The Buddhist community is very saddened by the tragic passing away of a lovely man; Ven. Kunsang on 27 Jan 2010.
We are heartended that so many people have written to express their shock and indignation at this violent and needless crime.
We thank the Police for making an arrest in relation to this violent crime. Read more »
Saturday 30 January
10am – 4pm
160 High Street, Fremantle
Public Talk 11am
Guided Meditation 2pm
with Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Nampur Read more »
The Buddhist Council of Western Australia on behalf of the WA Buddhist community wishes one and all a Happy Oz Day oi oi oi!
On the 21st of January the Buddhist community was represented at Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s Australia Day Reception which was held at the Perth Town Hall. Read more »
Back in Oct 2009 the BCWA had sent a letter of support to the recently ordained nuns of Dhammasara Monastery. On Dec 22nd an article about the controversy around this matter appeared in The West and on 30 Dec 2009 a sector of Thai clergy in Bangkok have made an audacious claim on the sovereignty, property and affairs of the Buddhist Society of Western Australia. Read more »
Thank-you to all you attended and volunteered for this huge event at the Fremantle Esplanade organised by the BCWA and supported by all the major Buddhist organisations in Perth.
Please contact chief organiser Norliah at norliah.ariyaratne09@gmail.com for more information.
The event was hosted by the Australian government; Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. During the Closing Reception held on 30 Oct 2009, BCWA President Dr Jake Mitra spoke with Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Stephen Smith MP about representation of the Buddhist community. Read more »
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