announcements & updates
News and announcements about things that have been happening at the Buddhist Society of Western Australia.
Friday Night Speaker: Kathryn Choules
Kathryn Choules will be giving the Friday Night Talk on 18 September 2026. Kathryn began meditating over 30 years ago at the Armadale group (AMG) of…
Read moreSeeking volunteers in various roles (updated 31/08/26)
The BSWA is seeking volunteers for the following roles: Notice 31/08/2026 – AUDIO TRANSCRIBER VOLUNTEER ROLES HAVE NOW BE FILLED
Read moreBoundless Meditation Group Rains Retreat Schedule 2026
Please see this page for more information.
Read moreRains Sutta Discussion Group 2026
Rains Sutta Discussion Group, Sunday, 13th September 2026 A brief summary of the sutta that will be discussed at the upcoming session on Sunday, 13th September,…
Read moreSafe Buddhism Series – Info & Materials
Watch the Safe Buddhism Series on the BSWA YouTube Channel With Venerable Mettaji. The Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BSWA) is pleased to announce a…
Read moreSpecial Sutta Paritta Chanting For Ajahn Brahm’s 75th Birthday
Special Sutta Paritta Chanting For Ajahn Brahm’s 75th Birthday Date: 1 August 2026 (Sat) Time: 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm AWST Venue: Jhana Grove Meditation…
Read morePlaces available for male guests at Bodhinyana: Jan & Feb 2026
Spots are available for male guests to stay at Bodhinyana Monastery for the months of January and February 2026. You can apply by filling out…
Read moreWord of the Buddha – new edition
The latest edition of ‘The Word of the Buddha’ is now freely available for download as EPUB and PDF versions via our online teachings catalogue….
Read moreBodhinyana Kathina – Road Closures in and around Perth City – Plan your journey
For those travelling to Jhana Grove on 12 October 2025 for Bodhinyana’s Kathina, please take note of the following information regarding road closures in and…
Read moreBodhinyana Kathina & Bodhinyana Great Southern End of Rains – 12 Oct 2025
Please note ROAD CLOSURES AROUND PERTH on 12 October 2025
Read moreSafe Buddhism Initiative – Volunteer Professional Resources Needed
Safe Buddhism Website Initiative As mentioned in the August BSWA eNews there is the intention to create a “Safe Buddhism” website (before the end of…
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