Sangha Day is one of three festival days celebrating each of the Three Jewels. A day of rejoicing in the Sangha, the spiritual community, and our connection with one another. This will be an opportunity to re-gather our community and celebrate all that has held us together through these long months. Hosted by the Women's… Read More Sangha Day Festival
The Nature of Mind project, brings together the work of experts in the field of neuroscience, Buddhist thought and psychology to explore the mind, in all its mystery. The project will offer opportunities to connect with the wider Triratna Sangha online as well as in person events organised by local Centres. This will be an… Read More The Nature of Mind: Oceania Launch with Maitreyabandhu and team
'What's The Matter?': Exploring the Work of Iain McGilchrist Join us for our first morning seminar, with Lokeshvara and Vajrajyoti, exploring the nature of mind through the lens of the work of Iain McGilchrist, whose latest release 'The Matter With Things' traverses the fields of neurobiology ontology, epistemology and metaphysics, with stark implications for our… Read More The Nature of Mind: Monthly Seminar
Near Death Experiences: Wisdom of Impermanence Join us for a most fascinating event exploring Penny Sartori’s work on near death experiences in-depth. This interactive zoom seminar, led by Dharmamati, will focus on clips of Penny's conversation with Maitreyabandhu. There will also be a chance to discuss the concepts further in breakout groups and a Q&A.… Read More The Nature of Mind: Monthly Seminar
Wisdom of Impermanence Explore the nature of your mind and transform it with meditation guidance from experienced Buddhist teachers. This week Sona will lead the meditations, focusing on learnings from the monthly seminar and discussion. ‘Near death experiences have previously been considered unworthy of science but, now that these experiences are being seriously acknowledged and are… Read More The Nature of Mind: Meditation Masterclass
The Buddha Day Festival is a day to celebrate the arising of an Enlightened Being into the world over 2500 years ago - the Buddha. At the Melbourne Buddhist Centre we mark this wondrous event with meditation, talks about the Buddha, and ritual. Everyone is invited to celebrate this day. This year's festival is being… Read More Buddha Day Festival
MBC Fundraising Event Join us at the MBC Arts & Music Festival, for an evening of celebration and collective sharing of the musical and artistic talents of our Melbourne sangha. Hosted by Dantacitta, and featuring live performances, readings, and a silent arts auction, with plenty of homemade vegan snacks and sweets for sale. Help raise… Read More Arts & Music Festival
Online Zoom with Shantigarbha About the Author Shantigarbha is a Buddhist mediator, activist and author. He is an experienced teacher of both Buddhism and Nonviolent Communication (NVC). After studying Classics and Philosophy at Keble College, Oxford, he devoted himself full-time to the Buddha’s teachings. Ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in 1996, he was given… Read More The Burning House – Book Launch
Listening with a Loving Heart Mettaful Connection and the Speech Precepts Join Sudaya for a day of connecting to our intentions when communicating, and exploring how the speech precepts support us with our wish for authentic communication. Open to women Order Members and Mitras of the Triratna Buddhist Community Venue: Melbourne Buddhist Centre/ 23 David… Read More Women’s Order/Mitra Day
Online Zoom with Satyadasa Rijumayi will be interviewing Satyadasa on the ups and down of spiritual practice, and personal stories from his new book 'The Sound Of One Hand'. "I’m just pretending to be a Buddhist. I’m only on this solitary retreat because I’ve heard it’s a good idea ... successful people don’t need to meditate in… Read More The Sound of One Hand – Book Launch
Dharma Day, one of the three principal festivals in the Buddhist calendar, celebrates the gift of the Dharma, the Teachings of the Buddha. These Truth Teachings revealed by the Buddha have evolved over the last 2500 years into a path that we too can follow to transform our heart and mind. Come along for a… Read More Dharma Day Festival
Jai Bhim! We are very pleased to welcome Mr Rajratna Ambedkar, the great grandson of Dr B. R. Ambedkar, and president of the Buddhist Society of India, who will be visiting Melbourne during the week of the 66th Dhammachakra Pravartan Day - an annual celebration of the mass conversion to Buddhism of Dr Ambedkar and… Read More A Visit from Rajratna Ambedkar
A day to explore who is the bodhisattva Green Tara, and to bring her into being through creative activities. Join Sudaya and Naomi in this practice day of connecting with the "mother of liberation." Open to all women and gender diverse people who are familiar with our meditation practices Venue: Melbourne Buddhist Centre/ 23 David… Read More Green Tara Practice Day
