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Association of Engaged Buddhists

Dharma lessons from the invasion of Ukraine

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When

Thursday 17 March 2022 from 7:30pm to 9pm

Invasion and war are among the most terrible things people can do to one another. The consequences last for generations and, now, have the potential to destroy much life on Earth.

Does the Buddha Dharma speak to us through the war being waged in Ukraine?”

Cost : Free or by Donation

About the speaker

Thich Truc Thong Phap is a bhikkhu (fully ordained monk) in a Vietnamese meditation tradition. His teacher is the Most Venerable Thay Thich Thanh Tu, a meditation master in the Truc Lam (Bamboo Forest) school. Originating from Port Adelaide in South Australia and then Tasmania from 2010- 2017, he now lives in the Southern Flinders Ranges with a small community of Anglican religious brothers and sisters. He has a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences (Counselling) and a Diploma in Psychosynthesis and was the Buddhist representative chaplain at the University of Tasmania for four years prior to working for four years as the Buddhist chaplain at Oasis, the multifaith chaplaincy centre at Flinders University, SA.

Thich Truc Thong Phap grew up within the Christian church, having been a novice monk in an Anglican Benedictine community and has had a 40 year commitment to Buddhist - Christian dialogue. His chief work as a Buddhist monk is in supporting the education of Contemplative Care workers of whatever philosophical or religious persuasion but has a particular interest in developing Buddhist Contemplative Care workers.

Zoom link

Zoom Meeting ID : 985 1050 0274

Passcode: 645945

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