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		<title>Buddhist Conference to be held in Perth 2-4 Feb 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Buddhist Council of WA (BCWA) is pleased to promote the &#8220;Buddhism and Australia&#8221; 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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wa.buddhistcouncil.org.au/home/buddhist-conference-to-be-held-in-perth-2-4-feb-2012/</link>
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		<title>Hopper Night at Kenwick</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wa.buddhistcouncil.org.au/home/hopper-night-at-kenwick/</link>
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		<title>International Food Fair at Nollamara</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8211; 2.30pm at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre, 18-20 Nanson Way, Nollamara The range [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wa.buddhistcouncil.org.au/home/international-food-fair-at-nollamara-dhammaloka-buddhist-centre/</link>
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		<title>Buddha Bar news story in The West newspaper</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In response to the news article &#8220;Officials bar Buddha from restaurant name&#8221; published in The West today, the Buddhist Council of Western Australia&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wa.buddhistcouncil.org.au/home/buddha-bar-news-story-in-the-west-newspaper/</link>
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		<title>His Holiness the Dalai Lama&#8217;s visit to Perth</title>
		<description><![CDATA[His Holiness the Dalai Lama* received another warm welcome from Perth during his visit on the weekend of 18th and 19th of June &#8211; 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 &#8220;welcome to country&#8221; the Dalai Lama spoke [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wa.buddhistcouncil.org.au/home/his-holiness-the-dalai-lamas-visit-to-perth/</link>
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		<title>Live Export statement</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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. Recently the ABC on its 4 Corner’s program, screened [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wa.buddhistcouncil.org.au/home/live-export-statement/</link>
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		<title>Australian Sangha meet in Perth</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Australian Sangha Association is an association of Australian Buddhist monks and nuns. The purpose of the ASA is to serve the needs of all Buddhist monks and nuns resident in Australia, without interfering in the internal affairs of any temple or monastery. It aims to promote the well-being of the Sangha, nurture its growth, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wa.buddhistcouncil.org.au/home/australian-sangha-meet-in-perth/</link>
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		<title>Vesak Parliamentary Reception</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Buddhist Council of WA (BCWA) would like to thank Dr Mike Nahan MLA, Member for Riverton and his party colleagues for organizing a private reception at Parliament House on the occasion of Vesak Day on Tuesday 17th of May 2011. This was the first time in WA that the Buddhist community was acknowledged in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wa.buddhistcouncil.org.au/home/vesak-parliamentary-luncheon/</link>
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		<title>Vesak Message from PM Julia Gillard</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We thank the PM for the following message which was sent to the Buddhist community through the President of the Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils on the occassion of Vesak Day 2011 which celebrated the birth, Enlightenment and passing of the Buddha Gautama in India 2,600 years ago:]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wa.buddhistcouncil.org.au/home/vesak-message-from-pm-julia-gillard/</link>
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		<title>Inquiry into Multiculturalism in Australia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In response to an invitation by the Joint Committee on Migration, the Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils (FABC) submitted the following Submission: &#160; Submission to Inquiry on Multiculturalism in Australia 1 Thank-you for your letter of 18 March 2011 inviting the Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils of Australia (FABC) to make a submission on this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wa.buddhistcouncil.org.au/home/inquiry-into-multiculturalism-in-australia/</link>
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		<title>Come celebrate the Buddha&#8217;s birth at Supreme Court Gardens</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Once again the Buddha Light International Association of WA invites the public to their annual Buddha&#8217;s Birthday event at the Supreme Court Gardens. Please click on the picture for more information.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wa.buddhistcouncil.org.au/home/come-celebrate-the-buddhas-birth-at-supreme-court-gardens/</link>
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		<title>Meditation in Kelmscott</title>
		<description><![CDATA[BUDDHIST MEDITATION Free &#38; All Welcome Led by: Zor Hane — ECU Buddhist Chaplain Spiritual Guide/Meditation Teacher (Buddhist Meditation Society) Please come along to these joyful meditation sessions and talks. Find out about life from an alternative way, and have Calm, Insight Wisdom &#38; Skills to live a happier and less stressful life. All are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wa.buddhistcouncil.org.au/home/meditation-in-kelmscott/</link>
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		<title>HH Dalai Lama is coming to Perth 19th June 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A CONVERSATION WITH THE HIS HOLINESS On Happiness, Life &#38; Living – Spirituality in the Modern World Sunday 19th June – 9.30am to 11.30am Burswood Dome, Perth Tickets are on sale now, Platinum Tickets Have Sold Out!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wa.buddhistcouncil.org.au/home/hh-dalai-lama-is-coming-to-perth-19th-june-2011/</link>
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		<title>WA Disasters Relief Appeal</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s another chance for you to help the victims of the recent bush fires in WA: come down for lunch at the Australia Buddhist Bliss Mission&#8217;s centre at Willeton on Sunday the 27th of March 2011. Please click on the picture to view all the details. Hope to see you all there!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wa.buddhistcouncil.org.au/home/wa-disasters-relief-appeal/</link>
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		<title>An evening with Buddhist Master Lama Ole Nydahl</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Please join us for Lama Ole Nydahl&#8217;s first event of the 2011 Australian Tour, Happiness in the Fast Lane &#8211; An evening with Buddhist Master Lama Ole Nydahl 7pm Perth Town Hall 11th March Location: Perth Town Hall (Cnr Hay &#38; Barrack St Perth) Date: Mar. 11th &#8211; Mar. 11th 7pm &#8211; 11pm Price: Buy [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wa.buddhistcouncil.org.au/home/an-evening-with-buddhist-master-lama-ole-nydahl/</link>
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