Special Events at Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara -
Posted by Rasika Wijayaratne
on Thursday, 29 Jul 2010
Special events at Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara:
Presently there is all-day paritta chanting on the qualities of the Lord Budha at Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara. It started with the beginning of the rains (vas) and will end at the close of rains with a total of 100,000 chants on the qualities of the Lord Buddha. If you would like to get water, oil, etc blessed or would like to participate in the chanting please contact the Vihara (temple) on 9702 6275.
There will be a full 24 hour special sil & meditation program in Sinhala commencing at 8AM on Saturday the 14th of August 2010 and ending at 8AM the following day, Sunday the 15th of August 2010. All are welcome.
All of the above are held at Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara, 125 Homestead Road, Berwick. Melway's reference: 130 J2. For more information please call the Vihara (temple) on 9702 6275.
|
Seven New MP3 Dhamma Talks Added -
Posted by Rasika Wijayaratne
on Wednesday, 28 Jul 2010
The following seven new MP3 Dhamma talks were added to the website:
Merit Sermon in Sinhala by Ven. Pitigala Gunaratana Thero (MP3) - 06/01/10
Guided Meditation in Sinhala by Ven. Kadawatha Saminda Thero (MP3) - 08/01/10
Sermon in Sinhala by Ven. Pitigala Gunaratana Thero (MP3) - 20/01/10
Ms. Devika Rupasinghe Remembrance Sermon in Sinhala by Ven. Pitigala Gunaratana Thero (MP3) - 31/01/10
Youth Sermon in Sinhala & English by Ven. Pitigala Gunaratana Thero (MP3) - 31/01/10
Buddhism Discussion in English for Beginners & Youths in English by Ven. Kadawatha Saminda Thero & R. K. Wijayaratne - Part 1 (MP3) - 13/02/10
Buddhism Discussion in English for Beginners & Youths in English by Ven. Kadawatha Saminda Thero & R. K. Wijayaratne - Part 2 (MP3) - 13/02/10
They can be downloaded and/or played from the following link:
http://www.vihara.org.au/t7/dhamma/media/audio/talks/2010/default.aspx#mer1
You can use the "Filter" drop down on the top and bottom of the page to filter talks by type.
|
New Committee Appointed at SGM -
Posted by Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara
on Monday, 26 Jul 2010
The following new office bearers for the Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara committee have been appointed unanimously by show of hands at the Special General Meeting on Saturday the 24th of July 2010. 1) President – Ven. Digamadulle Wimalananda Thero 2) Vice President – Mr. Athula Weerasinghe 3) Joint Secretaries – Ms. Aruni De Silva & Mr. Palitha Wickremaratne 4) Treasurer – Mr. Varuna Weerasooriya 5) Assistant Treasurer – Mr. Suraj Kahandage The minutes of the meeting will be circulated as soon as they are completed.
If you have any questions please call the Vihara on 9702 6275.
|
Warning About bvvinfo@gmail.com -
Posted by Rasika Wijayaratne
on Saturday, 24 Jul 2010
Please be warned that the following email address:
bvvinfo@...
is NOT an official Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara or Buddhist Vihara Victoria email address. It is currently being used to circulate vicious content designed to damage Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara and its Sangha. Please disregard all correspondence from the above email address and do not attempt to communicate with it.
For more information please call the Vihara on 9702 6275.
|
Special General Meeting on 24th July 2010 -
Posted by Lasantha Perera
on Saturday, 24 Jul 2010
Dear Members, This is to confirm that all members who received notice of Special General Meeting (SGM) can attend the meeting scheduled for tomorrow 24th July 2010 at the Vihara at 5.30 p.m. This message is sent to confirm that all members who received the notice are members according to the current rules of the Association and are within their right to attend the SGM. Therefore please attend tomorrow’s meeting to exercise your membership right. If for any reason you have not received an official notice, but have paid your membership money as at 30 June 2010, you are a member and therefore please attend. With Metta Lasantha Perera Jt. Secretary
|
Information from BVV Commitee -
Posted by Saman Fernando
on Thursday, 22 Jul 2010
Dear All,
Please find the attached information.
