Sydney MITRA Conf. 1/2 May

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Sydney MITRA Conf. 1/2 May

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Hello all,

Any Oz members may be interested in attending The 2010 MITRA Conference in Sydney which takes place over two days, Saturday 1st May and Sunday 2nd May 2010.

Speakers will be:

Jetsunma (Venerable Master) Tenzin Palmo
Ajahn Brahmavamso Mahathera
Venerable Heng Sure
Venerable Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron
Venerable Huifeng :twothumbsup:
Venerable Bhikkhuni Dhammananda
Gregory Kramer
Sarah Napthali
http://buddhistfestivalmonth.org.au/conference" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Hi Chris,
I think the conference starts in one month, rather than in two days!
I would love to attend and meet Bhante in person. Unfortunately, I don't think I will be able to get away.
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cooran wrote:...takes place over two days...
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Thank you Bhante.
Its very late here and I don't have my reading glasses on!
kind regards

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Sunday, 2nd May 2010
09:30 - 10:45: Session 1
1. 'Buddha, Buddha, Buddha: The Overuse of Buddha' - Ajahn Brahm

I am sooo interested in what this talk will involve.
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Thanks Chris! :anjali:

I feel kind of embarrassed that they invited me, given that all the other speakers are really amazing teachers!
Hope I don't let the team down. :thinking:
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Paññāsikhara wrote:Thanks Chris! :anjali:

I feel kind of embarrassed that they invited me, given that all the other speakers are really amazing teachers!
Hope I don't let the team down. :thinking:
Somehow Bhante, I can't see that happening!
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Paññāsikhara said: I feel kind of embarrassed that they invited me, given that all the other speakers are really amazing teachers!
Hope I don't let the team down.
I get the same feelings even when I'm just giving an 8 week course on Parenting to working people. :embarassed:
(I don't need to tell you dear Bhante that the feeling is just omāna :jumping: )
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I'm thinking of going - I've been to one once before - and it isn't the "stage presence" or "fame" of the speakers ... it's the content of what they say and how it influences your thought processes and practice.

Fingers crossed that I can make it.

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Hey hey! I would love to attend too! Hmmmm... I'll need to check on my work schedule. Would be great if we could catch up there, Chris! It would also be great if I could get to meet Ven. Huifeng!
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Paññāsikhara wrote: Hope I don't let the team down. :thinking:
You'll do great Bhante! Best of luck (although you don't need it)
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Should also be at Santi Forest Monastery on the Friday immediately before, along with Ven Thubten Chodron and of course Bhante Sujato who is resident there.
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zavk wrote:Hey hey! I would love to attend too! Hmmmm... I'll need to check on my work schedule. Would be great if we could catch up there, Chris! It would also be great if I could get to meet Ven. Huifeng!
Did you check your work schedule? I'm booked ~ coming down with a friend (Joanne from Dhammagiri) on the Friday night - returning on the Monday.

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cooran wrote:
zavk wrote:Hey hey! I would love to attend too! Hmmmm... I'll need to check on my work schedule. Would be great if we could catch up there, Chris! It would also be great if I could get to meet Ven. Huifeng!
Did you check your work schedule? I'm booked ~ coming down with a friend (Joanne from Dhammagiri) on the Friday night - returning on the Monday.

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Oh dear... that is the busiest period for me. If I attend I will have to leave on Sunday night. Will get back to you soon! :)
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Looks like I won't be able to attend the conference. :( The reason is mainly because I'm :broke: (I have sent you a PM Chris)

All the best to you, Ven. Hufeng. :twothumbsup:
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Will there be some kind of audio or video podcast? That would be cool. Sydney is a bit too far for a weekend trip ;)
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