Mission, Aims and Objectives of the Buddhist Council of Victoria

• To serve as the representative organisation for Buddhist temples, groups and organisations in Victoria.

• To liase with local, State, and Commonwealth Government departments on behalf of its members

• To keep a watchful eye and to take appropriate action in the cases of prejudice, misinformation, disadvantage and insult to member organisations or to Buddhism in general.

• To assist in the resolution of disputes between member organisations, if mutually invited, by arranging independent mediation.

• To foster a spirit of fellowship, co-operation, friendship and goodwill between all Buddhist groups in Victoria.

• To facilitate the exchange of information and resources between members regarding their respective activities.

• To serve as a forum for the discussion of matters of common interest to members.

• To co-operate with other religious groups, to work for peace and harmony through inter-religious co-operation.

• To facilitate the representation of Buddhism and Buddhist groups in inter-religious organisations and activities.

• To support and promote the development of social welfare activities.

• To encourage the development and dissemination of education resources on Buddhism in Victoria. 

• To conduct training programs on Buddhist youth leadership and community service.

• To facilitate community service as required. To organise and/or sponsor public talks, forums and seminars on Buddhism and other related subjects. 

• To produce publications on Buddhism.

• To direct and channel media and other enquiries to the relevant members and sources of information. 

• To express the Buddhist perspective on social and ethical matters.

• To develop a Buddhist library and resource centre.