The Brooking Street Bugle

Issue No. 90 (New Series)
ISSN 1321 - 1463

Publication Date: 4 July, 2003

Published and Printed by the Chan Academy Australia.
Chan Academy is a registered business name of the
Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.
A.C.N. 005 701 806 A.B.N. 42 611 496 488
33 Brooking Street, Upwey, Victoria 3158 Australia
Telephone and Fax: +61 3 9754 3334
E-mail address: wbu@bdcu.org.au
World Fellowship of Buddhists Regional Centre
Associated Institution of the World Buddhist University





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

Our websites:

www.bdcu.org.au
www.bddronline.net.au
www.bdcublessings.net.au
www.bsbonline.com.au
www.buyresolved.com.au

Editors: John D. Hughes Dip.App.Chem., T.T.T.C., GDAIE,
Anita Hughes RN Div 1
Assistant Editor: Leanne Eames, B.A., M.A.

Chan Academy Australia
Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. Disclaimer

The Purposes of this Publication

Index

Copyright Provisions

1. Glossary

2. Sangha News

2.1 Visit by Venerable Dhammadaro and Venerable Dhammarakito

On Sunday, 22 June 2003, Venerable Dhammadaro and Venerable Dhammarakito visited our Temple and blessed our Teacher John D. Hughes and his wife Anita Hughes.

Our Teacher presented Venerable Dhammadaro with Dhamma Dana in the form of a copy of 'The Essence of Buddha Abhidhamma' by Dr. Mehm Tin Mon.

Our President, Mr Julian Bamford, offered flowers and copies of Abhidhamma class paper No. 51 'Association of each cetasika with different cittas' and No. 52 'Review of merit needed by participants for Abhidhamma Teaching at our Centre 2002 to 2011 CE'.

Also offered to the Venerables were Brooking Street Bugle No.89 (New Series) and a copy of the Winter Five Day Bhavana Course June 2003 titled 'How we can renew our will to practice: The Way of the Garden'.

Flowers were also offered to the Venerable by Mr Frank Carter. Venerable Dhammadharo guided vipassana in the main hall for one hour.

The Venerables were accompanied by two attendants including their driver Mr. Brendan Canning.

Members in attendance were Anita and John D. Hughes, Julian Bamford, Lenore Hamilton, Frank Carter and Rodney Johnson.

Photographs of the visit are included with this edition of the Brooking Street Bugle. The photographer was Julian Bamford.

2.2 Venerable Nguyen Tang's Blessings for John D. Hughes

The Venerable Nguyen Tang visited our Teacher John D. Hughes in Maroondah hospital on 13 May 2003. He and wrote the following blessing in John's diary for him.

'Myself and disciple (lay attendant) come here to visit and pray for Master John Hughes, the Director of Buddhist Discussion Centre.

We wish him to recovery as soon as possible.

Buddhism in Australia needs him at the moment to contribute and to develop in order to bring the light of enlightenment to all sentient beings.

from Venerable Nguyen Tang'

13 May 2003

This blessing can be viewed online and printed from the Buddha Dhyana Dana Review Online Vol. 13 No.3 www.bdcu.org.au and www.bddronline.net.au

2.3 Abhidhamma Classes

Abhidhamma classes continue every Tuesday evening at 7.30 pm. On 17 June 2003, the first of nine years of our nine-year program of Abhidhamma Teachings at our Centre was completed.

All Abhidhamma class papers are also uploaded to our online journal, the Buddha Dhyana Dana Review, at www.bddronline.net.au and www.bdcu.org.au.They can be found in Volumes 12 and 13 of the BDDR Online.

These classes are free of charge to students.

Students are requested to bring suitable offerings each week to the Abhidhamma Teachings, including flowers, Basmati rice and two reams of A4 paper.

New students are enjoying these classes and longer-term students are maturing under these teachings.

2.4 Use of diacritical marks

From now on we will write Pali words with diacritical marks.

