The passing of Laurence Mills, the former Phra Khantipalo

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Laurence Mills, the former Phra Khantipalo. He was a well known teacher in the Theravadan tradition and was also well known to Tibetan Buddhist practitioners. He is considered one of the seminal figures of Buddhist teaching in Australia. He died on Monday 5 July […]

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Buddhist Care Line setup in Perth

Welcome. If you wish to talk about any issues that may be happening in your life without fear of judgement and be heard, we encourage you to contact the Buddhist Care Line. +61 (08) 6270 4671 (phone line) or +61 493 056 327 (via WhatsApp) Monday CLOSED Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday 6.30pm-9.00pm Thursday CLOSED Friday CLOSED […]

For the First Time Ever, the White House Celebrates Vesak, the Buddha’s Birthday

Representatives from the three major Buddhist traditions gathered for prayers and candle lighting. By Alison Spiegel May 27, 2021 Wednesday, May 26, 2021 marked a historic moment for Buddhists in the US. For the first time ever, the White House celebrated Vesak, the holiday that commemorates the Buddha’s birthday, death, and enlightenment. Wangmo Dixey, Executive […]

Buddha’s Light International Association Western Australia celebrated Buddha’s Birthday

Buddha’s Light International Association Western Australia celebrated Buddha’s Birthday on 17 and 18 April 2021 with multi culture and multi faith.