Australia

A minimum of two courses are held at the centre each month. A growing number of meditators have settled in the area to help the management, and gain benefit by visiting for group meditation. Other frequent visitors are a family of kangaroos and smaller marsupials, who live in the eucalypt forest nearby.

Vipassana Meditation - Dhamma Padipa

Address: 13 Goldsmith Road   Claremont WA 6010
Tradition: Theravada, S. N. Goenka
Phone: (08) 9388 9151
E-mail: Please visit web site for web contact form
Website: http://www.padipa.dhamma.org/
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Provides residential 10-day courses to the general public at the Vipassana meditation Centre located in West Brookton. Around six 10-day courses are held each year. During each day of the course, participants observe a basic moral code, refrain from talking with each other, and devote most of the day to practicing meditation. Daily instructions and discourses provide step-by-step guidance. With continued practise the mind calms down, develops concentration, and begins to observe the reality within - this is knowing oneself directly. All courses are funded by donation.

Vipassana Meditation Centre

Address: PO Box 103, Blackheath, NSW 2785   NSW
Tradition: Theravada, U Ba Kin, Vipassana
Affiliation: Northern Rivers Vipassana
E-mail: info@bhumi.dhamma.org
Website: http://www.dhamma.org
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Contact: Centre Managers  
Teacher: S.N. Goenka  
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Northern Rivers Vipassana

Address: Lismore region  NSW
Tradition Affiliation: Vipassana Meditation Centre (Blackheath)
Phone: (02) 6685 6616 or (02) 6684 1843
Contact: The Manager  
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Vipassana Meditation Tasmania (Dhamma Pabha)

Address: GPO Box 6   Hobart TAS 7001
Tradition: Theravada, Western
Phone: (03) 6266 4343 (03) 6228 6535 / 03) 6263 6785 or (03) 6261 1364
E-mail: mjr@southcom.com.au
Website: http://www.pabha.dhamma.org/
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Contact: Martin Rose  
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Dhamma Pabha (which means "radiance" or "glow of Dhamma") is nestled in a forest in the slopes of Mt Dromedary, forty minutes by road from Hobart. The tall trees and the bushland setting are far from the noises of civilisation, trains or traffic, the only sounds being those of the native wildlife.

After twelve years of holding courses at hired campsites, the first course was held at Dhamma Pabha in December 1994 using temporary facilities. There is now a warm and comfortable meditation hall, kitchen and office. The next project will be to build more permanent accommodation for the students. Despite Tasmania\\\'s isolation and small population, a dedicated group of Vipassana students are building a peaceful sanctuary of Dhamma in the forest there.

Ten-day residential courses in vipassana meditation are held every month. All ten-day courses begin the evening of the first day and end early morning of the last day. Vipassana means to see things as they really are. In a ten-day course students learn to develop heightened awareness and concentration, which is then used to examine their own mental and physical nature. By this practice they gain insight and detachment to free themselves from such mental tensions as anger, greed and fear.

These courses are conducted by Assistant Teachers to S.N.Goenka of the Vipassana International Academy, India.

Course registration & information:
(03)6228-6535 or 6266-4343

Warrnambool Buddhist Meditation Goup

Address: c/- Mrs Elaine Leong 2 Sapphire Court, Warrnambool Vic 3280   Vic
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: (03) 5561 1823
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Warrnambool-Buddhist-Group-124220734324861/
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We meet on Tuesday evenings
7pm- 9.30
Our Study group is based on Tibetan Buddhist practices in the tradition of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Wat Buddha Pavana Inc.

Address: 6189 Summerland Way   Camira NSW 2469
Tradition: Theravada, Thai Mahasi Vipassana tradition
Affiliation: Northern Rivers Thai Community Association Inc.
Phone: 02 66251887
E-mail: watbuddhapavana@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Northern-Rivers-Thai-Community-Association-Inc-100064826225527/
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Teacher: Ven. Phra Maha Weraphong Ritchumnong  
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Established in 2016

We provided meditation to all people who are interesting in develop the mind for better life, as the same time, we educated people about Buddhism. * We supported people by support counselling to understand the real life. 

Wat Dhammadharo (Thai Temple)

Address: 80 Archibald Street,   Lyneham ACT 2602
Tradition: Theravada, Thai Forest Thammayut Sect
Phone: (02) 6249 8594
Fax: (02) 6249 8594
Website: https://watdhammadharo.org.au/
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Abbot: Ven. Phra Maha Suphachai  
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Regular Program:
Every Monday Evening: Open Meditation Group - all welcome!
6.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Often followed by a Dhamma Talk in English.

Daily morning and chanting and meditation: 8 am - 9 am and
Evening chanting and meditation: 8 pm - 9 pm.

