Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia

Forum on Buddhist Unity in Malaysia: A Brief Report

2011-12-27T12:48:00.000+08:00

Forum on Buddhist Unity in Malaysia
And Buddhists Contribution to National Unity
December 17, 2011

(L-R: Bro Vidyananda, Dato Ang Choo Hong, Sis Loh Yit Phing, Bro Allan Koo, Bro Raymond Cheow)

Unity, an elusive much talked about topic anywhere and Buddhist community is not spared. Given the diversity of the Buddhist culture and the seemingly liberal interpretation of the Buddha Dharma, many different perspectives arose. As such, many schools of Buddhism arose all over the world.

However, in today's society, specifically in the Malaysian contexts - differences are not so much from the philosophical perspectives but instead driven by a need to address "critical issues" together. This was the context and back drop of the first forum on Buddhist unity was held on December 17, 2011.

With strong support from the Malaysian Buddhist Consultative Council (MBCC), the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia (BMSM) organized the event held at the Samadhi Vihara in Shah Alam on December 17, 2011.

Penalists of the forum consisted of:
Dato Ang Choo Hong (Advisor, BMSM)
Sis Loh Yit Phing (Vice-President, Young Buddhist Association Malaysia)
Bro Allan Koo (Vice-President, Vajrayana Buddhist Council Malaysia)
Bro Raymond Cheow (Vice-President, Fo Guang Buddhist Association Malaysia)

The discussions, mainly free flowing and fluid touch on many topics and issues.

In general, the consensus gathered was that the Buddhist are united but united enough to be of real impact (both within without the Buddhsist community). While, organizations have worked together in the past to organize activities, there are still much more needs to be done to when to comes to addressing issues that affected the growth and development of Buddhist Society.

There are also discussions about how the Buddhist community address social issues such as civil liberties and there seems to be diving thoughts on these topics.

Such a topic is extremely difficult to conclude as there is always, much to be done and small steps need to move together towards. in the coming forum on this series, we will go deeper into specific items that can bring about unity and practice.

BMSM would like to acknowledge the support and contribution of the MBCC, friends and supporters to making this event happen.

[A video of this is available on request, please email BMSM for a copy]

Forum on Buddhist Unity: Dec 17, 2011

2011-11-27T12:23:00.001+08:00

We would like to invite you and your organization to this special event and initiative organized by the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia (BMSM) with the support of the Malaysian Buddhist Consultative Council (MBCC).

The topic is entitled “Buddhist Unity in Malaysia” with a sub-topic of “Buddhist Contribution to National Unity”.

The objective of the forum is to have common view and message to bring Buddhist into the forefront of social change thereby to continue to take the dialogue to local organization. We hope this will kick off a series of open talks and debate leading to a more mature and socially-engaged Buddhist community, grounded on Dharma practice. We hope this will be a start of series of forums to discuss important and critical issues leading to a more informed and engaged Buddhist community.

The forum will take place on:

December 17, 2011 (Saturday)

2.30pm - 4.30pm at Samadhi Vihara, Section 12 Shah Alam, Selangor.

The speakers will be:

YBhg Dato’ Ang Choo Hong
Bro Allan Koo
Bro Tan Huat Chye
Sis. Loh Yit Phing, YBAM
Bro Raymond Cheow, Fo Guang Malaysia
*SASANA, MBA *speakers to be confirmed*

The program and format and program will be as follows in a semi-informal matter as follows:

1. The forum is in a dialogue method.

2. Each speaker will be introduced and will be given 5-6 minutes to present a concise personal perceptive on the topic.

3. Following 30-40 minutes will be a combination of “fishbowl” Q&A conversation and Q&A session from the audience. Members of the panel can also ask questions to each other.

4. Concluded by a summary from each speaker and roundup and (if possible) some next steps .

We look forward to a session that will be interactive with strong questions being asked.

The session will be video taped and shared (limited) among Buddhist community leaders with the hope to generate discussion and interests.

For more information, please contact kkbc.info@gmail.com

Please share this and circulate the POSTER below. Thank you

Metta

Vidyananda K V Soon

Organizing Chairman

BMSM Shah Alam

Compassion Night Fund Raising Vegetarian Dinner ( 3rd December 2011)

2011-11-27T12:16:00.001+08:00

Updates from BMSM

2011-08-07T00:26:00.002+08:00

http://buddhistmissionarysociety.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

June 12, 2011: Meditation, Nibbanna for Everyone

2011-06-08T21:39:00.000+08:00

Sukhi Hotu Dharma Friends,

After a short break, we are back again this weekend and our program is as follows

10.00am: PUJA and MEDITATION (guided, suitable for beginners and regular practitioners)

11.00am: Appreciating the Dharma: NIBBANA FOR EVERYONE

This week, we will begin a series of discussion on the works of (the late) Bhikkhu Buddhadasa, on of the most respected Buddhist teachers in Thailand who was a great meditation teacher. He also brought deep teachings into simple practicable teaching beginners can understand. This Sunday, we shall share a piece he wrote about Nibbana, entitled Nibbana for Everyone

This is suitable for beginners and starters in Buddhism.

(Text can be downloaded from here)

The following week, we will be discussing "Dhamma is Duty, Duty is Dhamma" by Bhikkhu Buddhadasa

We look forward to seeing you again soon

(please read our website http://kkbc-info.blogspot.com for updates)

METTA

NO ACTIVITY THIS SUNDAY (June 5)

2011-06-01T10:39:00.003+08:00

@ the KKBC

Please note, thank you

Majlis Sambutan Hari Wesak 2011 Peringkat Negeri Selangor (June 5, 2011)

2011-06-01T10:37:00.001+08:00

Dear Brothers & Sisters in the Dhamma,

The Selangor State Government will be organising a state level Wesak celebration this 5th of June, 2011 at the Jubli Perak Auditorium, Bangunan SSAAS, Shah Alam. This is a historic and ground breaking event for the Buddhist community as this will be the first time any state or federal government had ever organized and hosted an official function in conjunction with Wesak Day since the country's independence.

