The Buddhist Council of Victoria would like to advise the public that bogus "Buddhist" monks have also been spotted in the Melbourne CBD over recent weeks. They are dressed in grey or orange colored robes, sometimes wearing these over normal clothing and shoes. They look like they are from China but may say they are from Thailand when asked. Usually they offer a small printed talisman of the Buddhist Avalokiteshvara deity as their opening gesture. For more information please refer to our earlier news posts.

Members of the public are asked to report these activities to the police or local consumer protection agency. You can also email us via our Contact Page.