Tuesday Night Meditation | Lay Teacher
2025-09-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-30 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-07 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-28 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 and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress, anxiety and depression.
Join us for these weekly Tuesday night Meditation sessions at the City Centre, The Buddhist Society of Victoria (Malvern East). Doors will open just before 7:30pm and the guided meditation session will commence shortly afterwards until 8:30pm, followed by Q&A.
Please note this session is not LiveStreamed.
All are welcome.
Parking
There is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.

Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Practice - WEEK 4 | Ajahn Sādaro
2025-09-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
How Do I Practice Buddhism?
This is the final session of Introduction to Buddhist thought and practice. Throughout the session, Ajahn Sādaro will:

Explain why he is still a Buddhist and continues to practice after all these years
Describe 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
Ask 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.

The session will include a guided mediation and opportunity to ask any questions about Buddhism from a monk.
After the session, you are welcome to have tea and snacks with us. We hope to see you!
For more details on the Learn meditation from a Monk and Discover Buddhism Series click here
Note. It’s not necessary for you to have attended the previous sessions, weekly drop ins are welcome
Online Participation:
The series is being made available for online participation via ZOOM, however we do encourage those who live in Melbourne to attend in person.
Meeting ID: 832 1132 4233 | Passcode: [REDACTED] | ZOOM LINK

Discover Inner Peace: Monthly Community Meditation
2025-09-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Sanctuary of Stillness, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, 3458, Australia
Discover Inner Peace: Monthly Community Meditation at Newbury Buddhist Monastery
You’re warmly invited to join our 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.
Take a moment to pause and reconnect with inner peace at our Guided Meditation Session, led by a respected Buddhist monk or nun. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to meditation, this session offers an opportunity to relax, reflect, and rejuvenate.
What to Expect:

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

Date: Saturday, 13th September 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Sanctuary of Stillness Meditation Retreat Centre
Address: 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury VIC 3458
✨ Special Activity for Children:
While you immerse yourself in tranquility, children can participate in an engaging activity.
Refreshments will be provided.
This event is proudly organised by the Buddhist Society of Victoria.
All are welcome, no booking required.

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Venerable Chi Kwang Sunim
2025-09-14 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Venerable Chi Kwang Sunim
Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Lunch Dana:
At 11 am, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics, followed by communal lunch. Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. Ensure all food is freshly cooked and prepared in advance. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen upon arrival at the Centre (no later than 10:30am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation.
Parking
There is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
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Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Sadaro
2025-09-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Time: 7.30 – 9 pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Meditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress, anxiety and depression. Join us on Weekly Monday Night Meditation in Malvern East, Buddhist Society of Victoria.
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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.

One Mindful Day | Ajahn Sadaro
2025-09-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Free One Day Meditation Retreat
Ever wanted just one day of peace? Feel like your life and responsibilities never seem to stop or even pause? Would you like to take just one day out for yourself to relax and spend some time meditating without any other worries? You can put everything down for the day and come to the free meditation retreat offered at the Buddhist Society of Victoria’s meditation centre.
On the One Mindful Day Retreat, you will receive multiple guided meditation sessions by an experienced Buddhist monk to quieten your restless thoughts through developing mindfulness, calm, contentment and acceptance. Also, you will also have the opportunity to improve the quality of your heart and mind by developing other areas of a healthy and well-balanced mindful life. These include:

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

This free one-day meditation retreat from 9am to 4pm is suitable for those who are new or interested in learning meditation, or for those who have just begun a meditation journey and want to improve their practice. You will have the opportunity to ask an experienced Buddhist monk your own questions about meditation. Attendance for the full day is not required, feel free to come according to your schedule. Registration is also not required.
Note: Please bring a plate of food that will be included in the shared communal lunch (anything is fine)
Programme for the Day:
0900 Start: outline and guidelines of the day
0930 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)
1000 Guided meditation (walking/standing: noble silence time)
1030 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)
1045 Prepare for lunch
1100 Shared communal lunch (bring a plate)
1200 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)
1300 Group discussion
1330 Guided meditation (walking/standing: noble silence time)
1400 Guided meditation (lying down: noble silence time)
1430 Individual questions
1500 Guided meditation (sitting: noble silence time)
1530 Group questions
1600 End
Mobile Phones
Participants are kindly requested to put away their phones.
Questions
To support Noble Silence, we won’t have Q&A after the Dhamma Talks & Guided Meditation. So please write down your questions or comments a they occur to you during the day and place them in the box in the foyer. They will be answered during the last session for the day, between 3.30 – 4.30 pm.
Breaks:
Lunch
Please bring a plate of food that will be included in the shared communal lunch (anything is fine). Tea/coffee will be provided.
Tea Breaks
Please take individual tea breaks when you need them, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall.
All are very welcome! Registration not required.
Parking
There is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.

