December 2019 Edition 141 Chung Tian Buddhist Temple 1034 Underwood Road Priestdale QLD 4127, Australia Newsletter Website: www.chungtian.org.au BLIAQ Email: [email protected] Buddha’s Light International Association Queensland Ph: 3841 3511 Fax: 3841 3522

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A Prayer for Bush Fire Victims and Firefighters By Ven. Master

Our Beautiful Temple- The Pagoda Greetings to all our readers, November has been a month when we have had cause to reflect on the suffering of many Highlights of the AGM fellow Australians during the terrible bush fires that have swept across not only our state but also other parts of this country. Our Temple held special prayers for those affected,

and for the firefighters. In other events, we celebrated when several of our members Our Tour Guides Learn took the Triple Gem. Four Chung Tian members took part in the annual ‘Elimination of Tea Ceremony Violence Towards Women Day, and some of us were fortunate enough to meet with FGS Chief Abbess Man Ko to discuss possibilities for maximising Dharma propagation through SAVE THESE DATES the use of Pilgrim Lodge. Our cover photo shows some of our members at the AGM having a great time presenting our branch’s war-cry, and in this month’s ‘Beautiful 1 December One Day Temple’ segment of our newsletter we look at the Pagoda, then profile our branch Meditation Retreat president. We share words of Venerable Master Hsing Yun including his prayer for bush 8 December Temple Clean fire victims and firefighters. In addition to our other usual items, a volunteer Tour Guide Up Day for C T Branch shares her experience of The Tea Ceremony, and our president reports on our recent AGM. Finally, we have 2 pages called ‘Temple Snippets’. These show just a few of the 15 December Temple and Council many events our Monastics and members have been involved with this month. …… Enjoy Markets your December Newsletter and the forthcoming events.

1 January 2020 New Contents this issue Page Years Day Pilgrimage From the Editor’s Pen 2 Our Beautiful Temple: The Pagoda Part 1 3 19 January One Day Words of Venerable Master Hsing Yun: Life’s Dictionary 5 Meditation Retreat Meet your BLIAQ Branch Committee 6

Diary Reminders from your Branch President 7 Please see page 12 for Tour Guides Learn Tea Ceremony 8 a full list of December events Master Hsing Yun’s Prayer for the Australian Bush Fire Devastation 9 Temple Snippets 10 Chung Tian Temple Events and Term 1 classes for January 2020 12

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Thoughts from the Editors Pen

I recently made contact with my long-lost only living relative in England, and after many years of searching, this was a joy for us both. We now exchange regular emails and phone calls. I chose to sign off my emails to him using the Buddhist ‘With Metta’, which prompted a question in his next reply. “Is ‘With Metta’ a colloquial Australian sign off?” I explained it is a Buddhist expression and means with Loving Kindness. At the same time, his question led me to reflect on its origins and true meaning as we understand it, not just a dictionary definition.

Metta is a Pali word, and the English equivalent is loving kindness or benevolence. In Pali it is written मेत्ता (Metta), In Sanskrit मैत्री (Maitri), in Chinese 慈 (Pinyin Ci). The Metta Sutra tells us ‘As a mother even with her own life protects her only child, so should one cultivate immeasurable loving-kindness towards all living beings’. Most of us can easily understand that analogy but can we truly apply the same intent absolutely to everyone or is it a just a phrase we sign off with?

As children, we grow up learning the vocabulary of those around us. Parents, siblings, school friends, teachers, neighbours, literature, TV, and in today’s flat screen world - two dimensional characters and ‘text only’ friends. This vocabulary becomes our own lexicon for life, and we form individual and unique situation specific understandings, often subconsciously associating words with our own circumstances, emotions and experiences. Every conversation we have, every word we utter or even think has as a consequence, the power and the potential for good or harm. Not just for those to whom we speak or write, but also to ourselves.

A few years ago, I wrote to a friend in another part of Australia who I have contact with very infrequently, and I again signed off ‘With Metta’. Only recently I discovered she had ‘Googled’ that phrase and it had started her on a journey into .

The power of words is boundless, words can change a listener or reader’s life. Often, we are unaware of it, but we should never underestimate the impact our words can have on the lives of others, and indeed (dependent of course on the intent behind those words), our own lives. Note I use the plural of life, as in our own many lives. Venerable Master Hsing Yun tells us there is a dictionary of life that each and every one of us has. It is written by the karma of our past, present and future lives.

