# PTE HIW #15: History of Buddhism in Australia

Highlight Incorrect Words #15 - Level 3 - Feeds Reading + Listening

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It was in 1891 that the American Buddhist Henry Steele Alcott, co-founder of the Theosophical Society, came to Australia. Here he attended a sequence of lectures which led to a wider awareness of Buddhism in small circles of the upper-class society in Australia. It is believed that the first Buddhist monk visited Australia in 1910. Soon more monks started visiting Australia, but during the period 1986 to 1991 the number has multiplied manifold. During this phase Buddhism attracted immense support from its ardent followers who were committed towards this religion. The first formal Buddhist organization in Australia was the Buddhist Study Group Melbourne. It was formed by len Bullen in 1938. Today it is not at all surprising to come across various books at any bookshop that displays vibrant and colorful images of Lord Buddha or some symbols relating to the faith. Today the population following this faith is made up not only of people of Asian origin, but it has cast a spell on a large number of natives as well.

## Answer

- sequence -> series
- wider -> greater
- multiplied -> increased
- attracted -> gained
- followers -> devotees
- books -> publications

## Explanation

The recording differs from the transcript in 6 places: "sequence" should be "series"; "wider" should be "greater"; "multiplied" should be "increased"; "attracted" should be "gained"; "followers" should be "devotees"; "books" should be "publications".

The correct answers accurately reflect the historical timeline and growth of Buddhism in Australia as described in the lecture.

## Hints

- Focus on the chronological order of events mentioned in the lecture.
- Listen for the specific terminology used when describing the increase in followers and the establishment of organizations.

## Transcript

It was in 1891 that the American Buddhist Henry Steele Alcott, co-founder of the Theosophical Society, came to Australia. Here he attended a series of lectures which led to a greater awareness of Buddhism in small circles of the upper-class society in Australia. It is believed that the first Buddhist monk visited Australia in 1910. Soon more monks started visiting Australia, but during the period 1986 to 1991 the number has increased manifold. During this phase Buddhism gained immense support from its ardent devotees who were committed towards this religion. The first formal Buddhist organization in Australia was the Buddhist Study Group Melbourne. It was formed by len Bullen in 1938. Today it is not at all surprising to come across various publications at any bookshop that displays vibrant and colorful images of Lord Buddha or some symbols relating to the faith. Today the population following this faith is made up not only of people of Asian origin, but it has cast a spell on a large number of natives as well.

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