Minister of Religion – Buddhist Chief Monk
About us
The Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery of Perth has been serving the spiritual and cultural
aspirations of the Western Australian community for the past 8 years. The organisation aims
to provide spiritual support and conduct meditation training emphasizing its
multidimensional benefits for mental wellbeing. The Buddhist population living in Western
Australia uses this monastery as a meditation and counselling centre for the benefit of the
community. Also, the monastery advocates non-violence and promotes universal human
values and the wellbeing of individuals facilitating a society enriched with virtue ethics.
Qualifications and experience
? Follows and teaches the tradition of Theravada Buddhism.
? Undergoes a minimum of 5 years and 9 months of structured religious administrative
training to become a Buddhist monk.
? Lead a life of impeccable conduct in line with the high standard of conduct following
the 227 monastic precepts including the vow of poverty.
? Fully ordained from Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastic Order.
? At least 10+ ordained years.
? Experience as a Chief Monk of Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Branches in
Australia, Sri Lanka, or other overseas countries.
? Fluent in Sinhalese.
? Verbal English language abilities are desirable.
Duties include
? Prepare and conduct daily, weekly and monthly religious activities and sermons.
? Conduct meditation training programs.
? Attend to the spiritual requirements of the congregates by way of providing
blessings, counselling and education.
? Guide and teach trainee and assistant monks.
? Engage with the devotees with a focus on service.
? Provide guidance to the youth in following the Buddhist way of life.
? Advice and guide the directors of the monastery in performing their activities.
? Advice and guide welfare and community service activities organised by the
monastery within Western Australia.
? Perform administrative duties of the monastery including infrastructure
development activities and ongoing maintenance.
? Coordinate and work jointly with branch monasteries and other temples in Australia
and overseas.
This is an ongoing position and seeking a candidate who is an Australian Citizen or
Permanent Resident of Australia to be considered for this role.
About us
The Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery of Perth has been serving the spiritual and cultural
aspirations of the Western Australian community for the past 8 years. The organisation aims
to provide spiritual support and conduct meditation training emphasizing its
multidimensional benefits for mental wellbeing. The Buddhist population living in Western
Australia uses this monastery as a meditation and counselling centre for the benefit of the
community. Also, the monastery advocates non-violence and promotes universal human
values and the wellbeing of individuals facilitating a society enriched with virtue ethics.
Qualifications and experience
? Follows and teaches the tradition of Theravada Buddhism.
? Undergoes a minimum of 5 years and 9 months of structured religious administrative
training to become a Buddhist monk.
? Lead a life of impeccable conduct in line with the high standard of conduct following
the 227 monastic precepts including the vow of poverty.
? Fully ordained from Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastic Order.
? At least 10+ ordained years.
? Experience as a Chief Monk of Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Branches in
Australia, Sri Lanka, or other overseas countries.
? Fluent in Sinhalese.
? Verbal English language abilities are desirable.
Duties include
? Prepare and conduct daily, weekly and monthly religious activities and sermons.
? Conduct meditation training programs.
? Attend to the spiritual requirements of the congregates by way of providing
blessings, counselling and education.
? Guide and teach trainee and assistant monks.
? Engage with the devotees with a focus on service.
? Provide guidance to the youth in following the Buddhist way of life.
? Advice and guide the directors of the monastery in performing their activities.
? Advice and guide welfare and community service activities organised by the
monastery within Western Australia.
? Perform administrative duties of the monastery including infrastructure
development activities and ongoing maintenance.
? Coordinate and work jointly with branch monasteries and other temples in Australia
and overseas.
This is an ongoing position and seeking a candidate who is an Australian Citizen or
Permanent Resident of Australia to be considered for this role.
