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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 -
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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 ....
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talks ...
Dharma and Meditation Activities
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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 ?
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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
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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 ...
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Publications
Venerable Yin Shun ;
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Selected Translations of Miao Yun
Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Email your
request for a particular volume or copy
More
publications
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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.
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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 ?
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Tuition Class
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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.
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more
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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