Australia

Every second month a long weekend retreat for those who are seriously ill (residential available)

At the Buddhist Library 90 Church Street, Camperdown, Sydney (02) 9519 6054 Group meditation is held on every Mondays night in the downstairs section of the Buddhist Library at 7pm to 9pm - All Welcome!

Bodhi Zendo Sydney Group

Tradition: Mahayana, Zen
Affiliation: Bodhi Zendo, Perumalmalai,Tamil Nadu, Southern India
Phone: Aileen (02) 9314 7831
E-mail: aileenmc@bigpond.net.au
Website: http://www.bodhizendo.org
Teacher: Ama Samy  
Notes and Events:

Please emai: aileenmc@bigpond.net.au beforehand.

The web site for Bodhi Zendo in India can be found at: http://www.bodhizendo.org.

Bodhicitta Chan International Association

Address: 223 Dennis Road   Springwood Qld 4127
Tradition: Mahayana, Zen Buddhism
Phone: 0738085661
E-mail: ozmonk@bodhichan.com
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Teacher: Hui-Chyuan  
Spiritual Director: Hui-Chyuan  Email  (Phone: 07-38085661)
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Free Class in English: Every Saturday from 9:00am to 12:30pm

Including: Buddhism teachings, meditation and Tai Chi.

Bodhikusuma - Buddhist & Meditation Centre

Address: Lvl 2, 203 - 209 Thomas Street,Haymarket, NSW 2000 Mailing: PO BOX 258, Strawberry Hills, NSW 2012  NSW
Tradition: Theravada, Thai
Phone: (61 2) 9211-1188
Fax: (61 2) 9281-1128
E-mail: bmcentre@bodhikusuma.com
Website: http://www.bodhikusuma.com/metta/
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Notes and Events:

Bodhikusuma Buddhist & Meditation Centre started in 2002. It is a functioning Theravada Buddhist centre which provides facilities to learn and practice the teachings of the Buddha through classes, meditation, workshops and talks. Since 2007, Bodhikusuma has moved to a much larger and more central location in Chinatown, Sydney.

Buddha House

Address: 1 Fisher Street  Tusmore SA 5065
Tradition: Vajrayana, Gelugpa Tibetan
Affiliation: FPMT
Phone: (08) 8333 2824
Fax: (08) 8333 2827
Website: http://www.buddhahouse.org
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Venerable: Lhundrup Jamyang  
Main Contact: The Office  
Teacher: Geshe Pema Tsering  
Spiritual Director: Lama Zopa Rinpoche  
Notes and Events:

We have a wide-ranging program of Buddhist activities including Learn to Meditate classes for beginners, ranging through to advanced classes on Buddhist philosophy and practice with our resident Tibetan monk, Geshe Pema Tsering (Geshe-la).

There are scheduled events almost every day at Buddha House. The busy program of Teachings and practice includes:

• Learn to Meditate classes
• Introduction to Buddhism
• Traditional Teachhings with Geshe Pema Tsering
• Guided Meditations
• Traditional practices
• Workshops
• Retreats
• Study groups

We also hold regular community events such as shared lunches, quiz nights and bushwalking.

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu'Chi Foundation

Address: 17 Ellingworth Parade, Box Hill, VIC 3128   Vic
Tradition: Mahayana, Chinese
Phone: 03 9897 1668
Fax: 03 9897 4288
E-mail: tzuchi_mel@pchome.com.tw tc_mel@bigpond.net.au
Website: http://www.tzuchi.org/global/
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Contact: Ms Christina Lee  
Spiritual Director: Dharma Master Cheng Yen  
Notes and Events:

Organisation description: It is a non-profit organisation funded solely by the public. It is involved in all areas of charity, environmental protection, community services, education, cultural promotion, bone marrow donation, medicine and international aid and relief.
Activities / Functions: The main aim of the foundation is to educate the rich and help the poor and needy. Our members and volunteers do not preach buddhism but carry out charitable work based on buddhist teachings on compassion and tolerance.
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Closed on Sun and public holidays.
Meeting times / frequency: Once a week or when required.

Buddhist Council of New South Wales

Address: PO Box 593  Crows Nest NSW NSW 1585
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, BCNSW is the peak body for Buddhism in NSW
Affiliation: Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils
Phone: (02) 9966 8893
Fax: (02) 9966 8897
E-mail: office@buddhistcouncil.org
Website: http://www.buddhistcouncil.org/
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President: Mr. Brian White  Email  (Phone: 02 9966-8893)
Main Contact: Ms Sujata Lim  Email  (Phone: 02 9966-8893)
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OUR MISSION:  

(1) The first part of our Mission is to serve its member organisations, which include Buddhist temples, Buddhist societies and other Buddhist organisations.  If a member organisation needs assistance or advice, the Buddhist Council will try to assist. For example, a member organisation may require help to improve its governance, financial management, administration, or they may need preliminary advice in dealing with government agencies.

(2) The second part of our Mission is to represent the Buddhist community to inter-faith groups, media, government and the NSW public, in accordance with the Dharma.

(3) The third part of our Mission is to promote the understanding and practice of the Dharma, which is an objective we share with our members.

Buddhist Council of South Australia

Address:   Kent Town SA 5067
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, BCSA is the peak body for Buddhism in SA
Affiliation: Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils
Website: http://www.bcsa.asn.au/
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Notes and Events:

The Buddhist Council of South Australia promotes the teachings of the Buddha in South Australia and serves as the representative organisation for Buddhist temples, groups and organisations in South Australia.

Buddhist Council of Victoria

Address: 36 McDowall Street   Mitcham Vic 3132
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, State Information and Resource Representative Body
Affiliation: Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils
Phone: 0401 200 206
E-mail: admin@bcv.org.au
Website: http://www.bcv.org.au
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Main Contact: Admin Officer: Petr Svoboda  Email  (Phone: 0401200206)
Chair: Julian Bamford  Email  (Phone: 0400 267 330)
Secretary: Helen Richardson  Email  
Notes and Events:

The Buddhist Council of Victoria is a representative body that acts on behalf of Buddhists in the Australian state of Victoria. It is actively engaged in representing the needs of Buddhists to all levels of government, provides speakers for interfaith dialogue and works widely with the community.

It has approximately 40 member temples and has been in operation since 1995. The Committee is elected annually from delegates from the member temples. Principal activities including the introduction of Buddhist education into primary schools and chaplaincy for Buddhist prisoners. We also produced a booklet on palliative care, Buddhist Care for the Dying.

Buddhist Council of Western Australia

Address: GPO Box 2406  Northbridge (WA) WA 6865
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, BCWA is the peak body for Buddhism in WA
Affiliation: Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils
Phone: +61 0422 409 332
Fax: +61 8 9312 3553
E-mail: info@buddhistcouncil.org.au
Website: http://www.wa.buddhistcouncil.org.au/
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Main Contact: BCWA President  Email  (Phone: +61 0422 409 332)
Notes and Events:

The Buddhist Council of Western Australia was formed in 1995 to serve as a peak body to represent the Buddhist community at government level and national levels. The Buddhist Council of Western Australia is a member of the Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils. We are made up of all three of the major denominations of Buddhism. 2

Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia

Address: 33 Brooking Street   Upwey Vic 3158
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, (Chan Academy Australia)
Affiliation: World Fellowship of Buddhists Regional Centre and an Associated Institution of the World Buddhist University
Phone: (03) 9754 3334
E-mail: wbu@bdcu.org.au
Website: http://www.bdcu.org.au
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Spiritual Director: Mrs Anita M. Carter  (Phone: (03) 9754 3334)
Director: Frank Carter  Email  (Phone: (03) 9754 3334)
Notes and Events:

The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia is one of over 140 worldwide Regional Centres of The World Fellowship of Buddhists.

Founded in 1978 the organisations key objectives include encouraging the study, practice and realisation of Buddha Dhamma.

The main activities of the organisation include:

"Introduction to Buddhism" classes on Saturday afternoons from 2.00pm

Buddhist Meditation and Teachings on Saturday evenings from 8.00 pm

Occasional weekend Chan and Sum-ie painting classes

Regular 4 day Bhavana mind and path development courses.

A weekly radio program entitled "The Buddhist Hour" broadcast in Melbourne on 3MDR 97.1FM radio each Sunday afternoon from 4.00pm to 5.00pm

An Internet radio station named World Buddhist Radio broadcasting 24 hours per day from www.worldbuddhistradio.org.

Associated Institution of the World Buddhist University with an extensive multilingual Buddhist reference library housed onsite.

Publication of four websites including www.bdcu.org.au and www.edharma.org

Buddhist Library and Meditation Centre

Address: 90 - 92 Church Street Camperdown NSW 2050  NSW
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: : (02) 9519 6054
E-mail: nfo@buddhistlibrary.org.au
Website: http://www.buddhistlibrary.org.au
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Notes and Events:

Tuesday Nights (starts 7pm ) - Meditation Class with Ven. Tejadhammo / Giles Barton