Vesak, the most sacred of Buddhist festiaval commemorating the birth, enlightenment and death (called Parinirvana) of the Lord Buddha is held on the full moon day in Mat and on the following day. Read more »
The Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BSWA) will get together to celebrate Vesak Day under the full moon on Sunday 26th May 2013. Vesak day is very significant for Buddhists everywhere as this day marks the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the day of his Enlightenment when he became the Buddha, or the Awakened One, and the passing away of the Buddha after 45 years of teaching the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path. Read more »
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It is with great pleasure that I wish members of the Buddhist Council of Western Australia and the WA Buddhist community a very happy and festive Vesak Day.
As one of Australia’s most culturally diverse States, Western Australia is home to many faiths and cultures. WA’s Buddhists are a growing and valued part of our vibrant community and the Vesak Day celebration is one that offers all West Australians the opportunity to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of one of the world’s most significant religions. Read more »
2013 VESAK DAY CELEBRATIONS
It is with great pleasure that I send my best wishes to everyone celebrating Vesak across Australia this year.
Vesak is of global importance to the Buddhist community as it gathers to commemorate Gautama Buddha and contemplate his message of compassion and goodwill. Read more »
Saturday 13 April 2013 saw the Cambodian Buddhist Society of WA celebrating the Cambodian New Year in Perth. It was wonderful to see a Australians of all walks of life at the event which was well attended at their premises in Kelmscott. Read more »
The ABC TV program Q&A is perhaps Australia’s number one current affairs program and so we were pleased to see Ven Robina Courtin on the show on 1st April 2013.
The Australian Buddhist community is looking forward to more Buddhist panelists, especially Buddhists who are based in Australia. We note that all other panelists on the show on 1st April are all based in Australia. Read more »
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