8:30 am – 9:30 am \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION\n1) ONLINE ONLY\n Kindly note that this Dhamma Talk is delivered online only as the Buddhaloka Centre is closed over the Easter period.\n2) Dhamma talk only\nThe Sunday chanting and Q&A session will not be conducted.\n \n  \n
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-ajahn-brahmali-5/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250427T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250427T110000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ayya Upekkha
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ayya Upekkha\nTime: 9.30 am – 11.00 am\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nLunch Dana:\nAt 11 am\, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics\, followed by communal lunch. Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. Ensure all food is freshly cooked and prepared in advance. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering\, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen upon arrival at the Centre (no later than 10:30am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-dhamma-talk-ayya-upekkha-11/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250428T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T062740
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Sadaro
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7.30 – 9 pm\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nMeditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity\, replenish attention\, solidify memories and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress\, anxiety and depression. Join us on Weekly Monday Night Meditation in Malvern East\, Buddhist Society of Victoria. \n \nDoors open at 7:00pm and the monastic led guided meditation session will commence at 7:30pm until 8:30pm and will be followed by Q&A. You can watch the live broadcast on YouTube if you are unable to attend the session in person. \nAll are welcome. \nParking\nThere is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monday-night-meditation-ajahn-sadaro-71/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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