So, for this month’s Words of Venerable Master Hsing Yun I give you ‘Life’s Dictionary’.

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The Pagoda Part 1 Our Beautiful Temple Situated in the bush auspicious and so building area on the right side of the one generates much merit. The Pagoda of Chung Tian temple complex sits the Temple is a resting place for the most striking structure at cremated ashes of the Chung Tian - the Pagoda. deceased, the setting of The building was finished memorial name plaques and a in 2007 and its tiles were place for conducting funeral brought specially from Taiwan. ceremonies. Specialist builders were also The ground floor of the brought from Taiwan to lay Pagoda is open to the public, those tiles. It stands as a fine but because it is a resting place example of Chinese Buddhist for ancestors and loved ones architecture. only relatives of the deceased Normally a Pagoda is an are allowed to visit the upper eight-story building (the eight levels of the Pagoda. This is to levels representing the pay their respects on special Eightfold Noble Path, or the days. Eight Noble Practices that lead Such days may be the to enlightenment). deceased’s anniversary and other Buddhist Sadly, during early building applications for ceremonies to accord remembrance and the Temple, some local residents lodged memorial services to the departed ones. This objections. The main objections were concern avoids any disturbances or intrusions. about increased traffic; the chanting would be The atrium walls are covered with too loud and residents did not want it to be small gold-plated plaques. They are used to heard from their homes; and the top of the inscribe the names of the deceased, so they Pagoda would be visible from their homes. After serve as miniature monuments. Those with a some negotiations, the build went ahead on lotus flower but without names are reserved by condition that the Pagoda was no higher than people who are still alive. Those wanting to the treetops. Hence the somewhat stunted reserve such a plaque can do so by speaking with appearance when compared to traditional a monastic or enquiring at the office. Pagodas. On the ground floor facing the Historically, a Pagoda is used for the storage entrance, is the Central Memorial Hall with the of sacred relics or resting places for the cremated standing Amitabha (Amituofo) Buddha statue. ashes of the deceased, and has its origin from the On the left side of the entrance is the Amitabha Indian Stupa, an ancient type of building used to Hall with the meditating Amitabha Buddha store sutras and sacred relics of the Buddha. statue, while on the right side atrium is the With the spread of Buddhism in China, Chinese Ksitigarbha Hall with a statue of Ksitigarbha architectural elements were incorporated into Bodhisattva who vowed to alleviate the pagoda design. suffering of those in hell. This hall is used as a The seven-tiered style of pagoda standing on Sutra calligraphy transcription room. (Buddhist a platform reflects a similar convention of the calligraphy is also a form of meditation)1. T’ang Dynasty (A.D. 618-906). The tapering design Amitabha Buddha has a prominent place in reaching to the sky is synonymous with the idea of the Pagoda. When he gained enlightenment, he practicing Buddhism step-by-step which eventually made forty-eight vows, the most important of leads to supreme enlightenment. which was to establish a place where there is no Although different in appearance from its suffering so that people could cultivate in a stupa forebears, the Pagoda continues to peaceful environment and thus attain symbolize the Buddha; the structure itself is enlightenment.

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Amitabha Buddha vowed to receive all There are several different spellings of sentient beings to his Western Pur e Land where this greeting. As mentioned previously one can transcend rebirth and attain Amituofo is the phonetic translation of Buddhahood. His statues situated in the central Amitabha Buddha (also named Amida and left atrium of the Pagoda are to guide the Buddha) in Chinese. 'Amito' is Amida and 'fo' deceased to their new life. is Buddha in Chinese. As it is a phonetic When we join our hands together in the translation there is no definitive spelling, the traditional Chinese Buddhist greeting and say best spelling is the one that portrays the most ‘Amituofo’ (阿彌陀佛), we are reciting the name of accurate sound. Mostly it is written as the Buddha and extending blessings to others. Amituofo. Another option is Amitorfo, or for 'Amituofo' is the phonetic translation in Chinese simplicity, Amitofo. Other people may use of the name of Amitabha Buddha in Omitofo/Omituofo. The intention behind the Sanskrit. Amitabha means infinite light and greeting is what is the most important. infinite life. Buddha refers to an enlightened Important Note: Recently, person. Of all the good things in the world, changed the recommended standard infinite life is the most important since without greeting to ‘Ji-Xiang 吉祥’ which can now be life, even though you have all good things, you considered as a practice for all Fo Guang are unable to enjoy them. Shan temples. Ji-Xiang, (auspicious) is a Apart from using the name to extend familiar word that many people appreciate, blessings to people in greeting and in varying as it implies fortunate, favorable, propitious situations, there is also an underlying meaning and lucky. Hence, using this word is that whoever sees and hears the name will have acceptable to most, particularly westerners a Bodhi seed implanted in the mind, the seed whether Buddhists or non- that can lead one to attain liberation and Buddhists. Another option for westerners is to enlightenment in the future, no matter how use the English wording ‘Auspicious Blessings’. distant the future is. Anyone who has faith and The spiritual significance of greeting with is mindful of the name of Amitabha Buddha can Amituofo is not found in the Ji-Xiang be reborn to his Western Pureland of Ultimate (auspicious blessings) greeting to the same Bliss and end the suffering of life and death by extent as Amituofo, and whilst FGS Temples transcending the rebirth cycle and have infinite now use the preferred Ji-Xiang greeting, life to attain Buddhahood. should a Venerable reply with Amituofo, it is considered appropriate to respond Amituofo2