The event will be graced by the Menteri Besar of Selangor, the Selangor State Assembly Speaker, State Exco members, elected representatives, government officials and Buddhist community leaders.

The Chairman and Working Committee for the Majlis Sambutan Hari Wesak 2011 Peringkat Negeri Selangor would like to invite you to:

Majlis Sambutan Hari Wesak 2011 Peringkat Negeri Selangor

Date: 5 June 2011, Sunday

Time: 7.00pm – 10.30pm

Venue: Auditorium Dewan Jubli Perak, Bangunan SSAAS, Shah Alam

(Selangor State Secretariat Office)

Admission
Entrance to this celebration cum concert is free of charge. Members of the public are advised to arrive early as general seating’s are on first-come-first-serve basis.

Official Organization Invitation

All Buddhist organizations in Selangor are invited to participate in this event as supporting organization. If your organization has yet to receive the invitation letter, please contact the organizing secretary, Bro. Chua Teck Seong at HP no. 016 22233537.

Dress Code

Dress code for official invitees (MPs, ADUNs, government officials and organization representative is Batik with long sleeve for men and decent and polite attire for women.

General public are expected to dress politely. Members of Buddhist organization may put on their respective organization attire.

Event time

The auditorium opens for the public at 7.00pm. Performance starts at 7.30pm and expected to end at 9.45pm with an interval for the official launch by the Menteri Besar of Selangor. Since seats are limited, please arrive early.

Meals
Limited goodie bags with snacks and drinking water will be available on first-come-first-serve basis. Light meals will be served AFTER the performance ends at about 9.45pm

	ParkingParking lots at the State Secretariat will be ample since the state government office is closed during the weekend. Basement car parks with easy access to the auditorium are also available for the public during this event. Large groups are encouraged to car pool or arrange chartered buses to reduce carbon footprints and traffic congestions.

The program for the event includes performance by some of the popular Buddhist performing groups in the country which includes Messengers of Dharma, i.gemz, Bodhi Group, One Voice One Melody, Fo Guang and Mahindarama Sunday Pali School. Dances will be presented by the internationally acclaimed Dua Space and the Temple of Fine Arts. The Fo Guang San 24 Seasons Drum Troupe will also be making their appearance.

We are looking forward to welcome all of you on 5 June 2011.

Regards with Metta,

Loka Ng Sai Kai

Working Committee Chairman

Majlis Sambutan Hari Wesak 2011 Peringkat Negeri Selangor

Julie Tan
HP: +6 016-270 2120

House Service this Weekend

2011-05-25T17:49:00.000+08:00

Sukhi Hotu Dharma Friends,

Beginning this weekend, we will have house services - a way of bringing Dharma to you homes. We simply call this Dharma2U.

PLEASE NOTE that this weekend, we have NO SERVICE or MEDITATION, we will proceed to our member's house for service. TO participate email us kkbc.info@gmail.com

If you like to be part of this program and have use visit your homes, drop us an email to make arrangements. If there are Bhante available, we will have him along.

We will conduct a meditation session and Puja and encourage all members of you family & friends to come along.

[please note we will not release your names and address, visitors are invited with your consent to ensure privacy]

METTA

And we are back! Meditation SUNDAYS

2011-05-20T20:13:00.000+08:00

Sukhi Hotu

Here's a gentle reminder, MEDITATION SESSIONS (guided with instructions) are back again this Sunday beginning at 10am followed by Dharma discussion, especially pertaining to our practice. Our focus will be the anapanasati and metta-bhavana

Our Sunday activities will be as usual, as follows:

SUNDAYS 10.00am - 11.00am : Puja & Guided Meditation (suitable for beginners and young children). Group practice. 11.00 - 12.30: Dharma Sharing / Education dialogue and counselling

SUNDAY HOUSE PUJA: (whenever possible, 4th Sundays): This is an effort to take Dharma practice beyond the temple walls into our homes. To schedule a Puja & meditation at your home, please emailkkbc.info@gmail.com

Metta

Sadhu Anumodana!

2011-05-18T01:32:00.002+08:00

We would like record our thanks and appreciation to all who have helped in one way or another to make this year's Wesak celebration a success. We would like to acknowledge and thank Bhante Piyavanno for spending time at our center to bless and to share with us the Dhamma.

We also would like to thank YBhg Dato' Chee Peck Kiat, President, BMSM, for his presence and support as well.

Above all, to our members and friends - our deepest appreciation for your presence, support and generosity.

Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!

WESAK 2011: Reflection and Invitation

2011-05-14T11:08:00.000+08:00

Sukhi Hotu Dharma Friends,

Wesak is an important time for us to remember the struggles and determination of Siddhartha Gautama in His quest for the truth and the meaning to life. Wesak Day is a milestone check-point, as it were, of our lives and how we are engaging the Dharma in our lives.

Buddha holding a Lotus transmitting the unspoken Dharma
(Birmingham Buddhism Center)

More importantly, it is a time to reflect upon and draw inspiration from the life of our Teacher to make our lives another step closer to the Dharma.

With this reflection, we wish you health, happiness, peace and above all the Buddha-like determination to strive in our spiritual practice for the good many, for the happiness of many.

May the Bodhi-citta continue to arise and be strong!

We would also like to invite you to our simple Wesak event on Tuesday (May 17, 2011). Our program will be as follows:

7.30 am - 9.30 am :
WESAK REFLECTION MORNING
The Center will be opened for quiet personal Puja and Meditation. You are welcome to come start the day on the peaceful reflective note.

10.00 am - 11.00 am:

Special Wesak Puja: THE 7-FOLD PUJA and offerings to the Buddha.

*This is a special Puja (mainly in English) that reflects verses and spirit from the Bodhicaryavatara (Entering the Path to Enlightenment) with special offerings.

