The Brooking Street Bugle

Issue No. 111 (New Series)
ISSN 1321 - 1463

Publication Date: 9 July, 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 Editor: Anita M. Hughes, RN Div 1

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

Teachings by Monks from Shakyamuni Buddha Vihara

Venerable Vimalananda and Venerable Upatissa from the Shakyamuni Buddha Vihara in Berwick continue to give Dhamma teachings from the Suttas and guide meditation at our Temple every Monday evening from 7.30pm. Please arrive by 7.15pm.

We thank the Venerables from the the Shakyamuni Buddha Vihara for their ongoing teaching program.

3. Coming Events

Chakra Samvara Puja

Master Francisco So will conduct a Chakra Samvara Puja at our Centre on Saturday 4 September 2004.
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am and 1.30pm - 4.00pm
Documents: Sukhavati Ritual and Chakra Samvara Tantra.
Suitable offerings are flowers, round fruit, round biscuits and dark grape juice.

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 7.30pm 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. Please feel free to invite other Buddha Dhamma Teachers in the Mahayana tradition to come and give Teachings on Friday evenings.

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 completed their study classes of the Vinaya and the 227 rules of the Sangha Monk. Frank has summarised the Vinaya Class Notes into an 18 page document with an index. Please see Frank if you do not have a copy and would like one.

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

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.

Beginning on Tuesday 4 May 2004, we have been studying the correspondence course of "How Karma Works" - Abhidhamma level 1, taught by Geshe Michael Roach.

The course material was downloaded from the Asian Classics Institute website at URL www.world-view.org by Peter Boswell, and Peter and Evelin compiled the material into folders donated by David Igracki. We will do the complete Abhidhamma course Levels 1 and 2 over the coming months. The course also includes readings, homework, quizzes and a final examination.

Classes are free of charge.

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.


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.

Some coming events at other organisations are also published in the Brooking Street Bugle and 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.

One Day Retreat with Philippa Ransome

Principal Instructor Philippa Ransome has a BA in Psychology and a Diploma in Community Development. She was asked to teach Meditation techniques by highly-respected Buddhist nun Venerable Ayya Khema, and has over 10 years experience leading courses in Melbourne and Eastern Australia.

Philippa will lead a one-day retreat on "The Miracle of Mindfulness" based on the Buddha's discourse on The 4 Foundations of Mindfulness, incorporating tranquillity meditation, lovingkindness meditation, contemplations and walking meditation, for beginners and experienced meditators on 11 July, 9.30 am-4.30 pm. For enquiries and bookings, please ring Philippa on 03 5962 3954.

Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe

Practical Buddhism
Date Friday 16 July 2004
Time 7.30pm
Venue South Yarra Community Centre in Fawkner Park,
67 Toorak Road, South Yarra (opposite Millswyn Street)
Parking available
Cost $20 / $10 concession

In this talk, Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe will explain how we can integrate fundamental Buddhist principles into ordinary life. Buddhism has a lot to offer in helping us to live well. We can't all be philosophers or monks living in caves, but we can all learn to live more fruitfully. Practical Buddhism guides us in our work, families and communities.

Having a Teacher ­ 50 Stanzas of Guru Devotion by Aryasura
Date Saturday 17 July 2004
Time 10.00am ­ 4.00pm
Venue South Yarra Community Centre in Fawkner Park
Cost $40 / $20 concession

'A Guru should be stable in his actions, cultivated in his speech, wise, patient and honest. He should neither conceal his short comings nor pretend to possess qualities he lacks.
He should be an expert in the meanings of the tantra and in its ritual procedures of medicine and turning back obstacles. Also he should have loving compassion and a complete knowledge of the scriptures.'
In this text from the ancient Buddhist sage, Aryasura, the qualities and behaviour of both the teacher and student are explained.What should one look for in a teacher? What is appropriate to expect? What should we do if we are unable to follow their advice? How do you show respect? The student ­ teacher relationship is one that is often fraught with difficulties. This text explores the expectations from both sides.A good relationship is a genuine cause for real spiritual progress. Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe is a Tibetan monk and lama who has been teaching at the Melbourne Sakya Centre since 1997. He is based in Sydney, has excellent English and a profound knowledge of Buddhist scriptures and Western students.
Enquiries: 9867 7291

Two-Day Residential Retreat with Ajahn Kalyano

The Buddhist Foundation (Vic) Australia Inc. presents a two-day residential retreat with Ajahn Kalyano at Candlebark Farm, Woori Yallock, from 5pm Friday 23 July to 5pm Sunday 25 July, 2004. Cost $120. Males and females will be provided with separate accommodation (6-8 per room) and vegetarian breakfast and lunch will be provided. Fasting after midday meal.

