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
Our members
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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Curious about how to practice Buddhism or how to become a Buddhist? Our comprehensive resources guide you through learning Buddhism, from an introduction to meditation and Buddhist protocols to understanding Buddhism in Australia and its vibrant Buddhist festivals. Explore “Ask a Buddhist” for insights and start your journey to practising Buddhism today.
Meditation, retreats and festivals
Explore the wide range of events offered by our member organisations.
Find a Buddhist centre
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Volunteer
Use your skills to help us build a strong and vibrant Buddhist community.
Buddhist chaplaincy
Buddhism in schools
Advocacy
We advocate on issues impacting Buddhist communities and important social concerns.
Nothing here is what it once was
This year, Australians will be asked to vote in a referendum to give our first nations people a Voice to Parliament. This will create constitutional change to give aboriginal people an advisory role in matters which affect them. The BCNSW is playing a leading role in...
NSW Declaration on Domestic and Family Violence
More than 70 prominent religious leaders representing all major faiths signed a declaration last November with the NSW Government to help end domestic violence. The declaration was developed in consultation with leaders from the Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu,...
Life of a hospital chaplain: Dane Millanta and Trish Nguyen, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Dane Millanta and Trish Nguyen have together spent 22 years as Buddhist chaplains at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Camperdown. Since the Buddhist Council of NSW was awarded an additional subsidy in 2021 they each increased their hours, so we now have a presence in...