Author Archives: Udomson BK

Outdoor Alms Offering Ceremony in Auckland

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Udomson BK

This event was specially organized to commemorate the 2600th anniversary of Buddha’s enlightenment. The Buddha relic brought from Sri Lanka was on public display. Many hundreds of Buddhists and interested residents of Auckland made their way to MT Albert War … Continue reading →

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it’s proper to conquer angry people with non-aggression

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Udomson BK

It’s right Utara it’s proper to conquer angry people with non-aggression It is normal to defeat irritable people with calmness To conquer abusive speech with pleasant speech To overcome plaintiff with non-grievance To conquer wicked people with compassion To conquer … Continue reading →

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The Kathin presentation (Thot Kathin)

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Udomson BK

The kathin presentation, which is made annually at the close of phansa, constitutes one of the major contributions received by any monastic community. The practice of offering kathin in Theravada Buddhist countries at the present time consists in essence of … Continue reading →

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A Special Treat for Past Comers

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Udomson BK

For the first time in Sydney, The Middle Way Team of Wat Phra Dhammakaya took the pleasure in distributing out a very special invite. The special offer was aimed at inviting those whom has previously attended a weekend Middle Way … Continue reading →

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Three Men Take Ordination For Pansa

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Udomson BK

The morning of Friday 5th of August, a busy working day for some, bacame a special turning point in life for three men. Each man turned from their layty life to persue a monastic life, where they will spend the … Continue reading →

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Wooloowins Local Alert to Come for the First One Day Middle Way Meditation Course

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Udomson BK

Posters, Flyers and signs caught the eyes of several people in the Wooloowin Area, attracting people  to  indulge in their curiosity and find something new. Many locals arrived at the meditation centre on the corner of Lodge and Shaw Road, Saturday … Continue reading →

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Mr. Nantiya’s story

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Udomson BK

“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

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Udomson BK

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

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Udomson BK

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

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Udomson BK

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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