Enter the compassionate and mysterious realm of Padmasambhava Known as the second Buddha, Padmasambhava is credited with bringing Buddhism to Tibet. Each year, he is celebrated by many Buddhist traditions around the world. Our evening begins with a short talk, hearing from his life story, and listening to a devotional song. Then, join us for… Read More Celebrating Padmasambhava Day
From Experience: Three Sadhus for Triratna Institutions! On the anniversary of Bhante's death, join Buddhadasa for a day seminar with anecdotes of his relationship and friendship with Sangharakshita, and reminiscing on his 52 years of involvement with, and commitment to, our Triratna institutions, with emphasis on their crucial relationship to the Five Spiritual Faculties. His… Read More Order/Mitra Day Seminar with Buddhadasa
Sangha Day is one of three annual festival days celebrating each of the Three Jewels. A day of rejoicing in the Sangha, the spiritual community, and our connection with one another. Everyone is welcome to discover the spirit of Sangha. Come along for a shared lunch after the morning meditation class, and stay for talks… Read More Sangha Day Festival
Come together for a New Year's Eve with a difference! Join your spiritual friends for a night of celebration, meditation and reflection at the Melbourne Buddhist Centre. We will mark the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023 by participating in a rousing Buddhist ritual. Let's start 2023 inspired, open hearted, and in good company. Venue:… Read More New Year’s Eve Gathering
A day retreat to bring clarity and set intentions for the new year Would you like to welcome the new year with confidence and clarity? Are you interested in mindfulness and deepening your capacity to listen to your body's wisdom? Come along to this day retreat where you will have the opportunity to pause and… Read More Let your body guide you into the new year
MBC Fundraising Event Join us for an evening of celebration and collective sharing of the musical and artistic talents of our Melbourne Sangha, featuring an incredible lineup of live performances, readings, and homemade food and craft stalls. All proceeds from this event go towards supporting the running of the MBC. Help us raise some funds!… Read More Music, Art & Food Festival
Everyone is welcome on Thursday Night with drop-in meditation classes at 7pm for regular meditators and an intro class for those with no meditation experience. Learn to meditate with instruction and guidance from an experienced meditation practitioner while meditating with others. At 8pm, be a part of a special event in the Buddhist calendar, the… Read More Thursday Night – Meditation and Parinirvana Puja
This year's first rainbow get-together at the Melbourne Buddhist Centre An opportunity for LGBTQIA+ folk to gather and learn more about Buddhist meditation, by joining some guided practice, sharing informal discussion, and BYO shared lunch. A range of experience with meditation welcome. Led by Karunanita and Naomi. Open to LGBTQIA+ people over 18 years old In-person at… Read More Shared practice for LGBTQIA+ folk
A Fundraising Event for Turkey and Syria Earthquake Victims and the Turkish Sangha Join us at the Melbourne Buddhist Centre for a special fundraiser event in support of the victims of the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. These devastating earthquakes have left hundreds of thousands of people and animals without homes, food, and basic… Read More Rebuilding Hope
You are warmly invited to celebrate Buddha Day among friends at the MBC on Saturday 6th May. Buddha Day, also known as Wesak, is the most important day of the year on the Buddhist calendar and is celebrated by Buddhists around the world. It marks the historical moment approximately 2600 years ago when Siddhartha Gautama… Read More Buddha Day Festival
Join us for an evening of celebration and collective sharing of the musical and artistic talents of our Melbourne Sangha, featuring an incredible lineup of live performances, readings, and homemade food and craft stalls. All proceeds from this event go towards supporting the running of the MBC. Help us raise some funds! If you have talents… Read More Arts in Autumn
An opportunity for LGBTQIA+ folk to gather and learn more about Buddhist meditation, by joining some guided practice, sharing discussion, and afternoon tea. A range of experience with meditation welcome. Led by Karunanita and Naomi. Open to LGBTQIA+ people over 18 years old In-person at the MBC/ Pay What You Can (suggested $10 entry) Doors open from 1.30pm Led by
Join us in celebrating Dharma Day, the festival commemorating the Buddha's first teaching. The Melbourne Buddhist Centre is hosting a day filled with spiritual reflection, meditation, and community. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting out, come immerse yourself in the teachings of the Buddha and connect with like-minded individuals. Through talks and discussions,… Read More Dharma Day Festival
The Meditation Day Retreats are a monthly opportunity for us to go deeper and take our meditation practice to new horizons. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the companionship of other meditators. The retreat comprises six periods of meditation of 30-40 minutes duration, interspersed by walking meditation or stretching breaks. This… Read More Meditation Day Retreat – July 2023
