The regular Sunday program at our Mitcham centre is free, and includes the following :
Morning Group Practice (禪坐共修)
Every Sunday 10.00am - 1.00pm - Guided meditation
This guided meditation session includes the:
The morning meditation is led by our more experienced members.
Every Sunday 10.00am - 1.00pm - Guided meditation
This guided meditation session includes the:
- Eight-Form moving meditation
- Sitting meditation
- Walking meditation (outdoor)
- Short Dharma video with Master Sheng Yen (on various topics)
- Questions and answers
- Free vegetarian lunch
The morning meditation is led by our more experienced members.
Events and Activities *** View or download our Planned Monthly Activities
DDM Melbourne Chapter organises a number of regular and special events. An explanation of the regular activities are given below.
Special Activities
Regular Sunday Activities
Great Compassion Repentance Ceremony 大悲懺共修法會
1st Sunday of the month 2.00 - 4.00pm
More information
The Great Compassion Repentance Ceremony, or Da Bei Chan Fa Hui was composed during the Sung dynasty by Venerable Master Fa Zhi. The liturgy was based upon the Maha-Karunika-Citta Dharani Sutra. It is one of the most commonly performed liturgies in Chinese Mahayana Buddhism. The service includes elaborate prostrations, offerings, and various hymns and chants.
The practice of Buddhist repentance is very unique. It is not about asking for divine forgiveness. It is a recognition of our own unskillful actions done intentionally or unmindfully through our body, speech and mind. After recognising our misgivings, we make the resolution to be as mindful as we can. In this sense, repentance is about expressing regret, and to start fresh, absolving oneself of unhealthy guilt while renewing a determination to further avoid evil, do good and purify the mind with greater diligence.
1st Sunday of the month 2.00 - 4.00pm
More information
The Great Compassion Repentance Ceremony, or Da Bei Chan Fa Hui was composed during the Sung dynasty by Venerable Master Fa Zhi. The liturgy was based upon the Maha-Karunika-Citta Dharani Sutra. It is one of the most commonly performed liturgies in Chinese Mahayana Buddhism. The service includes elaborate prostrations, offerings, and various hymns and chants.
The practice of Buddhist repentance is very unique. It is not about asking for divine forgiveness. It is a recognition of our own unskillful actions done intentionally or unmindfully through our body, speech and mind. After recognising our misgivings, we make the resolution to be as mindful as we can. In this sense, repentance is about expressing regret, and to start fresh, absolving oneself of unhealthy guilt while renewing a determination to further avoid evil, do good and purify the mind with greater diligence.
Dharma Classes with Fashi 佛學課 - 常續法師授課 (中文)
Venerable Chang Xu is the resident monk for Australia. He divides his time between Sydney and Melbourne. Fashi is in Melbourne during the 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month. Details of dates can be found through our newsletter (if you are on our Mailing list) or under Planned Monthly Activities
Venerable Chang Xu is the resident monk for Australia. He divides his time between Sydney and Melbourne. Fashi is in Melbourne during the 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month. Details of dates can be found through our newsletter (if you are on our Mailing list) or under Planned Monthly Activities
Bodhisattva Precepts Chanting Ceremony 菩薩戒誦戒會
It is generally held once a month, 2nd Sunday of each month.
Video: Master Sheng Yen on Boddhisattva Precepts
It is generally held once a month, 2nd Sunday of each month.
Video: Master Sheng Yen on Boddhisattva Precepts
Tree Planting
Volunteers participate in Tree Planting activities in one of the Yarra Valley Parks, once a month.
Volunteers participate in Tree Planting activities in one of the Yarra Valley Parks, once a month.
