Announcements & Updates
Silent Meditation Retreat with Ajahn Brahmali
Join us for this special non-residential 8 day meditation retreat from 21st - 29th April at the BSV Buddhaloka Centre (71 Darling Road, Malvern East). The retreat consists of teachings from the...
Notice of the BSV Annual General Meeting
The AGM will be held on Sunday 16th April 2023, 2 pm at the Buddhaloka Centre (71 Darling Road, Malvern East) Formal notification will be sent to current members of the BSV in due course. Please...
Happy Lunar New Year 2023
Wishing One and All Peace, Happiness, Harmony, Success, Good Health.

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 – 13
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.