THE
BROOKING STREET BUGLE
Issue No. 69
(New Series)
ISSN 1321
-1463
Publication
Date: 5 November 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
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
current activities of each of our Task Units
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. 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.
1.
Glossary
2.
Company Structure
3.
Coming Events
4.
Sangha News
5.
Keynote Opportunities
6.
Appeals and Special Projects
7.
Current Research and Development Interests
8.
John D. Hughes’ News
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)
14.
Members’ News
15.
Sharing of Merit
16.
Funds Appeal
17.
Photographs
Cup Day Public Holiday, Melbourne Cup Day is a famous Horse Race held in Melbourne, Victoria, on the second Tuesday in November
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, 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, R.N.Div1 - Secretary
Vice Presidents
John D. Hughes Dip.App.Chem.T.T.T.C. GDAIE - International Dhamma Activities
Anita Svensson, 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
Pennie White B.A. Dip.Ed.
Assistant Editor Brooking Street Bugle (new series)
Lisa Nelson
Assistant Secretary Corporate Governance & Reporting
Evelin Halls
Manager Enterprise Technology and Webmaster
Vanessa Macleod B.A.M.A.
International Liaison Officer
Information Officer
Anita Svensson, R.N.Div1
Manager Occupational Health & Safety
Frank Carter, B.Ec.
Joint Manager Occupational Health & Safety
Peter Boswell, CPA
Financial Controller
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05-11-01 |
Buddha Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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06-11-01 |
Shurangama Mantra puja taught by Visiting Teacher Francisco So |
9.30am-11.30am |
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06-11-01 |
Shurangama Mantra puja taught by Visiting Teacher Francisco So |
1.30pm-4.30pm |
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06-11-01 |
Prajna Paramita Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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08-11-01 |
Buddha Dhamma Chanting, Last Quarter Moon |
6:30am-7:00am |
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09-11-01 |
Buddha Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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10-11-01 |
Sumie Painting Class taught by Visiting Teacher Master Andre Sollier |
10.00am-3.00pm |
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11-11-01 |
Buddhist Hour radio Broadcast |
11.00am-12midday |
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12-11-01 |
Buddha Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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12-11-01 |
General Meeting |
8.30pm |
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13-11-01 |
Prajna Paramita Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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15-11-01 |
Buddha Dhamma Chanting, New Moon |
6:30am-7:00am |
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16-11-01 |
Buddha Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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18-11-01 |
Buddhist Hour radio broadcast |
11.00am-12midday |
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19-11-01 |
Buddha Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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20-11-01 |
Prajna Paramita Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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23-11-01 |
Buddha Dhamma Chanting, First Quarter Moon |
6.30am-7.00am |
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23-11-01 |
Buddha Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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25-11-01 |
Buddhist Hour radio broadcast |
11.00am-12midday |
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26-11-01 |
Buddha Dhamma Teaching by John D. Hughes |
7.30pm-8.30pm |
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27-11-01 |
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 |
World Sangha Council
Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma visits Australia for the World Sangha Council meeting in Sydney, and comes to Melbourne on 13 November 2001 for a short stay before returning to Sri Lanka.
Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma, accompanied by Vinitha Jayasinghe is visiting our Temple to meet with John D. Hughes and Anita Svensson on Wednesday 14 November 2001 at 1.30pm.
Katthina Ceremony
A Katthina Ceremony organised by The Melbourne Thai Buddhist Temple Inc. of 498 Elgar Road, Box Hill, Victoria was held on Saturday 27 October 2001 at St Leo International College, 1 Hay Street, Box Hill, Victoria.
Seven Members of the Sangha attended the ceremony, three senior Monks visiting from Thailand, Venerables Phra Thamkhunaporn, Phra Rajpariyattisuthee, Phra Maha Pramot Phettheenung and three resident Australian Monks, the Abbot of The Melbourne Thai Buddhist Temple Inc. Phra Khru Sirithamwithet, Phra Maha Boonsom and Phra Maha Chan, Abbot of Wat Buddharam, Brisbane. The novice Nun who attended was Unruan Niamlim.
Phra Khru Sirithamwithet is the new name given to Phra Somwang by the King of Thailand. This new name recognises many years of service performed by the monk for the community.
Pam Adkins, Isabella Hobbs and Frank Carter represented the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. and were fortunate to participate in the robes offering ceremony to the assembly of Monks.
Thank you to the Sangha Members and the Committee of the Melbourne Thai Buddhist Temple Inc. for organising the ceremony and providing lay persons with the opportunity to make this special merit.
