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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-11/2025-10-14/
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:20251019T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251019T110000
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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-17/
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:20251020T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081909
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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 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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081909
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-11/2025-10-21/
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:20251026T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081909
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251027T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
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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-81/
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:20251028T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
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-11/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
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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
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
CREATED:20251009T062803Z
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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:20260417T081910
CREATED:20251003T094523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T091655Z
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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
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251103T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
CREATED:20251005T094447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T094447Z
UID:10001623-1762198200-1762203600@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation | Bhante Joe
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. \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.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monday-night-meditation-bhante-joe/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Bhante-Joe-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251104T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
CREATED:20250629T090409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T090409Z
UID:10001576-1762284600-1762290000@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-11/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming,Weekly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sandeep-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251108T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
CREATED:20251024T101744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T101744Z
UID:10001624-1762614000-1762621200@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\, 8th November 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-6/
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:20251109T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
CREATED:20251027T062931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T062931Z
UID:10001626-1762680600-1762686000@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-13/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Aranavihari.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251110T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
CREATED:20251027T063305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T063305Z
UID:10001627-1762803000-1762808400@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-16/
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:20251111T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
CREATED:20250629T090409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T090409Z
UID:10001577-1762889400-1762894800@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-11/2025-11-11/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming,Weekly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sandeep-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251116T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
CREATED:20251027T074445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T062357Z
UID:10001629-1763285400-1763290800@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Venerable Damita
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Venerable Damita\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\nVenerable Damita is a Sri Lankan Buddhist monk and the abbot of Pothgulagala Forest Monastery in Kegalle\, Sri Lanka. He ordained as a novice in 2007 and received higher ordination in 2008 under the guidance of the late Ven. Katukurunde Nyanananda Mahathera. He further trained in meditation under Ven. Ajahn Brahmavamso in Australia and subsequently with other renowned meditation masters in Thailand. Committed to sharing the Buddhist teachings\, Venerable Damita serves as an advisor to the Ajahn Brahm Society Sri Lanka\, teaches at meditation retreats\, and translates for Ven. Ajahn Brahm and Ven. Ajahn Brahmali during their teachings in Sri Lanka. \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-damita/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Venerable-Damita-web.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251117T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
CREATED:20251027T074705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T062455Z
UID:10001630-1763407800-1763413200@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation | Venerable Damita
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. \nAbout the Teacher\nVenerable Damita is a Sri Lankan Buddhist monk and the abbot of Pothgulagala Forest Monastery in Kegalle\, Sri Lanka. He ordained as a novice in 2007 and received higher ordination in 2008 under the guidance of the late Ven. Katukurunde Nyanananda Mahathera. He further trained in meditation under Ven. Ajahn Brahmavamso in Australia and subsequently with other renowned meditation masters in Thailand. Committed to sharing the Buddhist teachings\, Venerable Damita serves as an advisor to the Ajahn Brahm Society Sri Lanka\, teaches at meditation retreats\, and translates for Ven. Ajahn Brahm and Ven. Ajahn Brahmali during their teachings in Sri Lanka. \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-venerable-damita/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Venerable-Damita-web.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
CREATED:20250629T090409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T090409Z
UID:10001578-1763494200-1763499600@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-11/2025-11-18/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming,Weekly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sandeep-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251123T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251123T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
CREATED:20251027T074907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T074907Z
UID:10001631-1763890200-1763895600@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Venerable Sumangalo
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Venerable Sumangalo\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-sumangalo/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Sumangalo-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251124T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
CREATED:20251027T075928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T075928Z
UID:10001632-1764012600-1764018000@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation | Venerable Sumangalo
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-venerable-sumangalo/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Sumangalo-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251125T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
CREATED:20250629T090409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T090409Z
UID:10001579-1764099000-1764104400@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-11/2025-11-25/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming,Weekly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sandeep-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251130T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
CREATED:20251027T080213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T080213Z
UID:10001633-1764495000-1764500400@www.bsv.net.au
SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Sādaro
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Sādaro\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-sadaro-29/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251201T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
CREATED:20251027T080817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T080817Z
UID:10001634-1764617400-1764622800@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-85/
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:20251202T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
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-11/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming,Weekly
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
CREATED:20251105T104858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T225019Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation brings wisdom | Weekend Meditation Retreat | Pip Ransome
DESCRIPTION:Open to BSV Members & Non-Members\nFully booked – Waitlist now open\n  \n\n\n\n			\n				Register\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Teacher:\nBorn and growing up in Melbourne\, for thirty years Pip Ransome worked in community development\, fifteen of them alongside the Yorta-Yorta people of northeast Victoria. In 1993 Pip was authorised to teach meditation and the Buddha-Dhamma by highly-esteemed Buddhist nun Venerable Ayya Khema. While maintaining her own practice\, she has taught\, quietly and with diligence\, for over thirty years. She now enjoys a secluded life in a seaside village on the Mornington Peninsula\, Victoria\, while continuing to offer Dhamma.. \n‘Only Nibbana is permanent.Only Nibbana is permanent.And Nibbana is not’.– Ven. Ayya Khema. 13/2/1992 \n\n\n\nAbout the Retreat:\nThe retreat\, Meditation brings wisdom\, will be based on Ayya Khema’s clear\, concise and complete Dhamma teaching. The programme will be similar to her retreats\, with time for calm meditation\, contemplation for insight\, Dhamma talks\, Metta Sutta chanting and some opportunity for individual talks about meditation practice. A short handout will be available\, and Pip’s books may be purchased on request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoom Bond:\nAccommodations for this retreat will be single occupancy \n\nBSV: $170\nNon-Members: $250\n\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 Fri 5 December 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 3:00pm on Sun 7 December.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/journey-to-tranquility-weekend-meditation-retreat-pip-ransome/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,SOS Retreats,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
CREATED:20251116T051952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T225950Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Aranavihari
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat led by Aranavihari\nDate: Saturday\, 6th December 2025\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 : \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 or Sutta Discussion:\n \n1.30 – 2.30 pm\n– Individual practice walking & sitting meditation\, and contemplation\nand/or\n– Short 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 put away their phones. \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 of 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\n– Please keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre free for walking meditation.\n– Be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre to ensure that you do not block driveways in any way. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-ajahn-aranavihari-2/
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:20251207T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
CREATED:20251123T065218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T065218Z
UID:10001628-1765099800-1765105200@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-14/
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:20251208T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T081910
CREATED:20251123T065423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T065423Z
UID:10001641-1765222200-1765227600@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-17/
LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Online,Upcoming,Weekly
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