Wat Dhammayanaram

Address: 56 Scott Road, Kelmscott, WA 6111   WA
Tradition: Theravada, Cambodian
Affiliation: Cambodian Buddhist Society of W.A. Inc.
Phone: (08) 9390 5638
Website: https://thecbswa.org/
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Main Contact: President: Mr. Thoeun Moung  
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We are a group of Cambodian Buddhists living in Perth, Western Australia, who ESTABlished a Forest monastery, wat dhammayanaram, located at 56 scott rd, kelmscott, wa 6111. 

Our Monastery serves as a place where Buddhist traditions and practice are shared with other Buddhist groups and the general public at large, holding various significant ceremonies throughout the year. Main functions for the Cambodians are the Cambodian New Year’s Celebrations in April and the Ancestors’s Commemoration in September or October, according to the Lunar Calendar. Other important religious ceremonies/activities are the Buddha’s Birthday in May, and the Kathina Celebration (Robes' offering to the monks), usually towards the end of September or early October (it takes place during the 29 days after the end of the Rains Retreat, the Vassa).

You are invited to come in and have a look to see if there is anything of value to add to your list of happiness.

Wat Khemarab Dhammikaram ( Angkor Hall )

Address: 376 Salisbury Highway Parafield Gardens 5107   Parafield Gardens SA
Tradition: Theravada, Cambodian
Affiliation: Khmer Buddhist Association of South Australia Inc.
Phone: 0402 917 450 0439 303 308 0413128482
E-mail: annasim@y7mail.com angkor.hall@kbasa.org.au
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Spiritual Director: Ven. Saroen Ban (Ven. Sophann)  
Main Contact: President Anh Oan  
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Khmer Buddhist Assocation of SA Inc.

Angkor Hall

For all hall hire enquries please email

angkor.hall@kbasa.org.au or call 0432 107 532

Wat Khmer Santipheap

Address: 172 BURTON ROAD, PARALOWIE, SA 5108   SA
Tradition: Theravada, Cambodian
Affiliation: Cambodian Association of South Australia
Phone: (08) 8281 2793
Website: https://wat-khmer-santipheap-association-of-sa-inc.business.site/
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Main Contact: Mr. Savonn LY (President)  Email  (Phone: 0422314855)
Teacher: Abbot: Venerable Sorng NOU  
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We are a small Khmer Theravada Buddhist community who regularly celebrate Buddhist ceremonies and festivals  . Our main festivals and ceremonies include Meagha Boja, Vishakha Boja, Cambodian New Year, Vasssa ceremonies, Bon Kan Ben and Pchum Ben (ancestor days), Bon Ak Ambuk, Kathina ceremony and International New Year celebration.

Wat Monirangsi

Address: 105 Taylors Rd   Skye Vic 3977
Tradition: Theravada, Cambodian
Affiliation: institute of Buddhism Education and Development
Phone: 0470 190 846 (03) 9776 6341
E-mail: vongchea@yahoo.com
Website: http://Www.watmonirangsi.wordpress.com/
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Wat Pa Luangta Maha Bua Yannasampanno

Address: 10 Earhard Court, Marrara, NT 0812 PO Box 349 SANDERSON NT 0813   NT
Tradition: Theravada, Thai
Affiliation: Thai Theravada Association of the NT Inc
Phone: 08 8988 2771 0426 139 918
E-mail: deemark@octa4.net.au
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Wat-Pa-Luangta-Maha-Bua-Yannasampanno-Darwin-NT-Australia-632426223533595/?eid=ARC-1tNqeOr8XeFi2PaZTI0delQVv0VEhgvvF9JBxoiWEHceGtMfQnS8kTrIyppDGfY_qiY2I9FxhHk4
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Main Contact: PRESIDENT: Ms Somsong Alberto  
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The Thai Theravada Association of the NT is a non-profi t organisation carrying out religious, cultural, educational and social welfare activities. One of the main objectives is to promote social and cultural harmony and mutual understanding amongst people of all faiths without discrimination and in accordance with the Buddhist teaching.

Location: North of Darwin Airport,   

Earhart Court is off Batten Road, Marrara. Batten Road is off Amy Johnson Ave. Once you turn into Batten Road, Earhart Court is the first turn on your left.

