THE
BROOKING STREET BUGLE
Issue No. 67
(New Series)
ISSN 1321
-1463
Publication
Date: 5 October 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
websites
and the
cultivation of Friendliness, Practicality, Professionalism,
Cultural
Adaptability and Scholarship.
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www.bdcu.org.au |
www.companyontheweb.com/buddhatext |
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www.bdcublessings.net.au |
www.companyontheweb.com/buddhamap |
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www.bddronline.net.au |
www.skybusiness.com/j.d.hughes |
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www.bsbonline.com.au |
www.buyresolved.com.au |
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
This issue is dedicated to those persons killed or injured in the World Trade Centre building in New York USA from the terrorist attack on 11 September 2001.
The Purpose of this Internal Publication
The purpose of this internal publication is to:
1. Advise Members and
others of coming events
2. Monitor and report on
all current activities of each of our Task Units at our Centre
3. Improve our Fundraising
initiatives
4. Show concrete examples
of our five styles of cultivation
5. Provide accurate
information to our website for free distribution
6. Provide advice of
Occupational Health and Safety
7. To declare and
celebrate milestones in our globalisation practice
Copyright
Provisions
The Brooking Street Bugle is for Free Distribution. It contains Buddha Dhamma material and is provided for the purpose 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. Please keep it in a clean place.
"The gift of Dhamma excels all other gifts".
© Copyright. The Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.
6. Appeals and Special Projects
7. Current Research and Development Interests
9. Information Technology News
10. Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
11. Corporate Governance & Reporting (CGR)
12. International Dhamma Activities (IDA)
13. Local Area Planning & Asset Management (LAPAM)
CGR, Corporate Governance and Reporting Task unit of the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.
e-commerce, electronic commerce
ERD, Entity Relationship Diagram used in database design
GST, Goods and Services Tax, is a multi-staged value added tax. It is collected at all stages of the production and distribution process. Registered organisations can claim credits for the
GST paid on purchases. The final GST liability lies with the end consumer. (Baker Solutions Group, 2000)
HTML, Hypertext Markup Language, a coding language used for documents on the world wide web
HTML bookmark, Hypertext Markup Language bookmarks are hyperlinked words within web pages of a website that allow the user easy navigation
internet, An international computer network that links other computer networks and even personal computers (Bullock & Stallybrass, 1999) also known as the world wide web.
normalisation of data, a process to stabilize data in a relational database
practicality, noun, (a) the quality of being practical, (b) a practical matter or affair (The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, 1993)
professionalism, 1 The body of qualities or features, as competence, skill, etc., 2 Engagement in an occupation (The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, 1993)
S.R.N.Div 1, State Registered Nurse, Division One.
tiara, Item of jewelery worn on top of the head.
unabridged, not abridged or shortened; complete (The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, 1993)
web host, the company who provides a server onto which a particular website is uploaded
The Company the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. operates under the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's Company Code in accordance with our Articles of Association and Memorandum of Association.
Directors of the Centre
Julian Bamford, B.A. App.Rec.
Anita Svensson, S.R.N.Div1
Evelin Halls
The Directors, Office Bearers and Vice Presidents are responsible to a General Committee comprising all financial Members of the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.
Office Bearers
Julian Bamford, B.A. App.Rec. - President
Pam Adkins B.Bus.Ass.Dip.Bus - Treasurer
Anita Svensson, S.R.N.Div1 - Secretary
Vice Presidents
John D. Hughes Dip.App.Chem.T.T.T.C. GDAIE - International Dhamma Activities
Anita Svensson, S.R.N.Div1 - Corporate Governance & Reporting
Frank Carter B.Ec. - Local Area Planning & Asset Management
Joint Vice Presidents
Julian Bamford, B.A. App.Rec - International Dhamma Activities
Lisa Nelson - Corporate Governance & Reporting
Special Positions
John D. Hughes Dip.App.Chem.T.T.T.C. GDAIE
Teacher of Buddha Dhamma Practices
Editor Buddha Dhyana Dana Review
Executive Producer Buddhist Hour Radio Broadcast
Pennie White B.A.Dip.Ed.
Assistant Editor Buddha Dhyana Dana Review
Lisa Nelson
Assistant Secretary Corporate Governance & Reporting
Evelin Halls
Manager Enterprise Technology
Vanessa Macleod B.A.M.A.
