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Buddhist News in Australia

The Australian Observance of the United Nations Day of Vesak this year took on a new appearance.

After the Australian Observance of the United Nations Day of Vesak commencing in 2007 at the Sydney Town Hall it then moved to different places each year being held at the Great Hall of Parliament House Canberra in 2010,  Belmore … Continue reading

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Buddhist Services Online #Stayhome

The health and wellbeing of the community is our top priority. In order to help slow the spread of COVID-19 we decided to turn our regular Sunday service to be online services on facebook live so everyone can join it … Continue reading

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UN Vesak Celebration 2018

The 2018 Australian Observance of the United Nations Day of Vesak, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing away of The Lord Buddha was held at Paul Keating Park in Bankstown, New South Wales on Saturday May 5, and was well … Continue reading

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Reflecting on the Global Light of Peace 2017

A week has now passed since the Global Light of Peace 2017 was held at the Big Top in Luna Park Sydney, on the night of the 5th September. Participants from all Religions, Nationalities and Cultures were impressed with the … Continue reading

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Few days away to GLOP 2017

A million peace makers plan to join an online meditation session for world peace on the full moon day in September 2017 The group of peace makers from around the world are looking forward to the exciting event with a … Continue reading

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Light of Peace on the full moon night at Luna Park Sydney

The press conference of the Global Light of Peace event 2017 was held on the afternoon of Friday the 18 August 2017 at the Palais conference room, Luna Park. This is the first time in Australia this kind of activity … Continue reading

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UN Vesak Celebration 2017

Many Buddhist communities are now aware that this year’s UN Vesak  Celebrations will be at Paul Keating Park, Bankstown NSW on Saturday 6th May 2017. The change of venue this year from the Sydney Town Hall has allowed for more … Continue reading

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A joyful day in Cabramatta

It was a joyful day for many people in Cabramatta at Freedom Plaza. Vassa Festival was a worthy course for many volunteers to put their tirelessly work days and nights to make this event successful. Theravadin monks from various national … Continue reading

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The Opening Ceremony of Buddha Hall in Western Australia

The Opening Ceremony of Buddha Hall in Western Australia Over 30 Buddhist monks and lay people from Thailand and Dhammakaya Centres from various states in Australia have come to join the Buddhist community in Western Australia to witness the opening … Continue reading

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AUSTRALIAN OBSERVANCE OF THE UNIITED NATIONS DAY OF VESAK 2013

On the afternoon of Sunday, May 26th, 2013, the Australian Observance of the United Nations Day of Vesak took place at the Sydney Town Hall. This joyous and auspicious event was attended by more than 1,000 people from all Buddhist … Continue reading

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