We can do this by using Word on PC1A. The fonts can be found under 'Insert' then 'Symbol' in the tool bar.

See printout in front of PC1A for shortcuts.

3. Coming Events

The Founder's Day Puja, will be taught by Master Francisco So at the Chan Academy Australia on 6 September 2003 from 9.30 am to 11.30 am and from 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm.

A Five Day Bhavana Course will be held from 5 September 2003 to 9 September 2003 from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm daily.

The theme is: Dana: How many ways?

Founder's Day is celebrated on 9 September 2003.

The theme for this year's Chan Academy Australia Sumi-e program taught by visiting Master Andre Sollier is "The 7 Factors of Enlightenment (in Pali bojjhanga pabba)".

On 26 July 2003 Sumi-e Master Andre Sollier will teach at the Chan Academy Australia on the theme of "effort, energy", or in the Pali language, viriya ­ sambojjangha.

4. Company Structure

Our Company Office Bearers and Management Team

Resident Practitioners

John D. Hughes Dip.App.Chem. T.T.T.C. GDAIE
Anita Hughes R.N.Div.1

Directors of the Centre
Julian Bamford B.A.App.Rec.
Evelin Halls Dip. Foreign Language Correspondence
Peter Boswell CPA

Office Bearers
President Julian Bamford B.A.App.Rec.
Treasurer Peter Boswell CPA
Secretary Pennie White B.A. Dip.Ed.

Vice Presidents
International Dhamma Activities
Pennie White B.A. Dip.Ed.

Corporate Governance & Reporting
Evelin Halls Dip.F.L.C.

Local Area Planning & Asset Management
Frank Carter B.Ec.

The Directors, Office Bearers and Vice Presidents are responsible to a General Committee comprising all financial Members of the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.

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

Anita Hughes R.N.Div.1 



Assistant Librarian

Julie O'Donnell

Chief Information Officer
Leanne Eames B.A., M.A.

Financial Controller
Peter Boswell CPA

Manager Occupational Health & Safety
Anita Hughes R.N.Div1
Frank Carter B.Ec.

Manager Enterprise Technology
Evelin Halls Dip.F.L.C.

IT Technical Support
Kamfatt Lin B.Sc. (Eng), MCP, CNA, MCSE, MCDBA

IT Development Engineer
John Watson Senior CTS Engineer, Programmer

IT Software Developer
Arthur Lipscombe

Editor Buddha Dhyana Dana Review
John D. Hughes Dip.App.Chem. T.T.T.C. GDAIE
Assistant Editor Buddha Dhyana Dana Review
Pennie White B.A. Dip.Ed.

Executive Producer Buddhist Hour Broadcast
Pennie White B.A. Dip.Ed.

Editor Brooking Street Bugle
John D. Hughes Dip.App.Chem., T.T.T.C. GDAIE and Anita
Hughes Reg. Nurse Div 1.
Assistant Editor Brooking Street Bugle
Leanne Eames B.A., M.A.

Editors Longhair Australia News
John D. Hughes Dip.App.Chem. T.T.T.C. GDAIE
Julian Bamford B.A.App.Rec.
Leanne Eames B.A. M.A.
Evelin Halls Dip.F.L.C.
Pennie White B.A. Dip.Ed.

5. Keynote Opportunities

5.1 Adopt a Garden Bed

Members now have the opportunity to select an area of the garden to maintain.

For further information on adopting a garden bed see Lenore Hamilton.

5.2 Buddha Dhyana Dana Review

We are looking for persons who would like to print issues of the Buddha Dhyana Dana Review Online for our John D. Hughes Collection library.

We require at least five copies of each issue.

The issues can be printed directly from the BDDR websites www.bdcu.org.au and www.bdcublessings.net.au

Please see Evelin or Pennie if you would like to lead this project.

5.3 Chan Academy Australia Brochures

We aim to have a stock of 100 current Chan Academy Australia brochure printed onsite at all times.
The brochures are handed out to visitors to the Temple, and at activities such as the weekly Camberwell market each Sunday morning.

