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Buddhist Youth Initiative 4 Interconnectedness

Spiritual Director Venerable Thubten Tenzin

Non-profit charity for youth

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Download Quan Yin, the female Buddha of Compassion, to colour in.

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The Endless Knot

...symbolizes the Buddha's endless wisdom and compassion and relates universal continuity as the underlying reality of existence.

Dalai Lama

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Reconciliation and Peace Gandhi was a great Indian leader who taught the non-violent approach to solving conflict through his life's actions. In January 2012, His Holiness the Dalai Lama was given the Gandhi Award "in recognition of His work and contribution for world peace," said Ela Gandhi, grand-daughter of Mahatma Gandhi."Genuine non-violence will come only after the inner disarmament of our mind," the Dalai Lama said. "Only with inner disarmament, we can bring outer disarmament."As we all know, Mahatma Gandhi is no more with us, but his philosophy of non-violence is very much alive, the Dalai Lama said.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama receives the Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Reconciliation and Peace from Ela Gandhi, the granddaughter Mahatma Gandhi, in Bodh Gaya, India, on January 4, 2011. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL

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GAMES: find a word!

& sliding puzzle...

Syllabus

SYLLABUS

COUNSELLING

His Holiness the Dalai Lama said that the foundation of all theteachings (advice) of the Buddha is compassion. "Advice from a Spiritual Friend" is another way of describing Buddha's Teachings. Similarly, the counselling we provide is advice from a Buddhist friend...Although our counsellors are fully qualified as professionals, our approach to guiding young people comes purely from a Buddhist perspective, which involves dealing with problems with empathy, compassion and wise Buddhist philosophy. For parents and for young people, click on the heart to email us your counselling question. For people over 20 who would like counselling, click on the flower to go to Blue Padma Services Inc.
FREE BUDDHIST SYLLABUS to use with primary aged children, in Buddhist Religious Education Classes, home school, and Buddhist parenting. Simply click on the link to download your free PDF copy!

byi4i lesson Plan 11 to 20.pdf

byi4i lesson plan 1 to 10.pdf

byi4i parents guide.pdf

byi4i lesson Plan 21 to 30.pdf

Flower Heart Eco

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The Effects of Mining on Local Environments

1. Coal DustCoal dust can cover nearby communities, entering the air we breathe. For example, 50,000 tonnes of coal dust was emitted in the Hunter Region of NSW in 2006-7.Another example is the dust storm of coal dust experienced by people in Muswelbrook in NSW.2. Destruction of the Natural EnvironmentThe coal mine can destroy nearby sensitive environments and of course destroys the environment where it is built. An example of concern at present is the Drip, a natural water feature near the Goulburn River National Park in NSW, which also contains a mural by artist Brett Whiteley, that is considered under threat by nearby mines.3. Water PollutionCoal mines disturb toxic metals in the layers of coal. Spilling, leaking or leaching of chemical agents (i.e. cyanide, sulphuric acid) from the minesite into nearby water bodies can occur. As a result, town, irrigation and horticultural water supplies are contaminated with heavy metals, acids and other non-beneficial organic components.4. AcidSulphurs exposed in the coal mine enter the air and combining with the moisture in the air, form sulphuric acid and become acid rain.5. RadiationRadioactive compounds are exposed through coal mining. Radioactive particle emission has been shown to be higher from coal-fired power stations than nuclearones.6. GasMethane gas escaping from mines has been shown to destroy soil and plant life on the surface through which it seeps.7. Waste (tailings)Waste rocks are removed from the coal strata and are toxic. Normally, waste rocks are stockpiled or dumped adjacent to or near the excavation area, to beused later as backfill during reclamation. Often however, acid mine draininage results and local ecosystems' aquatic habitats are destroyed by the water leaching through these waste rocks, bringing acid and heavy metals into the waterways.8. ErosionErosion of cleared land surface and dumped waste material results in sediment loadings into the adjacent water bodies, particularly during rainfall.9. Abandoned MinesEnvironmental impacts resulting from mining are not limited to current mining operations. Mining residues and scars at old mining sites may also impact on local environments. Remediation often gets paid for by the Australian people rather than mining companies.These are some examples of the impact of mining on local environments, referenced from ABS Statistics 2003 and NSW Greens website.

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GO VEG

Go Veg!

Buddha, Lankavatara Sutra:

"Thus, Mahamati, wherever there is the evolution of living beings, let people cherish the thought of kinship with them, and, thinking that all beings are [to be loved as if they were] an only child, let them refrain from eating meat."

Being vegetarian means not eating animals, and that includes cows, chickens, fish, pigs, etc, as well as gelatine (animal bones) and rennet (animal stomach lining). Please check the labels of the products you buy or look for the vegetarian sign!

Yeshe's Curry A recipe from the Abbey

1 dessert spoon mixed dried herbs

1 dessert spoon garam masala

1 dessert spoon fresh ginger chopped

2 t chilli powder

1 t garlic powder

1 t veggie stock powder

1 can coconut milk

5 cups mixed veggies

½ can chick peas

pre-cooked tofu

In a large frying pan, fry fresh ginger in light oil, then add mixed veggies. After 5 minutes, add coconut milk then garam masala and other powders and herbs over the top. Leave for ten minutes, then add tofu and chick peas. If you have fresh herbs, add them at the end of cooking (about 25 minutes).

Buy your copy of Amanda and Diipali's new book "Vegan Cooking" from the Cruelty Free Shop

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for Buddhist Healing workshops & courses

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Singmo Institute for Central West study of Buddhism

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Bodhicitta Vihara for Buddhism in India

PEACE

Zone of Peace

Workshops

VENERABLE THUBTEN TENZIN: What makes you a humanitarian in the world today? The first step is knowing we are all the same under the skin. The second step is respecting others' points of view. The third is understanding that we all really want to be happy. Being kind and helpful, making others happy, is the way we get true happiness. HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA recommends creating a Zone of Peace, after being told about the peace efforts of His Mexican friends..What is a Zone of Peace? A Zone of Peace is a place where there are no arguments, a place where people can be peaceful, alone or with others. It is a place for peaceful dialogue, and the respectful exchange of ideas. It is a place without physical or verbal violence. It is a place of safety and refuge.

ENLIGHTENED ANGELS & PRAYER FLAG WISHES WORKSHOP

Spin the lotus and find which Angel Family you belong to!

Learn their colour, season and qualities. Prayer flag wishes blow

out to the whole world with the breeze - make a wish with

your own set of colourful flags!

MANTRA, MANDALA & MEDITATION WORKSHOP

Mandalas reflect our inner world, our potential and our

connection to everyone. Write your own beautiful,

meaningful mantra, and learn how to meditate!

ZONE OF PEACE WORKSHOP

"Create a Zone of Peace, as recommended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama." Your home, school, sports club or community group can have its own Zone of Peace! Learn how to create a Zone of Peace where peaceful and respectful dialogue replaces arguments and fights.

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Email BYI4I for a free Zone of Peace pack! Or to find out how to host a workshop in the Central West of NSW or run one yourself!