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Words of Venerable Master Hsing Yun Life’s Dictionary*

Have you checked out the dictionary of life? Do you know what it is? It is the book of our lives from birth into this world until we bid farewell. From past to present, there has not been a life dictionary just for some people. In fact, everyone has his or her own life dictionary. Life's dictionary does not only record this life of ours, it also records all the good and bad that we have done, said, and thought from past lives to the endless future. We can find all of these in life's dictionary. Napoleon once said that the word "difficulty" was not in his lexicon; and Socrates did not have "suffering" in his. Consequently, both became models through the ages.

Self-serving politicians only have power in their dictionaries, loyal ministers their countries, lovers love, parents their children, and Buddhas and bodhisattvas all sentient beings. Of all these dictionaries, some are rich and varied, and interesting to examine. However, some lack substance, attracting no one to turn the pages.

There are many kinds of dictionaries, just as there are different professions in the world: medicine, science, philosophy, astronomy, geography, etc. Among people, there is also a broad range of types. There are loyal ministers, renowned generals, cowards, devoted children, the wise, and the mean.

In our lives, as the cells of our physical bodies multiply and divide, and our wisdom and spirits develop, they are also full of vocabulary. For instance, in some people's lives, compassion takes up half of their dictionaries. For others, their dictionaries are filled with the fragrance of wisdom.

A dictionary is a silent teacher, a recap of our lives, and a display of our efforts. A good dictionary would reflect our responsibility to country, family, and oneself. So, we must compile it with the strength of our vows, compassion, wisdom, ideals, and aspirations.

Our dictionaries should be made up of many words of inspiration that can contribute to the community. They should be filled with dedication, contribution, benevolence, honour, respect, integrity, practicality, frugality, tolerance, joy, harmony, ethics, and diligence, so that they can be passed on for generations and the pages happily turned and discovered by many over time.

*Life’s Dictionary. A Moment In Time p.27 Venerable Master Hsing Yun. 2006 Buddhas Light Publishing. Hacienda Heights C.A

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Meet Your BLIAQ Chung Tian Branch This Month- Our President Gary

Today we profile the final member of our Chung Tian Branch Committee, our president Gary. Gary is a much loved and respected member of the BLIAQ who has been coming to Chung Tian since 2002. During that time, he has been active and tireless in his endeavours, as a Dharma teacher and mentor to many, and now in is role of branch president. The quiet reassuring calm he exudes has encouraged those new to the Temple to return and provided guidance to those seeking answers. He has been untiring in his work for the Temple Monastics and fellow BLIAQ members. Gary’s humble humanity serves as an example of in a way that epitomises the teaching of Venerable Master Hsing Yun. It is a privilege to share with you Gary’s words concerning his journey into Buddhism.

My Buddhist journey has been one of learning, and growing with a sense of peace. Most of this journey has also included the gaining of lifelong friends, who are also walking this incredible path. Also walking beside me have been some inspirational teachers and spiritual guides, and most of them are still resident at Chung Tian Temple, which for some time I have considered my spiritual home. There are a number of momentous occasions that have influenced me at the temple, taking the triple gem with Venerable Master Hsing Yun, making my precept vows at , the stand-out though, would have to be being asked to be a Dharma teacher by Abbess Chueh Shan. Not only that but the Abbess then paid for me to fly to Taiwan and receive this honour on the same stage as Venerable Master Hsing Yun. This act left me feeling so humble that I still find it hard to believe that I was indeed worthy of such an honour.

