Join Us on a Journey to Engage, Educate, Empower and Enlighten

Empowering Communities and Enriching Lives with Purpose and Values

About Us / Mission Statement

Basava Samiti Asia Pacific (BSAPAC), a dynamic international charity dedicated to promoting the timeless values of Guru Basava through the principles of Engage, Educate, Empower, and Enlighten. Founded in 2020, we are the only non-profit organisation registered with the Australian government to preserve and propagate Basava philosophy across Australia and beyond into the Asia-Pacific.

Our mission is to Engage by creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed and valued, embracing diverse communities, cultures, backgrounds and neurodivergent individuals. We Educate by offering accessible programmes alongside profound philosophical teachings. We Empower volunteers with skills and experiences that lead to meaningful personal and societal change. Rooted in Guru Basava’s philosophy, we seek to Enlighten minds, foster equality and promote sustainable practices.

Our Services

Run entirely by skilled volunteers, BSAPAC leverages cutting-edge digital platforms to foster inclusivity, collaboration, and leadership. Our initiatives celebrate cultural diversity while promoting simpler lifestyles, aligning with our values of compassion and harmony.

We are operating all over Australia including remote cities like Cairns, connecting communities with an emphasis on technical education, sustainable living, and ethical philosophy. We empower individuals to create meaningful change in their lives and society.

Upcoming Events

3rd Asia Pacific Basava Convention 2027

A grand gathering of global thinkers, cultural programs, awards, and discussions, spiritual insights uniting to promote values and celebrate Basava philosophy across communities.

Vachana Jeevana 2027

“Living with Vachanas” Celebrate the essence of core values through technology and tradition, connecting communities worldwide in the Values Journal Writing Competition for growth.

Wisdom Expressions

Wisdom Expressions is a Sydney-exclusive, in-person creative learning programme by BSAPAC, bringing people together to explore and express wisdom, values and ideas through the arts.

The programme is open to everyone, with registrations welcome from people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience. You do not need to be an accomplished artist or performer — simply bring your interest, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Basava Jayanthi Celebrations 2027

Basava Jayanthi is celebrated across BSAPAC Chapters over successive weekends, with one city hosting the celebration each weekend, turning the occasion into a month-long community celebration. This model encourages inter-Chapter participation, enabling volunteers, families and communities to travel, connect and celebrate together while strengthening unity and social cohesion across Australia and beyond.

Featured Campaign

Learn to Grow

Learn2Grow empowers volunteers with tech and design skills to serve their communities and grow personally.

Skill Up with Purpose

Learn2Grow offers training in tech, vachana singing, values based research and design using Microsoft and Canva empowering aspirational learners to grow while working on government projects to help make informed decisions.

From Learning to Impact

Key Learners get an opportunity to participate in events hosted by the private sectors such as the Microsoft Reactor, Stripe Tour, to improve upon their opportunities to Learn2GrowTogether by applying their skills to real-world social impact and community building.

Corporate Readiness Training

It also prepares individuals for the Australian corporate environment and key communication skills while enhancing their values.

Our Stories

Every donation writes a human chapter. Meet Kim and Ryosuke—individuals who turned challenges into strength through BSAPAC. Discover how skills and art unite cultures. Proof that small acts create big change.

Kim

Struggling in Australia’s job market, Kim joined BSAPAC’s Learn2Grow. With tech training and support, he became a data engineer—and now helps others do the same.

Ryosuke

Japanese photographer Ryosuke reflects on his six-month volunteer work with BSAPAC Brisbane (2024), showing how photography can overcome language barriers.