Richard Barton was a founding member
and the first librarian of the BSWA.
A monk from Bodhinyana Monastery will lead the memorial for Richard
on Tuesday, 8 July 2025 from 2pm-4pm.
This memorial is open to all those who wish to attend to commemorate Richard Barton’s life.
Memorial for Richard Barton – Founding Member of BSWA
The family of Richard Barton has organised a memorial service to honour his life and legacy.
We encourage all members and friends of the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BSWA) to attend and pay their respects.
Richard’s dedication and vision helped establish the BSWA in 1973.
From humble beginnings in a small home in West Leederville, he played a vital role in founding what has become a thriving spiritual community of around 2,000 active members—both locally and worldwide.
As the Society’s first Librarian and an early committee member, Richard helped lay the groundwork for decades of Dhamma teaching, meditation, and community support.
His legacy lives on in every aspect of our shared practice.
Please join us for the memorial service on:
Date: Monday, 8 July 2025
Time: 2pm
Location: Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre
This is a meaningful opportunity to come together in gratitude and remembrance for a man whose efforts helped open the path for so many.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Richard and son Ananda about the time BSWA was founded (below)
Richard in recent years (below)
More details to follow…..