Monthly Archives: July 2011

Mr. Nantiya’s story

“Relatives and friends joyfully welcome the safe return of someone they haven’t seen for a long time. Similarly merit is waiting to greet a merit maker.” Mr. Nantiya’s story Once upon a time the parents of a young man of … Continue reading

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The Middle Way Launching its First One Day Meditation Course in Brisbane

Originally based in Thailand, the name has become popularly familiar worldwide and has many centres, one of which is based in Sydney and has been operating for over 10 years. The Middle Way has decided to hold its first ever … Continue reading

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A thousand Buddhists in the Heart of Sydney

Pansa or Vassa, the time of Buddhist lent was filled with a warming atmosphere and the sound of graceful traditional Thai music. With its open and welcoming invitation for all to join, the Buddhist community of Sydney gathered in numbers … Continue reading

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Two men took a vow in Buddhist ordination

On the full moon of Asalha Puja Day, two men took a vow in Buddhist ordination, one day before the Buddhist lent in Theravada Buddhist tradition started. Retired Postdoctoral supervisor of Louisiana State University, Dr. Aroon (72), after joining in … Continue reading

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Albury Buddhist Temple’s Big Boom!

An unexpected 40 people turn out at Wat Buddhavongsayaram, Albury. A big boom for the only Buddhist Temple in the region, 6 months after reopening. People travelled enthusiastically to offer food to the resident Monk, Ajahn Satit, on Sunday, July … Continue reading

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V-STAR has flashed it’s first initial program in Albury

The V-STAR program which has attracted a million young students in Thailand has now flashed it’s first initial program in Albury Australia. V-STAR is a program which aims to teach children the benefit of having good responsibility and about the … Continue reading

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