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. His teachings are not simply a philosophy, but a practical path to living with greater purpose, resilience and joy.
Our Council brings together Buddhist centres, respected spiritual masters, community leaders, volunteers and people from all walks of life. Together, we create opportunities to learn, meditate, celebrate cultural diversity, engage in meaningful dialogue and serve our community with kindness and generosity.
Whether you are a lifelong Buddhist, exploring meditation for the first time, or simply seeking greater balance and wellbeing, you are warmly welcomed here. We believe that compassion knows no boundaries and that wisdom grows when communities come together in mutual respect and understanding.
Through education, service and community events, we aspire to nurture a Gold Coast where harmony flourishes, differences are celebrated, and every person has the opportunity to discover inner peace.
Affiliated with the Queensland Buddhist Council
Our Council is a proud affiliated member of the Queensland Buddhist Council, working alongside Buddhist centres and community leaders across the state to represent and support Buddhist communities and share the Dharma with all who seek it.
Our Vision & Mission
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
Compassion
The heartfelt wish to ease suffering, encourage understanding and help create a world where every person feels valued.
Wisdom
Authentic Buddhist teachings from respected masters, shared in ways that speak to modern life.
Harmony
An inclusive community where differences are celebrated and mutual respect is at the centre of everything we do.
Wellbeing
Support through education and meditation, nurturing inner peace and everyday resilience.
Peace begins in the heart. Compassion transforms the world.