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SUMMARY:Turning Inwards Seeing Into the Nature of Mind | Weekend Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Vimokkha
DESCRIPTION:Open to BSV Members & Non-Members\n\n\n\n			\n				Register\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Teacher:\nMedhino 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 own self-discoveries. Ven. Vimokkha’s teachings are best described as accessible and pragmatic. They are aimed at an immediate direct experience of the nature of mind. His palpable power\, charisma\, and cheerful encouragement make him a truly unique master well-suited for these times. \nVen. Vimokkha pioneered a workplace mindfulness meditation training program used by companies and local government agencies. He travels widely to teach mindfulness meditation in accordance with the four foundations of mindfulness in Budfhist context and he has active students throughout the world\, including Thailand\, Malaysia\, Australia\, the United Kingdom\, the Netherlands\, Switzerland\, Germany\, Italy\, Poland\, Hungary\, Ukraine\, Russia\, and the United States. \n\n\n\nAbout the Retreat:\nVen. Vimokkha will present a pragmatic approach to understanding the nature of the mind. He will first guide practitioners inward through the practices of Samatha and Vipassana\, to develop clear knowing and insight into the mind’s nature. Through his simple yet effective techniques\, one can cultivate this awareness not only during meditation but also in daily work and activities. \nThis 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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoom Bond:\nAccommodations for this retreat will be single occupancy \n\nBSV: $170\nNon-Members: $250\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVenue and Times:\nSanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, AUSTRALIA \n\nParticipants can arrive at SOS from 5:15pm on Fri 23 May and a light supper will be offered at 6:30pm.\nAn introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:15pm.\nRetreat concludes at 3:15pm on Sun 25 May.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sos-weekend-retreat-ajahn-vimokkha-may2025/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,SOS Retreats,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250511T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250511T140000
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SUMMARY:BSV 2025 Vesak Celebration | SOS
DESCRIPTION:BSV 2025 Vesak Celebration at Sanctuary of Stillness\nThe 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. \nDate: Sunday\, 11 May 2025\nLocation: 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury 3458\nTime: 9.00 am – 2.00 pm (AEST) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9.00am Morning activities for guests when they arrive:\nBathing of a Baby Buddha-to-Be Statue and/ or Offering of Flowers. Participants could choose either\, if they wish.\nThere will also be a ‘wishing tree’ in the front verandah for those who would like to write a message for their mothers.\n9.30am – Welcome Address by President\, Housekeeping & Announcements\n9.40am – Taking of the 3 refuges and 5 precepts led by Ajahn Nissarano\n9:50am – Dhamma Talk: “The Buddha and His Mothers” given by Ayya Upekkha\n10.15am – Offering of Gifts and Dedication of Merit & Blessing Chant with a water sprinkling blessing\n10.25am – Rice pindapata – offering of rice to monastics\, followed by them taking their food\n11:00am – Communal Lunch\n1:00pm –  Novice Monk Ordination Ceremony – Witness a layperson’s (anagarika or trainee) ordination as a novice monk\n1.30 pm – Chanting of Blessing for the Newly Ordained Novice Monk & Everyone\n1.45pm – Offering of Gifts to the Newly Ordained Novice Monk & the distributing of pirit thread bracelets.\n2.00pm – End of Celebration\n\nOffering food\nPlease bring ready-to-eat food to share with the monastics and the lay community. No food preparation and reheating available. We kindly request that you deliver your food offering at the Drop Off point upon arrival (no later than 10:00am). This will greatly assist with lunch preparation. \nBus Service\nA bus has been arranged to transport attendees to the Vesak Celebration at SOS.  The cost of each ticket has been fully covered through a grant from Multicultural Affairs Victoria\, a proud sponsor of the event. \nNote: Each registration is for one ticket only. To request two tickets\, please register separately. The invoice number will serve as the ticket number.\nLast day to secure a seat is Sun\, 04 May 2025\, 5 pm (if seats are still available). Book your seat HERE \nMeeting Point:\nThe bus will depart from the Buddhaloka Centre (71 Darling Road\, Malvern East) by 7.20 am SHARP.  