The Brooking Street Bugle

Issue No. 91 (New Series)
ISSN 1321 - 1463

Publication Date: 31 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

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammasambuddhasa
Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammasambuddhasa
Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammasambuddhasa

Pancasila 5 precepts
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from killing.
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from stealing.
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from sexual misconduct.
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from lying.
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from fermented liquor and intoxicants that clouds the mind.

We take wise refuge in the Triple Gem Refuge in the ten directions.

Lisa Nelson thanks John D. Hughes and Anita M. Hughes for their Buddha Dhamma practice and requests for their life to be long and healthy with vast Buddha Dhamma Sangha protection for this life and many lives in the future.
Lisa Nelson requests for their life to be long and healthy with vast Buddha Dhamma Sangha protection for this life and many lives in the future.
Lisa Nelson requests for their life to be long and healthy with vast Buddha Dhamma Sangha protection for this life and many lives in the future.

Lisa Nelson requests all the Buddha Dhamma heaven worlds to assist her as the Abbott (Spiritual Advisor).
Lisa Nelson requests all the Buddha Dhamma heaven worlds to assist her as Abbott (Spiritual Advisor).
Lisa Nelson requests all the Buddha Dhamma heaven worlds to assist her as the Abbott (Spiritual Advisor).

Lisa Nelson requests all members care for with love their teacher and his wife for this life and many lives.

John D. Hughes and Anita M. Hughes have proposed and seconded that Ms Lisa A. Nelson Certificate 3 Business Administration to be the new Abbott (Spiritual Advisor) of the Chan Academy Australia.

This motion will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting in August 2003.

Lisa A. Nelson Certificate 3 Business Administration is also proposed to become a Director of the Chan Academy Australia at the Annual General Meeting on 9 August 2003.

Buddhist Foundation of Australia Symposium

The Buddhist Foundation of Victoria is presenting an "Evening Symposium" in conjunction with the Gawler Foundation on 28 August 2003 from 7.30 - 10.30 p.m.
The topic of the evening is "Health & Healing: The Buddhist Perspective". Teachings will be given by Buddhist Monks Venerable Mahinda and Lama Choedak Rinpoche and laypersons Dr. Ranjith Hettiarachi and Ian Gawler. The evening will conclude with a panel discussion.
The symposium is being held at Camberwell Civic Centre 340 Camberwell Road, Camberwell, Vic. The cost is $30. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster on 1300 308999.

Visit by Venerable Vimalananda

Venerable Vimalananda from the Shakiyamuni Buddha Vihara, Berwick, Homestead Road, visited John D. Hughes and Anita Hughes in the Angliss Hospital on 18 July 2003 at approximately 7.15pm.

Venerable Vimalananda chanted the Kassapa Bojjhanga Sutra for John. This sutra gives blessings for good health for those for whom it is chanted, and includes the 7 items to be practised for the realization of Nibbana.

Most Venerable Master Ru-Sun's Visit to John D. Hughes

On 23 July 2003 Master Ru-sun and his attendant Jason and his wife Katy visited Master John D. Hughes and Anita Hughes to offer his help for John's recovery to stable good health.

Master Ru-sun said he would like to organise a special Dharma Ceremony to be run at Master's Yun Yang Temple for John's good health.

The ceremony will run on Sunday 31 August 2003 with the day before set aside for preparations and the commencement of chanting.

The ceremony will be a big puja using the Earth Treasure Bodhisattva Sutra and the merits will be transferred to all the spirits and hungry ghosts.

Master Ru-sun said there are three requirements for the participants of the puja.

The first one is to be a vegetarian for one week preceeding the puja.

The second is to come with some offerings. Those offerings also should be vegetarian.

The third is to donate some money for the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd according to their means.

A plan for the event will be produced for Members after further discussions with Jason.

Abhidhamma Classes

Abhidhamma classes continue every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. 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 Reflex A4 paper. Recycled paper is not suitable as it jams in our printers.

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

Our Chan Academy Australia dress code for Abhidhamma Classes is white.

Students (Members and friends) are requested to wear white clothes for all classes.

Where students come to the Centre direct from work they ought to plan time into their schedule to change into suitable clothing to be ready to join the class at 7.30pm.

Pali Fonts

There is a font called "Titus" at website
http://titus.fkidg1.unifrankfurt.de/framee.htm?/unicode/unitest2.htm. The Titus font is recommended by the Pali Text Society and is available free of charge for not-for-profit purposes.

