Bhante Sujato lives at Lokanta Vihara, the “Monastery at the End of the World”. The vihara is located on the lands of the Burramattagal people of the Darug nation, in Parramatta, Sydney. We pay our respects to Darug elders past, present, and emerging.
Bhante Sujato is a senior teaching monk in Australia and the region. He is currently focussing on leading the team for SuttaCentral, a website for early Buddhist texts, translations, and parallels.
Teachings & meditation
New 2026 Schedule for Parramatta and Crows Nest. These sessions offer meditation and teachings based on early Buddhism, as well as fellowship with our friendly community.
We welcome everyone 🙏. We don’t care if you’re Buddhist; we offer teachings for anyone who is seeking a little light and wisdom. Our events are LGBTQIA+ positive 🏳️🌈, and the venues are accessible for wheelchairs ♿. In addition, PHIVE has hearing assistance available 🦻. Let us know if we can help make your time with us better.
Note the new times, which were driven by venue availability in Parramatta. Let people know about these events, we’d love to see more folks coming along. You can also help us out by sharing on social media, and by printing and sharing the A5 flyer above.
These events are assisted by the kind help of our friends at Metta Centre. Check them out, they have plenty of great things happening.
Tuesdays in Parramatta at PHIVE, 6–8 pm
Beginning 27 January, 2026.
This session is 6:00 for 6:30 start. We’ll be there from 6:00 for tea and informal gathering, offering a time to ask questions about your meditation or other personal matters if you wish, or just spend some time with good friends. The formal events begin at 6:30, so if you can’t make it for 6:00, don’t worry. We’ll be finishing by 7:45 to exit the building before 8:00. It’s in-person only, and is not on the internet.
Location: PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square, Parramatta
Time: every Tuesday
Room: 3.01 Large Meeting Room. Ask at the desk if there’s any issues.
Program:
- 6:00: Informal gathering
- 6:30: Introduction & Pali chanting
- 6:40: Meditation instruction and guided meditation
- 7:00: Discourse and discussion
- 7:45: Wrap up to exit building by 8:00
PHIVE is a modern community hub in the center of Parramatta, next to the train station and the light rail. There’s underground parking at PHIVE itself. (By the way, it’s pronounced “five”—don’t blame me!)
Fridays in Crows Nest at Crows Nest Center, 7–9 pm
Beginning 30 January, 2026.
We begin at 7:00 with some Pali chanting and meditation. There’s a tea break followed by a Dhamma talk with Q&A. This is a hybrid event, so join online if you can’t make it in person.
Location: Crows Nest Centre, 2 Ernest Place, Crows Nest
Time: every Friday
Room: Varies, check the sign in the lobby.
Program:
- 7:00: Introduction & Pali chanting
- 7:10: Meditation instruction and guided meditation
- 7:40: Tea break
- 8:00: Discourse and discussion
- 8:45: Wrap up
Crows Nest Center is a community hub in the center of Crows Nest, near the new Metro and ten minutes walk from the train at St. Leonards. There’s parking available at the center.
Join online using the link below. We use Jitsi, which is pretty much like Zoom. Join from a browser without installing anything, or if you like, install the app.
Session LinkChant along using our Pali Devotions sheet.
Times are in Australian Eastern Daylight time, AEDT UTC+11. Use the time converter to to access your time zone.
Missed a talk? Our friend Michael has been recording the sessions: Lokanta Live.
Get the t-shirt!
Our friend Moo has made a cool t-shirt with one of Bhante Sujato’s sayings. Finally, some merch!
"Human inside" t-shirt
Almsround and House Dana Invitations
Almsround is a tradition that dates back to the time of the Buddha. Piṇḍapāta is not begging. The monks simply walk or stand silently and receive what is offered.
| Mon–Fri | 11am, cnr. Wigram + Marion St., Harris Park |
| Sat/Sun | No almsround |
| December: Tues 23–Friday 26 | No almsround |
On weekdays, Bhante Sujato walks for alms-food (piṇḍapāta) in Harris Park. Come along and put some food in the bowl! This is Monday to Friday only. Corner of Wigram and Marion streets, Harris Park, outside the Post Office around 11:00am.
In addition, on the first and second Sundays of the month, you’ll usually find Bhante Sujato on almsround in Parramatta. On the third Sunday there’s almsround and a picnic in Burwood.
Almsround FAQ
- What should I offer?
- In Thailand they say, “Offer whatever you want to eat in heaven”! All offerings are accepted with gratitude.
- Is there anything I should not offer?
- Thanks for asking. There is one thing: money! 💰 We just accept food for the daily meal.
- Do I have to bring a full meal?
- Nope. Usually there are several people offering, so any small amount is appreciated.
- But I can’t cook!
- We’re in Little India, so there are plenty of restaraunts and shops where you can buy food locally.
- Should I offer vegetarian?
- Yes, thanks for asking. 🥕 🍍 🥦 🍚
- Any allergies?
- Not really, but chocolate gives Bhante Sujato a migraine. 😢
- What happens if there’s too much?
- We share extra food with our local community center. Harris Park has many low-income earners, so there are, sadly, always people who don’t have enough to eat.
House Dana
On weekends, bhante is happy to accept invitations from our lay community who wish to offer a meal at their homes. For more information, contact meditateasy@gmail.com. Please note that the roster may be booked in adavance.
Community
The monastery and the work of Bhante Sujato is supported by an informal network of Dhamma friends. You can support Lokanta Vihara by offering to help with rent and utilities by contacting Deepika Weerakoon, meditateasy@gmail.com. Bhante does not accept any money directly.
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Contact Lokanta Vihara:
lokanta.vihara@gmail.com