BSV weekly update: 14th Jan 2014
BSV Secretary
Dear Members and Friends of the BSV (Buddhaloka and Sanghamittarama),
Please see below the updated news and program.
1. Ajahn Ariyasilo staying at the BSV for a few weeks from this Friday
We are very happy to have Ajahn Ariyasilo coming to stay at the BSV on this Friday and staying until 11th Feb. During this period, Ajahn will be leading the meditation on Monday night as well as giving Dhamma talk on Sunday morning. We are very grateful to Ajahn for his teaching and support at the BSV.
2. Special Dhamma Teaching on the evening of Wenesday, 15th & Thursday, 16th of Jan 2014 at the BSV – 7 pm to 9 pm, by Sayadaw Ashin Sandima
Over these 2 evenings, Sayadaw Ashin Sandima, who is a very well respected teacher whose retreats are always oversubscribed, will be at the BSV to give a dhamma talk and meditation instruction. The talk will be in Burmese with English translation.
The topic of his talk will be “Buddha’s Practical Way of Challenging Death”.
Everyone is welcome to attend and no booking is required.
3. A Reminder to book yourself and friends in the Ajahn Brahmali & Mr Steven Batchelor debate (An event not to be missed – Book Now)
When: Friday evening, 14 February 2014, 7:00 pm- 9.00 pm
Where: At the Augustine Centre, 2 Minona St, Hawthorn
This is a very rare occasion when we have two esteemed personalities in Melbourne debating and discussing on a specific subject of Buddhism.
The topic for the debate is “The relevance of the Early Buddhist Texts for Modern times”.
This is a truly special and rare opportunity to meet Mr Stephen Batchelor and Venerable Brahmali who will debate the relevance of the early Buddhist texts (i.e. the Pali Canon) for the modern world. How should we relate to this ancient yet esteemed religion? How do we balance tradition with modern interpretation?
Is Buddhism compatible with science and the current zeitgeist? The debate is on!
Logistics
The hall will have chairs in a theatre setting but you can bring your own cushion. Please be seated by 6:50 pm for a 7:00pm start. This venue only holds a limited amount of people so we ask for your cooperation. Please advise us if you can’t make it in order to allow others to take your place.
No cost to attend – Donations welcome
Donations are welcome to cover the cost for hosting the event and the proceeds go towards BSV s Forest Monastery project and the Santi Forest Monastery to support the nuns there.
Booking is required:
Please go to: trybooking.com/EAKB
For further info, please call Hart 0409 696 778 or
email: batche...@gmail.com
This very special evening is a joint project by BSV and the Melbourne Insight Meditation Group (MIMG).
The MIMG is hosting a week of events in Melbourne from 11-16 February with Stephen and Martine Batchelor as part of their National Tour.
For further information please visit:
- melbourneinsightmeditation.org
4. Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration at the BSV – with the traditional Chinese Lion Dance – Sunday, 16th Feb’14
Remember to mark this lively event in your calendar or diary. It will be a very lively experience with special gifts and offerings to usher in the Lunar New Year.
Program details are as follows:
- 9:30 am: Dhamma Talk by Venerable Brahmali, who is a senior disciple of Ajahn Brahm, Bodhinyana Monastery, Western Australia.
- 11:00 am: Lunch offering to monastics. Please bring a plate to share.
- 12:00 noon: Awakening the Lion by Venerable Brahmali and Venerable Jag, followed by the Lion Dance.
- 1:00 pm: Blessing by Venerable Jag
- 2:00 pm: Refreshments. Bring your Chinese New Year Cookies to share with all.
We acknowledge the Chinese Youth Society of Melbourne for their generous donation in providing the performance.
5. Dana (Offering of meals) to the Monastic at the BSV Malvern East centre
The Dana (Offering of meals) roster for the monastic residing at the BSV Malvern East centre is now listed on BSV Calendar which you can view on the BSV website, www.bsv.net.au.
To provide dana to the monk(s) on a particular day, you can either call the BSV office on 03 9571 6409 between 10am to 2pm, or email off...@bsv.net.au. If you email, please provide your name, phone contact number and the date of your choice.
6. Lunch Dana for the Nuns at the BSV Sanghamittarama Centre
To offer dana/meals to the Nuns at the BSV Sanghamittarama, Bentleigh East, please email Kanthi on percyan...@hotmail.com or call/email Sanghamittarama at sanghami...@gmail.com.
7. Weekly program, please visit www.bsv.net.au
Adrian Tee
Honorary Secretary
BSV – Buddhist Society of Victoria Inc.
71 Darling Rd
East Malvern VIC 3145
T: 61 3 9571 6409
W: bsv.net.au
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