11.30am (onwards) :

Special Blessings and LUNCH DANA**. We have invited Bhanta Piyavanno to grace and Bless this special occassion.

** You are also invited to join us for lunch together after the dana. Lunch is POTLUCK, please bring only meatless diet and we would appreciate if you would refrain from bringing any polystyrene packaging.

Thank you once, again.

We wish you a Blessed Wesak and may you and your family continue to seek and experience the peace and beauty of the Dharma.

See you all on Tuesday.

With metta

KKBC

(Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia, Shah Alam)

AGM This Sunday (April 24, 2011)

2011-04-22T13:30:00.000+08:00

Dear Dharma Friends,

We are happy to announce that we this Sunday (April 24, 2011). A Notice has been circulated by MAIL. Here's the electronic version...

See you this Sunday

Notice of 12th Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Twelfth Annual General Meeting of Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia Shah Alam Branch will be held at No. 26, 3rd Floor, Jalan R31/R, Seksyen 31, Kota Kemuning, 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor on   24th April 2011 at 11:00 am

Item           Agenda
1.               Observe the Five Precepts
2.               Address by President of Buddhist Missionary Society
                  Malaysia
3.               Address by Chairman of Buddhist
                  Missionary Society Malaysia Shah Alam Branch
4.               To confirm the minutes of Eleventh Annual General
                  meeting held on 13th June 2010
5.               To receive and adopt the Annual Report 2010/2011
6.               To receive and adopt the Audited Statement of
                  Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2010
7.               To elect Shah Alam Branch Committee for 2011/2013
8.               To discuss any other matter of which (3) clear days
                  notice shall have been given in writing to the Honorary
                  Secretary

We look forward to your presence and may the blessing of the Noble Triple Gem be with you.

Activity updates: SUNDAYS: Focus on Meditation Practice

2011-04-04T01:00:00.001+08:00

Dear Dharma Friends,

As we settle ourselves in our "new" center, our activities are being re-organized. One of the major change or focus will be a much more emphasis on the meditation practice.

Weekly Sunday Activities (week 1 - week 3)

Beginning April 2011, every Sunday's service will be a session of guided meditation practice. Sessions will begin @ 10am - 11am will include the following:

10.00am - Puja: TiRatana Vandana, Shorter Worship
10.15am - 10.45am - Meditation. [Anapanasati & Metta Bhavana]
10.45am - 11.00am - Discussion & Sharing

[11.00am - 12.30pm] - to be followed by talk or Dharma learning*

Children are encouraged to come, we will accomodate them in our sittings and allow them for shorter sessions

(*topics will be announced accordingly)

Weekly Sunday Activities (week 4 or 5)

Dharma outreach: Our regular Puja and Meditation sessions will be conducted at members'/devotees' houses.

We hope through this effort, we can bring the Dharma to homes. To be part of our Dharma to your home, email us to make arrangements (kkbc.info@gmail.com)

We look forward to meeting and practising with you every Sunday.

METTA

KKBC Move up to the "higher realms" completed

2011-04-04T00:27:00.000+08:00

Yes, we have move! A note of appreciations to all who have helped in the move.

Our deepest appreciation!

Upcoming Events: Meditation in Education: A WorkShop

2011-03-29T20:01:00.001+08:00

CLiC (Community Learning Initiative Center, a KKBC Initiatve) will organize a workshop to help parents and educators use meditation as a tool to hlep student to be better learners by better understanding themselves, attain some level of calmness and attentiveness.

We have been conducting such classes, especially with kids in CLiC and if done well, can help reduce such learning hindrances such as attentiveness and lack concentration.

Details will be as follows:

SATURDAY (April 2, 2011)
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: KKBC/CLiC
To register, Please click HERE
Sessions will be conducted by K V & Wai Leng who has taught meditation for over 20 years and have been teaching basic steps to the kids and parents. They believe education should be holistic.

Puja & Prayer for Japan

2011-03-21T01:46:00.001+08:00

This morning (March 20, 2011), we held a special Puja for the victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Each member present chanted the mantra invoking compassion through the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. The Puja was preceeded with by a session of quiet meditation.

We pray that our friends in Japan quickly be free from suffering and may they continue to have strong inner & spiritual strength to rebuild them their lives. Let's continue to offer prayers from our homes, everytime we do our Puja and meditation.

Transference Of Merit And Self Surrender

May the merit gained
In my acting thus
Go to the alleviation of the suffering of all beings.

My personality throughout my existences,
My possessions, And my merit in all three ways,
I give up without regard for myself
For the benefit of all beings.

Just as the earth and other elements
Are serviceable in many ways
To the infinite number of beings
Inhabiting limitless space;

So may I become
That which maintains all beings
Situated throughout space,
So long as all have not attained to peace.

(The Seven Fold Puja, adapted from the Bodhisattvacaryavarta. Source: FWBO)

sabbe satta sabba dukkha pamuccantu

And we are back......

2011-03-13T19:17:00.000+08:00

literally "reborn" in a "higher" realm ;-)

We are happy to announce that we have (almost) completed our move UP the 3rd floor (same address) and activities will resume next week. Come April, we will release our new revised programme.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all who have helped in the move - in one way or another. It seemed like a simple task of move one floor to another but - it was tougher than it looked.

THANK YOU!

More updates to come....

With METTA
KKBC -EXCO

The END of KKBC (as we know it)

2011-03-08T08:45:00.010+08:00

as we know it....... Several years ago, it was announced that KKBC has closed. Now this..... (with pictorial proof).

But is this the end?

In the song, "Life Never Dies", it reminded us of a very beautiful teaching that every end will have a new beginning.

So.....

Family Weekend Retreat (March 19-20)

2011-03-07T01:07:00.000+08:00

(image illustration only, from http://carpediemeducation-seasia.blogspot.com/)

Dear Dharma friends & Parents,

We will be conducting a weekend Family Retreat as an introduction to techniques and approaches to calming the mind and body for the whole family. We invite you to come join us.

