The Brooking Street Bugle

Issue No. 108 (New Series)
ISSN 1321 - 1463

Publication Date: 29 April, 2004

Published and Printed by the Chan Academy Australia.
Chan Academy is a registered business name of the
Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.
A.C.N. 005 701 806 A.B.N. 42 611 496 488
33 Brooking Street, Upwey, Victoria 3158 Australia
Telephone and Fax: +61 3 9754 3334
E-mail address: wbu@bdcu.org.au
World Fellowship of Buddhists Regional Centre
Associated Institution of the World Buddhist University





Lifetimes of Learning
and the cultivation of Friendliness, Practicality, Professionalism,
Cultural Adaptability and Scholarship

Our websites:

www.bdcu.org.au
www.bddronline.net.au
www.bdcublessings.net.au
www.bsbonline.com.au
www.buyresolved.com.au

Editor: Leanne Eames, B.A., M.A.
Assistant Editors: Anita M. Hughes, RN Div 1,
David Ley, Architect (UK), BBlgs

Chan Academy Australia
Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. Disclaimer

As we, the Chan Academy Australia, Chan Academy being a registered business name of the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd., do not control the actions of our service providers from time to time, make no warranty as to the continuous operation of our web site(s). Also, we make no assertion as to the veracity of any of the information included in any of the links with our web sites, or any other source accessed through our website(s).

Accordingly, we accept no liability to any user or subsequent third party, either expressed or implied, whether or not caused by error or omission on either our part, and member, employee or other person associated with the Chan Academy Australia, Chan Academy being a registered business name of the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.

May You Be Well and Happy.

The Purposes of this Publication

The purposes of this publication are to:

Inform Members and others of coming events.

Report on monitoring of current activities and policies.

Help Members and friends understand the benefits of using technology in our organisation for Teaching Buddha Dhamma.

Write in a style recognisable by those who use English as a second language.

Provide glossaries and definitions for key terms used for teaching Buddha Dhamma.

Improve, report and develop cash generating activities to promote Buddha Dhamma.

Show examples of Buddha Dhamma education within our five styles of cultivation in action.

Provide timely advice on Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S).

Declare, celebrate and record scheduled Buddhist educational events.

Provide accurate information via our websites on how we educate on Buddha Dhamma legally in Victoria, Australia.

Provide opportunities for Buddha Dhamma activities and ceremonies.

Assist our globalisation of Buddha Dhamma education policy.

Provide text for our online version of the Brooking Street Bugle at www.bsbonline.com.au.

Index

1. Glossary
2. Sangha News
3. Coming Events
4. Company Structure
5. Keynote Opportunities
6. Appeals and Special Projects
7. Current Research and Development Interests
8. Information Technology News
9. Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
10. Corporate Governance & Reporting (CGR)
11. International Dhamma Activities (IDA)
12. Local Area Planning & Asset Management (LAPAM)
13. Members' News
14. Funds Appeal
15. Photographs
16. Transferring of Merit

Copyright Provisions

The Brooking Street Bugle is for free distribution. It contains Buddha Dhamma material and is provided for the purposes of research and study. It is also published online with colour photographs at www.bsbonline.com.au. Brooking Street Bugle On Line is a registered Business Name in the state of Victoria. Permission is given to make printouts of this publication for free distribution only with acknowledgements of the source, Australian Company Number ACN, Australian Business Number ABN and publication address. Please keep it in a clean place.

"The gift of Dhamma excels all other gifts".
© 2002, Copyright. Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.

1. Glossary

2. Sangha News

Venerable Khemanando is now resident at the Sanghaloka Forest Hermitage in Kallista. It is the Venerable's second stay at the Heritage, having been resident there for six months in early 2003.

Our Members Lenore Hamilton and Lisa Nelson offered dana to the Venerable on Wednesday 28 April.

We thank the Hermitage for the box of tea which was given to our Centre.

