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Join with us for daily practice on Zoom

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Udomson BK

Many have found themselves interested in Buddhism and start to research the practice, listen to dharma talks, read Buddhist books and so on. Some start to have questions on how to take themselves on the path. They may have been … Continue reading →

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UN Vesak Celebration 2017

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Udomson BK

Many Buddhist communities are now aware that this year’s UN Vesak  Celebrations will be at Paul Keating Park, Bankstown NSW on Saturday 6th May 2017. The change of venue this year from the Sydney Town Hall has allowed for more … Continue reading →

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‘Buddhajayantee’ – the 2600th anniversary of the Buddha’s enlightenment.

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Udomson BK

2012 is a significant year for all Buddhists as it marks the ‘Buddhajayantee’ – the 2600th anniversary of the Buddha’s enlightenment. On Sunday 29th July, Belmore Park, Sydney CBD, was transformed into a Buddhist ceremonial ground for the gathering of … Continue reading →

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Why our youth do not join the temple?

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Udomson BK

Saturday 16th June 2012, the Buddhist Council of New South Wales conducted a meeting at the Lao Buddhist Temple near Bonnyrigg, Wat Phrayortkeo Dhammayanaram. The meeting involved Buddhist Sangha and lay Buddhists from different organisations that come together to discuss … Continue reading →

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Soumana suttra (Giving vs not giving)

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Udomson BK

Once upon a time Princess Soumana with 500 princesses paid respect to the Lord Buddha and asked him the following: Oh! My Lord if your 2 disciples who had equal faith, morality and wisdom but one was more charitable than … Continue reading →

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A New Way to Celebrate New Year in Sydney

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Udomson BK

New Year is the time to celebrate, the time to reflect the year passed and the time to make resolutions for the year ahead. People celebrate their New Year in many different ways. For Buddhists in Sydney, they chose to … Continue reading →

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Reckless one is similar to a dead person.

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Udomson BK

One morning when the Lord Buddha went for an alms round he saw a merchant setting up his shop to run a business for the three seasons i.e. for summer, winter and autumn. Knowing his future, the Buddha smiled, that … Continue reading →

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Dhammapada on the law of kamma

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Udomson BK

Once upon a time while the Lord Buddha was staying at Savattee City. Three groups of monks from various cities came to visit the Buddha in his residence.  After the Buddha’s greeted the monks, they reported to him their experiences … Continue reading →

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Veyyavacca, one of the ten ways of making merit

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Udomson BK

Veyyavacca means helping others with their works or tasks, the useful and honest ones from the biggest of all to the very least ones. They may help with the washing, carrying water, farming or just giving advice. Veyyavacca indicates the … Continue reading →

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Right speech according to the guide line laid by the Lord Buddha

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Udomson BK

Besides training ourselves to say only the truth, we should be able to choose what we should or should not say. If that truth is not useful to anyone, it should be left unsaid. The Lord Buddha put the good … Continue reading →

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