announcements & updates
News and announcements about things that have been happening at the Buddhist Society of Western Australia.
BSWA 50th Anniversary
Event date: 3pm – 5pm (Western Australian time) 4 June 2023 It has been 50 years since the inception of the Buddhist Society of Western…
Read moreVesak Day/50th Anniversary & Vesak Retreat Day
BSWA will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary as part of our Vesak Day celebrations at Dhammaloka on 4th June. On 5th June, Ajahn Hasapanna will…
Read moreJune Weekend Retreat – Dates Updated
Sorry for the late notice. June 2023 Weekend retreat date has been updated. It’s now from 9 – 11 June, with booking opening on 14…
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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…
Read moreBodhinyana Great Southern – OPEN from 28 May 2022
Our Bodhinyana Great Southern monastics have recovered from covid and will resume their usual teaching program from Saturday, 28 May 2022. Thank you for your…
Read moreBodhinyana Great Southern Hermitage – CLOSED until 27 May 2022
Due to a positive COVID result, our Bodhinyana Great Southern Hermitage in Albany is now closed to visitors until Friday 27 May. The Albany and Denmark talks have also been cancelled during this…
Read moreMasks to be worn by children Year 3 and older
Please be advised that all children in Year 3 and up, must wear masks in any indoor public setting from Thursday, 3 March 2022. This…
Read moreAjahn Brahm visit to Albany – some changes
Dhammaloka City Centre closed due to COVID-19 Come and listen on his tour of gratitude on the following dates. Please note a slight change due…
Read moreBodhinyana Great Southern Entry to Rains Ceremony 2020
All are welcome to join Venerable Mudu and the community of Bodhinyana Great Southern for the Entry to Rains Ceremony 2020 this Sunday 5th July….
Read moreBodhinyana Great Southern Region
In response to the latest Australian Government measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, The Buddhist Society of WA (BSWA) issues the following announcement: It’s…
Read moreBodhinyana Great Southern Monastery Project (BGSMP)
Aim of Project To establish a branch of Bodhinyana Monastery for Buddhist monks in the Albany region. The monastery will eventually be a monastic centre…
Read moreVen. Mudu’s big news from the Great Southern
Venerable Mudu’s recent visit in March 2019 to Albany-Denmark After returning from my recent visit, I am happy to report that the number of venues…
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