May all beings be well and happy! May the truth prevail!
Yours sincerely,
Saman Fernando
|
Special General Meeting, this Saturday 24th July @ 5:30PM -
Posted by Lasantha Perera
on Tuesday, 20 Jul 2010
ONLY PAYING MEMBERS WILL BE ACCEPTED INTO THE HALL
Special General Meeting of Buddhist Vihara Victoria will be held on 24th July 2010 at 5.30 p.m at Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara, 125, Homestead Road, Berwick VIC 3806.
AGENDA
Exhortation
1) Tabling the letter dated 10th June 2010, signed by the members of the association calling for a SGM.
2) Discuss, adopt and follow up action of stated proposals.
3) The End
Requesting all the members of the Association to attend for the Special General Meeting.
For more information please call the temple on 9702 6275.
ONLY PAYING MEMBERS WILL BE ACCEPTED INTO THE HALL
|
Events for this Sunday 25th of July -
Posted by Rasika Wijayaratne
on Monday, 19 Jul 2010
Please note the two events for this Sunday the 25th of July:
Monthly Youth Sil Program in English, conducted by the Vihara Maha-Sangha, including guided meditation and disucussions in English will be conducted from 9:00am - 2:00pm.
Vas aradhanava (rains invitation), monthly suvusi & pahan pujava, offering of flowers and 250 lamps around the Bodhiya in remembrance of the salient qualities of past Samma Sambuddhas with chanting at 7PM. Feel free to bring flowers, incense sticks, fruit juices, etc. to participate. Pali chanting books are available in Sinhala and English script (see attached file). If you would like to sponsor the 250 lamps, please contact the temple.
All are welcome. Lunch will be provided. For more information contact the temple 03 9702 6275. At Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara, 125 Homestead Road, Berwick. Melway's reference: 130 J2.
|
Video of Ven. Gangodawila Soma Thero Commemoration - 13 Dec 2009 -
Posted by Rasika Wijayaratne
on Sunday, 18 Jul 2010
View the video of Ven. Gangodawila Soma Thero Commemoration on the 13th of December 2009 at the below link:
http://www.vihara.org.au/t7/dhamma/video/2009/13dec.aspx
View more Dhamma videos at the below link:
http://www.vihara.org.au/t7/dhamma/podcasts/default.aspx
May all beings be happy and well!
|
Six New Dhamma Talks Added -
Posted by Rasika Wijayaratne
on Saturday, 17 Jul 2010
The following six (6) new Dhamma MP3 talks were added to the website:
Analysis/Discussion of the Vanapattha Sutta in Sinhala by Ven. Pasannamanasa Thero (MP3) - 01/12/09
Analysis/Discussion of the Madhupindika Sutta in Sinhala by Ven. Digamadulle Wimalananda Thero et al (MP3) - 08/12/09
Abhidhamma Class in Sinhala by Ven. Pasannamanasa Thero (MP3) - 13/12/09
Analysis/Discussion of the Dvedhavitakka Sutta in Sinhala by Ven. Digamadulle Wimalananda Thero et al (MP3) - 15/12/09
Abhidhamma Class in Sinhala by Ven. Pasannamanasa Thero (MP3) - 25/12/09
Abhidhamma Class in Sinhala by Ven. Pasannamanasa Thero (MP3) - 27/12/09
They can be downloaded and/or played from the following link:
http://www.vihara.org.au/t7/dhamma/media/audio/talks/2009/default.aspx#ana55
You can use the drop down next to the "Filter:" labels on the top and bottom of the page to filter talks by subject.
|
Video of MN 110 Cula-Punnama Sutta - Ven. Talalle Chandakitthi Thero - 1 April 2010 -
Posted by Rasika Wijayaratne
on Sunday, 18 Jul 2010
View the video of MN 110 Cula-Punnama Sutta - Ven. Talalle Chandakitthi Thero - 1 April 2010 at the below link:
http://www.vihara.org.au/go?to=chandakitthi0410
Alternate link:
http://www.vihara.org.au/t7/common/play_youtube.aspx?plID=B6E968EEF9A96635&title=MN+110+Cula-Punnama+Sutta+-+Ven.+Talalle+Chandakitthi+Thero+-+1+April+2010
View more Dhamma videos here:
http://www.vihara.org.au/t7/dhamma/podcasts/default.aspx
May all beings be happy and well!