International Liaison Officer
Information Officer
Anita Svensson, S.R.N.Div1
Manager Occupational Health & Safety
Frank Carter B.Ec.
Joint Manager Occupational Health & Safety
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05-10-01 |
Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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07-10-01 |
Buddhist Hour radio Broadcast |
11.00am-12midday |
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08-10-01 |
Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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08-10-01 |
General Meeting |
8:30pm |
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09-10-01 |
Prajna Paramita Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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12-10-01 |
Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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14-10-01 |
Buddhist Hour radio Broadcast |
11.00am-12midday |
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15-10-01 |
Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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16-10-01 |
Prajna Paramita Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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19-10-01 |
Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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21-10-01 |
Buddhist Hour radio Broadcast |
11.00am-12midday |
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22-10-01 |
Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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23-10-01 |
Prajna Paramita Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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26-10-01 |
Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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28-10-01 |
Buddhist Hour radio Broadcast |
11.00am-12midday |
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29-10-01 |
Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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30-10-01 |
Prajna Paramita Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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27-12-01 |
Five Day Bhavana Course commences |
All Day |
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31-12-01 |
Five Day Bhavana Course concludes |
All Day |
The Buddhist Vihara Victoria Incorporated has invited our Teacher, John D. Hughes and Members to attend the Buddhist Vihara Victoria Incorporated's Kathina Ceremony.
The Buddhist ceremony of Kathina or the offering of the sacred Robe ceremony is one of the major events in the Buddhist calendar celebrated by Buddhist Monks all over the world.
The ceremony will be held on 13 October 2001 at 10.00am at the English Language School Thomas Street, Noble Park, 3174.
Workshop on how to craft Tiaras
We intend to manufacture jeweled Tiaras as a source of funds.
A workshop on how to craft Tiaras is being run by Leila Lamers on Saturday 6 October 2001 from 2.00pm to 3:00pm.
Students attending this practical workshop will need to bring the following tools:
1 pair of long nose pliers
1 pair of snub nose pliers
side cutters
a strong Stanley knife.
Offerings to Chief Kitchen God
We are presently training Members on how to operate in the kitchen according to the Chief Kitchen God.
Members in the Kitchen must do offerings before food and drink preparation and after food and drink preparation.
It is important to have a clean kitchen so we may offer good, nutritious food to our goodly co-mates. The kitchen must be cleaned regularly, the benches wiped several times each day, the floor vacuumed, then mopped and the refrigerator cleaned out daily.
Members contribute a token of twenty cents for each cup of tea, coffee or other beverage which they consume or offer, except for water which is free. The money is deposited into dana jars labelled for this purpose. They are located on the dining table in Suite 3.
6. APPEALS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
Marketing and Sales of Tiaras on Buyresolved Website
The marketing and sales of Tiaras on the internet will be provided using the website: www.buyresolved.com.au, which is owned by John D. Hughes and Associates Pty Ltd.
John D. Hughes and Associates Pty Ltd. will act as an agent for the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. who will supply the Tiaras.
A fee equal to 5% net profit on the sale of each Tiara will be paid to John D. Hughes & Associates Pty Ltd., to reimburse the website owner for the use of the website payment and any online credit card transaction facility that may be set up on this web site.
The Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. will arrange for postage and handling associated with each sale.
Payment of GST will be worked out by Frank Carter.
This arrangement will be formalised in a written understanding to be signed by the two parties: Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. and John D. Hughes and Associates Pty Ltd.
Julian Bamford will investigate and report on the current options, setup, operating costs and bank fees associated with provision of credit card payment facilities for the sales of goods and services, or donations to the Centre made via this web site.
Purchase of tools by John D. Hughes
John D. Hughes has purchased sets of pliers, including two sets of long nose pliers, two snub nose pliers, side cutters and other tools.
The tools are to be used by Members for the Tiara workshops (manufacture of the 1000 Tiaras) and future projects.
The pliers are the property of John D. Hughes, and each set is to be marked with a gold 'spot' which is the colour code indicating 'Property of John D. Hughes.
The tools are located in Suite 10A.
Colour Coding system for marking and storage of tools
A colour coding system for the Marking and Storage of Tools is being implemented to identify: 1. who the tools belong to, and 2. which area they should be stored in/returned to.
Each tool will be marked with a coloured spot to identify which Task Unit, area or person they belong to.
