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
Oct 15, 2024
Dear Friends and Supporters of Vimokkharam, We are coming to the end of the rains' retreat for 2024. Please accept my anumodanā to all of you who have...
Physical copies of the 2024 calendar freely available at the Hermitage.