Nan Tien Temple’s informal Buddhist style ted-talks are back with Series 2 “Living a Boundless Life”. Join 3 inspiring individuals as they share compelling stories that will provoke, inform, entertain and enlighten you. We’ve added a fun participatory part to the talks – at the end we gather as a community to sing “Move To The Beat” written and led by Jodi Phillis. Join the old fashion fun with like-minded people as we hear Jodi perform for the first time at a Buddhist temple. Join the conversation.

Find how others discovered their “infinite light and boundless life” to power ahead on social change, creativity, resilience and happiness through the lens of the brown Buddha, Amitabha.

Meet the speakers

Meet Jodi Phillis, legendary Australian singer/songwriter, composer, painter, a “formidable chameleon” from various bands (The Clouds, Dearhunters, Roger Loves Betty), is releasing her 6th solo album, We Need To Be Free (Cheersquad Records). Go behind the songs and life events as this generous soul talks and sings her truth, before heading off on tour. Jodi’s award-winning song “Everything’s Gonna Be Fine” written for Whirld Web Series, won Best Original Song at The London Movie Awards, September 2021.

Meet Jack Manning Bancroft, a proud Indigenous Australian from the Bundjalung nation, Founder/CEO of AIME – Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience. Get deadly insights on how Jack changed his anger and frustrations into an award-winning social movement. Using imagi-NATION and alliances, he has powered ahead in creating a fairer world and continues to have a big impact on the lives of so many Indigenous Australians.

Meet Venerable Miao You, to discover why she quit her prestigious corporate life and how she reclaimed her health from depression and chronic fatigue without drugs. Discover directly from Venerable Miao You how the ancient Buddhist teachings on inner health can shape your own spiritual practices to help live a boundless life. Find out more on the day. Now company Secretary and Director of the Nan Tien Institute (NTI) and guest lecturer on Buddhist Ethics in the MBA programs at the University of Wollongong and many interfaith forums. Venerable is well known around Wollongong and Sydney for her community work, conducting the retreats and professional development courses at the NTI.

FAQ

What are the benefits?

Who is this for?

All people. Parents, nurses, counsellors, educators, allied health workers, writers, artists, Buddhists, artists, emergency workers, business owners, students, researchers, storytellers, travellers, sports people, coaches, community advocates and more.

Do I have to be Buddhist?

Noooo, not all. The talk series is about promoting universal human values and supporting the needs of the community to help build a more peaceful and compassionate world.

What’s next in the Series?

Series 3: 20 August - Repurposing our life's experiences.

Series 4: 17 September - Creativity vs Collagen.

Series 5: 15 October – The life cycle of happiness.

What were the past Series?

Sereis 1: 18 June: Conquering fear, building courage.

Who are we?

Nan Tien Temple is a non-profit charity organisation serving the community since 1995. We are a temple, monastery, hub, haven and a model offering educational and cultural programs. All ticket sales are used to continue our work in creating a more peaceful and compassionate world.

Why we support the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals?

Nan Tien Temple and the Hsing Yun Education Foundation are commitment to serving the community and play a vital part in achieving the global goals namely in good health and well-being for all people, peace, justice and sustainable communities (Goals 3, 11,16,17) as reflective of our commitment to universal human values.

Thank you to the generous support from the Hsing Yun Education Foundation.