The font can be downloaded onto your PC. Instructions of how to get the font working are on the particular website.

The Titus font is the most comprehensive we have found so far. Other Pali fonts are available, but they may not work with all different sorts of Pali websites - they appear to be incompatible with some websites, whereas the Titus font seems to be very versatile and the most complex available. This font is recommended.

To have Pali fonts available means the following for our webmasters:

In the near future, for our websites, we may upload each Abhidhamma paper twice: one version for persons who have Pali fonts installed on their machines, and the other version for persons without the extra fonts. We cannot upload just the Pali font version alone, as persons without the right font would get illegible symbols displayed instead of the correct characters.

We have yet to work out how to convert the fonts from text format to HTML without having to type each code individually - this would take too much time. Any suggestions and assistance are welcome.

Webmaster Evelin Halls, is happy to help if you have any questions with the installation of the Titus font.

3. Coming Events

Founder's Day Puja

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

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

The theme is: Dana: How many ways?

Founder's Day is celebrated on 9 September 2003.

Sumi-e Program

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 23 August 2003, Sumi-e Master Andre Sollier will teach at the Chan Academy Australia on the theme of "rapture, joy", or in the Pali language, piti­sambojjangha.

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

Managers 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.

Proposed Appointment of Abbott (Spiritual Advisor)

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammasambuddhasa
Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammasambuddhasa
Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammasambuddhasa

Pancasila 5 precepts
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from killing.
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from stealing.
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from sexual misconduct.
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from lying.
I undertake to abide by the precept to abstain from fermented liquor and intoxicants that clouds the mind.

We take wise refuge in the Triple Gem Refuge in the ten directions and the three times.

Lisa Nelson thanks John D. Hughes and Anita M. Hughes for their Buddha Dhamma practice and requests for their life to be long and healthy with vast Buddha Dhamma Sangha protection for this life and many lives in the future.
Lisa Nelson requests for their life to be long and healthy with vast Buddha Dhamma Sangha protection for this life and many lives in the future.
Lisa Nelson requests for their life to be long and healthy with vast Buddha Dhamma Sangha protection for this life and many lives in the future.

Lisa Nelson requests all the Buddha Dhamma heaven worlds to assist her as the Abbott (Spiritual Advisor).
Lisa Nelson requests all the Buddha Dhamma heaven worlds to assist her as Abbott (Spiritual Advisor).
Lisa Nelson requests all the Buddha Dhamma heaven worlds to assist her as the Abbott (Spiritual Advisor).

Lisa Nelson requests all members to care for their teacher and his wife with love for this life and many lives.

John D. Hughes and Anita M. Hughes have proposed and seconded that Ms Lisa A. Nelson Certificate 3 Business Administration to be the new Abbott (Spiritual Advisor) of the Chan Academy Australia.

This motion will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting in August 2003.

Lisa A. Nelson Certificate 3 Business Administration is also proposed to become a Director of the Chan Academy Australia at the Director's Meeting in August 2003. Julian Bamford will resign as a Director.

5. Keynote Opportunities

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.

On Sunday 27 July a new garden was created at the rear of the property between the Padmasambhava Altar and Suite 4.

This is the first vegetable garden to be created under the plan for growing fresh vegetables on site as outlined in the recent paper entitled "Feed a Buddhist".

Julie O'Donnell planted the seeds of broadbeans in the new garden bed and horizontal stringlines will be hung to provide a climbing ladder for the broadbean plants.

The work was done under instructions from John D. Hughes and Anita Hughes. Members Julie O'Donnell, Lisa Nelson and Frank Carter worked on this project.

Good soil is available for other new garden beds from the recently removed compost heap site at the South West corner of the property.

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.

Chan Academy Australia Brochures

We aim to have a stock of 100 current Chan Academy Australia brochure printed onsite at all times.
On 4 July 2003 Frank Carter printed 100 copies of this brochure. About 25 of these were folded for use. The brochures are located on the shelving unit in the library where we keep copies of similar handouts.
The brochures are distributed to Temple visitors, 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.

Tea and Coffee-Making Practice

When Members make tea and coffee at the Centre we consume much 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

New Chan Academy Australia Raffle

The new Chan Academy Australia Raffle will commence on 3 August 2003 and run until 4 November 2003.