The Shurangama Mantra
On Tuesday 6 November 2001, (public holiday) Francisco So will conduct a puja titled "The Shurangama Mantra" for the third time. The first session will commence at 9.30am to 11.30am and the second session will commence at 1.30pm to 4.30pm.
You are welcome to attend. Please bring round flowers, round shaped fruit (sattvic fruit) , round cakes and other suitable sattvic puja offerings. Do not buy onions, garlic or carrots.
6. APPEALS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
Building a More Solid Base around the Buddha Rupa
We are building a more solid framework around the Buddha Rupa located on the Golden Pavilion. Bullet proof glass will be installed on the Southern end. This opens up the view from the Salon D'or.
Metal brackets and bolts have been purchased. Members will commence construction on 6 November 2001 (Cup Day Public Holiday).
Workshop on how to craft Tiaras
Jewels and gemstones are requested as donations to the Centre.
These are required as we are manufacturing jeweled tiaras as a source of funds.
Six tiaras are under construction at present.
The fifth tiara workshop will be held on Wednesday 7 November at 6pm running for one and a half hours. NEW STUDENTS WELCOME. Please advise Leila Lamers if you can attend. Please get involved in this merit making opportunity.
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.
Garage Sale
A Garage Sale will be held on Saturday 24 November 2001 as a fundraising project for the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd..
The Garage Sale will be held at 11 Mahony Street Upwey, Victoria, 3158.
Members are needed to set up, run the sale from 7.00am until 4.00pm and pack up.
Please advise Lenore Hamilton of your availability for the roster.
Members are requested to bring items to sell prior to the 24 November to the above address.
Do not bring clothing or electrical goods.
Database Software Fundraising
We would like to reimburse Frank Carter who purchased a copy of Word 97 so that we have all software needed for our new CGR database available now.
The cost of Word 97 was $200 of which Frank has donated $50.
We need to fundraise $150 and will apply for permission to be obtained to fundraise from the Office of Fair Trading & Business Affairs for a “Guess how many cool mints in the jar? ”
It is a very great opportunity for Members to share in the merit that will be made with the new CGR database.
Thank you Frank Carter for helping to acquire the software needed.
6. CURRENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INTERESTS
A monograph on a Vajrayogini Thanka
Member, Julie O’Donnell is researching this monograph. Her research assistants are Pennie White B.A. Dip. Ed. and Rilla Oellien.
Use of information and communication technology by the World Buddhist University
Pennie White is preparing the final draft of a research proposal on the use of information and communication technology by the World Buddhist University. This proposal will be submitted to her Master of Education supervisor, Bernard Holkner by 1 December 2001.
John D. Hughes is preparing briefing papers for the Five Day Bhavana Course 27-31 December 2001.
9. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NEWS
New CGR Database
The new CGR Database is ready to use for trained Members.
Training in how to use the database will be provided by Lainie Smallwood by appointment. Priority will be given to CGR task unit Members.
Websites News
Our latest Web site is :www.bsbonline.com.au
We intend to discontinue our Web site at www.johnhughes.citysearch.com.au
Our current list of Web sites are:
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
www.buyresolved.com.au
www.bddronline.net.au
www.bsbonline.com.au
10. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY NEWS (OH&S)
Fire Drill
The climate is heating up and the bush fire risk will be high this Summer.
Our next fire drill will be held on Sunday 11 November 2001 at 3.00pm to 5.00pm, see Frank Carter.
Safe Storage of Firewood
Storing large amounts of firewood is a fire hazard.
Frank Carter has arranged a regular supply of good firewood from Demak Timber which can be picked up during summer and stockpiled for next winter.
Members who have a safe space at their house where they can store firewood over summer please advise Frank Carter.
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, Lisa Nelson, Rilla Oellien, Lainie Smallwood.
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
There are 18 items listed in the roster. These are:
1. Meals managed by Rilla Oellien
2. Maintaining stocks of victuals managed by Anita Svensson and Pennie White.
3. John D. Hughes & Anita Svenssons’ Attendants managed by Julian Bamford, Lisa Nelson
4. Offerings on Altars managed by various persons.
5. Cleaning managed by Isabella Hobbs, Lisa Nelson
6. President’s roster managed by John D. Hughes and Julian Bamford
7. Firewood supply managed by Frank Carter
8. Administration duties managed by Lisa Nelson
9. Chanting managed by Anita Svensson
10. Library cataloguing managed by Vanessa Macleod
11. Fire prevention managed by Frank Carter
12. Finances managed by Pam Adkins, Julian Bamford, Peter Boswell
13. Production of The Buddhist Hour Radio Broadcast managed by John D. Hughes
14. Audio visual record of Teachings & key events managed by Julian Bamford, Pennie White
15. Garden development & maintenance managed by John D. Hughes and Julian Bamford
16. Buildings development & maintenance managed by Frank Carter
17. Websites development & maintenance managed by Evelin Halls, Julian Bamford and Pennie White.
18. Occupational health & safety program managed by Anita Svensson, Frank Carter
Next General Meeting
The next general Meeting of the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. will be held on Monday 12 November 2001 at 8.30pm.
All Members are requested to attend. If you are unable to attend please send an internal email with your apologises.
CGR Database
A new database for the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. Corporate Governance and Reporting task unit has been designed and built using Microsoft Access Software by Members Evelin Halls and Lainie Smallwood.
From 1 November 2001 the database is used to store information on contacts, incoming and outgoing correspondence, approved suppliers and internal and external distribution of our documents.
Lainie Smallwood will be available to train Members, beginning with persons belonging to the Corporate Governance and Reporting task unit, to enter data, perform queries and design reports.
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, Rilla Oellien 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.
Guest Speakers for Buddhist Hour
From time to time we interview guests on our Buddhist Hour Radio program.
Next Sunday 11 November 2001 our guest will be Vinitha Jayasinghe who will be interviewed by our President Mr. Julian Bamford.
Vinitha is coordinating the Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma's visit to Melbourne. The Venerable Kusuma is in Australia for the World Sangha Council meeting in Sydney, and will travel to Melbourne on 13 November for a short stay before returning to Sri Lanka.
The Bhikkuni and Vinitha will visit our Temple to meet John D. Hughes and Anita Svensson on Wednesday 14 November at 1.30pm.
Vinitha Jayasinghe is on the Steering Committee of the Australasian Buddhist Convention Week for June 2002, and has arranged for the Bhikkuni to be one of the guest speakers at the Conference.
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.
Recent Buddhist Hour Radio Scripts include:
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Preparing for Operations of War |
Sunday 14 October 2001 |
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Strategies for viewing operations of war |
Sunday 21 October 2001 |
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Reviewing Professional Tasks |
Sunday 28 October2001 |
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The Appearance of Conventional Truth |
Sunday 4 November 2001 |
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. Hughes, Ch'an is taught by Julian Bamford and Jan Bennett |
Taught by Master Andre Sollier |
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Spring Sunday 25 November 2001 |
Spring 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.
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, Rodney Johnson, Lenore Hamilton, 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.
New Rose Plants
Rose plants that were recently planted in our Heavenly Ch'an Garden have now commenced budding. The garden is flowering well as we are not picking flowers until December 2001.
Anita Svensson has commenced with Springvale Residential Aged Care as the Assistant Manager. Anita works 20 hours per week.
Anita Svensson also received a new wardrobe a gift from Helen Appleyard. Anita thanks Helen and all Members who helped in the process of delivering and organising the wardrobe location.
Amber Svensson received 100% for German, A for Photography and 94% for Maths.
Julian Bamford, President of the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. is writing a paper with the working title 'A Buddhist approach to strategic planning in the development of World's Best Practice organisations' and will be completed by December 2001.
Frank Carter representing our Centre recently visited our northern neighbours and gave them a gift of rose plants.
Wendy Clancy, Jocelyn Hughes and Lisa Nelson attended Master Shigyoku, "Young Leaves exhibition of Japanese calligraphy-shoda" on 4 November 2001. There were many calligraphy pieces there by Master Shigyoku and her students.
Rilla Oellien has moved into Frank Carter's house. The kitchen and bathroom have been renovated by Rilla Oellien and Julie O'Donnell.
Lisa Nelson will be getting a job in one week in merchandising.
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, 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.
Buddhist Hour Radio Broadcast Team
Hillside Radio, Bayswater, Victoria on 4 November 2001
Our Radio Team Members pictured in front of Hillside Radio after the broadcast of this weeks program: 'The Appearance of Conventional Truth'
From Left to Right: Lenore Hamilton, Lainie Smallwood, Lisa Nelson, Isabella Hobbs, Evelin Halls, Pennie White and Jocelyn Hughes.
Our Happy Radio Team Members
From Left to Right: Lenore Hamilton, Lainie Smallwood, Lisa Nelson, Isabella Hobbs, Evelin Halls, Pennie White and Jocelyn Hughes.
Our Happy Radio Team after the Broadcast: Lenore Hamilton, Lainie Smallwood, Lisa Nelson, Isabella Hobbs, Evelin Halls, Pennie White and Jocelyn Hughes.
The Information Technology Deva Altar at our Centre.
MAY YOU BE WELL AND HAPPY