The Dhamma Teaching Platform at Jetavana Park Savatthi, India from where the Buddha Taught His Assembly.

Buddha Dhamma Teaching Program

Practical guidance and instructions on how to apply the Buddha’s Teachings in our everyday lives. Buddha Dhamma Teachings and Meditation from the main schools of Buddhism; Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana and Chan (Zen) guided by visiting or resident Dhamma Teachers.

Our 2026 Teaching Program

Weekly

Weekly Saturday Meditation Class

Saturday evening Buddhist Teaching and Meditation class occurring every week from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm guided by a Buddhist Monk or Nun or resident lay teachers.

Sunday Dhamma and Meditation Class 

Sunday afternoon Buddhist Teaching and Meditation class occurring every week from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm guided by resident lay teachers.

Monthly

Practice Day – Last Saturday of each month – 10.00am – 9.30pm

Workshops

Introduction to Buddhism Workshops

Saturday 2.00pm – 4.00pm – 15th February to 22nd March (6 workshops)
Our Introduction to Buddhism Workshops are 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 these workshops 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 workshops are free of charge.
Feel free to email us at wbu@bdcu.org.au if you have any questions or to register for the course. You can view a short video about the course by clicking here.

Courses

Introduction Workshops – 6 sessions

Saturday 7th March to Saturday 11th of April 11.00 am – 1.00pm

Saturday 23rd May to Saturday 27th of June 11.00am – 1.00pm

Saturday 4th July to Saturday 8th of August 11.00am – 1.00pm

Our series of six week workshops 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 format, students not only learn about Buddhist principles but also experience how to apply them in your own life.


Here’s what makes these workshops 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.

Our workshops are designed to equip you with practical tools and insights to create positive change. No prior experience or knowledge of Buddhism is needed.

The workshops are free of charge.

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

Yearly

Pujas Ceremonies

Manjusri Puja – 14th February
JDH Puja – 14th March
Medicine Buddha Puja – 4th April
Sakyamuni Buddha Puja – 2nd May
Sarasvati Puja – 6th June
JDH Puja – 27th June
Dragon King Puja – 18th July
Sukhavati Puja – 29th August
JDH Puja – 14th September
Green Tara Puja – 26th September
Vajrasattva Puja – 24th October
JDH Puja – 29th November
Medicine Buddha Puja – 28th December

Padmasambhava TSOK – Onsite & Online from 8pm

Thursday – 26th February

Saturday – 28th March

Sunday – 26th April

Tuesday – 26th May

Friday – 26th June

Friday – 24th July

Saturday – 22nd August

Monday – 21st September

Wednesday – 21st October

Thursday – 19th November

Saturday – 19th December

The Buddhist Hour Radio Program – 3MDR Radio Station 97.1 FM

Sunday 4pm to 5pm each week.

Lunar New Year Vietnamese Visit 

Saturday 28th February

Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia Vesak Commemoration

Tuesday 2nd of May

United Nations Day of Vesak Commemoration

Saturday 16th May at 1.00pm (Melbourne Town Hall)

UN Vesak Friendship Dinners 

Saturday 11th of April at 6.00pm – Quang Minh Temple

Annual General Meeting

Saturday 8th August – 4.00pm