Do you know why the month of May is an auspicious month in Buddhist Calendar? It's because this is the month when we celebrate Vesak. Vesak is the time when we commemorate events of significance to Buddhists of all traditions:
- Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and His Passing (Parinibbana)
UNIBUDS will celebrate this auspicious day together every year. This year, we will celebrate Vesak Day in the Theravada tradition. We will have chanting session, short Buddhism talks by venerables and the bathing of the Buddha Ceremony. So, all of you are invited to come and celebrate it together!
一生的烦恼，如何解脱？
How to free ourselves from trouble, worry and anxiety?
UNIBUDS WEEKLY Chinese Dhamma Talk
Venerable Neng Rong
Have you ever wonder why humans are always caught in trouble, worry and anxiety? There seems to be endless of things to be worried of everyday. The hustle and bustle of city reflects the wealthy and happiness of the society or is it just a mask covering the tension of people? What are the three poisons that mainly contribute to this situation? What should we do to solve these problems?
If you wish to listen to past classes' recordings, they have been uploaded to UNIBUDS website: http://www.unibuds.unsw.edu.au/dhamma.htm.
Speaker's Profile: Venerable Neng Rong is the abbess of Hwa Tsang Monastery. Venerable Neng Rong has earned her Masters in Educational Administration at UNSW in 1993 and her Masters of Arts (Buddhist Studies) from the Taiwan Chung Hwa Institute of Buddhist Studies in 1999. Venerable has done extensive work in teaching of scripture classes for both primary and high school students. She is also involved in teaching Buddhism to university student groups from UNSW, Sydney University, Macquarie University and University of Technology. Venerable helps with providing support, advice, and counselling for the university Buddhist community and any other members of the university community in general.
Law 301, Level 3 of Law Building
Thursday, 10th May 2012
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Pei-Ru - 0430 604 058 | katesee36@gmail.com
Buddhism in New Age
UNIBUDS WEEKLY English Dhamma Talk
Zen Low
Week 10 is in front of our eyes, one more month to go until we will be facing our final exam. I am sure that that you are working hard to strive for good result.
But why don't we relax ourselves for just two hours and listen to Dhamma talk, which helps in calming our mind and managing stress better?
Many things has happened in our world. All sorts of things have changed our lives. What about Buddhism, the teachings of the Buddha hasn't changed at all since Buddha started teaching. How does this "ancient" teaching has effect on our modern life? How does it suit our society? Want to know more? Just join us this Friday and you will find out more.
Speaker's profile: Zen came across Buddhism as a university student in New Zealand in 2001 and immediately felt an affinity to the teachings of the Buddha. He worked as a computer programmer and subsequently opened a restaurant business in his home country of Fiji. He attended his first Vipassana meditation retreat in New Zealand in 2008 and was immediately amazed by the immense benefits of combined Buddhist meditation practice and ethics. Since then, he has attended several extended meditation retreats in Australia and has organised two Vipassana courses in Fiji. His main interests include the application of Buddhism in daily life, in business and the propagation of the Buddha's teachings in the Pacific.
Room 163, Level 1 of Law Building
Friday, 11th May 2012
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Kendrick - 0416 314 908 | ken.lawer@gmail.com
Sport Session - Badminton
UNIBUDS Weekly Activity
Badminton is back on week 10! Busy with assignments and revision for exams? Stressed to the max? Don't worry! We are here to help you. Come join us for the fun and laughter-filled badminton session to keep your stress away. A short break for exercise can keep you more awake and perhaps improve your performance in studies or whatever you are doing. I hope to see you around
Note:
- What to bring: Just yourself and a bit of money!! (We will provide racket and shuttlecocks)
- What to wear: sport clothing and shoes (a MUST)
Have some free time during lunch? Why not join a short period of calm and quietness with like-minded group of people? Whether you are experienced or new to meditation, you are welcome to join us. Take this excellent opportunity to practice, breathe and learn. Hope to see you there! For further enquiries, feel free to contact Allen!
