Vesak is soon approaching!
DDM Sydney has organized a small ceremony to celebrate Vesak.
Venue: Campsie
Time: 10:00 AM
Date: Saturday, 9 May 2009
During the ceremony a recorded speech given by Venerable Guo Jun about the meaning of Vesak will be played. Then we will all take turn to bath the Buddha and light candles to make our vows, followed by lunch.
Please email back your intention to come for the Vesak celebration, as we need to know how many people to cater for.
Hope to see everyone there!
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Meditation 102
led by Venerable Guo Jun
Dates: 19 April, Sunday, 2009
3 May, Sunday, 2009
17 May, Sunday, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Venue: Buddhist Council of NSW (Level 1, 441 Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest)
Cost: Free (DDM suggest participants donate a gold coin to the Buddhist Council for use of their venue.)
RSVP to ddmyouthsydney@yahoo.com
Please register as there are limited places available.
* Please note pre-requisites apply
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Platform Sutra
led by Venerable Guo Jun
Dates: 19 April, Sunday, 2009
3 May, Sunday, 2009
17 May, Sunday, 2009
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Venue: Buddhist Council of NSW (Level 1, 441 Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest)
Cost: Free (DDM suggest participants donate a gold coin to the Buddhist Council for use of their venue.)
RSVP to ddmyouthsydney@yahoo.com
Please register as there are limited places available.
* Please note pre-requisites apply
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Check out the April 2009 Newsletter!
The new newsletter is out now, check it out in the newsletter section or download it directly from here.
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4 & 7 Day Chan Meditation Retreat
led by Venerable Guo Jun
Upcoming in April is the Meditation Chan Retreat led by Venerable Guo Jun. Below are the details of the retreat and the application form. Please note that a 10% deposit is required with the application form. Also, if directly depositing into the account please notate your name.
Dates: 10 - 13 April, 2009 (4-Day)
10 - 16 April, 2009 (7-Day)
Venue: Baden-Powell Scout Centre
Pomona Street,
Pennant Hills NSW 2120
Cost: Concession $200 / $350 (4-Day / 7-Day)
Full $250 / $450 (4-Day / 7-Day)
(Vegetarian meals and accomodation included)
RSVP by Friday, 20 March 2009 to ddmyouthsydney@yahoo.com
Download the application form.
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Buddhist Meditation Course 101 & Lectures on Platform Sutra
Revised Dates!
Buddhist Meditation Course 101
Dates: 1st March and 15th March
Time: 9am - 11am
Venue: Buddhist Council of NSW (Level 1, 441 Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest)
Cost: Free (DDM suggest participants to donate a gold coin to the Buddhist Council for use of their venue)
RSVP: ddmyouthsydney@yahoo.com on or before 22 Feb, 2009
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Lectures on Platform Sutra with Venerable Guo Jun
Dates: Lecture Three: Sunday 1st March 2009
Lecture Four - Sunday 15th March 2009
Time: 11:30am - 1pm
Venue: Buddhist Council of NSW (Level 1, 441 Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest
Cost: Admission is free but we appreciate your kind donation
Register: As there are limited places available, kindly confirm your attendance by emailing office@buddhistcouncil.org.
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"The Universe May One Day Perish Yet My Vows Are Eternal"
The Most Venerable Master Sheng Yen, founder of Dharma Drum Mountain, relinquished his physical body at 4:00pm (Sydney time 7:00pm) on 3 February, 2009, at the age of 80.
Buddha-name recitation Dharma ritual: Repaying the Benevolence of Our Master
Date: Saturday, 14 February, 2009
Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Venue: 413 - 425 Beamish St, Campsie
Service of gratitude to the Most Venerable Master Sheng Yen
Date: Sunday, 15 February, 2009
Time: 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Venue: NSW Buddhist Council, Level 1, 441 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest
Schedule:
1.30pm: Personal respects
2pm: Welcome
2.10pm: Sitting meditation
2.30: DVD
Contact:
0401 654 468
0413 185 603
For more related news and information, please visit the DDM website at http://www.dharmadrum.org/
Please see the letter from the Abbot President of DDM, a message about the death of our teacher. Sincerely, Sangha of Dharma Drum Mountain.
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IMPORTANT CHANGES TO OUR REGULAR ACTIVITIES FOR THE NEXT TWO MONTHS:
DDM Group Meditation Practice @ Buddhist Council >> last session for 2008 will be held on Sunday, 7 Dec 2008, Group practice will then resume on Sunday, 18 Jan 2009.
Chanting of The Great Compassion Mantra (Da Bei Chan) practice @ Campsie >> the Saturday, 10 Jan 2009 session has been Canceled.
DDM would like to wish everyone a safe and fun-filled holiday! Merry X’mas and a Happy New Year! =)
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Lectures on Platform Sutra
led by Venerable Guo Jun
Dates: Lecture One - Sunday 16 Nov 2008
Lecture Two - Sunday 7 Dec 2008
Lectures will continue in 2009 (dates to be advised)
Venue: Buddhist Council of N.S.W
Level 1, 441 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest
Time: 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Cost: Admission is free but we appreciate your kind donation.
Register: As there are limited places available, kindly confirm your attendance by emailing office@buddhistcouncil.org or ddmyouthsydney@yahoo.com by 31 October, 2008
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3 & 7-Day Chan Meditation Retreat
led by Venerable Guo Jun
Dates: 28-30 Novemeber 2008 (3-Day retreat)
28 Novemeber - 4 Decemeber 2008 (7-Day retreat)
Venue: 197 Forest Road, Wingello, NSW 2576
Cost: Adults - $45 per day, Concessions - $40 per day
(Vegetarian meals and accomodation included)
RSVP: ddmyouthsydney@yahoo.com on or before 1 November, 2008
* Limited places available, first come first server. Beginners welcome!
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A Journey Towards Monastic Life
Date: Sunday, 7 September 2008
Time: 1 - 3pm
Place: Buddhist Council of N.S.W (Level 1, 441 Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest)
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Buddhist Meditation Course 101 by Ven. Guo Jun
Date: Starting 3rd August to 7 September 2008
Place: Buddhist Council of N.S.W (Level 1, 441 Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest)
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Inner Peace - A 7 Day Chan Retreat
Date: 21 - 28 March 2008
Place: Karuna Retreat Centre, Saywell Road, Katoomba
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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!
Click here to access
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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
