Whenever world leaders gather, such as is happening now for the G20 conference in Brisbane; there is a potential for great good and benefit for the world and all its inhabitants. Even as economic matters are discussed there is the opportunity to take united action against climate change and environmental damage.
This being the case we are pleased to release our statement on Climate Change today in this way: Read more »
More than a thousand Buddhist supporters, especially from the Thai community, celebrated the Kathina ceremony at Bodhinyana Monastery on Sunday 12th Oct 2014. The monks of Bodhinyana Buddhist Monastery in Perth’s hill suburb of Serpentine have been on their annual three month retreat for the past three months. The Kathina ceremony marks the end of the Vassa retreat (Rains Retreat). Ajahn Brahm the abbott of the monastery led the monks and accepted offers of gifts to the monks (sangha) from the lay supporters and also a special offering from the the King of Thailand. Read more »
At 78 Austin Avenue, Kenwick, WA. 10:30 to 3:30pm on Sunday 26th Oct 2014.
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Diamond Way Perth Buddhist Centre has relocated to Suite 6, 108 Rokeby Road, Subiaco.We meet Monday and Wednesday at 7:30pm for teachings and meditation. Sunday afternoons and evening are for personal practice, meditation together at 6.00pm and dinner together. We moved out of our last centre in Melville in October 2013 and into Subiaco in March 2014. This is a wonderful and conveniently situated location to carry on our dharma activity and fulfil our teacher’s wishes. May the teachings of Buddha continue to be freely available to all who are interested in developing and exploring their minds, and avoiding what brings suffering.
On behalf of the Buddhist Community of Western Australia, the Committee of the BCWA expresses it’s sincere condolences to all those affected by the lost of the MH17 flight and passengers aboard. This tragedy has touched us all and we feel deep sorrow at this terrible loss of life in such distressing circumstances. Our thoughts and prayers are particularly directed to those families and friends affected by the loss of their loved ones.
The BCWA affirms the right of same sex couples, in committed relationships, to be treated with the same dignity and equality as heterosexual couples. We support legislation to ensure the same rights and privileges for all couples as enjoyed by heterosexual couples.
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