BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Buddhist Society Of Victoria (BSV) - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Buddhist Society Of Victoria (BSV) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.bsv.net.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Buddhist Society Of Victoria (BSV) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20190406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20191005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20200404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20201003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200413T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200413T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T204625 CREATED:20200323T095732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T034750Z UID:10000582-1586806200-1586809800@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation (Online) DESCRIPTION:  \n\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 online\, Live Dhamma Teaching . URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monday-night-online-meditation/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming,Weekly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/o-dhamma-talks.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200406T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200406T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T204625 CREATED:20200323T095732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T034704Z UID:10000583-1586201400-1586205000@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation (Online) DESCRIPTION:  \n\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 online\, Live Dhamma Teaching . URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monday-night-online-meditation-2/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming,Weekly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/o-dhamma-talks.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200405T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200405T103000 DTSTAMP:20260425T204625 CREATED:20200323T104014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T065208Z UID:10000585-1586079000-1586082600@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Sunday Dhamma Talk (Online) DESCRIPTION:  \n\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 online\, Live Dhamma Teaching . URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sunday-online-dhamma-talk-2/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming,Weekly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/o-guided-talks.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200322T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200322T103000 DTSTAMP:20260425T204625 CREATED:20191108T181146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T112515Z UID:10000596-1584869400-1584873000@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Dhamma Talks - Bhante Aranavihari DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Bhante Aranavihari \nTime: 9.30 am – 10.30 am\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nLunch offering to the monastic will take place at 11.00 am followed by Communal Lunch .   Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community.  Ensure all salads and fruit are prepared in advance URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/dhamma-talk-bhante-aranavihari-20191109/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Bhante-Aranavihari-SQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200315T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200315T100000 DTSTAMP:20260425T204625 CREATED:20200217T232903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T133256Z UID:10000580-1584264600-1584266400@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Dhamma Talk - Ajahn Brahmali DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Bhante Mudito \nTime: 9.30 am – 10.30 am\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nLunch offering to the monastic will take place at 11.00 am followed by Communal Lunch .   Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community.  Ensure all salads and fruit are prepared in advance URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/dhamma-talk-ajahn-brahmali-20200218/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Ajahn-Brahmali-SQ-e1647504193719.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200314T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200314T213000 DTSTAMP:20260425T204625 CREATED:20200131T154124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T145407Z UID:10000591-1584210600-1584221400@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:NBM Fund Raising Dinner DESCRIPTION:As part of the NBM 4-Fold Assembly Community plan and the need for a NBM Retreat Meditation centre\, we are commencing to raise fund to build the Newbury Meditation Centre in the central zone of the NBM property.\nThis Fund Raising Dinner is taking on the opportunity of Ajahn Brahmali’s visit to BSV Buddhaloka in March 2020 to conduct a meditation retreat. \nAjahn Brahmali and Bhante Mudito will be attending the evening event. \nWhen:          Saturday\, 14th March 2020  at  6:30pm\nWhere:         Seasons Botanic Gardens Hotel\, 348 St Kilda Road\, Melbourne.\nTicket Price: $120 p.p.  or  $1\,200 per table.\n(Comprising of $60 for the event & $60 voluntary tax deductible donation per ticket) \nPlease click this link to book your Ticket online.