Buddhism Sans Faith

It’s that time of the year again. The Wesak International Film Festival is in town. Check it out for interesting Buddhist films.

(via Sukhi Hotu)

YEAR-END MEDITATION RETREAT & PROGRAMMES:

a) Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary (SBS) Taiping Perak is organzing two Year End concurrent Meditation Retreat namely:

Vipassana Meditation Retreat conducted by Mr Patrick Kearney 5-18 Dec 2010 & Satipatthana Meditation Retreat conducted by Ven Kumara Bhikkhu 5-12 Dec 2010. Closing date for registration is 10 Nov 2010. For registration & information, kindly contact Sis Lim Lay Hoon at 013 5230288 or email agganani@streamyx.com.

b) Mudita Buddhist Society Klang is organizing “Seven Days Plus 5 Metta Retreat” by Bro Visu Teoh from 4-10 Dec 2010. In addition to Metta, Bro Visu will be teaching in this Retreat the other three Brahma Viharas (Sublime Abidings) of Compassion (Karuna), Appreciative Joy (Karuna) and Equanimity (Upekkha); Vipassana (Insight-Mindfulness); and Marana-sati (Mindfulness on Death). For  enquiry, please contact our Secretariat: Sis Helen Too 012-2135602 email: helentoo@hotmail.com, Sis. Marina Tan 016-2198817 email: citrine8898@yahoo.com OR Sis. Tan Fong Lan 012-3351590 email: tanfonglan@hotmail.com.

c) Bandar Utama Buddhist Society is organizing Adult Dhamma Course “Ending Kamma, Discovering Happiness” with two supporting events at Uttama Bodhi Vihara, Bandar Utama Petaling Jaya Selangor. Meditation Retreat 25-29 Dec 2010 & Dhamma Workshop 29 Dec – 2 Jan 2011. This course will be conducted by Ven Kumara Bhikkhu of SBS, Taiping where you will discover ways and right effort to achieve happiness. Closing date for registration is 31 Nov 2010 (or when registration reaches 60). For more information, kindly contact 03 7710 6010/ 6013 or email bubsoc@gmail.com.

d) Triple Gem Centre PJ is organizing “Ajahn Brahm Meditation Retreat 2010” from 18 – 26 Dec 2010 at Wat Chetawan, Petaling Jaya. Registration is closed. For enquiries, please contact Bro Tan Eng Chye at triplegemcentre@yahoo.com.

e) Butterworth Buddhist Association Penang (www.bba.com.my) is organizing a 3 Days Meditation Retreat on 24th Dec 2010 to 26th December 2010 to be conducted by BHIKKHU BUDDHA DHATU. For registration and more information kindly contact Mr.Low (H/P No. 012-4107189) or BBA Tel No. 04-3334499, Fax No. 04-3230443.

YEAR END CHILDREN, YOUTH & VARSITY CAMPS:

a) Buddhist Gem Fellowship (BGF) Incovar (Inter College & Varsity) is organizing its annual INCOVAR Dhamma Camp (IDC) from 4-7 December 2010 at Wat Chetawan, Petaling Jaya Selangor. College & university students are encouraged to participate in this experiential camp which focuses on the central topic, the Four Noble Truths this round. For more information & to register (with early bird discounts), please log on to www.incovar.blogspot.com .

b) Dhammaduta Development Youth (D2Y) is organizing its 10th Dhammaduta Development Youth Camp (D2YC) from 19-24 December 2010 at Buddhist Maha Vihara, Kuala Lumpur . For more information on how to register, please contact Sis Tuan Tynn at suj.taurus@rocketmail.com or Sis Wan Feng at regene_3@hotmail.com.

c) Subang Jaya Buddhist Association Youth Section (SJBAYS) is organizing its 19th Youth Dhamma Camp (YDC 2010) with the theme “Heart-Core Buddhism” on 24-28 Dec 2010 at Pahang Buddhist Association, Kuantan Pahang. The camp is for youths ages 16 years and above. To register and for more information, kindly contact Bro Poo Jun Keat, 012 315 2479, Bro Yau kok Sing 012 538 7642 or Bro Tan Pei Hao 012 298 0700 or call SJBA Office at 03 5634 8181. Visit www.sjbays.com for further details.

d) Than Hsiang Kalyana Mitra Centre, Pajam Negeri Sembilan is organizing two camps below. For more information, kindly contact Sis Pau Chi at 012 3837740 or email thpajam@gmail.com.

