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The last day of the Metta Convention is on today 9

The last day of the Metta Convention is on today 9am till 5pm AEDT! 🥰

Please join us in-person or online via Zoom for an inspiring & informative program: https://uws.zoom.us/j/83250422128
Meeting ID: 832 5042 2128

Link to program PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R01nemaK9bw3-Z4ot5Qpsu8yRbzJPgAY

Metta Convention takes place in-person at Bankstown City Campus (5 mins walk from Bankstown Train station, not in Milperra). The Full address is: Western Sydney University 74 Rickard Road Bankstown, NSW 2200.

Regading parking, please do not park at the Bankstown University library as they close by 8PM. The best place to park is Civic Tower Car Park, Civic Dr, Bankstown or street parking / shopping centre (marked in yellow below) - all free.

SPECIAL EVENT starting soon - last Q&A with Venera

SPECIAL EVENT starting soon - last Q&A with Venerable Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

🌟 This is going to be her last session before entering full retirement. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to attend her session IN PERSON or ONLINE at the Metta Convention this weekend.

👉🏼Saturday 3.30-4.30 pm AEST (Sydney time zone)

👉🏼Zoom link: https://uws.zoom.us/j/83250422128

👉🏼This is part of the Metta Conventjon. To register for the metta convention and view the whole program, please visit our website.

#buddhistevents #buddhismsydney #dharmatalk #dhammatalk #buddhism #mettaconvention #tenzinpalmo

Dear Friends, the Metta Convention is starting soo

Dear Friends, the Metta Convention is starting soon! 🥰 Please join us any time 8.30am AEST in-person and at 9am for those who attend online - Saturday and Sunday. The program concludes at 5pm.

Zoom link: https://uws.zoom.us/j/83250422128

Meeting ID: 832 5042 2128

Link to program PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bFxKcUQi3PSH6FUacoouOIN7gjaV960Y/view

We would like to remind you all about the Daylight savings from Sunday 1/10/23

Metta Convention takes place at Bankstown City Campus (5 mins walk from Bankstown Train station, not in Milperra). The Full address is: Western Sydney University 74 Rickard Road Bankstown, NSW 2200.

Regading parking, please do not park at the Bankstown University library as they close by 8PM. The best place to park is Civic Tower Car Park, Civic Dr, Bankstown or street parking / shopping centre (marked in yellow below) - all free.

Tonight's Metta Convention Week event is a free Co

Tonight's Metta Convention Week event is a free Community Cultural Dinner!

Metta Centre will be hosting an international dinner, with food stalls from Buddhist temples and centres offering vegetarian food from countries around the world! Join us for an extraordinary evening together in celebration of the diversity and richness of cultures. Enjoy food cooked and offered from the heart, and meet others from our local community. First come first served, no takeaways.

Fri 29 Sep | 7-10pm AEST

Location: In person at Western Sydney University, Level 3, Bankstown City campus, 74 Rickard Rd Bankstown, NSW (5 minutes away from Bankstown Train Station), not the other Bankstown Campus in Milperra.

Please register ☺ https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/metta-convention-week-community-cultural-dinner-tickets-678699828457

Today! Day 4 - METTA CONVENTION week Don’t miss

Today! Day 4 - METTA CONVENTION week

Don’t miss the special event tonight with monastics from
all Buddhist traditions.

*Between Everything and Nothing*

7-9 pm AEST (Sydney, Australia time zone). *In person* and *online*

Panellists:
- Ven Ayya Karunika
- Ven Juewei
- Ven Pema Deki

Followed by Tonglen and AH meditation practice with:
- Ven Tashi Choedup
- Dr. Pema Düddul

More info and zoom link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/between-everything-and-nothing-cultivating-compassion-and-wisdom-tickets-723195255477

#buddhism #buddhismsydney #buddhadharma #buddhistevents #dharmatalk #dhammatalk #mettaconvention

Tonight's Metta Convention Week event is Haiku Poe

Tonight's Metta Convention Week event is Haiku Poetry Writing with Venerable BomHyon Sunim 🙏 Join us in learning about Haiku Poetry, and learn to write your own! 🪷

This event is in-person (tea included!) & online! For more information & to register please go to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/metta-convention-week-haiku-poetry-writing-tickets-678704432227

An old silent pond...
A frog jumps into the pond,
Splash! Silence again.”
- Matsuo Basho

A brief moment …
provocative, colourful,
a sudden illumination …

What is Haiku?