We also plan to have a stock of 50 brochures for the Chan Academy Australia's Sumi-e classes for 2003.

5.4 Tea and Coffee-Making Practice

When Members make tea and coffee at the Centre we consume a lot of merit.

Under the current arrangements this holds true whether Members are making the tea for themselves or to offer to others.

Even when we put 20 cents in the dana jar we are still consuming more merit than we make because the real cost of producing a cup of tea is greater than $1.

In order to protect our merit Members should place at least $1 in the money jar per cup of tea made. This applies even when making tea for Anita or visitors.

We can become more aware of the merit we consume by paying attention to this plan for conserving our merit.

6. Appeals and Special Projects

6.1 2003 Winter Chan Academy Raffle

The 2003 Winter Chan Academy Raffle was drawn at 33 Brooking Street Upwey on Tuesday 24 June 2003 by President Julian Bamford.

The first prize of $750 worth of garden plants was won by K. Chambers of Camberwell.

The second prize of $100 worth of garden plants was won by Maisie Williams of Glen Huntley.

The plants, which have been generously donated by wholesale nurseries and growers, will be collected early next week and delivered to the winners.

The results of the raffle were published in The Age on 28 June 2003.

A total of 614 tickets were sold in this raffle, generating a profit for the Centre of $1228.

6.2 Camberwell Market Stall

The Camberwell Market is held every Sunday morning.

To offer help or to make a donation, see Frank Carter.

6.3 Storage of Camberwell Market goods

Thank you to our neighbour Mavis, who has kindly provided storage space for our market stall goods.
Would Members and friends please look for another suitable location to store these goods off site. Please contact Frank Carter.

7. Current Research and Development Interests

Longhair Australia News Vol 2 No 2 has been published.

Issues of Longhair Australia News are available at www.bsbonline.com.au/longhair

8. John D. Hughes News

Anita M. Hughes continues to provide full-time care at home for John D. Hughes. He recovering steadily, aided by the daily visits of various health professionals, including a physiotherapist and a speech therapist. John is enjoying daily jaunts into the garden with Anita as they enjoy the signs in the garden of impending spring.

On Sunday, 22 June 2003, John D. Hughes was presented with a hand crafted quilt by Jacquie and Jan Bennett. The quilt, including a lotus flower applique was designed and crafted by Jacquie Bennett. The quilt measures 1.5 x 1.5 metres.

On the same day, Sunday 22 June 2003 our Teacher enjoyed the Heavenly Dhamma garden at our Temple with Anita. John was pushed in his wheelchair by attendant Rodney Johnson, proceeding from the Sariputta Room to the Golden Pavilion to the Village Square and the Western Gate.

Hot Chinese tea was offered to the Heavenly Monks Venerable Narada and Venerable Pannaseeha, and to Venerable Padmasambhava.

Hot Chinese tea, as well as freshly picked cherry tomatoes, were offered upon white tissue to the Devas and Devatas on each of the four levels of the Nat House.

The three ponds in front of the Buddha Rupa were emptied and filled with fresh water. Fresh ginger flowers from the Western Garden were offered to the Buddha on the Golden Pavilion altar.

Padmasambhava's altar was cleaned. Flowers, food and incense were offered. Anita made Chinese tea then poured the tea at the altar and offered it to Padmasambhava. Anita and daughter Amber chanted Padmasmabhava's mantra 'Om Ah Hum Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hum'

Assisting with the Garden Altar offerings were Members Lenore Hamilton, Max Svensson and Julian Bamford.

On Saturday 28 June, John and Anita Hughes worked in the garden for two hours, assisted by Julian Bamford.

The following work was carried out.

The Anita Garden

Weeding, removal of dahlia bulbs. Cutting off dead storks and placing the bulbs (approximately 30) into containers and storing them in the garden shed. The bulbs will dry and then can be sold at the market. Sale value is estimated to be $300.

Topiarising of two bushes, removal of climbing vines from the gum tree, and removal of wandering dew. Pruning of Geranium bushes and placing into buckets of water to be potted/planted.

