Queensland Meditation Group (QMG) was founded in 2018 with aim of supporting those who are seeking inner peace through Buddha's teaching. Our objectives are focused on deepening the roots of Theravada Buddhism in Australia, creating spaces of spiritual refuge and guiding out community towards greater wisdom, compassion and peace.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A snapshot of our service, our people and the progress we've made since our founding in 2018.
We offer expert guidance and support for individuals to integrate the Buddha's teachings into their lives, focusing on practices for ethical living, meditation, and the pursuit of ultimate spiritual fulfillment.
A dedicated team of professionals, elected annually, steers QMG towards its core goals under the ongoing guidance of Rev. Maharagama Kumara Kashyapa Thero, a respected Buddhist monk with profound knowledge of Theravada teachings and practices. As a non-profit organization, QMG operates through generous support in the form of both financial contributions and volunteer efforts.
Since its humble beginnings in 2018, QMG has raised over $1.1 million in assets. This achievement is a testament to our strength and the continuous support from our community in driving QMG towards its key goals. These assets, along with ongoing charitable donations, are strategically allocated to ensure the long-term viability and sustainability of QMG.
We envision a vibrant and compassionate community where the teachings of Theravada Buddhism and the practice of Vipassana meditation are accessible to all. By 2029, our aim is to establish a thriving Buddhist temple in Queensland, serving as a beacon for those seeking deeper wisdom, ethical living, and communal harmony.
OUR PURPOSE
Guiding individuals on the path to profound well-being through Buddha’s teaching, fostering respectful ethical living, dedicated meditation practices, and a deeper understanding of life's fundamental truths, leading to the attainment of ultimate spiritual bliss.
Empowering the Australian community with knowledge and opportunities to integrate the Buddha's teachings and practices into daily life, fostering harmonious relationships, deepening meditation, and cultivating a path towards compassionate living and ultimate spiritual peace.
Disseminate the Buddha’s teachings with an emphasis on ethical living, meditation, and the pursuit of spiritual fulfillment.
Offer guidance and resources to help individuals incorporate Buddhist principles into their daily lives, promoting spiritual development within the broader Australian and Sri Lankan communities.
Establish a community place of worship in Queensland and expand the organization’s reach by offering Buddhist teachings and Vipassana meditation programs in multiple cities across Australia.
Encourage and support young individuals in exploring and embracing Buddhist practices, guiding them toward mental well-being and spiritual fulfillment.
The Tripitaka, also known as the Pali Canon, is the foundational scripture of Theravada Buddhism and holds immense significance in Sri Lankan Buddhist tradition. It is a vast collection of teachings attributed to the Buddha and is divided into three main sections, each serving a distinct purpose in guiding practitioners on the path to enlightenment.
Buddhist cultural values and meditation programs and offer spiritual guidance for everyday wellbeing as well as those who are victims of various incidents.
Lord Buddha's' teachings through trained and highly qualified, ordained monks who are members of Theravada Mahasanga, who have dedicated to a holy life.
guided meditation programs and charitable work by providing counselling according to traditional Buddhist teachings to the community and guide them to become valuable members of the Australian community.
the study and observance of Buddhism according to Theravada Buddhism for religious and educational purposes and help the community to be in contact with the principles of the Lord Buddha's teachings and cultivate the main elements of Buddha's path for relaxation and improve mental wellbeing.
Theravada way of spiritual development engage in social, cultural, religious work of a devotional nature and enhance mental wellbeing through Samatha (concentration) and Vipassana (insight) meditation based on traditional Buddhist teachings.
practice of meditation based on Theravada Buddhist traditional teachings to the Australian community on not-for-profit basis.