The first prize for the raffle will be a food and groceries hamper to the value of $500. The second prize will be garden plants to the value of $100.

Donations of suitable food products will be sourced from wholesale grocery companies and food manufacturers. Members are also requested to donate food or groceries for the prize.

"Feed a Buddhist" Program

All beings exist on nutrients - fine or course.

All students need nutrients to progress. Most students do not have mental power. To have mental power students must offer food and drink.

Our Teacher John D. Hughes has created "Feed a Buddhist" Program for Members to make the causes needed in this area.

A report in The Australian newspaper this week noted new research has found that high doses of fat and sugar in fast and processed foods can be as addictive as nicotine - and even hard drugs.

The researchers found that foods high in fat and sugar can cause significant changes in brain biochemistry similar to those from drugs such as heroin and cocaine. Once hooked, the scientists said, many people found it almost impossible to switch back to a healthy diet, often leading to obesity.

The addictive nature of fatty foods was established by researchers at Rockefellar University New York, who found that regularly eating these products (fast foods) can quickly reconfigure the body's hormones to want more fat. They also found exposure to fatty food could influence children's choices so they would always seek similar food, raising chances of obesity in later life.

We are resource rich and can stay that way. Every change we make brings more resources. That is why we change. We do not make changes to destroy our supply chain. In our supply chain at present are millions of beings.

This is a devamanussanam Temple. It is user pays.
User pays is the Law of the Universe for devas and humans. We make suitable offerings and requests of the many beings who come to help us. We make food for the Devas. That is what they pay us for. The devas pay us by gifts etc.

Food Roster

Julie and Julian can teach Members to cook at their place and deliver "Meals on Wheels" to Anita (and children on occasions) twice a day (breakfast & lunch).

Frank, Julian, Leanne, and Peter can buy selected commercial food with their own money and deliver the ingredients. They understand use by dates.

The cooks or their attendants will need to produce shopping lists for those Members who are providing the ingredients.

Each person cooks one course so that up to four courses can be provided. The Monks, Nat House and

Padmasambhava also need offerings.

Use of The Kitchen God

Anita cannot eat low vibe food. Members can chant all the time they prepare food and the Kitchen God will guide them.

At their homes each Member needs a Kitchen God Altar with a framed photo of the Chief Kitchen God Altar in John & Anita's kitchen. Colour A4 prints will be available to Members for $25.

The effect of this program is that Members will start to eat non-sattvic food and their body alters to become finer. They have less body trouble, less boredom and need less sleep.

Some of the auspicious marks (32 major and 80 minor) appear on their bodies. As more and more appear their bodies become fit for Abhidhamma practice.

This system is used in Chinese Monasteries and includes work in the garden as part of the process.

The order is:

1. Work in the garden to grow the food. (Members and non members)
2. Work in the kitchen assisting. (chant over food)
3. Cook the meal (chanting) (All with the help of the Kitchen God)
4. Deliver the food (in silence) (Members)
5. Teach Five Reflections on food. (All)

Part 1. Members can "adopt" a part of the garden at the Centre and/or use gardens at their own homes to grow food.

We have already planted garlic & ginger and have some fruit including lemons, mulberries and limes. We have parsley, mint and chillies growing.

Nature helps.

FIRST STEP - MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS

Members and non-members to grow tomatoes and broad beans. A list of other vegetables and fruits for Members to grow is to be produced.

Members and non-members can bring fresh food for the cooks.

The "big effort" follows nature. Members buy so much processed food they do not know what freshly picked food tastes like.

Part 2. We have a Kitchen Manual.

Part 3. Dana Effect. The food bill will drop to $80 per week or less.

Part 4. Sila Effect. We teach no killing. Plant garlic near the plants - the bugs will not eat the plants.

Part 5. The Five Reflections on Food.

1. This meal is the labour of countless beings. Let us accept this offering with gratitude.

2. This meal is taken to strengthen our exertions, for greed and opinion are strong. Let us deserve this offering.

3. This meal is taken to help us become clear and generous. Let us pay attention.

4. This meal is taken to nourish and sustain our practice. Let us be moderate.

5. This meal is taken to help all beings attain the Buddha way. Let us practice wholeheartedly.

This meal is finished. Our strength is restored for us to teach the Dharma.

We plan to further increase food dana by making and selling blessed water.

The blessed water can also be used by Members to offer to the devas in their home or work.

