Buddhist Council of Victoria

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

All are welcome to join ...

31/05/2026

Department of Premier and Cabinet had organised a dinner inline with Vesak. But it had to be cancelled due to an issue in the city today ...these photos were taken outside the venue... Buddhist Council of Victoria

31/05/2026

Buddhist Council of Victoria Dharmachakra Awards 2025 -Advancing Education: Mr Frank Carter at Victorian United Nations Day of Vesak Inc. at Melbourne Town Hall from the President of the Buddhist Council of Victoria Mr Dinesh Iriyagolla Weerakkody

Frank started practicing Buddhism at the Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia in 1983 under Teacher John Hughes. Being non-sectarian, the centre offered Frank a diversity of Buddhist Teachings and an opportunity to meet and know teachers from the major Buddhist traditions.

Since 2006, Frank, with his wife Anita Carter, have presented Buddhist Teachings to an audience of different ages and ethnic backgrounds as a practical guide for living, and for the development of inner peace, well-being and wisdom.

This Teaching program includes

Weekly classes, quarterly retreats, and regular introductory courses in Buddhism both online and in person
Publication of the book “Bringing Wisdom To Life” to celebrate the centre’s 40th anniversary
A weekly Buddhist Hour FM Radio program and World Buddhist Radio broadcasting Buddha Dhamma online 24 hours per day.
Publication of Buddha Dhamma videos and podcasts online, and via the centre’s two websites.
In 2025 the centre plans to partner with local libraries to present information sessions to the public on the foundations of personal wellbeing. These will be part of the Victorian Governments Libraries for Health and Wellbeing program.
Dinesh Iriyagolle Weerakkody

27/05/2026

Congratulations Ven Thich Phuoc Tan! Very well deserved, many times over. Thank-you for all that you do and offer across a broad range of fields. With respect Prue 🙏🙏🙏

25/05/2026

free at Great Stupa of Universal Compassion June 7. Everyone welcome! Enjoy this wonderful offering from Sri Lanka Fellowship in Bendigo and Bodhi Dhamma Assoc of Bendigo.

24/05/2026

International Vesak Day 2026 – Message from the UN Secretary-General. Victorian United Nations Day of Vesak Inc. Melbourne Town Hall Buddhist Council of Victoria

24/05/2026

The meaning......

Balangoda Ananda Maitreya Thera (Sinhala: අග්ග මහා පණ්ඩිත බලංගොඩ ආනන්ද මෛත්‍රෙය මහා නා හිමිපාණන් වහන්සේ) (23 August 1896 — 18 July 1998) was a Sri Lankan Buddhist monk who was one of the most distinguished scholars and expositors of Theravada Buddhism in the twentieth century. He was highly respected by Sri Lankan Buddhists, who believed that he had achieved a higher level of spiritual development. Sri Lankan Buddhists also considered Balangoda Ananda Maitreya Thera as a Bodhisattva, who will attain Buddhahood in a future life.

24/05/2026

Compassion and Self confidence
Source: Holines Dalai Lama

24/05/2026

The Victorian United Nations Day of Vesak Inc. procession at the the Melbourne Town Hall . The dharma chakra award ceremony was also held at the venue by the Buddhist Council of Victoria