Carman's+Journal

On the 29th July 2009, Boori Monty Pryor came to Killester to tell us stories about the aboriginals. I saw him doing actions when he was telling us the stories. I heard some stories that included him and heard that these stories were told by his mother. I also heard him played the digeridoo at the end. I felt so excited and happy when he told the stories because the stories were very funny and made me laugh all the way. His stories were so intersting and I enjoyed the periods. I've learnt many things due to the stories he told. I have also learnt that in Aboriginal culture, they believe the spirits are their ancestors and believes the stories that were pass on to generations and generations that is true. European contact has affected the Aboriginal culture in Australia by gathering the aboriginal people in one place and stealing their lands. I feel sad for them but anyways, I enjoyed his stoies and had learnt a lot. ;)

Matthew 15: 21-28 The Canaanite Woman's faith
 * Jesus and Dialogue in the Gospels**

Jesus left the place and came to the district of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from that region suddenly came out and shouting, 'Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.' Jesus didn't answer her at all because she is a Canaanite and not Jewish. Then the disciples came and told Jesus to send her away but Jesus answered, 'I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.' The Canaanite woman then knelt down in front of Jesus saying, 'Lord, help me.' Jesus answered, 'It is not fair to take the children's food and throw it to the dogs.' Jesus said this statement because he wants to see what the Canaanite woman will say. Then she said, 'Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table.' Jesus answered her, 'Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.' Jesus said she has faith because she didn't pray for her God from her religion for help and beg Jesus for help. Then her daughter was healed instantly.

This unit has been quite boring for me but I've learnt something different which I've never learnt. My frustration was finding the information for my page and write my reflection for Jesus and Dialogue in the Gospels. My achievements was finding some information for hinduism faith expression. I have learnt that hindism believe in kama and i know that my religion as a buddism is similar to hinduism. By studying this way it is easier to understand and recieve more information in our mind by creating a web page of what we've learnt.
 * How has this unit has been for me?**
 * 1. What have been my frustrations? My achievements?**
 * 2. What have i learnt?**
 * 3. What is my faith tradition? How has studying this way, and this topic cultivated my own spiritual path, or deepened my understanding of my own faith tradition?**