The system will start with the marking of John D. Hughes new Long Nosed Pliers with a gold 'spot'.
The Colour Codes are:
Gold - John D. Hughes
Black - Ch'an Academy
Red - Corporate Governance & Reporting (CGR)
Yellow - International Dhamma Activities (IDA)
Green - Local Area Planning & Maintenance (LAPAM)
Movie Night
The Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. is holding a fundraising film night on Sunday 7 October 2001 at 6:00pm at Balwyn Cinema, 231 Whitehorse Road Balwyn. The movie is America’s Sweethearts.
America’s Sweethearts is a romantic comedy about the American version of royalty - the celebrity couple. On and Off screen couple, Gwen and Eddie, are America’s number one, A-list couple. But after a bitter spilt, the couple still have to go out and promote the movie they made together. Directed by Joe Roth (While You Were Sleeping) and written by Billy Crystal, this film is enormously entertaining with occasional twists.
Please contact Pam Adkins, Lenore Hamilton or Lainie Smallwood to purchase tickets.
A4 Paper
In order to maintain a reliable supply of A4 paper Frank Carter has purchased a bulk supply of 75 reams of A4 Reflex Photocopy paper at $5.33 per ream including GST. Total cost was $399. Storage of the paper is at Frank Carter's house.
Rose Bush Sales
Our Rose Bush Sales fund raising project, with permission from Consumer and Business Affairs Victoria for Members to sell roses to the public, has generated sales of 328 Rose Bushes to Members and friends to date.
A bulk order of 114 rose plants were sold to the local branch of the Horticultural Society, arranged by Frank Carter through our neighbour Marilyn.
We have Rose plants available in three colours, white, pink and white with pink edge, potted into 175mm round plastic pots.
The project is a major opportunity to raise funds for the Centre from persons outside our own Members. Our profit target is $5000 and Members are encouraged to make a sustained effort to maximise your sales.
The sale price per rose to the public is $6.00 including GST. If 20 Members sell 40 roses each we will meet our target.
A special offer is available to Members who will receive four roses for free and may purchase additional roses for $5.00 each including GST.
Moneys raised will help finance our new kitchen and dining room.
Orders for our roses are going well.
Please give your order sheets to Frank as soon as possible so that delivery and payment can be arranged.
Members can obtain Rose Sales Sheets and information forms from either Rilla Oellien, Lisa Nelson or Frank Carter.
Gift of Rose Plants to other Temples
On Friday 5 October 2001, Members Frank Carter, Rilla Oellien and Lisa Nelson delivered about 100 Rose plants as gifts to six Buddhist groups and Temples located in the suburbs of Springvale, Noble Park and Narre Warren.
The Venerable Thich Thien Tam of Hoa Ngiem Temple in 444 Springvale Road, Springvale South, donated 6 large blue ceramic pots to our Centre. These pots are of a traditional Vietnamese design and have been placed in the small garden along the rear wall of the Sariputta room. The pots have been filled with potting mixture and Rose bushes have been planted in each.
On 19 September 2001, Frank Carter delivered 108 rose plants to Master Lin as a gift from our Centre to his new Kinglake Temple. Master Lin has a collection of several hundred other plants at his home that are to be transplanted to Kinglake at a later time.
Master Lin expressed his thanks and gratitude for the gift of roses.
Collection of Beverage Costs
Members are requested to place 20 cents per drink into the jars provided, there is no charge for Monks or the Teacher.
From 9 July 2001 to 30 September 2001, a total of $219.70 was collected. Milk purchased with money from the jars totalled $95.15 This has been recorded by the Treasurer and the balance of $124.55 was banked this week.
If Members use this money to buy milk, tea, coffee, sugar or bread, they ought place the receipt in the jar. State on the receipt that the money was from the jar.
If you wish to donate milk, tea, coffee, sugar or bread, please place a receipt in the jar with your name on the receipt stating that this is a donation.
Founder's Day 2001 Auction of Ch'an Paintings
We are self-funding and look for selling opportunities.
The sales target set for the auction of John D. Hughes paintings on Founder's Day 2001 was exceeded. Eleven of the eighteen paintings presented for sale at the auction were sold on the day. The total sales for paintings sold at the auction and in the following week was $8420 including GST.
