Compassion and Emptiness - Now Fully Booked For Order Members and Mitra of the Triratna Buddhist Community Benevolence - metta - and compassion, as taught by the Buddha, are essentially boundless liberations of the mind. The familiar practices with 5 or 6 stages are entry points which enable us to engage with our afflictive emotions -… Read More 6 Day Retreat led by Tejananda
In Triratna, our system of practice is a dynamic mandala of five principles. We progressively integrate mind and body, samatha and vipassana, and discover the power of skillful and positive mental states. Then, directly penetrating and dispelling our delusions, we open ever-more to the wonder of what is. Thus, at last, we can wake up… Read More The Dynamic Mandala – Open Day Retreat Led by Tejananda
A day retreat led by Udara, meditating and reflecting on the teachings of the Buddha from the Dhammapada, some of the earliest and most profound expressions of Buddhist wisdom. Feel the presence of the Buddha build throughout the day and connect to the spirit of the Enlightened Mind. "All conditioned things are impermanent. When one… Read More In the Presence of the Buddha – Day Retreat
This event has been cancelled due to the temporary closure of the Melbourne Buddhist Centre. Subscribe to the News Post for further updates. This retreat is offered monthly as an opportunity for us to go deeper in our meditation practice. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the companionship of other meditators.… Read More Meditation Day Retreat – March 2020 – Cancelled
This retreat is offered monthly as an opportunity for us to go deeper in our meditation practice. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the companionship of other meditators. Led by Padmasiddhi and Apada. The retreat has three periods of meditation of 30-40 minutes duration, interspersed by walking meditation. This structure allows… Read More Meditation Half Day Retreat – July 2020
Motivation and inspiration are essential for engaging the Buddhist path. These are best acheived by ways that arouse energy and enable cultivation of skillful states of mind. We shall explore how best to do this both for meditation practice and the daily life of work and in relating to other people and the world. Join Siladasa… Read More Men’s Half Day Retreat – Cultivating Skillful Energy in the Dharma Life
This online retreat is offered monthly as an opportunity for us to go deeper in our meditation practice. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the companionship of other meditators. Led by Padmasiddhi and Apada. The retreat has three periods of meditation of 30-40 minutes duration, interspersed by walking meditation. This structure… Read More Meditation Half Day Retreat – August 2020
Join Maitripala and Dantacitta for this half day zoom event for women Mitras and Order Members. Do you love or hate devotional practice? Together let's explore our responses to devotional practice. Bhante talked about ritual as 'shared action’. What did he mean? Could collective devotion and ritual potentially fuel compassionate activity?We will finish our time together engaging in devotional practice. “ If you leave out devotion… Read More Women Order/Mitra Zoom Event
Online Zoom Meeting This online retreat is offered monthly as an opportunity for us to go deeper in our meditation practice. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the companionship of other meditators. Led by Padmasiddhi and Apada. The retreat has three periods of meditation of 30-40 minutes duration, interspersed by short… Read More Meditation Half Day Retreat – September 2020
Bookings Closed Online Zoom Retreat Practising the Brahma Viharas as a path to insight The Brahma Viharas, or the development loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity are a path to insight and transformation of the heart. We will explore these qualities and how we can bring them more into our lives. We will connect with… Read More Women’s Online Weekend Retreat
Online Zoom Meeting With our lives shrinking a little with the pandemic; many are turning to simple joys and it’s now a good opportunity to explore renunciation in a proactive and positive way. What’s holding you back from feeling content with our present experience? What views about yourself are complicating your life? When do you… Read More Order/Mitra Half Day
Online Zoom Meeting This online retreat is offered monthly as an opportunity for us to go deeper in our meditation practice. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the companionship of other meditators. Led by Padmasiddhi and Apada. The retreat has three periods of meditation of 30-40 minutes duration, interspersed by short… Read More Meditation Half Day Retreat – October 2020
Online Zoom Meeting This online retreat is offered monthly as an opportunity for us to go deeper in our meditation practice. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the companionship of other meditators. Led by Padmasiddhi and Apada. The retreat has three periods of meditation of 30-40 minutes duration, interspersed by short… Read More Meditation Half Day Retreat – November 2020
In Person Retreat at the Melbourne Buddhist Centre This meditation retreat is offered monthly as an opportunity for us to go deeper in our meditation practice. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the companionship of other meditators. Led by Padmasiddhi and Apada. The retreat has three periods of meditation of 30-40… Read More Half Day Meditation Retreat – December 2020
Meditation Day Retreats return to the MBC for 2021 These meditation day retreats are offered monthly as an opportunity for us to go deeper in our meditation practice. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the companionship of other meditators. Led by Padmasiddhi and Apada. The retreat has six periods of meditation of 30-40… Read More Meditation Day Retreat – January 2021
The Radical Acceptance of Everything Venue: Wesburn Recreation Camp/25 Madeley Drive/ Wesburn/ Victoria Booking Essential: $230 Waged/ $190 Low Waged/ $130 Concession Led By
These meditation day retreats are offered monthly as an opportunity for us to go deeper in our meditation practice. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the companionship of other meditators. Led by Padmasiddhi and Apada. The retreat has six periods of meditation of 30-40 minutes duration, interspersed by walking meditation or stretching breaks.… Read More Meditation Day Retreat – February 2021
Connecting In With Our Meditation Practice Connecting in with our meditation experience. Together in this session we will explore ; Why do we meditate? What are the elements in our meditation practice that are particularly alive for us? Has our inspiration and intention in our meditation practice changed over time ? Are there other things to… Read More Mitra Meditation Half Day
