Teaching Program

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

Last Saturday of each month – 10.30am start.

Introduction to Buddhism Course

Our Introduction to Buddhism Course 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.

We explain how to develop some very practical life skills which have many proven benefits to help us live our daily lives.

The classes are conducted at our centre located at 33 Brooking Street, Upwey, Vic, 3158 on Saturday afternoons from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, the first onsite course beginning on the 24th February 2024. The course is also available online, Tuesdays at 8:00pm on Zoom. The first online course begins on the 26th March 2024.

See dates below.

The course is free of charge and is based on the book “Bringing Wisdom to Life”. All participants will be given a copy of this book which we will use during the course.

You can view a short video about the course by clicking here.

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

Introduction to Buddhism Course – Online

“Bringing Wisdom To Life” – Tuesdays 8.00pm – 23rd April to 28th May on Zoom
“Bringing Wisdom To Life” – Tuesdays 8.00pm – 6th August to 10th of September on Zoom

Introduction to Buddhism Course – Onsite

“Bringing Wisdom To Life” – Saturday 2.00pm – 24th February to 23rd March
“Bringing Wisdom To Life” – Saturday 2.00pm – 18th May to 22nd June
“Bringing Wisdom To Life” – Saturday 2.00pm – 13th July to 24th August (excluding 10/8)
“Bringing Wisdom To Life” – Saturday 2.00pm – 14th September to 26th October (excluding 28/9)
“Bringing Wisdom To Life” – Saturday 2.00pm – 9th November to 14th December (Optional)

Retreat Courses

Labour Day Long Weekend – 9th to 11th of March (Sat to Mon)
Autumn Easter Course – 29th March to 1st of April (Fri to Mon)
Winter June Course – 8th to 10th of June (King’s Birthday) (Sat to Mon)
Spring September Course – 27th to 29th of September (Fri to Sun)
Summer Christmas Course – 27thto 31st December (Fri to Tues)

Children’s Classes in Buddhism

Classes in Buddhism for children of various ages accompanied by at least one of their parents.

Classes will be led by professional school teachers who are Members of our centre holding a current Working with Children Check. These classes result from requests from parents wishing to find a place for their children to learn attitudes and behaviours based on Buddhist Teachings.

For further information please email wbu@bdcu.org.au

Class Dates

Sundays 1.30pm to 2.30pm

Term 1: TBA
Term 2: TBA
Term 3: TBA