A conception that challenges our habitual grasping & concept-forming mind activity.

Cutting through … a juxtaposition of two images and a ‘cutting word’.
A kind of verbal punctuation mark …
A moment of separation demonstrating how juxtaposed elements are related.
A visual image or a line drawing.

The word ‘haiku’ derives from Japanese haikai, a humorous linked-verse poem. Traditional haiku describes a moment in time, using words that awaken the senses but over the centuries and with its importation to the West, the form and subject matter has become more experimental.

Join Venerable BomHyon Sunim, a respected teacher from the Korean Zen tradition, for a captivating session on Haiku. Venerable will guide our interactive discussion. There will be the opportunity to collaborate on a group haiku as well as to craft your own.

This event is part of Metta Convention Week, a week-long program aimed at fostering metta (loving kindness), mindfulness, compassion and inner peace. Metta Convention week offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from renowned Buddhist teachers from around the world !

#buddhism #buddhismsydney #poetry

Metta Convention Week continues tonight with "An E

Metta Convention Week continues tonight with "An Evening with Buddhist Master Chao Khun Keng" 🪷🤩🙏

This event is in-person & online! To register please go to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/metta-convention-week-an-evening-with-buddhist-master-chao-khun-keng-tickets-666323059207

We hope you can join us to hear from Chao Khun Keng. Attendees will be able to ask any question about their spiritual practice. With 35 years of monastic experience, Venerable Ajahn Keng has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with us.

Venerable Chao Khun Keng Vinayadhamma Vidhes aka Ajahn Keng is a Singaporean monk from the Thai Forest Tradition of Ajahn Mun Buridatto. He was ordained in 1987 under the recommendation of Thanissaro Bhikkhu (Ajahn Geoffrey). Luang Phor Jiak Cundo, the later generation of Luang Pu Mun’s disciples, was also one of his teachers. Ajahn Keng was conferred the title of “Chao Khun” in 2013 by the King of Thailand. Currently, Chao Khun Keng is the Abbott of Santi Forest Monastery (JB, Malaysia) and the President of Palelai Buddhist (Singapore) and Wat Pa Doi Charen Tham at Omkoi, Thailand.

This special event is part of Metta Convention Week, a week-long program aimed at fostering metta (loving kindness), mindfulness, compassion and inner peace. Metta Convention week offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from renowned Buddhist teachers from around the world.

Metta Convention Week starts tonight with "Buddhis

Metta Convention Week starts tonight with "Buddhist Bowl Trivia"! 🪷🥣
See our website for more events this week, including a free dinner!

Mon 25 Sep | 7-8.30pm AEST

Location: In person at Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus (74 Rickard Rd Bankstown, NSW 2200) Room 1.4.34, level 4 or Online via https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506489824?pwd=cmpNQ1ljSmFVYURLWVN1dWllYUN1dz09 (or call +61 2 8015 6011 | Meeting ID: 835 0648 9824 | Passcode: 718905, call charges may apply)

The Buddhist Bowl Trivia is a unique and engaging event aimed at fostering learning, bonding, and joy amongst the participants. With a wide range of beginner, moderate, and advanced questions, we aspire to create an engaging and friendly atmosphere that encourages the exchange of knowledge and wisdom among attendees.

Two renowned Buddhist monks, Bhante Sujato and Ajahn Brahmali, go head-to-head in the Buddhist Bowl challenge. Bhante Sujato, known for his anarcho-pacifist approach, compatible with Buddhist lay and renunciate life, will be competing against Ajahn Brahmali, who completed the only full English translation of the Vinaya Piṭaka (Monastic Law). The questions for this Buddha Bowl challenge will be contributed by monastics and lay practitioners joining the Metta Convention in person and from around the world. We will also receive opening remarks for the Metta Convention Week: ‘Metta-lympics’ from Ajahn Dhammadharo (recorded), a fellow monk in the Forest Tradition of Ajahn Chah.

Attendees will also have a chance to join the trivia fun, with Bhante Sujato and Ajahn Brahmali giving commentary on answers. This event is not just a competition; it is an opportunity to learn about Buddhism and gain a deeper understanding of its principles. So come and join us for a fun-filled and enlightening evening with Bhante Sujato and Ajahn Brahmali, as they showcase their wisdom and knowledge and share their insights with us.

