Welcome!

BuddhaName.org is home to the Buddhaheart Fellowship of Tasmania and Awakened Heart Community. We practice Nien-Fo Ch’an (Unified Ch’an “Zen” and Pure Land Buddhism), and have a particular focus on community service.

Buddhaheart Fellowship is affiliated with CloudWater Zendo, the Zen Centre of Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.

BuddhaName is a term used to refer to the ancient practice of Buddha-Name Recitation. This vocalized meditative practice is the concentrated and heartfelt repetitive recitation of the Buddha Amitabha’s name.  This recitation of the Buddha-Name flows from our mind and heart like waves continually washing ashore. In this way, ultimately our ignorance and karmic defilements are gradually worn away, enabling us to become one with Boundless Compassion and Wisdom.

The ancient teachings of Unified Ch’an (Zen) and Pure Land Buddhism still hold great potential: to concentrate the mind through Ch’an practice, thus cultivating Wisdom, and to open the heart to Compassion through Pure Land Buddhist practices. When Wisdom and Compassion are in perfect balance, our True Self is realized, and Buddhahood is attained.

Ven. Shih Jingang, our Spiritual Director, is regularly asked to visit people in their homes for teachings, Chaplaincy services, and to officiate at various ceremonies.

Online Class and Service schedule is as follows:

• Day of Healing: Sundays at 10:00 a.m. (AEST). Activities include- Group Zen Meditation; learning about various Zen and 5 Elements Pure Land Buddhist practices; Dharma Talks and Discussion. Inquiries &/or to receive a link – email: mail@buddhaname.org
  

• Medicine Buddha Online Service: held on the 8th &/or 15th day of the month, at 7:00 p.m. (AEST).

• Precepts Affirmation (Pu-Sa) Online: held on the evening of the 1st day of the month, at 7:00 p.m. (AEST).

Group Walks:

• Zen Walks: last Saturday of the month. An opportunity to practice walking meditation in a group setting, utilizing various beaches, parks, gardens and forests around Ulverstone, Devonport, Penguin and Burnie. All are welcome.  Inquiries, Email: mail@buddhaname.org
  

For more information about regular classes and upcoming events, go to our “Regular Activities” or “Events Schedule” pages.

TO CONTACT US-

Email: mail@buddhaname.org   Facebook: Awakened Heart Community of Tasmania; and Buddhaheart Fellowship

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