20190414 Queensland Weekender
A place of inner peace in Priestdale
April 13, 2019
Even though the massive complex glows green and gold, the Chung Tian Temple is something that could be easily missed. Nestled in amidst quiet bushland behind Underwood Park, it’s a stunning property that’s a haven for Buddhists and a wonderful place where you could easily lose track of time.
As we were guided around the property by Venerable Shan (head monk of the temple), statues of Buddha and green spaces were a common sight. The smell of incense radiated through the air, the sound of gongs and the occasional chant escaping from the main temple. We could have been in China, but we were in Priestdale. Do you think the name was intentional?
We were ushered into a basic side room with a noble, softly spoken Chinese man — ready to witness a ceremony thousands of years in the making. William, our Tea Master, gave us an insight into how Buddhists use tea to enhance their religion. It’s all about being present in the moment. The pay off?
“To let our mind be deep and present, and be aware of our action, our speech and our thoughts.”
Focus and thoughtfulness are important in the tea ceremony — every move is deliberate, every sip is savoured — a succinct embodiment of the Buddhist religion.
佛光山澳洲道場 -《中天寺》Chung Tian Temple - 形象廣告
佛光山 中天寺
Chung Tian Temple
道場介紹
佛光山中天寺位於澳洲昆士蘭州，布里斯本市與洛根市交界之國家森林公園內，佔地80英畝，四周樹林參天，彷如莊嚴的人間淨土，而中天寺的啟建，更有一段奇妙殊勝的因緣。：
一九八九年十一月，佛光山開山星雲大師率弟子慈莊、慈容、永全法師飛抵雪梨，視察臥龍崗南天寺籌建事宜，遠在布市的陳春龍夫婦邀請大師蒞府開示，懇請在布市建道場，大師有感於布市華人學佛的熱忱及需要，應信眾請求，命慈莊法師覓地建寺，讓佛光從此遍灑有『陽光之州』雅稱的昆士蘭州。
1989年十二月廿八日，佛光山向浸信聯合會購地計劃作為建寺用地。1990年四月廿一日，大師再度蒞臨布市，為新道場命名為「中天寺」，期許中天寺的建立，能讓澳洲佛教本土化，促進中澳文化交流，提升華人在當地社會的地位。
在各項殊勝因緣下，一九九一年十月十日，中天寺第一期工程動土。一九九三年十月卅日中天寺第一期工程竣工，由大師、洛根市長Cr. Rod Colledge及布市市長Cr. Jim Soorley共同主持開光剪綵儀式，千餘人共襄盛舉，開啟人間佛教在澳洲弘法的歷史新頁。
中天寺自1993年落成開光至今21年，經歷任住持慈容法師、永全法師、依來法師耕耘建設，澳紐總住持依來法師、現任澳洲總住持滿可法師與現任住持覺善法師引導大眾推動各項弘法度眾的活動，秉持著文化、教育、慈善、修持等四大宗旨，推展英文、中文、廣東佛學班及讀書會等各項教育課程，以文化及修持活動服務社區，以慈善救災利益社會，致力於佛教的弘揚。
每年舉辦慶祝佛誕節與中國新年等文化活動，接待來自二百多所上萬的學校學生作宗教及文化參訪，推廣宗教之融合與各民族之和諧，也固定到澳洲學校教佛學課程，更應邀至中學做佛學講演，至昆士蘭各大學教導禪坐，將正信佛教的種子遍灑在澳洲昆士蘭州。也參與昆士蘭州及布里斯本市政府、警察署、各大學之多元宗教祈福祝禱活動，促進多元宗教之交流，落實人間佛教弘法工作。
1034 Underwood Road, Priestdale QLD 4127 Australia
電話：61(7)38413511
傳真：61(7)38413522
E-mail：ibaq@chungtian.org.au
中天寺官網：
Chung Tian Temple Tea Chan
Visit the Chung Tian Temple and enjoy a traditional Tea Ceremony. Why not enjoy meditation and tea in a Tea Chan Ceremony.
Classes in the Tea Ceremony are available each week at the Chung Tian Temple.
Each year in the South Bank Parklands, the Iconic Buddha Birth Day Festival offers Tea Ceremonies and classes in the Tea Ceremony. For more details: buddhabirthdayfestival.com.au
Chung Tian Temple: 1034 Underwood Road, Priestdale. QLD
Phone: 07 3841 3511
Web: chungtian.org.au
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