
Vimokkharam is a Theravāda Buddhist Monastery of the Thai forest tradition situated near the village of Kallista in the Dandenong Ranges of Victoria, Australia.
Established in 1998, the Hermitage is an Associated Monastery in the tradition and teachings of the late Ajahn Chah.
The Hermitage is a place of practice and residence for monastics with the shared intention of freedom from all mental suffering. It is open to visitors who wish to visit a place where there is the opportunity to develop mindfulness and explore the spiritual teachings of the Buddha, and to contribute to the life of the community.
Hermitage Activities
See the Visiting and Upcoming Events pages, or click on images below for more information.
Latest News

May 5, 2025
Dear Friends and Supporters of Vimokkharam,
The month of May usually means it's time to focus our recollection and gratitude on the Buddha even more than usual, and we will be doing just that this upcoming...