Several places are still available. For enquiries, please email the Buddhist Foundation at: buddhist.foundation.melb@bigpond.com

Ullambana Dharma Ceremony at Yun Yang Temple

From 19 to 21 August, 2004, the Yun Yang Temple will be conducting the Ullambana Dharma Ceremony to give blessings for health and good fortune. On the final day (21st) commencing at 3.00pm, Venerable Master Ru-Sun will preside over the Da Mon Sun Food Dana Ceremony to transfer the great merits generated to all our departed parents and ancestors.

The program is:

Thursday, 19 and Friday 20 August from 9.00am to 5.00pm the Earth Treasure Bodhisattva Sutra will be recited.

On Saturday 21 August from 9.00am the Ullambana Sutra will be recited, and from 3.00pm the Transfer of Merits Ceremony will be held.

Venue: 6 Reservoir Road, Narre Warren North, phone 9796 8079.

Please refer to the white folder labelled "Coming Events at Other Centres" for further details about this 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 July, 2004 at 8.00 pm.

All Members are encouraged to attend.

5. Keynote Opportunities

Teach English to Korean Nuns in Rowville

If you would like to teach English to two Korean Nuns, Dae Wol Sunim and Sang Hoo Sunim, who have recently come to Australia and are currently staying in Rowville, please contact Chung Suk Lee on 9690-3575, or contact the Nuns' residence directly at 9759-5430. The Nuns are currently residing at 179 Karwo Road, Rowville.

BDDR articles

We need to document the following significant events:

Master E's ordination (Leanne & Julie)
Celebrating Parents Day (someone who attended the event and is happy to write it down)
Buddha Dhamma talks given by Venerable Monks and Nuns at our Centre (persons who attended the event)

One of the reasons we need to document Buddha Dhamma events is that we want to continue to upload Buddha Dhamma texts onto the Buddha Dhyana Dana Review.

Evelin is happy to help if you have any questions.

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.

Sumi-e Program 2004

Visiting Master Andre Sollier is teaching the Japanese art of sumi-e at the Chan Academy, 33 Brooking Street, Upwey Vic 3158 Australia.

Commencing Saturday 28 August, he will teach students to paint the traditional methods and styles of this ancient art. Dates 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

Melba Nielsen is teaching the basics of Chan Painting to those who wish to learn. Class participants are learning to paint the Four Friends - bamboo, chrysanthemum, plum blossom and the orchid.

Please see Frank Carter for further information if you are interested in learning Chan Painting with Melba Nielsen, or telephone the Chan Academy on (03) 9754-3334.

Thangka Painting Classes

Thangka painting classes are being held at our Centre every Saturday evening, commencing at 7.30 pm. The class currently consists of six participants, and subjects include Green Tara, Vajrasattva and Padmasambhava. Members are enjoying learning the techniques of thangka painting, guided by senior Members and referring to some of our library resources on this subject, as well as the joy and the merit of this activity. Please contact Anita M. Hughes for details on 9754-3334.

6. Appeals and Special Projects

Nutrimetics Shower Gel Fundraiser

Our Nutrimetics fund raiser continues.

A box of six Botanicals Refreshing Shower Gels (Can also be used as bubble bath) comes in six different fragrances--Lime Fresh, Blueberry, Melon and Cucumber, Dewberry, Tangerine and Strawberry--and can be purchased for $30 per box or $5.50 per item.

The Nutrimetics boxes are stored in Suite 4.

Successful Raffle Ticket Sales

With encouragement from Frank Carter, Lainie Smallwood received permission to manage a new Fundraising Project for the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey)Ltd.

