In a solemn and spiritually imbued atmosphere, at 3:00pm on Sunday, March 22, 2026 (corresponding to the 4th day of the 2nd lunar month, Year of the Fire Horse), at Epping City Hall, the Buddhist Wedding (Hang Thuan) ceremony of two young Buddhists, Frank Nguyen Minh Tri (Dharma name: Quang Tue), born on October 4, 1998, eldest son of Mr. Nguyen Van Dai and Mrs. Duong My Le (Melbourne), and Vienna Dang Nguyen Thuy Vy (Dharma name: Nguyen Hoa), born on November 27, 1998, eldest daughter of Mr. Dang Cao Dang and Mrs. Nguyen Thi Kim Huong (Auckland), was solemnly conducted under the witness of the Venerable Sangha, in the presence of both families, relatives, and numerous Buddhist devotees and guests. From early afternoon, the hall was filled with a warm and joyful atmosphere as guests arrived. At 2:30pm, the Sangha was respectfully invited to the ceremony, bringing a sense of serenity and sacredness to the space. The presence of Venerable monks and nuns from many temples, both local

In the serene and solemn atmosphere of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, located in Bendigo, Victoria, on Saturday 21–22 March 2026, a meaningful international Buddhist conference was solemnly held through the collaboration between the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion and the Tibet Information Office. The conference brought together nearly 100 Venerable monks and nuns, scholars, representatives of multicultural communities, and numerous Buddhist practitioners from various traditions, gathering in a spirit of harmony and mindfulness.

Invitation for Ullambana Day 2025 (Buddhist Remembrance of Our Parents’ Day) Nam Mo Sakya Muni Buddha Dear brothers & sisters, The Buddhist Ullambana Day Ceremony is a Celebration in Remembrance of our parents' great efforts, on our behalf, throughout our lives. The tree draws its strength growing from the earth, drawing water and nutrition from the ground as its sustenance. Nobody came to this world without their parents who devoted their lives towards our growth to maturity. Their love and labor can not be expressed adequately through common language and simple gifts. We wish to invite you and your family to participate in this Ceremony to be held at the Quang Duc Monastery, 105 Lynch Road, Fawkner, 3060. It will commence at: *Sunday, August 17, 2025 : Prayers for the Dead & start chanting The Ullambana Sutra (concerning filial piety) at 10:30am. Then at 7:00pm every night, chanting sutras, reading names, The prayer for peace and salvation of souls until the 15th day of th

Sitagu Sayadawgyi’s Golden Speeches about the International Conference & Messages Towards World Peace

In Buddhism, Mindfulness and Compassion are two powerful practices, they are closely linked and work together to form personal growth and improve emotional health. Both come not only from deep-rooted traditions of personal growth and healing, but also are widely applicable in modern psychology and education in daily life. This is the moral and spiritual topic that we aim at because of their mutual relationship.

I myself have not been lucky to meet The Elder Master but have got your blessings and learned a lot from your books. During the Google Meet Online Class for Overseas Vietnamese Buddhist Family Level 1 on Sunday 13/12/2020, I mentioned one thing which everyone agreed with, that is all Vietnamese monks/nuns and lay practitioners from the 50s have directly or indirectly received the training of The Elder Master of the Plum Village. “Teacher’s nurture has the seed of wisdom grown, His merits enlightens the noble way”.

