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About the BCV

The Buddhist Council of Victoria is a representative body that acts on behalf of Buddhists in the Australian state of Victoria. It is actively engaged in representing the needs of Buddhists to all levels of government, provides speakers for interfaith dialogue and works widely with the community.

It has approximately 50 member temples and has been in operation since 1995. The Committee is elected annually from delegates from the member temples. Principal activities including the introduction of Buddhist education into primary schools and chaplaincy for Buddhist prisoners. We also produced a booklet on palliative care, Buddhist Care for the Dying.

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Buddhist Council of Victoria
ABN 13 436 635 535
Reg. No. A0033871C
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Address: 36 McDowall St, Mitcham, 3132, VIC
Email: administrator@bcv.org.au
Telephone: Within Australia: 0422 961 162
                    Into Australia: +61 422 961 162
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