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C:\Users\Amrit\LNBDS\Journal 16 LumbiniJ OURNAL O F T HE L UMBINI N EPALESE B UDDHA D HARMA S OCIETY (UK) Volume 19 B. E. 2560 May 2016 Prince Siddhartha saving wounded Swan Lumbini Nepalese Buddha Dharma Society (UK) uddha was born more than 2600 years ago at Lumbini in Nepal. His teachings of existence of suffering and Lumbini the way out of the suffering are applicable today as they were Journal of The Lumbini Nepalese Buddha Dharma Society (UK) Bapplicable then. The middle way he preached is more appropriate now than ever before. Lumbini is the journal of LNBDS (UK) and published annually For centuries Buddhism remained the religion of the East. Recently, depending upon funds and written material; and distributed free more and more Westerners are learning about it and practising Dharma of charge as Dharma Dana. It is our hope that the journal will serve for the spiritual and physical well-being and happiness. As a result of as a medium for: this interest many monasteries and Buddhist organisations have been 1.Communication between the society, the members and other established in the West, including in the UK. Most have Asian interested groups. connections but others are unique to the West e.g. Friends of Western Buddhist Order. 2.Publication of news and activities about Buddhism in the United Nepalese, residing in the UK, wishing to practice the Dharma for their Kingdom, Nepal and other countries. spiritual development, turned to them as there were no such Nepalese 3.Explaining various aspects of Dharma in simple and easily organisations. Therefore, a group of Nepalese met in February 1997 and founded Lumbini Nepalese Buddha Dharma Society (UK) to fill understood language for all age groups. this gap. The society is non-political, non-racial, non-profit making 4.Discussion on Dharma through a readers column. voluntary organisation and open to all, both Nepalese and non-Nepalese, whatever their faith and tradition. Lumbini is run purely on donation. Therefore, any donations are welcome and greatly appreciated. Cheques/Postal orders should be Objectives made payable to Lumbini Nepalese Buddha Dharma Society (UK) or LNBDS (UK) and forwarded to the society. 1. To make Buddhism known to the wider public and to help them understand the benefits of the Budha's profound teachings, 2. To have a forum for the meeting of Nepalese residents in the UK and others with an interest in Buddha Dharma as a spiritual Lumbini for you... practice for discussion, exchange of ideas, constructive dialogue and to build Nepalese Buddhist community in the UK etc., For the forthcoming issues of Lumbini, we welcome your articles, anecdotes, short stories or news features, which are linked to Nepal 3. To establish links with similar organisations in the UK, Nepal and and/or Buddhism. Send your contributions and comments to the other countries, Editor, LNBDS. 4. To organise voluntary work to help reduce human Please include your full name, address and telephone number. We suffering in Nepal and other countries, and regret we cannot acknowledge or return items we do not publish. 5. To promote and publish religious and cultural heritage of Nepal. Advisers Somerville, Mrs. Vibeke Dahl, Mrs. Asha Sharma, Dr. David Gellener, Bhikkhu Sugandha (Thailand), Lodro Thaye, Bhikkhu Sujankirti, Mrs. Shanta Gurung, Mrs. Geeta Shrestha, Ms Jasmin Lama, Mrs Hind Dr. Ratna Bahadur Sakya Maiya Vaidya, Mr. Rajju Dwip Bajracharya, Mr. Dinesh Sthapit, Mrs. Executive Committee Members (UK) Bijaya Luxmi Joshi Rai, Dr. Chuda B. Karki, Dr. Rajan Bajracharya Bhikkhu Sumana (President), Mr. Amrit Ratna Sthapit (Vice-President), Mr. Dinesh Sthapit (Treasurer), Dr Dharma B. Shakya (Secretary), Mr. Ram Babu Thapaliya (Joint Secretary) Members Editor: Amrit Ratna Sthapit Mrs. Nani Shova Shakya, Mr. Gyalsang Tamang, Mr. Sukman Lama, Editorial Panel: Dr Dharma B. Shakya, Ram Babu Thapaliya, Dr. Dinesh Bajracharya, Dr. Swayambhu Tuladhar, Mr. Sujan Shakya, Mr. Rajju Dwip Bajracharya and Mr. Kushal Tuladhar Organising Committee Front Cover Design: Udaya Shakya All Executive Committee Members, Mrs. Pramila Shakya, Dr. Rasana Design & Layout: Amrit Ratna Sthapit Bajracharya, Mrs. Anu Sthapit, Mr. Shubha Ratna Shakya, Mrs. Menika Sthapit, Mrs. Padma Tara Sakya, Mrs. Reema Shakya, Mrs. Suchita LNBDS Office: Lumbini Nepalese Buddha Dharma Society (UK) Tuladhar, Mrs. Durga Thapaliya, Mrs. Ramila Bajracharya and Mrs. [email protected] Rinu Tuladhar www.lumbini.org.uk Life Members Printed by: Jeddo Print Mr. Amrit R. Sthapit, Dr. Dharma B. Shakya, Dr. Lochan Manandhar, Unit 32, 63 Jeddo Road, London, W12 9ED Mrs. Nani Shova Shakya, Mrs. Sakuna Lama, Miss Hima Gurung, Mrs. Anita Rai, Mr. Lil Gurung, Mr. Surya Bajra Yonjan, Mr. Redwood MA, Mr. Shashi Manandhar, Mr. Rambabu Thapaliya, Mr. Uttam Articles and opinions expressed in the journal are not necessarily Nepal, Mr. Chakra B. Tamang, Dr. Dinesh Bajracharya, Miss Sophia the opinions of the