Apr 10, 2025 | Events, Latest, Programme
Join us to celebrate Vesak on 11, 12 & 18 May 2025
Vesak Eve – Sun 11 May
5:45pm Light Offering
6pm Chanting & meditation at the Aloka Stupa
Closing date for light sponsorship: Fri 9 May
Vesak Day – Mon 12 May
9am – 3pm One-Day Self Retreat at Aloka – Registration required
Please note that this is a self retreat – there will be no guided meditation sessions.
Lunch will be provided for retreat participants.
The Stupa will be open for meditation from 9am-11am and 12:30pm-3pm.
Vesak Celebration – Sun 18 May
10am Chanting & meditation
11:30am Lunch (Please bring a vegetarian dish to share)
12:30pm Dhamma talk by Bhante Mahinda via Zoom**
The Aloka Stupa will be open after the talk until 3pm.
**Please note that Bhante’s talk will be screened live, onsite at Aloka. There is no online event.
Organised by Australian Buddhist Mission Inc.
Apr 8, 2025 | Events, Latest, Programme
Join us for merit-making activity to prepare Aloka’s grounds ahead of Vesak celebrations in May. All welcome, including family and friends.
Date: Sunday 20 April
Time: 9:30 am – 3pm
*Please RSVP by Sun, 13 Apr to facilitate lunch arrangements. If you can assist by providing dana for lunch, please let us know.
If you are unable to come on Sun 20 Apr but would like to help out on another day, please contact Aloka.
Click here to RSVP
Sadhu sadhu sadhu!
What to bring:
- hat & sunscreen
- gardening gloves;
- sturdy, closed shoes or work boots (NO slippers, thongs)
- your own gardening tools (if you have some. Please label with your name)
- water bottle
Dec 5, 2024 | Events, Latest, Programme
The last session for the year 2024 will be on Sun 15 December. There will be no weekly sessions from 22 December 2024.
Weekly sessions at Aloka will recommence from Sunday 16 February 2025 (9:30am-11:30am).
Sessions include chanting and meditation and are suitable for both beginners and practitioners.
Nov 1, 2024 | Events, Latest, Programme
Kindle the light of wisdom… Stupa light offerings are available for sponsorship throughout the year in 2025:
- 365 Days Light Offering (1 Jan – 31 Dec 2025) – $365 annually
- Stupa Light Offering ($50 per day) – Choose a date to commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, in memory of departed ones etc.
Sep 22, 2024 | Events, Latest, Programme
Rejoice with all participants, sponsors and volunteers on this special day.
Aloka Stupa 19th Anniversary 2024 Talk and video available online!
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Bhante’s Dhamma talk
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Aloka Stupa Anniversary video presentation
Sep 10, 2024 | Events, Latest, Programme
This year, we have been privileged to have Bhante and Sister spend the 3-month Rains Retreat (VASSA) in retreat at Aloka, dedicating the merits of their practice for the wellbeing of all members, devotees and sponsors.
The Robes Offering ceremony, which traditionally marks the end of the Rains Retreat, will be held at Aloka on 20 October and we warmly invite you to join us.
Date: Sunday 20 October
Time: 10:00am
*Please bring a vegetarian dish to share if you will be joining for lunch dana afterwards.
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