The Centre will receive a generous commission on the paintings sold ranging from a maximum of 50% after GST for paintings for which cash is paid to a reduced commission for painting sold on credit terms.
We thank John D. Hughes and Associates Pty Ltd. for the structure to provide the paintings for sale at the auction.
Founder's Day 2002 Auction of Ch'an Paintings by John D. Hughes
Following the success of the Founder's Day 2001 Auction of our Teachers Ch'an paintings, the 9 September General Meeting of the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. carried the following motion:
That the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. hold an auction of paintings to be held on 9 September 2002. Carried.
6. CURRENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INTERESTS
International Conference on Religious Cooperation
John D. Hughes and Anita Svensson returned from Taiwan and the International Conference on Religious Cooperation on Sunday 23 September.
During the conference John delivered a paper entitled “An Australian Meaning of “A Fair Go For All”.
The unabridged version of the paper can be viewed online in the latest issue of the Buddha Dhyana Dana Review - Vol. 11 No.2 at www.bddronline.net.au
The Declaration of Commitments made my delegates as a result of the conference can be found in Radio Broadcast 191 dated 30 September at www.bdcublessings.net.au
Photographs taken during the conference can be viewed online in the Buddha Dhyana Dana Review Vol. 11 No.2 at www.bddronline.net.au and in the online version of this issue of The Brooking Street Bugle at www.bsbonline.com.au.
Our Teacher's Health Improves
Our Teacher's health continues to improve. He was able to eat suitable vegetarian food in Taiwan have sufficient rest with the help of his wife and other attendants.
May our Teacher and his wife have long life, good health and happiness, and continue to teach the Buddha Dhamma to Devas and Humans.
8. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NEWS
New CGR Database
The new Corporate Governance and Reporting (CGR) Database is being designed by Evelin Halls and Lainie Smallwood. The software being used is Microsoft Access 97.
In order to construct a stable database, thorough research of what the Centre needs was done followed by the drawing of an ERD (Entity Relationship Diagram) as well as Normalisation of the data. Tables will be linked so that queries can be performed.
The new database will be available before the end of October 2001.
Training in how to use the database will be provided by Lainie Smallwood and Evelin Halls.
Website visits
The total recorded visits to our websites to 27 September 2001 was 4530.
These figures exclude the buddhatext and j.d.hughes websites which do not have site meters, and the bsbonline website which has just come on line.
The visits to www.bsbonline.com.au as of 3 October were 31 with 14 visits for the week.
Details of Visits to Individual Sites:
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Website |
Total Visits Recorded |
Visits this week |
Average length of stay |
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bdcublessings |
1,807 |
35 |
5 min 11 secs |
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bdcu |
1,891 |
35 |
3 min 22 secs |
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bddronline on bdcu |
383 |
10 |
4 min 42 secs |
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bddronline |
95 |
10 |
5 min 37 secs |
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buddhamap |
300 |
9 |
4 min 33 secs |
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buddhisthour on bdcublessings |
402 |
0 |
4 min 15 secs |
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bsb on buddhamap |
225 |
5 |
5 min 56 secs |
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john.d.hughes |
147 |
6 |
2 min 19 secs |
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Totals |
5250 |
110 |
4 min 29 sec's |
Brooking Street Bugle Online
With the establishment of our ninth website, the Brooking Street Bugle On Line' at www.bsbonline.com.au, we uploaded twenty five issues of The Brooking Street Bugle onto the website - No. 47 to 66 (New Series).
The Brooking Street Bugle previous online location www.companyontheweb.com/buddhamap will continue to hold the Current Issue of the BSB for 12 months, plus a link to the Brooking Street Bugle On Line to view all past issues back to Issue No.47 of the new series.
New Website Host for the Brooking Street Bugle On Line
The Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.'s website www.bsbonline.com.au is hosted by Webb Access Pty Ltd and its website www.webaccess.com.au.
The hosting company's address is:
Webb Access Pty Ltd. - Web Access.
http://www.WebAccess.com.au
Suite 2, 497 Burke Road,
Hawthorn East, Victoria 3123 Australia.
Tel: +61 (03) 9822 7773 and Fax +61 (03) 9822 0767
How to insert bookmarks (anchors) into HTML documents using Star Office
1.Place cursor before destination (where you want the bookmark) in your document.
2.Go to "Insert" on the tool-bar, and select "Bookmark", from the drop-down menu.
