The Buddhist Council of Victoria came into being in 1996 when representatives of Buddhist traditions joined together in a common cause. The Council acts as a unifying body to represent the many temples, organisations and centres that make up the membership of the Victorian Buddhist Council.
BCV Newsletters
In 2006 the BCV released a document on the history of Buddhism in Victoria. It was written by Dr Shiva Vasi, PhD, and sponsored by the Victorian Multicultural Commission.
Chairpersons of the Buddhist Council of Victoria
|
Year |
Name |
Temple |
|
1996 |
Zarna Somaia |
Rigpa |
|
1997 |
Brian Ashen |
Atisha Centre |
|
1998 |
Tim Tran |
Phap An Temple |
|
1999 |
Michael Wells |
Buddhist Society of Victoria |
|
2000 |
Brian Ashen |
Atisha Centre |
|
2001 |
Brian Ashen |
Atisha Centre |
|
2002 |
Brian Ashen |
Atisha Centre |
|
2003 |
Brian Ashen |
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion |
|
2004 |
Brian Ashen |
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion |
|
2005 |
Brian Ashen |
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion |
|
2006 |
Laura Chan |
Dharma Drum Mountain |
|
2007 |
Ven. Chi Kwang Sunim |
Soen Centre |
|
2008 |
Laura Chan |
Dharma Drum Mountain |
|
2009 |
Laura Chan |
Dharma Drum Mountain |