Canberra: Representative Karma Singey joined the commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Australian Observance of United Nations Day of Vesak held at the Great Hall of Parliament House on 14 May 2025.
The event was organised by the Buddhist Federation of Australia in cooperation with other Buddhist Organisations and temples from the various Buddhist traditions represented in Australia.
Several dignitaries attended the event, including the Hon. Chris Bowden MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon. Alicia Payne MP, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Brian Gleeson, National Vice President of the United Nations Association of Australia. Others in attendance were Ambassadors from India, Thailand, and Bhutan, prominent religious and community leaders, and the Buddhist community from various regions.
The event began with the chanting from different Buddhist traditions, followed by addresses by prominent guests and a Vesak message from the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. Anthony Albanese. The event concluded with a presentation of souvenirs to the guests, followed by traditional dance performances by Korean artists from Jongbopsa Sydney.
-Report filed by Office of Tibet, Canberra