3.Type in an easy-to-remember name for your bookmark.
4.Click OK. (N.B. There will be no indication, such as highlighting, that your bookmark is in place).
5.Go to the text (e.g. index heading) which you want to hyperlink to your bookmark and highlight it.
6.Go to "Insert" on the tool-bar, and select "Hyperlink", from the drop-down menu.
7.Type in your easy to remember bookmark name the centre box entitled "Target in Document"
8.Click "Apply" at the bottom left-hand corner of the box.
9. Test your hyperlink
Thank you to Evelin Halls and Leanne Eames for developing these how to instructions for our webmasters.
Writing and Editing of Documents for Internet Use
Please avoid using the tab key as much as possible when writing documents. This is especially important for texts that will be uploaded onto our websites, such as the radio scripts and the Brooking Street Bugle.
For example, reports can be put into tables rather than using the tab key to create columns; the 'Coming Events' can also easily be written in a table; and statistics reports at the end of radio scripts don't need to be in a table or have tabs at all.
The reason for avoiding the tab key is that HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) does not recognise the tabs.
When documents get converted into HTML, all tabs get thrown out, causing the document to become unformatted. Avoiding the tab key will save hours of work for the webmasters so please practise our new 'no tab key' standard.
PC4 Upgrade
PC4 RAM has been upgraded to 64 Mb.
PC1A Upgrade
The faulty CD-ROM in PC1A has been replaced with a serviceable 24 speed CD-ROM reader.
10. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY NEWS (OH&S)
Walk in Wardrobe
Do not place items on the top shelf of walk in wardrobe. The light is very close to the top shelf. Persons doing this will place themselves and other at risk.
11. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & REPORTING (CGR)
Colour Code: Red
CGR Manager: Anita Svensson
CGR Task Unit Members: Pam Adkins, Julian Bamford, 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: 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 N.S.W.;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; liaise with neighbours to create goodwill and to liaise with local newspapers to advise of upcoming events.
Roster
A new roster has been written. There are 22 items listed in the rosters. These are:
1. Meals
2. John D. Hughes & Anita’s Attendants
3. Offerings on Altars
4. Cleaning
5. President’s Roster
6. Children’s Transport
7. Children’s Needs
8. Firewood Supply
9. Recording Dhamma Talks & Special Events
10. Administration Duties
11. Chanting
12. Library Cataloguing
13. Fire Prevention
14. Finances
15. Production of Radio Scripts
16. Broadcast 'Buddhist Hour'
17. Guest Speakers for Radio Talks
18. Audio Visual Record of Weekly Events
19. Garden Maintenance
20. Building Development
21. Website Development
22. Occupational Health & Safety
Food Roster
A 10 day food roster has been typed and placed into the Roster book for offering meals.
General Meeting
The next general Meeting of the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. will be held on Monday 8 October 2001 at 8.30pm.
All Members are requested to attend. Members who are unable to attend are asked to submit their apologies by email to the Secretary by Saturday 6 Oct.
12. 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, Leanne Eames, Evelin Halls, Jocelyn Hughes, Vanessa Macleod, Julie O’Donnell, Rilla Oellien, Amber Svensson and Anita Svensson.
IDA Task Unit Responsibilities: To maintain WFB liaison; to arrange Dhamma and Prajna Paramita Teachings; chanting, pujas, translations; to maintain and preserve the John D. Hughes Collection; to organise audio and video recordings of teachings and events; to develop and maintain the Centre’s IT systems, data warehouse, LAN and websites; 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.
A Reception in Celebration of the National Day of the Republic of China
Mr. Benjamin Liang, Director - General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Melbourne and Miss Shari Liang have requested the pleasure of our Teacher Mr. John D. Hughes and his wife Anita and our President Mr. Julian Bamford to join with them at 'A Reception in Celebration of the National Day of the Republic of China'.
It is to be held at the Savoy Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hotel, 123 Collins Street, Melbourne from 6.00pm to 8.00pm on Wednesday 10 October 2001.
Julian Bamford will drive John D. Hughes and Anita to the event. Lisa Nelson will be Abbot.
Guest Speakers for Buddhist Hour
On Sunday 9 September 2001 Founder’s Day the Radio Show hosted our first a special guest speaker, Upa Upadasa, a member of the steering committee for the Australasian Buddhist Conference June 2002 who spoke about the upcoming conference. Thank you Mr. Upadasa.
