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Special Newsletter Announcing Events
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You are invited to join us at
Santi Forest Monastery for Kathina.
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Sunday 19th November: 9am–2pm
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Santi Forest Monastery, 100 Coalmines Road, Bundanoon
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Ajahn Brahmali's Teaching Tour in the East Coast December 2023
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Ajahn Brahmali is a resident monk at Bodhinyana Monastery in Perth. Born in Norway in 1964, Ajahn Brahmali became interested in Buddhism and meditation in his early 20s. Having completed his Masters in both Engineering and Finance, he became a fully ordained monk in 1996 with Ajahn Brahm as his preceptor and guide.
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Ajahn Brahmali is renowned for his knowledge of the Pali language and of the Suttas. Bhikkhu Bodhi, who translated most of the Pali Canon into English, called Ajahn Brahmali one of his major helpers. He has completed the only full translation of the Vinaya Piṭaka (Monastic Law) into English, which is to be included in the Royal Thai Tipiṭaka. He has also published a number of essays, including the book “The Authenticity of the Early Buddhist Texts” in collaboration with Bhante Sujato. Most of his publications are available online at www.bswa.org. He travels extensively in Australia, Asia, Europe and USA to share his knowledge and experience through dhamma talks and retreats and has a large number of followers around the world. In 2023 he was awarded an honorary doctorate for his contribution to Buddhist studies
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Friday the 1 December 2023 - Ajahn Brahmali
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Dhamma talk: Awaken your Potential
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Most people are stuck in the present, thinking that their future self is no more than an older version of their present personality. But this is a delusion, rooted in our sense of self. We should not allow our limited imagination to stand in the way of our inner transformation. Envisaging a different future is the beginning of the most interesting and meaningful adventure that anyone can embark upon.
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Location: Online or in person at Western Sydney University, Parramatta South campus, Room PS-EA.G.38 (CLS)
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Organiser: Metta centre & Santi Forest Monastery
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Register for this Free Event
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Saturday the 2 and Sunday the 3 December 2023 - Ajahn Brahmali
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Sutta Retreat: How to practice like the Buddha-to-be
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This is a nonresidential retreat.
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Location: Online or in person at Quakers Hill Community Centre, 7 Lalor Rd, Quakers Hill NSW 2763
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Organiser: Sydney Buddhist Meditation Association
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Register for this Free Event
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Thursday the 7 December 2023 - Ajahn Brahmali
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Dhamma talk: Freedom from the Future
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Do you worry about the future?
Does anxiety & stress affect the quality of your life?
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Come & listen to this internationally renowned Buddhist monk on how to navigate the challenges of modern life.
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Book Launch: Flowing to Freedom - A Joyous Ride to Awakening
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In this book, Ajahn Brahmali lays out the Buddha’s teachings on the path to
freedom in a simple yet precise way that you can apply to your own life to break out of your private prisons. This is a well written and easy to understand guide to true freedom
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Join us for refreshments and book signing after the talk
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Location: In person at Copland Theatre, Australian National University, 25a Kingsley St, Acton ACT 2601
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Organiser: Santi Forest Monastery
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Register for this Free Event
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Registration is essential for catering purposes and seats are limited
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Friday the 8 December 2023 - Ajahn Brahmali
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Dhamma talk: The Power of Kindness
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Kindness is the foundation of the Buddhist path. Kindness makes us feel good about ourselves and it heals our relationship with the world. Kind people have good lives. But kindness is also a necessary requirement for meditation. When kindness truly blossoms, meditation happens all by itself. Whether you want to or not - and believe me, you will want it! - you will become peaceful and immersed in bliss, which in turn will lead to profound wisdom.
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Location: Online or in person at Western Sydney University, Campbelltown Campus - CA-11.1.05 (CLS)
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Organiser: Metta centre & Santi Forest Monastery
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Saturday the 9 December 2023 - Bhante Sujato & Ajahn Brahmali
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Event 1 - Morning Meditation and Dhamma Discussion with two great teachers.
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Join us for refreshments and book signing after the talk
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Location: In person at State Library of NSW (Dixson Room), 1 Shakespeare Pl, Sydney NSW 2000
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Saturday the 9 December 2023 - Bhante Sujato & Ajahn Brahmali
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Event 2 - A celebration to mark the launch of Pali to English translations of the Sutta and Vinaya Pitaka by SuttaCentral publications.
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Join us for refreshments and book signing after the talk
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Location: In person at State Library of NSW (Dixson Room), 1 Shakespeare Pl, Sydney NSW 2000
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Tuesday the 12 December 2023 - Ajahn Brahmali
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Dhamma talk - Beyond Happiness
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Location: In person at The Buddhist Library 90-92 Church St, Camperdown NSW 2050
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Organiser: Buddhist Library
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Wednesday the 13 December 2023 - Ajahn Brahmali
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Dhamma talk - Rebirth: why it matters
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Location: In person at Lankarama Buddhist Vihara, 35 Oak St, Schofields NSW 2762
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Organiser: Lankarama Buddhist Vihara
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Volunteers at work
Volunteers continue to support us with various work throughout the year and we are so very grateful to all our supporters.
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Become a volunteer at Santi by providing your details below.
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Support the Growth of Santi Nuns Community
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By giving, one becomes dear,
one follows the duty of the good;
the good self-controlled monks
always resort to one.
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They teach one the Dhamma
that dispels all suffering,
having understood which
the taintless one
here attains nibbāna. (AN 5.35)
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BSB: 012-547
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Account Number: 3488-68601
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