Compassionate Ocean Sangha
Sangha Meetings and Classes
Thursday 9th April, 8pm AEDT
Sangha Group Sharings
Dear COS Family.
You are warmly invited to join Daya, Judy and Rose for another nourishing Thursday Sangha session.
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Typically, the facilitator will open the session and share their own reflection, after which there will be a topic question for the breakout groups to discuss and we end with a meditation.
Our theme for April is continuing:
"The Insight That Brings Us To The Other Shore"
Understanding the Sutra: verse 3 (part 1)
Listen Shariputra
All phenomena bear the mark of Emptiness
Their true nature is the nature of
no Birth, no Death
no Being, no Nonbeing
We are posed the question:
How long has my hand been here?
When we explore this question we see that many generations of ancestors are in our hand. Our ancestors are still alive in this present moment. We are their continuation.
I am more than this physical body, I am my thought, my speech, my actions. Look for me in yourself (Thich Nhat Hanh).
Friday, 10th April, 8pm AEDT
Sitting and Walking Meditation
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Dear Friends.
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You are warmly welcomed to join Jan, Julie and Debbie for another lovely Friday evening/day/morning depending upon where you are sitting.
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We will all participate in a silent sitting meditation , followed by walking meditation and then conclude with a reading.
We hope you can join us
Our continuing theme for April is:
"The Insight That Brings Us To The Other Shore"
Understanding the Sutra: verse 3 (part 1)
Listen Shariputra
All phenomena bear the mark of Emptiness
Their true nature is the nature of
no Birth, no Death
no Being, no Nonbeing
Nothing is created and nothing is destroyed (Antoine Lavoisier, French scientist).
If we think that we have been born on a particular day then it implies that there is also death. If we believe that we were born and we did not exist before our birth then it also implies that from nothing we become something. The notions of birth and death are created by our minds. It is impossible for something to become nothing. Likewise a cloud, when it disappears, takes on another form – ice, rain, fog.
Saturday, 11th April, 8pm AEDT
Touching the Earth
Dear COS Family.
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You are warmly invited to join Judy, Rose and Ling for another beautiful session of 'Touching the Earth'
We will touch the earth to nourish our love for ourselves, our spiritual ancestors and our beloved Mother Earth.
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With the insight of Interbeing, we know that when we nourish ourselves we nourish each other and have real communication with the earth. Please join us .
Our theme for April is continuing; "The Insight That Brings Us To The Other Shore"
Understanding the Sutra: verse 3 (part 1)
Listen Shariputra
All phenomena bear the mark of Emptiness
Their true nature is the nature of
no Birth, no Death
no Being, no Nonbeing
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We are posed the question:
How long has my hand been here?
When we explore this question we see that many generations of ancestors are in our hand. Our ancestors are still alive in this present moment. We are their continuation.
I am more than this physical body, I am my thought, my speech, my actions. Look for me in yourself (Thich Nhat Hanh).
Sunday, 12th April, 8pm AEST
Be In
Dear Friends,
please feel welcome to join COS as we gather for another joyous 'Be In' led by Ruth, Tim and Adam
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In the spirit of Thích Nhất Hạnh and the Plum Village tradition, a Be-In is a joyful, relaxed communal practice where we gather to share songs, poems, stories, reflections — or simply our quiet presence.
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Over the years, our Be-Ins have bloomed with creativity and warmth: songs that made us sway, bush poetry that made us laugh, skits about interbeing, spontaneous dances, and tender Dharma reflections. Love letters to this life, this practice, this moment - Just being.
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This Sunday, you might like to:
Offer a song, poem, story, or artwork
Share a brief reflection from your practice
Revisit a favourite Be-In memory
Or simply come, breathe, and enjoy the community
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A Be-In nourishes deep listening, loving speech, and the simple joy of belonging. We'd love to see you there.