WA Buddhist Women Collective on 27th Nov 2022

A gathering of WA Buddhist women collective with Thubten Chokyi and Thubten Yangchen took place at the King’s Park Botanical Garden appreciating the caring of each other and caring for our earth. Apparently, it is said that around this area was where indigenous women used to gather and caring for the land.  

Cambodian Buddhist Society of WA 20th year anniversary

The Cambodian Buddhist Society of WA celebrated its 20th year anniversary on 26th November 2022. Its center started with only a few thousand dollars among a small group of Cambodian community and ended up with an established center at 56 Scott Road, Kelmscott 20 years later.

LGBTQIA+ identity, faith and spirituality with Venerable Chokyi

In celebration of Pride Month in Western Australia, join us on a guided meditation followed by afternoon tea and discussions on LGBTQIA+ identity, faith and spirituality with Venerable Chokyi at the Hayagriva Buddhist Centre. Open to all regardless of identity, orientation or religious/spiritual beliefs. 19 November 2022 (SAT) 2:00pm – 3:00pm Hayagriva Buddhist Centre 64 […]

2022-23 President’s message (Natasha Tang)

Dear BCWA members and friends,   I am honoured to lead the Buddhist Council of Western Australia into 2023. During my term as President, I vow to strengthen our relationship by promoting closer engagement with members of BCWA and with government representatives, such as Members of Parliament, Ministers, local councils and the WA Buddhist community […]

2021-22 President’s Report (Marlene Robins)

Dear friends in Buddhism, I want to acknowledge the support the committee and members of the Buddhist Council of Western Australia (BCWA) that have supported us. The BCWA has always been there to benefit of the Buddhist community in Western Australia. We have been keeping the Friends of BCWA informed via our webpage, Facebook and […]

BCWA President’s Marlene Robins speech on VegRun 2022

            We wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we are meeting on, the Whadjuk people. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region. Welcome to our special guests Fo Guang Shan Temple’s […]