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THE BROOKING STREET BUGLE
Issue No. 59 (New Series)
ISSN 1321 -1463

Publication Date: 14 June 2001

Published and Printed by:
The Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.
A.C.N. 005 701 806 A.B.N. 42 611 496 488
33 Brooking Street, Upwey, Victoria Australia 3158. Telephone and Fax +61 3 9754 3334
e-mail address wbu@bdcu.org.au
World Fellowship of Buddhists Regional Centre

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

Editor: John D. Hughes Dip.App.Chem.,T.T.T.C., GDAIE
Vice-president, World Fellowship of Buddhists
Assistant Editor: Pennie White BA. Dip Ed

NAMO TASSA BHAGAVATO ARAHATO SAMMASAMBUDDHASSA

Buddha Rupa in our Centre's Ch'an Garden

The Prajnaparamita image, is one of three at our Centre. It is pictured in the reading Room with the Four Heavenly Musicians and Rare Tibetan hand written Dharma Scrolls.

The Purpose of this Publication

The purpose of this publication is to:

1. Advise Members and others of coming events

2. Monitor and report current activities at our Centre

3. Improve our Fundraising initiatives

4. Advise interested parties of our philosophy and practice, to improve our customer relations

5. Publish key speeches on our progress

6. Show concrete examples of our fuve styles of cultivation

7. Provide accurate information to our website for free distribution

INDEX

1. Glossary

2. Coming Events

3. Sangha News

4. Keynote Opportunities

5. Information Technology News

6. Fundraising Appeals and Special Projects

7. John D. Hughes’ News

8. Current Research and Development Interests

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. Sharing of Merit

Photographs

1. GLOSSARY

MS=A registered trademark or trading name of Microsoft

HDD=Hard Disk Drive

RAM=Random Access Memory

Mb=Megabyte

2. COMING EVENTS

14-06-01	Speed Reading Training in Suite One (one hour sessions)	10.00am and 2.00pm
15-06-01	Speed Reading Training in Suite One (one hour sessions)	10.00am and 2.00pm
15-06-01	Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm – 8.30pm
17-06-01	Buddhist Hour Radio Broadcast	11.00am – midday
18-06-01	Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm – 8.30pm
19-06-01	Prajna Paramita Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm – 8.30pm
21-06-01	New Moon Chanting	6.30am-7.30am
22-06-01	Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm – 8.30pm
24-06-01	Buddhist Hour Radio Broadcast	11.00am – midday
24-06-01	Ch'an Methods class taught by Julian Bamford & Jan Bennett	1.00pm-4.00pm
25-06-01	Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm – 8.30pm
26-06-01	Prajna Paramita Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm – 8.30pm
29-06-01	Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm – 8.30pm
01-07-01	Buddhist Hour Radio Broadcast	11.00am – midday
02-07-01	Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm – 8.30pm
03-07-01	Prajna Paramita Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm – 8.30pm
06-07-01	Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes	7.30pm – 8.30pm

Other speed reading class times can be made by appointment

3. SANGHA NEWS

Master Lin visited the Centre 11 June 2001 at 1.15pm. His driver was Rilla Oellien. John D. Hughes introduced Master Lin to Francisco So who was running a puja at the same time.

4. KEYNOTE OPPORTUNITIES

English Teaching Opportunities

The Korean Monk, Venerable Hong San will be taught the English Language in Study Area #2 the Ch’an Academy (Salon D'or). Our Teacher requests all suitable Members help with this meritorious activity.

5. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NEWS

Vet Software

Five extra licences of VET have been obtained. We are now running 15 PC’s (4 stand alone and 11 on the LAN).

Buddha Dhyana Dana Review Online

Buddha Dhyana Dana Review Online now has a registered domain name: bddronline.net.au

Screen Capturing

A program to capture PC screen shots has been installed on PC5A. This program will be used to create user manuals for our various software programs.

It is called Screenseize and is published by P.C. User Magazine which is owned by Ziff Davis U.S.A. This program is freeware.

PC2A - new computer

New computer PC2A has been installed in the administration office #1. It’s primary function is for external e-mailing. PC2A is not connected to the Local Area Network.