These programs will create Ten Blessings or more for Members and save or make money. The company becomes debtless.

For further information on the 'Feed a Buddhist' Program please contact Julian Bamford at the Chan Academy Australia on 03 9754 3335 or 0400 267 330

Reference:

1. Leake, Jonathon., Porter, Andrew 'Fat, sugar as addictive as drugs.' The Australian' newspaper. 14 July 2003. p1

Camberwell Market Stall

New handouts are being prepared to be placed in the letterboxes of houses with SOLD and Auction boards on them in the suburbs of South Yarra, Kew, Camberwell and so on.

The handouts request the donation of goods for our Camberwell Market Stall and the appeal asks for goods to be donated to support the Chan Academy Australia Buddhist Temple.

The Camberwell Market is held every Sunday morning.

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

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

Public Relations Project Summary - See Appendix I.

Use of Flowers on Altars

The central point for flower offerings is the Sariputta Room.

We offer to the 3 Healing Buddha Thankas and the Healing Buddha Altar. The Blessed flowers are given to visitors by Anita and John Hughes.

Please keep up supply and freshen the vases daily.

Advances in the Quality of Australian Education.

Our current concern is to improve the quality of education in Australian schools. This is a long standing objective of the Chan Academy.

The advanced teachers of Victoria have registration in a professional association called the Victorian Institute of Teaching. This registration gives teachers access to secondary schools to teach.

John D. Hughes has registration as a teacher under the act.

Pennie White is researching the Victorian Institute of Teaching and inputting their interest.

8. John D. Hughes News

John D. Hughes has started to use a speaker valve on his tracheostomy tube. This is to develop his swallowing to a safe level when the tube may be removed.

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

As a tribute to our Founder and Teacher, John D. Hughes we invite you to contribute to a publication to be published on his 73rd Birth Anniversary entitled "Celebration of Buddha Dhamma Work - John D. Hughes 1955 to 2003".

Please email or post your contribution to us by 10 August 2003.

Celebration of Buddha Dhamma work by John D. Hughes 1955 to 2003

John D. Hughes was born on 9 September 1930.

John D. Hughes, Founder of the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd., bought the property at 33 Brooking Street in 1965 with the intention to build a Buddha Dhamma centre on the property. The Centre has been operating for 25 years.

He succeeded driven by an idea he had formulated on 5 May1955.

With his intention, action, energy, determination and ardor he built the Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. into an active Centre of Buddha Dhamma learning, preservation and propagation. It is known around the world's Buddhist community and is a Regional Centre of the World Fellowship of Buddhists and an Associated Institution of the World Buddhist University.

On 12 March 2003 he suffered a brain stem infarct - a stroke. He had difficulty swallowing and very high blood pressure. The next day he suffered a heart attack. Western medical opinion expected major brain damage with poor prognosis of recovering to a satisfactory quality of life. For them, a miracle happened when on 10 June 2003, John D. Hughes returned to 33 Brooking Street via ambulance to start intensive rehabilitation at home.

His intention to live another 20 years at least, has brought him home to his wife and carer Anita Hughes.

Well Done John D. Hughes.

The one thing that stands out is John's determination to never give up. Supporting this is the field of merit he has accumulated through his many good actions in helping his fellow beings this life and in past times.

As Master Ru Sun said, in reply, when John's wife Anita asked "Will he be all right, Master Ru Sun?" (2 hours after he had been admitted to the intensive care unit at Maroondah Hospital) - "The Buddha blesses John D. Hughes. John has helped many beings and done many good things, his good karma will see him live long and be healthy".

Health Update on John D. Hughes

On 16 July 2003 our Teacher John D. Hughes was admitted to the Angliss Hospital. He improved quickly and was home within a few days.

Venerable Master Ru Sun advised John's Students of chanting practice for the health of their Teacher. Chanting sheets were provided by Jason Thigh, Master Ru Sun's attendant, for free distribution.

Emergency Response Instructions Issued Following our Teacher John D. Hughes' Recent Admission to Hospital 17 July 2003

On Thursday 17 July 2003, medical opinion is that John D. Hughes experienced a vaso-vagal event. This is somewhat like a fainting spell caused by the pooling of blood in the bottom half of the body.

To prevent such a thing occurring all persons must be aware of the following.

