BSV Dhamma Talks
  2020-03-28 23:51:17
Venerable Chi Kwang Sunim - Dangling on the Coronavine

This talk was recorded at the Buddhist Society of Victoria on 23rd February 2020, well before the COVID19 restrictions were put in place. However the main message of this talk has only become more relevant since then, so we've named it accordingly. Found this video useful? Don't forget to subscribe (https://www.bit.ly/DhammaTalks) and forward it to friends who would benefit from the Dhamma Teachings. ABOUT SPEAKER Chi Kwang Sunim is the Abbess of The Seon (Zen) Centre; A Traditionally trained Bhikshuni living in South Korean Temples for 19 years.A good part of her nineteen years in Korea was spent at Song Kwang Sa, a large temple founded by Chinul. After her teacher, Master Kusan passed away, Chikwang Suniml lived in small hermitages or doing three month retreats in Zen meditation halls tinder the guidance of many great masters. She has also studied at a traditional Monastic University. A founding member Wat Buddha Dharma, The Buddhist Library in Sydney, The Lotus Lantern International Buddhist Centre in Seoul and Chonghye SA Seon Centre now located in Kinglake. Chikwang-Sunim teaches Seon both in Australia and abroad and is very active in interfaith dialogue. Along with her development of the new Seon Centre and overseas commitments, she is involved in the educating, fund raising and growth of the first Buddhist Palliative Care Centre in South Korea. In recent years she has offered retreats in Australia and abroad and has been a guest speaker at numerous conferences, workshops and temples. BUDDHIST CENTRE While registered as a Buddhist not-for-profit association, Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) welcome members of all backgrounds and religions. Located in Melbourne, our East Malvern centre hosts programs that guide members on meditation; as well as practical Buddhist teachings for kids, teenagers, and adults. Our spiritual advisor is Ajahn Brahm, the Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery located in Western Australia. For more information: http://bsv.net.au/ FOREST MONASTERY Newbury Buddhist Monastery is just 70 minutes from the heart of Melbourne city. The magnificent landscape and tranquil surroundings offer an inspiring backdrop for seclusion and meditation. With its establishment, both male and female spiritual aspirants can seek out full ordination. This supports the cultivation of Buddhist teachers who in return, share Dhamma teachings across the world. Support the building projects here: http://supportnbm.bsv.net.au/ .