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== Welcome to [[Dhammaduta]] [[Buddhist]] Association! == | == Welcome to [[Dhammaduta]] [[Buddhist]] Association! == | ||
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| − | [[ | + | [[Dhammaduta Buddhist Association]] is a Coff's Harbour based [[Buddhist community]] group which was founded in 2006 by [[Myanmar]] [[Buddhists]] and local English [[people]] who have [[interest]] in [[Buddhism]]. |
| − | The first [[Buddhist monastery]] in Coffs Harbour was established in Upper Orara, in order to support the [[activities]] of [[Dhammaduta | + | [[File:Ashin Dhammacara.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Ashin Dhammacara]] |
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| + | The first [[Buddhist monastery]] in Coffs Harbour was established in Upper Orara, in order to support the [[activities]] of [[Dhammaduta Buddhist Association]], with the funds donated by U Sa Myint Swe's [[family]]. The [[organization]] has been performing [[Buddhism]] related [[activities]] such as [[teaching]] about [[Buddhism]] and [[Vipasana]], [[offering]] [[meditation]] courses, [[discussion]] about [[Buddhism]] to [[Buddhist]] and [[non-Buddhist]] believers in the region ever since the establishment of [[Buddhist monastery]]. | ||
== Introduction of [[Dhammaduta]] == | == Introduction of [[Dhammaduta]] == | ||
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| − | [[Sayadaw]] Dr. Dhammacara | + | [[Venerable]] [[Sayadaw Ashin Chekinda]], who is the head of [[Dhammaduta Zaytawun Tawya Saykeinda Rama Monastery]] at Hmawby in [[Myanmar]], made his first visit to {{Wiki|Sydney}} in May 2005. Following the [[discussion]] between [[Sayadaw]] Dr. Dhammacara and [[Sayadaw Ashin Chekinda]] about [[Australian]] communities who are [[interested]] in [[Buddhism]], [[Ashin Chekinda]] expressed his [[aspiration]] to establish Communities. |
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| + | [[Sayadaw]] Dr. Dhammacara described to [[Sayadaw Ashin Chekinda]] about his trips to Coffs Harbour with particular reference to the [[desire]] to have a [[Buddhist]] instituation for the local {{Wiki|community}}. He also encouraged Ashin Chekinda to travel to Coffs Harbour. | ||
As per the recommendation and encouragement of [[Sayadaw]] Dr. Dhammacara, Ashin Chekinda decided to cancel a [[Dhamma talk]] in {{Wiki|Sydney}} and travel to Coffs Harbour. Ashin Chekinda visited Coffs Harbour and convened with a local {{Wiki|community}} group who were {{Wiki|enthusiastic}} in {{Wiki|learning}} about [[Buddhism]]. This first [[discussion]] took place at Win's [[Thai]] Kitchen Restaurant owned by U Sa Myint Swe and Daw Nan Khin Win. After the [[discussion]], [[Sayadaw]] Chekinda promised to return and provide regular [[meditation]] workshop from time to time. [[Sayadaw]] made his second trip in July 2005. On 9th and 10th of July, he delivered a number of lectures on [[Buddhism]] Coffs Harbour Comunity Village Hall. About 90 attendees participated in the courses. [[Sayadaw]] was keen to establish a [[meditation]] centre at a suitable place. | As per the recommendation and encouragement of [[Sayadaw]] Dr. Dhammacara, Ashin Chekinda decided to cancel a [[Dhamma talk]] in {{Wiki|Sydney}} and travel to Coffs Harbour. Ashin Chekinda visited Coffs Harbour and convened with a local {{Wiki|community}} group who were {{Wiki|enthusiastic}} in {{Wiki|learning}} about [[Buddhism]]. This first [[discussion]] took place at Win's [[Thai]] Kitchen Restaurant owned by U Sa Myint Swe and Daw Nan Khin Win. After the [[discussion]], [[Sayadaw]] Chekinda promised to return and provide regular [[meditation]] workshop from time to time. [[Sayadaw]] made his second trip in July 2005. On 9th and 10th of July, he delivered a number of lectures on [[Buddhism]] Coffs Harbour Comunity Village Hall. About 90 attendees participated in the courses. [[Sayadaw]] was keen to establish a [[meditation]] centre at a suitable place. | ||
Due to the growing level of [[interest]] in [[Buddhism]] within the local {{Wiki|community}}, [[Dhammaduta]] [[Buddhist]] Association (Coffs Harbour) was founded on 10 of June 2006 with the permission of Ashin Chekinda. by [[Myanmar]] [[Buddhists]] and local English [[people]] who have [[interest]] in [[Buddhism]]. | Due to the growing level of [[interest]] in [[Buddhism]] within the local {{Wiki|community}}, [[Dhammaduta]] [[Buddhist]] Association (Coffs Harbour) was founded on 10 of June 2006 with the permission of Ashin Chekinda. by [[Myanmar]] [[Buddhists]] and local English [[people]] who have [[interest]] in [[Buddhism]]. | ||
| − | [[File:Ashin Chekinda.jpg| | + | [[File:Ashin Chekinda.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Ashin Chekinda]] |
The first [[Buddhist monastery]] in Coffs Harbour was established in Upper Orara, in order to support the [[activities]] of [[Dhammaduta]] [[Buddhist]] Association, with the funds donated by U Sa Myint Swe's [[family]]. The [[organization]] has been performing [[Buddhism]] related [[activities]] such as [[teaching]] about Buddhsim and [[Vipasana]], [[offering]] [[meditation]] courses, [[discussion]] about [[Buddhism]] to Buddhsit and [[non-Buddhist]] believers in the region ever since the establishment of Buddhsit [[monastery]]. | The first [[Buddhist monastery]] in Coffs Harbour was established in Upper Orara, in order to support the [[activities]] of [[Dhammaduta]] [[Buddhist]] Association, with the funds donated by U Sa Myint Swe's [[family]]. The [[organization]] has been performing [[Buddhism]] related [[activities]] such as [[teaching]] about Buddhsim and [[Vipasana]], [[offering]] [[meditation]] courses, [[discussion]] about [[Buddhism]] to Buddhsit and [[non-Buddhist]] believers in the region ever since the establishment of Buddhsit [[monastery]]. | ||