On Wednesday evening our President Julian Bamford telephoned the Hermitage and spoke with Venerable Khemanando welcoming him on behalf of our Temple and offering our assistance.

The Venerable was informed of our weekly programs including the Dhamma teaching at our Temple by visiting Monks from the Shakyamuni Buddha Vihara in Berwick, Vinaya study classes on Wednesday evenings and the weekly English class for the Monks at the Shakyamuni Buddha Vihara.

On asking if there is anything we can assist with, the Venerable advised that people are needed to work on the garden and ongoing maintenance tasks.

Dana will be offered on Wednesday by Lisa Nelson. Dhamma Dana will be offered in the form of our brochure, the Brooking Street Bugle, Buddha Dhyana Dana Review and recent Radio Script as to the Monk, advising him of our programs and projects.

Members are invited to offer dana to the Sangha each day at 10.30am. A sign advising appropriate times to visit the Temple is located near the front gate of Sanghaloka Forest Hermitage.

When visiting you may like to add your name to the dana roster by telephoning the Hermitage on 9755 3378.

The Sanghaloka Forest Hermitage is located at 29 Perrins Creek Road, Kallista.

3. Coming Events

Vesak Day program at our Temple

Wednesday 5 May 2004

6.00 am Meditation
6.30 am Breakfast

This is a day to do big offerings (all day) .

All Members are encouraged to have their life plans updated and printed by Vesak 5 May 2004 and to bring the plans to the Temple. This will make causes to be successful in your Buddha Dhamma practice.

Note: Members are encouraged to attend Vesak Celebrations at other Temples such as the Berwick Shakyamuni Sambuddha Viharaya on 1, 2 and 8, 9 May 2004.

Celebrating Parents

On June 6, 2004, we welcome all Members to invite their parents to our Temple, so that we may express our appreciation for giving us human birth and dedicating many years of their lives to raising us. We would also like to offer them gifts. The occasion will also give us the opportunity to celebrate the Buddha dhamma culture that we have grown into.

Vajrasattva Puja Prayer

On Monday 14 June 2004, Francisco So will conduct the Vajrasattva Puja. The puja will consist of:

(i) Sukhavati Prayer Ritual
(ii) One Hundred Syllable Mantra of Vajrasattva
(iii) 'The Yoga of Knowing the Mind- The Tibetan Book of Great Liberation'.

The first session will commence at 9.30am to 11.30am and the second session is from 1.30pm to 4.30pm.

Please bring puja offerings such as incense, round shaped fruit, cakes and other suitable offering.

If you would like to provide transport for Francisco, please call Julie on 0409 933 373.

New Buddha Dhamma Teaching Program

We invite Members of the Sangha to come to our Temple to give Dhamma talks on Monday and Friday evenings as part of our Buddha Dhamma Teaching Program for 2004. Classes commence at 7.30pm.

We thank the Venerable Sangha for blessing our Temple, and Members and Friends and accepting our request.

May the Buddha Dhamma be taught at our Temple.

Members and students are welcome to attend and are requested to bring suitable offerings such as flowers, daily necessities and books as dana for the Sangha.

On Friday evenings from 7.30 pm teachings are held from the Mahayana tradition. Sessions so far have included the playing of videotaped teachings of the late Master John D. Hughes on the Prajna Paramita (The Perfection of Wisdom) We are currently listening to the CD series "The Diamond Cutter" by Geshe Michael Roach.

Students and Members are invited to bring suitable offerings such as flowers, food, water, paper, and Buddha Dhamma texts as offerings.

We thank Mrs. Anita M. Hughes for initiating this program of Buddha Dhamma teachings at our Temple.

May Anita M. Hughes be well and happy.

Study of the Vinaya

Members Julian Bamford and Frank Carter have committed to studying and learning the Vinaya and the 227 rules of the Sangha Monk.

Please note that the new study session time is every Wednesday evening at 8.00pm.

All Members are welcome to join this important study program.

