The basic message of Buddhism is simple:
- we can’t depend on anything to be permanent
- our actions have consequences
- we can change for the better
- Buddhism speaks to all kinds of people regardless of their gender, gender identity, race, sexuality or nationality.
We present a range of classes, seminars and retreats and for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, offering the opportunity to expand your understanding of Buddhism, its principles and practices.
June 2019
Thursday Evening Drop-in Meditation & Dharma Activity
Each Thursday evening we offer two meditation sessions; one for those with little or no experience, and other for those experienced with our practises. Newcomers welcome! On alternate weeks we lead through either the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana (Development of Loving Kindness) meditation practice. We meditate from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, then have a tea break. After the break we offer one of a range of activities, perhaps a talk, a discussion, or a workshop related to Dharma practice. No booking…
Find out more »Young Melbourne Buddhists
Come and join the Young Melbourne Buddhists, a group of 18 to 35 year-olds that explore meditation and Buddhism in an open, shared context, that encourages authenticity. The content is relevant and practical to young people’s lives, and a whole lot of fun. See our Facebook page for upcoming events. Saturdays 5:00pm – 7:30pm Facebook Page – YoungMelbourneBuddhists Email - youngmelbournebuddhists@gmail.com
Find out more »Thursday Evening Drop-in Meditation & Dharma Activity
Each Thursday evening we offer two meditation sessions; one for those with little or no experience, and other for those experienced with our practises. Newcomers welcome! On alternate weeks we lead through either the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana (Development of Loving Kindness) meditation practice. We meditate from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, then have a tea break. After the break we offer one of a range of activities, perhaps a talk, a discussion, or a workshop related to Dharma practice. No booking…
Find out more »Young Melbourne Buddhists
Come and join the Young Melbourne Buddhists, a group of 18 to 35 year-olds that explore meditation and Buddhism in an open, shared context, that encourages authenticity. The content is relevant and practical to young people’s lives, and a whole lot of fun. See our Facebook page for upcoming events. Saturdays 5:00pm – 7:30pm Facebook Page – YoungMelbourneBuddhists Email - youngmelbournebuddhists@gmail.com
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Teen Practice Day – Kindness and Compassion for Ourselves and Others
Are you aged 13 to 17? Would you like your thoughts to be kinder to yourself? How could we be more considerate and gentle towards others? Bring a parent or guardian (anyone you trust who is over 18, to support one another). Guided meditation, separate teen/guardian discussions, shared lunch and activities. For those familiar with our meditation practices. Sunday 30 June, 10am to 3pm Adults $15, Teenagers $10 Bring vegan/vegetarian food to share for lunch. Booking Essential: Click Here to Book…
Find out more »July 2019
Thursday Evening Drop-in Meditation & Dharma Activity
Each Thursday evening we offer two meditation sessions; one for those with little or no experience, and other for those experienced with our practises. Newcomers welcome! On alternate weeks we lead through either the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana (Development of Loving Kindness) meditation practice. We meditate from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, then have a tea break. After the break we offer one of a range of activities, perhaps a talk, a discussion, or a workshop related to Dharma practice. No booking…
Find out more »Young Melbourne Buddhists
Come and join the Young Melbourne Buddhists, a group of 18 to 35 year-olds that explore meditation and Buddhism in an open, shared context, that encourages authenticity. The content is relevant and practical to young people’s lives, and a whole lot of fun. See our Facebook page for upcoming events. Saturdays 5:00pm – 7:30pm Facebook Page – YoungMelbourneBuddhists Email - youngmelbournebuddhists@gmail.com
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Kindness Behaviour Training – 8 Week Course
This Kindness Behaviour Training (KBT) course is designed by Dr Paramabandhu Groves and Dr Jed Shamel and explores a variety of themes ......a forest of kindness, the forgiving heart, listening to the heart, kindness in the universe, mindful acceptance- turning towards difficulties through reflection, exercises and various meditation techniques. Excerpts from the course book Mindful Emotion: “Kindness is like a road: it can take us on a long journey that in time may have far-reaching consequences and embrace other qualities…
