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Zen Twist :
No matter how
difficult the past,
you can always
begin again today.
Talks by Buddhist Monks
What
is the significance of life ?
Venerable Yin Shun 3,350 words -
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What is the significance of life? After birth,
we seem to rapidly age, and get old... We are so busy in our
lives, studying, then earning a living, then shopping, and
creating a home. As modern people we follow social norms, but often
this means living without thinking about this question at all.
Will we live our lives, and look back in satisfaction with our
achievements and ambitions ?
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Dharma and Meditation Activities
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It is hard
to cleanse the mind of impurities and disturbances, such as craving,
lust, hatred, ill-will, indolence, worry and restlessness.
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Join Dharma and Guided Meditation Classes at the monastery on Saturday mornings from 9:45 am - 11:15 am
Email
: Venerable Neng Rong
Bi-Monthly Writing Competition
Your chance to win a prize and have
your Buddhist article published here !
The October - November topic
is :
We
cannot avoid sickness at some time in our lives.
300
words maximum. Your article should be received by email by 30th
November 08, and must have a Buddhist emphasis. Winning articles
will be published here during December 2008. Be sure
to include your name, and a postal address, as the prize will be
sent by post.
Email your entry here.
All entries will be acknowledged by the judging team.
University
of NSW Buddhist Talks
The regular University talks program will begin again in Semester 1,
2009.
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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
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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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Display of Buddhist images, art, and history at the monastery. Are these reminders of the strengths of our attachments to our religion, or are they inspirations created by true artists ? Could we ever feel as comfortable and as confident in our practice, as the Buddha image in the foreground ? Does the serenity portrayed by the other small images encourage us to develop our own mindfulness and compassion further ?
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Young
Bodhisattva Society
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Email
the YBS President :
Kim Trinh
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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 2006 is available.
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more ....
2008
Term
2 Tuition Class Timetable Calendar
for 2008 with enrolment and other important dates. Teachers'
Workout Tuition
Class Absence Note.pdf
83 kb Email
the Tuition Class Co-Ordinator : Venerable Neng Rong
The
2008 Youth Fellowship Exco are ...
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Tuition
Class Community Volunteering Activities
Bushcare Dates
Year 9 Saturday 15-Mar Elliot Reserve
Year 11 & 12 Saturday 5-Apr Dean Reserve
Year 7 Sunday 4-May Maria Reserve
Year 8 Saturday
28-Jun Maria Reserve
Year 11 Sunday 27-Jul - National
Tree Day - Hudson Park
Year 10 Sunday 10-Aug Dean Reserve
Year 9 Saturday
21-Sep Mason Park.
Year 8
Sunday 12-Oct
Elliot Reserve
Year 7
Sunday 2-Nov Dean Reserve
Year 10 Saturday 6-Dec Maria Reserve
The monastery is very pleased to encourage, and support volunteering by young people within the
community. Our activities with Strathfield Council enable students to
understand how we all need to work together, to look after our
environment, and how we all benefit from this. 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.
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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 autumn 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 November 2008.
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
October and November 2008.
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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