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Aloka Community Incorporated
Towards a sustainable and peaceful society
The interdependent nature of existence means the way we live has
beneficial or harmful consequences for other beings. The
transformation of society for the better starts with a spiritual
lifestyle that is both socially and environmentally aware.
Spiritual communities can more effectively create a sustainable
and peaceful society.
Aloka Community Incorporated (Inc.) was set up in April 2007 to
complement the activities of Aloka Meditation Centre at Peats
Ridge on the NSW Central Coast and reach out to the broader
community in Australia and abroad, irrespective of age, gender,
culture or social status.
Since the establishment of the Aloka Meditation Centre in 1999,
many Dhamma practitioners have benefited from the guidance of
Aloka Spiritual Director, Venerable Mahinda, who, together with
Sister Sumitra, has been teaching in Australia for more than 20
years.
The Aloka Community is the latest extension of their work for
the welfare and happiness of all
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Aims
Aloka
Community aims to:
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Foster a spiritual community supporting the personal Dhamma
practice and well-being of its members.
Generate social and environmental awareness through
educational, humanitarian and benevolent activities.
Provide humanitarian and community development services to
disadvantaged individuals
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Objectives
To
deliver benefits to the community in eight interconnected areas:
Eco-Holistic Farming
- provide healthy and organic food and unpolluted water.
Health and Healing
- establish an eco-holistic retirement village and health farm using
conventional and alternative therapies.
Holistic
Education
- provide education for all ages, integrating vocational skills with
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Sustainable
Livelihood
- nurture financial self-reliance in harmony with the community and
the environment.
Community
Renewal
- improve the well-being, mutual support and resilience of the whole
community, including the elderly and indigenous peoples.
Retreat
Facilities
- provide a tranquil environment that fosters human values and inner
peace and harmony.
Outreach
and Rehabilitation
- reach out to help those in serious and urgent need of the basic
human requisites of living.
Nurturing
Youth Leadership
- provide young people with opportunities to work or assist in
projects, including aged care.
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Aloka Community Guiding Principles
The
principles guiding the work of the Aloka Community are:
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Compassionate love - Starting with thoughts of loving-kindness for all beings, our
thoughts manifest as compassionate action to relieve the
sufferings of others, paving the way for the reduction and
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Simplicity
- A simple and healthy lifestyle provides the basis for
cultivating higher values of life, such as sincerity, respect,
humility, contentment and gratitude. |
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Harmony
- Leading a peaceful, non-violent and eco-friendly way of life,
the community supports each other, including the elderly, sick
and needy. |
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Equity
- Promoting well-being for all, irrespective of age, gender,
belief or culture. |
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Dhamma in service
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Working for the happiness and security of others helps Aloka
Community members develop joyful, balanced and skilful minds,
laying the foundation for an enlightened community of young and
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Aloka Community Support Teams
Support teams have been established to develop activities such as:
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Holistic health and aged care - a feasibility study is being
conducted into building an eco-holistic retirement village.
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Children's education and Aloka's 'Little Friends' pre-schoolers'
activities.
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Vegetation planning and organic farming.
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Crisis management - to equip members with the necessary knowledge
and skills to cope with the effects of climate change, and recruit
volunteers for any global rescue missions.
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Fundraising.
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Communication and IT support.
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Future Community Leadership
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The
Aloka Community will nurture future community leadership by
supporting young people to gain experience working on its projects.
Training workshops (such as First Aid), seminars and discussion
groups will also be provided to members and associates assisting in
various projects.
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Helping Aloka Community Inc. to serve the welfare and happiness of
all
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You
can provide support by:
Donating in cash or kind to Aloka Community Inc.
Bequeathing
funds in your will to Aloka Community Inc.
Providing
or funding properties for projects.
Volunteering
for our projects.
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Find out more about how you can become involved:
The
Aloka Community appreciates your interest and generosity in
supporting its work for the welfare and happiness of all. Contact
the Aloka Community at:
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Aloka Community Inc.
50 Ross Road, Peats Ridge, NSW 2250, Australia
Phone: 02 4375 1178
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The symbol, at the centre of this drawing,
represents the Centre of Energy, a meeting place and sacred
site. The four circles also represent the 4 Noble Truths.
Within this sacred site is the Dhamma Wheel,
the driving force for the community. This represents the laws of
nature, our ever changing environment and the Eightfold path.
Men and women surround the site forming a
community of young and old with one person in each of the
directions. Indigenous symbols honour the
traditional owners of this land and represent reconciliation.
This community dwells upon a white disc, representing
Mother Earth.
Surrounding the Earth is a symbol for Spirit,
the Universe and all the realms beyond this world. It
acknowledges the beings who are guiding us and protecting us on
our path.
The lotus surrounding the universe is a symbol
of purity and wisdom, which lies
within all of us.
The golden disc,
upon which all resides, represents illumination and
enlightenment, possible for all. |
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