Buddhist Centres and Meditation in Melbourne

There are 6 Buddhist monasteries and meditation centres in Melbourne in our directory that welcome English speakers, across Theravada, Zen and Tibetan traditions. Many offer free or donation-based (dana) teachings and retreats; check each centre's website for dates and guidelines.

Theravada and forest monasteries

Buddhist Society of VictoriaMelbourne (East Malvern), Victoria · Theravada
Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery of MelbourneMelbourne, Victoria · Theravada (Sri Lankan)

Zen, Chan and Seon

Melbourne Zen GroupMelbourne, Victoria · Zen

Tibetan centres

Melbourne Diamond Way Buddhist CenterMelbourne (Albert Park), Victoria · Tibetan (Karma Kagyu, Diamond Way)
Tara InstituteMelbourne, Victoria · Tibetan (FPMT)

Other centres

Melbourne Buddhist CentreMelbourne (Brunswick), Victoria · Triratna

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Questions people ask

Can beginners visit a Buddhist monastery in Melbourne?

Yes. Most monasteries and meditation centres in Melbourne welcome beginners for talks, group sittings or retreats. Contact the centre first and follow its guidelines.

Do Buddhist retreats cost money?

Many monasteries run on donations (dana) and ask nothing fixed. Lay-run retreat centres usually charge for food and lodging, often with a sliding scale.