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1. 2007 Buddhist Education in Queensland Program Welcome Interim Buddhist Education Team Workshop – 17 Dec. 06 Chung Tian Temple

2. 2007 Buddhist Education in Queensland Program • Introduction – Who are participating: • 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

3. 2007 Buddhist Education in Queensland Program • The contributing Temples and Centres – • 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

4. 2007 Buddhist Education in Queensland Program • The contributing Individuals – • 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

5. 2007 Buddhist Education in Queensland Program • The Buddhist Council of Queensland Inc. – • 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…

6. 2007 Buddhist Education in Queensland Program • The Buddhist Council of Queensland Inc – • 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

7. 2007 Buddhist Education in Queensland Program • The Buddhist Council of Queensland Inc.- • 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.

8. 2007 Buddhist Education in Queensland Program • Proposed Structure for the B.E.Q. Program: Financial Membership = Support B.C.Q. = Representation of Buddhism to Qld govt, business & communities, etc. Qld. dharma groups & individuals F.A.B.C. = Federal & International Networks Participation in Management Committee Buddhist Education Team PROJECTS: Nat’nl Interfaith Festival Harmony Day Stupas in the Parks Kindness Week Dalai Lama in Brisbane Qld MC Festival Acceptance Recognition Funding Support Implementation Buddhist Education in Qld Program

9. 2007 Buddhist Education in Queensland Program • Buddhist Education Team – • 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.

10. 2007 Buddhist Education in Queensland Program • Okay so far..? • Questions..? • Next… Legislation & Obligations under the Act, Regulations and Guidelines…

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