1. If John is feeling dizzy, light headed or any thing unusual - LIE HIM DOWN FLAT IMMEDIATELY - NO MATTER WHERE HE IS.

IF IN THE GARDEN - LIFT HIM OUT OF THE WHEELCHAIR AND LIE HIM DOWN ON TO HIS SIDE,

This action ensures blood supply is maintained to the brain.

ANITA TO STAY WITH JOHN,

2ND PERSON TO RING AMBULANCE.

3RD PERSON TO TAKE INSTRUCTIONS FROM ANITA.

2. TELEPHONE for AMBULANCE DIAL 000

3. ENSURE HIS TRACHY SITE IS KEPT CLEAR TO ALLOW GOOD AIR FLOW AND PREVENT NO DIRT ETC GETTING INTO.

4. PROVIDE SUCTION AND OXYGEN

Daily

THREE ADULT PERSONS (INCLUDING ANITA) MUST BE ON THE PREMESIS AT ALL TIMES FOR IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ACTION.

ANITA WITH JOHN

2ND PERSON AND THIRD PERSON MUST BE WITHIN A 1 MINUTE RESPONSE TIME TO ANITA & JOHN.

CAN USE FRONT DOOR BELL AND WALKIE TALKIES

THIS SYSTEM IS THE SAFEST TO ENSURE QUICK RESPONSE.

We request the devas and devatas to assist with this Immediate Emergency Action.

Instructions for John D. Hughes medicine from Dr. Jane Zhang - 16 July, 2003

Use one packet of herbs
Put herbs into the big pot
Fill up pot with water to 2/3 full.
Put on lid
Bring to boil
Stay with pot, do not leave
Turn off heat when boiling
Leave pot with herbs to stand overnight with lid on

In the morning:
Reheat but do not boil
Temperature: hot is good, but not too hot for John's feet.

Boil herbs every night;
in summer, boil every time after use

Herbs can be kept for 10 days if they are still good; if herbs become unusable before 10 days (develop a slimy texture), start a new packet of herbs.

Changing Learning Culture to S5

Written by John D. Hughes, Peter Boswell, Frank Carter, Evelin Halls, David Ley. Document produced on 16 July, 2003.

FOLLOWING HIS ILLNESS, JOHN D. HUGHES WILL NO LONGER BE TEACHING STUDENTS IN THE MANNER OF HIS PAST LIFE. This included staying up long into the night or even all night if a student was unclear. A new approach will be adopted whereby the student will need to powerfully generate the intention to learn.

This will be initially hard on students, as they will no longer have their hands held.

To reach the required level self-motivation, students will need to transform themselves from their current approach.

There is a 5-tier management system, which explains the different levels of learning very clearly. In this system people are divided into 5 types called S1, S2, S3, S4 and S5.

It is the intention of the Centre to have all students at the S4 level or better by the end of the year.

The 5-tier system is as follows -

S1 This is like a country club. People wait to be told what to do. They look for praise and without it will do nothing. Henry Ford's assembly line work was for these types of people. S1 people look for work that is repetitive and very dreary to others. No thinking is required as it is done away from them in the planning office. S1 people are inflexible.

S2 People in this category need to be shown what to do. They work in teams with a leader.

S3 People in this category need to write down what there is to be done. They need praise in writing or to be given awards or trophies.

S4 People in this group are self-starters. They own the job and know what to do without being prompted. They act quickly and without errors. They are not stopped by red tape and do not need praise. They are professional. They come from a post-Ford culture. S4 people constantly listen and sort out what the core meaning is. They can prioritise and will have a clear list of what is to be done. S4 people will work to this list and nothing else. These people run the world and find new ways of doing old things. The difference between an Architect and a bee has been used to suggest the difference between S1 an S4. S1 is the bee and S4 the Architect.

The weekly list of tasks is a S4 document drawn up by management. It is for S1, S2 and S3 people. If items are not on this list they are not a priority. Some very sensitive items are not included on the weekly action list. Examples of these sensitive items include the Sunday morning radio broadcast and the accounts. If people were interested in S4 they would ask to participate, ask for training or go to the TAFE where courses are designed to make people more flexible. S5 is above S4 as it includes morality, the common good and altruistic motives as part of the work ethic. For example we will not raise money by giving cocktail parties or by selling alcohol where many people make a lot of money. Similarly we will not trade in weapons or kill beings by trading in insecticides. We will not lie to sell something. We will not launder black money. We will take the ethical ground. Thousands of profit making schemes are rejected by us each year. This is S5. S5 cannot be understood until a person is operating in S4.

