BSV Weekly Update - 28th Aug 2013
BSV Secretary
Dear Members and Friends of the BSV (Buddhaloka and Sanghamittarama),
Please see below the news and program for this week.
1. Weekend Meditation Retreat with Dhammaruwan: Friday, 13th Sept to 15th Sun 3pm,
Dhammaruwan is an acclaimed lay Buddhist teacher of Sri Lankan heritage who was famous for spontaneously chanting suttas in early childhood. In this weekend retreat, he will guide participants to deepen their meditation practice and understanding of Dhamma through guidance in walking and sitting meditation, interviews and Dhamma talks.
Dhammaruwan has been trained for several years under Bhante Henepola Gunaratana Nayaka Thero, and is a graduate of the Insight Meditation Society’s (USA) Teacher Training Program. He teaches worldwide and communicates complex teachings in simple language.
The Venue: Casa Palloti, McNamaras Rd, Milgrove, VIC
Cost: $175 for BSV members
$155 for concession holders
$200 for non members
The cost includes 2 nights of shared accommodation, vegetarian meals and a $75 registration fee to the Nirodhatrust. The price does not include donations for the teachings.
For further information and registration visit: http://www.bsv.net.au/?id=events or contact Lydia on 0437 552 208.
2. Invitation to Interfaith Dialogue with the Abbot President of Dharma Drum Mountain
The Abbot President of Dharma Drum Mountain, Ven. Guo Dong (successor to the late Venerable Master Sheng Yeng) is visiting Melbourne this September.
As advocate of interfaith, Ven. Guo Dong would like to hold an interfaith dialogue with the faith leaders in Melbourne. The theme of which is “Cherishing the World … Bring an End to Conflict”.
We hope you can grace us with your presence at the event, and we welcome members of your community to attend.
Event Details:
Date: 7th September 2013, Saturday
Time: 1:45pm to 5pm
Venue: Doncaster & Templestowe Rooms, Manningham City Square,
687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Cost: Free
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Petr Svoboda, DDM Secretary, 0422 102 053
Please RSVP by email to in...@ddmmelbourne.org.au by Wednesday 30 August 2013 or call Petr 0422 102 053
3. Sunday Teaching Program for the month of Aug’13
The remaining Sunday teaching program scheduled for the month of Aug’13 is listed below:
a) Sunday 28th Aug: Ven Jag will play a DVD recording on Bhikhunni Ordination which will be followed by a Qs & As session.
4. 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.
5. 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.comJune.
6. Weekly program, please visit www.bsv.net.au
May you be very Happy and Well.
With much Metta,
Adrian Tee
Secretary
BSV - Buddhist Society of Victoria