We will be part of Orientation Week this coming Thursday! So if you would like to speak to us personally and find out more about Buddhism, the society and our activities, please come look for us then!
Here are the details as to when and where to find us:
Date: Thursday (30/7/2009)
Time: 11am - 2pm
Venue: The Agora (just outside the bookshop. We're that easy to locate!)
So do not hesitate to come talk to us! And do ask your friends along too! We do enjoy a good chat :)
~ Updated by Pearl
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More details for the events in Semester 2 of 2009 has been added to the original post.
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Just another tip: Postings on upcoming events may also be accessed via the right-hand column, under "Events Updates".
Hope to see you at the events!
p/s: don't take my word for it but Yun Yang Temple is absolutely lovely. So do take this oppotunity to go there for a visit!
~ Pearl
Upcoming events for Semester 2
Hi all! Just an update on some wonderful events that will come your way this semester!
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If you can't view the picture file, here's a brief update on what's in store:
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1) Meditation sessions
What is it? : Basic meditation practice guided by Venerable Thich Tinh Dao.
Where is it? :
(*UPDATED 7/8/2009*) Please see this post for new locations.
When is it? : 5 sessions held on 6/7, 9/8, 11/8, 20/8 and 3/9 (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
What time is it? : 1:00pm - 2:00pm.
2) Temple visit
What is it? : Visit to the beautiful Yun Yang Temple. Includes a Dharma talk, vegetarian lunch and tour. For more information, please send us an email.
Where is it?: 6-10 Reservoir Road, Narre Warren North.
When is it? Sunday, 9/8/2009.
What time is it?: 10:30am - 3:30pm.
(*UPDATED 27/7/09*)
- Transport may be provided at a cost of approximately $7 to $10 for around 12 people.
- Otherwise, there is no cost incurred for tour of temple itself.
- If transport is required, kindly let us know via email so that we can confirm the bus booking.
For further information or suggestions for events, please do not hesitate to contact us at buddhistsocietyltu@yahoo.com.au.
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For updates on other future events, do watch this space!
Looking forward to seeing you!
~ Updated by Pearl
Thought of the day - Chapter 1
Buddhism aims to extinguish suffering through investigation,
understanding, testing and validation of the Buddha’s teachings, rather than
through blind faith.
The Buddha, was a man named Siddhattha Gotama; he taught the foundations
of Buddhism around 2500 years ago in Isipatana, India. The central teaching
in Buddhism is the Four Nobel Truths. These are: (1) that there is Dukkha
(roughly translated as suffering), (2) there is a cause for Dukkha, (3)
Dukkha is impermanent, and (4) practicing the Buddha’s teachings will lead to
the cessation of all Dukkha.
Buddhism is a science – it is a process of questioning, validation and
proof which leads to concrete results.
Buddhism is a philosophy – it is a rational framework for understanding
the world which stands up to questioning and evidence.
Buddhism is as true today as when the Buddha taught 2500 years ago, anyone
can follow Buddhist practices and by working diligently on one's Buddhist
practice, Buddhists are the happiest beings in the universe.
- Paul (President of the La Trobe Buddhist Society)