The old ways of S1 - S3 have a place, as they are suitable for emergencies such as fire or warfare. In these instances absolute respect for superiors and blind obedience to orders are needed. But we are not in a siege mentality. We have the time to plan and discuss our plans with others. About 5% of our plans do not go to action because under analysis they appear too early or too late for the organization to effect.

The Buddha abandoned the unteachable. He disrobed Monks and Nuns regularly. This is written in the texts. The Buddha refused many access to his order. This is also written in the texts.

The Buddha left 227 rules of conduct and a method of inquiry for disrobing.

That is the reason the Sangha lasts so long - Monks disrobe or are disrobed.

We are Sangha and do not wish to bring Buddha Dhamma into disrespect.

We last a long time because persons leave or are asked to leave.

We do not train unteachable beings.

We know the type of person we train. We abandon the S1, S2 and S3 persons within our organisation and recommend they do TAFE courses for S4.

"High Performance Management" course at Box Hill Institute of TAFE

The Centre proposes a new project to change the culture of learning.

Peter Boswell is heading this project of cultural change, and will do the course with other members. He will then coach them to be professional.

As part of our program to increase members Management Skills to S5 level, six members attended the first night of a 7-night course on High Performance Management at the Box Hill Institute of TAFE at 1000 Maroondah Highway, Box Hill.

Members attending were Lainie Smallword, Lisa Nelson, Amber Svensson, Lenore Hamilton, Rodney Johnson and Peter Boswell.

The course is conducted over seven Monday nights from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm commencing Monday 28th July and continuing for the following six Mondays to be completed on Monday 8th September 2003.

9. Information Technology News

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 are publishing a regular OH&S Bulletin from July 2003. Following is our first bulletin.

OH&S Bulletin 1 New series - Lighting

On 12 July 2003 a 12 volt lighting system was installed by Frank Carter along the rear path between Suite 4 and the Amenities block providing night lighting to this area.

Two spotlights have been fitted giving illumination from the caravan along the path to the rear stairway.

The on off switch for this system is located in the Amenities Block underneath the clothes dryer.

On Saturday 12 July, at around 7.00pm, a Member injured both hands while shifting furniture. The Member was taken to Angliss Hospital for X-rays and medical attention. No bones were broken, but the following lessons were learnt:

1. Moving of furniture must always involve two persons

2. Members should monitor energy levels and not commence or continue a task if physically tired.

3. Project tasks need to be evaluated for OH&S prior to commencement to make sure risks are avoided.

4. All Members are encouraged to learn basic First Aid through an endorsed training program

Please see included Meal Menu roster for the food offering to Anita and Amber, Joel and Max for the week ending 3 August 2003 on the final page of this Brooking Street Bugle issue 91.

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.

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.

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 8:00pm.

The next Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, August 9, at 2.00 pm.

The next monthly General Meeting will be held on Friday, 29 August 2003 at 8.00 pm.

All Members are welcome.

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.

Daily Buddha Dhamma Chanting

Buddha Dhamma Daily Chanting in the Main Hall of Assembly for John D. and Anita Hughes Long Life and Good Health

The following chanting roster has been organised with specific members name already included in allocated times, as these persons are usually Temple attendants during these specific times.

If members are not able to chant for the reason that John and Anita required other projects completed such as, BSB, BDDR, cooking or cleaning, the members must request another member to complete this chanting at the rostered time.

Please remove all dead flowers from the main altar before commencement of chanting.

Please see chanting roster on south wall on Verandah.

This chanting roster must be adhered to all the time. Thank you Thank you Thank you.

Lodgement of Brooking Street Bugles

Copies of Brooking Street Bugles Numbers 86, 87, 89 and were posted to the State Library of Victoria on Monday 28 July 2003.

Our lodgment of BSBs with the State Library is now up to date.

Visitors to the Chan Academy Australia

Three Sri Lankan Australians visited our Temple on Friday 11 July. They were Mr. Pavi D Alwis and his wife Dilukshi Karunanajake from Box Hill, Melbourne, and Mrs Tulsi Karunanayake from Sydney.

They were guided around the Temple and the Heavenly Garden by our President Mr Julian Bamford, and given copies of the Brooking Street Bugle No 90 and Abhidhamma Class notes No 55.

