THEME: Karma - Seeds of Tomorrow, Blossoms of Yesterday...
Bodhi Nite, is an anniversary to commemorate the wonderful birth of this society, and its journey which we have become a part of. In conjunction to this celebration, we explore a certain concept or value found in Buddhism, and then share it with masses through a creative mix of stage play, choir and multimedia presentations.
Last year, Bodhi Nite 2007 : The Invisible Grasp explores the concept of clinging in life, which explains how human like to crave for things we like, and having our dislikes following us all the while. Like the years before, Bodhi Nite 2007 has once again continue the tradition of inspiring wisdom to the masses. Have you loosen the Invisible Grasp? Ready to accept the upcoming Bodhi Nite 08? This year, we will explore another important part of Buddhism - Karma
Now, the time has come again. For the wonderful birth of this society, and its journey which has brought us all together, I invite all of you to work hand-in-hand towards 30th August, the night of the largest Annual UNIBUDS Event: Bodhi Nite 2008
Ming De 0404 510 077 / mingde.teh@gmail.com
Rosie 0420 815 595 / rosiana35@gmail.com
Bodhi Nite Promotion Stall
FUN with UNIBUDS
Wondering what to do to kill time during your break at uni? Having no idea where to go between your lectures?
We have the solution for you! Yeah!! You can plant some Good Karma Seeds at the Bodhi Nite stall! Come to the stall and give a little bit of your time and smiles (and promote Bodhi Nite)!
In front of UNSW Main Library
Monday - Friday
Anytime between 9.00am - 4.00pm
Viriya 0422 153 873 / vchittasy@gmail.com
Don't know how to help? Not sure what to say to people? Don't Worry, we will have non-professionals to give you 5 minutes course at the stall!
No requirements... Oh... we do need one requirement.. Can you smile? (I saw you smiling already!)
So.......Just come! Your energy and effort at the stall will be the Good Karma Seed that you plant of the day!
Only free during lunch break? No Problem! Pack your lunch and have it at our stall together with the rest of us!
The more people the merrier!
"如何面對生活中的壓力"
"How to deal with the stress in life"
Unibuds Chinese Dhamma Talk
Venerable Neng Rong
Do you feel that you are drowning in a pool of work and responsibilities? Are you stressed out by any area of your life at the moment? Do you wish to have a stress free life? Is it even possible? If stress is such an universal thing then does it serve any function in our life? How can we deal with it better? Everyone of us would have experienced various sources of stress at one point or another, but some people seem to deal with it better than others. How do they do that? Let's take a look at dealing with stress from Buddhism's point of view. Looking forward to seeing all of you this Thursday!
Further enquiries please contact Zhang Yi (Kate)
The Lodge, Level 3 of Squarehouse
Thursday, 21st August 2008
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Zhang Yi 0421 818 512 / lahdidadida@gmail.com
Journey to Shangri-la
UNIBUDS English Dhamma Talk
Phra Mana
Everyone wants to be happy and also to live in paradise. Well, this week the topic of the talk would be "Journey to Shangri-la". You may wonder what it means. I believe many people have heard of the name Shangri-la. Maybe some associate it with a five-star hotel. According to Wikipedia, "Shangri-La has become synonymous with any earthly paradise but particularly a mythical Himalayan utopia ?a permanently happy land, isolated from the outside world" So, now you may have the idea of the talk. This week Phra Mana would like to talk about how to be happy and relate it to kamma. What good and bad kamma means, and how can kamma actually leads us to Shangri-la (aka paradise).
