announcements & updates
News and announcements about things that have been happening at the Buddhist Society of Western Australia.
RAINS 2023 – (Dates, Speakers, Activities, Library Hours)
**Rains Guest Speakers will not be live streamed via YouTube** Dhammaloka Regular Activities Page Library Hours (During Rains: 31 July – 26 October 2023)…
Read moreBSWA Committee support the YES Vote on the Voice Referendum
BSWA/COM/2023-014 13th September 2023 Notice from the BSWA Committee: The BSWA Committee supports a YES Vote on the Voice Referendum and wish all First…
Read moreDennis Sheppard 22 September (Friday Night Guest Speaker 2023)
Rains Retreat Friday Night Guest Speaker Details (no live streaming): Speaker: Dennis Sheppard Talk title: Stillness, equilibrium, release Dennis Sheppard has been involved with the Buddhist…
Read moreThe Voice Referendum – Updated 22 Sept 2023
Please find date stamped updates regarding the Voice Referendum below: Friday, 22 September 2023 The Indigenous Voice Referendum: A Buddhist Approach VIDEO: Webinar with Bhante Sujato…
Read moreMetta Convention 2023
Ajahn Brahmali and Ayya Karunika, along with Ajahn Nissarano and Ajahn Sujato will take part in the Metta Convention 2023 Details below…. Promotional video: Metta…
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Rains Retreat Dates 2023 – All BSWA Sites
Our monastics will be on Rains Retreat From 2 Aug – 29 Oct 2023 Please find details of their Ceremony entry/end dates for Rains…
Read moreRequirements during Bushfire Season (Nov – Apr)
» During the bushfire season between November and April bring a long-sleeved cotton shirt with high collar and long, heavy cotton trousers (jeans are fine)…
Read moreKathina 2022 – Thank you!
The Dhammasara Community would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all our sponsors, donors, supporters, volunteers and everyone who has contributed in…
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Nuns Kathina 2022
Sunday 23 October 2022 @ Dhammasara Nuns Monastery 9.15am – 12.30pm 9:15am : Arrival of Guests 10:00am : Taking 3 Refuges & 5 Precepts Dhamma…
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Entry to Rains Ceremony @ Dhammasara – Sunday 3 July 2022
All are welcome! 9:30am : Arrival of Guests 10:00am : Taking 3 Refuges & 5 Precepts Dhamma Reflection by Ajahn Hāsapañña Auspicious Chant & Blessings…
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Rains Retreat Dates – All BSWA Sites
Our monastics will be on Rains Retreat during July – October 2022 Please find details of their entry/end dates for Rains below: Bodhinyana Entry…
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Dhammasara Entry to Rains Retreat – 3 July 2022
Sunday 3 July 2022 All are welcome! More information to follow….
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