Buddhist Society Of Victoria (BSV)

Tuesday Night Meditation | Lay Teacher
2025-12-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-20 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-27 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-03 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.

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Venerable Sumangalo
2025-12-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Venerable Sumangalo
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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Special Dhamma Talk | Most Respected Venerable Udairiyagama Dhammajiva Maha Thero
2025-12-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Special Dhamma Talk by the Most Respected Venerable Udairiyagama Dhammajiva Maha Thero
Date: Sunday 21st December 2025
Time: 7 – 8.30pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
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 to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
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Monday Night Meditation | Venerable Sumangalo
2025-12-22 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.

Christmas Season Retreat | Ajahn Nissarano
2025-12-26 09:00 - 2025-12-30 15:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Christmas Season Retreat | A laid-back five day feast of meditation, Dhamma discussion and contemplation | led by Ajahn Nissarano
Dates: Friday, 26th to Tuesday, 30th December 2025
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (daily, except Sunday 28th December, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Individual Meditation)
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC 3145
Theme: “Give Yourself a Gift : a Gift of Inner Peace, Acceptance & Happiness”
The focus of these meditation days will be guided meditations, individual meditations, Dhamma discussions and contemplations. We will use the verses of the treasure house of the Dhammapada, a collection of verses by the Buddha.
Programme:
9:00 am – 10:00 am
– Welcome
– Taking the Refuges & Precepts (5 & 8 precepts)
– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)
– Dhammapada Verse for the day
– Guided meditation
– Guidelines for walking meditation
10:00 am – 11:00 am
– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation
11:00 am – Lunch
For those taking 8 precepts, please eat before midday
Participants, please bring your own lunch
12:00 – 12:30 pm
– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation
12:30 – 1:30 pm
– Guided Meditation or Discussion of Daily Dhammapada verse

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 – 3:00 pm
– Discussion / Q & A
– Sharing of Merits
– Conclusion
Mobile Phones
Participants are kindly requested to put away their phones.
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.
EVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME! Please feel free to join for a session, a whole day or all 5 days! Registration not required.
Parking
– Please keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre free for walking meditation, except for Sunday, 28th December.
– 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
2025-12-28 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
2025-12-29 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.
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.
Please note: this session will not be LiveStreamed.
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.

Growing Together in 2026
2025-12-31 21:00 - 2026-01-01 00:30 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
A warm invitation to Welcome 2026 at the BSV Buddhaloka Centre
The theme for this year is “Growing Together in 2026.” Of course, it’s growing together as we walk the Noble Eightfold Path together with Spiritual Friends (Kalyānamittas). It creates a sense of community, which can give us support and strength as we practice. Just like a tree that grows on its own can be more easily blown over by the wind and rain than a tree that is part of a forest, which has much more support and protection. It is also important how we walk the Path together. We need to embrace the four Divine Abidings (Brahmavihāras) – Friendliness (Mettā), Caring (Karunā), Joy for other’s good qualities (Muditā), and Equanimity (Upekkha).
May we walk the Path joyfully together into 2026!
Date: Wednesday, 31st December 2025
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East
Those who wish to bring offerings of lights (tealights only), flowers and incense may offer these at the Buddha statue in the front garden before the program begins. Please bring finger food for a shared supper.
Program:

9:00 PM
Welcome address

9:05 PM
Group Activity

9:40 PM
Guided Metta Meditation led by Ajahn Nissarano

10:00 PM
Break for light refreshments

10:25 PM
Water Blessing

10:30 PM
Chanting

10:45 PM
Dhamma Quiz

11:30 PM
Reflecting with Gratitude (Guided)

11:55 PM
Count Down to Midnight

12:00 AM
Dedication of Merit & Blessing

12:15 AM
Thank you & end of event

The BSV Buddhaloka Centre will be open from 9am – 3pm on New Year’s Day (Thursday, 1st January).
11 am: Offering lunch dana to the monastics, followed by communal lunch
You are very welcome to participate. Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen no later than 10:30am. This will greatly assist with lunch preparation.
1pm – 2pm: A short Dhamma talk, guided meditation and a Q & A session in the Hall

Develop Insight in Space | 6 day Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Vimokkha
2026-01-02 - 2026-01-07 | Sanctuary of Stillness, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, 3458, Australia
Open to BSV Members & Non-Members
The retreat is fully booked. Waitlist now open.

Register

About the Teacher:
Medhino Bhikkhu, Ph.D., more widely known as the Venerable Vimokkha, is the abbot of Wat Pipphalivanaram, founded by the Great Master Kassapamuni in Rayong Province, Thailand. Ven. Vimokkha excels at teaching mindfulness and vipassana insight meditation with techniques blending lessons from Thailand’s great masters with his own self-discoveries. Ven. Vimokkha’s teachings are best described as accessible and pragmatic. They are aimed at an immediate direct experience of the nature of mind. His palpable power, charisma, and cheerful encouragement make him a truly unique master well-suited for these times.
Ven. Vimokkha pioneered a workplace mindfulness meditation training program used by companies and local government agencies. He travels widely to teach mindfulness meditation in accordance with the four foundations of mindfulness in Buddhist context and he has active students throughout the world, including Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Poland, Hungary, Ukraine, Russia, and the United States.

