The Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV)

The Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) The BSV Facebook portal. Founded in 1953, the BSV is the oldest Buddhist institution in Victoria. Day retreats are conducted ‘in-house’ at no charge.

The Society aims to make available the Buddha’s teachings to the community, with special emphasis in the Theravada Tradition (The Way of the Elders) and to provide suitable facilities and support for monks and nuns. Monks, nuns and lay teachers provide an invaluable service to the community by conducting meditation classes and talks free of charge at the BSV City Centre. Residential retreats are conducted in other locations (usually rural) on a non-profit basis. The activities of the BSV are organised by a Management Committee, which is comprised entirely of volunteers. Our free teaching programme is made possible by the support of the community through donations of time and expertise as well as funds raised from membership fees and other financial donations. The BSV established a forest monastery for bhikkhus and bhikkhunis in Newbury, Victoria in 2014. On 24 May 2015, the Newbury Buddhist Monastery was officially opened by Ajahn Brahm, the spiritual adviser of the BSV. For more information about us and our weekly event, please visit www.bsv.net.au

Change of teacher this Sunday 13th September 2026Venerable Chi Kwang Sunim is not available to lead this Sunday’s progra...
11/09/2026

Change of teacher this Sunday 13th September 2026

Venerable Chi Kwang Sunim is not available to lead this Sunday’s programme (13th September) as advertised. Instead, Ajahn Aranavihari will give the Dhamma talk from the Sangha House at Newbury Buddhist Monastery which will be made available to both the Buddhaloka and online audiences via YouTube Livestream:
https://youtube.com/live/0BCOYRenwZs?feature=share

Those attending the talk at Buddhaloka will be be able to ask Ajahn Aranavihari questions directly during the Q&A period via the video link to Newbury and Ajahn Sadaro will be present for the rice pindapāta at 11am and the offering of lunch dana. Communal lunch will follow as usual.

The BSV Buddhaloka Centre Malvern will be open from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm

Sutta Discussion - 5th September 2026Dear Sutta Friends,Honest and humble self-reflection, together with the sincere ack...
04/09/2026

Sutta Discussion - 5th September 2026

Dear Sutta Friends,
Honest and humble self-reflection, together with the sincere acknowledgement of our own and others’ goodness and success, as well as weaknesses and failings, can help us move forward in life. They enable us to learn from our experience, grow in wisdom, and thereby become happier and less burdened by suffering.

These qualities are encouraged by the Buddha in the Suttas we will explore in our next discussion, this Saturday, September 5, at 7:00 p.m. Melbourne time.

You are warmly invited to join us.

Wishing you growth and flourishing,
Bhante Saṅgāmaji

For details including the Sutta Reading and how to join the discussion, please check our website at:
https://www.bsv.net.au/sutta-discussion-5th-september-2026/

Join our monthly Lay Discussion Group Session on Sunday, 6th September, 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm in the Library at the Buddhal...
29/08/2026

Join our monthly Lay Discussion Group Session on Sunday, 6th September, 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm in the Library at the Buddhaloka Centre Malvern (71 Darling Road, Malvern East)

The BSV's monthly lay discussion session is an open forum to discuss topics on Dhamma, exchange views and learn the Buddha’s teachings from knowledgeable Buddhist practitioners.

Registration not required!

Peace, Metta, Insight : A day of meditation interspersed with Dhamma talksOur monthly Meditation Retreat Day will be led...
29/08/2026

Peace, Metta, Insight : A day of meditation interspersed with Dhamma talks

Our monthly Meditation Retreat Day will be led by Pip Ransome

Saturday, 5th September 2026
8.30 am - 4.30 pm
BSV Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East

Dhamma talks:
09.00 am - Finding Peace
12.30 pm - Enjoying Metta
02.00 pm - Allowing Insight

Please bring your own lunch. Tea/Coffee will be provided. All are very welcome to join. Registration not required.

About the Teacher:
In 1993, highly-esteemed Theravadan Buddhist nun Venerable Ayya Khema authorised Pip to teach both Meditation and Dhamma. For 32 years, Pip has been teaching community groups, school students and in the corporate sector. She is now delighted to be giving retreats for the Buddhist Society of Victoria.

Ajahn Brahm's 75th Birthday Celebration on 1st August 2026This was a marquee fundraiser event for the planned Meditation...
29/08/2026

Ajahn Brahm's 75th Birthday Celebration on 1st August 2026

This was a marquee fundraiser event for the planned Meditation Hall at SOS. It was tremendous to have the participation from across the entire community. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported this event in so many ways.