Wat Phra Dhammakaya and Thai Buddhist Student Association of Australia

Address: Lot 3 Inspiration Place   Berrilee NSW 2159
Tradition: Theravada, Phramonkonthepmuni Sod Chandasaro
Affiliation: Dhammakaya Foundation
Phone: 612-96551128
Fax: 612-96551129
E-mail: disa@dhammakaya.org.au
Website: http://www.dhammakaya.org.au/retreat/index.htm
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Phra: Kaset Yannavijjo  Email  (Phone: 612-11628677)
Phra: Satit Thitadhammo  Email  (Phone: 612-11453946)
Spiritual Director: Venerable Sudhammo Bhikkhu  
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60th Dhammachai Education Foundation

for details see website

Thai Buddhist Student Association of Australia

CONTACT DETAILS:

Ms: Natpiya Saradam  EMail  (Phone: 614-30227366)
Main Contact: Mr Atorn Ninlapong  EMail  (Phone: 614-33785767)

Wat Phrayortkeo Dhammayanaram

Address: 711-715 Smithfield Road, Edensor Park, NSW 2176   NSW
Tradition: Theravada, Laotian
Affiliation: Lao Buddhist Society of NSW
Phone: (02) 9823 7338 Mobile: 0466 629 378
E-mail: airseevilai@gmail.com (Temple) phramick@gmail.com (admin)
Website: http://www.watphrayortkeo.net/
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Main Contact: Nith Chittasy  Email  (Phone: 02 9908 1278)
Teacher: [Venerable] Ajahn Thongsavanh Chanthathirath  
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Wat Puthic Khmer Krom

Address: 141, Symes Road, Waterloo Corner, SA 5110   SA
Tradition: Theravada, Khmer ( Cambodian)
Affiliation: Khmer Kampuchea-Krom Association of South Australia Inc.
Phone: 0402 620 441
E-mail: info@khmerkrom.org.au.
Website: http://www.khmerkrom.org.au/
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Khmer Krom Buddhist Monastery of South Australia Inc was first established in 2005. The first temple was located a rented rurual home in Waterloo Corner, South Australia, with one monk in residence.

Through contributions from Khmer Krom individuals and friends, the temple is able to aquire a section of the old Adelaide Equestrian centre at Lot 96, Symes Road, Waterloo Corner.

Although the building and facilities are run down, Khmer Krom people have joined hands to rennovate and build this place to become a place of worship, centre for education and a place where Khmer Krom can celebrate our culture festivals and ceremonies.

The temple now has two permanent resident Monks. We also have monks from Cambodia, Melbourne and other states to come for visit and stay for a period of time.

Wat Samphanthawong Geelong

Address: 85 Tillys Rd   Lara Vic 3212
Tradition: Theravada, Thai- open to all
Phone: (03) 5275 5095 0405 901 290
E-mail: bcgimonastery@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/watsamphantawonggeelong/?rf=1711340152524486
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Teacher: Abbot : Luang Por Chao Khun Keng Khemako  
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A Buddhist Monastery in Thai Forest Tradition of Ajahn Mun

We open to public 09:00-21:30 Monastery has multicultural communities; Thai, Lao, Cambodian, Burmese, Sri Lankan, Malaysia, Singaporean, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Chinese and Australian. We are open and inclusive welcoming all.

Wat Sanggharangsee

Address: 14 Conrad Dr, Otago   Hobart TAS 7017
Tradition: Theravada, Thai
Affiliation: Buddhist Community of Tasmania Incorporated
Phone: (03) 6272 6998
Website: https://www.facebook.com/%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%86%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%A9%E0%B8%B5-Wat-Sanggharangsee-451623111579096/
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Teacher: Phra Rajaseelap̣horn  
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To provide Theravada Tradition teaching and promote religious and moral support to the community.

Wat Sangharatanaram ( Gold Coast Thai Temple )

Address: 137 Beaudesert-Nerang Road   Nerang, The Gold Coast Qld 4211
Tradition: Theravada, Thai
Affiliation: Wat Buddharangsee (Annandale) NSW
Phone: (07) 5502 0464
E-mail: wat.sangha.au@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/WatSangharatanaramInc/
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Teacher: Venerable Ajaan Lamai Apisamo  
Spiritual Director: Ven. Phra Abhijaya Abhipunno  
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Location: in the middle of Nerang Suburb, on the Gold Coast.

- Alms offering: 10.30 am daily

 - Evening Chanting and Meditation: 7pm daily,  Everyone is welcome to meditate. Dhamma talk and discussion is available upon request.

Wat Sangharatanaram is a public place of worship meaning that it is open to the general public. All are welcome to attend including Thais, non-Thais, Buddhists, non-Buddhists, all ages etc.

Monks and facilities are provided for daily conduct of chanting, meditation, Dhamma talks and receiving offerings for merit-making of individuals and families. Monks can be invited for their one daily meal outside the temple. Functions are held on commemorative occasions for attendees to experience customs for merit-making, food offering, devotional practice and sermons familiar to Thai Buddhists in the Theravada, Dhammayuta tradition. Accredited teachers give lessons to young children of Thai migrants, to introduce them to the language, customs and values of Thailand. All monks and lay persons at our temple are volunteers. The temple is supported by donations from acceptable sources. Some fund-raising is conducted externally to the temple. Suitable grants are sought from government and philanthropic organisations.