\n \nPurpose:  Net proceed from the event will go toward the building of the NBM Meditation Centre. The facility will include cottages for lay retreatants\, kitchen\, dana hall\, lobby\, office & meditation hall. URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/nbm-fund-raising-dinner/ LOCATION:Seasons Botanic Gardens Hotel\, 348 St Kilda Road\, Melburne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia CATEGORIES:Special Event,Upcoming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200313T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200313T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T204625 CREATED:20200312T182929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T133123Z UID:10000581-1584086400-1584118800@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat - Mar 2020 DESCRIPTION:Day of Peaceful Meditation held on the last Saturday of every month\n\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nPractitioners spend the day in meditation practice and quiet reflection.  The sessions are normally facilitated by a monastic. \nPlease bring your own lunch.  Tea and coffee will be provided. \nBookings not required.  All are very welcome. URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-meditation-retreat-mar-2020/ LOCATION:VIC CATEGORIES:Retreats,Upcoming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200306T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200313T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T204625 CREATED:20200131T160626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200322T021926Z UID:10000590-1583523000-1584118800@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Silent Meditation Retreat with Ajahn Brahmali DESCRIPTION:Silent Meditation Retreat with Ajahn Brahmali \n7 day retreat : 7:30 pm\, Friday 6th March to 5:00 pm\, Friday March 13th 3 day retreat : 7:30 pm\, Friday 6th March to 7:30 pm\, Monday March 9th \nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Rd\, East Malvern VIC 3145 \nRetreat Information \nThis non-residential retreat consists of teachings from the Suttas and silent walking and sitting meditation practice. The Sutta teachings will be of a practical nature and will relate to meditation practice.  There will also be daily  Q & A sessions. While this is a non-residential retreat\, participation requires your full commitment.  The structure is much like a residential retreat and this is a strictly silent retreat. The teachings are sequential during the retreat and so casual attendance is not possible. The retreat cost includes daily simple vegetarian lunches. \nFriday March 6th: Introduction and welcome to the retreat: 7:30pm – 9:00pm.  The Centre will be open from 5.30 pm and registered retreatants are requested to arrive early to confirm your registration. \nCost \n3 day retreat BSV Member  – $125 Non-Member – $175 \n7 day retreat: BSV Member – $230 Non-Member – $280 \nRetreat attendance requires registration and places are limited. BSV members are given priority.  It is not possible to attend this retreat on a casual basis. \nOnline registration : \nFor enquiries please email retreats@bsv.net.au URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/bsv-silent-meditation-retreat-with-ajahn-brahmali/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Retreats,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/monk-555391_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200301T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200301T103000 DTSTAMP:20260425T204625 CREATED:20191111T223126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T133138Z UID:10000599-1583055000-1583058600@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Dhamma Talk - Venerable Nissarano DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Nissarano \nTime: 9.30 am – 10.30 am\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nLunch offering to the monastic will take place at 11.00 am followed by Communal Lunch .   Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community.  Ensure all salads and fruit are prepared in advance URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/dhamma-talks-venerable-nissarano-20200103/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Ajahn-Nissarano-SQ.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200229T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200229T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T204625 CREATED:20190920T125528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T133145Z UID:10000595-1582965000-1582993800@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat - Feb 2020 DESCRIPTION:Day of Peaceful Meditation held on the last Saturday of every month\nLed by Ajahn Nissarano\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nPractitioners spend the day in meditation practice and quiet reflection.  The sessions are normally facilitated by a monastic. \nPlease bring your own lunch.  Tea and coffee will be provided. \nBookings not required.  All are very welcome. URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-retreat-feb-2020/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Retreats,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/group-meditation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200216T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200216T103000 DTSTAMP:20260425T204625 CREATED:20191111T223126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T133152Z UID:10000601-1581845400-1581849000@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Dhamma Talk - Venerable Nissarano DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Nissarano \nTime: 9.30 am – 10.30 am\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nLunch offering to the monastic will take place at 11.00 am followed by Communal Lunch .   Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community.  Ensure all salads and fruit are prepared in advance URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/dhamma-talks-venerable-nissarano-20200216/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Ajahn-Nissarano-SQ.