Find out more »Thursday Evening Drop-in Meditation & Dharma Activity
Each Thursday evening we offer two meditation sessions; one for those with little or no experience, and other for those experienced with our practises. Newcomers welcome! On alternate weeks we lead through either the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana (Development of Loving Kindness) meditation practice. We meditate from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, then have a tea break. After the break we offer one of a range of activities, perhaps a talk, a discussion, or a workshop related to Dharma practice. No booking…
Find out more »Young Melbourne Buddhists
Come and join the Young Melbourne Buddhists, a group of 18 to 35 year-olds that explore meditation and Buddhism in an open, shared context, that encourages authenticity. The content is relevant and practical to young people’s lives, and a whole lot of fun. See our Facebook page for upcoming events. Saturdays 5:00pm – 7:30pm Facebook Page – YoungMelbourneBuddhists Email - youngmelbournebuddhists@gmail.com
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“Open to Life” On the Page: Writing and Receptivity
The ‘mandala approach’ to the Triratna system of practice places spiritual receptivity at the centre of the mandala. In Vessantara’s words, ‘this means that at the heart of the spiritual life is this open, receptive awareness that is not seeing everything in terms of its use value for the self, but values, appreciates and enjoys things, people and qualities for their own sake’. Emphasising openness to the mind’s natural creativity, this day retreat explores creative writing as means of cultivating spiritual…
Find out more »Thursday Evening Drop-in Meditation & Dharma Activity
Each Thursday evening we offer two meditation sessions; one for those with little or no experience, and other for those experienced with our practises. Newcomers welcome! On alternate weeks we lead through either the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana (Development of Loving Kindness) meditation practice. We meditate from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, then have a tea break. After the break we offer one of a range of activities, perhaps a talk, a discussion, or a workshop related to Dharma practice. No booking…
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Dharma Day Festival
The Dharma Day festival celebrates the Buddha's decision to share his teachings with others. This Turning of the Wheel of the Dharma has been passed onto us today. At the MBC, a day of meditation, devotion practice and dharma talks in celebration of the Buddha's teachings that guide and inspire our practice of the Buddhist Path. Program 11am - 12pm Saturday Morning Meditation Class 12.15pm - 1.15pm Shared Lunch - Bring vegan/vegetarian food to share…
Find out more »Thursday Evening Drop-in Meditation & Dharma Activity
Each Thursday evening we offer two meditation sessions; one for those with little or no experience, and other for those experienced with our practises. Newcomers welcome! On alternate weeks we lead through either the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana (Development of Loving Kindness) meditation practice. We meditate from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, then have a tea break. After the break we offer one of a range of activities, perhaps a talk, a discussion, or a workshop related to Dharma practice. No booking…
Find out more »Young Melbourne Buddhists
Come and join the Young Melbourne Buddhists, a group of 18 to 35 year-olds that explore meditation and Buddhism in an open, shared context, that encourages authenticity. The content is relevant and practical to young people’s lives, and a whole lot of fun. See our Facebook page for upcoming events. Saturdays 5:00pm – 7:30pm Facebook Page – YoungMelbourneBuddhists Email - youngmelbournebuddhists@gmail.com
Find out more »August 2019
Thursday Evening Drop-in Meditation & Dharma Activity
Each Thursday evening we offer two meditation sessions; one for those with little or no experience, and other for those experienced with our practises. Newcomers welcome! On alternate weeks we lead through either the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana (Development of Loving Kindness) meditation practice. We meditate from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, then have a tea break. After the break we offer one of a range of activities, perhaps a talk, a discussion, or a workshop related to Dharma practice. No booking…
Find out more »Young Melbourne Buddhists