If you wish to visit the Gold Coast Thai Temple, please know that we are open 7 days a week from 09:00am. We recommend if you are visiting to visit between the hours of 09:00am – 03:00pm.

Further, the community gather on a regular basis on every first Sunday of each month. You can expect to learn and experience more of the Thai culture, meet new people and try some delicious Thai food! 

Wat Siangthum Phrapotiyan Temple

Address: 123 Torrens Street Canley Heights 2166   Canley Heights NSW 2166
Tradition: Theravada, Thai
Phone: 0410873723 0287985620 0449 665 329
E-mail: siangthum.inc@hotmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/siangthum.inc/
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Mission

Our mission is to promote Dharma practices and meditation practices in line with Buddhism. To provide a place of worship and for meetings for those interested in Buddhism and Buddhist cultures. This would be a central location for community activity, as a place where people can meet & celebrate religious and community events.

Services

Meditation Classes, Buddhist Dharma teaching,Traditional Religious ceremonies, and Prayers.

Wat Sudharam

Address: 49 Kirkstone Road   Point Cook Vic 3030
Tradition: Theravada, Thai
Phone: 03-83 531 107.
Website: http://www.watsudharam.org/Home/Index
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Wat Sudharam is a Buddhist Monastery for monks to practise meditation. Wat Sudharam is located in Point Cook which is in the western suburbs of Melbourne.

Wat Sudharam welcomes lay people who are interested in Buddhism. The monastery provides a number of services including meditation classes.

Visitors who wish to visit from 1pm onwards should make an appointment. Any visit without an appointment may be unanswered. During meditation sessions, please do not disturb unless you have prior appointment.

Dana is vegetarian only.

In case of emergency, please call 03-83 531 107. If there is no answer, please leave a message including your name and phone number. Please do not ring between 9:00 am to 10:00 am and between 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (or during other meditation sessions) because meditation may be conducted at these times.

Please check the calendar for our monastery schedule. Due to lockdown, please left any offering outside the door, and then ring the door bell so a monk knows.

For current projects, please go to the projects page for more details.

Wat Thai Buddharam

Address: 1 Paradise Road, Forestdale, QLD 4118   Qld
Tradition: Theravada, Thai  
Affiliation: Melbourne Thai Buddhist Temple, Lao Buddhist Association of QLD, Khmer Buddhist Society of Qld
Phone: (07) 3806 8900
Fax: 07 3806 8906
Website: https://watthaibuddharam.org.au/en-au/
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Teacher: Ajahn Chonlatish Chanhorm  
Main Contact: Secretary Ven. Chonlatish Chanhorm  Email  (Phone: 07) 3806 8900)
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Activities: Buddhist Services, Educational, Cultural, Meditation and Thai Language Classes

MAP http://www.aussieweb.com.au/map.aspx?id=2057621 to locate the Wat.

Wat Thai Warrnambool,Wanram Inc.

Address: 95 Lava St   Warrnambool Vic 3280
Tradition: Theravada, Thai
Phone: 03 55613596
E-mail: bud2@dodo.com.au
Website: facebook.com/watthaiwarnambool88
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Main Contact: Bud Knackstedt Secretary  Email  
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This Wat provides a center for all Buddhists to receive the guidance, comfort and teachings of a Buddhist Monk. This Wat provides a hub of Thai culture. Preserving and displaying Thai customs, dance, song and history.   And provides a vehicle to display and promote both Thai culture and Buddhism to the those interested

This Wat adds to and compliments the various cultures and religions in this area.

Date established:26 February 2017

NOTE: due to lingering effects of Covid, and a necessity to find a new premise, the Wat is in a temporary hiatus. ( 21/7/22). 

Whyalla Buddhist Meditation Centre (Sakya Yigah Choe Ling )

Address: 78 Wileman Street Whyalla Playford PO Box 297 Whyalla   Whyalla SA 5600
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Sakya
Phone: (08) 86458482 0400 454 687
E-mail: rwa44722@bigpond.net.au
Website: https://www.facebook.com/WhyallaBuddhistMeditationCentre/?pageid=490533484693213&ftentidentifier=659579371121956&padding=0
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Teacher: Abbott: HE Dungyud Tulku Rinpoche  
Main Contact: Bruce  (Phone: 0427 452 160)
Spiritual Director: Lama Kunga  
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Notes and Events:   Buddhist meditation and philosophy – meets Sundays at 10.00am for Vajrayna practices and Tuesdays at 7.30pm for Mindfulness Meditation

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