Please plan to be at the Centre by 7.15 am.  The bus will leave the Retreat Centre at 2.30pm to return to the Buddhaloka Centre. \nEnquiries : office@bsv.net.au OR events@bsv.net.au \nParking\nThere is a dedicated parking area at the SOS Retreat Centre.  Volunteers will be there to guide attendees with parking and food drop off. \nWeather\nYou are encouraged to check the weather at Newbury before leaving home and bring suitable clothes (eg: jacket\, hat/beanie). The weather in Newbury is usually 5 degrees cooler than in Melbourne. \nMorning Session \n \nAfternoon Session \n \nPlease email events@bsv.net.au if you have any queries. \n 
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/bsv-vesak-celebration-2025-sos/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,NBM,SOS Events,Special Event,Upcoming,Weekly
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SUMMARY:Tranquil Reflections: Buddhist Meditation & Vesak Lantern Making
DESCRIPTION:Tranquil Reflections: Buddhist Meditation & Vesak Lantern Making\nTake 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. \nDate: Saturday\, 3rd May 2025\nTime: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM\nLocation: Sanctuary of Stillness Meditation Retreat Centre\nAddress: 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury VIC 3458 \n✨ Special Activity for Children: Vesak Lantern Making!\nWhile you immerse yourself in tranquility\, children can participate in an engaging Vesak Lantern Making activity\, fostering creativity and cultural appreciation. \nRefreshments will be provided. \nThis event is proudly organized by the Buddhist Society of Victoria and supported by the Victoria State Government\, Australia. \nAll are welcome\, no booking required.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/tranquil-reflections/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Teaching Programs,SOS Events,Upcoming,Weekly
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SUMMARY:Silent Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Brahmali
DESCRIPTION:Open to BSV/BSWA Members & Non-Members\nCurrent Status: Waitlisting\n\n\n\n			\n				Join Waitlist\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Retreat:\nThis 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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRoom Bond:\nThe Retreat Centre has 24 rooms\, and to accommodate more participants\, you will be sharing a room with another participant of the same gender. \n\nBSV/BSWA Member: $570\nNon-Members: $650\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7-Day Retreat Eligibility:\n\nHave completed at least two (2) weekend retreats at BSV or have participated in organised long meditation retreats elsewhere\nMaintain a regular meditation practice.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue and Times:\nSanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, AUSTRALIA \n\nParticipants can arrive at SOS from 5:15pm on Thu 17 Apr and a light supper will be offered at 6:30pm.\nAn introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:15pm.\nRetreat concludes at 12:15pm on Thu 24 Apr.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/ajahn-brahmali-retreat-apr2025/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,SOS Retreats
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SUMMARY:Calm Down & Relax | Weekend Meditation Retreat | Ajahn Mudito
DESCRIPTION:Open to BSV/BSWA Members & Non-Members\nCurrent Status: Spaces Available\n\n\n\n			\n				Register\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Teacher:\nAjahn 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 and travelled to Bodhinyana Monastery in Australia. Two years after that\, he became fully ordained as a Buddhist monk. \n\n\n\nAbout the Retreat:\nThis 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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoom Bond:\nAccommodations for this retreat will be single occupancy \n\nBSV: $170\nNon-Members: $250\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVenue and Times:\nSanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, AUSTRALIA \n\nParticipants can arrive at SOS from 5:15pm on Fri 21 Mar and a light supper will be offered at 6:30pm.\nAn introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:15pm.\nRetreat concludes at 3:15pm on Sun 23 Mar.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/calm-down-relax-retreat-ajahn-mudito/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Retreats,SOS Retreats,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250127T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250127T160000