27/10/2024: 30th Aniversary (1994-2024) of Srilankan Daham Nikenataya, Melbourne, Australia

Join us for this 7 day transformational retreat on Serenity island in Fiji with Dr Martin Nguyen TCM 27th May to 2nd June 2024 This Discover Serenity retreat integrates: Body Pulsing Negative Energy Release, Freedom Meditation, Serenity Qi Gong, Kava Ceremony, Transformational Workshops & Group activities, Beach Walks, Sunrise Meditation & Night Star gazing. Fijian Culture and Nature Immersion Inclusions: 6 Nights accomodation in beach front bure with ensuite &AC Organic herbal tea & bottled water Daily detox break fast, Fijian lunch & dinner Serenity island activities: snorkelling, kayaking, fish feeding tour, basket weaving & baby turtle care. 90 min Fijian full body massage x 1 2 hrs Island hopping & snorkelling tour x 1 (optional) 2 hrs Sand bar reef snorkelling tour x 1 (optional) 1 hr Traditional Fijian cooking class x 1 Body Pulsing Negative Energy Release, Freedom Meditation, Serenity Qi Gong, Kava Ceremony, Transformational Workshops & Group activities,

In the serene and solemn atmosphere of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, located in Bendigo, Victoria, on Saturday 21–22 March 2026, a meaningful international Buddhist conference was solemnly held through the collaboration between the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion and the Tibet Information Office. The conference brought together nearly 100 Venerable monks and nuns, scholars, representatives of multicultural communities, and numerous Buddhist practitioners from various traditions, gathering in a spirit of harmony and mindfulness.

Sitagu Sayadawgyi’s Golden Speeches about the International Conference & Messages Towards World Peace

I myself have not been lucky to meet The Elder Master but have got your blessings and learned a lot from your books. During the Google Meet Online Class for Overseas Vietnamese Buddhist Family Level 1 on Sunday 13/12/2020, I mentioned one thing which everyone agreed with, that is all Vietnamese monks/nuns and lay practitioners from the 50s have directly or indirectly received the training of The Elder Master of the Plum Village. “Teacher’s nurture has the seed of wisdom grown, His merits enlightens the noble way”.

Join us for this 7 day transformational retreat on Serenity island in Fiji with Dr Martin Nguyen TCM 27th May to 2nd June 2024 This Discover Serenity retreat integrates: Body Pulsing Negative Energy Release, Freedom Meditation, Serenity Qi Gong, Kava Ceremony, Transformational Workshops & Group activities, Beach Walks, Sunrise Meditation & Night Star gazing. Fijian Culture and Nature Immersion Inclusions: 6 Nights accomodation in beach front bure with ensuite &AC Organic herbal tea & bottled water Daily detox break fast, Fijian lunch & dinner Serenity island activities: snorkelling, kayaking, fish feeding tour, basket weaving & baby turtle care. 90 min Fijian full body massage x 1 2 hrs Island hopping & snorkelling tour x 1 (optional) 2 hrs Sand bar reef snorkelling tour x 1 (optional) 1 hr Traditional Fijian cooking class x 1 Body Pulsing Negative Energy Release, Freedom Meditation, Serenity Qi Gong, Kava Ceremony, Transformational Workshops & Group activities,

Chan Xin International Buddhist Magagizine - 禅心” 國際佛教雜誌 - 02

Victorian United Nations Day of Vesak at Melbourne Town Hall, Saturday, May 11 2024

Our immense pleasure is to present to you this remarkable conference book – Buddhism: A Historical and Practical Vision. Inside these pages lies a stunning tapestry of wisdom created by the joint dedication and hard work of young Vietnamese Buddhist monks and nuns scholars who have explored the legacy of Buddhism in depth. From exploring the compatibility and integration of Mahāyāna Buddhism’s teachings with realistic political theory on leadership and the introduction Buddhist philosophy and the establishment and significance of Buddhist universities in the United States, each paper stands as a testament to the vibrant diversity and enduring relevance of Buddhist thought. Among the thought-provoking papers, you will discover insightful investigations into the practical theory of impermanence as a means to enhance one’s own living experience. Additionally, a critical interpretation of Nibbāna from Dr. Ambedkar’s perspective in the Indian Engaged Buddhist Movement sheds light

Dealing with the chosen work, I observe that a puggala has been present in the world because of dependent origination (paṭiccasamuppāda) or continuity of change (santāna). The five masses of elements (pañcakkhandhā), which constitute the puggala and the world around him, are without any substance (anattā), impermanent (anicca) and they are really causes of grief (dukkha)...