Metta Centre friends attended the Bodhicitta Found

Metta Centre friends attended the Bodhicitta Foundation fundraising dinner to support their charity works in India and other developing countries to empower mainly women and children with education, job skills, human rights, health and well-being. A very worthwhile cause to support! Make a difference and change lives. To donate and find more information, go to https://bodhicitta-vihara.com/

Metta Convention is on all of next week - weeknigh

Metta Convention is on all of next week - weeknights and over the weekend! 🤩

Monday: Buddhist Bowl Trivia 🤓
Tuesday: An Evening with Buddhist Master Chao Khun Keng 😇
Wednesday: Haiku Poetry Writing with Ven BomHyon Sunim 📜
Thursday: Panel discussion + Q&A - Between Everything and Nothing: Cultivating Compassion and Wisdom 🥰
Friday: Come join our exuberant International Community Cultural Dinner 😋
Saturday - Sunday: Metta-lympics – playing the games of loving kindness - many sessions with Buddhist teachers from Sydney & around the world 🪷

You can attend in person at the Western Sydney University Bankstown City Campus (not the other one in Milperra) or join online! ☺️

For the full program and to register please visit https://www.mettacentre.com/the-metta-convention/ ☺️

#DhammaTalk at 7pm AEST tonight with Ayya Karunika

#DhammaTalk at 7pm AEST tonight with Ayya Karunika! 🪷 What does success mean to you? Based on the Buddha’s words, in this talk Ayya will challenge the ordinary understanding of becoming a successful person in the world and discuss practical ways to achieve true success. Are you ready to hear this?

Wed 20 Sep | 7-8.30pm AEST

Location: In person at Western Sydney University (74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown City Campus), Room 1.4.34 on level 4 or Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506489824?pwd=cmpNQ1ljSmFVYURLWVN1dWllYUN1dz09 or call (charges apply): +61 2 8015 6011 | Meeting ID: 835 0648 9824 | Passcode: 718905

About the speaker: Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the senior resident monastic at Santi Forest Monastery and has been in monastic life for over 12 years. She received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She is also a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali. Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting day retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of Dhammasara main monastery complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades. She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects.

#dharmatalk
#buddhism #meditation #buddhismsydney

Metta Centre Newsletter - Week 37 - https://mailch

Metta Centre Newsletter - Week 37 - https://mailchi.mp/5dd39cf80293/pwxw3t0xng-6666390

Open the link above to view our newsletter with more upcoming events from MC & other organisations!

Uganda Buddhist Centre, led by Venerable Bhante Bu

Uganda Buddhist Centre, led by Venerable Bhante Buddharakkhita, offers Dhamma activities and programs to provide clean water, sanitation, and food to the hungry. Watch the incredible work that they do here:
https://youtu.be/4tLIioM3CsE

To learn more, donate and support this incredible organisation search for "Uganda Buddhist Centre" on Google

Metta Convention Week is coming up in a bit over a

Metta Convention Week is coming up in a bit over a week at Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus 🤩 You can check out the large & wonderful program and register via our website: https://www.mettacentre.com/the-metta-convention/

And our usual free events next week are also at Western Sydney Uni & Zoom 🪷:

🪷 Mondays: Meditation for Beginners Course (also via Zoom)
🪷 Tuesdays: Yoga
🪷 Wednesdays: Meditation, talk + Q&A with different Buddhist teachers (also via Zoom). This week we have Bhikkhuni Ayya Karunika attending in person to talk about Achieving True Success - What does success mean to you? Based on the Buddha’s words, in this talk Ayya will challenge the ordinary understanding of becoming a successful person in the world and discuss practical ways to achieve true success.

