ශ්රී ලංකා බෞද්ධ විහාරය · බ්රිස්බේන්
A sanctuary of peace, open to everyone
A Theravada Buddhist monastery in Ellen Grove, Brisbane. Come to meditate, listen to the Dhamma, or simply sit in quiet — no experience or membership needed.
- Morning Buddha Pooja & Seth Pirith chanting7:00am
- Blessing for devotees, followed by a Dhamma talk12:30pm
- Gilanpasa Pooja & Seth Pirith chanting3:00pm
Kathina Cheevara Pooja 2026
වාර්ෂික කඨින චීවර පූජා මහෝත්සවයA home for the Dhamma in Brisbane
Sri Lanka Buddhist Monastery is a Theravada monastery in Ellen Grove, guided by resident monks and supported by a warm community of families. Since 1990 it has been a place to practise meditation, learn the Buddha's teaching and share Sri Lankan culture with the wider Brisbane community.
Read our story & meet the Sangha →“Joy follows a pure thought like a shadow that never leaves.”
— The Buddha, Dhammapada
Practise with us
Daily Buddha Pooja
Offerings and chanting of Seth Pirith, every day of the year.
7:00am · 11:00am · 3:00pm
Meditation classes
Guided sessions for beginners and experienced practitioners.
[Day] · [Time]
Yasodhara Dhamma & Sinhala School
Dhamma and Sinhala language classes for children and families.
[Day] · [Time]
Sil programs & retreats
Observe the Eight Precepts on Poya days, or join a quiet retreat.
Full moon Poya days
Events & observances
Join in person or online. Every event can be added straight to your phone's calendar.
- TBCKathina Cheevara Pooja 2026In person + Zoom
- TBCIl Full Moon Poya — Sil programIn person
- TBCSunday Dhamma talkIn person + Zoom
Your first visit
You don't need to be Buddhist to visit. Walk the grounds, sit in the shrine room, or join a pooja — the monks are always happy to help.
- Address
- 114 Considine Street
Ellen Grove QLD 4078 - Open
- Every day, 6:00am – 8:00pm
Free entry - What to wear
- Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees. Shoes off in the shrine room.
- Parking
- On-site car park next to the main hall.
Support the monastery
The monastery runs entirely on the generosity of its community. Every gift, large or small, keeps the doors open for everyone.
Offer a Dāna
Offer breakfast or lunch to the monks on a day that is meaningful to you.
How to offer Dāna →Monthly giving
A small regular gift helps cover the monastery's running costs.
Give monthly →Bank transfer
Prefer to give directly? Our bank details are on the donations page.
See bank details →
Join live from home
Dhamma talks and chanting are streamed on Zoom and YouTube for those who can't come in person.