Australian Sangha Association Membership
Becoming a member of the ASA grants you access to
information and resources that can make life as a monastic
much more rewarding.
Members gain access to:
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Visa and immigration policy updates that apply to ministers of religion
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Close contact with monastics of various traditions which enriches the understanding of how monastic life is lived in Australia
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The ability to shape the way in which Buddhism is understood and practiced in Australia
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Voting rights at the ASA Annual General Meeting
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Close connection with Government and Non-Government organisations that have a direct impact on the lives of monastics and monasteries
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Connection and support in times of hardship with an Australian wide network of monastic practitioners
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Being more connected to various Buddhist organisations throughout Australia
Membership Types
1. Ordinary Membership
This is open to any Sangha members (ordained and celibate) from a recognised bona-fide Buddhist monastic tradition who have been residing in Australia for at least one year. This membership class has the right to vote at any Annual General Meeting (AGM) or Special General Meeting (SGM).
There are two membership types:
2. Associate Membership
Anyone residing in Australia who supports the ASA can apply for this type of membership. There is no voting rights at any meeting for this membership type, but you will have access to any communications shared with ordinary members (newsletters etc.). You also can join in at any AGM or SGM and participate (bar voting).
Use this form to make a request to the ASA committee to change your membership information:
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Disrobing
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New ordination name or type
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Request amendment to existing ordination type, or legal name and gender held on file
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Informing the ASA that a member has died
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Any other issue related to ASA membership eligibility, such as no longer upholding a recognised tradition.
Use this form to update your ASA member or associate member contact details.