Hardware specifications:

Compaq Deskpro 575

Pentium 75 Mhz Processor

805 Mb HDD

32 Mb RAM

Digital 14" SVGA Monitor

Keyboard, mouse, keyboard

KTX 33.6 K external modem

Software Specifications:

Windows 95

MS Internet Explorer 5.5

MS Internet Outlook 5.5

Lotus Wordpro 97

New Hard Drive for PC5A

One hard drive on PC5A has been replaced and the unit has been fully re-loaded with all relevant software. PC5A is used for CD burning. We have burnt and labelled 17 CD’s this week. Many Members are being taught to use this equipment. We use Kodak CD-R Gold Ultima, 74 minute, 650 Megabite disk for preference. We are seeking donations of blank CD’s.

Kodak Camera Software

Use of digital photographs is part of our culture. The Kodak DC 240 Camera Software and Kodak Picture Easy Software 3.1 have been loaded onto PC4 by Evelin Halls and Julian Bamford and to PC5A by Rodney Johnson.

Persons who have been trained to use this software are Leanne and Julian. At least another eight Members will be trained to use this software.

Kodak Camera Serial Cable 8837353

The lead for downloading digital photographs from the camera to PC is stored with the digital camera in Suite 2A. A second lead has been ordered for PC4 for Kodak Express, Knox City. Cost including GST is $48.95.

Licences for the IrfanView 32-Bit Graphic Viewer Software

Most of our use of this software is as a not for profit organisation. However, in future times we will sell CD’s.

We intend to pay for four commercial user licenses for the IrfanView 32-Bit Graphic Viewer Software. The user licences will be purchased for:

1. John D. Hughes

2. Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. times 2

3. John D. Hughes & Associates Pty Ltd.

Payment is made by US$10, or Dm 20 cash for each licence.

Graphic Viewer Software InfranView training

Brendan Hall delivered a training session for Julian Bamford on how to use the Graphic Viewer Software called IrfanView. Some of the applications used were:

1. view digital images burned onto CD

2. sharpen image

enhance colour

resize image

save as as jpeg files

6. FUNDRAISING APPEALS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS

Federation 100 Hours Project

Our Centre has been offered the services of a lawyer to provide us with 20 hours free legal advice and guidance by The Public Interest Law Clearing House (PILCH).

Several months ago we applied to the Federation 100 Hours Project for legal help in the area of establishing a legally secure basis for our development and growth under the Shire of Yarra Ranges Planning Regulations.

The Federation 100 Hours Project was set up by the Victorian State Government to provide free professional assistance to local charities and volunteer associations in the State of Victoria during 2001. This is one of Victoria’s activities to celebrate and commemorate the 100th anniversary of Federation.

As a result of our application to the Federation 100 Hours Project we have been contacted by PILCH who have offered to arrange lawyers to assist us free of charge.

7. JOHN D. HUGHES NEWS

John D. Hughes will visit the Cowes on Wednesday 27 June and Thursday 28 June 2001 to paint the Nobbies.

8. CURRENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INTERESTS

PhotoLAN Project

Evelin Halls and a Monash University lecturer are about to undertake data base development for use with our PHOTOLAN project.

9. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY NEWS (OH&S)

Members are reminded to wear protective gloves on suitable occasions

Pam Adkins reported trouble with her thumbs. One she burnt on the kitchen stove and the other she picked up a splinter in the kitchen.

First Aid Training

Anita Svensson Registered Nurse Division 1 is available to provide first aid training to members on Saturday mornings from 9.30 am to 10.30 am. and Tuesday evenings after Prajna Paramitta Teachings.

10. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & REPORTING (CGR)

Colour Code: Red

CGR Manager: Anita Svensson

CGR Task Unit Members: Pam Adkins, Julian Bamford, Tim Browning, Frank Carter, Leanne Eames, Evelin Halls, Lenore Hamilton, Isabella Hobbs, Clara Iaquinto, Rodney Johnson, Lisa Nelson, Rilla Oellien, Lainie Smallwood and Amber Svensson

CGR Task Unit Responsibilities: To handle correspondence; to adhere to legal requirements of corporate affairs, accounts, meetings, Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S); to schedule events; to organise attendants for staffing the Centre; to maintain databases; to maintain office supplies; and to communicate with government departments.

Speed Reading Training Recommended

We recommend all Members undertake our Speed Reading Course. This is provided free of charge to Members.

