Adelaide Buddhist Centre

03/01/2026

Chanting Workshop

Saturday 17 January 2026 11am – 3pm

Discover the power of mantra with Maitridharani.

We’ll invoke the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, and learn how to bring their qualities into our everyday lives. The day will include stories about the archetypes, chanting together and silent recitation whilst walking. Come along for inspiration, devotion and a lot of fun.

Join us at the Adelaide Buddhist Centre, 96 Halifax St, Adelaide SA 5000

All skill levels welcome!

Please bring a vegan lunch to share, and your own mala if you have one.

Maitridharani is an Order Member in the Triratna Melbourne Buddhist Centre.

09/11/2025

Sangha Day Festival 😊❤️🙏🏻

22/10/2025

26/09/2025

Our Spring Retreat this October focuses on the power and possibilities of the Metta Bhavana (Loving-Kindness) practice. 

Whether you’re curious, just starting out, or practiced in the Triratna Buddhist tradition, there’ll be something for you here: a chance to go deeper in meditation, inspiring Dharma talks and discussion, creative ritual, free time, some periods of silence, and good company.

We'll be exploring the Metta Bhavana meditation practice, not simply as a means of developing kindness and greater compassion, but also as a doorway into deeper awareness and a window into the true nature of reality. 

Suitable for newcomers who are familiar with our 2 main practices: Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana. If you’re not familiar or need a refresher, please come along to a few drop-in classes prior to the retreat, Thursday nights, starting at 6.45pm till 8pm.

Starts 6pm Friday 17 October, ends mid-afternoon Sunday 19 October

Cost: $220 (waged) / $160 (concession or unwaged)

Includes accommodation in shared rooms and vegan meals

We hope you can join us on our Spring Retreat in the beautiful setting of Glenbarr, just outside Strathalbyn. Please book in via the link below:

Spring Retreat: The Heart of Awakening at Adelaide Buddhist Centre

We want everyone to have the opportunity to come on retreat. If you cannot afford the cost, we may be able to help. Please contact us to discuss.

24/08/2025

Our 4 week Beginners Meditation Course starts in less than 2 weeks, and there are still a few places available! The course is now FREE for under 35s!

When: Tuesdays, September 2nd September 23rd

Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Where: Anthroposophical Book Centre, 96 Halifax Street, Adelaide

Cost: $80 Waged / $60 Unwaged* / $0 Under 35s

You’ll Learn:

- Body Awareness & Breath-Based Meditation

- Compassion-Focused Kind Awareness Practices

- Establishing Mindful, Effective Meditation Posture

- Guided Meditations & Techniques for Home Practice

- Coping with Distractions and Cultivating Joy

- Experience the traditional Body Scan, Mindfulness of Breathing, and Metta Bhavana meditations

Perfect For:

- Absolute beginners

- Anyone seeking more calm, clarity, and joy in daily life

Led by Experienced Teachers

Learn from our supportive team, dedicated to guiding you every step of the way.

Ready to Begin?

To register https://adelaidebuddhistcentre.com/courses/beginners-meditation-course-2

Questions? Email us
[email protected]

21/08/2025

Adelaide Buddhist Centre
4-Week Beginners Meditation Course
Date: Tuesday 2nd – 23rd September

Time: 7-8.30pm

Address: c/o Anthroposophical Book Centre, 96 Halifax Street, Adelaide

Cost: $80 Waged / $60 Unwaged**

Would you like to feel calmer?

Less caught up in the busy-ness of everyday life?

And experience a sense of peace and freedom?

For absolute beginners and anyone wanting to learn body awareness, breath-based meditation and compassion-based kindly awareness meditation.

Come and learn how to meditate with our experienced meditation teaching team.

Over four 1.5-hour sessions we will lead you through guided meditations and help you set up your own mindfulness and meditation practice. We will also work with you on establishing a good meditation posture, how to start and keep meditating at home, as well as looking at how to recognise and deal with the type of thoughts and obstructions that arise during meditations; and discuss the natural states of joy and freedom that can arise with a regular meditation practice.

The traditional meditations that we cover in this course are: the Body Scan Meditation, the Mindfulness of Breathing, and the Metta Bhavana.

To book your place, click this link:

https://adelaidebuddhistcentre.com/courses/introductory-meditation-course-2

**Please speak to us about funded positions if you would like to attend but are experiencing financial hardship. Course fees cover our room hire and insurance.

If you have any questions about the course please email us at [email protected]

04/08/2025

Adelaide Buddhist Centre

4-Week Beginners Meditation Course

Date: starting Tuesday, September 2nd, for 4 consecutive weeks.

Time: 7.00pm-8.30pm

Venue: Anthroposophical Book Centre, 96 Halifax Street, Adelaide

Would you like to feel calmer?
Less caught up in the busy-ness of everyday life?
And experience a sense of peace and freedom?

