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Sydney Buddhist Centre

The Sydney Buddhist Centre in Newtown, in Sydney's Inner West, offers instruction and practice in Buddhism and Meditation.

We provide facilities where you can learn meditation, find out about Buddhism and meet people with similar interests. We also provide classes, workshops, retreats and creative activities to help you improve the quality of your life. We offer a friendly, supportive environment to all who are curious to find out more.

20/04/2026

Buddha Day @ Sangha Night
Sydney Buddhist Centre, 24 Enmore Rd. Newtown
Wednesday 6 May 6pm – 8:30pm

The full moon night of May is when the Buddha was said to have gained Enlightenment. What a moment! Every year we mark this special occasion celebrating the insight and practice that has been passed down from the Buddha through so many generations.

This year we invite you to join us for Buddha Day with the International Order Convenors Saraka and Vajrapriya and Sydney sangha at our weekly Sangha Night!

6pm – 7pm: Enjoy a shared meal – please bring a plate of vegan food to share!
7.30pm – 8:30pm: Short reflections on the Buddha from Vajrapriya
7.40 – 8.30pm: Pūjā

All welcome!

https://sydneybuddhistcentre.org.au/events/buddha-day--sangha-night

13/04/2026

Autumn Working With Nature Retreat
Friday 17 April – Sunday 19 April
Vijayaloka Retreat Centre, Minto Heights

**Note: new dates** Our Working with Nature weekends are an opportunity to come together to do the maintenance work needed to keep Vijayaloka beautiful and functional. This involves working both on the buildings and in the surrounding bushland. Many people who join find these retreats to be enjoyable and productive, perfect for newcomers as well as old hands. The weekend also includes gentle study, discussion and meditation to create a retreat experience with a dharmic theme.

https://sydneybuddhistcentre.org.au/retreats/autumn-working-with-nature-retreat-2026

30/03/2026

Autumn Eleventh Step & Recovery Retreat
Friday 10 April – Sunday 12 April
Vijayaloka Retreat Centre in Minto Heights

Coming up! Set amidst tranquil bushland, this retreat is ideal for learning and practising meditation with others in recovery – a great opportunity to start a practice, or take it deeper, in supportive conditions with like-minded people. Allow some kindness and mindfulness into your life! All welcome, no experience necessary.

09/03/2026

Young People's Easter Retreat
Thursday 2 April – Monday 6 April
Vijayaloka Retreat Centre, Minto Heights

Places still available! For people aged 18-35, this is an excellent opportunity to spend a long weekend exploring meditation and Buddhist teachings, in supportive conditions with new and old friends, away from the distraction of everyday life. Best suited to those who have some experience with the two practices we teach (mindfulness of breathing and mettā bhāvanā – “development of loving kindness”), but don't worry if you have no previous experience, we'll be able to give a fully led practice.

Alongside practice and discussion, there will also be plenty of time to relax and explore the beautiful bushland.

https://sydneybuddhistcentre.org.au/retreats/young-peoples-easter-retreat-2026

03/03/2026

Dharma Disco
Saturday 7 March, 6pm – 10:30pm
St Lukes Hall, Enmore

In celebration of raising our first $100K for the Vijayaloka Centre Development, we’re hosting an off-site Dharma Curry Night & Disco!!

It's happening at: St. Lukes Hall, Enmore (just a few blocks up Enmore Road from the Sydney Buddhist Centre).

The night kicks off with vegan curries and social time. At 7:30pm the dancing begins, starting with disco and moving into an hour of 5Rhythms at 9:30pm.
DJs on board are DJ Kashishi and DJ JP, with a special specDRAGular performance.

Dress: classic disco or flowing threads
Tickets: $20 presale or $25 on the door
(Curry will be available for an additional $15)
All proceeds from the night go to Vijayaloka

https://sydneybuddhistcentre.org.au/events/the-100000-dharma-disco

02/03/2026

Saturday 7 March
11:30am – 1pm
Sydney Buddhist Centre, Newtown

A pūjā is a traditional Buddhist ritual that includes chanting, offerings, and readings. Every so often we gather either on or near the full moon to share this practice.