Lisa Nelson has written a report on the progress of Members undertaking the Speed Reading Classes. This file can be read on the LAN file reference: I:/cgr/sreadrp

Administration Office #One

We use space wisely. The 17.25m2 of floor space for the Administration Office #One was refurbished over the June Five Day Course 2001 by a team of Members lead by Anita Svensson and Lisa Nelson.

A screen has been placed to add to worker’s privacy.

Because much large office equipment must fit into the Administration Office #one, we measured the equipment and drew to scale a map of the area and the office equipment.

Using this method we were able to see what optimum positioning using the available space. We moved the heavy equipment with ease. PC1Aand PC13A (LAN connected) and PC2A(Internet connected) are available for use in the office.

Thank-you to John D. Hughes, Rodney Johnson, Frank Carter, Vanessa Macleod, Lenore Hamilton, Pam Adkins and Amber Svensson for helping design our infrastructure.

The new office meets OH&S work I.T. standards and is a more pleasant work area. It is less cluttered than what it was previously.

General Meeting

BUDDHIST DISCUSSION CENTRE (UPWEY) LTD.

ACN 005 701 806 ABN 42 611 496 488

World Fellowship of Buddhists Regional Centre, 33 Brooking Street, Upwey, Victoria Australia 3158, Telephone / Facsimile: +613 9754 3334 Website : www.bdcu.org.au, www.bdcublessings.one.net.au Email: wbu@bdcu.org.au

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF THE BUDDHIST DISCUSSION CENTRE (UPWEY) LTD. HELD AT 33 BROOKING STREET, UPWEY, 3158 ON Sunday 10 June 2001

Ref: PC1A Word Pro-i:\cgr\cadsc\meeting\gmjune01

MEMBERS PRESENT: Pam Adkins, Julian Bamford, Tim Browning, Frank Carter, Vince Cavuoto, Lisa Nelson, Rilla Oellien, Amber Svensson, Anita Svensson, Lainie Smallwood.

Evelin Halls joined the meeting at 2:19pm

MINUTE SEC: Lisa Nelson

MEETING OPENED: 2:08pm

CHAIRPERSON: Julian Bamford

APOLOGIES: John D. Hughes, Lenore Hamilton, Isabella Hobbs, Julie O’Donnell

MOTION: That the Minutes of the Last General Meeting held 6 May 2001 as read be accepted.

MOVED: Frank Carter SEC: Anita Svensson CARRIED

MOTION: That Catherine Palin-Brinkworth, Brent Kerr, and Georgina Kerr each be accepted as financial Members of the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.

MOVED: Vince Cavuoto SEC: Pam Adkins CARRIED

MOTION: That the statement of Income and Expenditure from 1 January 2001 to 31 March 2001 as tabled be accepted.

MOVED: Rilla Oellien SEC: Frank Carter CARRIED

MOTION: That the Transaction Details by Account from 1 January through 31 March 2001 as tabled be accepted.

MOVED: Pam Adkins SEC: Tim Browning CARRIED

MOTION : That the Correspondence Incoming Report 12 January 2001 to 6 June 2001 as tabled be accepted.

MOVED : Pam Adkins SEC: Evelin Halls CARRIED

MOTION: That the Correspondence Outgoing Report 12 January 2001 to 6 June 2001 as tabled be accepted.

MOVED: Anita Svensson SEC: Rilla Oellien CARRIED

MEETING CLOSED: 2:24pm

DATE OF NEXT MEETING: 29 July 2001, at 2:00pm

Master do list cascades to all other do lists

The Do-List that applies to all CGR task unit Members. Commencing 11 June 2001 week ending 16 June 2001 had 16 AAA priorities, 8AA priorities and 8A priorities. Most of these were done over the five day Course. Anita Svensson will review this list to keep it current.

New Photocopier

We rely on donations of second hand equipment to run our operations.

We wish to thank our Member, Peter Jackson who has donated a secondhand photocopier to the Centre. The copier is a Mita Model 1255DC which is an A4 unit capable of doing reduction from A3 size.

The copier was serviced by Frank Carter and will be delivered to the Centre on Friday 15 June. This copier seems to be giving better copy quality than the one we have been using so we will install as our main copier. The existing copier will become our backup unit.

CD Writing.

Frank Carter recently acquired a HP 8200+ Surestore CD-Writer on behalf of our Centre. This CD-writer allows copying of data such as documents, photos and audio to a blank CD which can then be read and accessed using any other computer CD reader.