For absolute beginners and anyone wanting to learn body awareness, breath-based meditation and compassion-based kindly awareness meditation.

Come and learn how to meditate with our experienced meditation teaching team.  

Over four 1.5-hour sessions, we will lead you through guided meditations and help you set up your own mindfulness and meditation practice. We will also work with you on establishing a good meditation posture, how to start and keep meditating at home, as well as looking at how to recognise and deal with the type of thoughts and obstructions that arise during meditations; and discuss the natural states of joy and freedom that can arise with a regular meditation practice.

The traditional meditations that we cover in this course are: the Body Scan Meditation, the Mindfulness of Breathing, and the Metta Bhavana.

**Please speak to us about funded positions if you would like to attend but are experiencing financial hardship. Course fees cover our room hire and insurance.

To register for this course please visit our website https://adelaidebuddhistcentre.com/courses/introductory-meditation-course-2

If you have any questions about this course, please email us at [email protected]

03/08/2025

Introductory Meditation Course at Adelaide Buddhist Centre
Tuesdays 7pm – 8:30pm for 4 weeks starting 2nd September at 96 Halifax Street, Adelaide.

Would you like to feel calmer? Less caught up in the busy-ness of everyday life? And experience a sense of peace and freedom?

For absolute beginners and anyone wanting to learn body awareness, breath-based meditation and compassion-based kindly awareness meditation.

Come and learn how to meditate with our experienced meditation teaching team.

Over four 1.5-hour sessions we will lead you through guided meditations and help you set up your own mindfulness and meditation practice. We will also work with you on establishing a good meditation posture, how to start and keep meditating at home, as well as looking at how to recognise and deal with the type of thoughts and obstructions that arise during meditations; and discuss the natural states of joy and freedom that can arise with a regular meditation practice.

The traditional meditations that we cover in this course are: the Body Scan Meditation, the Mindfulness of Breathing, and the Metta Bhavana.

To sign up head on over to our website.
https://adelaidebuddhistcentre.com/

Introductory Meditation Course at Adelaide Buddhist Centre

30/03/2025

The Melbourne Buddhist Centre is offering a 6 week online Zoom course.

Tuesday nights from 29 April – 3 June / 7:00pm – 9:00pm.

Bookings are essential - this course is limited to 10 places.

Visit link below to book quickly if you're keen:

https://melbournebuddhistcentre.org.au/event/radical-dharma-buddhism-and-meditation-april-2025/

This 6-week Buddhism & Meditation online course will introduce you to the fundamental principles of Buddhism: nothing is fixed or permanent; actions have consequences; change is possible, and much more. Exploring how the teachings and meditation can help you uncover more value and meaning in your life, and find freedom from the challenges of today’s modern world. Join experienced Buddhist practitioner Apada in engaging with this practical course in Buddhism.

Each week there will be talks, meditation, discussion, space to workshop ideas, as well as home practice so you can test the teachings in your own life. Suitable for those new to Buddhism & Meditation, or wanting to expand their knowledge.

11/03/2025

Our Autumn retreat this year focuses on creating a space for meditation practice and supportive community.
We’ll have the opportunity to make the most of spacious conditions and beautiful surroundings to re-charge, develop positive emotion and take our meditation practice deeper.

To support us we’ll include some positive Dharma input from one of Triratna’s best-loved and experienced teachers, Vessantara. A short series of pre-recorded talks on aspects of ‘Going for Refuge’ explore the idea that the arising of insight is a "single, basic, crucial and unique spiritual experience" that has different aspects we can unfold (Sangharaksh*ta, 1981).
The talks link together not only through the theme, but also through a thread of stories and imagery related to the Pacific Ocean and ‘Wayfinding’.

We hope you can join us on our Autumn Retreat in the beautiful setting of Glenbarr, just outside Strathalbyn.

Please click on the link to book in:
https://adelaidebuddhistcentre.com/retreats/autumn-retreat-wayfinding-with-the-dharma

Please note: This retreat is best suited to those with some experience of Triratna retreats or who are comfortable with periods of silence and Buddhist devotional ritual during the retreat program, and with sitting in unguided meditation for periods of up to 45 minutes four to five times a day. Please contact us if you are unsure if the retreat will be suitable for you.

18/02/2025

Join us at the Adelaide Buddhist Centre for a day workshop with Bodhidasa.

Delve into the deeper meanings behind ritual activities, symbols, and implements. 

Saturday March 8th 10am – 4pm.

Tickets via https://adelaidebuddhistcentre.com/retreats/buddhist-ritual-workshop

Often overlooked in Buddhist practice, ritual holds a transformative power waiting to be explored. Bodhidasa combines insights from psychology, cultural studies, and personal experience to illuminate the liberatory potential of Buddhist ritual. With a focus on the Sevenfold Puja—or Seven-Limbed practice.