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Vijayaloka: The Next 50 Years

Vijayaloka (“realm of great victory”) has served as our retreat centre for nearly forty years! But we have long outgrown these old wooden buildings. We are embarking on an ambitious project to renovate Vijayaloka to a standard that we can comfortably say it will be able to serve as a realm of great victory for the next fifty years.

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Upcoming Events & Retreats

In addition to our regular classes, we also host courses and other special events at our centre in Newtown, and run retreats at Vijayaloka Retreat Centre just outside of Sydney.

Silent Meditation Days for Mitras and Order Member:

Sunday 1 March 10am – 2pm

Silent meditation practice days open to mitras and Order members.

Full Moon Pūjā:

Saturday 7 March 11:30am – 1pm

Buddhist ritual that includes chanting, offerings, and readings.

The $100,000 Dharma Disco

Saturday 7 March 6pm – 10:30pm

In celebration of raising our first $100K for the Vijayaloka Retreat Centre Development, we’re hosting a Dharma Curry Night & Disco at St Lukes Hall, Enmore

Men's GFR Retreat: The Mythic Context

Thursday 12 March – Sunday 22 March

Retreat for men who have asked for ordination.

13 nights.

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