Buddhist Society of La Trobe University

We aim to invigorate and develop Buddhist practice on campus. We are non-sectarian, open to Buddhists of all streams (Theravada: Way of the Elders, Mahayana: Great Vehicle, Vajrayana: diamond vehicle) and anyone genuinely interested in Buddhism. If you are Buddhist, or would like to find out more about Buddhism, please join us. Contact us at this email: buddhistsocietyltu@yahoo.com.au

Buddhist Society get-together!

You have made your voice heard through the polls and here's the outcome...

Come join your fellow Buddhist's from around La Trobe for a lunch time get-together. Discuss Dharma practice, useful resources or suggest ideas for future club activities.

All are welcome!

Tasty food will be provided or bring along a plate of your favourite food if you are feeling adventurous.

Where: Union, Function room 3 (next to Ping's cafe)

When: Event held fortnightly on the following dates:

- 2pm to 3pm, Monday 7/9/2009
- 2pm to 3pm, Monday 21/9/2009
- 2pm to 3pm, Monday 5/10/2009
- 2pm to 3pm, Monday 19/10/2009

If you are intending to come to the Buddhist Society get-together on 2-3pm Monday, 7th September. Please let us know so we can organise lunch for the event. Thank you for your help!

We can be contacted via email at
buddhistsocietyltu@yahoo.com.au

Have a lovely weekend!

More meditation classes

As University life becomes more intense with the increasing workload and other important matters, we recognize the importance a clam mind and a good sense of focus can bring.

Hence, we have organized a further series of meditation session to help you through this crucial time. See below for details:

Meditation 6
Date/Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm, Tuesday 8/9/09 (week 7),
Location: HU2, room 407

Meditation 7
Date/Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm, Thursday 17/9/09 (week 8),
Location: EDUC1, 331

Meditation 8
Date/Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm, Tuesday 22/9/09 (week 9),
Location: HU2, room 407

Drop us an email if you would like to join us. We can be contacted at
buddhistsocietyltu@yahoo.com.au.

Hope to see you there!

Temple visit again - for those who missed the last time

Missed out on the trip to Yun Yang Temple last month but would still like to follow us on another temple trip? Well, we heard you, so here it is!

Do take note of the details below:

The society will be visiting the Fo Guang Shan temple in Yarraville on Sunday 13th September for a Dharma talk covering the basics of Buddhism as well as a guided Concentration Meditation session. The temple offers a vegetarian lunch for $5, or you can bring your own lunch along.

Location: 89 Somerville road, Yarraville
Time: 12:30 to 3:30pm
Date: Sunday 13/9/2009 (week 8)

Transport:
Those who would like a lift to the temple, please meet out the front of the Bookshop in the Agora, we will leave by car(s) at 11:30am and arrive at Fo Guang Shan temple around 12:00noon.

Please let us know if you are coming so we can arrange transport. If you are coming along and can provide transport, please let us know also, thank you :).

Contact us at this email address:
buddhistsocietyltu@yahoo.com.au

Useful links

Useful links
BuddhaNet - Buddhist information and Education Network

E-Sangha - with discussion forum, chat, books, sutras and links

What the Buddha said - in English

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