This process will enable us digitally capture images and scan photos at high resolution without having to be concerned about the use of hard drive space; backup our data to a more stable media than at present, and allow faster access times to data as it is organized onto CD.

One hundred blank CD’s were purchased with Dana provided by some of our Members. Specifications are as follows for Members wishing to purchase blank CD’s for use at our Centre :- Kodak CD-R Gold Ultima (cat. 403 1597).

Easy Cd-Writer is the software application used to write CD’s. This easy to use software also enables jewel case labels to be generated.

Several Members have been trained in and are competent to use the CD-Writer. They are Julian, Anita, Lisa, and Vanessa. Most Members will be trained in this core competency over the coming weeks.

11. INTERNATIONAL DHAMMA ACTIVITIES (IDA)

Colour Code: Yellow

IDA Manager: John D. Hughes

IDA Vice-President: John D. Hughes,

IDA Joint Vice President: Julian Bamford

IDA Task Unit Members: Pam Adkins, Vince Cavuoto, Leanne Eames, Evelin Halls, Jocelyn Hughes, Vanessa Macleod, Julie O’Donnell, Rilla Oellien, Maria Pannozzo, Orysia Spinner, Amber Svensson and Anita Svensson.

IDA Task Unit Responsibilities: to maintain WFB liaison; to arrange Dhamma and Prajnaparmita Teachings, chanting, pujas, translations; to maintain and preserve the John D. Hughes Collection; to organise audio and video recording of teachings and events; to develop and maintain the Centre’s IT systems, data warehouse, LAN and web sites; to train Members to become webmasters; to develop e-commerce; to produce, edit, publish and distribute the BDDR and BSB; to write and broadcast “Buddhist Hour” Hillside radio scripts; to organise and teach Ch’an classes.

Buddha Dhyana Dana Review Volume 10 Number 3

1400 copies of the BDDR Vol. 10 No 3 has been printed and preparation for The Mailout has begun. Persons wishing to help please see Vanessa and/or Julian this week.

* Photographs available in this issue

Buddhist Hour Radio Broadcast

To view previous Buddhist Hour radio scripts please visit our website at www.bdcublessings.one.net.au/radio.html.

The weekly “Buddhist Hour” radio broadcasts can be heard at 11:00am Sundays on Hillside Radio 87.6FM and 88.0FM and 1620 AM in Victoria, Australia.

The 'Buddhist Hour' radio show is broadcast live on Internet radio at www.gbradio.com on Sundays from 11am to 12pm. This means that persons from all around the world are able to hear the Radio Broadcast that consists of chanting and Buddha Dhamma texts.

Lisa Nelson and Julian Bamford share the position of Program Producer.

Thank you Brendan and Jeanette Grainger at Hillside Radio and to Great Britain Radio and their technicians and webmasters.

Creating Radio Scripts

Please create and save all radio scripts as Rich Text Format only. Rich Text Format is compatible with ISYS Text Retrieval and also suitable for HTML conversion.

A template has been created to facilitate obtaining the correct format for a new radio script.

The template is at I:/IDA/radionew.rtf

All you have to do when creating a new radio script is:

1. open the template called radionew.rtf in Lotus Word Pro

2. update the header, date and script number

3. save as radioX.rtf (insert the current script number for X).

Please always ensure that the script number is in order.

Preparation for PHOTOLAN

The database software is being written.

We are preparing for the building of PhotoLAN, which will require photo's to be stored on CD discs correctly, for a 2 second retrieval target. If a photo is sideways, please rotate it for vertical viewing, before burning onto a CD.

We think it will have three servers as it develops. When burning digital photo images onto CD's, first check to make sure photos are correctly positioned.

Visually check photographs on Kodak Picture Easy Software before download, from camera to PC, as some photos are taken in vertical format and require rotation on download from the camera. Rotate to correct position, save then download to PC for burning to CD.

File Backup Procedure

When files are copied or backed up onto floppy disks, Zip discs or CD’s they should be clearly labelled so that their contents can be easily recognised.

The CD disc machine has software to write details of contents and makes our copyright standard notices at the same time.

Each CD must be labelled with contents and the disks should be dated with the date of production. This labelling procedure will enable us to quickly find CD files stored and will help in the archival of such materials.

