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...

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 Dr Jaya and Satish Wimalajeewa. It is an open forum to discuss topics...

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...

Invitation to a Community Dialogue Session

At the recent AGM, the committee was requested to hold regular dialogues with the broader BSV Community. The first of these will take place on Sun 7th July at 12:45pm at the Buddhaloka Centre. The purpose of this dialogue is to foster open discussions and gather the...

Managing your membership online

The BSV launched our Membership Platform on Tuesday. You can now Apply, Renew and Update your membership through an online Self-Service Portal. Existing Members can renew and update their membership details by logging into the portal here using the credentials sent to...

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 the BSV Sutta discussion group! It begins online on 27th January at...