Buddhist Council of Western Australia

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 »

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, and protect its interests. Read more »

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:

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