Everyone is welcome to join us in learning how to live happy & fulfilling lives! See our website for more details: https://www.mettacentre.com/events/

The recording of our great session with Bhante Joe

The recording of our great session with Bhante Joe Atulo (Practising the Buddha’s Teachings - From the Suttas to the Heart) is now on YouTube 😊 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Etp3kLbmAEI

Outline:

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:00 - Meditation
00:37:39 - Dhamma Talk
00:39:46 - Aspiration & different roads
00:44:36 - Having a guide
00:47:50 - Keeping precepts
00:50:09 - Keeping 8 precepts
00:52:39 - Practising meditation
00:54:31 - Simile of the Cook
00:58:18 - Meditation topics
00:59:31 - Meditation on perceptions
01:02:00 - Going against the grain
01:03:45 - Simile of a murderer
01:06:54 - Conclusion
01:08:36 - Q: Did the Buddha eat meat?
01:10:52 - Q: Giving apparently unowned items to a homeless person?
01:12:04 - Q: Meat in supermarkets has been killed for consumers...
01:13:10 - Q: Better posture for breath meditation
01:14:30 - Q: Metta Meditation
01:15:27 - Q: How to find a guide
01:18:31 - Q: When to change practices?
01:21:37 - Q: Do monks accept disciples for higher training?
01:22:38 - Q: Intuition vs delusion?
01:26:09 - Sharing Merits
01:26:55 - Conclusion & Announcements

Check out this video of our recent Buddhist Detox

Check out this video of our recent Buddhist Detox Retreat created by our friends at the Ministry of Nirvana! 🥰🪷🥰 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBC07GhYGoM

Metta Centre Newsletter - Week 37 - https://mailch

Metta Centre Newsletter - Week 37 - https://mailchi.mp/aa1dcb3363d0/pwxw3t0xng-6665958

We visited a new place near Oberon, which will be set up for monastics and meditators to deepen their practice. Watch this space for updates on the up and coming meditation sanctuary!

#DharmaTalk starting soon 🥰 7pm AEST tonight: P

#DharmaTalk starting soon 🥰 7pm AEST tonight: Practising in Bhutan: Compassion In Action with Venerable Pema Deki 🪷

Wed 13 Sep | 7-8.30pm AEST

Location: Online or Western Sydney University- Bankstown City Campus, Room 1.4.34, level 4 Bankstown, NSW 2200
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506489824?pwd=cmpNQ1ljSmFVYURLWVN1dWllYUN1dz09

Venerable Bhikkhuni (Gelongma) Pema Deki – Emma Slade will talk about her inspiring journey on the Buddhist path that took her to Bhutan, where she founded the Opening Your Heart Charity to help hundreds of children improve their lives. Through challenges and opportunities, her journey eventually led to an important and auspicious day of Bhikkhuni ordination that took place for the first time in Bhutan, a historic moment indeed. Venerable Pema will share insights on the Buddhist practice in Bhutan, ways of learning and being taught, the Vajrayana path and putting compassion into practice as a blend of compassion and wisdom becomes the essence of the path to liberation.

Bhikkhuni Pema Deki left a high powered financial career to explore the traditions of yoga and meditation and this road led her eventually to the Buddhist Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan.

Here, with the help of her Lama, she became the first Western woman to be ordained as a Getsulma in Bhutan in the Drukpa Kagyu lineage in 2014.

In response to her deep interest in the nature and practices of compassion, in 2015, she founded the registered UK charity ‘Opening Your Heart to Bhutan’ to help children in Bhutan. To date this charity has helped hundreds of children in Bhutan gain access to education and medicine. In 2017 she was given the Point of Light award by the UK Prime Minister in recognition of her exceptional charity work in Bhutan.

Her book, Set Free, detailing her inspirational personal story was published in April 2017. Proceeds from the book are donated to the charity.

www.openingyourhearttobhutan.com
www.emmaslade.com

#buddhism #dhammatalk #compassion #meditation

METTA NEWS - We visited a new place near Oberon, w

METTA NEWS - We visited a new place near Oberon, which will be set up for monastics and meditators to deepen their practice. Watch this space for updates on the up and coming meditation sanctuary!

We're having 3 free events a week at Western Sydne

We're having 3 free events a week at Western Sydney University, Bankstown City campus 😊

🪷 Mondays: Meditation for Beginners Course (also via Zoom)
🪷 Tuesdays: Yoga
🪷 Wednesdays: Meditation, talk + Q&A with different Buddhist teachers (also via Zoom). This week Venerable Bhikkhuni (Gelongma) Pema Deki - Emma Slade - talks about Practising in Bhutan: Compassion In Action

Everyone welcome to join us in learning how to deal with problems & live happier more helpful lives!

See our website for more details: https://www.mettacentre.com/events/

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