Last week our guest speaker was our Director and Enterprise Development Manager Evelin Halls, who spoke about the development of our websites, and announced that we plan to go up to 50 specialised websites. Evelin pointed out that by providing websites many persons may access Buddha Dhamma on a local, national and international level.
In addition, Evelin discussed PHOTOLAN, which is currently being built and will contain many Buddha Dhamma images. Evelin said, images can be a great teaching tool because they can say more than words.
Our next guest speaker will be our Centre's Secretary and Director Anita Svensson.
Buddhist Hour Radio Broadcast
The weekly “Buddhist Hour” radio broadcasts can be heard at 11.00am to 12midday each Sunday on Hillside Radio 87.6FM and 88.0FM in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
To view previous Buddhist Hour radio scripts please visit our website at www.bdcublessings.net.au/radio.html.
Previous Buddhist Hour Radio Scripts include:
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Date of Broadcast |
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How to study successfully by levering your resources. |
Sunday 10 June 2001 |
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Mandalas for learning and use of “Namo” |
Sunday 17 June 2001 |
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Vipassana Meditation |
Sunday 24 June 2001 |
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Use of new technologies for Buddha Dhamma |
Sunday 1 July 2001 |
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Buddha Dhamma Teachings at the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. |
Sunday 8 July 2001 |
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180 not out |
Sunday 15 July 2001 |
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Cultivating Usability of a Specialised Library Heritage |
Sunday 22 July 2001 |
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Cultivating Right View towards Knowing the Audience |
Sunday 5 August 2001 |
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Preparing for Death |
Sunday 12 August 2001 |
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Avoiding mental weakness arising from poor choices in friendship |
Sunday 19 August 2001 |
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The benefits of developing a good heart |
Sunday 26 August 2001 |
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Knowing how to be duteous to your Teacher |
Sunday 2 September 2001 |
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Blessings on Founder's Day for Gods and Humans |
Sunday 9 September 2001 |
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Buddha Dhamma Acting in Everyday Life |
Sunday 16 September 2001 |
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An Australian Meaning of 'A Fair Go For All' |
Sunday 23 September 2001: |
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Religious Cooperation |
Sunday 30 September 2001 |
The Australasian Buddhist Convention Week - Conference 2002
Our Centre is helping the Buddhist Foundation of (Vic) Australia in the planning and organisation of the Australasian Buddhist Convention Week Conference in Melbourne in June 2002.
We currently have five Members working with the Steering Committee and work groups in the areas of Marketing and Promotion, Website Development, Fundraising, Sponsorship and Project Management, to help bring this Buddhist Convention and historic Conference to fruition. Our Members who have been involved on the project to date are Julian Bamford, Jocelyn Hughes, Vanessa Macleod, Libby Dale, Wendy Clancy and Leanne Eames.
John D. Hughes discusses plans with them from time to time.
Please visit the Conference website at www.bfvaust.org to find out more about the Convention, and register your interest in helping and attending the Conference, to be held at the Camberwell Civic Centre, Melbourne on 22 and 23 June 2002.
Ch’an Academy Classes
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CH’AN CLASSES 1pm - 4pm |
SUMI-E CLASSES 10am - 3pm |
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Under the guidance of Ch'an Master John D. |
Taught by Master Andre Sollier |
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Hughes, Ch'an is taught by Julian Bamford and Jan Bennett
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Spring Sunday 28 October 2001 |
Spring Saturday 13 October 2001 |
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Sunday 25 November 2001 |
Saturday 10 November 2001 |
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Summer Sunday 30 December 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.net.au
www.skybusiness.com/j.d.hughes
www.companyontheweb.com/buddhamap
www.companyontheweb.com/buddhatext
www.johnhughes.citysearch.com.au
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13. LOCAL AREA PLANNING & ASSET MANAGEMENT (LAPAM)
Colour Code: Green
LAPAM Manager: Frank Carter
LAPAM Task Unit Members: Julian Bamford, Jan Bennett, Frank Carter, Brendan Hall, Lenore Hamilton, Isabella Hobbs, David Igracki, Leila Lamers, Rilla Oellien and Lisa Nelson
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.
