Building Update – December 2024

Since our last update on 23 October, significant progress has been made in preparation for the official opening of the Sanctuary of Stillness on 26 January 2025. The urgency to finalize construction before the opening has driven remarkable efforts, though not without...

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 building cost has become insufficient. We are seeking support to help...

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, we will be holding the following events at the Sanctuary of Stillness...

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 details on the event including bus transport please click...

NBM 10th Anniversary Celebrations

Let’s celebrate NBM’s 10th Anniversary together REGISTRATIONS CLOSED The BSV committee invites everyone to join the 10th anniversary Celebration. The event will be held at NBM. Please consider car pool with your friends. Date:      Saturday 7th September...

No New Lay Stay Applications at NBM

Dear Upasikas, Upasakas:- Blessings of the Holy Triple Gem! An update on the current situation at NBM, namely, the move of lay-living quarters, kitchen, dining hall and other related amenities from the Nuns boundary to the Sanctuary of Stillness (SOS – expected to be...