KALYANA - OBS REFLECTIONS ON THE BEAUTY OF DHAMMMA

  -  Click here for: OBS KALYANA - JANUARY 2004 (First Edition)
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The Ottawa Buddhist Society has iintroduced a new publication to its members and friends in honour of the beauty of Dhamma.  In contrast to conventional OBS newsletters, which usually focus on OBS news and activities, this new publication aims to focus solely on personal reflections and thoughts on the Buddha’s teachings from members of our own spiritual community.  While it will include the occasional contribution of external Buddhist writers or teachers, the focus will be on articles, poems, artwork, etc. from within the OBS family.  It is our hope that Kalyana will act as a positive outlet for Dhamma creativity and that it will allow members of our community to share and delight in the beauty of the Dhamma together.

Inspired by a collection of Dhamma talks by Ajahn Sucitto, the name “Kalyana” was suggested by a long-standing member of the OBS, and was warmly accepted as the name of our new publication.  The word “kalyana” comes from the Pali language, and can be translated as ‘beautiful’, ‘uplifting’, ‘lovely’.  The Buddha used this word to describe the beautiful nature of the Dhamma, and of the spiritual friends (kalyanamittas) who help us along the right path.  Both possess a beauty that transcends mere sensory appreciation – a beauty that is felt directly and profoundly by the heart.  It is therefore fitting that we choose this word as the name for our new publication.  This name not only refers to the beauty we see and reflect upon in the teachings of the Buddha, but also honours the beautiful nature of our strong and growing Ottawa Buddhist Society community.   


For more information, or to send in your entries, please contact:
Dilani Hippola at dilanih@yahoo.com