Fiona Stanley Hospital – Pastoral Care Week – 25 Oct 2017

Fiona Stanley Hospital – Pastoral Care Week – 25 Oct 2017 Posted 19 Oct 2017

Fiona Stanley Hospital – Pastoral Care Week
Buddhism
Wednesday 25th October, 11.30am – 1.30 pm

Fiona Stanley Hospital is holding a Pastoral Care Week and between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm on Wednesday 25 October. The Buddhist faith has been invited to make presentations to staff and visitors in a gazebo near the food court.

Dr Geetha Mendis from the Buddhist Society of WA is organising the event and invited us to participate. The program is given below.

Fiona Stanley Hospital – Pastoral Care Week
Buddhism
Wednesday 25th October, 11.30am – 1.30 pm

PROGRAM
MC – Dennis Sheppard, Buddhist Society of WA

11.30 –
Introductory comments by MC, welcoming everyone to come to our presentation and ask questions. We will try to convey a flavour of Buddhism and the diversity of traditions within Buddhism due to its spread across many nations. Some guided meditations will be conducted for all to participate and experience inner peace and well being.
11.40 –
Loving Kindness Chant – a discourse by the Buddha, translated to English, chanted by Shamara
11.50 –
Songs from Thich Nhat Hahn , A Vietnamese Buddhist teacher. “breathing in, breathing out” – sung by Shamara
12.00 –
Guided Meditation- by Kanthi. Use of Loving Kindness and Mindfulness in daily life
12.15 –
“Can you hear the Mountain Stream?” A Zen Buddhist Poem – recited by Shamara, accompanied by harp.
12.30 –
A guided meditation for use by those caring for the sick – by Len, Hayagriva Tibetan Buddhist Centre
12.50 –
Loving Kindness Chant (repeat)- Shamara
1.00 –
Guided Meditation, learning to be in the present –by Dennis
1.20 –
Songs by Shamara and /or Tibetan Chanting
1.30 –
Closing Thank You.

Throughout the session the information desk will be attended. There will be finger foods, opportunities for questions, and free information booklets