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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. Tweet