Flower Garden by the Stupa and Reclining Buddha

Weeding, removal of dahlia's bulbs. Cutting of the dead storks and placing the bulbs (approximately 10) into containers and storing them in the garden shed. The bulbs will dry and then can be sold at the market.

Pruning of the a rose bush, removal of climbing vines from the gum tree, and removal of wandering dew and weeds.

New Garden created by the Apple Tree (adjacent to the wood shed)

Using the mound of soil from the new dining hall excavation, a new garden was created. Eight Dwarf Crepe Myrtle bushes were planted.

These are colourful annual flowering plants grow to a height of 1 metre. Each plant has separate colours of either red, pink, white or lavender.

John D. Hughes Birthday 9 September 2003 ­ Celebration of a Life

It is proposed to write an accolade for this occasion. Submit texts to Anita Hughes.

9. Information Technology News

9.1 Longhair Australian News Vol. 2 No.2 Published in print and Online

Longhair Australia News Vol 2 No 2 is printed and is in the library.

9.2 LAN 1 and LAN2

LAN 1 is operational. Many thanks to Rodney Johnson for getting it up and running.

On 24 June 2003, Kamfatt Lin reconnected PC1A and PC14A to LAN2. We would like to thank Kamfatt for lending us his expertise.

9.3 Website hosting fees

The quarterly website hosting fees for www.bdcublessings.net.au and www. bddronline.net.au were paid on 30 June 2003.

The fees are: $75.75 (including GST $6.89) per website

The payment receipt has been placed in the dana box.

Copies of the invoices and receipts are to be placed in the files for each website.

9.4 Domain name renewal

The domain names for websites www.bddronline.net.au and www.bdcublessings.net.au have been renewed as of 3 June 2003.

The renewal is for 2 years to 12 June 2005.

The cost of the renewal is $140 (including $12.73 GST) per domain name. The accounts were paid online using a credit card.

Copies of the renewal receipt notices have been put in the website files.

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

As a legally constituted organisation we hold a duty of care to our Members and those who we welcome to our Temple to make safety a priority.

We promote OH&S through our Bulletins, the Brooking Street Bugle, project plans, special notices, records of injury and paying attention to safety-related matters.

This OH&S applies to both onsite and offsite activities and projects such as the Flower Stalls and weekly Camberwell Market.

Commencing with the July General Meeting the General Meeting Agenda shall include an Occupational Health and Safety Report.

Agenda Items:

Night lighting for paths and driveway
Personal security at night - walk in groups
Parking
Ease of access for emergency vehicles and personal
Securing equipment for stalls (tents, umbrellas, tables)
Prevention of food poisoning
Changes in legislation affecting our organisation

We shall be publishing a regular OH&S Bulletin commencing in July 2003.

11. Corporate Governance & Reporting (CGR)

Colour Code: Red
CGR Manager: Pennie White
CGR Vice President: Evelin Halls
CGR Task Unit Members: Julian Bamford, Peter Boswell, Frank Carter, Leanne Eames, Lenore Hamilton, Lisa Nelson, Rilla Pargeter, Lainie Smallwood, Anita Hughes, Amber Svensson.

CGR Task Unit Responsibilities: Adhere to legal requirements of corporate affairs; accounts; communicate with Federal, State and Local government departments; organise GST payments; supply Australian Tax Office with Business Activity Statements; provide timely managerial information to ensure profits are made; provide quarterly Profit and Loss Activity Statements; arrange for the audit of accounts at a professional level to meet the Statutory requirements of the Gaming Commission of New South Wales (NSW).; arrange General meetings and maintain statutory minutes for these meetings; monitor and adhere to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policy; provide first aid facilities; organise attendants for staffing the Centre; correspondence; schedule events for our Teacher; structure new databases and train persons to maintain them; train personnel to operate CGR functions; refreshment supply; fund and organise Dana for the Sangha visiting the Centre; liaise with neighbours to create goodwill and to liaise with local newspapers to advise of upcoming events.

11.1 Photocopier

Our photocopier is beyond repair.

We will source a photocopier for use at the Centre. Anyone wishing to donate a photocopier please see Frank Carter.

11.2 General meetings held last Friday of each Month

One of the duties and responsibilities of each Members is to attend General and Annual General meetings. We must ensure that a quorum of seven Members is met. Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. General Meetings are held on the last Friday of each month at 8:00 pm.

All Members are welcome.

11.3 Attendant Roster

Members are requested to update the dates and times of the various rosters when they intend to be at the Centre each week.
The rosters for Centre attendants, Centre night attendants, evening and day rosters are located at i:\Centre Rosters on LAN 2 and can be accessed from PC14A using Lotus 123.

Please feel free to add your name to any of these rosters.

11.4 Camberwell Market

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

The Camberwell Market Stall held on Sunday 22 June 2003 raised the following amounts of money:

Profit $485.60, Raffle $92, Bangladesh Stand $9.65

The sales team for the day was Julian Bamford and Lainie Smallwood until approximately 9.30 am then Frank Carter and Evelin Halls.

The Camberwell Market Stall Sunday 29 June 2003 raised the following money:

Profit $115.10, Raffle NIL (raffle has been drawn), Bangladesh Stand $4.05

The sales team for the day was Julian Bamford and Peter Boswell (setup to 7.30 am) until approximately 9.30 am then Frank Carter and Evelin Halls.

12. International Dhamma Activities (IDA)

Colour Code: Yellow
IDA Manager: Evelin Halls
IDA Vice-President: Pennie White
IDA Task Unit Members: John D. Hughes, Pam Adkins, Julian Bamford, Peter Boswell, Leanne Eames, Julie O'Donnell, Rilla Pargeter, Anita Hughes.

IDA Task Unit Responsibilities: To maintain WFB liaison; to maintain WBU liaison; to arrange Abhidhamma Teachings 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 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" radio scripts; to organise and teach Chan classes.

12.1 Chan Academy Sumi-e Program 2003

Visiting Master Andre Sollier is teaching Sumi-e at the Chan Academy Australia this year.

The theme for 2003 is "The Seven Factors of Enlightenment"

Master Sollier has prepared seven paintings, one for each of seven Sumi-e classes. Master Sollier has given us permission to copy the pictures for display on our websites.

The original paintings have been scanned and can be viewed at www.bdcu.org.au and www.buyresolved.com.au. Each painting is accompanied by a short description.

The seven paintings were digitally scanned and uploaded onto our websites on 31 January 2003.

On Saturday 21 June 2003, visiting Master Andre Sollier taught the 2nd class in this year's Chan Academy Sumi-e program titled the 'Seven Factors of Enlightenment'.

Master Sollier guided the two students, David and Ralph, in how to paint the fundamental brush strokes in Sumi-e, progressing to paint the theme painting for the class.

The class was recorded and photographed for our library, the John D. Hughes Collection. Photographs can be viewed in this edition of the Brooking Street Bugle in the 'Photographs' section.

Master Sollier's attendant for the day was Julian Bamford.

Lunch was offered at the home of Members Julie O'Donnell and Julian Bamford. Lunch was prepared and offered by Julie O'Donnell.

For details visit our websites at www.bdcu.org.au or www.buyresolved.com.au or for bookings please telephone Julian Bamford on 0400 267 330.

The dates and titles of the next five classes are:

Winter:

Class 3: 26 July 2003
"Energy"

Class 4: 23 August 2003
"Rapture or Happiness"

Spring:

Class 5: 27 September 2003
"Calm"

Class 6: 25 October 2003
"Concentration"

Class 7: 29 November 2003
"Equanimity"

Classes are held in the Chan Hall among rare calligraphy, Chan and Sumi-e masterpieces. All classes run from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm.

The cost of each class is $66.00 including GST. The class fee includes all materials.

