Members of the Multifaith Faith Advisory Group came together on the 21st September 2018, which is also the United Nations Day, at the Zinc Room Federation Square to offer prayers for drought affected farmers in Australia and peace in the world.
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We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2018 AABS conference, hosted by the Alfred Deakin Institute and Buddhist Studies@Deakin, is now open. This interdisciplinary conference will provide a forum for scholars and students of Buddhism to explore the rich tapestry of Buddhist cultures, philosophies, and practices in traditional settings and in modern social life. For full details, please visit the conference website and register through EventBrite 8–9 November 2018 Deakin Downtown, Level 12, Tower 2 727 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3008 Keynote speakers Ann Gleig, University of Central Florida John Powers, Deakin University Amber D. Carpenter, Yale-National University of Singapore College Conference convenors: Leesa Davis, Anna Halafoff and John Powers, Deakin University Please find more details below https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/australian-association-of-buddhist-studies-conference-2018-tickets-48721671832  13 September - Siladasa's Pilgrimage From the pilgrimage site of Bodhgaya in india to the statues ofGal Vihara, Sri Lanka and then onto the largest Buddhist temple of Borobudur in Java, Siladasa will be your guide to these places of inspiration. This slideshow presentation will present the wonders of the Buddhist world. All Welcome after the 7.30 meditation class.  20 September - Padmasambhava Puja This Thursday night we celebrate the great guru,Padmasambhava and connect with his power to remove obstacles with his transformative energy. Carunetra will lead a puja dedicated to Padmasambhava. All Welcome after the 7.30 meditation class.  Moving Minds - Vote Now Vote now at Pick My Project - be quick voting closes 17 September. This project will bring a mobile meditation bus to the community with all the benefits that meditation and mindfulness can bring. Share this exciting project with family, neighbours, friends and on social media to get the word out. Click here for more information  Going Deeper Meditation Sesshins are run each month to provide an opportunity to connect more deeply with ourselves and our meditation practice. A six hour practice day of alternate walking and sitting meditation is conducted in silence to build momentum and depth. Click here for more information. Sunday 16 September, 10am to 4pm at the MBC. Lunch is provided on the day. Best suited for those who regularly practice meditation within our Sangha. $40 Full Waged, $20 Concession. Booking Essential - Click Here to Book Online or call the MBC   Last Meditation Course for 2018 Over this 6 week course discover for yourself the transforming practice of meditation. Develop clarity of mind and openness of heart, freeing yourself from habitual patterns and choosing a path of more creativity and positivity. Click here for more information 6 Wednesday nights from 17 October to 21 November, 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the MBC. Suitable for those with little or no experience of meditation. $200 Full Waged, $200 Low Waged, $150 Concession. Includes free entry to all MBC meditation drop-in classes during the course. Booking Essential - Click Here to Book Online or call the MBC  Weekend retreat with Vimalasara
A weekend retreat based on Vimalasara's book, Detox Your Heart - Meditations for Healing Emotional Trauma. This retreat focuses on the first stage of the Metta Bhavana.Vimalasara will take retreatants on a compassionate journey to help us work with our compulsive and harmful behaviours. Click here for more information. 7pm Friday 26 October to 3pm Sunday 28 October in the Yarra Valley Suited for those who are familiar with our meditation practices $250 Full Waged, $185 Low Waged, $120 Concession. Booking Essential - Click Here to Book Online or call the MBC Australasian Association of Buddhist Studies Conference 2018
We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2018 AABS conference, hosted by the Alfred Deakin Institute and Buddhist Studies@Deakin, is now open. This interdisciplinary conference will provide a forum for scholars and students of Buddhism to explore the rich tapestry of Buddhist cultures, philosophies, and practices in traditional settings and in modern social life. For full details, please visit the conference website and register through EventBrite 8–9 November 2018 Deakin Downtown, Level 12, Tower 2 727 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3008 Keynote speakers Ann Gleig, University of Central Florida John Powers, Deakin University Amber D. Carpenter, Yale-National University of Singapore College Conference convenors: Leesa Davis, Anna Halafoff and John Powers, Deakin University Please find attached a media release from Victoria Police on our new contact card. Further information on the contact card – including translated materials – is also available on our website http://www.police.vic.gov.au/ content.asp?Document_ID=50515 Sophie Jennings - Acting Senior Communications Manager Media & Corporate Communications Department, Victoria Police Australasian Association of Buddhist Studies Conference 2018
We are pleased to announce the 2018 AABS conference, which will be hosted by the Alfred Deakin Institute and Buddhist Studies@Deakin. This interdisciplinary conference will provide a forum for scholars and students of Buddhism to explore the rich tapestry of Buddhist cultures, philosophies, and practices in traditional settings and in modern social life. For full details, please visit the conference website. 8–9 November 2018 Deakin Downtown, Level 12, Tower 2 727 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3008 Keynote speakers Ann Gleig, University of Central Florida John Powers, Deakin University Amber D. Carpenter, Yale-National University of Singapore College The conference committee is now inviting submissions of proposals for papers in all areas of Buddhist studies, including the following themes:
Conference convenors: Leesa Davis, Anna Halafoff and John Powers, Deakin University   Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund
Applications now open The Victorian Government is inviting applications for its new $9.5 million Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund. Culturally diverse community groups, organisations and regionally based associations are encouraged to apply for projects that build new facilities, improve or restore existing infrastructure, or increase security and improve accessibility for communities. The new funding stream will offer large and small grants to support projects commencing in the 2018-19 financial year. This includes an opportunity for community groups to apply for up to $10,000 towards the purchase or upgrade of depreciating assets such as fridges and microwaves. How much? There are two streams of funding available:
To be eligible for funding, an organisation must:
Applications close 11.59pm, Friday 22 February 2019. Applications and expressions of interest can be submitted at any time allowing organisations to undertake sufficient planning of their projects. Where? Find out more about the program and eligibility, or make an application at multicultural.vic.gov.au Victorian Multicultural Commission Level 9, 1 Spring St Melbourne VIC 3000 (03) 7017 8171 This summer Forest Fire Management Victoria is running a community awareness campaign about campfire safety.
Our main message is "Don't let your campfire become a bushfire this summer." The aim is to educate people about what they can and can't do with the hope of reducing the number of bushfires that start from campfires. Campfire negligence is a huge issue for us - causing over 10% of bushfires every year. This places the community and our firefighters at risk, along with damaging the environment, and impacting industry and recreational users. It is largely a social media campaign with links to our launch posts below: You can access other information via this link below which includes a poster, brochure (English and translated versions), social media banners, graphics and media release: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ uiugso2jsuftlea/AAAk1kegaM0_ 9Hh2JQo0REpua?dl=0 |
