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Buddhist communities joined force for Thailand flood relief

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Udomson BK

On Sunday 6th November, the ground of Cabravale Leisure Centre, Cabramatta was filled with thousands of Buddhist from the Cabramatta and Fairfield area for a Vegetarian Food Fair Festival, a fundraising for Thailand flood relief Thailand has been inundated with … Continue reading →

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Plans Are Underway to Establish Melbourne’s First Multicultural Buddhist Primary School

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Udomson BK

Conference marks the beginning stages to new Multicultural Buddhist Primary School A conference held on Thursday Sept 1st at Quang Minh temple in Braybrook, officially marked the beginning stages of establishing a new Multicultural Buddhist Primary School in Melbourne’s western … Continue reading →

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The Relics of Buddha and relics of his disciples will be on display in Woolowin, QLD

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Udomson BK

Brisbane Meditation Center offer a great oppotunity to view and pay homage to The Relics of Buddha And relics of his disciples “ Exhibition” More than 80 display You can explore The history of the arising of Buddha’s relics Meaning of the … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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