Buddhist Council of Western Australia Inc.

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 Banksia Terrace, Kensington WA 6151
Tel: (08) 9367 4817

Cost: Free (Donation welcomed)

Venerable Chokyi was ordained with Kyabe Lama Zopa Rinpoche in 2006 and has recently relocated to Perth after many years of service at the Vajrayana Institute, Sydney and Chenrezig Institute, Queensland. Committed to learning and teaching the Dharma to benefit all beings, Venerable Chokyi has conducted many meditation retreats and is a much-loved mentor to students, known for her great depth of wisdom, good humour and huge heart.

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 Twiter of relevant information that may impact them.

Below are some of the activities that we have performed this year.

1. BCWA as government primary contact in WA

Since BCWA has been recognised by the government as peak body of Buddhist organisation in WA, we have been important contact for the government in WA about matters related to Buddhism and the Buddhist community in WA.

2. BCWA Facebook updates

We have been posting relevant Buddhist related information on regular basis in the social media and our webpage

3. Supporting activities of the ASA

We have been supporting the Australian Sangha Association activities and disseminate important information to the community when available.

4. Disseminate relevant information from the government

Dept of Homes Affair and Multicultural Interest have been disseminating their messages to the communities through organizations like BCWA.

5. The BCWA has supported other organisations activities through attending

• the Buddha Light International Association WA Buddha Birthday ceremony
• Cambodian Buddhist Society New Year and Vesak celebration
• Sri Lankan Buddhist Society Vesak celebrations
• Government House for the Multicultural celebration thanking organisation for their assistance during the COVID pandemic attended by the Minister Dr Tony Buti MLA and the Governor, his Excellency Chris Dawson
• Supported and attended the BLIA VegRun 2022 on the 11^th Info and photos on BCWA webpage (https://www.buddhistcouncilwa.org.au/bcwa-presidents-marlene-robins-speech-on-vegrun-2022/)
• Comment made on our webpage and Facebook in the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II (https://www.buddhistcouncilwa.org.au/sincere-condolences-to-the-family-of-queen-elizabeth-ii/)
• Congratulations were made personally and on our webpage and Facebook to the newly elected Member of Parliament for Tangney, Mr Sam Lim MP (https://www.buddhistcouncilwa.org.au/congratulations-to-sam-lim-for-representing-tangney-in-the-federal-parliament/)

6. Meeting minutes to the active members of BCWA

The committee have organised for all minutes to be sent to members so as everyone knows what we are doing and how they can be involved, either by suggestions or assisting.

I also wish to remind you that the BCWA Annual General Meeting will be held at 7pm on WEDNESDAY 19^TH OCTOBER 2022 at the Australia Asia House, 275 Stirling St, Perth WA 6000.

All positions of executive committees and committees are open for nomination on the day. I encourage you to participate in the BCWA’s course for the Buddhist community in WA.

Yours in the Dhamma

Marlene Robins

President