by Emi hayakawa, BTN, Nov 6, 2012 Seoul, South Korea — Vandalism and arson of Buddhist temples and treasures, and important cultural properties relating to Buddhism by the Korean Christian and Protestant communities continue. Although many legislative laws have changed to protect cultural properties and national treasure after the tragic arson of the Namdaemun gate, […]
Kathina (Robe Offering Ceremony) is held on any convenient date within one month of the conclusion of the Vassa Retreat, which is the three month rains retreat season (Vassa) for the monastic order. It is the time of the year when new robes and other requisites may be offered by the laity to the monks.
The Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils has written to the Bangladeshi Government over this matter. Please read our letter here. This is a news article about the recent violence against the Buddhist minorities in Bangladesh which peaked on the first weekend of October 2012. At least one monk was killed, more than a hundred Buddhist […]
Hayagriva Buddhist Centre Presents The Holy Buddhist Relics Exhibition 26th – 29th July at the Perth Town Hall The exhibition will be open to the public from 10am – 6pm Thurs, Sat and Sun. 10am – 8pm Fri 27. This exhibition will give the people of Perth the opportunity to see and experience first hand […]
ASA Sangha Conference: 23-24 May 2012 The ASA conference has become a landmark event each year for Buddhist monastics in Australia. The ASA was set up to support dialogue and understanding among monastics of different traditions, and the conference provides a forum for this. This year’s conference features a one day work shop offered by […]
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