11-12 MAY 2013 (Sat & Sun) DO GOOD DEEDS 做好事, 19th Buddha’s SPEAK GOOD WORDS 說好話, Birthday Festival at Darling Harbour THINK GOOD THOUGHTS 存好心 Organised by: Harbour Foreshore Authority Major sponsors: 96455688 SUNPAC 9890 1111 RESOURCES Nan Tien Temple (IBAA) 180 Berkeley Road, Berkeley,N.S.W. 2506, Australia. Cooperative media: Tel: 61 (2) 4272 0600 Fax: 61 (2) 4272 0601 Email: [email protected] BuddhaBirthdayNtt Charity Trust were also established in 1970, he Founder of 1975 and 1987 respectively to nurture the T young. The Buddha’s Light Television network ne-stroke Calligraphy Fo Guang Shan Grand was established in 1997, and the first Buddhist O “Everyone is a Buddha!”said Venerable Master daily newspaper ‘Merit Times’ was launched Hsing Yun. Putting aside the question of Master Hsing Yun in 2000. Master Hsing Yun was born in 1927, in “who is actually a Buddha? “it can at least Jiangdu, Jiangsu Province, China. At the age For more than a half century, Master Hsing be said that Venerable Master Hsing Yun is of twelve, he became ordained under the Yun has devoted his efforts to transform the a bodhisattva who never tires. Turning 87 eminent Master Zhi Kai in Nanjing and had world through the practice of Humanistic “ years old this year, he has faced 40 years of undertaken studies at various monasteries Buddhism and to realise his vision, diabetes that led to a serious eye condition, and encountered numerous grand masters. Let Buddha’s light illuminate three thousand along with retinal detachment. With unclear visions in both eyes, he can barely see. In 1967, he founded the Fo Guang Shan realms and Dharma water flow across the “ Despite having to write calligraphy with Monastery located in Kaoshiung, Taiwan five continents. and established Buddha’s Light International Self-understanding and discipline are the main shaking hands, he still is able to let his heart Association for lay Buddhists in 1991. Under paths to conducting oneself in society. guide his hands in completing the extremely his direction and dedication to spreading the rare “one-stroke calligraphy” Tolerating and helping others is the balm in Dharma, Fo Guang Shan now consists of “One-stroke Calligraphy” means that establishing good relationships. over 200 branch temples in five continents, every piece of calligraphy written by 16 Buddhist colleges, Fo Guang University, Learning Buddhism is to learn mainly about Venerable Master is done in one stroke. No Nanhua University in Taiwan, University of yourself; so you must search for, and inquire discontinuation is allowed from beginning to the West in Los Angeles and Nantien Institute into the original mind. end, as discontinuation will make it difficult in Wollongong. Learning Ch’an is to apply your own mind; so to continue to the next character because his In addition, nine art galleries, twenty-six you must investigate and study the real self. vision does not allow him to distinguish the distance between each character. libraries, more than three publishing houses, In the pursuit of learning, have a joyful attitude. twelve bookstores, the Cloud and Water In the face of advice, keep an open mind. Mobile Clinic, over fifty Chinese language schools, sixteen Buddhist colleges, three In taking on responsibility, have courage. Secondary Schools and four Universities In dealing with others, remain respectful. have been established. A Children’s Home, Dharma words by Fo Guang Nursing Home and Fo Guang Shan Venerable Master Hsing Yun 3 Buddhist and non-Buddhist alike. The temple’s activities o Guang Shan Nan Tien are very diverse. Besides Dharma services, there are F also regular classes such as tai-chi, vegetarian cooking (ALSO KNOWN AS IBAA) Temple and meditation to suit people from all walks of life. Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order was founded On 11th September 2001, the City Council of Wollongong by Venerable Master Hsing Yun in 1967. With donated a parcel of land just opposite Nan Tien Temple over 200 branches worldwide, its primary on which the Nan Tien Tertiary Cultural and Educational aim is to promote Humanistic Buddhism. Facility will be built. This project will be organised in Nan Tien Temple is situated at Berkeley – an outskirt an exquisite setting and combines the best features suburb of Wollongong in the state of New South Wales. of Western and Asian cultures. It will enhance the It is one of the branch temples of Fo Guang Shan educational environment of Wollongong and complement Buddhist Order. “Nan Tien” in Chinese, literally means the cultural diversity of the city. Nan Tien Temple will “Paradise of the South.” It is the biggest Buddhist temple continue its endeavour in bridging the gap between in the southern hemisphere. cultures and religions, as well as creating a pureland on earth under the following objectives: to propagate Since the grand opening in 1995, Nan Tien Temple has Buddhist teachings through cultural activities; to foster What is Humanistic Buddhism? enthusiastically been providing religious, educational, talents