The retreat is aimed to be relaxing and fun retreat (hopefully!) that focuses on communication, commitment and community-building. There will be sharing and discussions on loving, learning and living issues. It is aimed at children and adults and participation as families are encouraged.

This will also be a opportunity for our children to engage in some interactive and creative activities as well as to learn more about the practice of Buddhism.

This will be a light Buddhist-based activity with introduction to simple meditation and basic practices (suitable for beginners & new-comers)

We look forward to having you and your family spend the weekend in practice - in a light and easy environment, especially for kids!

Date:
19th-20th March (Sat-Sun)

Venue:
Dhammavijaya Retreat Center, Dengkil (BMSM Retreat Center) [map here]

Fees:
BY DONATION to cover cost of food & lodging

To register or for more information please email kkbc.info@gmail.com or vidyananda@samma-ajiva.net

======================
Tentative Program (guideline)

Sat 19 Mar
9.30am - Arrival at Dengkil RC
10.00am - Introduction / Orientation / Briefing
11.30am LUNCH Preparation
(with a focus on community, everyone will be involved in the activities from cooking to cleaning)

12.30pm LUNCH, followed by clean-up
2.00pm Session 1 - Communication Exercises - Breaking Barriers.
3.30pm - Tea Break
4.00pm - Session 2 (outdoor activity) Expressing yourself, interactive games.
5.30pm prep for dinner
6.30pm DINNER - followed by clean -up and free time
8.00pm Puja --. Short Puja & Meditation.
8.45pm Session 4 Light & Easy activities
10.00pm Meditation + quiet (optional) Bedtime for younger kids.

Sun Mar 20
6.30am Rise and shine
7.00am Short Puja & meditation
7.30am Morning exercise
8.30am Breakfast + clean-up
9.00am Session 5 + Session 6 (break in between ) Interactive Games & activities
11.30am LUNCH Preparation
12.30pm LUNCH, followed by clean-up
2.00pm Session 7 Feedback & Sharing
3,30pm - Tea Break
4.00pm - Closing & BALIK!

Happy Chinese Year (Year of the Rabbit, 2011)

2011-01-29T17:05:00.002+08:00

Sukhi Hotu Dharma Friends,

Another year has passed and it seems like only last week that we went on the new year caroling and Blessings, now we are practising again for our outing on Feb 12, 2011. time flies.

On behalf of the EXCO members, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and encouragement over the past year. It was your support, encouragement and most importantly focus and practise of the Dharma that continue to motivate us. Thank you!

Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!

New Year Puja and Service (Jan 2, 2010)

2010-12-30T15:50:00.000+08:00

Dear Dharma Friends,

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very happy new year 2010. We wish you a Blessed 2011 and may peace continue grow from our hearts.

May each year too bring our lives closer to the Dharma practice until one day our lives and practice be one.

We would also like to take this opportunity to join us on this Sunday, Jan 2, 2010 for a New Year Puja and a time to renew our aspirations in our practice. Our program will be as follows:

0900: Preparation and cleaning of Hall
1000: Puja following by a chanting of Suttas and Invocations
Meditation and SUTTA reflection
Hymns Singing

11.30 Communial Potluck Lunch and fellowship

We look forward to meeting you again.

With METTA
BMSM Shah Alam
KKBC

(picture: Female practitioner wall of a shrine made from mud (mudhouse) in northern Siam. Reflects gentleness and in harmony with nature)

Dharma Comes to your Home in Bandar Utama

2010-12-14T23:44:00.000+08:00

This coming weekend, we will visting Sis Lai Mun's house to conduct our Sunday Service there. Bhante Piyavanno will also be there to conduct Blessings. Sessions begins at 10.30am. Venue: Bandar Utama.

If you are prepared to come, please email us at kkbc.info@blogspot.com for the details of the address and location. Also, please provide your name and number of people coming.

METTA

The Dharma Comes to your HOME!

2010-12-13T00:40:00.000+08:00

We believe that the practice of the Dharma is not just at the Dharma center. It is about our lives - in our homes. When we found out the some of our friends and members could not come to the center - a "light bulb moment" came:

"Why now do a Sunday Service at our members homes?"

We think this is good way of keep in touch with our members, build Sangha-spirited relationship.

So, If we one cannot go to Dharma Centers, the Center comes to you!

This morning, we headed to Sis Mun Kwan and Bro Vincent's house and conducted a service there.

It was inspiring to see children all join in and great to see the Dharma into homes.

Check out the photos below

Chong Wai Leng Spoke at SKE’s International Buddhist Convention

2010-12-12T23:55:00.000+08:00

Sis Chong Wai Leng (KKBC’s Asst Secretary) spoke and presented a paper at the Seak Kiah Eenh’s International Buddhist Convention held in Malacca on November 21, 2010

Sis Wai Leng presented a paper on education as an element of social-engagement of education and challenged the participants to rethink education, learning and potentially the role of Buddha-dharma.

[download a copy of the paper here]

Congratulation to Seak Kia Eenh on the successful conclusion of the Convention.

Sadhu!Sadhu!Sadhu!

BMSM at International Network of Engaged Buddhist (INEB) Advisory Committee/Executive Committee Meeting

2010-12-12T23:37:00.000+08:00

Bro Vidyananda K V Soon, a vice-president of BMSM’s CMC, Chairman of KKBC - was appointed to the Executive Committee of the International Network of Engaged Buddhist (INEB) and was present the Annual Advisory/Executive Committee Meeting held in November 2010.

The meeting was held at the Wongsanit Arsham in Nakorn Nayok outside Bangkok. Among the matters discussed were engaged Buddhist activities in the various countries, INEB conference, Buddhist Arts Festival in Bodhgaya to be held in October 2011.

