Author Archives: Udomson BK

A journey to buddhism

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Udomson BK

For a long time I’ve wanted to learn more about Buddhist practices. Then about seven years ago after getting married and falling pregnant with my first child I decided to take the first step. I was really unsure where to … Continue reading →

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100k is needed for the meditation facility.

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Udomson BK

Wat Albury is a Buddhist temple and meditation centre here in Albury. As well as the facilities it provides as a temple it offers training for those wishing to learn meditation. Everyone knows that modern life is busy and stressful. … Continue reading →

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Heading to the 4th Anniversary with the bright future.

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Udomson BK

The future of the Buddhist temple in Albury has been uncertain for years. The Thai monk, Ajahn Satit Thitadhammo took the leadership and forge through all the crisis. Now it is confirmed that he is definitely signing a contract to … Continue reading →

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The overseas award to the Buddhist work on the border

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Udomson BK

Approaching  Vesak (the Buddha day) in May this year, the Buddhist community on the border will receive  pleasing news. Ajahn Satit, the Buddhist monk who runs the Buddhist Sunday service every week has been granted an honorary Sema-Dhammachaka Award from … Continue reading →

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Which way to Albury Buddhist Temple?

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Udomson BK

The street sign ‘Buddhist Temple’ used to direct the public to the temple on Abercorn Street has recently been removed. The place has stopped its function as a Buddhist temple since the end of August to allow the authority to … Continue reading →

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Third Anniversary

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Udomson BK

Third Anniversary of Wat Albury, another milestone that Ajahn Satit and members of Wat Albury have reached. It has not been a rosy journey but they have managed to go through the hurdles and difficulties and turned crisis into opportunities. … Continue reading →

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The Resumption of Buddhist Sunday Service to the Border

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Udomson BK

After the unfortunate disruption caused by the ownership issue of the property on Abercorn Street, Wat Buddhavongsayaram Inc. is extremely happy to announce that it  resumed its regular Sunday service for the people of the border region at the new … Continue reading →

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The mystery has not yet come to the end.

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Udomson BK

It has been more than a year since the Consumer Affair of Victoria (CAV) made public announcement  in Albury-Wodonga Newsweekly about the winding up and distributing of the properties of the deregistered association, Wat Phouthavongsayaram Lao Buddhist Association Inc. Apparently, the … Continue reading →

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The Opening Ceremony of Buddha Hall in Western Australia

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Udomson BK

The Opening Ceremony of Buddha Hall in Western Australia Over 30 Buddhist monks and lay people from Thailand and Dhammakaya Centres from various states in Australia have come to join the Buddhist community in Western Australia to witness the opening … Continue reading →

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AUSTRALIAN OBSERVANCE OF THE UNIITED NATIONS DAY OF VESAK 2013

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Udomson BK

On the afternoon of Sunday, May 26th, 2013, the Australian Observance of the United Nations Day of Vesak took place at the Sydney Town Hall. This joyous and auspicious event was attended by more than 1,000 people from all Buddhist … Continue reading →

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