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Vision

To kindle the light of wisdom within, to walk the Noble Path, and to be of service to humanity.


	About Australian Buddhist Mission Inc. Aims and Objectives To promote the study, research and training in its totality of the theory, practice and realisation of the teachings of the Buddha To promote and facilitate the study of the teachings of the Buddha and Buddhist culture in schools, tertiary institutes and other Buddhist organisations To provide facilities for the training of members of the Buddhist Sangha including nuns and novices. To render spiritual assistance and/or counselling to members or any Buddhist in times of need To conduct training programmes on Buddhist youth leadership and community service To organise and/or sponsor public talks, forums and seminars on Buddhism and other related subjects To publish journals, newsletters and books on Buddhism and other related subjects To organise meditation retreats To establish and/or support Buddhist educational and spiritual retreat centres in Australia. Through its activities, ABM also tries to promote mutual understanding and friendship among the diverse groups who make up our multi-cultural Australian community. ABM tries to complement rather than to duplicate the activities already being so ably performed by other Buddhist organisations. With your continuing support and the enthusiasm and dedication of our members and of our Committee, we can show that there is, indeed, an alternative to a materialistic lifestyle - one which can make a positive contribution to making our multi-cultural Australia a happy and peaceful place in which to live and bring up our children.

Our History
On his first trip to Australia in 1985, ABM's Spiritual Director, Venerable Mahinda received an enthusiastic reception to his series of talks and lectures. He returned to Sydney in 1986, making Australia his base.

To support Venerable Mahinda's efforts to promote the knowledge, practice and realisation of the Dhamma in Australia, the Australian Buddhist Mission was established in 1986.

Since its establishment, ABM has assisted Venerable Mahinda in giving wider access to the Dhamma within the community. This has been in the form of Dhamma talks and lectures both within the Buddhist community and in the wider community (schools, universities, community organisations, interfaith discussions, etc).

In addition, ABM organises meditation retreats which are open to Buddhists as well as non-Buddhists; members of ABM as well as non-members. Other activities which support ABM's mission include youth camps and workshops, Dhamma discussions, Buddhist exhibitions, and publications

Our Spiritual Director
Venerable Mahinda, who was born in Malaysia, was ordained as a Buddhist monk under the Theravada Buddhist Order 20 years ago under the tutelage of the Venerable Dr K. Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Thera.

He undertook basic Buddhist studies and training in Sri Lanka (1977 - 1982) and practical Buddhist meditation under several masters in Sri Lanka, India, Burma and Thailand. Prior to taking residence in Australia Venerable Mahinda was a resident monk at the Singapore Buddhist Mission (1982 - 1985).

His attendance at international conferences and interfaith dialogues have taken him to more than 30 countries.

With the help of ABM, Venerable Mahinda has given lectures and seminars on Buddhism, meditation and its application in daily lives at various high schools and universities as well as other community organisations

Become a Member
Why not become a member and help ABM to make the Dhamma known to the many. By becoming a member, you can also help ABM support the Sangha in their spiritual and community work. Your support and participation will be greatly appreciated.

To promote the Dhamma is a non-commercial and unrestricted way, ABM does not charge for its activities. As a charitable organisation, ABM depends on donations and the time given by its supporters to organise activities.