To keep to the spirit and mood of the Dharma, a mediation retreat was held before the meeting proper. A Youth workshop was also held to discuss youth activities in the various countries. Bro Mark Low from KKBC was invited to attend the workshop. He has been tasked to bring the Young Bodhisattva Project into Malaysia/Singapore.

To know more of INEB Activities in Malaysia subscribe for updates on this blog or email kkbc.info@gmail.com

For more information on INEB, http://www.inebnetwork.org

INEB AC/EC & Friends

Row 1: Matteo Pistono, Harsha Navaratne (Chairperson), Acharn Sulak Sivaraksa, Anchalee Kurutach, Dr Hsiang-chou Yo

Row 2: Dake Mitsuya, Pappu Kumar, Santosh Bud, Mangesh Dahiwale, Somboon Chungprempree (Moo, Executive Secretary), Poolchawee Ruangwichatorn

Row 3: Vien, Vidyananda, Jonathan Watts, Amanda Kiessel,

Row 4: Trilock Lumar, Ros Sotha, Prashant Varma, Mark Low, Jimmy

BMSM Novitiate Program @ Samadhi Center

2010-11-18T20:27:00.000+08:00

Dear Friends in the Dharma,

BMSM is holding Samadhi Vihara's Inaugural Buddhist Novitiate Training Programme starting this Saturday, 20th November. Attached are the programme with map, novitiate & volunteer application and donation forms and introduction letter. Kindly contact Organizing Secretary Bro CK Chua (seek88@gmail.com) or us for the documents.

Metta - KKBC exco.

Revised Details of SKE First International Buddhist Convention 2010

2010-11-16T22:02:00.018+08:00

Dear Friends in the Dhamma,

Our EXCO Members, Sis.Wai Leng & Vidyananda K V Soon has been invited to present a paper at this event. Sis Wai Leng will be presenting a paper entitled: Alternative Education and the Power of Personal Transformation - Our Experience of Socially-engaged Buddhism at the Seck Kia Eenh First International Convention, Melaka 19th-21st November.

Attached are the revised program and directions to Wisma SKE for SKE's 1st International Buddhist Convention. Contact us if you need larger copies of the route instructions, program or the registration form - Metta KKBC

Talk by Bhante Kovida on 31st October 2010

2010-10-26T10:21:00.000+08:00

Sukhi Hotu,

There will be a talk titled: Going beyond Birth n Death by Bhante Kovida in English. This will be followed by Dana lunch at 12pm. Please bring vegetarian dishes if you like to contribute.

The program for the day:
9.30am - Short Puja
9.45am - Short meditation session lead by Bhante
10am - Talk by Bhante followed by Q & A session
12pm - Dana lunch

Brief Biography:
Bhante was ordained by the late Venerable Balangoda Anandamaitreya, a noted scholar, teacher and meditation practitioner, in Sri Lanka in January, 1991. Currently based in Canada, Bhante has traveled extensively to Southeast Asia including Australia and New Zealand teaching the Dharma, meditation and some Qi Gong exercises. He has written two books: An Inquiring Mind, July 2003 and The World is Myself, January 2008 which are available in his web site www.bhantekovida.com.

With Metta,
KKBC Ex-co

Support us through our DHARMA via SMS

2010-10-08T10:36:00.000+08:00

PLEASE CIRCULATE TO YOUR DHARMA FRIENDS

Sukhi Hotu Dharma Friends,

1. Type "ON METTA" and send to 36322

2. Each SMS received will be charged RM 0.50

3. Maximum of 3 SMS per week will be sent (up to RM 5/month)
A percentage of the profits (after telco and service charges) shall be directed to BMSM's Shah Alam Branch for it's educational initiatives.

We look forward to sharing the Dharma with you - on mobile!

More details at http://kkbc-info.blogspot.com/2010/08/dharma-through-sms.html

With METTA
KKBC

Another innovative project from the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia (BMSM).

Sutta Study @ KKBC: Kalama Sutta

2010-10-06T00:09:00.000+08:00

Your are invited to join in a Sutta study of one of the quoted (at times misquoted) Sutta, the Kalama Sutta. (Anguttara Nikaya, Tika Nipata, Mahavagga, Sutta No. 65)

There's much more than "what not to believe". This is perhaps one of the most interesting Sutta for lay practitioner.

Date: October 10, 2010
Session begins 10.30am after Morning Puja @ KKBC.

Session will be followed by communal lunch (potluck, vegetarian).

Sutta Study @ KKBC: Brahmajala Sutta (part 2)

2010-09-18T00:41:00.000+08:00

Virochana Buddha

Bro Kon Chee Min again takes us on the journey with Suttas. Come join us this Sunday (September 19, 2010) for part 2 of the this interesting Sutta.

Session will begin at 10.30am after the Puja.

Please print and bring along the sutta when you come for the session. Download the Sutta HERE

KKBC Bags 3rd Prize

2010-09-09T22:35:00.000+08:00

KKBC bagged the 3rd prize of the (Secondary) Solo Category at the 6th Inter-Sunday Dharma School Hymns Singing Competition.

Amrita, who sang her own composition entitled "Karma" made it the 3rd medal KKBC collected since the first hymns competition. This is our first solo medal. Well done!

Our Secondary Group comprising of Amrita Soon, Yip Mei Cheen and Samanta Soon gave a very good rendition of "Brahma of My Heart". Well done too!

We would also like to extend our congratulation to Nalanda Buddhist Society for being the over all Champion this year. Sadhu to all the singers who gave their best!

Our appreciation to the organizers of the event - it's a job well done!

SADHU! SADHU! SADHU!

CLIC Formally Announced!

2010-08-31T00:40:00.000+08:00

On Sunday, August 29, 2010 Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia, Shah Alam (KKBC)'s CLIC (Community Learning Initiative Center) was officially announced.

YBhg Dato' Chee Peck Kiat, President of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia gave a welcome followed by a presentation by Bro Vidyananda K V Soon who gave a detailed explanation, background and activities of CLIC.

