Kathina ceremony at Perth monastery

There was a huge turnout at the end-of-rains retreat of the 22 resident monks of Bodhinyana Monastery located about an hour from Perth. Ajahn Brahm led the monks on alm’s food gathering.

Kathina ceremony at Perth nun’s monastery

People came to welcome the nuns at Dhammasara monastery at the end of their three month retreat. It was the first time the new buildings were opened to visitors.

Perth Global Buddhist Conference | 8 & 9 Aug 2015

Cecilia Mitra president of BSWA and Lisa Scafidi Lord Mayor of Perth holding conference poster

Cecilia Mitra president of BSWA and Lisa Scaffidi Lord Mayor of Perth holding conference poster

Perth will be the host city for the 9th Global Conference on Buddhism at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on 8 & 9 of August 2015.
This conference is not just for Buddhists, it’s for everyone. This becomes even more obvious when you inspect the incredibly diverse array of both Buddhist and non-Buddhist speakers lined up for the event. Go to www.9gcb.org for more information.
Meditation and ‘mindfulness training’ are well accepted these days as important and universal tools for stress management and leadership training among managers and employees, for conflict resolution within closed and small-group environments such as offices and companies, and for training front-line personnel working in the service industries.

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Fremantle Meditation and Tai Chi: 1st Jun 2015

The Buddhist Society of WA organised a free meditation and Tai Chi event at Fremantle Esplanade Reserve on Mon 1 June at 2pm. The guided meditation was by senior monk Ajahn Sujato, with Tai Chi instructions by Roy Hee.  The weather was sunny and it was a great way to introduce friends and family to meditation and Tai Chi.

Sri Lankan Buddhist temple’s foodfair fundraiser 24th May 2015

SSBS foodfairDear Friends,

Sri Lankan Sinhalese Buddhist Society with the support of all organizations and generous volunteers in Perth; kindly invite you all to come and show your support for this meritorious deed while enjoying delicious food.

All funds raised will go towards maintenance of Perth Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara. Please remember this important day 24th May 2015 from 10.30 am to 3.00 pm. @ Perth Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara 78, Austin Avenue. Kenwick

download pdf info file here: Food Fair May 2015

Message from WA Premeir Colin Barnett MeC MLA – Vesak 2015

600px Signed Response from the Premier - Eddy Fernando-2

Letter from Premeir of WA – Vesak 2015