The Abbot

Venerable Ru Jue

Venerable Ru Jue serves as the Abbot of Avalokiteshvara Temple in Melbourne, Australia, and has devoted over 38+ years (at the time of writing 2025) to monastic life, Residing in Taiwan, he oversees numerous independent temples and monasteries, guiding various sanghas with his deep wisdom and extensive experience. His leadership is characterised by unwavering dedication to the Buddha’s teachings, and he continues to inspire both Buddhist practitioners, Dharma leaders, and teachers with his compassionate guidance and spiritual insight.

For Dharma resources on Pure Land, Venerable Ru Jue refers Learners to this website

In Chinese (Mandarin) applicable for both Learners and Teachers (with limited English versions): Click Here

For Limited English versions, click here

Dharma Educator

Venerable. Jin He

Venerable JinHe ordained in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition in the lineage of the Tripitaka Master Ven. Hsuan Hua, at the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, California, in 2011, Well-versed in both the Mahayana and Theravāda Canons. He currently teaches extensively and has led numerous retreats. He holds a Bachelor of Business in Economics and Finance from RMIT University and a Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Dharma Master Jinhe convenes interactive & engagement- rich Dharma classes every Wednesday night, in ENGLISH, for the Asia pacific and UK region. To get the Zoom lInk, join the WhatsApp Group below.

Join Now. Free Weekly Dharma Evening Classes In ENGLISH.

Teaching breathing works in meditation.

For Dharma resources, Sutra Texts, Commentaries, and Resources, Learners can refer to these sites (all in English):

Sutra Texts (click here)

Sutras with Commentaries (Click here)

Dharmatalks (Click here)

Most Ven. Sri Saranankara blessing the new Temple at Gold Court, Deer Park (Dec 2024)

Spiritual Advisor

Ven. Bante. Sri Saranankara

Most Venerable Sri Saranankara Nāyaka Mahā Thera, who turned 72 in October 2025, entered monastic life as a novice at the age of 12 under the mentorship of Ven. Sumanjothi Maha Thera. He has since devoted over 60 years to the Sangha. He oversees and spiritually advises numerous Buddhist societies and charitable foundations, guiding both monastics and laity with profound compassion and visionary leadership. He personally teaches Pali chanting and directs devotees to essential Dharma resources within the Theravada tradition. His work is characterised by an unwavering dedication to the Dhamma and altruistic service, and he continues to inspire the Buddhist community and beyond with his spiritual insight. To be in Venerable's presence is to experience his remarkable vitality and the palpable aura of loving-kindness (metta) and great compassion (karuṇā) that he embodies.

[Click Any Text here] Explore a curated library of wisdom and Dharma talks, featuring teachings from respected venerables—both past and present—on subjects such as insight, psychology, and practical Dhamma. You can access this resource here.

May there be the knowing & seeing of "What is the Path & what is not the Path" and beyond.

Who we are

We are a welcoming and inclusive Buddhist temple, committed to sharing the transformative power of the Buddha's teachings with all who seek wisdom, insights, and inner peace.

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Our Objectives

Avalokitesvara Yuan Tong Monastery

Compassion and mercy towards all living beings

Buddhist Practice

To provide a peaceful and supportive environment for Buddhist practice, study, and contemplation, where individuals can deepen their understanding of the Buddha's teachings and cultivate wisdom and compassion.

Mahayana Buddhism

To promote and preserve the teachings and practices of Mahayana Buddhism, with a particular emphasis on the bodhisattva ideal of serving others and alleviating suffering.

Local community

To serve as a spiritual and cultural center for the local community, offering opportunities for meditation, prayer, and celebration of Buddhist festivals and traditions, as well as promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding.

Where we are

18/22 Makland Dr, Derrimut VIC 3030

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