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

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Nissarano
2025-09-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Nissarano
Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Lunch Dana:
At 11 am, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics, followed by communal lunch. Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. Ensure all food is freshly cooked and prepared in advance. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen upon arrival at the Centre (no later than 10:30am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation.
Parking
There is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
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Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Nissarano
2025-09-22 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Time: 7.30 – 9 pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Meditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress, anxiety and depression. Join us on Weekly Monday Night Meditation in Malvern East, Buddhist Society of Victoria.
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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
2025-09-28 09:30 - 11:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
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.
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Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Nissarano
2025-10-04 08:30 - 16:30 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | A one day silent meditation retreat | Led by Ajahn Nissarano
Saturday 4th October 2025
“Being at Home With Yourself: Finding Your Inner Refuge”
The 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.
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: “Being at home with yourself: finding your inner refuge”
– Guided meditation
– Q & A
– Guideline for walking meditation
10:00 am – 11 am
– Individual practice: walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation
11:00 am – Lunch
For those taking 8 precepts, please eat before midday
12 – 12.15 pm
– Individual practice: walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation
12.15 – 1.30 pm
– Guided Meditation

1.30 – 2.30 pm
– Individual practice: walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation
and/or
Short individual interviews (about 10 minutes) in the dining area next door, on a first come, first served basis.
Please wait your turn near the backdoor of the dining area
2.30 – 3.30 pm
– Individual practice: walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation
3.30 – 4.30 pm
– Discussion / Q & A
– Sharing of Merits
– Conclusion
Noble Silence
This will be a silent retreat, in order to support the meditation & contemplation. So please speak only when necessary.
Mobile Phones
Participants are kindly requested to turn off their phones or turn them to silent.
Questions
Please write down your questions as they occur to you during the day and put them in the box outside the meditation hall. They will be answered during the last session for the day.
Dress Warmly
As the doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation, please dress warmly and bring a blanket or meditation shawl if you wish. There is heating in the hall.
Breaks:
Lunch
Participants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.
Tea Breaks
Please take individual tea breaks when you need them, so as to minimise congregating & talking.
EVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME! – Registration not required.
Parking:
Please keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre free for walking meditation.
Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre to ensure that you do not block driveways in any way.

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Nissarano
2025-10-05 09:30 - 11:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Nissarano
Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Lunch Dana:
At 11 am, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics, followed by communal lunch. Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. Ensure all food is freshly cooked and prepared in advance. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen upon arrival at the Centre (no later than 10:30am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation.
Parking
There is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
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Discover Inner Peace: Monthly Community Meditation
2025-10-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Sanctuary of Stillness, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, 3458, Australia
Discover Inner Peace: Monthly Community Meditation at Newbury Buddhist Monastery
You’re warmly invited to join our monthly meditation group at the serene Newbury Buddhist Monastery, nestled near Trentham. Whether you’re curious about meditation or looking to deepen your existing practice, these sessions offer guidance and community support.
Take a moment to pause and reconnect with inner peace at our Guided Meditation Session, led by a respected Buddhist monk or nun. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to meditation, this session offers an opportunity to relax, reflect, and rejuvenate.
What to Expect:

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

Date: Saturday, 11th October 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Sanctuary of Stillness Meditation Retreat Centre
Address: 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury VIC 3458
Refreshments will be provided.
All are welcome, no booking required.

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Aranavihari
2025-10-12 09:30 - 11:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Aranavihari
Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Lunch Dana:
At 11 am, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics, followed by communal lunch. Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. Ensure all food is freshly cooked and prepared in advance. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen upon arrival at the Centre (no later than 10:30am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation.
Parking
There is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
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Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Aranavihari
2025-10-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Time: 7.30 – 9 pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Meditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress, anxiety and depression. Join us on Weekly Monday Night Meditation in Malvern East, Buddhist Society of Victoria.
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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.

Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Sadaro
2025-10-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Time: 7.30 – 9 pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Meditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories and encourage creativity. Mindfulness training has become more popular than ever in the last decade as a strategy to relieve stress, anxiety and depression. Join us on Weekly Monday Night Meditation in Malvern East, Buddhist Society of Victoria.
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Doors open at 7:00pm and the monastic led guided meditation session will commence at 7:30pm until 8:30pm and will be followed by Q&A. You can watch the live broadcast on YouTube if you are unable to attend the session in person.
All are welcome.
Parking
There is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.

Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony 2025
2025-10-26 09:30 - 15:00 | Sanctuary of Stillness, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, 3458, Australia
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)
Please arrive by 9.00 am to enable the event to commence at 9.30 am sharp.
In 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.
Attending 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
Bus 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.
Last 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.

Kathina Ceremony Program:

09.30
President’s welcome message

09.35
Taking of Refuges and 5 Precepts, and chanting with Ajahn Nissaraṇo (in English)

09.45
Message by the Mayor of Hepburn Shire, Don Henderson

09:50
Reflections about the 2025 Rains Retreat from Ayya Sankappa & Ajahn Nissaraṇo

10:00
Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Nissarano

10.25
Short Blessing by Monastics

10.30
Rice Pindapata & offering lunch dana to monastics

11.00
Communal lunch

12.30
Procession followed by the Formal Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony

13.35
Lay community make offerings of robes and other requisites to NBM monastics.

14:00
Open Day Walking Tours of Retreat Centre, Monks’ and Nuns’ areas

14:45
The Robe Offering Celebration Event concludes

15:15
Boarding Bus for 15:30 Departure from NBM to Buddhaloka Centre

Morning Session : 9.30 – 10.30am

Dana/Gift Offering for the Ceremony
Devotees 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.
Requisites available for offering at the Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony:

Gift wrapped robes, robes and bowl sets will be available at the NBM for offering:
Full Set of Robes with Alms Bowl – $70
Full Set of Robes Only – $40
Towels Set – $30
Towel Only – $10

Robes & Other Requisites
The offering is symbolic. Your donation will go towards supporting NBM Sangha.This donation is not tax deductible.
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NBM Building Fund
Make a donation towards the NBM Retreat Centre Project Stage 2a.
This donation is tax deductible.
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Dana/Gift Offering for the Ceremony

A giver of food is a giver of strength.
A giver of clothes is a giver of beauty.
A giver of vehicle is a giver of ease.
A giver of lamp is a giver of vision.
And the one who is a giver of residence is a giver of everything.
But the one who teaches the Dhamma is a giver of the deathless.
The Buddha explains to a deva the true value of various kinds of gifts.
(SN 1.42)

Food for the Mind | 5 Day Retreat | Ajahn Sunyo
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-04 | Sanctuary of Stillness, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, 3458, Australia
Open to BSV Members & Non-Members
(Current State: Open)

Register

About the Teacher:

Bhikkhu 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.
He’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.
Bhikkhu Sunyo is deeply grateful to all who have supported his journey, especially those who’ve offered food and shelter along the way.
About the Retreat:
This silent residential retreat consists of walking and sitting meditation practice. There will also be a daily Dhamma Talk and Q&A session. The teachings are sequential during this retreat, so casual attendance is not possible. Vegetarian lunches will be provided.

Room Bond:

Single Occupancy: $330 (Members) | $410 (Non-Members)

Not a member? Join here

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

Sanctuary Of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, AUSTRALIA
Check-in from 5:15pm on Fri 31 Oct with a light supper offered at 6:30pm.
An introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:45pm.
Retreat concludes at 3pm on Tue 04 Nov.

Special Dhamma Talk | Most Ven Ariyananda Maha Thero
2025-10-31 19:30 - 21:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Special Dhamma Talk by The Most Ven Ariyananda Maha Thero
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Time: 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
All are very welcome. Registration not required.
About The Teacher
The 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.

In 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.
The 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.
Parking
There is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
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Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Bhante Joe
2025-11-01 08:30 - 16:30 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Led by Bhante Joe
Saturday 1st November 2025
Time: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC 3145
Programme:
8.30 – 8.45am
– Welcome
– Introduction
– Taking of Refuges and 5 & 8 Precepts
– Chanting
8.45 – 9.15am
– Dhamma Talk
9.15 – 10am
– Guided Meditation
10.00 – 11am
– Individual Meditation (Sitting or Walking or Contemplation)
11:00am – 12noon
Lunch Break for Meals
12.00 – 1.30pm
– Personal time breaks or Individual Self Meditation
1.30 – 2.15pm
– Talk / guided meditation

2.15 – 3.00pm
– Walking or sitting meditation
3.00 – 3.30pm
– Interviews
3.30 – 4.30pm
– Dhamma discussion and closing homage
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 turn off their phones or turn them to silent.
Dress Warmly
As the doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation, please dress warmly and bring a blanket or meditation shawl if you wish. There is heating in the hall.
Breaks:
Lunch
Participants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.
Tea Breaks
Please take individual tea breaks when you need them, so as to minimise congregating & talking.
EVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME! – Registration not required.
Parking:
Please keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre free for walking meditation.
Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre to ensure that you do not block driveways in any way.
About the Teacher
Bhante 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.
In 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.
In 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.
Bhante 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.
