Nan Tien Buddhist Temple - Chatswood 佛光山北雪梨佛光缘

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Since 2003 IBAS Chatswood has conducted Chinese School classes for students aged 5 - 12 years old. The Buddhism classes on offer are held in both English and Chinese languages. Dharma talks are also held on an occasional basis. The Ch’an Meditation classes held in English and Chinese attract over 20 participants each term.

Dharma services are held every Saturday. In addition, special services such as the Great Repentance Dharma Function, the Medicine Buddha Dharma Function and the Ullambana Festival are also held.

The tea house offers an array of vegetarian delicacies, as well as Buddhist literature in English and Chinese, and other merchandise.In March, the temple participated in the fundraising event organised by the local council.

佛光山北雪梨佛光緣奉行本山四大宗旨：以文化弘揚佛法,以教育培養人才,以慈善福利社會,以文化淨化人心，也在雪梨的北邊建立了一定的知名度。

--以文化弘揚佛法--

為了讓更多當地人了解佛法，在今年三月參與當地市政府舉辦的慈善義賣活動。

滴水坊除提供美味健康的素食午餐，還設有中英佛教圖書和文物流通，不少當地澳洲人士因吃素食而認識佛教，進而參加佛堂舉辦的各項才藝活動。

一年一度的達令港浴佛節活動使西方人士進一步了解佛教文化。

--以教育培養人才--

澳洲是一個多元文化的國家，鼓勵各民族發揚各自的文化，2003年始佛光緣開辦中華學校，學生年齡從5歲到12歲。

佛學班以中英文教學。不定期舉辦佛學講座，例如楊麗華老師的醫學講座「健康人生芬多精」。

開設中英文禪修班，以澳洲人為多，每期約有二十人。

--以共修淨化人心--

佛光緣每星期六舉行共修法會，以淨化身心。年度法會有大悲懺法會、藥師法會、盂蘭盆孝親報恩法會等。