Upcoming Events! (June)

Dear Dharma Friends,

There's a lot of Buddhist activities happening in Perth over the next few weeks. In the next month, we'll have the 4th Global Conference on Buddhism right here in Perth, the Story of Buddhism Exhibition at the Arthouse Gallery, as well as an Interfaith Day!

4th Global Conference on Buddhism

A biennial event, the series of Global Conferences on Buddhism aim to provide a unique forum at which prominent Buddhists from various traditions can present their responses and solutions to key issues of interest to Buddhists. The ensuing panel discussions prompted by questions from conference delegates are aimed at providing a stimulating, entertaining and productive dialogue that deepens the understanding of all participants.

The 2006 conference brings together an impressive group of respected ordained and lay speakers from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Australia, Singapore, Korea and the United States. Our invited guests will address the six sub-themes of the conference to provide a diversity of analysis, experience and opinion. These themes range from ‘Women in Buddhism’ through to ‘Euthanasia’ and the ‘Buddhist Response to Fundamentalism’

Where: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
When: 10-11 June 06
Who: For practicing Buddhists and others interested in following this path
Cost: $200 Adults / $125 Students / $150 Pensioners
More information: Visit the web site or contact Ga Vin Lee at gavin@mosaic.net.au



Story of Buddhism Exhibition

At this exhibition you will see the living story of Buddhism presented through colour, sound, image, text, art, sculpture and the work and the loving dedication of many people. Buddhism is an ancient yet contemporary spiritual pathway which is growing throughout the world and practiced by many Australians.

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Where: Artshouse Gallery
When: 27 May - 16 June (11am - 5pm)
Who: Open to the Public
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
More information: Visit the web site or contact Ga Vin Lee at gavin@mosaic.net.au


Interfaith Day

Together with the International Relief Friendship Foundation and a number of other community groups, YAD will be having an interfaith day on the 24th of June. As part of the event, we will visit and do some community service at a mosque and temple (our temple!) and visit a church monastery. We aim to bring together followers of each religion in order to break down the barriers between each group.

Currently, we invite expressions of interest from anyone interested in coming along to this event. We may have a limit on the numbers of people able to attend due to the capacities of each venue, so please let us know ASAP.

Where: Mosque, Church, our Temple
When: 24 June, 8am - 7pm (approx)
Who: Anyone!
Cost: None (at present)
More information: Contact/RSVP to Carl Ong (ong.carl@gmail.com / 0433 207 025 [Three]) to express your interest. Limited Numbers!

ANZBYC

Coming up soon is the annual Australia and New Zealand Buddhist Youth Conference, a chance for Buddhist Youth from all the different YADs around Australia and New Zealand to get together and meet each other! This year the conference will be held at Nan Tien Temple in Wollongong, New South Wales. The temple is about an hour from Sydney.

The theme of this year's conference is "Auspicious Co-Existence" and it serves as a great excuse to...
1. Go to Sydney
2. Have fun with some fantastic people from all around Australia
3. Learn more about Buddhism (and about our international organisation, YAD)
4. Visit Nan Tien Temple, one of the largest temples in the southern hemisphere (if not THE largest one)
5. And much much more!

I've been to a bunch of these and I can say that it's definitely more than worthwhile. (Just ask me if you want to hear some good stories ;-) ) Right now Virgin Blue and Qantas have some great deals so hurry up and book!

Where: Nan Tien Temple, Wollongong, NSW
When: 14 Jul - 17 Jul
How Much: $160 before the end of the month / $180 after May
What: Australia and New Zealand Buddhist Youth Conference / "Auspicious Co-existence"
For more info: Contact Ser Ley Lee on 0433 776 507 or chooley@lycos.com

With Metta,
Ga Vin
YAD President