Their names and address were written down for our visitors book and photographs taken of our visitors in front of the Buddha Rupa.

They wrote the following blessing: 'a lovely, calming and informative visit. Thank you very much.'

The visitors were invited to come again and again.

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.

In 2002 - 2003 we generated over $11,000 net from our weekly Camberwell Market stall.

This is an important fundraising and PR activity, attracting prospective buyers with the two white tents, colourful blessing flags, flowers, display of Chan prints and gift cards and well presented array of goods for sale.

Customers are welcomed by our Members who are trained in the five styles of our Centre, and 'dress to impress' to generate sales and good PR for our Buddha Dhamma Centre.

Our dress code for the Market stall must reflect our intention to attract customers who are willing pay higher prices for quality stock.

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

Profit $136.15, Raffle $Nil, Bangladesh Stand $1.00

The sales team for the day was Frank Carter and Lisa Nelson.

The Camberwell Market Stall held on Sunday 27 June 2003 raised the following amounts of money:

Profit $54.20, Bangladesh Stand $8.10

The sales team for the day was Julian Bamford, Lenore Hamilton and Frank Carter

Sales for the week prior (20 July 2003) had been reported as $136.15 profit. A further sale of a computer followed in the subsequent week, increasing the sales to $396.15.

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.

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 26 July 2003, visiting Master Andre Sollier taught the 3rd 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 four classes are:

Winter:

Class 4: 23 August 2003
"Rapture, 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 10.00am to 3.00pm.

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.

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.

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.

Rubbish to tip

Four trailer loads of rubbish were taken to the tip during the months of May and June 2003.

The rubbish was from the clearing of the Southern fenceline, weeding and rotten wood and wood not suitable for burning.

New Fence

The task of clearing our Southern boundary for the new fence was completed on Saturday 5 July 2003.

A new fence was constructed on 16 July 2003 by fencing contractor Steve Tekanawa.

The fence is 5.4 feet in height. The cost was $1880 which is shared 50/50 by The Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd and our neighbour Clive Jones.

The money for our share of the fence was generated by our Mother's Day Flower Stall.

Garden News

Our Teacher John D. Hughes and Anita Hughes spend time in the Heavenly Dhamma Garden on most days.

John guides the pruning, toparising, planting and weeding of the gardens. The work prepares the garden for spring growth while reducing fuel to lower summer fire risk.

On Tuesday 8 July the plum tree in front of the Great Stone Wall was pruned of excess branches and the cuts sealed with paint.

The work was carried out by Peter Boswell and Julian Bamford.

On Wednesday 9 July the plum tree at the Western fence next to Suite 4 was pruned of excess branches. The work is about 45% complete.

The work was carried out with Chan mind.

Some of the branches removed can be cut into firewood and kindling. The remained will be removed to the tip.

The work was carried by Julian Bamford.

JDH, Anita, Lisa, Julie Frank worked on 27 July 2003 in potting 40 geranium and lavender cuttings. To stop infection to plants, the secateurs were soaked in metholated spirits between each cut to prevent infection. Soil from the humus heap was used in this undertaking.

Landlord's Report

The Quarterly Landlord's Report was prepared by Frank Carter, Manager LAPAM on 4 July 2003 and presented to the Landlord John D. Hughes within the following week.

Fallen Tree

On the morning of Tuesday 15th July 2003, a large branch of a Blackwood Wattle tree at the front of the property fell across the central tree on our nature strip and onto the road.

The tree was moved off the road onto the nature strip where it was cut up by chainsaw and placed on our woodpile. The road and the footpath was swept up.

The work was done by Peter Boswell and Lenore Hamilton. The work took approximately 1.5 hours to complete.

"Feed a Buddhist" Garden Number 1.

On Sunday 27 July a new garden was created at the rear of the property between the Padmasambhava Altar and Suite 4.

This is the first vegetable garden to be created under the plan for growing fresh vegetables on site as outlined in the recent paper entilted "Feed a Buddhist".

Julie O'Donnell planted the seeds of broadbeans in the new garden bed and horizontal stringlines will be hung to provide a climbing ladder for the broadbean plants.

The work was done under instructions from John D. Hughes and Anita Hughes. Members Julie O'Donnell, Lisa Nelson and Frank Carter worked on this project.

Good soil is available for other new garden beds from the recently removed compost heap site at the South West corner of the property.

