NBM Announcements & Updates
Latest Project Funding Update
The SOS Centre building progress has been impacted by the industry shortage of labour, escalated cost of materials and labour. Our accumulated building funds that met the original contracted...
Ajahn Brahm visit Jan 2025
We are pleased to announce that Ajahn Brahm will be coming to Melbourne in mid January to help us celebrate the opening of the Sanctuary of Stillness Retreat Centre in Newbury. During Ajahn’s visit,...
Kathina Robe Offering
The BSV will be holding the annual Robe Offering Ceremony to mark the end of the rain’s retreat. The event will take place on Sun 10 Nov from 9:30am – 3:00pm at Newbury Buddhist Monastery. For full...
NBM is set on a 150-acre lush green pasture amidst the rolling countryside neighbouring the Wombat State Forest in Victoria, Australia just 70 min from Melbourne’s CBD offering tranquil surroundings and an inspiring backdrop for secluded meditation.
It is unique in that it is only one of a very few monasteries in the world and the very first in Victoria that support both Bhikkhu and Bhikkhuni ordination and practice.
Events
Sanctuary of Stillness Opening Retreat | Ajahn Brahm
Sanctuary of Stillness 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, AustraliaOpen to All – Members and Non-Members Current Availability: CLOSED About the Retreat: This silent residential retreat consists of walking and sitting meditation practice. There will also be a daily […]
Sanctuary of Stillness Official Opening with Ajahn Brahm
Sanctuary of Stillness 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, AustraliaJoin us in the special and joyful celebration which will be led by Ajahn Brahm.Date: Sunday, 26th January 2025Time: From 9:30am to 2pm.Venue: Sanctuary of Stillness, Newbury Buddhist Monastery […]
1-Day Retreat | Ajahn Brahm | Sanctuary of Stillness
Sanctuary of Stillness 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, AustraliaThere are no membership restrictions and anyone is welcome to participate in this Open 1-day retreat. Booking Page link will be published here on Fri 03 Jan, 2025 About the […]
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