You can watch the morning session including the Fireside Chat HERE:
https://youtube.com/live/485cQRIbxjM?feature=share

Important UpdatePlease note:Sunday 2nd August 2026The Sunday Morning Program at BCM has been cancelled. This includes th...
29/07/2026

Important Update

Please note:
Sunday 2nd August 2026
The Sunday Morning Program at BCM has been cancelled. This includes the Communal lunch at 11 am

The Lay Discussion session at 12.30 pm has been cancelled. The office will also be closed.

The Dhamma School will be held as normal in the afternoon (2 pm -3 pm).

Celebrating the Buddha's First Teaching & Entry to the Rains RetreatSunday 26th July 20269.30 am - 11 amBSV Buddhaloka C...
24/07/2026

Celebrating the Buddha's First Teaching & Entry to the Rains Retreat

Sunday 26th July 2026
9.30 am - 11 am
BSV Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East

Please join us to celebrate and reflect on this 'world shattering' occasion when the newly Enlightened Buddha gave his first teaching on the full moon of July (Wednesday 29th)! It set the wheel of Dhamma rolling in the world, which is still rolling after almost 2,600 years!

The day after the full moon (Thursday 30th July) commemorates the entry to the annual Rains Retreat. The Rains Retreat was established by the Buddha as a time when each member of the Sangha must determine to stay in a particular monastic dwelling for three months. The Sangha generally takes a break from most of their commitments to dedicate more time to practising meditation, contemplating & studying the Dhamma, particularly in solitude.

Join online:
https://youtube.com/live/pY14Zm-kLUw?feature=share

Ajahn Brahm's 75th Birthday FundraiserAs part of Ajahn Brahm's birthday celebrations, we invite you to join the online a...
24/07/2026

Ajahn Brahm's 75th Birthday Fundraiser

As part of Ajahn Brahm's birthday celebrations, we invite you to join the online and live auctions, with all proceeds supporting the Meditation Hall at the Sanctuary of Stillness Retreat Centre in Newbury, Victoria.

Online auction opens from 26th July to 31st July 2026 (12 pm AWST)

Live auction at Jhana Grove Retreat Centre on 1st August 2026

Visit the Auction site:
http://www.ajahnbrahmbirthdayfundraiser.org/

One Day Meditation Retreat led by Ajahn SādaroWhen : Saturday 25th July 2026, 9am - 4pmWhere : BSV Buddhaloka Centre, 71...
18/07/2026

One Day Meditation Retreat led by Ajahn Sādaro

When : Saturday 25th July 2026, 9am - 4pm
Where : BSV Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East

This one day meditation retreat is suitable for those who are new or interested in learning meditation, or for those who have just begun a meditation journey and want to improve their practice. You will have the opportunity to ask an experienced Buddhist monk your own questions about meditation.

Attendance for the full day is not required, feel free to come according to your schedule. Registration is also not required.

Please bring a plate of food that will be included in the shared communal lunch (except shellfish -anything is fine). Tea/coffee provided.

Check our website for more information including the programme:
https://www.bsv.net.au/events/one-mindful-day-aug-2026-ajahn-sadaro/

Please note: the monthly mediation retreat day, normally held on the first Saturday of the month (1st August) will not be held due to Ajahn Brahm's 75th Birthday Celebrations at the Buddhaloka Centre

Come join us to celebrate Ajahn Brahm's 75th Birthday!When? 1 August 2026 at 9.30 am to 3:00 pm AESTWhere? Pick one of t...
18/07/2026

Come join us to celebrate Ajahn Brahm's 75th Birthday!

When? 1 August 2026 at 9.30 am to 3:00 pm AEST
Where? Pick one of two locations!
(1) Buddhaloka Centre Malvern, or
(2) Online

There will be many exciting events on the day:
- Morning Fireside Chat on "Opening the Door of Opportunity" – A live, joint conversation between monastics from Newbury and Buddhaloka, exploring what unfolds when new doors open in spiritual life, community, and practice
- Lunch Dana
- Local Activities – Hosted in person at Buddhaloka Centre
- Afternoon Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Brahm – via a live video link to Buddhaloka Centre Malvern directly from Jhana Grove
- Live auction - hosted at Malvern and Jhana Grove. Funds raised will go towards the development of Sanctuary of Stillness Meditation Hall

We hope that you come and join Ajahn Brahm's birthday celebration.

For more details including Zoom Meeting link and Youtube LiveStream, please check our website :
https://www.bsv.net.au/events/ajahn-brahm-75th-birthday-celebration/

Please note: the start time has been changed to 9:30 am and to simplify the event, all monastics from NBM will be present at the Buddhaloka Centre for the Celebration.

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71 Darling Road
Malvern East, VIC
3145

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