May the Buddha Dhamma be taught at our Temple for the next 500 hundred years.

Vinaya Rules Study Class No. 11, 28 April, 2004

The eleventh class in the study of the Vinaya Rules was held at our Temple, Chan Academy Australia, at 33 Brooking Street, Upwey 3158 Victoria, at 9.00pm on 28 April 2004.

The class was held in the John D. Hughes Meditation Hall, and was attended by Julian Bamford, Frank Carter and David Igracki.

The students paid respect to the Buddha Dhamma Sangha bowing in front of the main altar three times, followed by chanting of:

namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammasambuddhassa
Five Precepts in Pali.
Triple Gem Refuge.

The students sent metta to the Heavenly Sangha and requested their help and guidance with their study of the Vinaya (Monk's rules).

New student David Igracki was welcomed to the class by fellow students, and format and purpose of the Vinaya study class was explained to our new student, who was then invited to join in the reading. At the end of the class reading the students shared the merits with all beings.

The text studied was "A Lay Guide to the Bhikkhu's Rules" compiled by Bhikkhu Ariyesako, 1995.

The sections studied was titled: V Miscellaneous, Pages 42 - 44; Appendix A: Lay Precepts (Sila), Page 45; Appendix B: A Summary of the Major Rule Groups.

V. Miscellaneous

Disputes.

A set of formal procedures are set down to resolve disputes within the Sangha Community of Monks. They are summarised in the last seven Adhikaranasamatha 'rules' of the 227 Rules of the Patismokkha.

Nikaya or Schools of Buddhism.

"For an outsider, one of the most notable features of Buddhism is the number and diversity of Buddhist schools. When disputes are left unresolved there is a tendency for the formation of nikaya or 'schools', which are passed on through 'ordination lineage' to future generations of bhikkhus. Historically, as Buddhism spread over Asia, the practice of local Communities gradually adapted to new circumstances. The originally slight divergences grew so that today not only do we have the major Schools of the 'South' (Theravada) and the 'North' (Mahayana, Tibetan), and 'East' (Mahayana, Ch'an, Son, Zen, etc.) but also myriad minor local differences."

Etiquette.

Showing Respect.

"The Buddha allowed several ways of showing respect to others "for the beauty and good of the Community (of both Monks and Lay people)". These include: vandana - bowing or 'showing reverence with the five points', i.e. the forehead, two four arms, and the knees; uttahana: standing up to welcome; anjali - joining the palms together in respect; and samicikamma, which are other ways of showing respect that are beautiful and good.

Another ancient way of showing respect is circumambulation or walking around the object of veneration three times in a clockwise direction - so that ones right shoulder is towards, for example, the cettiya or pagoda.

Footnote 111. The cettiya (or stupa, chedi, sometimes pagoda) is one of the most ancient objects for the focus of recollection of and devotion towards the Lord Buddha. Buddha rupas (statues of the Buddha) came later through, probably Bactrian Greek influence.

"It is a tradition of bhikkus that whoever enters the area the cetiya, which is a place for the recollection of the Master, should behave in a respectful manner, neither opening his umbrella now putting on sandals, nor wearing the robe covering both shoulders. They should speak loudly there or sit with their legs spread apart with their feet pointing (at the cetiya), thus showing respect for that place." (Visuddhimagga, page 82)

"Younger bhikkhus (in terms of bhikkhu age [or vassa's meaning number of rainy seasons spent as a Monk] use these Ways to show respect to those who have been bhikkhus for longer than them, and similarly, lay people may show respect to bhikkhus in the same way. A younger bhikkhu may call another bhikkhu, "bhante", ("Venerable Sir" or "Reverend Sir"), and, similarly, a lay person may use this a general form of address to bhikkhus. Each country will have its own way of addressing older, more senior bhikkhus appropriate to their age and experience.