Geranium and Lavender Cuttings

On 26 July 2003 Members worked in the garden near the Bodhi Tree Surround potting cuttings of geranium and lavender into small plastic pots. About one dozen pots were prepared with 3 or 4 cuttings placed in each pot.

Members Lisa Nelson, Anita Hughes, Julie O'Donnell and Frank Carter worked under the instructions of John D. Hughes.

14. Members' News

Julie O'Donnell returned on 25 July from a three-week visit to Mongolia. During her stay, Julie paid respect to Buddha and attended chanting at Gandan Monastery, Dashi Choiling Monastery, and Mongolian Women's Buyany Tugs Bayasgalant Center.

She also visited the Pethub Stangey Choskhor Ling Monastery, Manba Datsan Traditional Medicine Centre, Otochmaaramba Khiid, Dambadarjaa Khiid, and went to the countryside and stayed at Urgun Khiid. The Monastery, built in 1660, is located at the southern foot of the Khognokhan Uul Mountains. Julie also visited the Winter Palace of the Boga Khaan, the Monastery Museum of Choijin Cama and the Zanabazar Fine Arts Museum.

Lisa Nelson has been awarded a Certificate III in Business Administration. This qualification is recognised within the Australian Qualification Framework.

Evelin Halls has enrolled for the last subjects of her Degree in Computing and Arts.

Members have commenced a course at Box Hill TAFE called High Performance Management. This training is to bring Members to S4 or better styles. More details are at Page 19 of this publication.

15. Funds Appeal

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:

18. Appendix

Appendix I

Evelin Halls will do a Major Project involving fieldwork as part of her Major in Communication and Media Studies at Monash University. The Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd. is the organisation chosen for this project.

Summary of Public Relations Project

Analyse an organisation's public relations program/s.

What 'publics' does the organisation attempt to reach?
What communications strategies are employed?
How are internal and external communications managed?
How does the organisation assess the effectiveness of its communications program/s?
Describe how you would assess their efforts.
What recommendations would you make as the independent consultant?

The due date for the report is 16 October 2003.

Meal Roster for Anita Hughes for week beginning Monday 28 July

Meal/Day	Monday 28 July	Tuesday 29 July	Wednesday 30 July	Thursday 31 July	Friday 1 July	Saturday 2 July	Sunday 3 July
Breakfast Anita cooking until further notice Provider Attendant Cleanup	Porridge Toast + Vegemite 2 Teas Milk, Eggs, Fruit	Porridge Toast + Vegemite 2 Teas Milk, Eggs, Fruit	Porridge Toast + Vegemite 2 Teas Milk, Eggs, Fruit Rodney J Rodney J Rodney J	Porridge Toast + Vegemite 2 Teas Milk, Eggs, Fruit Lenore H Lenore H Lenore H	Porridge Toast + Vegemite 2 Teas Milk, Eggs, Fruit Lisa Lisa Lisa	Porridge Toast + Vegemite 2 Teas Milk, Eggs, Fruit   Rodney J Rodney J Rodney J	Porridge Toast + Vegemite 2 Teas Milk, Eggs, Fruit   Rodney J Rodney J Rodney J
Lunch Provider Cook Attendant Cleanup			Rodney J Rodney J Rodney J Rodney J	Leanne E Leanne E Leanne E Leanne E	Frank Evelin Evelin Frank	Amber/Lisa Lisa Amber Amber	Lisa Amber Amber Joel/Max
	Toasted sandwich, soup	Meat pie	Toasted sandwich, soup	Toasted sandwich, soup	Toasted sandwich, soup, rice pudding	Pasta	Minestrone soup
Dinner Provider Cook Attendant Cleanup			Rodney J Lisa Lisa Max/Joel	Lisa Amber Lisa Max/Joel	Helen A Lisa Amber Max/Joel	Helen A Helen A Amber Lisa	Frank Frank Frank Max/Joel
Alternatives can be suggested	Lamb chops, boiled potatoes and salad Apple pie	Beef casserole Steamed vegies + rice Trifle	Chicken Roast or takeaway Pasta elbows Crème caramel	Irish stew Boiled potatoes + salad for Anita Lemon delicious	Shepherd's pie Steamed vegies + rice Fruit	Pot roast Pasta elbows Fruit and custard	Pasta w. vegies for Anita Chocolate pudding