Lao Dhamma School

01/03/2022

A look into the facts and figures of Buddhism in Australia, including the number of Buddhist institutions on the continent.

01/07/2021

Simple instructions for your children before bedtime to practice loving kindness 🙏

This lovingkindness meditation practice will help ease kids into a peaceful night's sleep. Sumi Loundon Kim, a Buddhist chaplain and author of the "Sitting T...

12/07/2020

Buddhist Lent for southeast asian Buddhists started last Sunday, 5 July 2020. Lent is a time for self reflection and deep contemplation of our faith and when we can practice it with the abstinence of something (usually alcohol for adults but it could be anything else for other people), then in reminds us of our mortality, desires and attachment to things which is the cause of suffering. So when we are back in control and can learn to let go of our attachments, then we can live a purer and simpler life. Metta to all!

07/06/2020

Here’s a link to the guided meditation our kids at Lao Dhamma School like to practise to. It is simple and short - just enough for their attention span. It can also be practised at home by the kids; and adults who are new to meditation, can also join in. It teaches you to focus on the sensations going through your body at that moment in time. With metta 🙏

This is our new body scan targeted to schools and classrooms. In this diverse, multiracial class, our students go through the body scan and help relieve thei...

07/05/2020

Please join us to celebrate Vesak Day today via the livestream on the link below, Starts at 7pm Sydney time on 7 May 2020.

07/05/2020

🙏 Today is Vesak Day and one of the most important festivals for all Buddhists. It is important because this day falls on the full moon day of May and signifies Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death. Buddhists all around the world celebrate it in their own way but this year will especially different due to the Covid 19 pandemic.

Please take some time today to reflect on what the Buddha has taught us, his teachings - the Dhamma and how his teachings can help us arise from this pandemic as stronger, more compassionate resilient human beings. Metta to all and may you stay safe and strong. 🙏🙏🙏

Also known as Wesak or Buddha Day, Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals and is usually celebrated in May or early June. This year, it falls on Thursday 7th May.

31/03/2020

Reflections when the world is down. This too shall pass. 🌸🌼🌻

“When life is good do not take it for granted as it will pass. Be mindful, be compassionate and nurture the circumstances that find you in this good time so it will last longer. When life falls apart always remember that this too will pass. Life will have its unexpected turns.”

~ Ajahn Brahm ~

28/03/2020

** CLASSES CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE **

Due to COVID-19, it is with sadness and for the safety of students and teachers, that our Lao Dhamma classes in 2020 are cancelled until further notice.

Please Like 👍 our Lao Dhamma School page to stay up to date with posts and pictures that will help your children to stay calm, compassionate and reflective whilst we all experience this pandemic together. 🙏

Here’s a modified version of our loving kindness prayer:-

May all beings be well.
May all beings be happy.
May all beings stay safe and healthy.
May all beings get through this pandemic together. 🙏