In brief, some of the activities of CLIC included CSI (Creativity, Self-expression & Innovation), Maths, Science including preparation for SAT (US College entrance examinations). These program are open to children between ages 5 - 16 years. Monthly seminars and talks targeting parents and educators are part of its activities. CLIC also offers education and learning counseling and coaching with the aim to help students be effective and life-long learners.

The presentation was made to members friends and well-wishers. KKBC also welcomed a contingent of BMSM member from Brickfields who were on visiting trip to the Samadhi Vihara in Bukit Raja. Samadhi Vihara is BMSM's own building in final stages of construction and will be opening soon.

Education Forum
After lunch, the members presented were presented a Dharma forum on education by Ven Sumangala (Aloka Foundation) and Bro Tan Ho Soon (Nalanda). It was inspiring to learn from the esteemed speakers the Buddha Dharma has so much to offer in the space of education. We look forward that the forum will lead to much bigger and consolidated initiatives to transform not just Buddhist education but education in general.

BMSM Shah Alam acknowledges the support of YBhg Dato Chee, BMSM CMC members, BMSM Members, Ven Sumangala and Aloka Foundation & Bro Tan Ho Soon and Nalanda Buddhist Society

SADHU! SADHU! SADHU!

Dharma through SMS

2010-08-06T11:54:00.000+08:00

PLEASE CIRCULATE TO YOUR DHARMA FRIENDS

Sukhi Hotu Dharma Friends,

We are HAPPY to announce to you our latest service,

Dharma through SMS.

Through this service you will receive weekly (up to 3 messages a week) of Buddhist or Dharma-inspired Sayings in English right to your mobile phones. Special announcements & activities may also be announced. With this service, you will always be constantly inspired by the Dharma and be updated at the same time.

To subscribe to this service just do the following:

1. Type "ON METTA" and send to 36322
2. Each SMS received will be charged RM 0.50
3. Maximum of 3 SMS per week will be sent.

We look forward to sharing the Dharma with you - on mobile!

Another innovative project from the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia (BMSM).

A percentage of the profits (after telco and service charges) shall be directed to BMSM's Shah Alam Branch for it's educational initiatives.

Education@CLIC: Talk/Workshop: Developing a creative learning mindset

2010-08-03T14:01:00.000+08:00

August 28, 2010 (Saturday)
(Time: 2.30 - 5.30 pm)

As part of our initiative to develop an effective learning and educational experience for our children, we are please to share this program with you.

Facilitators Chong Wai Leng & K V Soon

We will begin with an introduction to creativity and innovation and its application in education. We will be sharing our creative experiences and strategies on how children learn in a creative environment. Wai Leng will walk you through creativity using doodle art, story-writing and other approaches. Parents: be prepared for some wacky fun! This will be an activity-based workshop session for parents.

Wai Leng has been dabbling in art & music since young and believes that they are the best outlets for creative & emotional expressions. She is the chief facilitator of the CSI@CLIC Program.

This program is aimed at providing the tools, suggestions and ideas to create an environment for creativity and innovation in your home.

Charges: Pay as you Please (Donation)

To register, please sign up HERE or SMS 012-6076161 for inquiries.

CLIC: Chinese Classics for Children (beginning in Sept 2010)

2010-08-03T13:52:00.000+08:00

We are happy to add an additional program to CLIC . The aim of this program is to cultivate the appreciation of Chinese culture and the learning of Chinese Language. This program will adopt the methodology: character recognition, recitation, and gradual memorization of the texts; may do some interpretation of the context accordingly.

Classes start in September 2010 - every Tuesday at 3pm open to for children ages 7 - 17 years, suitable for beginners. Registration done here

Activities will be held at CLIC

About the program
The aim of this program is to cultivate the appreciation of Chinese culture and the learning of Chinese Language. This program will adopt the methodology: literate, recite, gradually requires to memorize the texts; may do some interpretation of the context accordingly.

Who can apply: Students from 7 – 17 years. This program is limited to only 10 students per class, and application will be on a first-come-first-serve basis

Program Schedule: Starting from Sept-7 2010, Every Tuesdays. From 3 – 4 pm

Facilitator: Session will be conducted by Mr.Hoo Chee Keong with the following materials: Three Character Classic(三字经) , For Students（弟子规），Book of Filial Piety（孝经).

[Teaching Materials and books will be prepared]

For more information, please contact 012-6076161 (SMS only) or email beyond.schooling@gmail.com

Video Talk: Buddha as Businessman (Jul 25)

2010-07-21T08:55:00.001+08:00

Buddha, Source

Sukhi Hotu Dharma friends,

This Sunday we would like to invite you to a video talk entitled:

BUDDHA AS BUSINESSMAN

Date: July 25, 2010

Time: 1000 am (begin with Puja)

This is an interesting talk that explores (from the Suttas and historical data) business qualities of Buddha.

By Gregory Schopen

Chair of the UCLA Department of Asian Languages and Cultures and an authority on ancient Indian Buddhism has been separating Buddhist fact from fiction for the past 30 years. In this UCLA Faculty Research Lecture, Schopen explores the Buddha as an astute businessman, economist and lawyer.

Fellowship and potluck lunch after the talk.

(please remember, no polystyrene packaging please)

TALK: Learning At Home (Jul 24, 2010)

2010-07-18T23:53:00.000+08:00

Sukhi Hotu,
We are pleased to invite you to join us for a talk entitled "Learning At Home"
July 24, 2010 by K V Soon & Wai Leng

Science Session @ CLIC

Our aim is that every child (including the parent, teacher or educator) be engaged and develop intellectual, emotional and above all spiritual development in a truly holistic manner. This can only be done beginning from the HOME, involving and empowering parents.

In this talk, K V & Wai Leng will share what parents can do at home in areas such as children learning styles, how to develop self-directed learning, parents role including some aspect of how to help special needs education (so called difficult, slow learners). This talk is in appreciation that every individual has the ability to learn and that parents can play a special role.

