Buddhist teachings and meditation practice
- 2026 Dhamma Teaching and Dana Day Schedule
For 2026, regular Dhamma Teaching will take place at our monthly Dana Days – to be held on the last Sunday each month from 10.30 am to 1pm.
2026 Dates
Month Day Jan 25th Feb 22nd Mar 30th Apr 27th May 25th Jun 29th Jul 27th Aug 24th Sep 28th Oct 26th Nov 30th Dana Days are held at The Yananda Room, at the bottom of Luna Apartments at 22 Hudson St, easily accessible by train (Lewisham Station), light rail (Lewisham West), Bus (413, Old Canterbury Rd) and plenty of street parking. See map below.
The facilities are excellent:- Kitchenette with stainless-steel countertops, fridge, microwave, countertop electric re-heater, zip instant hot water tap.
- 30 chairs (please BYO cushion for meditation)
- Public outdoor space directly outside including BBQ
- Ramp access, wheelchair accessible w/accessible toilet
Dana Days will be held on the last Sunday each month from 10.30am to 1pm. Extensive kitchen and BBQ facilities along with public outdoor space make this an ideal venue for both events.
The Committee is very hopeful that with a reliable and accessible new venue, the Association of Engaged Buddhists can continue its connection with members and the Buddhist community more broadly in 2026.
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EPhgorduNJhoEWkg9
Resident Teacher
Venerable Tejadhammo Bhikku – Bhante to his community – is the Spiritual Director of the Association of Engaged Buddhists. Bhante teaches most Thursday nights at the Buddhist Library in Camperdownand conducts regular courses and retreats which are open to the general public, and is regularly invited to teach other groups of ordained Sangha. Apart from these teaching and retreat activities, Bhante works with people who are seriously ill in various hospitals, hospices and their homes in and around Sydney, teaching healing meditation, providing spiritual support and assisting people in dealing with the end stages of life.
Venerable Tejadhammo Bhikku was ordained by Venerable Tanchaokhun Phra Visalsalmanagun, Chaokhana Changwat, Phuket, in Thailand. Bhante has a background in Western Philosophy and Theology, and has studied and taught at Silpakorn University, Thailand. Before returning to Australia he taught in Thai universities and jails. Although ordained in the Theravada tradition, he has also studied with Tibetan and Mahayana teachers and has a commitment to the Dharma that he believes encompasses all traditional expressions of it. He is a founding member of Australian Monastic Encounter which seeks to promote inter-religious and inter monastic dialogue.