All are welcome, whether or not you have taken part in pūjā before.

19/02/2026

Summer Working With Nature
Retreat
Friday 27 November – Sunday 1 March
Vijayaloka Retreat Centre, Minto Heights

A precious opportunity to come together and share the
maintenance work needed to keep our retreat centre,
Vijayaloka, beautiful and functional. Usually these
retreats involve taking care of both the buildings and
surrounding bushland, alongside gentle study,
discussion and meditation. An enjoyable and
productive weekend for newcomers as well as old
hands, and a way to give back that is practical and
meaningful.

https://sydneybuddhistcentre.org.au/retreats/summer-working-with-nature-retreat-2026

12/02/2026

'Approaching Enlightenment' 6-week course
Every other Saturday 4pm – 6pm for 6 weeks starting 14 March
Sydney Buddhist Centre (24 Enmore Rd. Newtown)

Ritual is the area of Buddhist practice that receives the least amount of attention. This course is for both sceptical and enquiring practitioners. The Sevenfold Pūjā is the focus of the course, and through it many other ritual activities, symbols, and implements are explained.

The course ends with an optional retreat, and all participants receive a copy of the book 'Approaching Enlightenment: A Guidebook for Buddhist Ritual' (Windhorse, 2024) as part of the course fee..

https://sydneybuddhistcentre.org.au/classes/approaching-enlightenment

30/01/2026

Full Moon Puja
Saturday 31st January 11:30am - 12:30pm
Sydney Buddhist Centre, 24 Enmore Rd. Newtown

A pūjā is a traditional Buddhist ritual that includes chanting, offerings, and readings. Every so often we gather either on or near the full moon to share this practice.

All are welcome, whether or not you have taken part in pūjā before.

19/01/2026

Summer Eleventh Step & Recovery Retreat
Friday 30 January – Sunday 1 February
Vijayaloka Retreat Centre, Minto Heights

Set up for the year ahead with a weekend of meditation and mindfulness practice, geared towards recovery from the addictions holding us back from a life of freedom! Set in tranquil bushland, this retreat is ideal for learning and practising meditation – a great opportunity to start your practice or take it deeper, in supportive conditions with like-minded people, and allow some kindness and mindfulness into your life.

All welcome, no experience necessary.

https://sydneybuddhistcentre.org.au/retreats/summer-eleventh-step-and-recovery-retreat-2026

16/01/2026

Dharma Mornings
Saturday 17 January, 9:30am – 11:30am
Sydney Buddhist Centre
24 Enmore Road, Newtown (& online)

Each week, our Dharma Mornings run in person and online. First, we explore one of two Buddhist meditations, followed by an introduction to an aspect of Buddhism with an opportunity for discussion. This week, the first in a series on Pali Canon Teachings, Dharmagatu will tell us about the Bahiya Sutta, known as the quickest path to awakening.

All welcome!

https://sydneybuddhistcentre.org.au/classes/dharma-morning

29/12/2025

New Year Pūjā
Wednesday 31 December 7pm – 8:30pm
Sydney Buddhist Centre, 24 Enmore Road, Newtown

Join us for a New Year’s Sevenfold Avalokiteshvara Pūjā grounded in Bodhicitta and loving-kindness for all beings. Together, we reflect with care on the year we are leaving and cultivate compassion, gratitude, and wise intention.

May we release 2025 with mindfulness and enter 2026 with open hearts, clarity, and a renewed compassion to benefit all beings.

https://sydneybuddhistcentre.org.au/events/new-year-puja-2025

Address

24 Enmore Road
Newtown, NSW
2042

Telephone

+61295190440

Website

http://www.sydneybuddhistcentre.org.au/

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