announcements & updates
News and announcements about things that have been happening at the Buddhist Society of Western Australia.

Cancelled: Entry to Rains Retreat Ceremony – Dhammasara
Due to the current COVID restrictions of limited capacity indoors and outdoors, this 11th July event is cancelled. The monastery is opened daily 10am -1pm…
Read moreThe BSWA monasteries/centres are open
The BSWA monasteries/centres are open for visits again and we look forward to seeing you soon. Unless restrictions are reimposed, places of worship can…
Read moreRecent evacuation from bushfire
The nuns community has returned safely to the monastery. Dhammasara monastery is opened daily from 10am – 1pm. During the bushfire season between November and…
Read moreDhammasara Rice Alms Round
Dear Friends, We’re happy to advise that the rice alms round has resumed at Dhammasara nuns Monastery. Information on Dhammasara can be found here https://bswa.org/location/dhammasara-monastery/…
Read moreAn update on the fire near Dhammasara Monastery (5/2/2021)
Dear friends, As the Wooroloo bushfire continues to burn near Dhammasara monastery, we have received a number of kind inquiries asking about the monastery and…
Read moreDhammasara Monastery Evacuated
Dear friends, Due to the presence of a dangerous bushfire near Dhammasara Monastery, the nuns have activated their fire plan and evacuated to a safe…
Read moreBushfire Season (Nov-April)
During the bushfire season between November and April visitors are encouraged to check the fire safety warnings for Serpentine area and Gidgegannup area and please…
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Busy Bee @ Dhammasara – Thank you
Warm greetings, indeed, to our faithful busy bees! Last Sunday, we travelled along the monastery’s gravel roads together, a little swarm of busy bees, shoulder to shoulder…
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Cashless Donation Terminals
Cashless Donation Terminals are now available at Dhammasara a COVIDSAFE initiative May the merit of your generosity and kindness brings you much happiness and peace. …
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Kathina 2020
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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