We thank our Teacher and Founder, the late Master John D. Hughes, for establishing this Buddha Dhamma Temple, and the John D. Hughes Collection library and for creating the suitable conditions for us to study the Vinaya.

Abhidhamma Classes

Abhidhamma classes continue every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. Chanting takes place in our Hall of Assembly prior to the class at 7.15pm. All Members and Friends are welcome.

All Abhidhamma class papers are uploaded to our online journal, the Buddha Dhyana Dana Review, at www.bddronline.net.au and www.bdcu.org.au, and can be found in Volumes 12 and 13 of the BDDR Online.

Classes are free of charge to students.

Students are requested to bring suitable offerings each week to the Abhidhamma Teachings, including flowers, Basmati rice and two reams of Reflex A4 paper. Recycled paper is not suitable as it jams in our printers.

Our Chan Academy Australia dress code for Abhidhamma Classes is white.

Buddha Dhamma Teaching Program for Children

The Buddhist Council of Victoria has developed a course in Buddhism designed for teaching Buddhism to children at primary school level.

The course is suitable to be offered to schools which are looking to provide a wider religious teaching curriculum. Support and backup is offered to school teachers who wish to teach the subject and it may be possible to undertake a teachers training course with the BCOV.

The contact person is Judith McDonald on 9489 1127.

Gilda Grey has completed the training course and recommends it highly.

Coming Events at Other Centres

We have a white folder titled "Coming Events at Other Organisations".

Persons who are interested in these events can find the folder in the Sariputta Room, shelf next to PC1A.

Also, some coming events at other organisations are published in the Brooking Street Bugle and are uploaded onto our websites.

It is suggested that all Members keep track of what is happening at other organisations so that they know which are the important events to attend.

This will also help us to step up our PR programs. We want continue to provide our Temple for future students so that they can learn the Buddha Dhamma for the next 500 years at least.

1. His Eminence the 7th Dzogchen Rinpoche will give a public talk on Friday 30 April at 7.30 pm at the YWCA (Function Hall), 489 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne (next to Queen Victoria market) - Melways ref. 2B C12). Tickets are $20 ($15) and can be purchased at the door. For further details, go to www.dzogchen.org
2. Chulla Setti Jataka (A Rebirth Story), presented by Berwick Shakyamuni Sambuddha Viharaya, 1, 2, and 8, 9 (Saturday and Sunday) May, 2004, from 6.00 pm, at 125 Homestead Road, Berwick, 3806. Melway 130 J2.

Please refer to the white folder labelled "Coming Events at Other Centres" for further details of these and other events.

4. Company Structure

Our Company Office Bearers and Management Team

Founder
The late John D. Hughes Dip. App. Chem. T.T.T.C. GDAIE

Resident Practitioner
Anita Hughes R.N.Div1

Abbot
Anita Hughes R.N.Div1

Assistant Abbots
Julie O'Donnell
Evelin Halls B.A.
Peter Boswell C.P.A.

Director of Abhidhamma Teachings
Evelin Halls B.A.

Assistants of Abhidhamma Teachings
Leanne Eames B.A. M.A.
Pennie White B.A.Dip.Ed.

Directors of the Centre
Julie O'Donnell
Evelin Halls B.A.
Peter Boswell CPA

Office Bearers
President Julian Bamford B.A. App. Rec.
Secretary Anita Hughes RN Div 1.
Treasurer Peter Boswell CPA

Assistant Secretary
Julie O'Donnell

Assistant Treasurer
Frank Carter B.Ec.
David Igracki

Vice Presidents
International Dhamma Activities
Pennie White B.A.Dip.Ed.
Corporate Governance & Reporting
Evelin Halls B.A.
Local Area Planning & Asset Management
Frank Carter B.Ec.

Chief Information Officer
Leanne Eames B.A. M.A.

Financial Controller
Peter Boswell C.P.A.

Manager Occupational Health & Safety
Anita Hughes R.N.Div1
Frank Carter B.Ec.