society. May 2016 Lumbini 2 Lumbini Contents Journal of The Lumbini Nepalese Buddha Dharma Society (UK) LNBDS Executive Committee and Objectives 2 Volume 19 B.E. 2560 May 2016 Editorial 3 Cover Story - Prince Siddhartha & Swan 4 Editorial Baha Bahi's in Nepal 5 - Mr. Bijay Bajracharya LNBDS would like to wish a very Happy Buddha Day, Not Just On Breathing 7 Buddha Jayanti, Swanyapunhi to all our readers. It is 2560th - Venerable Dr. Khammai Dhammasami Buddha Jayanti, the era which marks the passing away Why did the Buddha refuse to answer some questions? (Mahaparinirvana) of the Buddha, in 543 BCE. The - Mr. Richard Jones 8 Buddha was born in 623 BCE in Lumbini, Nepal. So, Let us dance with our life 9 this year we will also be celebrating the Buddha’s 2640th - Dr. Ratna Bahadur Sakya birth day, Lumbini Day. Kathina Robe Offering 10 ‘Charatha Bhikkhave Charikan Bahujana Hitaya Bahujana - Venerable Bhikkhu Sujan Sukhaya...’ 'Bhikkhus ! Travel from village to village for Trainers’ Training (Tot) for Teachers of Nepal the happiness of many' is The Buddha’s advice to his Bauddha Pariyatti Shiksha (NBPS) disciples. However due to demand of nature and request - Venerable Bhikshu Bodhijnana 11 from devoties, The Buddha adviced to his disciples to Meditation Retreat at International Buddhist observe rainy retreat (Vassavasa). During this time, Meditation Center (IBMC), Kathmandu monks resides in one place for three months. It’s also - Ms. Sabita Dhakhwa Shakya 13 known as meritoris period as more spiritual practices Metta – The first factor in Brahma Vihara takes place during this time. At the end of Vassanvasa, - Mr. Rajah Kuruppu 14 Kathina Chivara is offered, known as Kathina Dana. We, Being a Buddhist the Lumbini Nepalese Buddha Dharma Society (UK) is - Dr. Rasana Bajracharya 16 sponsering this year Kathina at Sri Saddhatissa Children Corner - Respect Elders 17 Internation Buddhist Centre, Kingsbury, London. All Childern Corner - Wise Birds and Foolish Birds 18 are welcome to participate in this meritorious act. To ljj]s;Ddt lzIff M a'4lzIff coincide this, Venerable Bhikkhu Sujano has writen an 19 article on title ‘Kathina Robe Offering’ for which we are - Venerable Bhikkhu Kondanya grateful. LNBDS Activities and News 23 Meditation is a an essensial part of Buddhist practice. News about Buddhism 24 It is a mental practice which helps to develop concentration and relaxation. In Buddhism, it has a article on ‘Trainers’ Training (Tot) for Teachers of Nepal special term known as (Bhavana) cultivation. To develop Bauddha Pariyatti Shiksha (NBPS)’. mind and thoughts is main aim of meditation. Various To our Nepali readers Venerable Bhikkhu Kondanya objects could be choosen as a ladder to progress own was kind enough to write an artilce titled ‘ljj]s;Ddt practice. We are grateful to Venerable Dr. Khammai lzIff M a'4lzIff ' inmidst of his busy shedule. We are Dhammsami for enlightening article ‘Not Just On greatful to him and sure that readers will benefit from Breathing’. Those who like to practice meditation in his wise words. Nepal, Ms. Sabita Dhakhwa Shakya has given an inside on ‘Meditation Retreat at International Buddhist Meditation Our appreciation to Mr. Bijay Bajracharya for providing Center (IBMC), Kathmandu’. We are also thankful to Mr. an article on Baha Bahis in Nepal which is enlightening Rajah Kuruppu for his valuable article title ‘Metta – The to understand uniqe practice of Newar Buddhists in first factor in Brahma Vihara’. Kathmandu. This year front cover is on ‘Prince Siddhartha & Swan’ by Roshan, one of winning arts We are grateful to Mr. Richard Jones for his article ‘Why from art competition conducted in Nepal last year by did the Buddha refuse to answer some questions?’ which we the Society in collabaration with YMBA, Nepal. We are share here for the benefit of our readers. To encorage also publishing couple of reflections on ‘Let us dance with our young readers, from this year we have allocated our life’ and ‘Being a Buddhist’ by Dr. Ratna Bahadur Sakya couple of pages for ‘Children Corner’. In Nepal Children and Dr. Rasana Bajracharya respectively. are taught Buddhism as spiritual development which Venerable Bhikshu Bodhijnana nicely explains in his May peace and contentment be with you! 3 Lumbini May 2016 Cover story These winning arts One day Prince Siddhartha went out with his friends. are from 'Art Prince Ananda, Mahanama, Upali and Devadatta. They Competition' saw a beautiful white swan flying. Devadatta took his arrow conducted in Nepal by and shot it and hit the swan. The swan fell down on the Lumbini Nepalese ground. When Prince Siddhartha saw the swan fall down, Buddha Dharma he ran to the swan. He gently held the swan and pulled Society (UK) in the arrow out of its wing. He applied some medication to collaboration with the wound. Prince Devadatta was very angry at Siddhartha’s YMBA Nepal in action and demanded that he gave the swan to him as he 2015.
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