Gold Coast
Buddhist Council
Awakening Wisdom.·Inspiring Compassion.·Building Community.
- All Faiths & Backgrounds Welcome
- Meditation · Teachings · Community
- Serving the Gold Coast
Welcome to the Gold Coast Buddhist Council 🪷 — a place where people come together to cultivate peace, compassion, wisdom and wellbeing.
As an affiliated member of the Queensland Buddhist Council, we are committed to fostering harmony across our diverse community by sharing the timeless wisdom of the Buddha and the rich traditions of Buddhism in a way that is welcoming, inclusive and relevant to modern life.
The Buddha showed that lasting happiness begins within. Through the practice of mindfulness, compassion, loving-kindness and equanimity, each of us has the capacity to transform ourselves and contribute to a more peaceful world.
Our Council brings together Buddhist centres, respected spiritual masters, community leaders, volunteers and people from all walks of life — creating opportunities to learn, meditate, celebrate cultural diversity and serve our community with kindness and generosity.
Why We're Here
Our Vision
To inspire a compassionate, peaceful and harmonious community where the timeless wisdom of the Buddha enriches lives, strengthens connections and contributes to the wellbeing of all beings.
Our Mission
To bring people together through the universal values of compassion, wisdom, kindness and mindfulness; to share authentic Buddhist teachings from respected masters; to support wellbeing through education and meditation; and to build an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed, respected and inspired to make a positive difference in the world.
Compassion, Wisdom, Harmony & Wellbeing
Four pillars guide everything we offer to the Gold Coast community.
Compassion
The heartfelt wish to ease suffering and help every person feel valued, respected and connected.
Wisdom
Sharing the Buddha's teachings and the rich traditions of Buddhism in ways relevant to modern life.
Harmony
Fostering unity across our diverse community, where differences are celebrated and respected.
Wellbeing
Supporting mindfulness, meditation and inner balance for a calmer, more resilient life.
Gold Coast Compassion Day 2026
Our flagship annual celebration of peace, compassion and wellbeing — free and open to everyone.
A Day of Peace, Compassion & Wellbeing
Meditation, movement, music, cultural ceremony and teachings drawn from some of the world's great wisdom traditions — a day for the whole Gold Coast community, hosted by our Council at Mudgeeraba Showground.
- Sunday, 30 August 2026
- 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Mudgeeraba Showground
- Free Entry · All Welcome
Moments From Our Council
Peace begins in the heart. Compassion transforms the world.
Join Our Community
Everyone is welcome, regardless of faith, culture or experience. Come with curiosity — that's all you need.