Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia

17/05/2026

He who keeps his mind on pleasant objects, who is uncontrolled in his senses, immoderate in his food, and is lazy and lacking in energy, will certainly be overwhelmed by Mara, just as stormy winds uproot a weak tree.

—Buddha

28/02/2026

Big thanks to Mark Fowler

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

09/01/2026

"VATTAKAPARITTA"
The Quail's Protection
Athi Loke silaguno saccam soceyyanuddaya
Tena saccena kahami
Saccakiriyanianuttaram
Avajjitva Dhammabalam Saritva Pubbake Jine

SACCABALAMAVASSAYA
SACCAKIRIYAMAKASAHAM
SANTI PAKKHA APATTANA
SANTI PADA AVAN CANA
MATA PITA CA NIKKHANTA JATAVEDA PATIKKAMA SAHA SACCE KATE MAYHAM MAHAPAJJALITO SIKKHI
VAJJESI SOLASA KARISANI UDAKAM PATVA YATHA SIKKHI
SACCENA ME SAMO NATTHI ESA ME SACCAPARAMI " TI

TRANSLATION:
IN THE WORLD THERE IS THE QUALITY OF VIRTUE, TRUTH, PURITY AND COMPASSION TOO;
I, ACCORDING WITH TRUTH SHALL MAKE AN UNSURPASSED TRUTH -ASSEVERATION REFLECTING ON THE POWER OF THE DHAMMA AND CALLING TO MIND THE CONQUERORS IN THE PAST , DEPENDING ON THIS POWER OF TRUTH I MADE A TRUTH ASSEVERATION : 'HERE ARE WINGS THAT DO NOT FLY, HERE ARE FEET WHICH DO NOT WALK , AND MOTHER AND FATHER HAVE FLED AWAY,.
JATAVEDA THE FIRE : GO BACK !
THIS ACT OF MINE I MADE WITH TRUTH , THE GREAT BLAZING CRESTED FLAMES AVOIDED SIXTEEN LENGTHS OF LAND LIKE THE FIRE THAT HAS TO WATER REACHED . FOR TRUTH MY EQUAL THERE IS NOT . THIS IS MY PERFECTION OF TRUTH' THE BUDDHA

06/04/2025

Dear Friends in the Dhamma,

The World Fellowship of Buddhists Standing Committee on Women invites you to attend an online talk on Saturday 26th April 2025 presented by our honourable guest, Venerable Dr. Anil Sakya (Phra Brahamashakyavamshavisuddhi), on the topic ‘Women in Buddhism - Bringing Tradition and Modern Perspectives’. The talk will be presented on Zoom at 3pm Bangkok time on 26th April 2025 (6pm Melbourne Time).

Our BDCU Members and friends in Melbourne are most welcome to join us at the Buddhist Discussion Centre to watch the talk.

Link to Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6689749216?omn=83399139578

Meeting ID: 668 974 9216

We hope you can join us for this talk.

Yours in the Dhamma,

The WFB Standing Committee on Women

27/01/2025

27/01/2025

02/01/2025

We led a five day meditation course from the 27th of Dec to the 31st of Dec