Buddhist Council of NSW

Connecting the Buddhist community

A world where the dharma – the teachings and practices of the Buddha – are part of everyday life and contribute to the wellbeing of all

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Our members

Members of the Buddhist Council include places of worship, retreat centres, educational institutions, and professional organisations in NSW and the ACT. Find out more about our members.

New to Buddhism?

Find out more about Buddhist teachings and the history of Buddhism in Australia.

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Meditation, retreats and festivals

Explore the wide range of events offered by our member organisations.

Find a Buddhist centre

Search our directory of member organisations by location, tradition or culture.

Volunteer

Use your skills to help us build a strong and vibrant Buddhist community.

Buddhist chaplaincy

We train and appoint Buddhist chaplains to work in multi-faith teams in NSW hospitals and prisons.

Buddhism in schools

We manage a Special Religious Education program which supports volunteer teachers of Buddhism in NSW public schools.

Advocacy

We advocate on issues impacting Buddhist communities and important social concerns.

Our Stories

Professional Training In Buddhism And Psychotherapy

Professional Training In Buddhism And Psychotherapy

The Australian Association of Buddhist Counsellors and Psychotherapists (AABCAP) was established in November 2006 by a group of professionals interested in bringing together practitioners in the helping professions to discuss, learn, and study the overlapping areas of...

Buddhist Chaplains Upskill In Mental Health First Aid

Buddhist Chaplains Upskill In Mental Health First Aid

Recently, Buddhist chaplains from hospitals and prisons across NSW gathered for an inspiring two-day Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training in Parramatta. The course was graciously facilitated by Nygell Topp, who travelled all the way from Port Hedland, Western...

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