Manager Enterprise Technology
Evelin Halls B.A.

IT Technical Support
Kamfatt Lin B.Sc (Eng),MCP, CNA, MCSE, MCDBA

IT Development Engineer
John Watson Senior CTS Engineer

Editors Buddha Dhyana Dana Review
Julian Bamford B.A. App. Rec.
Evelin Halls B.A.
Pennie White B.A. Dip. Ed.

Executive Producer Buddhist Hour Broadcast
Pennie White B.A. Dip. Ed.

Producer Buddhist Hour Broadcast
Pennie White B.A. Dip. Ed.

Assistant Producers Buddhist Hour Broadcast
Julian Bamford B.A. App. Rec.
Peter Boswell C.P.A.
Evelin Halls B.A.
Leanne Eames B.A. M.A.
Lainie Smallwood B.A. Business, B.A. Comm.

Editor Brooking Street Bugle
Leanne Eames B.A. M.A.

Assistant Editors Brooking Street Bugle
Anita Hughes R.N.Div1
David Ley Architect (UK), BBlgs

Editors Longhair Australia News
Julian Bamford B.A. App. Rec.
Leanne Eames B.A. M.A.
Evelin Halls B.A.
Pennie White B.A. Dip. Ed.

Joint Librarians
Anita Hughes R.N.Div1

Assistant Librarian
Julie O'Donnell

General meetings held last Friday of each Month

The next monthly General Meeting will be held on Friday, 30 April, 2004 at 8.00 pm.

All Members are welcome.

5. Keynote Opportunities

Dedicated filing

Anita and Evelin, and our Devas and Devatas request 8 hours of dedicated filing by 8 persons on one day.

The dedicated filing date will be announced shortly.

We will archive files prior to the year 2000 into archive boxes to gain filing space, and then systematically file everything that needs filing.

BDDR articles

We need more articles for publication in the Buddha Dhyana Dana Review.

Would Members attending events such as Conferences or Teachings at other Centres, please write an article about the event and provide it for upload to the BDDR Online. Photos are also most welcome.

Easter Flower Fundraising Stall

The fundraising flower stall held on Easter Saturday 10 April 2004 resulted in a profit of $433.50 for the Centre.

Well done to all Members and Friends and Devas who helped us with this event.

Thank you to Lenore Hamilton for preparing the roster and plan for the day.

Thank you to our customers, flower suppliers and the Shire of Yarra Ranges for helping us.

Our next fundraising flower stall will be held on Mother's Day 2004.

This stall is our biggest and can raise up to $2000. Frank Carter is prospecting to find a second suitable site we can use to sell flowers from.

Temple Attendance

Evelin Halls is attending the Centre every Monday to Friday 9am to 3.30pm as Assistant Abbot (excluding school holidays and public holidays). We thank Evelin for supporting our Temple in this way.

Assistant Abbot's report

Wednesday 21 April 2004

This week's main concern: CGR

chanted namo tassa
made offerings
moved all files from blue metal filing cabinet near LAN servers into Sariputta Room new filing cabinets
cleaned PC screens
stored fridge in Sariputta Room bathroom (temporarily)
stored the Centre's old fax machine in Suite 10A
cleared access to the filing cabinets and sorted items in Sariputta Room
entered today's correspondence; placed bill into Dana box
sent various LAN 2 emails

Peter donated 20 new archive boxes and 2 slabs of A4 paper
uploaded Abhidhamma paper onto BDDR
prepared dinner
washed dishes
picked up Amber
suggestions for shopping list:
red dhaal
cardamon pods
to do: filing

