1) Provide a forum for an interchange of ideas between representatives of the Buddhist communities, academics and representatives of relevant government agencies on issues, problems and challenges facing Buddhist communities within the framework of present-day multicultural Australia.
2) Examine the state of Buddhism in Australia, with particular reference to the role it is playing or could play in addressing some of the problems of contemporary society.
3) Publish the papers generated by the conference in a book under the general title of "Engaging Buddhism in Australia".
4) Serve as a nationwide Buddhist gathering for peace, wisdom and compassion in the interest of Australia and all human beings.
This conference will provide the opportunity for all the stakeholders to see the big picture of what happens in the Buddhist communities so that they will be able to share wisdom on common issues affecting Buddhist practitioners and Buddhist organisations.
At another level, it will give participants the opportunity to highlight the contribution of Buddhism to modern society in our country, to explore areas of weakness and to create the basis for a wider network of co-operation between different Buddhist traditions.
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