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Outreach & Events 2009 16 Nov 2008: Ashoka Pillars at Bundanoon Ceremony to commemorate the wor

Asia. It was held at Sunnataram Forest Monaster y. Ashoka built more than 84,000 stupas.

Parliament House to see a film about how former enemies leading rival militias were abl e to

Iman Ashafa and Paster James showed that it is possible to work together-even though they are

Australian Day Celebration at Darling Harbour.

the Dhamma and from there when the seeds are nurtured with love and care the youth will

The SDS youth have been participating in the Camparadise at Nan Tien templ e for many years now.

volunteers to celebrate Buddha s Birthday @ Darling Harbour.

to take part in its new collection of Asian arts.

official opening of the Silk Ikats of Central Asia.

10 July 2009 The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace: Wat Phray ortkeo Sangha was invited to take

The Jade Buddha Project is one of the largest and most significant Buddhas ev er carved from

It will illuminate the world and bring inconceivable peace and happiness and help prev ent the

1 Outreach & Events Nov 2008: Ashoka Pillars at Bundanoon Ceremony to commemorate the wor k of King Ashoka and his contributi on to the wide spread of Buddhism throughout India and SE Asia. It was held at Sunnataram Forest Monaster y. Ashoka built more than 84,000 stupas. 12 Nov 2008: Iman and the Pastor Many people of the communities and organizations turned up at Parliament House to see a film about how former enemies leading rival militias were abl e to reconcile and now head the Christian-Muslim Mediation Centre in Kaduna. Iman Ashafa and Paster James showed that it is possible to work together-even though they are differences. Right: Mr S. Kerkyasharian (Chair person CRC) and the H on. Barbara Perry, MP welcomed the guests. 26 January 2009-Australian Day The NSW Premier s Department invited LBS to take part in Australian Day Celebration at Darling Harbour. It was a time to meet with the Premier Mr Nathan Reese who joined in the reception and the water work festivities at the Harbour. 9 May 2009-Buddha s Birthday The seeds of Sunday Dhamma School is to give our youth a basic of the Dhamma and from there when the seeds are nurtured with love and care the youth will flourish wherever they go. The SDS youth have been participating in the Camparadise at Nan Tien templ e for many years now. Some of our children have become facilitators for other youth for as many as 100 at most holiday camps. T his Buddha s Birthday function, they were there to plan, to team up and help as youth volunteers to celebrate Buddha s Darling Harbour. 1 July 2009: Silk Ikats: Once or twice a year, the Art Gallery of NSW (AGNSW) would invite us to take part in its new collection of Asian arts. The President Mr Steven Lowy and the Board Trustees of the AGNSW inv ited us to be part of the official opening of the Silk Ikats of Central Asia. It is the one link we keep with the AGNSW-Asian Senior Art co-ordinator Ms AnnMcArthur. 10 July 2009 The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace: Wat Phray ortkeo Sangha was invited to take part in the off icial launch of the Jade Buddha at the Chinese Garden in Darling Harbour. The Jade Buddha Project is one of the largest and most significant Buddhas ev er carved from gemstone-quality true jade. It is about 3.5 meters (11.4 feet) tall. It will illuminate the world and bring inconceivable peace and happiness and help prev ent the destruction that is happening so much in the world, including war said Lama Zopa Rinpoche who is one of the initiator of this grand project. The Jade Buddha will tour Asia and Australia then back to Bendigo where it will be installed in temple. 12 August 2009 Interfaith Connection: COSMOS, the Centre of Sy dney Multifaith and Other Societies Inc., invited the LBS to take part in its meeting in the metropolitan area. It is a step to get to know the wider world and its connection. It is to promote enduring, daily Interf aith co-operation, to end religious motivated violence and to create cultures of peace, justice and healing 23 for the Earth and all liv ing beings.

6 May 2009 Safety Audit: Fairfield City Council in partnership

asked LBS to attend a workshop to find creati ve solutions to

How to make Bonnyrigg Town Par k Centre safe and free from

Here, we had to look closel y at ever y corner to find safety

27 May 2009 Vision Forum: The May or of FCC Mr Lalich welcomed

ideas about the Bonnyrigg Town Centre Park.

A dozen Lao-Australians participated and expressed their ideas.

