The president (Venerable W.Dhammawasa) and the committee of management of the Queensland Sangha Association (QSA) respectfully invite all members of the Buddhist Sangha resident in Queensland to receive dana (a vegetarian meal offering) on Thursday 19 August 2010. The dana gathering will be held at Gold Coast Dharma Realm, 106 Bonogin Road, Mudgeeraba, Queensland, 4213. Phone: (07) 5522-8788.

On that day, beginning at 10:30 am, a short meal offering will be chanted in English, with copies provided for all to join. Then all Sangha members will be served a veggie meal from 11 am to 12 noon. After the chants to close the meal and a brief break, a getting-to-know-each-other session will commence, during which all Sangha members will be given an opportunity to learn about each other by sharing a bit about their locations in Queensland, their monastic practices, any social/community services they do, and any needs they may have that QSA should be made aware of.  

Following the get-together, at around 2 pm, a 1-hour group meditation will be held. Silent sitting and contemplative walking will be conducted simultaneously at complementary locations on the grounds to accommodate all traditions.

The merits from this Sangha group meditation will be dedicated to the peace and well-being of all who reside in Queensland and to the security and prosperity of the State of Queensland.