• Serve as the representative organisation for the Sangha in Australia.

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• Liaise with local, state and commonwealth governments on behalf of its members.

• Liaise with the media on behalf of its members.​

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• Promote the interests of Sangha members and the Buddhist religion.

Australian Sangha Association Vision & Mission

Represent - Liaise - Promote

Uphold Respect - Harmony - Non-Discrimination

Protect - Discuss - Resolve

• Act in every way to protect the good reputation of the Sangha and Buddhism amongst the community at large.

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• Serve as a forum for the discussion of matters of common interest to members.

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• Assist in the resolution of disputes between members, if mutually invited, by arranging for independent mediation.​​​

• Promote the ideals of the Buddhist religion in Australia.

• Promote respect and harmony among different Buddhist traditions, and to preserve the legacy of the Sangha.

• Be non-political, ethnically neutral, and non-sexist in the determination of policy and in all activities.