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200209T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200209T223000 DTSTAMP:20260425T204625 CREATED:20191111T223126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T112329Z UID:10000597-1581240600-1581287400@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Dhamma Talk - Venerable Nissarano DESCRIPTION:Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Nissarano \nTime: 9.30 am – 10.30 am\nVenue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre\n71 Darling Road\, Malvern East VIC 3145 \nLunch offering to the monastic will take place at 11.00 am followed by Communal Lunch .   Please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and lay community.  Ensure all salads and fruit are prepared in advance URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/dhamma-talk-venerable-nissarano-20200109/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Ajahn-Nissarano-SQ.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200201T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T204625 CREATED:20200120T232423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T133214Z UID:10000592-1580580000-1580590800@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:2020 Bush Fire Fundraiser - Teens Group DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/bush-fire-fundraiser-2020/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Special Event,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/forest-fire-2268729_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200127T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200127T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T204625 CREATED:20200119T022518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T103013Z UID:10000607-1580115600-1580133600@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:2020 First session - Teens Group DESCRIPTION:What to wear and bring along:\nBring appropriate items such as sunscreen\, hat and wear long sleeved clothing and sturdy shoes for walking. \nLunch:\nIt will be a communal lunch\, so please bring a plate of food to share with the monastics and the lay community. \nRegistration:\nPlease use this link:
 to register for 2020 program\, as the Teens Group is exclusively for students in Grade 7 and above (13-19 years of age).  Information regarding the Teens Group activities will only be sent to registered participants. \nAssistance on the day:\nThe Organisers need some help from teenagers in the kitchen during and after the session. \nPlease keep the date free. More information will be sent accordingly. \nNext Teens Group Session:\nSaturday\,  8th of February 2020 at the Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East. \nAny queries\, please email: BSV Teens Group \nShrinika\nOn behalf of Teens Group Organising Committee. URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/first-teens-group-session-for-2020/ LOCATION:Newbury Buddhist Monestery\, 107 Beaches Road\, Newbury\, VIC\, 3458\, Australia CATEGORIES:Special Event,Upcoming ORGANIZER;CN="BSV Teens Group":MAILTO:teens.group@bsv.net.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200125T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200125T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T204625 CREATED:20190920T125528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T133230Z UID:10000594-1579941000-1579969800@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:Monthly Day Meditation Retreat - Jan 2020 DESCRIPTION:Day of Peaceful Meditation held on the last Saturday of every month\nLed by Ajahn Nissarano\nTime: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm\nVenue: 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC 3145 \nPractitioners spend the day in meditation practice and quiet reflection.  The sessions are normally facilitated by a monastic. \nPlease bring your own lunch.  Tea and coffee will be provided. \nBookings not required.  All are very welcome. URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/monthly-day-retreat-jan-2020/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Retreats,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/group-meditation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191231T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200101T003000 DTSTAMP:20260425T204625 CREATED:20191111T224151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T133237Z UID:10000603-1577820600-1577838600@www.bsv.net.au SUMMARY:BSV New Year's Eve Celebration DESCRIPTION:This is a celebration for the whole family and for anyone who wishes to celebrate and welcome the New Year in a wholesome Buddhist way.  BSV monastics will be leading the program. NBM monastics and the BSV CITIZEN (BSV young adult group) will also be joining the program. \nProgram details are as follows:\nProgramme:\n07:30 pm     A special chant for New Year\n07:45 pm     Who said……..?\nTrivia Games\n08:20 pm     The 2018 Final Party!\n09:00 pm     “Re-mind! Persistence & Practice”\nTalk by Ajahn Susara\n09:45 pm      Quiet reflection\n10:00 pm      Make your treasure box\n10:30 pm      Circumambulation\n11:00 pm      Meditation for adults\nActivities for kids – chocolate toss & meditation\n11:50 pm      Count Down!!\n12:15 am      Sharing merit \nAs in the last few years\, this celebration is for the whole family and anyone who would like to celebrate and welcome the New Year in a wholesome Buddhist way.\nPlease kindly bring a plate of finger food for Supper to share with the community. \nThe BSV Buddhaloka Centre will be open from 9am to 5pm on New Year’s Day\, 1st January 2020 for devotees for quiet reflection and meditation. URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/2019-new-year-eve-celebration/ LOCATION:Buddhaloka Centre\, 71 Darling Road\, Malvern East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia CATEGORIES:Special Event,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bsv.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/BSV-nye-2020-scaled.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR