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THE BROOKING STREET BUGLE
Issue No. 70 (New Series)
ISSN 1321 -1463

Publication Date: 20 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
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

The Purpose of this Internal Publication

Disclaimer

INDEX

1. GLOSSARY

ISP: Internet Service Provider
T.T.T.C.: Trained Technical Teacher's Certificate
GDAIE: Graduate Diploma in Adult and Industrial Education
E.C.C.V: Ethnic Community Council of Victoria

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2. COMPANY STRUCTURE

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3. COMING EVENTS

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4. SANGHA NEWS

Visit by Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma

On Wednesday 14 November 2001, the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. was blessed by the visit of Ven. Bhikkuni Kusuma. Ven. Bhikkuni Kusuma is a Sri Lankan Nun who is visiting Melbourne after attending the World Sangha Council meeting in Sydney.

Ven. Bhikkuni Kusuma was accompanied to our Centre by Mother Mahaviro, a 10 precept Nun, and Vinitha Jayasinghe. Vinitha is on the Steering Committee of the Australasian Buddhist Convention.

Members offered tea and refreshments to the Ven. Bhikkunis and Vinitha.

Anita Svensson lead Pali and English chanting in the Hall of Assembly for the Bhikkunis and Vinitha.

Our Teacher, John D. Hughes, offered the Ven. Bhikkuni Kusuma Buddha Dhamma books written by Ven. Ajarn Manivong.

John also offered the Ven. Bhikkunis and Vinitha Blessing water, the BDDR Vol 10 No.3, BDC(U) Ltd. brochures, other Buddha Dhamma material and John D. Hughes’ business cards.

John D. Hughes, John D. Hughes' wife, Anita Svensson and Members showed the Ven. Bhikkunis and Vinitha the Heavenly Ch'an Garden.

Our Teacher John D. Hughes, Anita Svensson, Pam Adkins, Julian Bamford, Frank Carter, Leanne Eames, Isabella Hobbs, Lenore Hamilton, Vanessa Macleod, Lisa Nelson, Rilla Oellien and Pennie White were then blessed with a Buddha Dhamma Discourse from the Ven. Bhikkuni Kusuma.

The Buddha Dhamma discourse was derived from the question, 'How can we strengthen our practice?', asked by Pennie White. Pennie has recounted the Teaching and the Teaching can be found at word pro ourref:I/ida/bhikkuni

We thank Ven. Bhikkuni Kusuma, Mother Mahaviro and Vinitha for attending our Centre. May they visit our Centre again and again.

'Countless Silk and Threads - An Exhibition of Chinese Embroidery Treasure'

The Venerable Man Chien requested the presence of our Teacher, John D. Hughes, at the Opening Ceremony of the exhibition 'Countless Silk and Threads - And Exhibition of Chinese Embroidery at the Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery, 141 Queen Street, Melbourne.

The Opening Ceremony is to be held on 24 November 2001, commencing at 10.30am .

The exhibition features a selection of 80 rare embroidered artefacts dating back to the 13th Century.

Director Ms. Evelin Halls and Member Leanne Eames will attend the ceremony on behalf of our Teacher.

Venerable Man Chien is Art Director of the Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery Melbourne, a Division of the International Buddhist College of Victoria Inc. Fo Guang Shan Melbourne, Australia.

For enquiries please contact Venerable Miao Shi on telephone 03 9314 5147, fax number 03 9314 2006.

Rose plants delivered to Buddhist Temples

On Monday 19 November 2001, Frank Carter and Rilla Oellien delivered 135 rose plants to Buddhist Temples in the Northern and Western suburbs of Melbourne.

Many blessings for our Teacher and Members of the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. were received from the Venerable Monks Frank and Rilla visited.

Offerings of rose plants were made to:

Venerable Dao, Melbourne Linh Son Buddhist Congregation, 22 rose plants

Kagyu E Vam Buddhist Institute, 20 rose plants

Venerable Tang, Quang Duc Buddhist Temple, 20 rose plants

Venerable Ton, Bao Vuong Temple, 6 rose plants delivered to Quang Duc

Buddhist Temple

Venerable Santhindriya, North Victorian Buddhist Association, 50 rose plants

Ch'ung Shan, 7 rose plants

Venerable Minh, Thien Duc Vietnamese Temple, 20 rose plants

Venerable Minh offered our Members a number of oranges and apples.

Twenty three Buddhist Temples from many traditions in Melbourne now have roses for their gardens provided by our Centre.

In the next week, ten rose plants will be offered to Buddhist Light International Association of Victoria in Yarraville. This is the last of the copyright roses available for offering to our friends in other Temples.

May these rose plants provide flowers for many years. May the flowers from these plants provide many blessings to the Members and friends of these Temples.

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5. KEYNOTE OPPORTUNITIES

Certificates of Appreciation of voluntary service 2001

This year, 2001, has been declared the International Year of the Volunteer by the United Nations.

The Victorian Government is recognising voluntary service to the community with certificates of appreciation.

On 20 November 2001 at 8:30 pm after Prajnaparamita Teaching at 33 Brooking Street, Upwey, Victoria, eight persons from our organisation will be awarded with Certificates of Appreciation in recognition of their voluntary service to the community in the International Year of the Volunteer by the Victorian Government.

Our Founder, Master John D. Hughes, will award the following Members from our organisation:

Julian Bamford, B.A.App.Rec., Leanne Eames, B.A. M.A., Evelin Halls, Vanessa Macleod, B.A. M.A., Lisa Nelson, Rilla Oellien, Anita Svensson, R.N.Div1 and Pennie White, B.A. Dip.Ed.

These persons were well trained as webmasters for our systems and service our eight websites.

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6. APPEALS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS

The Anita Room

On Wednesday 14 November 2001, under the guidance of John D. Hughes and Anita Svensson, Members started refurbishing Suite 3. On completion, the room was renamed: "The Anita Room".

Thank you to Pam Adkins, Julian Bamford, Peter Boswell, Frank Carter, Evelin Halls, Lenore Hamilton, Rodney Johnson, Lisa Nelson, Julie O'Donnell and Pennie White for helping with the refurbishment.

Peter Boswell donated the white Decorator series, undercoat and wall board sealer paint and Lenore Hamilton donated the Dulux sunbound weathershield long lasting exterior protection with Maxi flex technology low sheen acrylic paint.

Pennie White applied refined Linseed Oil to the chiffonier's cupboards and back.

Precious paintings and pictures were placed on the painted walls. The jewelled Tara and a Quan Yin image previously residing in the Salon D'or were placed into the Anita Room.

Workshop on how to craft Tiaras

The next Tiara workshop will be held on Thursday 21 November 2001 at 7pm. More students are required to attend so several Tiaras can be completed for the Garage Sale on 24 November.

Garage Sale

The Garage Sale will be held on Saturday 24 November from 8am - 4pm. Items for sale include three Heirloom Tiaras $770 each, household goods, books, plants and other items. No electrical goods or clothing will be sold at this garage sale. If Members have any items to sell please see Lenore Hamilton.

Please see Lenore for a copy of the running sheet on Tuesday evening 20 November 2001.

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 fundraise from the Office of Fair Trading & Business Affairs for a “Guess how many cool mints in the jar?” competition. It is a 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.

Congratulatory message to the Honourable John Howard MP

On Monday 12 November 2001, Master John D. Hughes sent a congratulatory facsimile to the Honourable John Howard MP for his Coalition Party third term in office. Master John D. Hughes wrote:

The Honourable Mr. John Howard MP

Prime Minister of Australia

Parliament House

CANBERRA

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE HONOURABLE JOHN HOWARD MP

ON THE ELECTORAL SUCCESS OF HIS COALITION PARTY FOR A THIRD TERM IN OFFICE

On behalf of the World Fellowship of Buddhists and followers of Buddha Dhamma in Australia, we acclaim your historic victory at the recent Federal election held on 10 November 2001.

We have enjoyed productive cooperation and courteous relations with your Ministers and their staff over the years. When issues of mutual interest arise, we look forward to further opportunities to wait on your Ministers.

Since Australia is conducting operations of war against terrorism, we have introduced censorship into the subject matter of our radio broadcasts and information placed on our eight websites.

We wish you and your Ministers every success as the Government of Australia.

Yours respectfully

John D. Hughes Dip. App. Chem. T.T.T.C. GDAIE

Vice President, World Fellowship of Buddhists

Founder, Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.

A copy of this letter was also emailed and facsimiled to the Honourable President Phan Wannamethee, World Fellowship of Buddhists Headquarters in Thailand on Tuesday 13 November 2001.

National Ethnic Broadcasters

On Friday 9 November 2001, our President Julian Bamford (B.A. App Rec.) and Evelin Halls, Director and Manager Enterprise Development, attended a reception marking the opening of the National Ethnic Broadcasters Conference.

The reception was hosted by the National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters Council (NEMBC) with assistance from 3ZZZ Melbourne. The reception was held at the Multicultural Community Centre next to the Collingwood Town Hall from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.

Our Members were representing our Teacher and the Centre, and talked with the Honourable John Pandazapoulos, Minister Assisting the Premier on Multicultural Affairs, as well as chatting to many of the ethnic broadcasters and delegates who were attending the conference from all over Australia.

Julian Bamford and Evelin Halls took the opportunity to hand out brochures about our Centre and informed those they spoke to about our weekly broadcast on Hillside Radio and uploading of broadcast scripts to our blessings website.

The NEMBC is the peak national body for ethnic community broadcasting in Australia. The body makes up Australia's biggest multilingual media network, currently with 70 ethnic radio stations in its Membership. Each week community radio stations across Australia broadcast 1700 hours of programming in 98 languages. The NEMBC's website address is www.nembc.org.au.

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7. CURRENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INTERESTS

Vajrayogini Thanka Monograph now Online

A Monograph on a Vajrayogini Thanka painted by Julie O'Donnell was published on two of our web sites, www.bdcu.org.au and www.bddronline.net.au on 13 November 2001. On the bddronline web site, the monograph can be found under Volume 11 Number 2.

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8. JOHN D. HUGHES NEWS

Certificate Final Inspection of the Sariputta Room

On 16 November 2001, the Certificate of Final Inspection for the Sariputta Room was issued by a building surveyor of the Shire of Yarra Ranges. The Certificate Number is 2769/1999/0. The building is described as Outbuilding (Bungalow and Storage Area)-detached addition to Dwelling. No conditions apply to this permit.

The owner John D. Hughes would like to thank all those who helped with the building of the Sariputta Room.

We have lodged an application for a planning permit for our next building.

Suite 2 keys

Suite 2 is the office of John D. Hughes & Associates Pty. Ltd, and the Salon D'or is a workspace of John D. Hughes. For insurance reasons, Suite 2 is now locked. Should you need to enter Suite 2 on a regular basis, please see Peter Boswell to be issued a key.

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9. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NEWS

CD Readers for every BDC(U) Ltd. PC

Our goal is to equip every PC with a CD Reader by the end of this year 2001.

Back up of internal emails

Pennie White has agreed to back up all internal emails including archived messages to preserve this important data.

Saving files in Rich Text Format

At present, ISYS search engine is unable to search Lotus Word Pro files. This is why all computer files must be saved in rich text format (rtf).

Evelin Halls will contact ISYS at a later date to find out if there is a possibility ISYS could search Lotus Word Pro files. Even so, all Members must continue to save computer files in rich text format (rtf) so future generations may have access to our files of Buddha Dhamma material.

New CGR Database

Our new ACCESS Database was backed up on 16 November 2001 by Evelin Halls.

The database is stored at three locations:

1. on the D: drive on PC1A at D:/Database

(this is where the data is automatically saved when working on the database)

2. on the I: drive on the LAN at I:/cgr/a_backup

(this serves as a backup and has to be done manually via the Windows Explorer)

3. on the red Zip disk stored in the IT store

(to do this backup use the Zip drive connected to PC5A)

Please see Evelin if you have any questions or if you would like to be trained how to perform the backup.

Training Members to use the Access Database on PC1A

It is suggested that all Members be trained in how to use the new Access Database located on PC1A. This Access Database is not simply for CGR task unit. The Database has the Buddha Dhyana Dana Review mailing list overseas and local, CGR correspondence entry and an OH&S section.

Training in how to use the database can 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

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

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

ASIC Company Returns

The telephone number for general enquiries regarding lodging an ASIC company return: No’s 316 and 388 is 1300 300 630. The ASIC office which handles these returns is located in Gippsland.

For specific assistance with ordering the pre-printed Annual Company Return form No. 316 call Mr. Peter Steinkellner, Section Manager direct on 03 5177 3725.

A new photocopier

A new photocopier was installed in Suite 10A by Julian Bamford and Frank Carter on Wednesday 14 November 2001. This copier produces excellent quality copies. Fresh dry paper should be used each time Members make copies.

In the evening, it is very important for Members to take a torch with them when they are going to Suite 10A. There is no external light on the building to illuminate the entrance step.

Next General Meeting

The General Meeting will be held on Friday 14 December 2001 at 8.30pm. All Members are requested to attend.

Minutes of the General Meeting 16 November 2001

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF THE BUDDHIST DISCUSSION CENTRE (UPWEY)

LTD. HELD AT 33 BROOKING STREET, UPWEY, VICTORIA 3158

A.C.N. 005 701 806 A.B.N. 42 611 496 488 on 16 November 2001

Ref: PC1A Word Pro-i:\cgr\cadsc\meeting\gm16nov01

MEMBERS PRESENT: John D. Hughes, Pam Adkins, Julian Bamford, Lenore Hamilton, Isabella Hobbs, Lisa Nelson, Anita Svensson and Pennie White.

MINUTE SEC: Pennie White

MEETING OPENED: 9.20pm

CHAIRPERSON: Julian Bamford

APOLOGIES: Evelin Halls, Vanessa Macleod and Rilla Oellien.

MOTION: That the Minutes of the General Meeting held on 15 October 2001 as

read be confirmed.

MOVED: Lisa Nelson SEC: Pam Adkins CARRIED

MOTION : That the 1 month P&L previous year comparison as tabled be accepted.

MOVED: Pam Adkins SEC: Lenore Hamilton CARRIED

MOTION: That the certificates of appreciation in recognition of voluntary service to the community in the International Year of the Volunteer from the Victorian Government be awarded to the following persons: Julian Bamford, Leanne Eames, Evelin Halls, Vanessa Macleod, Lisa Nelson, Rilla Oellion, Anita Svensson and Pennie White.

MOVED: John D. Hughes SEC: Pam Adkins CARRIED

MOTION: That the certificates of appreciation in recognition of voluntary service to the community in the International Year of the Volunteer from the Victorian Government be presented at 33 Brooking Street, Upwey, Victoria, on 20 November 2001 at 8:30pm.

MOVED: John D. Hughes SEC: Lenore Hamilton CARRIED

MOTION: That the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) run a five day course from 27 December 2001 to 31 December 2001.

MOVED: Lisa Nelson SEC: Lenore Hamilton CARRIED

MOTION: That the next General Meeting be held on 14 December 2001 at 8.30pm.

MOVED: Lisa Nelson SEC: Pam Adkins CARRIED

MEETING CLOSED: 10:00pm

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.

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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.

Buddhist Hour Radio Broadcast Mandala

The Executive Producer: Master John D. Hughes has 60% responsibility

Deva's & Devatas

Program Producers: Pennie White and Lisa Nelson 40%

Presenter: Pennie White 30%

Chanting Leader: Evelin Halls 30%

Chanters’ Responsibility: 100%

Readers’ Responsibility: 100%

Buddhist Hour radio broadcast 200 milestone

In the Buddhist Hour Mandala, the radio team continue to broadcast increasingly successful radio programs.

On Sunday 2 December 2001, our Buddhist Hour reaches the important milestone of broadcast number 200. The Radio Broadcast script number 200 will be a compendium of major themes broadcast during the history of the Buddhist Hour.

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.

Buddhist Hour radio broadcast fees

On 18 November 2001, the Buddhist Hour radio program fees of $462 covering the next 12 weeks were paid for by cheque. Thank you to all Members who have made great causes and donated or pledged money to help pay these fees. Those who have pledged please put the money in the dana box.

The Buddhist Hour radio program is a public relations arm of our Centre. To view previous Buddhist Hour radio scripts please visit our website at www.bdcublessings.net.au/radio.html. Recent Buddhist Hour Radio Scripts include:

Ch’an Academy Classes

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

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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, 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.

Peppercorn rent

On 18 November 2001, Julian Bamford, Frank Carter, Lisa Nelson and Pennie White on the behalf of the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd., prepared the Landlord's Assets Quarterly Report and paid rent to the Landlord John D. Hughes.

Rose Sales Fundraiser

On 17 November 2001, Frank Carter sold $196 of roses. Frank visited residents who were working in their gardens during the weekend to make these sales. We still have plenty of roses potted ready for Members to sell.

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.

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14. MEMBERS’ NEWS

Mr Julian Bamford will move into a new house in the local area. Lisa Nelson will be moving into the same house.

Evelin Halls has enrolled to do a course over the summer semester at Monash University, Clayton campus, Victoria, Australia. The course is titled "Issues in Global Politics" and will count towards Evelin's second major in Communications and Media Studies.

Evelin has completed a major sequence in "English in Use" for her B.A. degree.

On Tuesday 20 November 2001, Brendan Grainger trained Isabella Hobbs as radio broadcast presenter for the Buddhist Hour radio program. The training included the use of the computer, the main mixing board and the microphone board.

Lisa Nelson will be trained for operating the radio panel to become a presenter for the Buddhist Hour within ten days.

Vanessa Macleod recently received her Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.

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15. 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

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16. FUNDS APPEAL

Gifts are not tax deductible

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MAY YOU BE WELL AND HAPPY

17. PHOTOGRAPHS

Visit by Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma

On Wednesday 14 November 2001, the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. was blessed by the visit of Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma., during the Venerable Bhikkuni's visit to Melbourne after attending the World Sangha Council meeting in Sydney

Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma was accompanied to our Centre by Mother Mahaviro and Vinitha Jayasinghe

Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma in our Hall of Assembly

Pictured paying respect to Buddha is Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma's attendant Mother Mahaviro

Pennie White, Anita Svensson and Vinitha Jayasinghe chanting in our Hall of Assembly in front of the Main Altar

Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma and Vinitha Jayasinghe in front of the Main Altar in our
Hall of Assembly with Mother Mahaviro looking on

Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma

Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma is presented with copies of
the Buddha Dhyana Dana Review by our Teacher Master John D. Hughes

Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma standing in front of the Padmasambhava Altar
in our Heavenly garden with Mr. John D.Hughes, Anita Svensson,
Vinitha Jayasinghe and Mother Mahaviro

Our Teacher Mr. John D. Hughes and Ms Anita Svensson showing Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma and Vinitha Jayasinghe the Heavenly Ch'an Garden

Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma, our Teacher Mr. John D. Hughes and Ms. Anita Svensson reading our Visitors Book in our Heavenly Garden

Members were blessed with a Buddha Dhamma discourse expounded by Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma photographed with Ms. Anita Svensson

Goodly Co-mates gather in the Heavenly Garden to listen to the Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma's Buddha Dhamma discourse

Flower offerings presented to the Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma by Member Isabella Hobbs with Master John D. Hughes and Ms. Anita Svensson

Members offer flowers to the Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma in our Heavenly Garden

Master John D. Hughes and Ms. Anita Svensson view a flower offering to Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma by Members, Isabella Hobbs, Vanessa Macleod and Pennie White

Sunday 18 November 2001, Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma blessed our Centre as a
guest on the Buddhist Hour Radio Broadcast.

Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma with Program Producer, Pennie White and Isabella Hobbs

Pictured with Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma is Buddhist Hour Broadcast presenter Vanessa Macleod

The Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma is presented with a Buddha image
prior to the start of the Buddhist Hour

Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma

Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma during chanting with Lisa Nelson and Pennie White

Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma pictured on air on the Buddhist Hour Broadcast

The guest interview with Venerable Bhikkuni Kusuma was recorded
on digital camera by Member Vanessa Macleod. Pictured in the background is Program Presenter Evelin Halls

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