Dharma Brisbane was founded in 2017 through a collaboration of meditation practitioners from various Buddhist traditions including Theravada, Zen, and Tibetan. Dharma Brisbane is a not for profit association incorporated in Queensland and the current office holders are as follows:
Lulu Cook, President (Theravada)
Arno Hess, Vice President (Zen)
Lynn Kelly, Secretary (Theravada)
John Kelly, Treasurer (Theravada)
The mission of Dharma Brisbane is to expand access to multi-sectarian Buddha Dharma teachings and practices in the Brisbane, Australia, area, by:
1. Supporting and/or publicising as appropriate activities that encourage the growth of the Buddha Dharma,
2. Publicising through multiple channels English-language teachings and special events based on the Buddha Dharma,
3. Organising courses and events for all levels of practitioners and students of the Buddha Dharma.
Dharma Brisbane welcomes everyone who has an interest in teachings and practices based on the Buddha’s Eight-Fold Path, including Theravada, Zen, Vajrayana, and other traditions. We aspire to include the wide range of diversity found in our society.