Students may purchase painting materials from our Centre.

An opportunity exists for the right person to train under Julian Bamford as an organiser of these classes. Julian has eight years experience in this position.

For class bookings, purchase of materials or enquiries please contact Julian Bamford on 0400 267 330.

12.2 Filing our weekly Buddhist Hour radio broadcast scripts

Each week we produce five copies of the Buddhist Hour program including running sheets, script and selling sheets for The John D. Hughes Collection. The copies are stored in two ring lever arc binders.

Two copies for John D. Hughes are stored in folders in the Sariputta room store.

May we preserve our Buddha Dhamma Heritage.

13. Local Area Planning & Asset Management (LAPAM)

Colour Code: Green
LAPAM Manager: Frank Carter
LAPAM Vice President: Frank Carter
LAPAM Task Unit Members: Julian Bamford, Peter Boswell, Frank Carter, Jason Glasson, Brendan Hall, Evelin Halls, Lenore Hamilton, David Igracki, Leila Igracki, Rodney Johnson, Lisa Nelson, Rilla Pargeter, Kate Ryan, Amber Svensson.

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

13.1 Annual Member Orientation Program

An Annual Member Orientation Program will continue during 2003-2004.

The program will orientate Members on changes that effect the running of our Temple. It shall include but not be limited to:

Occupational Health & Safety
Food Service Plans and Hygiene
ASIC and Corporate Governance
Trade Practices Legislation
Privacy
Security
Fire Risk Management
Public Relations
Fund Raising Regulations
Relationships with other Organisations
Training Programs
Utilities and Local Government Regulations

The orientation program will be for all Members.

The Orientation Program will be introduced with a regular Bulletin.

13.2 Garden News

On Tuesday 24 June 2003, David Ley began cleaning up the compost heap. The top layer of branches and twigs was moved to the trailer and taken to the tip.

Underneath is a mixture of rich soil and some not so rich rocks, sand and rubbish. So far about 15% of the heap has been separated. The good soil has been placed on various garden beds about the Centre as top dressing.

David Ley expects to complete the project by Tuesday 1 July 2003.

On Wednesday 2 July 2003, John and Anita Hughes assisted by Max and Joel and Julian Bamford completed the creation of the new Chan Garden around Apple Tree (adjacent to the wood shed)

Soil excavated from the new dining hall was mounded in a horseshoe shape around the Apple tree. Soil was cleared from around the base of the apple tree. The apple tree was trimmed to a height of 1.75metres (estimated) and a coat of paint painted on each of the cut branches to protect the tree from rot.

34 lavender cuttings were planted, 15 geranium cuttings , and a further 3 Dwarf Crepe Myrtle shrubs to make 11 in total.

Also planted was a Grevillea juniperina.

The garden is bordered by a Chan wall of 52 bricks.

The work took around two hours.

13.3 New Private Bathroom

The new private bathroom has completed with the addition of a long hand rail. The wheelchair is stored in the bathroom.

14. Members' News

Lenore Hamilton is studying her last subject before she graduates from Swinburne TAFE Diploma of Management Course.

Julie O'Donnell departed on 3 July for a three-week visit to Mongolia. She will return on 24 July 2003. She will call on the WFB Centre there.

Pennie White is in the final year of a Master of Education (Information and Communication Technologies) Degree.

Evelin Halls has enrolled for 'The Practising Consultant' to complete her Major in Communication and Media Studies at Monash University, as well as for 'Managing Business Records' at the Faculty of Information Technology to complete her Specialisation in Information Management and Systems. Evelin will finish her degree in November 2003.

15. Funds Appeal

15.1 New Private Dining Room Appeal

We appeal for funds or materials to build the new private dining room.

15.2 Donations

Please send donations to:

The Secretary, Chan Academy Australia,
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.

Gifts are not tax deductible.

16. Photographs

Photographs will be uploaded to this issue of the Brooking Street Bugle soon.

17. Transferring of Merit

Diffusion of Metta or Loving Kindness: