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                                               Zen Twist :                
      Everything that has a beginning,      
has an ending. Make your           
peace with that, and                
 all will be well.                     
           
          
         

Talks by Buddhist Monks 
Where does suffering come from ?
Phra Ratsamee  
950 words - 117 kb

The Buddha taught us that life involves a lot of suffering. The first kind of suffering is that of the body. The second type of suffering is from the mind. Do you understand about the suffering of your body ? When we are born, we cannot be immortal, we must continually grow and change ....

More talks ...

Dharma and Meditation Activities

 

Why do we find such inspiration from the beauty and chaos of nature ? Is it because nature reminds us, that there is actually little we can control, except this body of flesh and blood ?

 

Dharma and Guided Meditation Classes are held at the monastery every Saturday from 9:45 am - 11:15 am

Email : Venerable Neng Rong

University of NSW Buddhist Talks

Students are now preparing for exams. The regular Thursday and Friday evening talks program will resume again in second semester.

       

 

 

Read more about the monastery's university lectures program ...

Sutra Translation Classes

Classes are on Sundays, from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. The current project is Translations of Miao Yun Volumes 8. 

Want to help by translating Chinese to English, or editing the English transcripts ? Email : Venerable Neng Rong

Chanting Services
Main Hall - 29 Mackenzie Street, Homebush

26th Jul - 9.00am - 12 noon - Birthday Service for Members (6th Lunar Month)

9th Aug - 8.30am - 12 noon - The Enlightenment of Kuan Yin (Avalokitesvara) Bodhisattva

Full monastery religious services ...

Publications
Venerable Yin Shun ;

Selected Translations of Miao Yun
Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Email your request for a particular volume or copy

More publications ...

Buddhist Music

Music has always been an integral part of all religions, and Buddhism is no exception. Music allows us to rediscover our inner self. Our minds can be excited, angered, saddened, or settled with music, without one word being spoken. 

 

Music and sounds can reveal the complex, yet simple beauty of nature. Some Buddhist music may stimulate a new focus on  patience, love, compassion, tolerance or joyfulness. Some Zen Buddhist music, using the Shakuhachi flute, is fabulous in conveying the Buddha's themes of calmness, serenity,  emptiness, and non-self.

We have attached the traditional "Song to the Triple Gem" played by Emma Wu on her Apple Mac ibook, using Garage Band software simulating the piano. This one minute song is sometimes played at the commencement of special Chinese Buddhist services. 

Song to the Triple Gem by Emma Wu.mp3  7.73MB

Your feedback on this song ?

What others said about this song.

Submit your own Buddhist music or song here !

Your song may be vocal, instrumental, pop, rap, jazz, or classical. Create it with your friends or family. Perhaps it may include the sound of crickets, or birds. Be as contemporary, and as creative as you like ! 

Whatever the final result, we ask that you also write a short paragraph with the music, explaining its relevance to Buddhism, if this is not already explained in the lyrics or sounds. It should not be longer than 5 minutes. You must confirm to us that any music file you submit, is your own creation, and not copied from anyone else.  Try to keep the music file as small as possible, otherwise people on dial-up internet access, will have trouble playing it. If we publish it on this website, you will be acknowledged as the author, and you will retain any copyright.  Also, a  small gift will be sent to musicians for any published songs or tunes on this site. 

 

 

Monastery Venerables riding around Homebush Bay. We know where they are going physically, but where are they going spiritually ? Where are you going, to Samsara or Nirvana ? 

                   Tuition Class

The Monastery runs a 180 student Tuition Class, started by Venerable Tsang Hui in 1979, to help migrant and refugee high-school children overcome their language and economic disadvantages. Students are admitted to the classes on a first-come, first-served policy, regardless of ethnic background or religion. These classes are conducted after school hours, with the kind permission of, and at Homebush Boys' High School.  Read more ...

The HTM Board Of Education sets the policies and guidelines for the operation of the Tuition Classes. This includes how students should be admitted, which volunteer teachers should be selected, as well as teaching guidelines. The syllabus for all classes is based on those set by the NSW Department of Education. The Tuition Class Chairman's Report for 2007 is available. Read more ....

2009 Term 2 Tuition Class Timetable  

Calendar for 2009 with enrolment and other important dates.

Teachers' Workout

Young Bodhisattva Society

Email the YBS President : Kim Trinh

Like to join in to this year's YBS Camp ? Please pick up an application form from Venerable Neng Rong.

Tuition Class Absence Note.pdf   83 kb 

The 2009 YF Exco Committee

Email the Tuition Class Co-Ordinator : Venerable Neng Rong

To view the documents you may need Acrobat Reader®

Tuition Class Community Volunteering Activities

Bushcare Dates
Year 8 Saturday 7-Mar Mason Park Wetlands
Year 9 Saturday 4-Apr-Mason Park Wetlands
Year 10 Saturday 2-May Mason Park Wetlands
Year 11 Saturday 6-Jun Dean Reserve
Year 11 Sunday 2-Aug - National Tree Day - TBA
Year 9 Sunday 8-Aug Dean Reserve
Year 10 Saturday 5-Sep Maria Reserve
Year 7 Saturday 3-Oct Mason Park Wetlands
Year 8 Saturday 7-Nov Dean Reserve
Year 7 Saturday 5-Dec Mason Park Wetlands 
   Read more ...

Religious Studies and School SRE
The Hwa Tsang Monastery has been accredited to provide Special Religious Education (SRE) to Primary and High Schools for the NSW Education Department since 1997. Currently we provide SRE teaching to ten public schools in Sydney. The monastery also regularly hosts student groups, visiting from other public and private schools, wishing to broaden their understanding of the different world religions. Read more ...

Children’s Pictures

Hey kids, like to win a prize, and see your artwork on this website ? All you need to do, is draw a picture of the Buddha celebrating summer in Australia. What does he do during this time ? Well, we leave that up to you ! We would like you to draw him with his best friends, Ananda and Sariputra. The picture MUST be drawn by hand, not by computer. 







We have 3 small prizes to send to our best three young artists. You must be under 10 years of age, and your parents must send us their approval to display your artwork with your name on this website. You can either scan your picture and email us, or post your artwork to us, but we should receive it by the 30th June 2009. 

Tell us if you want your artwork returned. Don't forget to write down your full home address, so we know where to send any prizes. The winners and their work, will be featured in rotation on this site during July 2009.

Email your picture to the Children's-Co-ordinator

Or send to :

HTM Website - Children's Art Competition
Hwa Tsang Monastery Inc. 
29 MacKenzie Street, HOMEBUSH
NSW 2140 AUSTRALIA


Monastery Working Bee
29 Mackenzie Street, Homebush     

Like to help us keep the monastery gardens and grounds ship-shape, with some gardening, sweeping, and other small jobs ? Come along to the Working Bee held on the last Saturday of each month, between 1pm and 4pm. You will be happily received. It is not necessary to stay for the full three hours. 

References and FAQ
There are many references available to help you find out more about the Buddha's Teachings :  Check these links ...

Our Abbot

The idea for the Hwa Tsang Monastery arrived to Australia with Venerable Tsang Hui in 1977. Read more ...

How to visit us

Why don't you come and visit us, and listen to a Dharma talk about the Buddha's Teachings, and practice meditation ?  

See the maps ...

Our aims

Aims, activities, and theme of this website.  Read more ..

Become a member

Why not become a member of the monastery, and join more of our activities ? Then we can better encourage and support you, in your efforts to understand, and practise the Buddha's Teachings. Read more ..

 

 

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