About Us

The Sydney Buddhist Centre is part of a worldwide movement: The Triratna Buddhist Community. Triratna draws on the entire Buddhist tradition and expresses itself in a fresh and dynamic way. We have been offering courses in Buddhism and meditation for more than 40 years. Our teachers are practising Buddhists who strive to incorporate the ideals of Buddhism into daily life.

We offer courses in Buddhism and meditation in a friendly, supportive environment. Our meditation techniques can be used by anyone regardless of religious beliefs. Meditation is a means of transforming the mind. Buddhist meditation practices are techniques that encourage and develop concentration, clarity, emotional positivity and a calm seeing of the true nature of things. By engaging in meditation you learn the patterns and habits of your mind, and the practice offers a means to cultivate new, more creative ways of being. With regular work and practice these nourishing, focused states can deepen into a profoundly peaceful and energised mind.

We also operate Vijayaloka Retreat Centre conveniently located about one hour from the heart of Sydney. It provides simple shared accommodation for approximately 40 people in a beautiful bush setting on the George's River. We run retreats here for all levels of experience where you can take a break and learn about meditation, Buddhism and yourself in a relaxed bushland setting.

The Team

All of our classes are run by ordained members of the Triratna Buddhist Order.

Buddhankapali
Management Committee
Safeguarding Officer

Dhammakumāra
Chairman
Management Committee

Our Values

Acknowledgement of Country

With respect we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we practice: the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation at Sydney Buddhist Centre, and the Tharawal people at Vijayaloka Retreat Centre.

We offer our gratitude to the ancestors and to all who have cared for these lands. We pay our respects to Gadigal and Tharawal descendants and support their spiritual aspirations for the future. May we seek to understand and live in harmony with each other, and with this ancient land and all its beings.

Triratna's History & Safeguarding

There have been situations in Triratna’s past where some people in positions of responsibility did not live up to our ethical ideals. In the 1960s and 1970s during early days of Triratna in the UK, some Order members, including our founder Sangharakshita, had sexual relationships with other adult members of the community. While nothing illegal took place, we recognise that sexual relationships between a spiritual teacher and a student have an unhealthy power imbalance. This behaviour was not okay then, and has no place in our community today.

We feel it is important to state this honestly and openly, and to make resources available for anyone who wants to find out more to do so. For more information, visit Addressing Ethical Issues in Triratna. Today, we have robust safeguarding policies in place, and are committed to ensuring that all people who attend our centre are safe and feel welcome.

If you have any questions or concerns about our current safeguarding policies please feel free to contact our friendly and experienced Safeguarding Officer, Buddhankapali (email: buddhankapali@protonmail.com).

Safeguarding Adults Policy.pdf Child Protection Policy.pdf