The Brooking Street Bugle

Issue No. 112 (New Series)
ISSN 1321 - 1463

Publication Date: 26 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.


Founder's Day Celebration 9 September 2004

06.00 am Buddha Dhamma Chanting
07.00 am Breakfast
09.30 am Arrival of Members of the Sangha and Guests
10:00am Offerings of Gifts to Sangha Members
10:30 am Welcoming note and Request of Members of the Sangha to give Precepts and Triple Gem refuge

Speeches on our five styles:

Leanne Eames: Friendliness
Frank Carter: Practicality
Pennie White: Professionalism
Julian Bamford: Cultural Adaptability
Evelin Halls: Scholarship

11:00am Dana Offering of Lunch to Sangha Members in our Hall of Assembly
11:30 am Lunch for Guests served in Dining Hall
12:00 pm Ceremonial procession and blessing for the John D. Hughes image, Circumambulation of Stupa and Founder's Day 2004 Group Photograph
1: 00 pm Freeing of White Pigeons
2:00pm Opening of Chan Art Exhibition

Chan Paintings by Master John D. Hughes
Demonstration of Chan Painting by Melba Nielsen
2:30 pm Auction of Chan Paintings

Chan Paintings by Master John D. Hughes

3:00 pm Rest and Garden Tea Party
6:00 pm Dinner for Guests
8:00 pm Bhavana Meditation

All are welcome.


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.


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.


Venerable Guo Jun

Venerable Guo Jun will be in Melbuorne at the end of July and early August. He will be conducting 2 meditation workshops, 2 one-day retreats and 2 Dharma talks during his stay here. Venerable Guo Jun will bring special messages from Venerable Master Sheng Yen to practitioners and disciples.

For details, please contact Paco on 0418 816 286 or 0421 850 290.


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.

Calm Abiding Meditation

Lama Choedak Rinpoche will lead the Eighth Annual Calm Abiding Meditation Retreat from 1-10 October, 2004, at the Virupa Retreat Centre, near Queanbeyan.

For information, call the Tibetan Buddhist Society on Canberra on 02 6238 2088 or 02 6258 0452

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:

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 attend the events)

We need to document Buddha Dhamma events so that we can 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 currently attending the Centre every Monday to Friday 12.30pm to 3.30pm as Assistant. 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 should 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.

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 11 July 2004 generated the following returns.

Profit $43.50, Raffle $74, Bangladesh Stand $18.50

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

The Camberwell Market Stall held on Sunday 25 July 2004 generated the following returns.

Profit $94, Raffle $70, Bangladesh Stand $22

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

Thank you to Julian Bamford and David Ley for the excellent support you give the Camberwell Market Stall each week.

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

Bangladesh Stand Donation

One of our regular customers at the Camberwell Market Stall, Nola Stewart, offered some time ago to raise funds for our Bangladesh Stand at her work at Quantas.

On Sunday 25 July 2004 Nola gave Julian Bamford $64.10 which she had raised at her work through having an auction of some donated items.
Nola is planning more auctions in the near future.

We will ask her to visit the Centre as our guest on Founder's Day 2004.

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

8. Information Technology News

Three Year Information Technology Systems Maintenance & Development Plan

A document titled Three Year Information Technology Maintenance & Development Plan (working title) has been commenced.The file reference is LAN2:/IT3ypl04.rtf

We request the help of the Chief God of Information Technology and his retinue in the developmnet of this plan and its implementation.

The Three Year IT Plan (short title) will include a SWOT analysis of our current IT system, IT development an upgrade requirements, ongoing maintenance plan and how we intend to fund the plan.

The plan will be developed by our IT Management Team: Evelin Halls, Enterprise Development Manager; Kamfatt Lin, Systems Engineer; Frank Carter, Vice President; Anita Hughes, Abbot; Julian Bamford President; and Member Paul Tyrell.

All Members are welcome to assist in this important project.

Recycled A4 paper

We have a large supply of recycled A4 paper which was offered for use at the Centre during the Prajna Paramitta Teachings.

Unfortunately this recycled paper was unsuitable for our laser printers as it caused frequent paper jams.

This paper is suitable for our photocopier and a supply of the paper has been placed in the cupboard underneath the photocopier in the Sariputta Room.

Please remember that it can only be used on the photocopier and not the laser printers. A note to this effect has been written on the outer paper bags the paper is wrapped in.

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

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)

World Fellowship of Buddhists Regional Centre Questionnaire

On 22 July we forwarded the print copy of our World Fellowship of Buddhist Regional Centre Questionaire 2004 with sample documents published over the 2002-2004 period. We also forwarded eight additional documents for the WFB Library.

Our covering letter to the Honorary Secretary-General read as follows:

22 July

Dr. Nantasarn Seesalab,

World Fellowship of Buddhists
616 Benjasiri Park, Sukhumvit 24
Sukhumvit Rd, Bangkok
Thailand 10110

Dear Dr. Nantasarn Seesalab

We hope this letter finds you and all at the World Fellowship of Buddhist Headquarters well and happy.

We have forwarded for you the paper copy of our Centres World Fellowship of Buddhists Regional Centre and/or Affiliate Questionnaire which was previously emailed to you. Also enclosed are our publication samples:

1. Buddha Dhyana Dana Review. Vol 1 No.1
2. Brooking Street Bugle (New Series) Issue No.108, Published 29 April 2004
3. Longhair Australia News Vol 2 No.1 (1 Feb 2003).
4. Public Relations Programs Analysis of the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.
5. Inquiry into the Role of Libraries in the Online Environment.
6. What Our brand Postioning Expresses (Chan Academy Australia)
7. Australian Buddhist General Conference Report. February 2004
8. Buddhist Hour 328, 9 May, 2004 entitled: Dedicating the
merits of this 2548th (CE 2004) Versak day to all Mothers.

We also included a copy of:

1. Commemorative Volume of the Funeral Ceremony and Celebration of John David Hughes Born 9 September 1930 Dired 29 November 2003. "Well Played Sir Well Played - A Life Well Spent"
2. First Meeting of the Standing Committee on Education of the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.
3. Brooking Street Bugle Issue No. 111 (New Series) 9 July 2004.
4. Press Release: Ferntree Gully Mail, "Top advice on
preserving historic icon", 22 June 2004.
5. Five Day Bhavana Course held 9 to 13 April 2004 at Chan Academy Australia.

Yours in the Buddha Dhamma

Julian Bamford, President
Anita Hughes, Secretary
Chan Academy Australia

The gross weight of the airmail package was 2.15KG. The cost of airmail postage was $38.50.

If any Members would like to contribute toward the cost of postage please see Julian.

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.

Building Works Report for 24 July 2004

Paul Tyrrell, Frank Carter, Simon Bates and Eugene worked together to fit all the skirting boards and window and door architraves to the kitchen dining room on Saturday 24 July 2004.

Prior to fitting these items they were given two coats of paint so that we will not have difficulties painting skirting boards close to the floor.

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.