Public warned about ‘fake monks’ collecting money in the city

The Buddhist Council of WA supports the actions of Consumer Protection which has issued an alert to the public to be wary of men purporting to be Buddhist monks asking for donations, saying they may not be genuine. This news report is from 720 ABC  Perth (6th Jan 2014): “The director who oversees Scamnet at […]

Christmas Greetings

On behalf of the Buddhist community in Western Australia, the president and committee of the Buddhist Council of WA wish all celebrating a Happy Christmas.

Ajahn Brahm feature story West Weekend

West Australians were given an insight into the life and times of Ajahn Brahm in this feature story. Most West Australians are unaware of this Cambridge physics graduate who ordained as a Buddhist monk more than thirty years ago. He has been active in teaching Buddhism here and around the world and is the author […]

End-of-Rains-Retreat Ceremony at WA Buddhist Nunnery

The Dhammasara Nuns Monastery End of Rains Ceremony was held on Sunday 20th October , 2013 at their Gidgegannup premises. Well over 500 people participated in this year’s end of the rains retreat ceremony. The Minister of Multicultural Interests Dr Mike Nahan was represented by Mr. Frank Alban MLA member for Swan Hills and Ms […]

BCWA Fundraising Dinner 2013

The BCWA Fundraising Dinner 2013 was a success with over a hundred guests including the guest-of-honor Minister of  Citizenship and Multicultural Interests Dr Mike Nahan MLA and Ms Janine Freeman MLA representing the Leader of the Opposition. It was an opportunity for members of the WA Buddhist community to meet each other as well as […]

BCWA AGM 2013

The AGM was held at our office at 6:30PM on 27th August 2013. The new committee for 2013-2014 is: