Buddhist Council of NSW
Connecting the Buddhist communityA world where the dharma – the teachings and practices of the Buddha – are part of everyday life and contribute to the wellbeing of all
Vesak in Parliament 2026
Vesak is the most significant event in the Buddhist calendar, commemorating the birth, Enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. It is a meaningful opportunity for us, as a community, to come together in reflection and to share the values of compassion, peace, and wisdom.
In May 2026, our community came together to commemorate Vesak at the Parliament House, Sydney. The event was marked with joy, reflection, and a deep sense of shared spiritual connection.
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Members of the Buddhist Council include places of worship, retreat centres, educational institutions, and professional organisations in NSW and the ACT.
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We advocate on issues impacting Buddhist communities and important social concerns.
Bondi Beach Incident Statement
In response to the Bondi Beach incident, we stand with the Jewish community, calling on all Australians to shine light through kindness, charity and Metta.
Supporting Buddhist education in English: SuttaCentral’s Pirivena Project
Bhante Sujato’s SuttaCentral initiative, the Pirivena Project, has achieved a major milestone this year in presenting 1,000 sets of English translations of the Tripitaka (covering 28,000 volumes of Sutta and Vinaya Pitaka) to educational institutions in Sri Lanka.
Women in Buddhism: 2025 Sakyadhita International Conference in Kuching, Sarawak
The international conference delivered an amazing line-up of monastic and lay women. This year’s theme was ‘Navigating Change: Buddhist Women in Transition’.