Chương trình & dịch vụ — everything we offer is free or by voluntary donation, and open to the whole community.
Our programs flow directly from our charitable purpose. Each one is delivered by volunteers from our community, at our temple at 80 Cyprus Street, Lalor.
Our temple holds regular chanting services and Dharma gatherings, and marks the great festivals of the Buddhist year: Vesak (Phật Đản, celebrating the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing), Vu Lan (the festival of filial love and gratitude to parents), and Lunar New Year (Tết) observances. We also conduct blessing, memorial and funeral rites for community families. All ceremonies are open to everyone, Buddhist or not.
Ask about service times →On weekends our classrooms fill with children learning to read, write and speak Vietnamese. Alongside language, students learn Buddhist moral teachings, Vietnamese traditions, music and family values — helping young Australian-Vietnamese grow up confident in both cultures. Classes welcome children aged 6 to 15, and are taught by volunteer teachers from our community.
Enrol your child →Weekly meditation sessions offer a quiet space to practise mindfulness and chanting, followed by Dharma discussion for adults and young people. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or have never meditated before, you are welcome to sit with us. These gatherings are the heart of our teaching program for adults.
Join a session →As reported to the ACNC, a core activity of our association is providing religious support and counselling to members of our community who require it. Our monastics and senior volunteers visit the sick, support families through illness, grief and loss, and offer a listening ear and spiritual guidance to anyone going through a difficult time. This care is offered freely and confidentially.
Request support →Our older members are the keepers of our language and traditions, and many live far from extended family. Regular seniors’ gatherings at the temple offer friendship, shared vegetarian meals, gentle activity and connection — reducing isolation and keeping our elders at the centre of community life. Families find practical and emotional support through our volunteer network.
Get connected →Our association was founded by migrants and refugees, and we have never forgotten what it means to start again in a new country. We help new arrivals from Vietnamese and other backgrounds find community, navigate settlement challenges, practise English informally, and connect with local services in Lalor and the City of Whittlesea.
Reach out →| Day | Gathering | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Main chanting service & Dharma sharing | 10:00 am |
| Sunday | Vietnamese language & culture school | 1:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Evening meditation & chanting | 7:00 pm |
| 1st Sunday | Seniors’ friendship & wellbeing gathering | 11:30 am |
Vesak — Phật Đản (May). The most sacred day of the Buddhist year, celebrated with ceremonies, lantern offerings and a community vegetarian feast.
Vu Lan — Filial Love Festival (August/September). A moving ceremony honouring parents and ancestors, where rose petals are worn in memory of mothers.
Tết — Lunar New Year (January/February). Our biggest community celebration: New Year blessings, traditional food, cultural performances by our language school children, and lion dance.
Festival dates follow the lunar calendar and are announced through our community channels. Contact us to be notified of upcoming events.
Every class, ceremony and care visit is powered by volunteers and donations. Help us keep them free and open to all.
