Buddhist Council of Western Australia

To celebrate and thank Ajahn Brahm for thirty years of teaching the Dhamma in Perth, the Buddhist Society of WA (Inc). is organising a Fundraising Gala Dinner at the Pan Pacific Hotel on 22nd June 2013. This event is also to raise funds for Dhammasara Buddhist Nunnery.

The event will be held at the Pan Pacific Hotel Perth, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA on Saturday, 22nd June 2013 at 6pm. There will be a vegetarian buffet and a non-vegetarian dinner as well as a Live Auction and a Silent Auction.

Ticket prices:
$160 adult
$120 children under 8 years of age

Ticket enquiries please contact:  Lee Chan   08 9325 8238          Sompong   08 9478 2445 Read more »

Message from the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon Tony Abbott MHR
FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN BUDDHIST COUNCILS
Vesak

I am pleased to offer my best wishes to the Australian Buddhist community as you celebrate Vesak this year.

Vesak is an important celebration for Buddhists around the world, commemorating the birth, life and enlightenment of Buddha Sakyamuni. In Australia, it is also a chance for the broader  community to learn more about Buddhism and to celebrate the contribution Australian Buddhists have made to our country.

Religious faith is an important element in our society. For many, it provides meaning, purpose and inspiration to their daily lives. Our democracy rests on an understanding that every individual counts; and our social solidarity on the understanding that we should treat others as we would have them treat us.

I hope all members of the Australian Buddhist community enjoy the Vesak celebrations this year.

Yours sincerely

TONY ABBOTT
24 May 2013

The Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BSWA) will get together to celebrate Vesak Day under the full moon on Sunday 26th May 2013. Vesak day is very significant for Buddhists everywhere as this day marks the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the day of his Enlightenment when he became the Buddha, or the Awakened One, and the passing away of the Buddha after 45 years of teaching the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path. These Truths taught more than 2,500 years ago has helped humankind to improve itself, morally, mentally and spiritually, making us happier and better members of the community.

The celebrations will begin in the morning and the whole programme can be found here. For members of the public and for first time attendees perhaps the best time to arrive may be around 5:30pm just before the start of the Fire Puja and circumambulation around the Buddha image in the park.

BSWA is loacted at 18-20 Nanson Way , Nollamara 6061  Western Australia Click here for Map