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The Buddhist Council of Western Australia organised a huge public event at the Fremantle Esplanade showcasing coperation of local Buddhist organisations. Besides the foodfair which helped raised money for Telethon, there were free meditation sessions, a seminar on the environment and the distribution of books and leaflets on Buddhism.
The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace is coming to Perth.
The exhibition will be at the Western Australian Museum - Perth from 31 October to 15 November 2009.
The purpose of this exhibition is to transcend differences between countries, nationalities, communities, religions and cultures. We hope to bring together people from all walks of life to take a moment to reflect on peace.
The 2009 Melbourne Buddhist Film Festival program offers six wonderful films - five documentaries and a classic animated drama - as well as a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and a public talk on Buddhist symbolism. All screenings and events will be held at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) in Federation Square.
The festival runs from Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2009.