The Seamless Practice: Cultivation Wisdom in Formal Meditation and Daily Living
01. Day activities at Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV), 71 Darling Road, Malvern East.
- Saturday 10 October 2026: Workshop, 9.30am-4.30pm (preceded by BSV Meditation 8.30am – 9.30am)
- Saturday 10 October 2026: Meditation, Dharma Talk and Q&A, 8.30am-1.30pm
Free events. Register through Eventbrite HERE
Donations to support the Buddhist Society of Victoria and Buddhist Council of Victoria appreciated.
02. Live-in Retreat at St Paul’s Retreat Centre @ 11 Norton Lane, Wantirna South
- Tuesday 13 – Thursday 15 October 2026
- Check in: 9am on Tuesday 13 October | Check out: 4:30pm on Thursday 15 October
- $400 (includes twin share accommodation and meals for the 3 day retreat).
Register through Google form HERE
Donations to support the Buddhist Council of Victoria and Master Gilbert’s work in Dharma appreciated
This is Master Gilbert Gutierrez’s second trip to Australia to present the Dharma.
Gilbert Gutierrez has over 50 years of meditation experience. In 2002, he received Dharma Transmission (Inka) from Master Sheng Yen, making him the only Western lineage holder currently residing in the United States. Gilbert has delivered the Dharma in person and has also led retreats throughout North America, England, Switzerland, Poland, Estonia, Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore. He has a global audience through his weekly teachings on Zoom and YouTube (Chan Mind Work).
Gilbert’s main focus is on perpetuating Right View Chan. He is well-versed in the study of Buddha Dharma Sutras and Chan Buddhist treatises, with extensive knowledge of the Abhidharma, Madhyamika and Yogacara doctrines. Additionally, he incorporates Pure Land practice with Chan practice, as did his master. His lectures and retreats are known for their profound presentation of Mahaprajnaparamita (wisdom sutras) and the resultant demonstration of Great Compassion.