The plan was to develop a fundraising method for 'quick cash' with no overhead costs. During a brainstorm session with Julian Bamford, Lainie decided to try selling raffle tickets at a supermarket in the local community.

Permission was given to set up a stall at Maxi Foods on Saturday, 26 June 2004 between 9am and 12pm.

This idea was a great success, and on this first occasion I sold 60 raffle tickets managing the stall for three hours on my own.

The Upper Ferntree Gully and surrounding community was very generous and supportive. Total profit for the BDC(U) from Raffle tickets and Donations was $129.20 and just over $9.00 for the Dhammarajika Orphanage. Overall, a fantastic fundraising effort.

You too can be successful at such an endeavour! All you need is location, permission, card table, flowers/incense, brochures and THE WILL TO SELL, SELL, SELL AND SUCCEED.

If you would like to assist Lainie at the Maxi Foods site or develop your own fundraising stall in similar fashion please contact Lainie on 0409 169 254 to discuss.

May this Temple last for 500 years.

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.

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

The Camberwell Market Stall held on Sunday 27 June 2004 generated the following returns.

Profit $201.50, Raffle $58, Bangladesh Stand $9.00

The sales team for the day was Julian Bamford, David Ley, Frank Carter and Julie O'Donnell.

The Camberwell Market Stall held on Sunday 4 July 2004 generated the following returns.

Profit $60.20, Raffle $74, Bangladesh Stand $8.65

The sales team for the day was Julian Bamford, David Igracki, Frank Carter and Julie O'Donnell.

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

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.

Upwey Shopping Centre Stall

The Chan Academy Australia will hold a regular market stall at Upwey shopping centre.

If any members would like attend, donate craft goods or busk at the stall please advise Lenore. Please pass all those beautiful winter scarves you have been knitting on to Lenore.

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

7. Current Research and Development Interests

Evelin Halls participated in the Multicultural Documentary Heritage Workshop Program on 9-10 June 2004 in Canberra. Below is reproduced a newspaper article that appeared in local newspaper The Mail, on Tuesday 22 June, 2004.

"Top Advice on Preserving Historic Icon

Upwey's Buddhist Discussion Centre houses the John D. Hughes Collection, the oldest Buddha Dhamma reference library in Victoria.

To ensure the collection is preserved for future generation, Evelin Halls from the centre recently visited Canberra to participate in workshop run by chairman of the National Library of Australia Council, Sir James Gobbo.

The workshop, held at the National Library as part of a Multicultural Documentary Heritage Project, was organised in collaboration with the National Archives of Australia.

Ms Halls said the even brought together 45 representatives of culturally diverse community organisations from all states and territories with 29 different language or ethnic groups represented.

"We worked together and learned new skills to help us manage our organisations' archives," said Ms Halls.

Sir James said materials such as photographs, letters, videos, oral history, newsletters, reports, minutes of meetings collected by ethnic communities were an important part of Australia's heritage.

"These items need to be preserved for future generations because they document migrants' experiences of settling in Australia and their significant contribution to Australian life," said Sir James.

"A truly beneficial part of attending the workshop was that the participants could establish a network with people from similar organisations to their own.

"In addition, they made contact with experts in collection management and preservation from institutions such as the National Library, National Archives and State libraries."

To further help ethnic communities the National Library recently published Preserving Australia's Multicultural Documentary Heritage - a practical and easy guide to starting and maintaining an archival collection.

The kit is available at www.nla.gov.au/multicultural/.

The John D. Hughes collection is listed on the Australian Libraries Gateway at www.nla.gov.au/libraries."

8. Information Technology News

PC15A fan

PC15A in the Library is in need of a new fan. The current fan is noisy, which is a sign that it is not working properly will stop working any day.

We need to replace the fan with a new one as soon as possible to ensure that the PC will not overheat.

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

Slippery stairs

The steps outside the new Dining Hall become slippery when wet. Please take care.

Kitchen shelves

As the kitchen shelves have no doors, please take care to cover them when painting or sanding in the Dining Hall to protect their contents.

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, 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

Pennie White has nearly completed her Masters Thesis on the "Use of Information and Communication Technology by the World Buddhist University". Pennie would like to thank all the Members for their support during the last few months.

We congratulate Pennie on her scholarship.

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.