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Upcoming Activities

Dharma Talk 'Protecting The Spiritual Environment'
Led by Chang Xu Fashi & Chang Chii Fashi

Venue: Hornsby DDM Centre, Unit 2, 67 - 71 Jersey St., Hornsby (Please enter via Bridge St.)
Date: Saturday, 14 April, 2012
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM

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4 & 7 Day Chan Meditation Retreat
Led by Ven Chang Xu & Ven Chang Chii

Dates: Fri to Mon 6 - 9 April, 2012 (4 day) & Fri to Thurs 6 - 12 April 2012 (7 day)
Venue: Camp Ku-Ring-Gai Activity Centre, Holmes Drive, Ebenezer, NSW 2756
Cost: Concession $250 (4-day), $420 (7-day) or Full $300 (4-day), $480 (7-day)
(Vegetarian meals and accomodation provided)

RSVP: by Sunday, 25 March 2012 ddmysyd@gmail.com or 0413 185 603
Download the application form here.

Recent Activities

Please see the activities page for a description of each activity.

The following list does not yet include all group meditations for the year.  They will be added closer to the time.

• Sunday, July 3, 2011, 9:00-12:30
  Group Meditation
• Sunday, July 17, 2011, 9:00-12:30
  Group Meditation
• Sunday, August 28, 2011, 9:00-4:00
  One-day Retreat
  Please contact Anders on 0414 632124 to register.
  
• Saturday, October 1 until Monday October 3, 2011
  3-day Retreat. Elanora, Northern Beaches.  Led by monastic teachers from DDM Taiwan. Download application here.
• Easter, 2012
  3-day and 7-day Retreats. Ebenezer, Upper Hawkesbury River.  Led by monastic teachers from DDM Taiwan.

Download application here.
 

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Transmitting the Light of Wisdom & Compassion in DDM Sydney

The event 'Transmitting the Light of Wisdom and Compassion' held in memory of Master Sheng Yen at DDM Sydney's new practice centre in Hornsby on 13 February 2011 marked the beginning of a new chapter.

In considering the importance of practice, DDM Sydney incorporated the practice of mindfulness and awareness by staying in the present moment and shared it with guests and members through the process of making and drinking tea.

Of particular significance on the day is the fulfilment of vows by Mr & Mrs Alex Wu who have always wished to promote Shifu's ideal of 'Protecting the Spiritual Environment'. After many consultations over a few years, they have donated the present venue for our use, as our DDM home in Sydney.

We also witnessed the fulfilment of vows by Mr & Mrs Albert Auyeung. Not only did they freely offer their professional advice, but they also met the cost of the centre's first stage of renovation and ensured that it was completed in time for the event.

With a deep sense of gratitude, members and guests lit and passed the candles, and made their own vows and New Year resolutions before the altar. DDM Sydney will continue to carry on Shifu's work and promote the idea of 'Uplifting the character of humanity and building a Pure Land on earth'.

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Reflections of the April 2010 retreat now online

Participants share their experience at a retreat in the April 2010 retreat.

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Click here for past news

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Visit the DDM Forum!

Come and join in discussions on Buddism, meditation practice, share vegetarian recipes, inspiration quotes or anything else that might be of interest. Unwind and chat with friends in our Member's Lounge!

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"If you let go of every object of thought, you will be indistinguishable from everything,
and you will disappear."

Chan Master Sheng Yen