BSV Weekly News - 13th Nov 2013
BSV Secretary
Dear Members and Friends of the BSV (Buddhaloka and Sanghamittarama),
Please see below the updated news and program.
1. 4 days “Sitting and Walking Meditation Retreat” conducted by Venerable Jag from 29th Nov to 2nd Dec’13 to be held at Millgrove
There are still a few vacancies remaining. If you are interested, you are encouraged to apply as soon as you can.
The finalised details regarding the retreat are posted on the BSV website, under Events -> Retreat Calendar. On the right of the event description, there is a “Click Link” which you can click to download the poster which outlines the details including the venue, cost, and how to apply. A copy of the poster will also be put up on BSV Notice Board at BSV Malvern East centre.
If you have any query, please email ret...@bsv.net.au.
2. 8 Precepts 24 Hours Observation at the BSV starting on Saturday, 16thth Nov @ 7:30am to Sunday, 17th closing @ 8:00am
The next 8 Precepts 24 Hours Observation will be conducted on the above stated date at the BSV Malvern East centre. Details and rules are the same as applied in the previous sessions.
Registration for the above event is closed. However, “day time” participants can join in at any time during the day just for the experience or to practise their meditation. Noble silent should be observed throughout the stay at the premises.
3. Buddhist Council of Victoria (BCV) Public Talk:
a) Free Public Talk on “Buddhist Contribution to Ethical Values of the Modern Society”.
This talk will be delivered by Dr Ananda Guruge.
Date of Talk: Friday, 22nd Nov 2013 Time: 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Venue: Multicultural Hub – Blue Room, (Opp Victoria Market),
506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne
b) Invitation to a Special General Meeting (SGM) on Saturday, 7th Dec 2013. If you have a couple of hours a week, and are happy to bring the gift of Dharma to the people of Victoria, you are most welcome to attend this SGM, as well as in various administrative functions.
Date : Saturday 7th Dec
Time: 11am for lunch Dana offering, follow by an official meeting at 1:30pm
Venue: Melbourne Thai Buddhist Temple, 489 Elgar Rd, Box Hill.
Please RSVP for the SGM by 7th Nov by email to ad...@bcv.org.au or call 8822 2013.
Please consider giving a helping hand to the BCV whilst helping the people of Victoria to benefits from the Dharma.
Further details are available on BCV website, http://www.bcv.org.au
c) Volunteer with graphic design skill
If you have graphical design skill, and are happy to dana your service to benefit the Buddhist community of Victoria, please contact Gerald Lim on geral...@bcv.org.au , who is a member of the BCV committee. The skills will be applied in the design of fliers and other promotion materials for the BCV.
4. Sunday Teaching Program for the month of Oct’13
The Sunday teaching program scheduled for the month of November’13 is listed below:
a) November 17th: Dhamma talk by Chi Kwang Sunim
b) November 24th: Recorded Video Dhamma talk by Ajahn Brahmali.
Subject to be announced
5. Monastic away from BSV Centre
Venerable Jaganatha will be away from the BSV Malvern East centre from 14th Nov and returning on 25th Nov. Ayya Upekkha will be conducting the Monday night guided meditation when Ven Jag is away.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Weekly program, please visit www.bsv.net.au
May you be very Happy and Well.
With much Metta,
Adrian Tee
Honorary Secretary
BSV - Buddhist Society of Victoria Inc.