Vesak Message from the Hon Tony Abbott MHR

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 celebration in Kenwick on Saturday 25th May 2013

Vesak, the most sacred of Buddhist festiaval commemorating the birth, enlightenment and death (called Parinirvana) of the Lord Buddha is held on the full moon day in Mat and on the following day.

Vesak Celebration at Nollamara Sunday 26th 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 […]

Vesak Message from Colin Barnett MLA Premier of WA

It is with great pleasure that I wish members of the Buddhist Council of Western Australia and the WA Buddhist community a very happy and festive Vesak Day. As one of Australia’s most culturally diverse States, Western Australia is home to many faiths and cultures. WA’s Buddhists are a growing and valued part of our […]

Vesak Message from PM Julia Gillard 2013

2013 VESAK DAY CELEBRATIONS It is with great pleasure that I send my best wishes to everyone celebrating Vesak across Australia this year. Vesak is of global importance to the Buddhist community as it gathers to commemorate Gautama Buddha and contemplate his message of compassion and goodwill.