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Anyone [[interested]] in [[Buddhism]] and [[Buddhist meditation]] is welcome to become the member of the association. The membership annual fee is $10 per [[person]]. | Anyone [[interested]] in [[Buddhism]] and [[Buddhist meditation]] is welcome to become the member of the association. The membership annual fee is $10 per [[person]]. | ||
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| Tradition/Linage | Burmese |
| Main School | Theravada |
| Sub School | Vipassana, Burmese |
| Founded | Founded(when)::2006 |
| People | |
| Teacher(s) | BUORG-Names::Names::Ven. U Cakkainda |
| Contact Infotmation | |
| Address | 26B Jaboh Close Upper Orara New South Wales 2450 Australia |
| Country | Australia |
| Coordinates | service=google }} {{#geocode:26BJaboh CloseUpper OraraNew South WalesAustralia|format=float|service=google}} service=google }}The "_geo" type of this property is invalid |
| Map | {{#display_map:{{#geocode:26BJaboh CloseUpper OraraNew South WalesAustralia}}|height=250px|width=250px|zoom=18}} |
| Phone | Phone::(02) 6653 8686 |
| Website | Website::http://www.dhammaduta.org.au/ "Website" has not been listed as valid URI scheme. |
| Email::dhammaduta.coffs@yahoo.com.auURIs of the form "Email::dhammaduta.coffs@yahoo.com.au" are not allowed. | |
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Welcome to Dhammaduta Buddhist Association!
Dhammaduta Buddhist Association is a Coff's Harbour based Buddhist community group which was founded in 2006 by Myanmar Buddhists and local English people who have interest in Buddhism.
The first Buddhist monastery in Coffs Harbour was established in Upper Orara, in order to support the activities of Dhammaduta Buddhist Association, with the funds donated by U Sa Myint Swe's family. The organization has been performing Buddhism related activities such as teaching about Buddhism and Vipasana, offering meditation courses, discussion about Buddhism to Buddhist and non-Buddhist believers in the region ever since the establishment of Buddhist monastery.
Introduction of Dhammaduta
Venerable Sayadaw Ashin Chekinda, who is the head of Dhammaduta Zaytawun Tawya Saykeinda Rama Monastery at Hmawby in Myanmar, made his first visit to Sydney in May 2005. Following the discussion between Sayadaw Dr. Dhammacara and Sayadaw Ashin Chekinda about Australian communities who are interested in Buddhism, Ashin Chekinda expressed his aspiration to establish Communities.
Sayadaw Dr. Dhammacara described to Sayadaw Ashin Chekinda about his trips to Coffs Harbour with particular reference to the desire to have a Buddhist instituation for the local community. He also encouraged Ashin Chekinda to travel to Coffs Harbour.
As per the recommendation and encouragement of Sayadaw Dr. Dhammacara, Ashin Chekinda decided to cancel a Dhamma talk in Sydney and travel to Coffs Harbour. Ashin Chekinda visited Coffs Harbour and convened with a local community group who were enthusiastic in learning about Buddhism. This first discussion took place at Win's Thai Kitchen Restaurant owned by U Sa Myint Swe and Daw Nan Khin Win. After the discussion, Sayadaw Chekinda promised to return and provide regular meditation workshop from time to time. Sayadaw made his second trip in July 2005. On 9th and 10th of July, he delivered a number of lectures on Buddhism Coffs Harbour Comunity Village Hall. About 90 attendees participated in the courses. Sayadaw was keen to establish a meditation centre at a suitable place. Due to the growing level of interest in Buddhism within the local community, Dhammaduta Buddhist Association (Coffs Harbour) was founded on 10 of June 2006 with the permission of Ashin Chekinda. by Myanmar Buddhists and local English people who have interest in Buddhism.
The first Buddhist monastery in Coffs Harbour was established in Upper Orara, in order to support the activities of Dhammaduta Buddhist Association, with the funds donated by U Sa Myint Swe's family. The organization has been performing Buddhism related activities such as teaching about Buddhsim and Vipasana, offering meditation courses, discussion about Buddhism to Buddhsit and non-Buddhist believers in the region ever since the establishment of Buddhsit monastery.
Specific objectives of the Association are:
- To provide facilities for the study, teaching and practice of Buddhist teachings and meditation.
- To support Buddhist monks, nuns and lay Buddhist teachers.
- To provide education materials including newsletters, books and audio and visual products on Buddhism and related subjects.
- To assist and cooperate with other organizations with similar aims and objectives.
- To foster peace and harmony between Buddhism and other religions.
- To plan, establish, develop, and maintain the building.
Activities will be carried out relating to:
- Providing frequent Dhamma talks.
- Organizing meditation forums.
- Conducting regular meditation sessions.
- Membership
Anyone interested in Buddhism and Buddhist meditation is welcome to become the member of the association. The membership annual fee is $10 per person.
