MMC Newsletter － March 2014

MMC Newsletter － February 2014

MMC Newsletter － January 2014

MMC Newsletter － December 2013

MMC Newsletter － November 2013

MMC Newsletter － October 2013

MMC Newsletter － September 2013

In celebration of NADOC week, Kim Walmsely, an Aboriginal artist, shared with the audience the significance of NAIDOC and success stores of Aboriginals. Guests at the Friendship Dinner were entertained to a very lively performance by 'Sing Australia'.

In conjunction with the celebration of Vesak Day on 24 May 2013, the Pure Land Learning College Association had been invited to share with UNESCO ambassadors and other delegates the 'Vision of Helping Toowoomba Become a Model City of Peace and Harmony' at UNESCO Headquarters.

Celebrating the Birth of the Buddha － 23 to 24 May 2013 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.

There were many excellent recommendations from the two dialogue circles at the recent Peace Education Forum. We reflect on some of the recommendations in the newsletter.

Peace Education Forum － "Building Bridges, Sharing Ideas". A big thank you to all for your participation and support!

The meditation class for beginners led by Venerable We Chyuan commenced on 2 February. The response was overwhelming and it was an experiential learning for many. In addition, we celebrated Chinese New Year reunion dinner with the community. It was a fun and entertaining night with our special guests.

Welcome Year of the Snake! Celebrations for Chinese New Year, lasting a full fifteen days, start on the 10 February 2013. The presence of the ancestors is acknowledged on Chinese New Year's Eve with a reunion dinner.

Venerable Master Chin Kung and the Pure Land family wish all members of the community and their families best wishes for 2013. Let us work together to help make the dream of making Toowoomba a model city of peace and harmony a reality.