In 30 May 1993 Buddhist Vihara Victoria Inc. was first established in Rich Street Noble Park Victoria, in a small 2 bedroomed house by Ven. Gangodawila Soma Thero under the guidance of Ven. Madihe Pannaseeha Maha Nayaka Thero and Ven. Ampitiye Sri Rahula Nayaka Thero.
Instigated by certain comments from a member of the Australian Inter Faith group, Venerable Soma Thero recognised a need to establish a temple on premises that would enhance the image of Buddhism. As a result, in 1995 a five acre property in Berwick was purchased with the view of establishing a temple.
In 2002, with the opening of the monk’s residence the temple was moved from Noble Park to Berwick as The Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara.
Ever since the Buddhist Vihara Victoria (BVV) Inc. relocated to Berwick, with the generous help and support of our dedicated Dayaka (lay) community, Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara has achieved several milestones in planning and developing various Building Projects.
Below is a snapshot of key milestones we have achieved to date.
- 2008 – Main Shrine hall (Dharmashalawa)
- 2013 – Dana hall
- 2014 – Commercial kitchen facility
- 2015 – Stupa (Suvisi Muni Seya)
- 2016 – Bodhi tree, Ran weta
- 2016 – Current language school building and car port
- 2017 – Seema Malaka building
- 2018 – Car parking area and the area in front of main building
- 2019 – Outdoor storage facility (lockable garage shed)