Australian Buddhist Mission Aloka Meditation Centre

ALOKA ~ The light of wisdom

Like a lamp that illuminates the darkness, by kindling wisdom in our own hearts we can inspire others to do the same. As we develop greater inner peace and contentment, we can also benefit those around us and the world at large.

The Australian Buddhist Mission Inc. (ABM) was established in 1986 to support Venerable Mahinda’s efforts to promote the knowledge, practice and realisation of the Buddha’s teachings (the Dhamma) in Australia. Since its establishment, ABM has endeavoured to make the Dhamma accessible not only to the Buddhist community but also to the wider Australian community.

ABM conducts a variety of activities at Aloka, including meditation retreats, Dhamma sessions, workshops and annual events such as Vesak. It is our wish that the light of wisdom may shine in the hearts of many.

ALOKA ~ The light of wisdom

Like a lamp that illuminates the darkness, by kindling wisdom in our own hearts we can inspire others to do the same. As we develop greater inner peace and contentment, we can also benefit those around us and the world at large.

The Australian Buddhist Mission Inc. (ABM) was established in 1986 to support Venerable Mahinda’s efforts to promote the knowledge, practice and realisation of the Buddha’s teachings (the Dhamma) in Australia. Since its establishment, ABM has endeavoured to make the Dhamma accessible not only to the Buddhist community but also to the wider Australian community.

ABM conducts a variety of activities at Aloka, including meditation retreats, Dhamma sessions, workshops and annual events such as Vesak. It is our wish that the light of wisdom may shine in the hearts of many.

Spiritual Directors

Venerable Mahinda, born in Malaysia, was ordained as a Buddhist monk under the tutelage of the late Venerable Dr K. Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Thera. He undertook basic Buddhist studies and training in Sri Lanka and trained in Buddhist meditation under several masters in Sri Lanka,, Myanmar and Thailand. He has also been inspired by Mahayana masters from China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan, as well as Vajrayana masters from Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and. His attendance at international conferences and interfaith dialogues has taken him to more than 30 countries.

With the support of the Australian Buddhist Mission (ABM), Venerable Mahinda has been teaching Buddhism and meditation as well as conducting retreats and sessions on the Central Coast, in Sydney, Newcastle and around Australia over the past 25 years.

Sister Sumitra has supported Venerable Mahinda in his Dhamma activities since 1983 and currently assists him at the Aloka Meditation Centre in teaching meditation and its application in daily life for the benefit of individuals, society and Buddhism at large. Sister Sumitra has also practised meditation under various teachers of different traditions.