[1] Since 2004, MITRA has held Buddhist annual conferences which brings together a range of international and local speakers and topics.
Between 2004 and 2009, the food for the Conference was donated by the community including the Friends of Mitra, a conglomerate of elder lay Buddhists, and local Sydney vegetarian restaurants.
The theme explored how the wisdom of Buddhism can be experienced in all aspects of our lives even in our chaotic modern world we can find a peace and tranquility awaiting those who seek it.
Profits from DVD sales will be donated to Venerable Sister Yeshe Chodron's Kalyanamitra Foundation which delivers social services to the poor regions of India.
The "Illuminate the path" 2005 MITRA Buddhist Conference was held at St George Girls High School.