Bush Regeneration Day
29 April 2012 Sunday
Join volunteers and residents at Santi Forest Monastery to help protect the 150 acres of beautiful natural bushland surrounding the Monastery. The day will provide an opportunity to work in the bush adjoining the Morton National Park and also visit the Monastery’s beautiful natural meditation cave.
- 7:00 am Early arrival ( free breakfast!)
- 9:00 am Late arrival
- 11:00 am Lunch
- 4:00 pm Finish.
Tap into the green skill base of qualified Bush Regenerators who collectively have over twenty years of bush regeneration experience along with getting to know the residents at the Monastery. Bringing a vegetarian dish to share for lunch would be most appreciated.
For more information please download the attached Bush Regeneration Day 2012.pdf
Please RSVP us at 612 4883 6331
or by email at santioffice@gmail.com
April 16th, 2012
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Have you always wanted to be able to read the Buddha’s words in
the(ir) original Pali? Do you need a supportive environment to learn?
Are you intimated by learning a new language? Well here is your
opportunity to achieve your goal.
Over 20 Saturdays Bhante Sujato, Pali Scholar and Abbott of Santi
Forest Monastery has generously offered to be our guide and
introduce the basics of Pali to enable us to read Buddhist suttas.
The design of the course is based on learning Pali by reading Buddhist
suttas. From the first class the aim is for you to begin to read and
gradually comprehend suttas in Pali. By matching our motivation (to
read Suttas) with the challenge of learning a new language the aim is
to create an enjoyable and practical experience. Our goal is for each
participant to gain a sense of accomplishment through reading and
understanding Pali Suttas.
Course Details
Due to the very limited numbers we can accommodate (8 to 10) we would
prefer people who can commit to most and ideally all 20 Saturdays. The
classes will run from Saturday February 25th to Saturday 7th July. (While
classes will run on all Saturdays, Bhante Sujato will not attend all
of them due to prior commitments/availability.) Bhante’s role is to answer
questions and guide students – motivated self-learning is required.
Depending on interest, more / continuing courses will be offered in the future.
About the teacher
As well as being a meditator and teacher, Bhante Sujato is a scholar
of early Buddhism. You can view his body of work (books and essays) here or his blog.
Textbook
You will need to purchase the textbook for the course: Pali – Buddha’s
Language: A complete teach yourself course for beginners in 10 simple
lessons by Kurt Schmidt.
For those whose who feel that their knowledge of grammar needs
refreshing, we recommend “Pali Grammar for Students” by Steven
Collins. This is optional and at your own discretion. Both texts are
available from Amazon website.
Where is it?
Australian Buddhist library in Camperdown.
When is it?
Saturday 9 – 10 am.
Dates: Saturday 25th February – Saturday 7th July 2012.
Cost
By Donation.
Bookings
If you wish to attend please email sam[dot]jerga[at]hotmail[dot]com.
For any further queries, please call 0435 723 264
Due to very limited space successful applications will be
on a strictly first come basis
January 28th, 2012
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This last weekend Bhante Sujato has taught a meditation workshop in Helensburgh.
Here are some photos from the event
January 21st, 2012
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The Good Life is a series of Dhamma talks and guided meditation presented by Bhante Sujato of Santi Forest Monastery. They are based on the Buddha’s original words, applied to address the concerns of today. The emphasis is on authenticity, depth, and practicality.
When is it?
Friday, 7.30-9.30pm.
Where is it?
Well-Aware-Ness
14 Ridge Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
MAP
Connect with The Good Life community through Facebook.
January 9th, 2012
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Bhante Sujato is teaching in the local town of Bowral. It’s organized and supported by Ome and Suchin, proprietors of Bowral Thai Restaurant. They have kindly made their premises available for Dhamma teachings.
When is it?
Tuesday, 7-8.30 pm.
January 10, February 7, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5.2012
Where is it?
Bowral Thai
407 Bong Bong Street, Bowral.
MAP
Contact
Ome, 0413-922-558
January 5th, 2012
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Bhante Sujato is giving a series of talks, usually on the second Saturday of the month, in Parramatta. Meditation and coffee – what could be better? These talks are organized by Deepika and Radha Weerakoon, the proprietors of one of the Gloria Jeans outlets in Parramatta. They have kindly made their premises available for Dhamma teachings.
When is it?
Saturday, 4-6pm.
January 14, February 11, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, 2012
Where is it?
Gloria Jeans
103 George Street (corner Charles Street), Parramatta.
MAP
Contact
dpkweerakoon[at]yahoo[dot]com[dot]au
November 20th, 2011
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Bhante Sujato will be giving a Dhamma talk in Adelaide on “Mindfulness in Daily Life” this Wednesday 16th November 2011 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. The event will take place at the Community Room, Fullarton Park,Community Centre, 114 Fullarton Road, Fullarton.
November 14th, 2011
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Bhante Sujato’s talks in Baulkham Hills will recommence on 18th Feb 2012. . The talks, organized by Lalitha Wijeratne and other community members, are held in a Guides hall set in a peaceful park.
The meditation and dhamma talk on Feb the 18th will be focused on the youth group and will include a group discussions. Children from 12 years old to 26 are very welcome .
When is it?
Saturday, 7-8.30pm.
Feb 18, March 3, 17, April 7, 21, May 5, 19, June 2, 16, Jul 7, Nov 3, 17, Dec 1, 15 2012
Where is it?
Girl Guides Centre
Crestwood Reserve,Peel Road (near the corner of Leumeah St.), Baulkham Hills.
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Contact
lalitha[underscore]w[at]hotmail[dot]com
January 1st, 2011
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Bhante Sujato will give a Dhamma Talk this Saturday evening in Sydney’s west.
Date: Saturday 29 January 2011
Start time: 7.00 pm
Venue: 15 Crystal Place , Kellyville 2155 – the home of Rumi Liyanagamage
Enquiries contact: 02 8824 3364.
In future Bhante will give monthly talks at a community centre in the Castle Hill area. Watch this space for more details.
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January 1st, 2011
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Dhamma talk, Chanting and Meditation
Big Cave
Wed 7:30 – 9:30pm
Sutta Class
Main hall
Tuesdays 4-6pm
April 19th, 2010
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Join volunteers and residents at Santi Forest Monastery to help protect the 150 acres of beautiful natural bushland surrounding the Monastery. The day will provide an opportunity to work in the bush adjoining the Morton National Park and also visit the Monastery’s beautiful natural meditation cave.