In the serene and solemn atmosphere of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, located in Bendigo, Victoria, on Saturday 21–22 March 2026, a meaningful international Buddhist conference was solemnly held through the collaboration between the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion and the Tibet Information Office. The conference brought together nearly 100 Venerable monks and nuns, scholars, representatives of multicultural communities, and numerous Buddhist practitioners from various traditions, gathering in a spirit of harmony and mindfulness.

Sitagu Sayadawgyi’s Golden Speeches about the International Conference & Messages Towards World Peace

I myself have not been lucky to meet The Elder Master but have got your blessings and learned a lot from your books. During the Google Meet Online Class for Overseas Vietnamese Buddhist Family Level 1 on Sunday 13/12/2020, I mentioned one thing which everyone agreed with, that is all Vietnamese monks/nuns and lay practitioners from the 50s have directly or indirectly received the training of The Elder Master of the Plum Village. “Teacher’s nurture has the seed of wisdom grown, His merits enlightens the noble way”.

Join us for this 7 day transformational retreat on Serenity island in Fiji with Dr Martin Nguyen TCM 27th May to 2nd June 2024 This Discover Serenity retreat integrates: Body Pulsing Negative Energy Release, Freedom Meditation, Serenity Qi Gong, Kava Ceremony, Transformational Workshops & Group activities, Beach Walks, Sunrise Meditation & Night Star gazing. Fijian Culture and Nature Immersion Inclusions: 6 Nights accomodation in beach front bure with ensuite &AC Organic herbal tea & bottled water Daily detox break fast, Fijian lunch & dinner Serenity island activities: snorkelling, kayaking, fish feeding tour, basket weaving & baby turtle care. 90 min Fijian full body massage x 1 2 hrs Island hopping & snorkelling tour x 1 (optional) 2 hrs Sand bar reef snorkelling tour x 1 (optional) 1 hr Traditional Fijian cooking class x 1 Body Pulsing Negative Energy Release, Freedom Meditation, Serenity Qi Gong, Kava Ceremony, Transformational Workshops & Group activities,

Our immense pleasure is to present to you this remarkable conference book – Buddhism: A Historical and Practical Vision. Inside these pages lies a stunning tapestry of wisdom created by the joint dedication and hard work of young Vietnamese Buddhist monks and nuns scholars who have explored the legacy of Buddhism in depth. From exploring the compatibility and integration of Mahāyāna Buddhism’s teachings with realistic political theory on leadership and the introduction Buddhist philosophy and the establishment and significance of Buddhist universities in the United States, each paper stands as a testament to the vibrant diversity and enduring relevance of Buddhist thought. Among the thought-provoking papers, you will discover insightful investigations into the practical theory of impermanence as a means to enhance one’s own living experience. Additionally, a critical interpretation of Nibbāna from Dr. Ambedkar’s perspective in the Indian Engaged Buddhist Movement sheds light

On a summer afternoon in 2023, on the Kandy plateau in Sri Lanka, renowned for its veneration of the sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, on the lush green grounds of the University of Peradeniya, Kandy, the Departments of Education and Buddhist Studies held a Buddhist Seminar on July 14, 2023, with the patronage of Maha Mahinda International Dharmadutha Society, Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Huong Sen Buddhist Temple, California, USA.

Dealing with the chosen work, I observe that a puggala has been present in the world because of dependent origination (paṭiccasamuppāda) or continuity of change (santāna). The five masses of elements (pañcakkhandhā), which constitute the puggala and the world around him, are without any substance (anattā), impermanent (anicca) and they are really causes of grief (dukkha)...

War - we all know this word. There were too many battles in this world since we were the nomads, wandering over sea and land up to the time when the acquisition of material goods increased over time and possession became more powerful in their desire to master and dominate the world. In family and society, from the young to the dignitary, none of them want to give up possession but always to get more. The more assets, the greater desire. The more one tries to get, the stronger greed and selfishness fortifies.