Rose Beds in the Heavenly Garden
Ten blessings are obtained by offering flowers. We need to ensure a supply of flowers for the future.
On Monday and Tuesday of this week, six rose garden beds were created in our Centre's Heavenly Dhamma Garden with 91 rose bushes planted in the new beds.
Four rose beds were created in the Western Pure Land section of the garden with 55 rose bushes planted, and three rose beds created in the Village Square section with 36 rose bushes planted.
Guided by our Teacher John D. Hughes, the work was carried out on Monday by Anita Svensson, Rilla Oellien, Julian Bamford and Rodney Johnson, and on Tuesday by Anita Svensson, Peter Boswell, Rilla Oellien, and Lisa Nelson.
Soil for the three beds is made up of potting mix and barrow loads of composted soil from around the wood heap area and from under the humus heaps.
Each of the six beds of roses will grow into beautiful rose hedges.
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Heavenly Garden Locations |
Location of the Rose Garden Beds |
Number of Roses Bushes Planted |
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Western Pureland Garden |
Western side of the Bamboo fence |
20 in two rows
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North side of the Garden shed |
20 in two rows
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Garden bed one on the right side of the Padmasambhava altar |
10 in two rows |
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Garden bed two on the left side of the Padmasambhava altar |
5 in one row |
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Village Square |
North side of the base of the Reclining Buddha Altar |
20 in two rows |
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In front of the large rainwater tank in the village square |
16 in two rows |
Final Inspection of Sariputta Room
On Thursday 27 September 2001 the Shire Building Inspector did the final Building Inspection of the Sariputta Room.
The building passed the inspection and we will be posted a final approval certificate in the next few days.
This is the official completion of a great and successful building project.
Many devas and humans helped build this beautiful building.
The Sariputta Room is a great blessing to our Teacher, John D. Hughes and Anita Svensson and will be for many years to come.
Rubbish Bins
Please ensure that rubbish bin lid closes fully when placing the rubbish out for collection by the council. On Tuesday, 2 October 2001 one of the bins was not collected as the lid could not close due to overfilling.
Relocation of computer equipment from Suite 10A to Suite 11A
To de-clutter Suite 10A and make room for manufacturing Tiaras and computers, Rodney Johnson and Julian Bamford transported a load of PC terminals, associated computer equipment, a stereo unit and curtains to Suite 11A, which is located at Rodney Johnsons' house in Selby.
The removal of these items has created work space in Suite 10A for five persons to work seated.
Isabella Hobbs
Isabella Hobbs is under medical care since straining her neck at work. Isabella will not be able to assist with any strenuous activity for at least the next 2 months until further notice.
Isabella Hobbs has committed to continue attending the Centre regularly to assist her Teacher, John D. Hughes, continue her Dhamma practice and Merit making. We wish Isabella Hobbs good health, long life and happiness
Amber Svensson
Congratulations to Amber Svensson on an excellent school report for third term. Amber Svensson is committed to helping her Teacher, John D. Hughes and making 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
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Funds Appeal
To make a donation please complete and return this form to :
The Secretary, Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd., 33 Brooking Street, Upwey, Victoria Australia 3158.
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.
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Gifts are not tax deductible.
International Conference on Religious Cooperation
Taiwan, 18-21 September, 2001
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John D. Hughes and Anita Svensson are farewelled at Melbourne Airport by Members Rilla Oellien and Julie O'Donnel on Sunday September 16, 2001. |
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John D. Hughes and Anita Svensson at Singapore Airport |
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Opening Ceremony of the ICRC Taiwn, September 18, 2001 |
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"We are Family" performing at the Conference Opening Ceremony |
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Choir performance at the Conference Opening Ceremony |
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Prof. Dr. Hamid Ahmad Al-Rifaie, President of the International Islamic Form for Dialogue, speaks at the Opening Ceremony. |
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Venerable Master Ching Shin gives a welcoming speech at the Opening Ceremony |
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Bishop Louis Ncamiso Ndlovu from Swaziland speaks at the Opening Ceremony. |
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Graeme Frank Lyall, Buddhist Council of New South Wales, Australia, presents a message from the Australian Prime Minister, Hon. Mr. John Howard. |
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Taiwanese Children's dance performance at the Opening Ceremony |
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The "Smile of Taiwan" consisting of the flags of all the countries of the world. |
MAY YOU BE WELL AND HAPPY
