Announcements & Updates
BSV Sutta Discussion Group Starting 27th Jan
Do you want to deepen your knowledge of the Buddha’s words? Have an interactive and open discussion with dhamma friends to better understand hidden themes of the suttas? We are pleased to announce...
New Day New Mind
Ever made a new year's resolution and broke it? Even one about meditating more often? We are pleased to offer an online BSV Morning Meditation Group, New Day, New Mind, that starts on New Years Day...
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.
Upcoming Events
One day silent meditation retreat | Ven Bambalapitiye Gñanaloka Thero
Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, AustraliaOne Day Silent Meditation Retreat | Led by Venerable Gñanaloka Time: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC 3145 Programme: The programme […]
Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Vimokkha
Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC, AustraliaWeekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Vimokkha Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Lunch Dana: At […]
Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Vimokkha
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 […]
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 […]