by Preshni Pillay | Mar 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Today is World Social Work Day. The theme of the event – ‘Buen Vivir: Shared Future for Transformative Change’ – serves as a timely reminder of the transformative role social workers play in driving positive change and fostering communities that thrive on mutual...
by Preshni Pillay | Mar 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Karuna’s Autumn newsletter is now available. This edition features Gail, and her family’s experience with Karuna. Sophie, our Community Services Manager, shares insight into her role and Venerable Tsultrim discusses the value of engaging with our spirituality. We are...
by Preshni Pillay | Mar 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Gail was diagnosed with emphysema approximately twenty years ago. Although it was a slowly deteriorating disease, over time, the support of Karuna Hospice Services was required to help Gail and her family through her palliative and end of life care.Gail’s condition...
by Preshni Pillay | Feb 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Today is Losar (Tibetan New Year), as well as Chinese New Year. It coincides with the first day of the ‘Fifteen Days of Miracles’ when Shakyamuni Buddha (our historical Buddha) showed miraculous powers for 15 days to inspire his followers and others. It culminates...
by Preshni Pillay | Feb 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
A friendly reminder that our weekly meditation sessions will resume on Wednesday 7 February from 4.00pm at Karuna Hospice Service (27 Cartwright Street, Windsor).Each month we will explore the following themes: Week 1: Simple medicine Buddha healing meditation Week 2:...
by Preshni Pillay | Dec 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Summer edition of Karuna’s newsletter is now available. This edition features stories about our community fundraisers an upcoming event demonstrating how to use compassion and kindness during difficult situations Karuna’s important partnerships with local...