Federation for World Peace and Drug Free Australia the forum

The message was from the people who daily encounter youth on

It is about how not just MPs but ordinar y peopl e can be

every Universal Peace Federation for World Peace: For many

meetings at their Ambassador for Peace Centre at the heart of

This place is a place where many different faiths,

understand, to learn and find out more how peace is created

T he best way to connect and to meet people who are different

27 June 2009 Australian Korean- Women s Day Celebration: It was

different lands to take part in a World Traditional Costume

Verity Firth MP (Min for Women and Minister for Education and

Main theme of the day was the women s role in the family how

Louise Fowler (NSW State Pres of Aust Famil y Association.).

2 6 May 2009 Safety Audit: Fairfield City Council in partnership with CHD Partners (Crime Prevention Specialist Consultants) asked LBS to attend a workshop to find creati ve solutions to sol ve our local crime. How to make Bonnyrigg Town Par k Centre safe and free from crime. Here, we had to look closel y at ever y corner to find safety during the day and night. 27 May 2009 Vision Forum: The May or of FCC Mr Lalich welcomed more than 90 participants at the St John s Club to brainstorm ideas about the Bonnyrigg Town Centre Park. Bonny rigg is known as all the world in one place. A dozen Lao-Australians participated and expressed their ideas. 23 June 2009 Drug Forum: This was organized by the Women s Federation for World Peace and Drug Free Australia the forum took place at the heart of the city at Parliament House. The message was from the people who daily encounter youth on drugs in the inner cities. It is about how not just MPs but ordinar y peopl e can be informed and make a difference in the drug issues which affect every Universal Peace Federation for World Peace: For many years now, we hav e been involved and attended monthl y meetings at their Ambassador for Peace Centre at the heart of Sydney. This place is a place where many different faiths, organizations, communities come together to dine, to listen, to understand, to learn and find out more how peace is created around the world. T he best way to connect and to meet people who are different from us. 27 June 2009 Australian Korean- Women s Day Celebration: It was the initiati ves of the Korean women who invited women from different lands to take part in a World Traditional Costume Parade. It was supported by the Hon. Verity Firth MP (Min for Women and Minister for Education and Training). Main theme of the day was the women s role in the family how important a role we all play in society a talk from Mrs Mary Louise Fowler (NSW State Pres of Aust Famil y Association.). 30 Sept to 4 Oct 2009-Creators of Peace Women s International Collaro y Plateau Around 250 women from as far as Africa, Canada, USA, Asia and Pacific gathered from 30 countries. It was an atmosphere filled with vibrant positi ve energy. The women came together as sisters. Competition was not on the agenda. It was filled with compassion for we heard and coul d feel the suffering in our hearts. It was a time to Lighten our hearts. A lot came from war torn countries, violence, inner conflict, pain and poverty- we all go through the same suffering. We decided to leave our hurts, pains and resentment behind. As women, we were determined to create a New Earth for our children. 24

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4 Wat Phrayortkeo Festival Time 2009 A place to give & share as a community. 26

5 Together We Can Make It. We cannot do it by ourselves, we need each other. Our group of elders showi ng us how to pres erve our valuable customs and traditions. The joy of teamwor k lifting Phra Bang to the Sim. Everyone c ontributing their s kills practicing for the Lao New Year It is getting dar k but the team spirit is higher than ever. The night before the Lao New Year the volunteers27 came i n in full force. It is all about doing it together.

6 Mr Toulanh Chounlamountr y Internal Financial Auditor 28

Committee Members The names of committee members at the date of this report are: Honourary President Assistant Lay President First Vice President Second Vice President Secretary Treasurer Monastic

7 Committee Members The names of committee members at the date of this report are: Honourary President Assistant Lay President First Vice President Second Vice President Secretary Treasurer Monastic Affairs Officer Assets and Property Officer Public Relations Officer Construction Officer Venerable Ajahn Thongsavanh Chanthatirath Venerable Ajahn Air Seevilay Mr Champa Baramy Mr Bounphayvanh Sodarak Mr Thongdam Souriyavong Mr Bounlap Saenphoumy Mrs Rasmy Leckloksavang Mrs Samly Yangnouvong Ms Khamla Phanoraj Mrs Phatvilavanh Khammarath Mr Bounpheng Pomphithack Public Officer Mr Chanthanith Chittasy Honourary Advisors Mr Tianethone Chantharasy Dr Somphou Oudomvilay Mrs Pathoumma Praseuth 29

Lao New Year Festival 2009

Lao New Year Festival 2009 Lao New Year Alms-Giving 2009 The Lao New Year day of offering Dana is a major occasion. It is an opportunity to express one s generosity. It is a Buddhist custom when a meal