Thursday 22 April 2004

chanted
made offerings
rang Victorian Institute of Teaching re. JDH registration - sent fax to request closing of file
updated our organisation details with the Youth Service Providers Network (YSPN) via email
the person for security doors and screens came, measured and left a quote (gave quote to Frank)
entered correspondence
sent LAN 2 emails
made and answered phone calls
PC1A keyboard played up - replaced keyboard
Leanne came, printed BSBs for sending to the State Library
Bugles are filed for the Library up and including to Issue No. 79 (the current Brooking Street Bugle is No. 107)
Leanne will commence to print BSB John D. Hughes Collection Library copies on Tuesday
Some current BSBs printed for dana are stored in the Library, white shelf next to the Vajra altar
Radio scripts for the Library are filed up and including to No. 313 (January 2004)
Printing of Library copies will commence tomorrow
requested that members who attend events at other organisations to take notes and write reports, make offerings that include our publicatons such as the Brooking Street Bugle, and to work the PR for our Centre
needed: folders to file Library copies of BSBs and Radio scripts

Friday 23 April 2003

made offerings
chanted
checked emails
printed "The Dhamma Times" 2004 issues
printed Sitemeter 2004 statistics
a new Sumi-e student will come for the class tomorrow: "Leonie"
a visitor came: "Paul" - Pennie gave him the Temple tour
entered today's correspondence
did plastering in pantry

Monday 26 April 2003

fed birds
made offerings
printed website pages for Venerable Upatissa for checking (his photos from his pilgrimage to Sri Lanka, Taiwan and India are on the BDDR Online)
completed printing of all "The Dhamma Times" 2004 issues published so far
archived over 500 external emails from inbox into folders on Outlook Express
Frank came to fix phone line 9754 3334 - is working now but crackling at times
prepared dinner
To do: work out what we will do for Vesak

Tuesday 27 April 2004

chanted
made offerings
checked emails
completed the archiving of external emails
prepared Abhidhamma class 96
entered today's correspondence
Frank came and installed a brand new telephone cable
The fan of the LAN 2 server is noisy and needs to be replaced. Frank and Evelin will do this task this week.
picked up Max
drove Amber to the doctor and chemist
washed dishes
prepared dinner
Lenore will do dinner tomorrow (Wednesday)

Wednesday 28 April 2004

prepared minutes for GM
checked emails
sent LAN 2 emails
sent external emails to Members re. GM coming up at 7.00pm this Friday and Vesak
sent email to re-subscribe for e-PRAXIS
made offerings to the Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha, Vibhajjavadin, Padmasambhava, Heavenly Monks, Nat House
a new student will come tomorrow in the daytime: Sally McCartney - she is looking for Teachings
To do tomorrow: Correspondence Reports for GM

Thursday 29 April 2004

made offerings
prepared correspondence reports for GM
entered today's correspondence
checked emails
fixed Irfanview color display on PC 15A (by setting Windows properties to a higher color resolution)

May we continue to follow the vision of our Teacher Master John D. Hughes and may our Temple last for at least 500 years.

New folders required

We need folders for filing items such as the Dhamma Times, Sitemeter reports, emails, and more.

If anyone is aware that we have empty folders stored somewhere at the Centre, please let Evelin know.

If we don't have any empty folders, we wish for donations of folders or will purchase some. We need about 10 folders at least.

Chan Academy Sumi-e Program 2004

There will be eight (8) Sumi-e classes taught by Master Andre Sollier at the Chan Academy, 33 Brooking Street, Upwey Vic 3158 Australia during 2004.

The program will have two themes. The first three classes will conclude the 'The Seven Factors of Enlightenment' (bojjhanga pabba)commenced in 2003.

The dates and topics for the first 3 classes are:

1. Saturday 24 April 2004:
Topic: passadhi - sambojjhanga (tranquility, calmness)

2. Saturday 22 May 2004:
Topic: samadhi - sambhojjhanga (concentration)

3. Saturday 26 June 2004:
Topic: upekkha - sambhojjhanga (equanimity)

You may view paintings, with explanatory notes, for these and the full series of paintings created by Andre Sollier for the classes at: www.buyresolved.com.au/sumie2003/sumie2003.html

The theme for the second part of the year's Sumi-e program will be confirmed at a later date, the dates for which are as follows:

4. Saturday 28 August 2004
5. Saturday 25 September 2004
6. Saturday 23 October 2004
7. Saturday 20 November 2004
8. Saturday 11 December 2004

Each Sumi-e class commences at 10.00am and runs until 3.00pm with a one hour break for lunch. Students are welcome to bring food for lunch, and flowers for offering to the Teacher.