We will also cover aspects need to help children learn. through desire to learn, develop resourcefulness, and continue to fuel initiative and persistence to be life-long learners. Will explore tools like internet, communications approaches, including some simple strategies you can adopt.

We also feel that more needs to be done to see to the educational and learning needs of our children. In this session, we will sharing our experience as homeschoolers and how parents can educate their children at home (homeschooling or otherwise).

Open to anyone interested and passionate about education beyond normal schooling.

To confirm your attendance, please click HERE

CLIC is an effort to help children and to empower parents. For know more, please click Education @KKBC: CLIC Activities

METTA

Sutta Study @ KKBC: Brahmajala Sutta

2010-07-09T19:42:00.000+08:00

Virochana Buddha

We will move on to study the Brahmajala Sutta, one of the most important sutta found in the Tipitaka that talks about views, precepts, the universe and others.

Session will begin on Sunday (Jul 18, 2010) at 10.30am after the Puja - with Bro Kon at the helm.

Please print and bring along the sutta when you come for the session. Download the Sutta HERE

Pesta Samadhi Vihara (Jul 11, 2010)

2010-07-09T19:27:00.001+08:00

DEAR FRIENDS,

We are heading to the Pesta Samadhi Vihara this Sunday.

Do come and join us!

Metta

Concerned about education?

2010-07-09T19:10:00.000+08:00

May parents have concerns about their children's education and learning. Well, KKBC now has CLIC!

It is an initiative to help children. Check out our pages:

What is CLIC and our activities at CLIC

Or come talk to us.

Wesak@KKBC 2010

2010-05-30T07:34:00.003+08:00

We would like to thank everyone for making this Wesak a meaningful one. Our appreciation to all who helped, all who came and contributed in one way or another.

We hope you are inspired to further your spiritual practice to make personal and social change!

SADHU! SADHU! SADHU!

Bhante Kumara sharing his inspiring spiritual journey with us.

Wesak@KKBC 2010

2010-05-25T08:55:00.000+08:00

We cordially invite you to join us in our Wesak Celebration this Friday (May 28-29, 2010)

Friday (May 28, 2010)

10.00am WESAK PUJA

Puja
Bathing of Buddha Ceremony
Hymns Singing
Blessings by Bhante Vijjitha

DANA to Bhante and communal lunch

Saturday (May 29, 2010)

7.30am BREAKFAST DANA

Dana for Bhante Kumara

9.30am Dharma Talk By Bhante Kumara: ""Empowering inspiration and happiness in one's spiritual life"

THANK YOU

HAPPY WESAK

Happy Wesak!

2010-05-19T18:33:00.000+08:00

Here's wishing you a Blessed and Peaceful Wesak (May 2010)

Please spread this around, if you like.

METTA

All Lives are Sacred: A plea to put an end to massive killing in Bangkok

2010-05-18T12:26:00.002+08:00

Public Statement

All Lives are Sacred: A plea to put an end to massive killing in Bangkok

International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB)

Since the beginning of the demonstration by the United front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), aka “Red Shirts”, on 12 March 2010, there have been many hundreds of casualties. In the past five days, attempts to disperse the demonstration in Ratchaprasong have become been violent, with a further effect of provoking violence. The government’s actions have so far failed to deter the demonstrators.
The present clash of political views is one of the great crises in Siam’s modern history. The country was previously acclaimed for settling conflict peacefully and democratically. Now it appears that both sides, the government and the UDD, are clinging to an illusion of victory over another. The entire nation is hostage to their conflict. Buddhist wisdom is relevant for those absorbed in hatred, greed and delusion. The Dhammapada, Verse 201 says:

Victory breeds hatred, for the conquered is unhappy. Persons who have given up both victory and defeat, the contented, they are happy.

The International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB), representing a diversity of socially engaged buddhists from around the world, is gravely concerned about this standoff. We wish for all parties address the conflict with reason and tools of peace, to recognize the ancient Buddhist wisdom that neither the so-called winner nor loser will be contented and happy. We encourage those who do not fall into one of the two camps can help this process wherever possible. Only through peaceful negotiation and dialogue can all parties concerned return the country to its true nature as a flourishing democracy and a peace-loving nation.

Our heartfelt plea is for both parties to stop any act that may cost lives and injuries; to reclaim the time-tested wisdom of reconciliation and nonviolence.

Whenever INEB can help bridge the gap between the opposed parties we are willing to do all that we can.

We trust that in the light of upcoming international Vesakh celebrations in Thailand, supported by the United Nations 22-26 May 2010 and the subsequent local Vesakh celebrations, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and the passing away of the Lord Buddha, all parties will unite in taking responsibility for their conduct and for bringing about lasting peace, transformation towards social justice and shared wellbeing for future generations.

To close, in Verse 5 of the Dhammapada the Buddha proclaims:

Hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world. By love alone is hatred appeased. This is an eternal law.

International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB)
www.inebnetwork.org
Patron, Advisory Committee and Executive Committee Name Lists

PATRONS

His Holiness the Dalai Lama   Tibet
Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh   France/Vietnam
Venerable Phra Rajpanyamedhi   Siam (Thailand)
Venerable Bhikshuni Chao Hwei  Taiwan

ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AC)

