2016 Buddha Birth Day Festival

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1 Helen Kennett Buddha s Light International Association of QLD 1.05pm ~ 1.55pm Level 2, Room 2.14 What can Buddhism do for us? You have heard about Buddhism. You might even think that it is trendy. But have you actually thought about how it might help you in your daily life? Find out how Buddhism can help you lead a more content life. The talk will include an introduction to teachings, techniques and strategies utilised by Buddhists to achieve loving kindness toward self and others, as well as wisdom and a sense of freedom. It will also provide you with some tools that you can use in your everyday life.

2 Dr Julian Lamont Lecturer, School of Historical & Philosophical Inquiry Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences The University of Queensland 1.10pm ~ 2.05pm Level 2, Room 2.15 Choosing to be ethical Buddha recognized that every human being makes a fundamental choice to be ethical or not. Moreover, it is not just once but most weeks, or even days, of our lives that we are faced with this choice. Yet too few people step back and clearly recognize and think about this fundamental choice - we will do so for an hour.

3 Robert Friedler Dharma Teacher Buddha s Light International Association of QLD 2.00pm ~ 2.55pm 1.00pm ~ 2.00pm Level 2, Room 2.14 Buddhist Teachings Important thing is that it s a basic talk about Buddhism and questions are welcome.

4 Dr Kwong Djee Chan Senior Lecturer, Medical Education Academic Staff, School of Medicine, Griffith University 2.10pm ~ 3.10pm Level 2, Room 2.15 Procrastinating Mindfully Building awareness on how we hold our selves back from living Procrastination is one of the ways we use to avoid facing the challenges in life. The talk explores how to apply mindfulness to examine our habits and seek the way to embracing the challenges.

5 Robert Friedler Dharma Teacher Buddha s Light International Association of QLD 3.00pm ~ 3.55pm Level 2, Room 2.14 Buddhist Psychology How do we build our concept of the world? What are the common misperceptions?

6 Moderator Dr Brian Adams Director, Centre for Interfaith & Cultural Dialogue Griffith University 3.30pm ~ 5.00pm Level 2, Room 2.15 A joint project organised by BLIAQ, Nan Tien Institute & Centre for Interfaith & Cultural Dialogue, Griffith University F r e e M u l t i - f a i t h D i a l o g u e Panellists Mr. Madan Gopal ISKCON Temple Brisbane Ms. Sabrina Islam Islamic Community Ven. Dr Jue Wei Director of Nan Tien Institute, NSW Rev. Dr Clive W Ayre Chair, Qld Churches Environmental Network (QCT) Mrs Linda Ward Pagan Community

7 Venerable Miao Zhe Nan Tien Institute 4.00pm ~ 5.00pm Level 2, Room pm ~ 5.00pm Level 2, Room 2.15 Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Living Wisely Everyday Buddhist wisdom

8 Dr Julian Lamont Lecturer, School of Historical & Philosophical Inquiry Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences The University of Queensland 1.10pm ~ 2.05pm Level 2, Room 2.15 Living an Ethical Life It is good in many ways to choose to live an ethical life. In this lecture, we look at some of the predisposing factors to failing ethically despite good intentions.

9 Dr Kwong Djee Chan Senior Lecturer, Medical Education Academic Staff, School of Medicine, Griffith University 2.05pm ~ 3.00pm Level 2, Room 2.14 Afternoon Tea with Death Engaging life through Death Awareness As much as death and dying is inevitable, the topic remains a taboo in our society. The talk aims to explore how contemplating on death can contribute to living a fuller life.

10 Venerable Dr Jue Wei Director of Nan Tien Institute & Associate Lecturer of Applied Buddhist Studies at NTI 2.10pm ~ 3.05pm Level 2, Room 2.15 Buddhism and Modern Society The system of Buddhist teachings is based on impermanence and interdependence. This talk surveys how Buddhist communities respond to a range of issues brought about by globalisation, science and technology, modern economics, consumerism, environmental sustainability, and other current topics. This discourse will provide an opportunity to explore the bilateral influence of Buddhist beliefs in relation to contemporary viewpoints and modern perspectives on Buddhist traditions.

11 Venerable Miao Xin FGS Chung Tian Temple 3.05pm ~ 4.00pm Level 2, Room 2.14 Ten Path to Happiness Brief introduction of ten methods to attain peace and happiness in daily life according to the Sumati Sutra, and the guidance for daily practice in purifying body, speech and mind.

12 Venerable Dr Jue Wei Director of Nan Tien Institute & Associate Lecturer of Applied Buddhist Studies at NTI 3.10pm ~ 4.05pm Level 2, Room 2.15 Buddhist Art on China s Silk Road An exploration of cave temples in Dunhuang Dunhuang is well-known for its spectacular array of Buddhist cave temples. The Mogao Grottoes, for example, is an extensive cave temple complex declared a UNESCO world heritage site. This presentation will provide a vivid display of some stunning examples of the artistic and architectural treasures in these caves. It will also explore how they bear testimony to the religious, cultural and commercial exchanges along the trade routes linking East and West, from the fourth to the fourteenth century CE.

13 Brian Kemp Buddha s Light International Association of QLD 4.05pm ~ 5.00pm Level 2, Room 2.14 The Four Truths & Their Tasks The first teaching the Buddha gave after he became enlightened was about the four truths, in Buddhism known as the Four Noble Truths. These four truths stand at the core of all life and they explain all phenomena in the universe. They teach us how to achieve liberation from all delusions. Come and listen to these truths it may change your life.

14 1.00pm ~ 1.55pm 2.00pm ~ 2.55pm 3.00pm ~ 3.55pm Level 1, Room 1.21 F r e e I n d o o r M e d i t a t i on C l a s s e s Meditation The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. Meditation can help us to overcome stress and find some inner peace and balance. Why not give a try and join the free meditation sessions at festival. Anyone may benefit from these on-site Meditation Classes.

15 4.00pm ~ 5.00pm Rainforest Green F r e e O u t d o o r M e d i t a t i on C l a s s e s Outdoor Meditation Rainforest Green is tucked away amid a canopy of subtropical rainforest, Rainforest Green is one of South Bank s most ambient spaces. Why not come to join us for a free outdoor meditation sessions at the Rainforest Green. When meditate in nature, it bring a receptive presence to the natural world. It comes alive and so do we. We no longer look at nature as an inert or pretty object, but as a living and breathing world of mystery and sensitivity, a realm of wisdom and learning that is always whispering its teachings to us.

16 1.00pm & 3.30pm 1.00pm & 4.00pm Q-Con Lawn Lumbini Garden & BLIAQ F r e e C h i l d r e n s S t o r y t e l l i n g The Monkey King A Jataka Tale A story of bravery and caring for others