Held at Federation Square, Melbourne City, from 14th - 15th May 2010.
Photos by Pearl
Buddha Day 2010 - photos
Introduction to Buddhism - course by RMIT Buddhist Society
Hi everyone!
This is a great opportunity to those who could not make it to the LTU Buddhist Society 8-week course we are currently running on campus. Or for those who wish to learn more about Dharma practice. Even though it is near the end of semester with exams and assignments coming up, investing a few hours a week in to Dharma practice can develop insight and happiness that will last a life time and more.
This is a 6-week Introductory course on Buddhism, conducted by the RMIT Buddhist Society
Starting date: Sunday, 16th May 2010
Venue: Loophole Community Centre in Thornbury (easily accessible via tram 86 from uni)
Please contact the RMIT Buddhist society by e-mail at the address below for further details:
RMIT Buddhist Society: rmit.budmailto:rmit.buddhistsociety@yahoo.com
In the meantime, more details below:
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'BUDDHISM IN THE HERE AND NOW'
This introductory series of Dharma talks covers Buddhist thought and practice and how it should be appropriately adapted to emphasize working with the hindrances of people today in Australia.
To suit peoples busy schedules the course will run as two courses simultaneously, one on-campus series on Tuesday afternoons at RMIT and one off-campus series on Sunday afternoons at Loophole in Thornbury.
The on-campus series begins this Tuesday 11th of May at 5.30-7.30pm, at RMIT Building 11 (Spiritual Centre), and continues during the 6 weeks that follow.
The off-campus series begins this Sunday 16th of May at 3.30-5.30pm, at Loophole Community Centre, 670 High Street, Thornbury, and continues during the 6 weeks that follow.
670 High Street, Thornbury MAP
http://www.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=,
+670+High+Street,
+Thornbury&sll=-25.335448,135.745076&sspn=47.739063,75.058594&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=670+High+St,
+Thornbury+Victoria+3071&ll=-37.759112,145.00052&spn=0.010433,0.018325&z=16
Tea and biscuits will be provided.
Posterboards will be placed nearby both locations to prevent people getting lost.
Attached are the posters and maps for the events or see the website for
details http://www.rmitbuddhistsociety.org
Wishing you well,
Steve.
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RMIT Buddhist Society
Buddha Day
If you have been into Melbourne city lately, you might have seen the beautiful posters promoting the upcoming Buddha Day this weekend :)
Here are some more details below:
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Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, 15-16th May 2010
Venue: Federation Square.
"Proudly presented by Fo Guang Shan Melbourne and Buddha's Light International Association of Victoria (BLIA VIC), the 15th Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival marks the Buddhist holidays with a unique annual event celebrating vesak or wesak (Buddha's birthday), flavoured by Melbourne's diverse multicultural society"
Details and event program can be found at the great home-page:
http://www.buddhaday.org.au/
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Hope to see you there!
Vesak Day celebrations 2010
Hi everyone,
There are a number of Vesak celebrations around Melbourne to commemorate the Buddha's birthday, Passing and Enlightenment. Below are the information about the free UN Vesak Day 2010 event. Please register your ticket as detailed below, otherwise we can arrange the tickets for you.
The Buddhist society will be attending so if you are going to the event please let us know so we can look out for you :) Also, please let us know if you need transport from LTU and we can make arrangements.
Kind Regards,
LTU Buddhist Society
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As we move towards the commemoration of the 2600th year of Buddha’s enlightenment Victorian Buddhists from many traditions and communities will join together to commemorate the Victorian Day of Vesak 2010. This free event is on Saturday 22 May 2010 from 2:00 - 4:30pm, doors open at 1:30pm.
The program highlights include:
- Group meditation and chanting with over 2000 Buddhists from different communities
- Buddha The Musical, presented and written by Buddhists from different Victorian centres
- A bathing of the Buddha ceremony and signing of a Bodhi leaf
If you would like further information please use the contact details below.
All registrations are to be sent to the address as stated.
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Free Event, please register for your ticket below:-
Email to: unvesakmelb@gmail.com
Post to: UN Vesak C/O 33 Brooking Street, Upwey, Vic, 315
Fax to: (03) 9754 3334
Phone: (03) 9754 3334
I wish to attend the Victorian Day of Vesak 2010 on the 22nd of May at the
Melbourne Town Hall.
Please post my ticket(s) for the event to the address provided below.
Name:_____________________________________________________________________
Address:
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Quantity of tickets required: ___________________
Email Address:__________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________________
Mobile:_______________________________________________________
Organising Committee Members:
Buddhist Council of Victoria Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey Ltd
Buddhist Federation of Australia BLIA Fo Guang Shan
Buddhist Society of Victoria Buddha Vihara Victoria Chan Meditation
Centre Dhamma Sarana
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Centre Evam Institute Hoa Nghiem Buddhist
Temple Jamchen Buddhist Centre
Kabaraye Buddhist Monastery Lakhanda Media Centre The Seon Buddhist
Centre Tzu Chi Foundation
United Vietnamese Buddhist Congregation of Australia-New Zealand The Khmer
Buddhist Centre of Victoria
Quang Minh Temple Shakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara (Buddha Vihara) Yun Yang
Temple Inc