|
Special Dhamma Sermon this Sat 10th of July @ 8PM -
Posted by Rasika Wijayaratne
on Monday, 05 Jul 2010
There will be a special Dhamma sermon by Ven. Ranmuthugala Buddhavansa Thero on this Saturday the 10th of July 2010 at 8PM. All are welcome. At Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara, 125 Homestead Road, Berwick. Melway's reference: 130 J2. For more information please call the Vihara (temple) on 9702 6275.
|
Religious/Cultural Event on Saturday the 3rd of July -
Posted by Rasika Wijayaratne
on Wednesday, 23 Jun 2010
Attachment 1: http://www.vihara.org.au/t7/pub/atts/2010/06/Formal_Letter_of_Invitation.pdf
Attachment 2: http://www.vihara.org.au/t7/pub/atts/2010/06/Formal_Letter_of_Invitation.doc
Attachment 3: http://www.vihara.org.au/t7/pub/atts/2010/06/Formal_Letter_of_Invitation.txt
Dear all,
The Vihara members have been invited to attend a multicultural event aimed at increasing understanding between different cultures on the 3rd of July at 7PM in Wantirna. There is room for people to attend this event which includes speeches from various cultures/religions as well as religious/cultural dance, song items, etc. It will also include a free vegetarian/no-vegetarian meal for all attendees.
If you are able to or know someone who can present a religious/cultural dance item please let us know soon. All are welcome. If you are interested in attending/participating in this event please call/SMS Rasika on 0432 717 289 by Thursday the 24th of June at the latest.
Please refer to the attached documents for more information.
Attachment 1: http://www.vihara.org.au/t7/pub/atts/2010/06/Formal_Letter_of_Invitation.pdf
Attachment 2: http://www.vihara.org.au/t7/pub/atts/2010/06/Formal_Letter_of_Invitation.doc
Attachment 3: http://www.vihara.org.au/t7/pub/atts/2010/06/Formal_Letter_of_Invitation.txt
|
Poson Youth Sil Cancellation -
Posted by Rasika Wijayaratne
on Thursday, 17 Jun 2010
Attachment 1: http://www.vihara.org.au/t7/pub/atts/2010/06/Youth_Sil_Cancellation.pdf
Due to the current situation at Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara the Poson youth sil program on Sunday the 27th of June has been cancelled until further notice. This cancellation has been decided upon by the dayakas (members) and the Maha-Sangha.
Please refer to the attached notice in Sinhala.
Please also note that there will be a Dhamma sermon by Ven. Naotunne Vijitha Thero at Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara at 8PM on this Sunday the 20th of June. All are welcome. For more information, please call the Vihara on 9702 6275.
Attachment 1: http://www.vihara.org.au/t7/pub/atts/2010/06/Youth_Sil_Cancellation.pdf
|
Thank you !!!! -
Posted by Rasika Wijayaratne
on Friday, 11 Jun 2010
Attachment 1: http://www.vihara.org.au/t7/pub/atts/2010/06/aappastall_thank_you_notice.pdf
Attachment 2: http://www.vihara.org.au/t7/pub/atts/2010/06/aappastall_thank_you_notice.docx
Dear All Parents,
This is a special thank you notice from Daham Pasala Parents Committee, for the support you all have given to make the hoppers night a successful event. Kindly read the attachment. Thank you with metta, Secretary Daham pasala parents committee Berwick Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara
P.S. Please see attached notices in Sinhala.
Attachment 1: http://www.vihara.org.au/t7/pub/atts/2010/06/aappastall_thank_you_notice.pdf
Attachment 2: http://www.vihara.org.au/t7/pub/atts/2010/06/aappastall_thank_you_notice.docx
|