These meditation day retreats are offered monthly as an opportunity for us to go deeper in our meditation practice. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the companionship of other meditators. Led by Padmasiddhi and Apada. The retreat has six periods of meditation of 30-40 minutes duration, interspersed by walking meditation or stretching breaks.… Read More Meditation Day Retreat – March 2021
Creativity and Imagination To fully embrace the Dharma life, there must be a growing confidence-trust in the Buddha, his teachings and methods. In this retreat for men familiar with our meditation practices, we shall explore ways to deepen our heart’s response to the Three Jewels. The experienced retreat team will encourage creativity and imagination in a… Read More Men’s Open Retreat
Join Siladasa at the remote bush of Baanya Biami for a retreat exploring the mind in nature's elements, inspired by the songs of Tibet's great yogi, Milarepa. This retreat will span 5 days over the Easter break, allowing an opportunity to discover new depths in the company of others. Venue: Baanya Biami/ 220 Marshalls Road/… Read More Easter Retreat 2021
These meditation day retreats are offered monthly as an opportunity for us to go deeper in our meditation practice. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the companionship of other meditators. Led by Padmasiddhi and Apada. The retreat has six periods of meditation of 30-40 minutes duration, interspersed by walking meditation or stretching breaks.… Read More Meditation Day Retreat – April 2021
Join us at the MBC and expand your meditation toolbox, deepening your experience of mindfulness, letting go and Metta. This half day event will include meditation, short talks and creative exercises. Led by Manjusiddha and Dantacitta Open to all Mitras Booking Essential: $30 Waged/ $20 Concession
Has it ever worked? The pursuit of happiness explored through Dharma practice Using the Metta Bhavana as an exploration of our wish for happiness and discovering what really makes us happy. A day retreat led by Sudaya for women wanting to deepen their practice of the Metta Bhavana. Venue: Melbourne Buddhist Centre/ Brunswick Open to… Read More Day Retreat for Women
These meditation day retreats are offered monthly as an opportunity for us to go deeper in our meditation practice. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the companionship of other meditators. Led by Padmasiddhi and Apada. The retreat has six periods of meditation of 30-40 minutes duration, interspersed by walking meditation or stretching breaks.… Read More Meditation Day Retreat – June 2021
Fully Booked - Contact the MBC to be placed on a waiting list A Day of meditation, reflection and discussion Using the pithy, evocative verses of the Dhammapada as a gateway into deepening our understanding of the Dharma through meditation, reflection and discussion. If you have your own copy of the Dhammapada, please feel free to… Read More Women’s Day Retreat – Verses from the Dhammapada
Online Zoom Retreat Much of what we gain through mindfulness and meditation comes from letting go of our habits of mind; habits that keep us from enjoying the greater freedoms of being more awake to spiritual truths. In this retreat we will see how such a simple practice as being mindful of our experience can… Read More Reality and Mindfulness Zoom Retreat
Using Buddhist parables and imagery of plant growth and weather to explore the unity and diversity of approaches to practise the Dharma, in an Online Day Retreat. Five women Order Members will share their unique paths of practice, reflecting on their experience of vibrancy and refreshment in the Dharma. We will be exploring how different paths to the same truth of Reality might… Read More Women’s Day Retreat – Landscapes of the Heart
A day of practice and discussion led by Maitripala, following explorations from Bhikkhu Analayo in his book 'Satipatthana Meditation: A Practice Guide'. Analayo sees the presence of hindrances during meditation practice as an opportunity to train our skills and further understand conditionality, rather than as a trigger for frustration and negative self-evaluation. He encourages an… Read More Satipatthana Day Retreat
The Order and Mitra Sangha will come together for a day of connection, practice, discussion and exploration of the Buddhist Path and how that manifests in our inner and outer practice. A day to gather as a Sangha to discover how to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead. Open to Order Members and Mitras of… Read More Order/Mitra Day Retreat
These meditation day retreats are offered monthly as an opportunity for us to go deeper in our meditation practice. Our endeavours are supported by the practice of silence and the companionship of other meditators. Led by Apada. 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 2021
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 – January 2022
Embodied Practice Buddhist practice is not about the head but the body, heart, mind. Join us as we explore embodied practice, connecting with the sensate body, heart, and energy centres. Suitable for men that are familiar with our practices. Venue: Wesburn Recreation Camp/ 25 Madeley Dr, Wesburn VIC 3799 Booking Essential: $230 Full Waged/ $190 Low… Read More Men’s Weekend Retreat
Extend and deepen your meditation practice on this meditation intensive retreat, amidst the beautiful bush setting of the Yarra Valley. The retreat will be held under the supportive conditions of silence with a daily program cycling through periods of sitting, walking meditation and mindful movement closing each day with the devotional practice of Puja. Optional… Read More 7 Day Meditation Intensive Retreat
Is the view from your practice ablaze with stars? Inspired by Sangharakshita’s talk ‘The Cave’, five women Order Members help you to discover your next step on the spiritual path. Suitable for women who are familiar with our meditation practices. Now Fully Booked – email MBC to be put on the waiting list for this… Read More Women’s Weekend 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 – March 2022
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 – April 2022
Get away for a weekend retreat in the natural surroundings of the Yarra Valley with like-minded young people (under 30s). This retreat will include meditation, silent reflection, communal practice and time spent in nature. More details to come. Open to those under 30 years Venue: Wesburn Recreational Camp/ Yarra Valley Booking Essential: $230 Full Waged/… Read More Young Person’s Weekend Retreat
Open Easter Retreat DT Suzuki, the great Japanese Buddhist scholar, wrote of this text: Join Siladasa and friends on the Easter retreat to meet and explore some of the themes of this extraordinary spiritual work. We shall make acquaintance with the archetypal Bodhisattva, Samantabhadra and his teachings that rouse us to live for the benefit… Read More Ocean of Virtues: The Avatamsaka Sutra
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 – May 2022