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BSV Weekly Email Alert 5th March 2014
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Sunday Teaching program in the month of March.
The following are the Teachers who will be teaching on each of the remaining Sundays in March:
- Sunday, March 9th: Dhamma talk by Venerable Jag.
- Sunday, March 16th:Dhamma talk by Venerable Wimalagnana
- Sunday, March 23rd: Power Point presentation on the recent pilgrimage to India led by Ajahn Achalo.
- Sunday March 30th: Dhamma talk by Chi Kwang Sunim.
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A Clothing Sales in Fitzroy - 29th March
Our hard-working Fund Raising team has come up with another champion event. A Clothing sale in Fitzroy !. There will be sales of new clothing e.g new swim wear and children’s wear, as well as some Costume Jewellery. Details and address of the location will be announced closer to the date.
How you can help:
You can donate new clothing which are saleable. As this is not a Garage sales, please do not bring second hand clothing or any used items. Please bring the items to BSV so that the team can sort them out before the 29th March.
Volunteers:
We also need volunteers who can give 2 or 3 hours of their time on this sales day so that we can make a roster for volunteers to man the sale between 09:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you are able to help, please email Manel Mangan (nurs...@hotmail.com) and stating the time that you are able to volunteer.
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8 Precepts 24 Hours Observation at the BSV - from Saturday, 29th March @ 7:30am to Sunday, 30th March @ 8:00am.
This is a 24 hours 8 Precepts Observation at the BSV with participants arriving at 7:30am for a 8am start on Saturday morning, 29th March. The retreat ends in the next morning, Sunday, 30th March at 8:00am. Participants will be observing noble silence, meditating and contemplating, and observing the 8 precepts. Lunch and breakfast will be provided onsite to the participants. This is made possible by the generous support of a small group of BSV supporters and volunteers.
Interested participants must email their personal details to register for this event by Monday 24th March. You can send your email to sanghami...@gmail.com with the heading “8PreceptsDay:” follow by your name, gender in the Email Subject line. In the email, please provide your phone number.
Details about the 24hours 8-precepts Observation will be posted on the BSV Notice Board at Malvern East and Bentleigh East centres, as well as in the BSV electronic calendar on the BSV website.
Please note that it is not mandatory that you stay for the whole 24hours duration at the BSV Malvern East centre, although participants are encouraged to do so. You can attend at whichever time convenient to yourself. That is you can come for any number of hours, or go home in the evening and come back in the next morning by 5am.
This is a great opportunity for everyone to practise their meditation mindfully, whilst observing the 8 precepts in a supportive environment.
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BSV 2014 Annual General Meeting on 30th March 2014
This year BSV AGM will be held on Sunday, 30th March 2014. Members should have received a Notice of the AGM individually via email. If you have not receive it, please email me with your correct email address.
Nomination forms are now available at the centre for you to use to nominate members for election to the committee.
By next week, members will receive AGM documentations which include an Agenda and Resolutions seeking membership approval.
Proxies form will be available next week if you are unable to attend the AGM and you would like your vote to be represented in the AGM.
If you have not yet renew your 2014 Membership subscription, please do so as soon as possible before the AGM date. Your membership helps BSV to maintain the facility to support the monks and nuns as well as providing teachings to the community.
So, renew now to be part of the major cause behind BSV embarking on a very significant and historical project supporting the Sangha and enhancing the teaching program for the lay Buddhist community.
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Ajahn Brahmali Retreat 04 April 2014
This 8-precepts retreat will focus on development of Samatha (peaceful) meditation and Vipassana (insight inducing) practice. Samadhi meditation involves generating a calm and powerful mind. Vipassana practice involves the understanding of phenomena as being impermanent so that we can let go of bad habits, and experience true release. Most of the teachings will be based on the discourses of the Buddha, with detailed explanation.
Places filling, best to book early.
Venue: Coastal Forest Lodge (a beautiful 196 acre property just off the Great Ocean Rd in glorious Anglesea,1.5 hours from Melbourne) See link
Accommodation is in shared rooms (max 4 per room) with attached ensuite.
Dates & Durations are 3 days 04 Apr - 07 Apr, or 9 days 04 - 13 April 2013
Inquiries Email: retr...@bsv.net.au or phone retreat organiser, Lydia on 0437 552 208
For more details and cost visit BSV Website or directly at Trybooking secure website
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Weekly happenings at the BSV Centre
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Sunday School for Kids
Term 1 from 16 Feb 2014 - 30 Mar 2014
CURRICULUM
The school curriculum focuses on practical Buddhism in contemporary life, we discuss personal and public issues and how the Dhamma can be used to assist us to lead a more compassionate existence with our family, friends and animals.
Anyone interested please bring your children on Sunday morning by 9.20am and speak to Suzanne Holton.
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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.
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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.
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