Climate Change Statement published by Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils

For the benefit of all beings the Australian Buddhist community urges world leaders meeting in Paris this year to reduce the mining and use of coal and other fossil fuels. Instead of increased coal production we encourage the Australian government to actively pursue the development of renewable energy technologies and help developing countries toward the […]

People’s Climate March

You are invited to join in “The People’s Climate March” in Perth City on 29 November from 1.30 – 2.30pm that is part of an international people’s mobilisation to coincide with the start of the Paris Climate Summit. From 30 November to 11 December this year, world leaders will converge on Paris with the aim of […]

A Multi-Faith Vigil for Terror Victims in Perth

This Wednesday, 18th of November, Perth’s faith communities will come together to mourn at St George’s Cathedral at 6.30pm. Led by the Very Reverend Richard Pengelley, Dean of Perth, the vigil will mourn the loss of innocent lives to mindless violence in Paris, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Israel, Palestine and elsewhere; and pray for their […]

Sri Lankan Food Fair Sun 22 Nov 2015 at Centenary Pavillion

Dear Friends, We are pleased to inform you about our upcoming Sri Lankan Food Fair, which will be held at Centenary Pavillion at Wilson on Sunday, 22nd of November 2015. This is to raise the needed funds to continue Perth Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara’s services to the community. Come and enjoy the delicious food with […]

Kathina ceremony at Perth monastery

There was a huge turnout at the end-of-rains retreat of the 22 resident monks of Bodhinyana Monastery located about an hour from Perth. Ajahn Brahm led the monks on alm’s food gathering.

Kathina ceremony at Perth nun’s monastery

People came to welcome the nuns at Dhammasara monastery at the end of their three month retreat. It was the first time the new buildings were opened to visitors.