Korean Christians and Protestants continue vandalism acts

by Emi hayakawa, BTN, Nov 6, 2012

Seoul, South Korea — Vandalism and arson of Buddhist temples and treasures, and important cultural properties relating to Buddhism by the Korean Christian and Protestant communities continue. Although many legislative laws have changed to protect cultural properties and national treasure after the tragic arson of the Namdaemun gate, national treasure No.1, vandalism to Buddhist temples and Buddhist treasures continue in Korea. Read more »

End-of-Rains Ceremonies in Perth

Kathina (Robe Offering Ceremony) is held on any convenient date within one month of the conclusion of the Vassa Retreat, which is the three month rains retreat season (Vassa) for the monastic order. It is the time of the year when new robes and other requisites may be offered by the laity to the monks. Read more »

Bangladesh court asks gov’t why it failed to protect Buddhists from attacks over Quran photo

The Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils has written to the Bangladeshi Government over this matter. Please read our letter here.

This is a news article about the recent violence against the Buddhist minorities in Bangladesh which peaked on the first weekend of October 2012. At least one monk was killed, more than a hundred Buddhist homes destroyed as well as the destruction of many temples. Read more »

Buddhist Relics Exhibition 26th – 29th July at the Perth Town Hall

Hayagriva Buddhist Centre Presents The Holy Buddhist Relics Exhibition 26th – 29th July at the Perth Town Hall

The exhibition will be open to the public from 10am – 6pm Thurs, Sat and Sun. 10am – 8pm Fri 27. This exhibition will give the people of Perth the opportunity to see and experience first hand these rare, precious and powerful relics. There will also be meditations, the opportunity to write the Sanghata Sutra, a Blessing Ceremony, Buddha Bath, Pujas and DVD screenings. Read more »

ASA appoints WA’s Ajahn Brahm it’s new Chairperson

 

ASA Sangha Conference: 23-24 May 2012

The ASA conference has become a landmark event each year for Buddhist monastics in Australia. The ASA was set up to support dialogue and understanding among monastics of different traditions, and the conference provides a forum for this. This year’s conference features a one day work shop offered by the Chaplaincy Sub-committee of the Australian Sangha Association. Read more »