About the speaker Venerable Phra Mana Viriyarampo was born in the busy city of Bangkok, Thailand. He was trained as a medical student for 3 years before undertaking his religious vows. He has undergone meditation practice and training with several great teachers in Thailand and abroad. Throughout his 14 years experience as a monk, he has traveled to more than 30 countries teaching Buddhism and meditation, attending symposiums, conferences, religious events and many more. For the first time in the history of the Olympic Games, Buddhism was being represented by monks as volunteers for the Religious Centre in the Games Village. Venerable Phra Mana Viriyarampo was chosen as the Buddhist Chaplain together with other Buddhist monks from different traditions to teach meditation to the athletes and contingents of the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Today, he focuses his training in teaching meditation and cultivating a healthy diet with exercise and wholesome living through Sunnataram Forest Monastery as Abbot. He continues to steer, guide and touch the lives of Australians and Asian community through Dhamma (teaching of the Buddha) and meditation to achieve happiness, calm and peace. He is a picture of health, an animator, a strong believer in the power of positive thought, a yoga & Tai Chi enthusiast and an inspiration both to the Sangha (monastic order of monks and nuns) and the lay community.
Room 256, Level 2 of Robert Webster Building
Friday, 22nd August 2008
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Rosiana 0420 815 595 / rosiana35@gmail.com
Celebration of the Earth Store (Ksitigarbha) Bodhisattva Birthday
The Completion Day of 7th Lunar Month Services &
Bodhi Nite Ticket Selling
at Hwa Tsang Monastery
UNIBUDS Weekly Activity
Hwa Tsang Monastery is the monastery of one of our Patron, Venerable Tsang Hui. This weekend, the monastery will be having the celebration of the Earth Store (Ksitigarbha) Bodhisattva Birthday, and the completion day of 7th Lunar Month Services. There will be chanting sessions, you can join in and experience the Mahayana Way of Chanting, developing calm and peaceful mind while dedicating your merits to all!
Apart from the celebration, we will be setting up a stall and selling our Bodhi Nite 08 Tickets at the monastery, so come and make the ticket selling more happening! We are going to promote Bodhi Nite 08 [KARMA] Seeds of Tomorrow, Blossoms of Yesterday!
And of course not forgetting lunch, the monastery will be providing Vegetarian meal which most of us found the best vegetarian food in Sydney!
It is really a perfect chance for you to plant good karma seeds on Sunday! So hesitate no more! Let's go! ^_^
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu!
Note:
- What to bring: Bus Tickets and Money.
- What to wear: Casual clothing, sunglasses, running shoes, jumper/sweater and apply sun lotion
- Please register with Rosiana (0420 815 595) by Friday , 22nd August 2008
Destination: Hwa Tsang Monastery Meeting Place: Railway Central Eddy Ave (The Flower Shop)
Sunday, 24th August 2008
Event time: 8.00am - 12.00pm Meeting time: 7.45am
Bus ticket and donation to Monaster is welcomed.
Rosiana 0420 815 595 / rosiana35@gmail.com
Tuesday Lunch Time Meditation
UNIBUDS Weekly Meditation
Come join a short period of calm and quietness with like-minded group of people. Whether you are new or experienced, you are all welcomed to join us. An excellent opportunity to practise, breathe and learn. So take some time out and come over.
Note: changes in meditation day and time slot.
Unibuds library, Squarehouse level 3
Every Tuesday
1.15pm - 2.15pm
ShiYing 0430 007 279 / shiying86@gmail.com
Interested in becoming a LIBRARIAN?
Volunteering with UNIBUDS
Although UNIBUDS library is currently closed temporary due re-arrangement of books, however we are looking for people who are happy to help out as a librarian when it reopens. It is a good opportunity to be in this quiet place at the same time meeting people who visits the Unibuds Library. Moreover, you can read the books of your interest or if you are interested in reading Dhamma books, UNIBUDS has a large collection of them.
We also have a Meditation session on Tuesday and Thursday, so the librarian in charge on Tuesday and Thursday has the opportunity to learn and meditate together with a group of people and relax your mind.
UNIBUDS Library is usually opened from Monday to Friday, 12 pm to 2 pm.
So, if you are free during that lunchtime hours on every Wednesday & Friday and would like to be one of the UNIBUDS librarian for the this semester, please contact Hadi ( 0416 439 600 or kusuma.hadi@gmail.com ) for any additional enquiries.