About the Retreat:
The retreat is themed – Develop Insight in Space –The Space Element in the context of the mind and heart is a powerful concept in meditation and mindfulness practices, providing a way to cultivate spaciousness in both mental and emotional realms, thereby leading to greater clarity, peace, and insight.
The Space Element can be visualized as the vastness within which thoughts arise and dissolve. In recognizing that thoughts are just fleeting phenomena within this mental space, practitioners can develop a sense of detachment from their mental activity, enabling a reduction in identification with thoughts and helps in understanding that they are not the true self.
The mind can be seen as a boundless space where thoughts, emotions, and perceptions arise and cease. Thoughts are allowed to arise and cease without attachment, fostering a deeper awareness of the mind’s impermanent and transient nature.
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:
Accommodations for this retreat will be single occupancy

BSV: $410
Non-Members: $490

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

Participants can arrive at SOS from 5:15pm on Fri 2 January and a light supper will be offered at 6:30pm.
An introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:15pm.
Retreat concludes at 3pm on Wed 7 January.

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Venerable Sumangalo
2026-01-04 09:30 - 11:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Venerable Sumangalo
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 to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
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Monday Night Meditation | Venerable Sumangalo
2026-01-05 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.

Discover Inner Peace: Monthly Community Meditation
2026-01-10 15:00 - 16:30 | 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, 10th January 2026
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 Vimokkha
2026-01-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Vimokkha
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 to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.

Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Vimokkha
2026-01-12 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 | Ajahn Aranavihari
2026-01-18 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 to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
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Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Aranavihari
2026-01-19 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.

The Gift of Peace | Long Weekend Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Mudito
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-26 | Sanctuary of Stillness, 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, 3458, Australia
Open to BSV Members & Non-Members
The retreat is fully booked. Waitlist now open.

Register

About the Teacher:
Ajahn Mudito was born in a small village in northern Finland. In his early twenties, he travelled to the United States, where he worked in various jobs and later returned to Finland to spend several years working alongside his father in construction. During his time in New York, his long-standing interest in Buddhism deepened, and he began meditating with various groups; however, he struggled to find a teacher whose approach truly resonated with him.
This changed when he encountered Ajahn Brahm during a visit to New York to promote Open the Door of Your Heart. The clarity and grounded simplicity of Ajahn Brahm’s teachings had a profound impact on him. In 2010, he went to Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia and ordained as a bhikkhu in 2012.
Ajahn Mudito spent several years at Newbury Buddhist Monastery, supporting the development of the monastery and meditation centre. In 2024, he returned to reside at Bodhinyana Monastery. His teaching style follows Ajahn Brahm’s easy-going, down-to-earth approach, emphasising kindness, simplicity, and steady practice.

About the Retreat:
This retreat will explore the Buddha’s training in cultivating a peaceful mind. When there is peace, our actions of body, speech, and mind naturally become gentle. In this way, we learn to offer the gift of peace to ourselves and to our spiritual companions. This weekend retreat will help quieten your mind and find happiness that comes from calm and peace.

Room Bond:
Accommodations for this retreat will be single occupancy

BSV: $250
Non-Members: $330

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

Participants can arrive at SOS to check in from 5:15pm on Fri 23 January.
A light supper will be offered at 6:30pm.
An introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:15pm.
Retreat concludes at 3pm on Monday 26 January.

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Sādaro
2026-01-25 09:30 - 11:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Sādaro
Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Lunch Dana:
At 11 am, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics, followed by communal lunch. Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community. Ensure all food is freshly cooked and prepared in advance. We kindly request those who wish to make an offering, to deliver their contribution to the Vihara kitchen upon arrival at the Centre (no later than 10:30am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation.
Parking
There is a car park at the back of Buddhaloka Centre which can be accessed via Terminus lane. Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
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Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Sadaro
2026-01-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia

Special Dhamma Talk | Venerable Santacitto Thero
2026-01-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Special Dhamma Talk by Venerable Santacitto Thero
Date: Friday 30th January 2026
Time: 7.30 – 9.00pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre
71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
All are very welcome. Registration not required.
About the teacher:
Bhikkhu Santacitto, originally from Banjarnegara, Central Java, is a Theravada Buddhist monk under the Saṅgha Theravāda Indonesia. He pursued his studies in Pali and Buddhist Studies at the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, completing his PhD in 2013. From 2009 to 2012, he served as a guest lecturer for international students at the same university.
From 2015 to 2019, he was the Head of the Buddhist Religious Education Program at Kertarajasa Buddhist College (STAB) Batu. Since 2019, he has been serving as the Chairperson of STAB Kertarajasa.
He is active in academics and monastic duties, including teaching young monks under the Sangha Theravada Indonesia. He also frequently leads meditation retreats across Indonesia for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists.
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.

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Bhante Jinalankara Thero
2026-02-01 09:30 - 11:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Bhante Jinalankara Thero
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 to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
About the Teacher:
The forest-dwelling monk, Bhante Jinalankara Thero, entered the noble monastic life in August 1984, after undergoing preliminary training for about a year. Thereafter, he was ordained under the guidance of the Most Venerable Kadawedduwe Sri Jinavansa Maha Thero as his preceptor.
The basic training he received as a forest-dwelling monk, along with additional training in various meditation methods such as the teaching style of Ajahn Chah of Thailand, the Mahasi meditation method of Burma, and the Pa-Auk meditation system, cultivated in him a deep wisdom and understanding.
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Monday Night Meditation | Venerable Sumangalo
2026-02-02 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.

Monthly Day Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Mudito
2026-02-07 08:30 - 16:30 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
A digital detox. A meditation day without a screen | Led by Ajahn Mudito
Saturday 7th February 2026
8.30 am to 4.30 pm
BSV Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC 3145
Programme:
8.30 am – 10.00 am
– Welcome
– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts
– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)
– Introductory Dhamma Talk
– Guided meditation
– 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 noon – 12.15 pm
– Individual practice: walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation
12.15 pm – 1.30 pm
– Guided Meditation

1.30 pm – 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 pm – 3.30 pm
– Individual practice: walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation
3.30 pm – 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 Mudito
2026-02-08 09:30 - 11:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Mudito
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 to ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.
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Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Mudito
2026-02-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145, Australia