A Day of Meditation, Talks, and Discussion for Members of our Order/Mitra Sangha Drawing on Sangharakshita's presentation of the greater mandala of aesthetic appreciation, we offer a creative approach to exploring this theme. The relishing of things begins within a mandala. A mandala of pure beauty that arises from compassion for all things. Be with… Read More The Relishing of Things: A Winter Warmer
The Meditation Day Retreats are a monthly opportunity for us to go deeper and take our meditation practice to new horizons. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the companionship of other meditators. The retreat comprises six periods of meditation of 30-40 minutes duration, interspersed by walking meditation or stretching breaks. This… Read More Meditation Day Retreat – August 2023
Share Your Talents with Sangha Join us at our next Arts & Music Festival, for an evening of celebration and collective sharing of the musical and artistic talents of our Melbourne Sangha, featuring live performances, readings, and artworks. If you have talents you would like to share, or artwork you’re willing to donate / display,… Read More Arts & Music Festival
An opportunity for LGBTQIA+ folk to gather and learn more about Buddhist meditation, by joining some guided practice, sharing discussion, and afternoon tea. A range of experience with meditation welcome. Led by Karunanita and Naomi. Open to LGBTQIA+ people over 18 years old In-person at the MBC/ Pay What You Can (suggested $10 entry) Doors open from 1.30pm Led By
The Meditation Day Retreats are a monthly opportunity for us to go deeper and take our meditation practice to new horizons. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the companionship of other meditators. The retreat comprises six periods of meditation of 30-40 minutes duration, interspersed by walking meditation or stretching breaks. This… Read More Meditation Day Retreat – September 2023
Invoking Padmasambhava Enter the mysterious realm of Padmasambhava, the revered spiritual master credited with bringing Buddhism to Tibet, and celebrated by many Buddhist traditions around the world. See how his life, liberation, and teachings can help us develop courage and clarity, as we embark on a journey of transformation to discover the untapped potential within… Read More Men’s Day Retreat
The Meditation Day Retreats are a monthly opportunity for us to go deeper and take our meditation practice to new horizons. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the companionship of other meditators. The retreat comprises six periods of meditation of 30-40 minutes duration, interspersed by walking meditation or stretching breaks. This… Read More Meditation Day Retreat – October 2023
The Meditation Day Retreats are a monthly opportunity for us to go deeper and take our meditation practice to new horizons. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the companionship of other meditators. The retreat comprises six periods of meditation of 30-40 minutes duration, interspersed by walking meditation or stretching breaks. This… Read More Meditation Day Retreat – November 2023
Samuel Johnson & Sigalaka | The Ideal of Spiritual Friendship As a forerunner to our Sangha Day festival on Saturday, Nov. 25th, Buddhadasa is offering a day seminar for Order members on The Ideal of Spiritual Friendship. It will begin with a study of Samuel Johnson's 'An Ode to Friendship', composed many years before the… Read More Order Day Seminar with Buddhadasa
Sangha Day is one of three annual festival days celebrating each of the Three Jewels. The Melbourne Buddhist Centre is hosting a day of rejoicing in the Sangha, the spiritual community of those who follow the Buddha's teachings. Whether you're new to our community, or have been involved for a long time, all are welcome… Read More Sangha Day Festival
Bookings closed - contact office@melbournebuddhistcentre.org.au for enquiries Kalyana Mitrata and the Four Tantric Rights "By the red Rite of Fascination you draw the transcendental towards you, By the white Rite of Pacification you subdue demons, By the black Rite of Destruction you destroy negative forces. And with the Yellow Rite of Prospering you foster the… Read More Order/Mitra Online Retreat with Lokeshvara
The Cremation Ground as Spiritual Practice Join us at 8pm after our intro and regulars meditation class for a special puja and celebratory shrine in honour of Padmasambhava. Led by Shantidevi. Venue: Melbourne Buddhist Centre/ 23 David Street/ Brunswick All Welcome – No Booking Necessary: $20/ $11 Concession
The Meditation Day Retreats are a monthly opportunity for us to go deeper and take our meditation practice to new horizons. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the companionship of other meditators. The retreat comprises six periods of meditation of 30-40 minutes duration, interspersed by walking meditation or stretching breaks. This… Read More Meditation Day Retreat – December 2023