Announcements & Updates
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...
Monthly Lay Discussion Group
The Group meets on the first Sunday of every month. Sessions are held between 12.30 – 1.30 pm at the Buddhaloka Centre Library (71 Darling Road, East Malvern). The sessions are led by...
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...

Established in 1953, the Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) is the oldest Theravada Buddhist Teaching Centre in Australia. The vibrant teaching program at the Buddhaloka Centre in East Malvern is offered free to the community. The weekly teaching program, Dhamma School, the Teens Group and Cityzen (young adults) along with the Newbury Buddhist Monastery provide great opportunities for all ages, stages of life and varying levels of practice to discover and practice the Dhamma

The Newbury Buddhist Monastery is supported by the BSV and is set on a 150-acres of lush green pasture amidst the rolling countryside neighbouring the Wombat State Forest in Victoria, Australia.
Find out more about the Meditation Centre Project here

For Ages 6 – 18
The school curriculum focuses on practical Buddhism in contemporary life, we discuss personal and public issues and how the Dhamma can be used to assist us to lead a more compassionate existence with our family, friends and animals.

For Ages 13 to 18
The BSV Teen Program supports secondary school students to learn the teachings of the Buddha (the Dhamma) readily applicable to their lives; and to create a society of Dhamma practitioners amongst themselves

For Ages 18 to 35
CITYZEN aims to help young adults cultivate wisdom and peace through meditation and the Buddha’s teachings. If you have plans to join a social group of like-minded and grow spiritually, you’re in the right place.
Upcoming Events
Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Ajahn Aranavihari
Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, AustraliaWeekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Ajahn Aranavihari Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Lunch Dana: […]
Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Aranavihari
Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, AustraliaTime: 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 […]
Tuesday Night Meditation | Lay Teacher (Sandeep Karki)
Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, AustraliaTime: 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 […]
Sunday Dhamma Talk | Venerable Chi Kwang Sunim
Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, AustraliaWeekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Venerable Chi Kwang Sunim Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Lunch […]
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