Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd
Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd:
- Address: & (Chan Academy Australia) 33 Brooking Street, Upwey Vic 3158 Australia
- Tradition: Non sectarian
- Affiliation: World Fellowship of Buddhists Regional Centre and an Associated Institution of the World Buddhist University
- Phone: (03) 9754 3334
- Website: http://www.bdcu.org.au
- Director: Frank Carter (Phone: (03) 9754 3334)
- Spiritual Director: Mrs Anita M. Carter (Phone: (03) 9754 3334)
- Notes and Events:
The Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd is one of over 140 worldwide Regional Centres of The World Fellowship of Buddhists.
Founded in 1978 the organisations key objectives include encouraging the study, practice and realisation of Buddha Dhamma.
The main activities of the organisation include:
"Introduction to Buddhism" classes on Saturday mornings from 11.00am
Buddhist Meditation and Teachings on Saturday evenings from 8.00 pm
Regular weekend Chan and Sum-ie painting classes
Regular 4 day Bhavana mind and path development couses.
A weekly radio program entitled "The Buddhist Hour" broadcast in Melbourne on 3MDR 97.1FM radio each Sunday afternoon from 4.00pm to 5.00pm
An Internet radio station named World Buddhist Radio broadcasting 24 hours per day from www.worldbuddhistradio.org.
Regional Centre of the World Buddhist University with an extensive multilingual Buddhist library housed onsite.
Publication of eight websites including www.bdcu.org.au, www.edharma.org and www.bdcublessings.net.au