• Posted on: 7th Dec, 11
  • By: BCWASec
  • Under: BCWA News

Buddhist Conference to be held in Perth 2-4 Feb 2012

The Buddhist Council of WA (BCWA) is pleased to promote the “Buddhism and Australia” conference to be held 2-4 February 2012 in Perth.

This international event has drawn key names in Buddhism from around the world is organised by Vello Vaartnou who is the Head of Estonian Nyingma (a Buddhist organisation of Estonia). BCWA is pleased to assist Estonian Nyingma in this important gathering. We invite all local and national Buddhist organisations to help make this conference a huge success. Estonian Nyingma has close ties to Ajahn Brahmvamso from the WA Bodhiyana Monastery, who is a member of the organising committee for the coming conference.

The ‘Buddhism & Australia‘ conference 2012 will follow the model of the highly successful “Buddhism & Nordland“ conferences which have run every year since 2006 in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.

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  • Posted on: 29th Nov, 11
  • By: BCWASec
  • Under: BCWA News

Hopper Night at Kenwick

Hoppers are delicious crispy rice flour pancakes prepared right in front of you. Instead of the usual daytime fairs, the Sri Lankan Vihara is holding this even from 5pm onwards on Saturday 3rd December 2011 at their premises at 78, Austin Avenue, Kenwick. This is open to the public so why not swing by from some Sri Lankan culture, food and the Buddhist way of life.

 

 

  • Posted on: 27th Nov, 11
  • By: BCWASec
  • Under: BCWA News

International Food Fair at Nollamara

If you want to experience the food, fun and festivity of an Asian fair right here in Perth you might want to swing by the yearly International Food Fair on Sunday 27th Nov 2011 at Nanson Way, Nollamara.

INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR from 9.30am – 2.30pm at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre, 18-20 Nanson Way, Nollamara

The range of food includes all the different types of home-cooked, yummy and delicious food, (vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian), satay, savouries, rice & curry, noodles, desserts, cakes, ice-kacang, etc…

There will be Thai, Malaysian, Singaporean, Sri Lankan, Vietnamese, Christmas Islanders, Italian, Chinese, Burgers/Sausage stalls. Read more »

Buddha Bar news story in The West newspaper

In response to the news article “Officials bar Buddha from restaurant name” published in The West today, the Buddhist Council of Western Australia’s statement is as follows:

Thank you for contacting us on the “Buddha bar” news article you published in The West today.

The Buddhist Council of WA feels that the use of the name of the Buddha or for that matter any religious or respected figure should only be used when it is appropriate and respectful to do so. Read more »

  • Posted on: 19th Jun, 11
  • By: BCWASec
  • Under: BCWA News

His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s visit to Perth

His Holiness the Dalai Lama* received another warm welcome from Perth during his visit on the weekend of 18th and 19th of June – the Burswood Dome held about fourteen thousand paid ticket-holders. His holiness in his usual down-to-earth style spoke from the heart. For example after the “welcome to country” the Dalai Lama spoke off-the-cuff for about fifteen minutes on native rights and responsibilities. He said that the Sami peoples of Northen Norway have set a good example of engaging the modern world while at the same time retaining their culture and beliefs. Read more »

  • Posted on: 12th Jun, 11
  • By: BCWASec
  • Under: BCWA News

Live Export statement

The Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils have released the following statement on the Live Export issue:

The Buddhist community of Australia believes that the live export of animals for slaughter is needless and cruel, and we call for an immediate and permanent ban on this trade. Read more »

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