What’s on

Meditation Classes

10-week program at Castle Hill Sanskrit Classes

10-week program for beginners (Course 1) and advanced students (Course 2) at Castle Hill. Hindi Classes

Beginners level starting in May at Crestwood Community Centre, Baulkham Hills.

Details: Br Gopal Chaitanya 0416 482 149.

Ramakrishna Sarada Vedanta Society of NSW activities

Buddha’s Birthday celebration

Sunday 26 May 10:30am12:30pm

Hari Om Ramakrishna

Chant, Silent Meditation, Talk & Guided Meditation by Graeme Lyall A.M (Past Chairman of Buddhist Council of NSW) and Talk by Pravrajika Gayatriprana. Offering and distribution of

Sweets and Savouries. Both at: Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon. Details: 02 9745 4320 or www.saradavedanta.org

Shri Shiva Mandir presents Shanidev Jayanti

Sat 8 June 11am-6:30pm Shani Jayanti falls on Amavasya in Vaishakh month and Shani Jayanti is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Shanidev. Prayers are considered important to one’s prospective plans to avoid the Shani Dosham.

Abhishegam Archna $25 (11am-5pm).

Shanidev Katha and Mantra Recital (5:30-6:30pm).

Shri Shiva Mandir, 201 Eagleview Road, Minto.

Details: Pt. Chetanbhai Sharma 0415 809 963

Sydney Sakhi Sangam’s Teej function

Sun 14 July 11am-onward This is their 15th year commemorating Indian women and their friendships.

Details: Nandini 0423 684 340, Sushma 0411 967 374

FILM

The Taj Foundation hosting The Great Gatsby movie night Fri 31 May 6:30pm (screening starts at 7pm)

A night of drama, mingling and fun. Stay on for drinks after the movie.

Tickets: $25

Feel free to dress 1920s style.

Hoyts Cinema Paris, Entertainment Quarter, 38 Driver Avenue, Moore Park

Details: www.tajfoundation.org.au

STAGE

Maya - Youth in Performing Arts

About a Brown - The Musical Fri 12 July 8pm & Sat 13 July 3pm & 7pm This production aims to encompass the day to day lives and idiosyncrasies of second generation youth with a sub-continental cultural heritage in a stage musical with live orchestra and dance ensembles. All proceeds will be donated to the International Medical Health Organisation. NIDA Theatre, 215 Anzac Parade, Kensington.

Cost: $28-55

Details: www.mayaarts.com.au

MISC

Hindu Council of Australia opportunities available Hindu Council of Australia invites expression of interests from anyone who wishes to expand their horizons and get involved with one of the biggest community events of Sydney. These are voluntary positions.

Details:

Raman Bhalla 0401 057 224 or www.hinducouncil.com.au

Apply: info@deepavali.com.au