It is my great pleasure to receive an invitation from the Senior Venerable Thich Nguyen Tang to write an introduction for his new book. I don’t think that my very poor introduction will be sufficient for his book. Perhaps it could be unfair to his great endeavor - better delete it. However, I take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude towards him. I stayed in his monastery for a short time, during which time I was so well treated by him as his own monastery brother. I write this introduction very happily, even it is poor, to offer him a tribute. On one hand, I consider it as my great obligation and on the other hand it is my privilege.

Dealing with the chosen work, I observe that a puggala has been present in the world because of dependent origination (paṭiccasamuppāda) or continuity of change (santāna). The five masses of elements (pañcakkhandhā), which constitute the puggala and the world around him, are without any substance (anattā), impermanent (anicca) and they are really causes of grief (dukkha)...

UN Vesak Day Celebrating 2647 at Phuoc Hue Temple, New South Wales, Australia (6/5/2023)

Lunar New Year 2023 Festival at Quang Duc Monastery, Fawkner, Victoria, Australia

Kính mời quý Phật tử xem thông báo này của Moreland City Council (nhân viên council vừa đến chùa nhờ thông báo), nếu quý vị chưa chích Covid-19 vaccine xin liên lạc booking số: 1800 675 398 và đến Fawkner Community Hall, 79 Jukes Rd, Fawkner (cách Tu Viện Quảng Đức một con đường, 5 phút đi bộ) vào các ngày 27, 28 và 29 tháng 9 năm 2021 để được chích vaccine. Từ 12 tuổi đến 60 tuổi sẽ được chích Pfizer; từ 60 tuổi trở lên sẽ được chích AstraZeneca. Cầu nguyện đại dịch sớm tận trừ và mọi người vui khỏe và bình an. Nay xin thông báo, Thích Nguyên Tạng Trụ Trì Tu Viện Quảng Đức 🙏🙏🙏🌹🥀🌷🌷🌸🏵️🌻🌼🍁🌺🍀🌹🥀🌷🌸🏵️

One day, Little Pebble went to his teacher, and said, ‘Master, my friend’s dog Tiger died.’ The look on Little Pebble’s face told the old monk that he was troubled. ‘Little one, do you have any questions?’ ‘Master, where did Tiger go?’ ‘Where did you come from?’ asked the old monk. ‘From my mummy’s tummy.’ ‘And where did Mummy come from?’ Little Pebble couldn’t think of an answer. The Master regarded his young disciple for a moment, then said, ‘Remember, when you made shapes with mud and named them Mummy, Daddy, Master?’

The Book was first published in 1942. The present edition has been revised and expanded. Though primarily intended for the students and beginners rather than scholars, the reader will find it an extremely valuable handbook, offering a sound foundation to the basic tenets of Buddhism as found in its original Pali tradition.

INTRODUCTION "WITHIN A TREE, THERE IS A FLOWER WITHIN A ROCK, THERE IS A FLAME" BY SENIOR VENERABLE THICH NGUYEN TANG, QUANG DUC MONASTERY MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. "...The gift of the Dhamma excels all gifts; the taste of the Dhamma excels all tastes, and delight in the Dhamma excels all delights. The eradication of craving (i.e., attainment of arahatship) overcomes all ills (samsara dukkha). The gift of the Dhamma is the greatest giving among the all other givings. The one who is well trained in the Dhamma will share his understanding of the Dhamma either by writing a book, by preaching Dhamma, by discussing Dhamma, or by writing an article. Master Thich Nguyen Tang has used all these methods in his contribution to the Dhamma. Giving food or clothes or any other material items to a person makes them happy and they indeed will survive in the world, but they cannot get rid of this terrible circle of birth and death. It can be done only by understanding the noble Dhamma. Thus, the wr