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 Schedule 2025
Weekly
Weekly Saturday Meditation Class
Saturday evening Buddhist Teaching and Meditation class occurring every week from 8.00pm to 10.00pm guided by a Buddhist Monk or Nun or resident lay teachers.
Classes are free of charge.
Monthly
Practice Day
A single day of Buddhist chanting, meditation, purification and energy exercises
Last Saturday of each month – 10.30am to 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
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
The Buddhist Hour Radio Program
3MDR Radio Station 97.1 FM
Sunday 4pm to 5pm each week.
Yearly
Pujas 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 – 9th 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 8pm
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
BDC Vesak Commemoration
Tuesday the 13 th of May
UN Day of Vesak Commemoration
Saturday 3rd May at 1.00pm (Melbourne Town Hall)
UN Vesak Dinner
Saturday 29 th of March at 6.00pm
Saturday 12 th of April at 6.00pm