* Children Camp 17th – 19th December, 2010
* Teenage Camp 24th – 26th December, 2010

e) Nalanda Buddhist Society is organzing a Teens Development Programme “Creating Community, Creating Individuality” from 12-15 Dec 2010 at Nalanda Centre in Serdang, Selangor. There are 35 places for teens aged 13-18 years on a first come first serve basis. This 4D3N programme is RM 150 per person. For enquiries and registration, please contact Sis Sumedha 016 668 1355 sumedha@nalanda.org.my/ Sis Buddhini 012 2955245 buddhini@nalanda.org.my. Visit www.nalandabs.blogspot.com for more information.

f) National University of Singapore Buddhist Society (NUSBS) is organizing NUSBS Camp 2010 – Wise Up: Be a Lamp Upon Yourself! From 6-10 Dec 2010. For registration & enquiries, contact Aye Aung +65 90216154 or +65 90550646, email nusbsdharmacamp@gmail.com. Visit www.nusbs.org.sg for more information.

g) Camp Ehi-Passiko 2010 themed “Tracing Back to our Roots” will be held in SINGAPORE from 17-20 Dec 2010 at Camp Christine. Youths aged 13-21 years old are encourage to apply and this camp is organized by Singapore Buddhist Mission (SBM) founded by our late Ven Dr K Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Maha Thera. Camp fees are SGD $45 (before Oct), SGD $ 55 (after October) and SGD $38 for Group of 4 persons. Visit campehipassiko.sbmy@gmail.com or http://sbmyouth.blogspot.com.

Below are some up-coming Buddhist events & activities around town these coming weeks:

a) HE Choeden Rinpoche 2010 Malaysia Dharma Teaching will begin from 4 & 5 Dec 2010 at Pearl International Hotel, Kuala Lumpur & Penang. Events lined up including Refuge Ceremony, Teachings, Kungrig Jangwa Puja & Yamantaka Initiation. For more information, registration & details, kindly contact 012 327 7891/ 012 378 6188 or email choedenrinp_tour@yahoo.com. Visit http://chodenrinpochemalaysiatour.blogspot.com/ for details of this event & Penang Schedule at Chokyi Gyaltsen Centre much more.

b) Subang Jaya Buddhist Association is continuing its annual Educare Programe 2010, Distribution of School Items to 600 Needy Malaysian Students on Sunday 5 Dec, 9am at its premise in Subang Jaya. For information on how to support this programme and please contact Sis Lily, 03 5634 8181 or Bro James Khoo 019 614 7445.

c) Than Hsiang Mitra Welfare Centre is organizing the 8th Malaysian Chinese Community Counseling Conference with the theme “Promoting Mental Health through Networking: Counselors Preparedness Systemic Approach in Promoting Client’s Mental Health” from 10-12 Dec 2010 at Pearl International Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Distinguished speakers include Dr Phang Cheng Kar, Dr Alvin Ng, Dr Lai Fong Hwa, Prof Dr Suradi Salim. For registration & details, call 03 7450 2600/ 017 354 2164 or email 8thmccc@gmail.com. Visit the website http://8mccc.blogspot.com/ .

d) Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul Kuala Lumpur is organizing a Charity Fair 2010 “Help bring smiles to the needy” in support of the Annual Educare 2010 project on 12 Dec 2010, 9am – 3pm at the temple. There will be games, food stalls, magic show, song & dance performance. Proceeds from this event will be channeled to Educare, Siri Jayanthi Free Clinic/ Metta Home/ Free Tuition, Maha Karuna Mobile Free Clinic & Senior Citizens Appreciation. You can help by purchasing coupons, sponsor coupons for the needr, volunteer during the fair or set up a stall. For enquiries, please contact Bro CM Goh at 012 283 8197 or 03 4041 9459/ 9490. Visit www.mybuddha.my.

e) Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia (BMSM) is organizing two Dhamma events. For more information kindly contact Sis Loh Pai Ling at 012 200 3263.

* Cantonese Dhamma Talk by Ven Sakaro, Bro Leung Man Tao titled “Dhamma Leaning, Sparkling of Nectar” on Wed 15 Dec 2010, 8-10pm at Asoka Hall, Buddhist Maha Vihara KL

* Mandarin Dhamma Dialogue by Bro Leung Man Tao & Bro Law Chu Hian, moderated by Dato’ Ir Ang Choo Hong on the topic “Dhamma Leaner, A Sage” on Thu 16 Dec 2010, 8-10pm at Thean Hou Temple KL jointly organized by Persatuan Hainan Selangor & Wilayah Persekutuan (Thean Hou Temple) “Leshengling”Buddhist Society.

f) Malaysia International Buddhist Conference 2010, themed “The Life & Teachings of Venerable Master Yin Shun” will be held on 18-19 December at Empire Hotel, Subang Jaya Malaysia. This event will be conducted fully in Mandarin & is jointly organized by Young Buddhist Association Malaysia, Chempaka Buddhist Lodge, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia, Zheng Xin Buddhist Association Puchong & Selayang Buddhist Association. Conference fees are RM 300 for public & RM 80 for students. Closing date for registration is 30 Nov 2010. International panel of speakers include Ven Chi Chern (Malaysia), Ven Zhun Dao (Taiwan), Marcus Bingenheimer (Germany) and speakers from China, Taiwan & Japan. For more information, visit www.ibc2010.com / Email：ibcmy2010@gmail.com/ Tel: 603 9173 0890 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or H/P: 012 3463923 / 012 3690577 / 012 3660768.

g) Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul KL has recently commenced a new programme “Embassy of Happiness”. This is a Buddhist Spiritual Counseling and Guidance Centre which services are provided by a Monk who is a psychology graduate and also pursuing a Masters Counselign Psychology. Services rendered are Free of Charge. To make an appointment, please call 017 271 6516 or email embassyofhappiness@gmail.com.

