Whilst religious freedom is a human right, this should not override other basic human rights of equality and compassion for all human beings. Religious freedom should not be an avenue to practice discrimination against the weak and vulnerable. In this respect, religious institutions should be bound by the same anti-discrimination laws including laws on […]
By Samantha Turnbull – ABC News: New South Wales public schools are struggling to keep up with demand for Buddhism scripture teachers. Buddhist Council of New South Wales chairman Brian White said there were more than 3,000 public school students across the state studying Buddhism, and the number was growing rapidly. “It’s driven by a […]
At the AGM on Tuesday 1st Nov 2016 Mr Boon Tan was elected President BCWA. The full incoming committee was as follows: Executive Committee for 2016/2017: President: Boon Tan (Buddhist Society of WA) Vice-President: U Thunla (Tisarana Buddhist Society) Treasurer: Chan Bunthan (Cambodian Buddhist Society WA) Hon. Secretary: Marlene Robins (Hayagriya Buddhist Society) Tweet
Dear BCWA Members, Committee and Representatives Buddhist Council of Western Australia President’s Report 2015/6 The 2015/6 year has been full of challenges and opportunities. We have conscientiously engaged on a wide range of local, state and national levels on behalf of our members. The 2016 Inaugural United Nations Day of Vesak was successfully staged at […]
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 […]
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