Zen Twist :              
      Put anger away, abandon pride,  
overcome every attachment,     
cling not to mind and body       
and be free from sorrow.        
           
                       
       
   

Talks by Buddhist Monks 
Patience and achieving your ambitions
Phra Saneh  2,000 words - 127 kb

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Dharma and Meditation Activities

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

Email : Venerable Neng Rong

University Buddhist Talks & Concerts

Why not bring your friends to Sydney University Buddhist Society's (UNIBODHI) Maitri Night 2010 for their Buddhist Concert; "Journey to Freedom" being held at the Sydney University Wallace Theatre on Saturday 7th August from 6:30pm - 10pm ? 

There will be choral pieces by the UNIBODHI Choir, a sketch, a short film, a dance, and a Dhamma talk with Phra Mana, all on the theme of "Journey to Freedom". Tickets are $15, which includes a delicious vegetarian dinner at 6.30pm, with the performances beginning around 7.00pm. Your host is Alison Chau 0405 288 503 or email  maitri@unibodhi.org.au  

Regular University of NSW (UNIBUDS) Thursday and Friday evening talks program.

Why perform Dana ?
Dana, or giving is a basic Buddhist virtue without which you can hardly call yourself a Buddhist. Dana consists not so much in the act of giving, as in the feeling of wanting to give, of wanting to share, of wanting to support what you have, with other people. This feeling of wanting to give or share is often one of our first feelings in developing our spiritual life. Like to hear more ? This talk will be given in Mandarin. If you do not speak Chinese or Mandarin, please ask Bing to sit you next to somebody who can translate the talk for you.

Speaker : Venerable Neng Rong 
Date : 6:30pm - 8:30pm Thursday 29th July
Venue: Law 276 (Law Building, Level 2), 
University OF NSW, Anzac Parade, Kensington
UNIBUDS Host: : Bing Sen (0433 455 522) kbs25kia@gmail.com

UNSW Map of the Law Building.jpg 165 kb 

Wisdom and Compassion  
When you were young and naughty, do you remember your parents disciplining you ? Did they also try to train you ? Did receiving negative feedback on your naughty activities help you develop your wisdom and your moral integrity ? Perhaps it is now your turn to help raise and guide the younger generation. How will you do it ? Why not join us for this second English Dhamma talk for the semester. 

Speaker: Venerable Chao Khun Samai
Date : 7pm - 9pm Friday 30th July 
Venue : Robert Webster Building Room 256 (Level 2)
University OF NSW, Anzac Parade, Kensington
UNIBUDS Host : Kelly (0403 470 035)
Email : kykellywong@gmail.com

UNSW Map of the Robert Webster Building.jpg 121kb 

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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 ;

Email your request for a particular volume or copy

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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. 

Monastery Venerables lead students at the recent Young Bodhisattva Society camp held at the Royal National Park during the winter school holidays. 

Young Bodhisattva Society

Email the YBS President : Belinda Duong

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 2008 is available. Read more ....

2010 Term 2 Tuition Class Timetable  

Calendar for 2010 with enrolment and other important dates.

Teachers' Workout

Tuition Class - Parent-Teacher Meeting
1.45pm - 3.45pm Sunday 1st August 2010

Tuition Class Absence Note.pdf   83 kb

The 2010 YF Exco Committee and Annual Magazine members are ...

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 13-Mar Dean Reserve
Year 9  Saturday 10-Apr-Mason Park Wetlands
Year 7 Saturday 12-June Mason Park Wetlands
Year 11 Saturday 3-July Mason Park Wetlands
Year 11 8:30am - 12 noon Sunday  1-Aug - National Tree Day - Dean Reserve, South Strathfield
Year 10 Saturday 4-Sep Dean Reserve
Year 9 Saturday 9-Oct Mason Park Wetlands
Year 8 Saturday 6-Nov Mason Park Wetlands
Year 7 Sunday 5-Dec Dean Reserve  Read 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. 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 spring 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 should 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 end of August 2010. 

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 September 2010.

We'd like to congratulate Stephanie, for her great picture of the Buddha and his friends below !

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 ?  

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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 ..