ENLIGHTENMENT OF THE BUDDHA Written by Andrew. J. Williams Produced and performed by Andrew. J. Williams and Roger. J. McLachlan Recorded by Roger. J. McLachlan SONGLIST 01 Enlightenment (Buddha) 02 The Senses (Williams/McLachlan) 03 What is the Meaning of Life? (Williams/McLachlan) 04 The Four Signs (Williams) 05 What is the Meaning of Life? Reprise (Williams/McLachlan) 06 Farewell (Williams) 07 The Middle Path (Williams) 08 Sujata’s Song (Williams) 09 The Struggle (Williams) 10 The Enlightenment/The Teaching (Williams) 11 The Senses Reprise (Williams/McLachlan)

UNIVERSAL LOVE OF THE BUDDHA Written by Andrew. J. Williams Produced and performed by Andrew. J. Williams and Roger. J. McLachlan Recorded by Roger. J. McLachlan SONGLIST 1. UNIVERSAL LOVE reprise (Williams) 2. DEAL OF GOLD (Williams) 3. GOLDEN GENEROSITY (Williams/McLachlan) 4. PROMISE (Williams) 5. UNIVERSAL LOVE reprise (Williams) 6. ONE PEOPLE (Williams) 7. PERFECT PLACE (Williams) 8. REVERENCE (Williams) 9. CELESTIAL BALLET (Williams) 10. OBSTACLES & FEARS (Williams/McLachlan) 11. THE SOLUTION (Williams) 12. LIBERATION (Williams) 13. UNIVERSAL LOVE (Williams) 14. MERIT DEDICATION (Williams)

Thời gian gần đây nhiều Phật tử đã yêu cầu tôi giải thích những lời dạy vô giá của Phật theo phương cách hiện đại, xử dụng thuật ngữ và diễn giải thực tế, có hiệu quả, thực tiễn và không quá cao siêu. Theo phương cách dễ hiểu và thực tế để áp dụng trong đời sống hằng ngày. Đây là tập sách đầu của một chuỗi những tập sách nhằm mục đích đáp ứng những thỉnh cầu này. Đây là tập sách sưu tập gồm 50 lời dạy ngắn kèm theo chú giải chi tiết dài ngắn khác nhau, mục đích để khuyến khích tất cả những vị đã dành thời gian để đọc và thực hành những lời dạy này để phát triển sự hiếu biết chân thật và lòng từ bi.

Buddhism has taken firm roots in Australia during the last few decades, due in part to people migrating to Australia from various Buddhist cultures and their 2nd generation, who either moved here as children or were born here. It is also due in part to the genuine interest in these precious teachings and way of life shown by Australian's of all backgrounds. Some of whom have deep virtuous roots from practising the Dhamma in previous lives and others who are totally new to the Dhamma, having a strong attraction to the peace, harmony and understanding that results from the Buddhist practises of morality, meditation and wisdom. Therefore it is essential that the Dhamma be taught in the English language, using terminology and expression that can be clearly understood.

Prior to sharing some thoughts on the question, 'According to 2010 statistics, the number of Buddhists around the world is consistently increasing by approximately 5% to 10% per annum. What do you think are the main causes for this increase?', I should mention that I'm often 'open-mindedly skeptical' about such surveys, and the statistics gathered during such surveys. For where does the information come from and how is the information gathered, and for what purpose, and so on and so forth.

To give the briefest conclusion that I can think of to the question- 'Do you think that sectarian diversity affects the stability of Buddhism as a whole?', I would have to say, 'Yes' and 'No'. My intention here is not to give a definitive answer, but to give readers 'food for thought', to enable each of us to be responsible and maintain pure intentions, to think for ourselves and develop genuine wisdom and compassion. In the spirit of the Dharma, rather than dwelling on any possible problems, we should mainly focus on solutions to any such problems. With the hope of maintaining the integrity and purity of Buddhism in this world.

Here are a series of questions that I was recently asked as part of a Casey Multifaith Network presentation for the local Star Newspaper, with the intention to create peace, understanding and harmony within the community. I thought the answers may be of some benefit for practising Buddhists and Non-Buddhists alike. Happy Vesak. May all beings be well and happy. 1) What is your name and where do you live? Andrew Williams. I live at Phillip Island & Endeavour Hills. 2) What religion do you believe in and/or follow and what is your involvement? Buddhism. I have studied & practised Buddhism since I was quite young. I have been teaching Buddhism since 1998, initially in the USA & now back home in Australia.

9/ This is a question for everyone on the panel: • What is one hope or aspiration you have for the young people of the world? • What is one piece of knowledge or wisdom you would like to impart to the world before you depart from this life? Answer: Firstly, I rejoice in your very important question. Although I should mention that I have many wishes and aspirations for the younger people of the world. As well as many aspects of knowledge and wisdom that I would like to share. But for the sake of easy reading, I will do as you request and share one aspect for each of the two parts of your question. I hope and wish that the young people of the world realise that we are all inter-related, all part of one big family. No matter where or how we live, no matter the language we speak or our age. Therefore, we should be kind to each other and encourage others to do likewise. Furthermore, I hope and wish that the young people of the world realise that we all have the potentia

Every morning when I read the news, there are so many reports on war and destruction happening all over the world. This sometimes leads me to feel overwhelmed, helpless and somewhat guiltyfor the relatively peaceful life I have. How do Itransform these feelings of sadness, anger and helplessness into something a lot more productive and constructive?

Gần đây có người hỏi tại sao tôi yêu thích Phật giáo. Sau đây là 7 lí do tại sao tôi yêu thích, hâm mộ, kính ngưỡng, học tập, thực hành và chia sẻ giáo pháp quí báu của đức Phật. Có vài câu trả lời ngắn nhưng ngọt ngào, những câu khác có nhiều chi tiết hơn. Dĩ nhiên tôi có thể đưa ra nhiều giải đáp và chi tiết khác, nhưng để dễ dàng cho bạn đọc, tôi chỉ đưa ra 7 giải đáp thôi.