BSV Weekly Update : 4th Dec 2103
BSV Secretary
Dear Members and Friends of the BSV (Buddhaloka and Sanghamittarama),
Please see below the updated news and program.
1. 4-Lesson Course for Beginners Meditation at Sanghamittarama, Bentleigh East
Meditation classes are also being conducted at the Sanghamittarama premises. Ayya Upekkha will be starting the next 4-lessons course for Beginners Meditation commencing from Friday, 6 December 2013, stating at 7:30pm. The address is 40 Chesterville Drive, Bentleigh East.
If you are interested to attend, please be onsite at least 10 minutes earlier. This is to minimise any disruption to the classes.
2. Maitreya Relics are coming to Daylesford and Braybrook
This rare and precious collection of sacred relics of the historical Buddha and many other Buddhist masters from many traditions is touring the world, and will be exhibited in Daylesford and Braybrook from 31st Jan’13 to 7th Feb’13.
Many of the relics resemble beautiful pearl-like crystals, which were found among the cremation ashes of Buddhist masters, and are said to embody the masters’ spiritual qualities of compassion and wisdom. Until this tour, most of these relics have been enshrined inside statues and stupas unavailable for viewing. The exhibition includes relics from Shakyamuni Buddha that were donated to the touring exhibition by His Holiness The Dalai Lama.
Millions of people have attended these exhibitions across the world and often report experiences of inspiration and peace when in the presence of the relics.
Venue: Daylesford Town Hall, 76 Vincent St, Daylesford
Dates and times: 10AM – 6PM Saturday and Sunday 1 and 2 February
Opening Ceremony: Friday 31 January 5 - 7PM
Venue: Quang Minh Temple, 18 Burke st, Braybrook
Dates and times: 10AM – 6PM Saturday and Sunday 8 and 9 February
Opening Ceremony: Friday 7 February 4.30 - 6.30PM
There are no entrance fees and donations are welcome. Further details are available on www.maitreyarelictour.com
3. Sunday Teaching Program for the month of Dec’13
The Sunday teaching program scheduled for the month of December’13 is listed below:
a) December 08th: Dhamma talk by Ven Jag
b) December 15th: Dhamma talk by Ven Jag
c) December 22nd: Dhamma talk by Sunim Chi Kwang
d) December 29th: Questions and Answers session. Please place the written questions in the Box outside the Meditation Hall.
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.com.
6. 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.