Avery Label Wizard Software

The 'Avery Label Wizard Software Version 2.0 CDRom from S1 FC5 (blue filing

cabinet under printer in Suite 1) has been relocated to Suite 2A.

The CD is located on the central software shelving under A.

Ch’an Academy Classes

CH’AN CLASSES 1pm - 4pm		SUMI-E CLASSES 10am - 3pm
Under the guidance of Master John D. Hughes the classes are taught by Julian Bamford and Jan Bennett		Taught by Master Andre Sollier
		Winter
Winter	Sunday 24 June 2001		Saturday 14 July 2001
	Sunday 29 July 2001		Saturday 18 August 2001
	Sunday 26 August 2001	Spring	Saturday 15 September 2001
Spring	Sunday 30 September 2001		Saturday 13 October 2001
	Sunday 28 October 2001		Saturday 10 November 2001
	Sunday 25 November 2001	Summer	Saturday 8 December 2001

Please contact Julian Bamford on 0400-267-330 for further information or to make a booking for all Ch’an Academy

classes.

Our Websites

www.bdcu.org.au

www.bdcublessings.one.net.au

www.skybusiness.com/j.d.hughes

www.companyontheweb.com/buddhamap

www.companyontheweb.com/buddhatext

www.johnhughes.citysearch.com.au

www.buyresolved.com.au

12. LOCAL AREA PLANNING & ASSET MANAGEMENT (LAPAM)

Colour Code: Green

LAPAM Manager: Frank Carter

LAPAM Task Unit Members: Stuart Amoore, Julian Bamford, Jan Bennett, Frank Carter, Vince Cavuoto, Brendan Hall, Lenore Hamilton, Isabella Hobbs, David Igracki, Leila Lamers, Lyne Lehmann, Lisa Nelson and Philip Svensson,.

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

Suite 2A I.T. Storage Area for Software

There is advantages to having a central store room.

During our recent June Five Day Bhavana Course an I.T. software store was setup in Suite 2A. Retrieval times have been improved.

All current software programs are now stored in this location.

Also current and past backup floppy discs, data disks, Zip disks and CD Roms are stored on their own shelves in the same Suite 2A area.

The Kodak camera, Iomega Zip drive and network connection tool kit are now kept in the Suite 2A I.T. store because it is a secure environment.

Current software, and all data disks, Zip discs and backup discs will no longer be stored in any other area of the Centre.

Older software programs which are not installed on any Centre or John D. Hughes computer will be stored in Suite 10A.

Recent painting around the Centre

We live in a Rain Forest. The local weather in the hills is more severe than in Melbourne. Railings need to be painted to protect them from the weather.

The main safety railings on the Emerald Pavilion have been undercoated with white

acrylic paint, and given a first coat of Brunswick Green - Dulux

Weathershield Low Sheen Acrylic. A second coat of the same paint was applied later.

This painting was done by Members Vincenzo Cavuoto, Lainie Smallwood, Amber

Svensson, Philip Svensson and Julie O'Donnell.

The railings on the stairs to the Sariputta Room and railings on the Store stairs have been undercoated with two layers of white acrylic paint.

The stair railings will be painted with Iced Coffee colour paint, the same colour as used on the outside of the the Sariputta Room and Store.

The undercoat painting was done by Members Julie O'Donnell, Lainie Smallwood and Amber Svensson.

13. MEMBERS’ NEWS

14. SHARING OF MERIT

We regularly share merit with the local deities. They help us on all our projects.

Diffusion of Metta or Loving Kindness:

Sabbe Satta;

(May all sentient beings),

Avera Hontu;

(Be free from enmity),

Abyapajjha hontu;

(Be free from ill will ),

Anigha hontu;

( Be free from suffering ),

Sukhi attanam pariharantu;

(Live a happy life ).

MAY ALL BEINGS BE WELL AND HAPPY

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

Photographs

Our Centre's Main Hall of Assembly

Reclining Buddha Image in our Centre's Ch'an Garden

Our Assistant Secretary, Lisa Nelson working in our Hall of Assembly

Our Members Vanessa Macleod and Jocelyn Hughes preparing the Buddha Dhyana Dana Review Volume 10 Number 3 for postage.

Quan Yin Image in our Library

Julie O'Donnell, Frank Carter and Amber Svensson unloading quartz rocks for our Reclining Buddha base

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