Students ought to arrive at the Centre by 9.30am to be seated in the hall ready for the class to commence at 10.00am.

Student fees are $66 per class (including GST) with all painting materials supplied.

Payments should be made in cash or cheque made payable to Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.

For bookings please telephone Mr Julian Bamford on 0400 267 330 or call the Chan Academy Australia on 03 9754 3334.

Chan Painting Teachings

Melva Fitzallen has offered to teach the basics of Chan Painting to those who wish to learn.

Please see Frank Carter for further information if you are interested in learning Chan Painting with Melva Nielsen.

6. Appeals and Special Projects

Movie Night

We are happy to announce that we will have a Movie Night fundraiser in the Balwyn Cinema on Sunday 16 May 2004! The movie we will watch is "Troy".

Lenore Hamilton is organising this event. A flyer with details will be available soon.

Nutrimetics Shower Gel Fundraiser

Well known brand Nutrimetics has a Botanicals Refreshing Shower Gel (Can also be used as bubble bath) that comes in 6 fragrances: Lime Fresh, Blueberry, Melon and Cucumber, Dewberry, Tangerine and Strawberry.

The price per box of six is $30 or they can be purchased separately for $5.50 per item.

We will sell 50 boxes at $30 each (or $5.50 per tube) we will receive al least 30% profit plus a hamper of Nutrimetics products we can raffle.

We have been issued an invoice for $1530 dollar for the 51 boxes. We do not need to pay until we have sold the products. Nutrimetics will then write us a cheque for our funds raised.

How many people shower or bath?

They all do!

Each Shower Gel (can be used as bubble bath) is $5.50. Normally $17.00 RRP

You may purchase 1 box of 6 for $30 and receive a Delux Treatment worth $25. See orange coupon for details.

All proceeds go to the Chan Academy Australia.

If you wish to purchase other Nutrimetics products we can organise this as part of our fundraiser.

The Nutrimetics boxes are stored in Suite 4.

Camberwell Market Stall

Thank you to the Chief God of Wealth and all other Devas and Devatas and Members who help us with the Camberwell Market Stall.

This is an important fundraising and PR activity, attracting prospective buyers with the two white tents, colourful blessing flags, flowers, display of Chan prints and gift cards and well presented array of goods for sale.

The Camberwell Market Stall held on Sunday 18 April 2004 generated the following returns.

Profit $222.15, Raffle $108, Bangladesh Stand $28.00

The sales team for the day was Julian Bamford, David Ley, and Evelin Halls.

On 25 April 2004 the Camberwell Market Stall was not held due to it being Anzac Day.

Storage of Camberwell Market goods

Thank you to our neighbour Mavis, who has kindly provided storage space for our market stall goods.
Would Members and friends please look for another suitable location to store these goods off site. Please contact Frank Carter.

Kallista Market Stall

The Chan Academy Australia Kallista Market stall will be held Saturday 1 May 2004 from 8.00am to 1.30pm.

If any members would like to contribute to attendance, craft goods or busking please advise Lisa or Pennie.

The Kallista Market Stall goods are stored at 11 Brooking Street, Upwey, Victoria 3158.

7. Current Research and Development Interests

Preserving Australia's Multicultural Documentary Heritage

Evelin will participate in the Multicultural Documentary Heritage Project on 9-10 June 2004 in Canberra.

The workshop, jointly provided by the National Library and National Archives, will give participants a good understanding of the issues involved in looking after an archival collection, as well as some practical skills in its management and preservation.

