On 20 September 2024 I had the pleasure of attending a fundraising dinner to support the construction of a Buddhist stupa at the Phap Bao Temple in St Johns Park. A Buddhist stupa is a sacred architectural monument that is used as a place of meditation and worship. The structure of the stupa symbolises the cycle of life and death, the path to enlightenment and the teachings of Buddha. There are various types of stupas, such as the relic stupa, where relics and important objects belonging to Buddha or other religious persons are buried. This stupa will provide the Buddhist community in my electorate with a place to worship their loved one's ashes and ancestors. The event was attended by many guests who recognise the urgent need for a sacred space dedicated to spiritual and cultural practices. I express my gratitude to the President of the Vietnamese‑Australian Medical Association, Dr Lieu Vinh Binh, for the initiative and kind invitation.