BSV Weekly Update: 21st Jan 2014

[BSV Secretary]

Dear Members and Friends of the BSV (Buddhaloka and Sanghamittarama), 

 Please see below the updated news and program.

1.      Ajahn Brahmali Retreat is now open for bookings to BSV Members only (non-members from 1^st March’14)

This is what we have been waiting for. The retreat is now open for bookings. As there are limited spots for this retreat and given the expected huge interest in this retreat, the booking, at this stage, is open only to BSV members. So, BSV members, if you are interested in this retreat, please place in your booking now.

 

Non-members can place their bookings from Friday, 1^st March 2014. We apologise if this priority process has offended anyone. We hope the community understand our difficult position as we would like to avoid the situation where BSV members were unable to get a spot in the retreat.

 

About the retreat:

The 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.

 

Location and Accommodation:

Coastal Forest Lodge (1.5 hours from Melbourne).

Note that accommodations are on shared rooms (max 4 per room) with attached ensuite.

 

Cost:

3 Nigths:

BSV Member:   $ 215

BSV Member (concession): $200

Non-member:   $245 (booking from 1^st Mar’14)

 

9 Nights

BSV Member:   $ 550

BSV Member (concession): $510

Non-member:   $615 (booking from 1^st Mar’14)

 

Booking:

To book:  www.trybooking.com/DUGU

 

Inquiries:

Email:  retr...@bsv.net.au

Or phone retreat organiser, Lydia on 0437 552 208

 

2.      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.

 

3.      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.

 

4.      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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