2007 Buddhist Education in Queensland Program
Welcome
Interim Buddhist Education Team
Workshop – 17 Dec. 06
Chung Tian Temple
2007 Buddhist Education in Queensland Program
Introduction – Who are participating:
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Amitabha Buddhist Association of Queensland
Buddhist Vihara of Queensland
Chenrezig Institute
Chung Tian Temple
Dr. Anne Nguyen
Freedom Sangha
Jodoshu Buddhist Community of Australia
Langri Tangpa Centre
Lao Buddhist Association of Queensland
Linh Son Buddhist Temple
Ms. Kwee Choo
Phap QuangTemple
Phat Da Monastery
Queensland Zen Centre
Sri Lanka Buddhist Monastery
Ven. Lozang Chopel, and
Buddhist Council of Queensland
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The contributing Temples and Centres –
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Already established and recognised dharma
teaching systems already in place
Sangha can guide and lead a unified
approach founded on the Buddha’s teachings
Temple/Centre’s commitment to delivering
dharma to all seeking it
Structure strong enough to ensure on-going
support for and direction of this program
Ready source of teaching volunteers
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The contributing Individuals –
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Are dedicated to the program’s vision and
goals, and
Have direct experience teaching dharma
and/or students, &/or
Have relevant teaching qualifications, &/or
Possess appropriate skills to help deliver the
desired outcomes, &/or
Are willing and able to contribute to this
program
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The Buddhist Council of Queensland Inc. –
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Liaises with Government: State and Local, and departments, and
Federal (through FABC)
Represents more than half of all Buddhist centres and temples in
Queensland to the non-Buddhist community
Is working to build stronger and better relationships with all
dharma groups and practitioners throughout Queensland
Already is involved with the following major projects in Qld:
National Inter-Faith Festival – Maleny – March 10 & 11
Harmony Day – Gold Coast City Council – March 21
Stupas in the Parks – Southbank & others – April-May
Kindness Week – Queensland - June 10
H.H. Dalai Lama – Brisbane – June 13
Qld. Multicultural Festival – October 15
Several other proposals in development for 2007 and beyond…
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The Buddhist Council of Queensland Inc –
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Does not wish to control this program,
Does not want to manage the finances for it,
Does not want to take the credit for the idea.
Does want to help the program to:
Develop a universally acceptable model
Gain accreditation by the Education Department
Access lines of funding to guarantee its future
Source volunteers to deliver the program statewide
Promote the program to schools and groups
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through endorsing the program’s outcomes:
Will make Qld. Education Department recognition
easier and available statewide;
Will aid accessing funding through demonstrating
uniform acceptance by the dharma community;
Will help broader community acceptance by
presenting dharma without overlaying any potential
cultural or other mis-conceptions
Will facilitate other state centres to deliver the
program to their own local communities, in a
proven and unified format.
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Proposed Structure for the B.E.Q. Program:
Qld.
dharma
groups &
individuals
B.C.Q. =
Financial
Membership
= Support
Participation
in
Management
Committee
Representation
of Buddhism to
Qld govt,
business &
communities,
etc.
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F.A.B.C. =
Federal &
International
Networks
PROJECTS:
Nat’nl Interfaith Festival
Acceptance
Harmony Day
Recognition
Stupas in the Parks
Funding
Kindness Week
Support
Dalai Lama in Brisbane
Implementation
Qld MC Festival
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Buddhist Education Team –
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Expert group to be drawn from participant groups and
Individuals = stakeholders.
Autonomous administration elected from and by
participant stakeholders
One (minimum) BCQ representative to be included in
administration team from within stakeholders or
additionally
Up-down liaison to maximise relationships with gov’t
and funding entities and reporting functions with ATO
and other institutions.
Independent management of resources directed
towards program outcomes.
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Okay so far..?
Questions..?
Next… Legislation & Obligations under the
Act, Regulations and Guidelines…
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The Legislation that applies –
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The Legislation that applies –
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The Legislation that applies –
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