Come and join the Young Melbourne Buddhists, a group of 18 to 35 year-olds that explore meditation and Buddhism in an open, shared context, that encourages authenticity. The content is relevant and practical to young people’s lives, and a whole lot of fun. See our Facebook page for upcoming events. Saturdays 5:00pm – 7:30pm Facebook Page – YoungMelbourneBuddhists Email - youngmelbournebuddhists@gmail.com
Find out more »Thursday Evening Drop-in Meditation & Dharma Activity
Each Thursday evening we offer two meditation sessions; one for those with little or no experience, and other for those experienced with our practises. Newcomers welcome! On alternate weeks we lead through either the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana (Development of Loving Kindness) meditation practice. We meditate from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, then have a tea break. After the break we offer one of a range of activities, perhaps a talk, a discussion, or a workshop related to Dharma practice. No booking…
Find out more »Young Melbourne Buddhists
Come and join the Young Melbourne Buddhists, a group of 18 to 35 year-olds that explore meditation and Buddhism in an open, shared context, that encourages authenticity. The content is relevant and practical to young people’s lives, and a whole lot of fun. See our Facebook page for upcoming events. Saturdays 5:00pm – 7:30pm Facebook Page – YoungMelbourneBuddhists Email - youngmelbournebuddhists@gmail.com
Find out more »Thursday Evening Drop-in Meditation & Dharma Activity
Each Thursday evening we offer two meditation sessions; one for those with little or no experience, and other for those experienced with our practises. Newcomers welcome! On alternate weeks we lead through either the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana (Development of Loving Kindness) meditation practice. We meditate from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, then have a tea break. After the break we offer one of a range of activities, perhaps a talk, a discussion, or a workshop related to Dharma practice. No booking…
Find out more »Young Melbourne Buddhists
Come and join the Young Melbourne Buddhists, a group of 18 to 35 year-olds that explore meditation and Buddhism in an open, shared context, that encourages authenticity. The content is relevant and practical to young people’s lives, and a whole lot of fun. See our Facebook page for upcoming events. Saturdays 5:00pm – 7:30pm Facebook Page – YoungMelbourneBuddhists Email - youngmelbournebuddhists@gmail.com
Find out more »Thursday Evening Drop-in Meditation & Dharma Activity
Each Thursday evening we offer two meditation sessions; one for those with little or no experience, and other for those experienced with our practises. Newcomers welcome! On alternate weeks we lead through either the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana (Development of Loving Kindness) meditation practice. We meditate from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, then have a tea break. After the break we offer one of a range of activities, perhaps a talk, a discussion, or a workshop related to Dharma practice. No booking…
Find out more »Young Melbourne Buddhists
Come and join the Young Melbourne Buddhists, a group of 18 to 35 year-olds that explore meditation and Buddhism in an open, shared context, that encourages authenticity. The content is relevant and practical to young people’s lives, and a whole lot of fun. See our Facebook page for upcoming events. Saturdays 5:00pm – 7:30pm Facebook Page – YoungMelbourneBuddhists Email - youngmelbournebuddhists@gmail.com
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Buddhism Now – A 6 Week Intro Course
Buddhism Now is a 6 weeks course exploring the essential Buddhist principles that have the potential to change your life. Join Members of the Triratna Buddhist Order to explore and make sense of the many inspiring teachings that have come down to us from the Buddhist Tradition. Learn the core teachings and practices, and discover their relevance and application to everyday life. There will be ample opportunity for questions and discussion to clarify the teachings. ‘What the Buddha attained, we…
Find out more »Thursday Evening Drop-in Meditation & Dharma Activity
Each Thursday evening we offer two meditation sessions; one for those with little or no experience, and other for those experienced with our practises. Newcomers welcome! On alternate weeks we lead through either the Mindfulness of Breathing or the Metta Bhavana (Development of Loving Kindness) meditation practice. We meditate from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, then have a tea break. After the break we offer one of a range of activities, perhaps a talk, a discussion, or a workshop related to Dharma practice. No booking…
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