[Edited extract of public address]
On behalf of the Buddhist and Interfaith Communities of Victoria the Buddhist Council of Victoria hosted an Interfaith Prayer and Blessing Ceremony to express our deepest condolence and sympathy to the victims of the Sydney hostage tragedy, their friends and families.
We share the sense of shock and loss caused by this senseless and traumatic act on those innocent individuals, their families, workmates and friends and on the peace and harmony of our Australian society.
Venerable Buddhist Sangha, Priests, Nuns, Faith Leaders and Representatives of our various Religious and Spiritual Communities joined in an Interfaith Prayer and Blessing Ceremony to offer our condolences, blessings and heartfelt love to all those who have suffered and continue to suffer throughout harrowing and difficult times.
We joined together on this occasion to express our devotion to peace and harmony for the happiness and well-being of all within our Australian community.
A special thankyou to attending Committee Members and Buddhist Society of Victoria, East Malvern for providing such a warm welcome and supportive venue.
More information:
BVC Vice President Gerald Lim
Telephone 0413 336 543
Email administrator@bcv.org.au