Teaching Program

Weekly Saturday Dhamma 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.

Weeknight Guided Meditation on Zoom

Meditation class led by senior students on Zoom, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, from 8:00pm until 8:30pm. Join us for a 30 minute Dhamma practice session including basic Buddhist Chanting followed by a mindfulness and metta (loving kindness) meditation.

Meeting ID: 6689749216
Password: BDCU

Classes are free of charge.

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 course beginning on the 4th of March 2023. The course is also available online, Tuesdays at 8:00pm on Zoom. The first online course begins on the 18th April thru to 6th of June, 2023.

See more 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” – Tuesday 8.00pm – 23rd May to 27th of June on Zoom
“Bringing Wisdom To Life” – Thursday 8.00pm – 25th May to 29th of June on Zoom
“Bringing Wisdom To Life” – Tuesday 8.00pm – 12th September to 31st of October on Zoom
“Bringing Wisdom To Life” – Thursday 8.00pm – 14th September to 2nd of November on Zoom

Introduction to Buddhism Course – Onsite

“Bringing Wisdom To Life” – Saturday 2.00pm – starting 4th of March 2023
“Bringing Wisdom To Life” – Saturday 2.00pm – 22nd April to 3rd of June (excluding 13th May)
“Bringing Wisdom To Life” – Saturday 2.00pm – 1st July to 5th of August
“Bringing Wisdom To Life” – Sunday 2.00pm – 10th September to 22nd of October
“Bringing Wisdom To Life” – Sunday 2.30pm – 8th October 2023 to 12th November 2023

Retreat Courses

Labour Day Long weekend – 11th to 13th of March
Autumn Easter Course – 7th to 10th of April
Winter June Course – 10th to 12th of June
Spring September Course – 29th to 30th of September
Summer Christmas Course – 27th to 31st December

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: 5th, 12th, 19th March 2023
Term 2: 11th, 18th, 25th June 2023
Term 3: 20th and 27th August, 3rd September 2023