h) Tana Monastery Malaysia Desk is continuing with its commitment to Care & Support 51 Little Monks yearly welfare that include food, medical, clothing, education, daily necessities, etc.  (And including the adult monks would make up 60 monks in the monastery).  Due to the economic downturn this past year, they had only a handful of generous friends who continued to sponsor our little boys.  Our financial constraints had us cut back on some requisites for the children.  We are hopeful that some of you will come forward again to support our Sponsor-A-Monk Project for the Year 2011 which provides our little boys their basic requisites.  Sponsoring a little monk is RM100/month or RM1200/year or any amount is welcome to help pay for their sustenance.  A sponsorship form is attached for your attention.  Bank account details are indicated in the attached email or you can also find the details on the sponsorship form.  Please contact Sis Leong Poh Chwee Email: pohchwee@hotmail.com or Sis Kathryn Leong +603 56364676 or +012 201 6485, kathryn@lyleong.com.my for more information. Visit www.tanamonastery.org to view more photos.

i) The 10th Annual Mani Retreat (100 Million Mani Recitation Retreat) initiated by the Late Drubwang Konchok Norbu Rinpoche & led by HE Thritsab Rinpoche will be held from 25-28 Dec 2010 at SUNTEC Convention Centre, SINGAPORE. Fees are SGD $100 for general public and SGD $80 for students inclusive of lunch and dinner. Tickets available through www.SISTIC.com.sg. For more information, kindly contact Ocean of Dharma Society Singapore at +65 6400 2072 or info@maniretreat.org. Visit http://maniretreat.org for detailed programme & sponsorship.

j) Buddha Dhamma Fellowship Association, Kuching Sarawak will be welcoming the visit of three distinguished Venerable Sayadaw’s from Myanmar from 10-16 Jan 2011 namely:

i) Mahanayaka Sayadaw Dr. U Kumarabhivamsa, Chairman of State Sangha Mahanayaka Myanmar and Abbot of Bamaw Monastery Mandalay

ii) Tipitaka Sayadaw Ashin Sondara, Presiding Abbot, Sunlun Meditation Centre, Yangon

iii) Sayadaw U Tejinda,lecturer in Abhidhamma at International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University, Yangon.

Dhamma talk (8-10pm) have been arranged below in conjunction with the visit at various Buddhist Centres in Kuching,

11 Jan (Tues) : Buddha Dhamma Fellowship Association (BDFA), Jalan Pending

13 Jan (Thu)   : Kuching Buddhist Society (KBS) at Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho

14 Jan (Fri)    : Buddha Dhamma Fellowship Association (BDFA), Jalan Pending

15 Jan (Sat)   : Buddha Dhamma Fellowship Association (BDFA), Jalan Pending

For offering of the below activities and more information, kindly contact: Public Lunch Dana at KBS on 11/1 (contact Wong 019-8899701; Lau 019-8888887);

/ Offering of Requisites and Public Lunch Dana at BDFA on 15/1 (Sis Alison 012-8813861) / Breakfast (7am) & Lunch Dana (11am) contact Alison 012-8813861; Cherry 016-8656898; Ai Hua 012-8986780.

k) The Online Buddhist Channel (http://buddhistchannel.tv) celebrates its 10th anniversary. It was born on a day of infamy. On that day the towering 2,000 years old Bamiyan Buddhas in Afghanistan were destroyed by the Talibans. As our 10th anniversary approaches, we survey a much changed digital landscape. How the Buddhist Channel continues to stay relevant depends on how we create new tools and adapt to this rapidly changing environment. We invite you to join us in this transformation journey, and help us to leave a lasting legacy for the global Buddhist community. Buddhist Channel needs your support. Please help raise US$ 6,430 by December 22, 2010. Click this link for more information:

http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=20,9687,0,0,1,0

l) There will be an upcoming Workshop on Natural Body Detox with a talk and hands on guidance included. The workshop will guide participants through the benefits of colon cleansing and the proper method of performing it as well as guidance on the holistic Asian treatment technique of ‘Gua Sha’. The workshop kit can be purchased during the workshop. The teacher is a qualified Teaan yoga instructor and healer and has years of experience guiding students in Malaysia and internationally. If interested, please contact Sylvia at 0173271567 for details.

FRIDAY DHAMMA TALK

Time           : 8.00pm
Day             : Friday
Date            :  13 August 201
Topic          :  Molecular Biology and the Aganna Sutta
Speaker       : Bhikkuni Kusuma

SUNDAY DHAMMA TALK

Time           : 10.00am
Day             : Sunday
Date            :  15 August 2010
Topic          : Causality – Karmic effects
Speaker       : Bhikkuni Kusuma

ALL ARE WELCOME.

For Further information please call the BMV office.

BUDDHIST MAHA VIHARA
123, Jalan Berhala
Brickfields, 50470
Kuala Lumpur

Tel No : 03 22741141

For more details, please go to http://www.wbc.my