I have been able to enjoy travelling to different destinations with my wife as our hobby, and always manage to visit Buddhist temples along the way. My BLIAQ card has visited many FGS temples and I have met lots of interesting members and Venerables, usually over tea and food. This included a second trip to the home temple, so that my wife Sandra could experience the wonder of the temple and also to catch up with friends in Taiwan. I have seen some great changes to Chung Tian temple both in its buildings and the current classes, and I look forward to the future challenges of teaching the Buddha’s Dharma.

Omituofo Gary

Gary

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Branch President Diary Notes Once again, a busy month for the Branch. A key event was the AGM, and thanks go to the 8 members who were able to attend and do us proud with the ‘War Cry’ (see the front page of this month’s newsletter). Certificates of appreciation were given to Anne, Kim, Sharon and Hilary, while Brian and Ralph also received certificates of recognition. Abbess Man Wang gave a PowerPoint presentation about the Pilgrim Lodge Development, which looks impressive and will be a wonderful addition to our Temple. Another item was a hand over of the BLIAQ presidency from Stephen Chang to Arthur Liu.

Forthcoming dates for your diaries include the one-day meditation retreat on December 1st, and the new date for our annual Temple Clean Up, which is a BYO everything needed for cleaning at 10.00am on December 8th. Don’t forget the council markets on December 15th. Council stalls will be in the Temple car park starting at 7.00am, but our own 3 stalls will be in the Temple courtyard, just as we do for our Cultural day. Please bring lots of appropriate books and good quality bric-a-brac on the day, as unfortunately we do not have storage room at the Temple prior to this. (Check with Sharon if you are unsure of suitability of items).

English chanting will still be held on December 15th so I do hope to see many of our branch members there.

A final note, I will be away from the 18 December until after Christmas and hope to hold a branch meeting around mid-January. I hope you all have an enjoyable and safe holiday season.

Omituofo Gary

Some of the events for you to note in your diary for January and into 2020 include:

• 2019 One Day Meditation Retreat 1st December • 2019 Temple Clean Up 8th December new date • 2019 Markets 15th December At the Temple 7.00am. • 2020 New Year’s Day Pilgrimage 1st January 6 am. At the Temple • 2020 CNY eve 24th January from 6 pm. • 2020 CNY day 25th January from 10 am. • 2020 Neighbourhood Cultural Day 2nd February 09.30 am. till 3.30 pm. • 2020 Oceania Conference Auckland N Z, 26 June till 28 June.

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A Volunteer Tour Guide Reflects On The Tea Ceremony The invitation to the Tea Ceremony came about as a necessary prequel to my Tour Guide duties in 2020. Therefore, this experience wasn’t just going to be from a Spectator’s point of view. “After watching Ashley perform the Tea Ceremony,” Venerable Miao Lai had said, “You’ll practice carrying out the ceremony yourself for those who are there.” These words filled me with three things: Dread, Excitement, A deep sense of pity for those who’d witness my clumsy efforts and taste my tepid concoctions. The day of the Tea Ceremony came, and our motley crew of tea amateurs filed into the Tea Room.

