Every April–May · Melbourne
Buddha's Day & Multicultural Festival
Co-organised with Fo Guang Shan Melbourne, one of Victoria's longest-standing multicultural festivals — celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026.
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BLIA Victoria · 國際佛光會墨爾本協會
Shining the Buddha's Light across Melbourne, Victoria
As the Melbourne chapter of the Buddha's Light International Association, BLIA Victoria has brought people together through Humanistic Buddhism since 1992 — serving the community, celebrating culture, nurturing young people and building a more enlightened and harmonious Melbourne.
Who we are
Part of a worldwide family of over three million members
BLIA Victoria is the Melbourne chapter of the Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA) — a worldwide Buddhist association founded by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, with over three million members in more than 100 countries and regions, and consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
In Melbourne, our members gather at two temples: Fo Guang Shan Er You Temple in Box Hill and Fo Guang Shan Melbourne in Yarraville. We have four sub-chapters across Melbourne, our Loving Care Group, a Young Adult Division and BLIA Scouts. Our members are volunteers from every walk of life, united by a simple practice: do good deeds, speak good words and think good thoughts.
Key areas of focus
How we serve Victoria
Community & welfare
Supporting members, aiding disadvantaged groups and offering disaster relief.
Culture & education
Dharma classes, reading clubs and artistic and cultural exchange.
Sustainability
Vege Plan A, VEGRUN, and taking part in Clean Up Australia Day and National Tree Day — coexistence and co-prosperity.
Global harmony
Multiculturalism, interfaith understanding and world peace as part of a UN-affiliated NGO.
Our guiding practice
The Four Givings
Venerable Master Hsing Yun taught that the heart of a Buddha's Light member is to give — not wealth alone, but what every person can offer every day.
給人信心
Give others faith
Encourage confidence and trust in the goodness of every person.
給人歡喜
Give others joy
Bring warmth and happiness to those we meet.
給人希望
Give others hope
Stand with people through hardship and uncertainty.
給人方便
Give others convenience
Make life easier for others through practical service.
“Humanistic Buddhism is what the Buddha taught, what people need, what purifies, and what is virtuous and beautiful.”— Venerable Master Hsing Yun (1927–2023), Founder of Fo Guang Shan and Founding President of BLIA 人間佛教是佛說的、人要的、
In the community
Where you will find us
From the heart of the CBD to local parks and streets, BLIA Victoria members show up for Melbourne.
Every March · Local parks and streets
Clean Up Australia Day
As part of our environmental action, members join this national community event to care for Melbourne's streets, parks and waterways — protecting the environment and the mind together.
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Spring · Worldwide
VEGRUN — Run for the Planet
As Victorian co-organisers of BLIA's global vegetarian charity run, we invite families to walk or run for health, compassion and the environment.
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Global Buddhism Exam 2026
Study together, sit the exam together
BLIA's worldwide Buddhism Exam comes to Melbourne on Saturday 7 November (Fo Guang Shan Er You Temple) and Sunday 8 November 2026 (Fo Guang Shan Melbourne), 2:30pm. It is open book and open to everyone — adults and children of every age.
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1992BLIA Victoria founded
30years of the Buddha's Day & Multicultural Festival
4sub-chapters across Melbourne
3M+BLIA members worldwide
Next generation
Young people at the heart of BLIA
Our Young Adult Division (YAD) brings together young adults to build leadership, friendship and purpose through Humanistic Buddhism — running events, volunteering and learning together.
BLIA Scouts offers children an adventure-filled program that combines the Scout method with Buddhist values and the Three Acts of Goodness.
Our temples
Two temples, one Buddha's Light family
BLIA Victoria members congregate at two Fo Guang Shan temples in Melbourne: Fo Guang Shan Er You Temple in the heart of Box Hill, close to Box Hill Station, and Fo Guang Shan Melbourne in Yarraville in the west. Both temples offer meditation, chanting, Dharma services and classes — and everyone is welcome.
- Fo Guang Shan Er You Temple
42 Rutland Road, Box Hill VIC 3128
Get directions ↗ - Fo Guang Shan Melbourne
89 Somerville Road, Yarraville VIC 3013
Get directions ↗ - Both temples: Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00am – 4:00pm (closed Mondays)
Our global family
Connected around the world
Get involved
Be the light for someone today
Whether you can give an hour at a festival or a regular commitment, there is a place for you as a BLIA Victoria volunteer. No experience required.