Weekly Saturday Meditation Class

Saturday evening Buddhist Teaching and Meditation class from 8.00pm to 10.00pm guided by a Buddhist Monk or Nun or resident lay teachers.

Classes are free of charge.

Practice Day

A single day of Buddhist chanting, meditation, purification and energy exercises
Last Saturday of each month – 10.30am to 9.30pm

Introduction to Buddhism Course

Saturday 2.00pm – 15th February to 22nd March

Our Introduction to Buddhism Workshop is provided to give a brief introduction to Buddhist teachings and practice which can help us find meaning in life and support our inner peace, wellbeing and happiness in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Through a hands-on, workshop-style format, you’ll not only learn about Buddhist principles but also experience how to apply them in your own life.

Here’s what makes this workshop unique:

✨Interactive and Practical Learning: Engage in discussions and exercises that help you understand and apply Buddha’s wisdom to real-life situations like reducing stress, navigating relationships, and boosting well-being.
✨Guided Meditation Sessions: Experience meditation as a tool for cultivating calm and clarity, guided by experienced practitioners.
✨Supportive and Collaborative Environment: Learn alongside others on the same path, share insights, and feel encouraged by a community of open-minded individuals.
This isn’t just a lecture—it’s a hands-on experience that equips you with practical tools and insights to create positive change. No prior experience or knowledge of
Buddhism is needed.

The classes are conducted at our centre located at 33 Brooking Street, Upwey, Vic, 3158
The course is free of charge.

Feel free to email us at info@buddhisteducationcentre.org.au if you have any questions or to register for the course.

Retreat Courses

Autumn Easter Course – Friday the 18th to Sunday the 20th April
Winter June Course – Saturday the 7th (King’s Birthday) to Sunday the 8th June
Spring September Course – Saturday the 27th to Sunday the 28th of September
Summer Christmas Course – Saturday the 27th to Wednesday the 31st December

Yearly
Puja Ceremonies

Surangama Puja 1st February
JDH Puja 3rd March
Manjusri Puja 22nd March
Medicine Buddha Puja 19th April
Sakyamuni Buddha Puja 13th May
Sarasvati Puja 7th June
JDH Puja 21st June
Dragon King Puja 19th July
Sukhavati Puja 9th August
JDH Puja 6th September
Green Tara Puja 27th September
Vajrasattva Puja 18th October
JDH Puja 29th November
Medicine Buddha Puja 28th December

Padmasambhava Tsok – Onsite & Online from 8.00pm
Thursday
9th January
Friday 7th February
Sunday 9th March
Monday 7th April
Wednesday 7th May
Thursday 5th June
Saturday 5th July
Monday 4th August
Tuesday 2nd September
Thursday 2nd October
Friday 31st October
Sunday 30th November
Monday 29th December

The Buddhist Hour Radio Program
3MDR Radio Station 97.1 FM
Sunday 4pm to 5pm each week.

BDC Vesak Commemoration
Tuesday the 13th of May
United Nations Day of Vesak Commemoration
Saturday 3rd May at 1.00pm (Melbourne Town Hall)
UN Vesak Friendship Dinners
Saturday 29th of March at 6.00pm
Saturday 12th of April at 6.00pm