Firstly, I couldn’t help but think how unlike my own Tea Room (my kitchen) this space was. In my ‘Tea Room’ I normally throw a tea bag in a travel mug from across the room, dive into the biscuit barrel, spin around, deftly crack a Stevia in and dash out the door while singing Dolly Parton’s old classic, “Working nine to five…”. So, as the gentle sound of a flute played in the background and Venerable Miao Lai asked us to be seated, close our eyes and relax, it became crystal clear – as they say in the theatre – that we weren’t in Kansas anymore Toto. What followed was a performance of pure art, elegance and harmony. Ashley, our host, calmly warmed the teapot, rinsed the tea leaves, waited, poured, decanted and smiled her way through a mesmerising display of grace and skill. Wondrously the performance produced the most delightful little cups of delicious tea. Had that been the end of it, we would have walked away completely captivated by having witnessed a centuries old practice that is clearly steeped in the deepest tradition. However, that was not the end of it. Next, Ashley invited us all to take turns in preparing and serving our own pots of tea for one another. This is when it became glaringly obvious that Ashley had made the whole process look super amazingly simple. Where Ashley had smiled and glided smoothly from kettle to teapot, we frowned and quite frankly totally forgot what was next despite having been shown twice. Where Ashley had quietly and theatrically lifted and replaced teapot lids, we clunked about and giggled. Where Ashley had confidently poured boiling water from a height into the smallest teapot – yes, you’ve guessed it, I splashed it about in a style reminiscent of Las Vegas’ Bellaggio fountain. Things happened to those teapots, teacups and bamboo instruments that day which - if tea-sets could talk – they would talk and laugh about for many years to come. Yet however much we clunked our way through, Ashley and Venerable Miao Lai’s smiling encouragement continued unwavered. If they stifled a laugh now and then … it was really hard to tell. We learned that the Chinese tea ceremony is about much more than just drinking tea together. It is about respect, order, tranquillity and etiquette. The slow and purposeful way of brewing, smelling, presenting, drinking and appreciating the tea creates a very peaceful environment in which every action by the host is quite mesmerising. So, fast forward to right now and I am a mixture of happy and quite astonished to report that in the end we all managed to prepare a decent cup of green tea for each other. Sure, we were a bit shaky to begin with, some of us lost our composure at times – but in Ashley we had a very patient teacher. Not only did Ashley talk us through the subtle movements but she also explained why we were doing things in a particular order or - for example – a certain way or for a particular length of time. Ashley’s serenity and willingness to share her knowledge was appreciated by us all. We were made richer by the experience and left feeling that we had just taken part in something ancient, special, meditative and to be treasured.

Dominique

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Chung Tian Branch members at the Sunday morning chanting service included a special prayer from Venerable Master Hsing Yun for those experiencing suffering as a result of the recent bushfires. We share that prayer with you here and trust you will continue to use this in your own private prayers for our fellow Australians in their time of distress.

A Prayer for Australia's Firefighters and Bushfire Victims By Venerable Master Hsing Yun

Great Compassionate Buddha! There are so many disasters in this world lately. The recent bushfires have caused much suffering in many regions of Australia.

You must have heard the cries of animals and people You must have felt their pain of losing everything they have worked for.

Great Compassionate Buddha! Hundreds of homes were burnt. People are panic stricken in the to rebuild their homes and lives. bushfire areas; Grant them the confidence to rebuild their lives, Many have evacuated because Let them know that there is always hope their lives and Grant them the courage to move forward, properties are in danger; Let them know that to continue living is strength. In a fraction of a second This is the way to ensure success in their future. many lost their homes and Great Compassionate Buddha! wealth.

We also pray for the firefighters, These people are in need of help They disregard the dangers of the fire by emergency services, And fearlessly help the victims to escape, These people are in need of Some of them are burned, your support and protection! With wounds all over their bodies; They are like lost children Or suffocated by the thick smoke. seeking for a place to rest their weary feet, Please grant firefighters strength They are like frightened sheep, May disasters be prevented; looking for the safety of a refuge. Please protect firefighters and grant them

courage to avert dangers to peace and safety Great Compassionate Buddha! Please grant firefighters confidence Please make them realize that, To realize that saving lives is a great merit. We live in a cycle of formation, existence, destruction and emptiness; and Great Compassionate Buddha! Permanence can only be found We pray that bushfires will not further escalate in our true nature; We should be alert and prepared at all times,

We should always be cooperative Please give them fortitude, and ready for the unexpected. So that their grief and sorrow can be soothed. Great Compassionate Buddha! Please give them your blessings,

So that they may recover quickly Please accept our sincerest prayer. and stay away from harm;

Please show them courage Na Mo Sakyamuni Buddha

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Chung Tian Branch November Snippets

November 22nd is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Every year the Temple is invited to participate. Usually there is a march through the city but this year the organizers decided on just a gathering of supporters outside the Griffith University in the Southbank Parklands. There were 7 speakers, a politician, a person from the QLD Human Rights Commission and many members of different faiths including Venerable Miao Lai who was accompanied by Monika, Brian and Pernilla from our Chung Tian Branch, and Michelle Lo (Teachers Branch) and her two children.

24 November was the final children and teenager’s Bodhi Dharma Class for the year. Our wonderful Dharma teachers (Petra, Lyna and Karen), celebrated the event with an end of year party for the children.

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24 November: Fo Guan Shan Visiting Chief Abbess Man Ko together with our own Abbess Man Wang and Venerable Miao Lai met with members to brainstorm and explore possibilities for maximising Dharma propagation through the use of Pilgrim Lodge.

