Phật Đản — Vesak Celebration
Celebrating the birth of the Buddha with chanting, the bathing-the-Buddha ceremony, cultural performances and a shared vegetarian meal.
An Lạc Hạnh is a small Vietnamese Buddhist association in Melbourne's north. For over twenty years we have offered religious support, counselling and welfare to families across Victoria — gently, and without cost.
Our mission is simple: to offer religious support and counselling to those who need it — with warmth, and without judgment.
When a family faces hardship — illness, grief, a new country, an empty pantry — we respond first as neighbours: listening, visiting, cooking, connecting people to help. The Dharma begins with a cup of tea.
Buddhist teachings should be livable, not just scholarly. Our study circles and retreats are bilingual, unhurried and practical — mindfulness you can carry into a busy Tuesday.
Elders who built this community, children growing up between two cultures, new arrivals finding their feet, and friends of every background — our doors, tables and ceremonies are open to all.
Everything is run by volunteers and offered freely to the community — as it has been since 2002.

Confidential pastoral care, festive food hampers and referrals for community members facing hardship.
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A five-day residential retreat each January for youth and families — mindfulness, chanting, Dharma talks, shared meals.
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Weekly bilingual study circles exploring Mahayana teachings, chanting practice and daily-life application.
Learn more“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”Attributed to the Buddha — the spirit of our volunteer community
Celebrating the birth of the Buddha with chanting, the bathing-the-Buddha ceremony, cultural performances and a shared vegetarian meal.
The traditional first full-moon prayer service of the lunar year, followed by a vegetarian lunch. All are welcome.
We are entirely volunteer-run — every hamper packed, meal cooked and ceremony prepared is someone's gift of time. There is always a place for one more pair of hands.