NAVIGATION

NAVIGATION

GEIFN | AWAKENING | Peace in Turbulent Times | Saturday 21 September 2019 | 5-7.30pm

Time proven-methods for busy modern times.

Program

5-6pm Meet and Mingle with Light Refreshments
6-7.30pm Welcome, Official Messages, Key Address, Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A

Key Address

Makarrata, coming together after a struggle*: a Christian, Muslim and Jewish View.

  • Peace: Reverand Dr Coralie Ling, on behalf of Christian Community
  • Assalamualaikum: Imam Mohsin Mohammed, on behalf of Islamic Community
  • Shalom: Avraham Schwarz, on behalf of Jewish Community

* = NT Arnham Land Yolngu word Makarrata as mentioned Paragraph 9-10 of Uluru Statement of the Heart 2017

Panel Discussion with Audience Q&A


  • Bearing Witness - The Practice of Peaceful, Active, Engagement. Venerable Chi Kwang Sunim, Abbess of the Seon Centre Kinglake, Korean Zen Tradition
  • Kindness and Peace - The Bodhicitta Vows. Venerable Cathy, Tibetan Buddhist Society Melbourne, Mahayana Tradition 
  • Creating Peace in a Busy Life. Anita Carter, Abbot, Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia, non-sectarian Buddhist temple for laypersons.

Bookings: essential as seating limited. Online through EventBrite

Be mindful of environment, lower carbon footprint: Parking is on residential street and limited. To minimize disruption to Neighbours and Guests: arrive in eco-friendlier style by walking, bicycling, carpooling with friends, Tram 3 or Buses 626/623. If responsible for parking a car, check street signs for parking restrictions and keep driveways clear.

Hosted by the Buddhist Community of Victoria.

A local commemoration of UN International Day of Peace presented by CITYZEN, BSV and bENGAGED on behalf of the general community of Victoria.