The Triple Gem Ceremony took place 23 November, and several of our members took part in this. We congratulate them and welcome them to our Buddhist community.

Please send items for inclusion in the newsletter to: [email protected] with the word “Newsletter” in the subject. If referring to another person by name (or photograph) in your submission, please ensure you have their permission to do so. A special thank you to Peter Wu, Kim and 惜寬 for their photographs, also to Dominique for sharing her reflection of the Tea Ceremony.

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Fo Guang Shan Chung Tian Temple Activities for December 2019 Date Day Time Program 9:00am-12:00pm Intensive Buddha’s name chanting 7 Dec. Sat 6:00pm QLD YAD Year-end Fellowship Evening Party 10 Dec. Tue 11:00am Bright Light Dharma Service (Grand Offering) (Lunar 15/11) 12 Dec. Thur. 11:00am Celebration of Amitabha Buddha’s Birthday (Grand Offering) (Lunar 17/11) 10:30am Buddhist Chanting Service (Diamond Sutra) 14 Dec. Sat 1:30pm BLIAQ Monthly Presidents Meeting 15 Dec. Sun 10:00am-4:00pm Chung Tian Temple’s Market Day Buddhist Chanting Service (Vows of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva 21 Dec. Sat 10:30am Sutra) 26 Dec. Thur. 11:00 am Bright Light Dharma Service (Grand Offering) (Lunar 1/12) Buddhist Chanting Service with Merit Transfer to the Deceased 10:30am 28 Dec. Sat (Grand Offering) Distribute Laba congee Wed 9:30am-11:00am Every week Sat 9:00am-10:30am Chung Tian Tai Chi Class Sun 8:30am-10:00am

Every week Sun 9:00am-9:40am English Chanting Service 2020 Term 1- Meditation, Buddhist, Tai Chi & Children’s Classes Chung Tian Temple

Basic Buddhist & Meditation Class Intermediate Buddhist & Meditation Class Buddhist Book Study & Meditation Class Level : Level 1 Level: Level 2 Level: Level 3 Day: Sunday Day : Sunday Day: Sunday Date: 16 Feb - 22 March Date 16 Feb - 22 March Date 16 Feb - 22 March Time: 10:00–11:00am (Meditation) Time : 9:00-10:00am (Meditation) Time: 10:00-11:00am (Buddhist talk) 10:10 -11:00am Buddhist talk 11:10-12:00am(Meditation) 11:10–12:00noon (Buddhist talk) Cost: $30 per term - Booking required Cost: $30 per term - Booking required Cost: $30 per term - Booking required

Advanced Buddhist Study & Meditation Bodhi Class For Children Class Ages: 4 - 12 years Children and Adult Level : Level 4 (Free for BLIAQ members) Sunday: 10:00am-11:00am Art Classes TBA. Day : Sunday Date: 16 Feb - 22 March Date 16 Feb -22 March Cost: $30 per term Time : 10:00-11:00am (Meditation) Every 2nd & 4th child from the same family will be free. TBA (Buddhist talk)  Children are taught Buddhist morals and Cost: $30 per term – booking is required  To book for the Buddhist ethics in a nurturing environment. Lessons are classes, an application form backed by fun activities which include: simple Tai Chi Class meditation, children’s tai chi, Buddhist stories and must be completed and Day : Every Wednesday virtues, craft activities and team-building games. returned to the Chung Tian Time: 9.30am – 11.00am Temple’s reception together with full payment at least a Where: Chung Tian Temple Teenager’s Buddhist Class Cost : Free donation week prior to the course Ages: 13 - 19 years Tai Chi Class Sunday: 10:00am- 11:00am commence date.

Day : Every Saturday Date: 16 Feb - 22 March  For all enquiries please Time: 9.00am – 10.30am Cost: $30 per term contact 3841 3511 on Tuesday Where : Chung Tian Temple Every 2nd & 4th child from the same to Sunday, or email: Cost : Free donation family will be free. [email protected] Tai Chi Class or see www.chungtian.org.au  The intermediate Dharma class builds Day : Every Sunday on and expands the basic foundations of Thank you Time : 8.30am – 10.00am Buddhist learning, aiming for a practical Where : Chung Tian Temple approach and solutions to challenges Cost: Free donation issues faced by young people today.

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