• Turning Inwards Seeing Into the Nature of Mind | Weekend Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Vimokkha

    Sanctuary of Stillness 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, Australia

    Open to BSV Members & Non-Members About the Teacher: Medhino Bhikkhu, Ph.D., more widely known as the Venerable Vimokkha, is the abbot of Wat Pipphalivanaram, founded by the Great Master Kassapamuni in Rayong Province, Thailand. Ven. Vimokkha excels at teaching mindfulness and vipassana insight meditation with techniques blending lessons from Thailand’s great masters with his […]

  • BSV 2025 Vesak Celebration | SOS

    Sanctuary of Stillness 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, Australia

    BSV 2025 Vesak Celebration at Sanctuary of Stillness The BSV committee invites you to celebrate Vesak Day with us to commemorate the Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment, and Final Passing (Parinibbana). This year’s event will be held at the Sanctuary of Stillness Retreat Centre. Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025 Location: 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury 3458 Time: 9.00 […]

  • Tranquil Reflections: Buddhist Meditation & Vesak Lantern Making

    Sanctuary of Stillness 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, Australia

    Tranquil Reflections: Buddhist Meditation & Vesak Lantern Making Take a moment to pause and reconnect with inner peace at our Guided Meditation Session, led by a respected Buddhist Monk. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to meditation, this session offers an opportunity to relax, reflect, and rejuvenate. Date: Saturday, 3rd May 2025 Time: 3:30 […]

  • Silent Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Brahmali

    Sanctuary of Stillness 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, Australia

    Open to BSV/BSWA Members & Non-Members Current Status: Waitlisting About the Retreat: This silent residential retreat consists of walking and sitting meditation practice. There will also be a daily Dhamma Talk and Q&A session. The teachings are sequential during this retreat, so casual attendance is not possible. Vegetarian lunches will be provided.   Room Bond: […]

  • Calm Down & Relax | Weekend Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Mudito

    Sanctuary of Stillness 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, Australia

    Open to BSV/BSWA Members & Non-Members Current Status: Spaces Available About the Teacher: Ajahn Mudito grew up in a rural village in northern Finland. While working in New York his longstanding interest in Buddhism led to an encounter with Ajahn Brahm. Mudito immediately resonated with his simple yet powerful teachings. With newfound inspiration, he took Ajahn Brahm’s advice […]

  • 1-Day Retreat | Ajahn Brahm | Sanctuary of Stillness

    Sanctuary of Stillness 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, Australia

    About the Retreat: All retrerat participants will receive an email with details of the program for the day To support the meditative atmosphere, please bring your own lunch. We regret that there will be no food preparation/reheating facilities available. Tea and coffee will be provided. Also, there will be no collective offering of lunch dana […]

  • Sanctuary of Stillness Official Opening with Ajahn Brahm

    Sanctuary of Stillness 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, Australia

      Join us in the special and joyful celebration which will be led by Ajahn Brahm.Date: Sunday, 26th January 2025Time: From 9:30am to 3pm.Venue: Sanctuary of Stillness, Newbury Buddhist Monastery Please bring a plate of food to share with the community. A bus has been organised to provide transport to those wishing to attend the […]

  • Sanctuary of Stillness Opening Retreat | Ajahn Brahm

    Sanctuary of Stillness 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury, Victoria, Australia

    Open to All – Members and Non-Members Current Availability: CLOSED About the Retreat: This silent residential retreat consists of walking and sitting meditation practice. There will also be a daily Dhamma Talk and Q&A session. The teachings are sequential during this retreat, so casual attendance is not possible. Vegetarian lunches will be provided.   Room […]