The workshop will cover a range of topics from archives management and preservation to oral history and digitisation. The sessions will be run in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and participants will get a chance to talk to other people managing collections similar to ours.

This project is where we will get the next bit, the skill to produce and carry out a 20-year plan to preserve the John D. Hughes Collection.

We thank all beings that have helped us with the John D. Hughes Collection. Please continue to help.

8. Information Technology News

LAN1 and LAN2 server cabinet relocation

We will relocate the LAN1 and LAN2 server cabinets into the Sariputta Room. We will clear all clothes and other items out of the wardrobe to create space for the cabinets. Some shelves need to be removed.

We need a big wardrobe where we can store the clothes. The wardrobe could go into the spot where the fridge used to be in the old kitchen.

To move the LANs is a big and delicate job. We request the help of Kamfatt, Tiraj, Julian, Frank and Pennie because we need their technical expertise. However, all other Members are also welcome to help on the LAN moving day.

Evelin will organise that Kamfatt, Tiraj and our IT team will come on the same day, likely to be a Saturday.

All suggestions, feedback and help are welcome.

9. Occupational Health and Safety News (OH&S)

OH&S: Sink use in the new kitchen

If persons are washing dishes in the new private kitchen, it is suggested that they mainly use the two small sinks rather than the big deep sink. The small sinks are much higher and are thus better for your back. We suggest to use the big sink for very large items only such as larger pots an pans.

10. Corporate Governance & Reporting (CGR)

Colour Code: Red
CGR Manager: Pennie White
CGR Vice President: Evelin Halls
CGR Task Unit Members: Julian Bamford, Peter Boswell, Frank Carter, Leanne Eames, Lenore Hamilton, Lisa Nelson, Lainie Smallwood, Anita Hughes, Amber Svensson.

CGR Task Unit Responsibilities: Adhere to legal requirements of corporate affairs; accounts; communicate with Federal, State and Local government departments; organise GST payments; supply Australian Tax Office with Business Activity Statements; provide timely managerial information to ensure profits are made; provide quarterly Profit and Loss Activity Statements; arrange for the audit of accounts at a professional level to meet the Statutory requirements of the Gaming Commission of New South Wales (NSW).; arrange General meetings and maintain statutory minutes for these meetings; monitor and adhere to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policy; provide first aid facilities; organise attendants for staffing the Centre; correspondence; schedule events for our Teacher; structure new databases and train persons to maintain them; train personnel to operate CGR functions; refreshment supply; fund and organise Dana for the Sangha visiting the Centre; create goodwill with our neighbours; and with local newspapers to advise the community of upcoming events.

11. International Dhamma Activities (IDA)

12. Local Area Planning & Asset Management (LAPAM)

Colour Code: Green
LAPAM Manager: Frank Carter
LAPAM Vice President: Frank Carter
LAPAM Task Unit Members: Julian Bamford, Peter Boswell, Frank Carter, Brendan Hall, Evelin Halls, Lenore Hamilton, David Igracki, Rodney Johnson, David Ley, Brent Kerr, Lisa Nelson, Amber Svensson.

LAPAM Task Unit Responsibilities: To maintain and develop the buildings and gardens of the Centre; to undertake new construction works; to refurbish the Centre buildings; and to look after equipment and supplies.

13. Members' News

14. Funds Appeal

Donations

Donations may be sent to:

The Secretary, Chan Academy Australia,
Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.,
33 Brooking Street, Upwey, Victoria, 3158.

Please state your name/organisation, address and indicate whether or not you require a receipt.

Please make all cheques payable to "Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd."

Thank you for your kind contribution.

The gift of Dhamma excels all others.

May you be Well and Happy.

Gifts are not tax deductible.

15. Photographs

Photographs will be uploaded shortly.

16. Transferring of Merit

We regularly transfer merit to the Mahasangha and local deities. They help us on all our projects.

We offer blessed water and food to the deities at the NAT House.