The Australian Sangha Association is the peak body representing the concerns ofMonks and Nuns living in Australia. The ASA wish to endorse the submission from the Federation of AustralianBuddhist Councils (FABC), previously submitted by the FABC to you. The FABCrepresents the community of lay supporters in Australia which we estimate to500,000 individuals. In addition the…

Dear Brothers and Sisters of all faiths in Sri Lanka, The Australian Sangha Association express our horror and sorrow at the multiple attacksperpetrated on members of the Christian community, Sri Lankans of many faiths, andtourists, across Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. The Australian Sangha Association is the representative body for all ordained clergy (monks &…

Eliminating Violence and Discrimination:With a Special Emphasis on Women and Children The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Declaration Toward a Global Ethic call for the equal rights of men and women, and the teachings of the world’s religions universally call for compassionate and equitable treatment of all—both men and women.As Buddhists, the ASA…

Australian Sangha Association Statement aboutthe ‘Eternity-Buddha in Nirvana’ Exhibitat the National Gallery of Victoria The Australian Sangha Association (ASA) was informed that the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) will be soon displaying a giant Chinese Buddha exhibit called ‘Eternity-Buddha in Nirvana’. We welcome that Buddhist art is on display at the National Gallery and acknowledge…

The ASA endorses this statement.

We, the undersigned Buddhist leaders, come together prior to the 21st Session ofthe Conference of Parties (COP21) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Paris, in arder to add our voices to the growing calis for world leaders to cooperate with compassion and wisdom and reach an ambitious and effective climate agreement.…

The Australian Sangha Association 2015 statement on Modern Day Slavery The Australian Sangha Association (ASA) is a representative body of ordained Buddhist monks and nuns in all states of Australia and the Australian Capital Territory. Andrew Forrest the founder of the Walk Free Foundation is dedicated to bringing to the world’s attention the tragedy of…

Australian Sangha Association Statement Regarding Protests at the Teachings of H.H. the Dalai Lama This is the official ASA statement about the demonstrations in Sydney and an excerpt from a letter about the New Kadampa Tradition ordination sent to the Australian Buddhist Councils and the World Buddhist Sangha Council: Australian Sangha Association statement regarding protests…

Fake monks prey on Victorians Consumer Affairs Victoria is warning Victorians to be on the lookout for conmen dressed as Buddhist monks collecting cash in exchange for prayer beads, amulets and spiritual guidebooks. Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria Dr Claire Noone said that a group of shaven headed men in robes were approaching Victorians on…