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SUMMARY:1-Day Retreat | Ajahn Brahm | Sanctuary of Stillness
DESCRIPTION:FULLY BOOKED\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Retreat:\nAll retrerat participants will receive an email with details of the program for the day \nTo 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 to the monastics nor a communal lunch. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue and Times:\nSanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, AUSTRALIA \n\nParticipants can arrive at SOS from 8am.\nRetreat concludes at 4pm.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/ajahn-brahm-sos-1day-retreat/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NBM,SOS Events,SOS Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250126T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T103849
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SUMMARY:Sanctuary of Stillness Official Opening with Ajahn Brahm
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nJoin 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 \nPlease bring a plate of food to share with the community. \nA bus has been organised to provide transport to those wishing to attend the SOS Official Opening on Sunday 26th January at Newbury Buddhist Monastery. The cost is $25 per person for the return trip. Last day to secure a seat is Sunday\, 12th January 2025\, 5 pm (if seats are still available). Click HERE to reserve your seat. Bus is scheduled to arrive at 9am \n\nEvent Program: SOS Official Opening on 26-Jan-2025\nLocation: Front Entrance of the old NBM kitchen near the Nuns’ quarters \n9:00am Guest Arrival & Greetings9:30am Welcome Speech by the BSV President9:35am Reflection by Ajahn Brahm9:45am Forming the Pindapāta Queue10:00am Anumodana chant before Rice Pindapāta begins11:00am Collection of food by Sangha followed by communal lunch.12:30pm  Walk to SOS for Official Opening \nLocation: SOS Open area (Near the stair case outside the meditation hall)\n1:00pm Introduce purpose of gathering (Adrian Tee)1:05pm Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Brahm1:35pm Short Reflection by Ajahn Nissarano1:40pm Short Reflection by Ayya Upekkha1:45pm Message from the Team Leader of the Building Sub-Committee1:50pm Reflection by Ajahn Mudito1:55pm Dhamma Reflection by 4 invited Monastics2:15pm SOS Future Directions (Adrian Tee)2:25pm Blessing Chant led by Ajahn Brahm with all monastics & Ajahn Brahm declares SOS Open2:35pm Ajahn Brahm opens the door to the hall and invites everyone to enter \nGuests collect gift before leaving for home \n3:00pm End of event \nPeople board bus to return to Buddhaloka Centre Malvern (bus departs at 3.30pm sharp
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sos-opening/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NBM,SOS Events
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SUMMARY:Sanctuary of Stillness Opening Retreat | Ajahn Brahm
DESCRIPTION:Open to All – Members and Non-Members\nCurrent Availability: CLOSED \n\n\n\n			\n				CLOSED\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Retreat:\nThis 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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRoom Bond:\nThe Retreat Centre has 24 rooms\, and to maximise the number of participants\, you will be required to share the room with another participant of the same gender. Additionally\, to provide more opportunities for female participants\, we may release a limited number of rooms at a discounted rate at the Women’s Lodge within the monastery’s nuns’ area. \nAccommodation at SOS\n\nBSV/BSWA Member: $570\nNon-Members: $650\n\nAccommodation at Women’s Lodge\n\nBSV Member: $395\nNon-Members: $475\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7-Day Retreat Eligibility:\n\nHave completed at least two (2) weekend retreats at BSV or have participated in organised long meditation retreats elsewhere\nMaintain a regular meditation practice.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue and Times:\nSanctuary of Stillness (SOS) Meditation Retreat Centre\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, AUSTRALIA \n\nParticipants can arrive at SOS from 5:15pm on Fri 17 Jan and a light supper will be offered at 6:30pm.\nAn introduction and welcome to the retreat will take place at 7:45pm.\nRetreat concludes at 4pm on Fri 24 Jan.
URL:https://www.bsv.net.au/events/sos-ajahn-brahm-jan2025/
LOCATION:Sanctuary of Stillness\, 107 Beaches Lane\, Newbury\, Victoria\, 3458\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NBM,SOS Retreats
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