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Zen Twist :
A shower of gold cannot quench the
passions. Those that are wise know
passions are passing, and bring
pain
in their wake.
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Talks by Buddhist Monks
Daily life and dependent
origination
Venerable Dr Sayadaw U Zagarabhivamsa
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As human beings who are not enlightened we always find trouble. We can't get away from conflict. If we have sincerity and honesty, then others can trust us. By practising sincerity, we may find peace and happiness.....
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Dharma and Meditation Activities
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Water flowing over
rocks.... How much time do we
allow ourselves to find peace ? Can we allow ourselves to stop
worrying ? Meditation can help
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The Saturday
Dharma and Guided Meditation Classes
from 9:45 am - 11:15 am resumes this
Saturday 14-January 2012.
Email
: Venerable Neng Rong
University
Buddhist Talks & Concerts
The regular University of NSW (UNIBUDS) talks during
Semester have concluded, and will begin again next year.
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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
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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Pictured : Lion Dance at the monastery's 2011 Chinese New Year's Eve
celebration.
The Hwa Tsang Monastery will be having a Chinese New Year Celebration on
Saturday 4th February 2012.
Program:
6:00 pm Dinner in the monastery forecourt
7:00 pm Chanting Service in the monastery Main Hall
8:00 pm There will be some singing, dancing, and sketch entertainment.
Family and friends are welcome to celebrate the New Year together with
us.
Please register your name, and the number of people coming with you at the library counter
by Friday 3rd February AND please bring along a vegetarian dish (that
does not contain leeks, garlic or onion) and caters for 5-10 people, to share with everyone.
Young Bodhisattva Society
Email
the YBS President :
James Lu
The
YBS are having a CNY planning meeting this Saturday (28th Jan) at 2pm at the monastery.
Bi-Monthly
Bulletin
The latest bi-monthly bulletin is now available
electronically.
HTM
Bulletin for December 2011, with both Chinese & English sections; pdf
file 72
pages & 1.88 MB
More
bulletins
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Children’s
Sunday Bodhi Class
Would you like to introduce your child to Buddhist morals, philosophy, practice, and etiquette?
Our next fortnightly Children's Sunday Bodhi Classes for children from kindergarten to Year
6 will resume in February 2012. These classes introduce your child to the Buddha's teachings, and guide them on their journey to developing Buddhist values and practices. Children's
Bodhi
Classes Application Form pdf 64 kb
2012_Bodhi_Class_Pamphlet.pdf
Including dates 421 kb
2012_Bodhi_Class_Pamphlet.pdf
Chinese version with dates 574 kb
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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
2008 is available.
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more ....
2012
Term 1 Tuition Class Timetable Calendar
for 2012 with enrolment and other important dates. Student
Assignments
There
will be a YF Exco meeting this Saturday (28th Jan) from 9:30am to
11:30am to plan for the Presentation Day.
Tuition
Class Absence Note.pdf
83 kb
The
2011 YF Exco Committee
and Annual Magazine members were ... Email
the Tuition Class Co-Ordinator : Venerable Neng Rong
To view the documents you may need Acrobat Reader®
Tuition
Class Community Volunteering Activities
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more ...
Mason Park Wetlands in North Strathfield
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 Vesak Day in Australia. What does he do during
this time ? Well, we leave that up to you ! Perhaps he might be playing
with his best friends, Ananda and Sariputra ? Your picture should be drawn by hand, not by computer.
We have some 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.
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
on this site during 2012.
In the meantime, we'd like to congratulate Leanne from the Tuition
Buddhism class for the pictures below. We asked her to imagine herself
when she gets bigger. How will she look when
she is as old as her own lovely grandma ? Well that's her on the left
! Who will support her when she is becoming frail ? Well we hope her
brother will support her, perhaps some nurses, and of course, many of
her awesome friends !
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 Abbott 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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