through education; to benefit society through Buddhism is a philosophy, a moral code and a religious faith which provides teachings and The Four Principles of the community, charitable and cultural services to both charitable programs; and to purify human hearts and guidance to liberate mankind from suffering, integrating spirituality into people’s daily lives so Buddha’s Light International minds through Buddhist practices. that it is a ‘practical’ way of living, not just a practice for reclusive hermits. Association Humanistic Buddhism encourages one to cultivate and integrate the Buddha’s teachings of 南天寺 NanTienTemple • 02-4272 0600 180 Berkeley Road Berkeley NSW 2506 tolerance, loving-kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity into our daily life for the benefit of all • To propagate Buddhism 南天講堂 IBAA Parramatta • 02-9893 9390 beings. It is to build a harmonious society through helping those in need, radiating those virtues through culture 22 Cowper St, Parramatta NSW 2150 Australia from within ourselves to our family, society, nation and the world at large. • To foster talent through education 雪梨佛光緣 IBAA Sydney • 02-9267 6122 When we give faith, hope, joy, and service, we are helping all beings as well as ourselves. When • To benefit society through charity 382 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia we actualize altruism, joyfulness, and universality, we are practicing the fundamental concepts of 北雪梨佛光緣 IBAA Chatswood • 02-9410 0387 Humanistic Buddhism. • To purify body and mind through 4 Spring St, Chatswood NSW 2067 Australia With an emphasis on “not needing to go some place else to find enlightenment”, we can realize spiritual cultivation 南雪梨佛光緣 IBAA Hurstville • 02-9585 8531 our true nature here and now, within this precious human birth and this world. That is the true 1/304 Forest Rd, Hurstville NSW 2220 Australia practice of Humanistic Buddhism. www.nantien.org.au 5 BLIA Sydney What Is BLIA? BLIA is an organisation consisting of lay Buddhists who Donation to Charity observe the practice of Humanistic Buddhism in daily life. Its Love & Care Group, the charity arm of the primary objective is to serve all beings, to spread a joyous BLIA sydney, has its principal objective to spirit amongst people and to nurture the virtue of compassion. benefit society through charity work and It places emphasis on education, culture, cultivation and donations to the poor and needy. It hopes service. to demonstrate the loving kindness and Over 100 BLIA chapters have been established around the world compassion of Buddha to people who are to date, in the United States of America, Canada, Australia, New less fortunate than ourselves and help sow Zealand, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Russia, Malaysia, the seeds of Humanistic Buddhism. Singapore, the Philippines, Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, India, Every year at the Buddha’s Birthday Festival, Brazil, Argentina, Africa and other regions. There are currently more the Love & Care Group selects 2 charity than one million members worldwide. organisations to make donations to and the In 2003, two major agencies of the United Nations, the Economic and recipients this year are The Royal Institute Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) and UN’s Department of for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) and The Public Information (UNDPI), granted special consultative status to BLIA. Our Goals Children Hospital’s at Westmead. About BLIA Sydney • To promote Humanistic Buddhism Through the fundraising efforts of its The BLIA Sydney was formed in June 1991 by a group of devotees • To establish a purified society members, the Love & Care Group has dedicated to the propagation of the Dharma, cultural exchange, • To cultivate purity in our hearts and minds been able to practice one of the four education and charity work. principles of BLIA sydney “To benefit society • To realise peace on earth through charity.” The Association engages in activities that are beneficial to society at large. In Australia and New Zealand, the Association participates in activities such as Clean Up Australia Day, National Tree Planting Day BLIA Sydney and the Buddha’s Birthday Multicultural Festival. It also participates in 22 Cowper St., Parramatta NSW 2150 Australia many local community activities frequently, e.g. visiting nursing home, “A life of giving is rich” 7 blood donation, fundraising for natural disasters etc. Tel: 02-9893 9390 Email: [email protected] Nan Tien Institute Many years of planning have finally seen the sprouting of the Nan Tien institute in Wollongong New South Wales. Nan Tien Institute is Australia’s first institute of higher learning grounded in humanistic Buddhist wisdom and values. With a vision to provide the local region a place for the exchange of western and oriental arts and culture, the Institute’s aim is to broaden students’ knowledge and religious perspectives with arts, philosophy and humanities subjects.