Name	Organisation	Country
Sulak Sivaraksa (Founder Chair)	Santi Pracha Dhamma Institute www.sulak-sivaraksa.org	Siam
Raja Dharmapala	Dharmavedi Institute	Sri Lanka
Jill Jameson	Buddhist Peace Fellowship Australia	Australia
Dharmachari Lokamitra	Jambudvipa Trust www.jambudvipa.org	India
Ven. Tsering Palmo	Ladakh Nuns Association	Ladakh/India
Phra Maha Boonchuay	Mahachulalongkorn University http://www.mcu.ac.th	Siam
Phra Phaisan Visalo	Buddhika Network for Buddhism and Society http://www.budnet.org	Siam
Bhikkhuni Dhammananda	Songdhammakalyani Monastery	Siam
Venetia Walkey	Dhamma Park Foundation www.dhammapark.com	Siam
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim	Jungto Society www.jungto.org	South Korea
Rev. Alan Senauke	Clear View Project www.clearviewproject.org	USA
Ven. Sumanalankar	Parbatya Bouddha Mission www.pbm-cht.org	Bangladesh
Hisashi Nakamura	Ryukoku University www.ryukoku.ac.jp	Japan
Rev. Masazumi Okano	International Buddhist Exchange Center	Japan
Swee-hin Toh	University for Peace www.upeace.org	Costa Rica
Frans Goetghebeur	European Buddhist Union www.e-b-u.org	Belgium

EXECUTICE COMMITTEE (EC)

Name	Organisation	Country
Harsha Navaratne (Chairperson)	Sewalanka Foundation www.sewalanka.org	Sri Lanka
Hans van Willenswaard (Vice Chairperson)	GNH Program www.schoolforwellbeing.org	Netherlands/ Siam
Somboon Chungprempree (Interim Executive Secretary)	Spirit in Education Movement (SEM) www.semsikkha.org	Siam
Douangdeuane Bounyavong	Buddhists for Development www.bdp.org.la	Laos
Hsiang-chou Yo	Fo Guang University www.fgu.edu.tw	Taiwan
Jonathan Watts	Think Sangha	USA/Japan
Anchalee Kurutach	Buddhist Peace Fellowship www.bpf.org	USA
Poolchawee Ruangwichatorn	Spirit in Education Movement (SEM) www.semsikkha.org	Siam
Pipob Udomittipong	Sathirakoses-Nagapradipa Foundation (SNF) www.snf.or.th	Siam
Ros Sotha	Buddhists and Khmer Society Network www.bksn.wordpress.com	Cambodia
Mangesh Dahiwale	Jambudvipa Trust www.jambudvipa.org	India
Prashant Varma	Deer Park Institute www.deerpark.in	India
Erica Kang	Jungto Society www.jungto.org	South Korea
Minyong Lee		South Korea
Eddy Setiawan	HIKMAHBUDHI www.hikmahbudhi.or.id	Indonesia
Matteo Pistono	Nekorpa and RIGPA Fellowship	USA
Tashi Zangmo		Bhutan
Vidyananda (KV Soon)		Malaysia
Harn		Burma/Myanmar

Workshop by Prof Confessore on Learning Autonomy

2010-05-17T19:26:00.001+08:00

Learning Autonomy and Self-directed Learning (JUNE 5, 2010)

by Prof Gary Confessore

This is a special event organized by LBS and KKBC specially for parents and individuals. Prof Confessore gave a talk last year and opened us to the idea of self-directed learning (SDL), an ideal very close to us. SDL allows learners to be autonomous learners, allowing them greater opportunity to explore their true potential. Do register early to ensure a place.

This is an initiative by Education @KKBC

Gary J. Confessore, Ed.D. is Professor Emeritus of Higher Education Administration, George Washington University, Washington. He is an international leader in the field of autonomous learning. In addition to serving as the Chief Academic Officer of three US colleges over the course of his career, he has published extensively in the fields of self-directed learning and learner autonomy. We are honoured to have Prof Confessore (profile here) conduct this special workshop specially for parents to help us understand and guide our children to be autonomous learners.

The objectives of this workshop:

a. understand and appreciate the value of learning autonomy and self-directed learning

b. impart skills and tools to help parents / educators understand their children learning styles

c. help develop approaches for these kids

d. other useful knowledge

This is a “cannot miss” program conducted by the leading minds in this field!

Workshop details:

Date: June 5, 2010 (9am – 5pm)

Venue: CLIC / 3rd Floor Kota Kemuning Buddhist Center

26, 3rd Floor, Jalan R31/R, Kota Kemuning

Workshop fees: RM 180 (RM 150 CLIC/BMSM/KKBC members). (Snacks and tea provided. Lunch is not included – food is readily available, nearby)

*Sliding scale available, please contact us directly.

To register, please click HERE, for more information, please emailbeyond.schooling@gmail.com or SMS 012-6076161

KKBC now a WI-FI zone

2010-05-09T09:13:00.001+08:00

Our Kota Kemuning Buddhist Center (KKBC) [BMSM Shah Alam] is now a

Welcome to use the service (except during Puja and Meditation sessions).

This is also to facilitate the students of CLIC (more on this later)

Friday SITTING Sessions (Meditation)

2010-05-05T11:49:00.008+08:00

A couple of use have been sitting regularly after the last retreat and we are encouraging members to join us.

We start off with a session of quiet walking to slow down and calm our minds. Followed by about 20 -30 minutes of Anapanasti (Mindfulness of the Breath) closing with Metta or Loving Kindness.

Session starts at 8.30pm sharp

In between all the Dharma sharing, we look forward for you to join us and share quiet and silence.

METTA

Weekend Retreat @ KKBC

2010-04-19T19:42:00.002+08:00

We had a quiet and peaceful weekend retreat re-engaging with ourselves and our minds. It is important we continue to seek out spaces to find peace and quiet - no matter how short. In this way, we hope to have a culture of practice (both individually and in groups). We had 8 people attended, some attended just for one day and some over the weekend. It was also refreshing to have the a morning qi-gong session at the park by the lake.

We thank Bhante Kovida for his guidance and wisdom. He has also suggested we have more regular (even) day retreats in the nature which we will be definitely organize.

We look forward to more regular practice together on Fridays.

We also thank you all who have came and supported this event.

METTA

Two interesting Articles on Engaged Buddhism

2010-03-30T19:52:00.001+08:00

Here are two interesting and well written articles on Engaged Buddhism's INEB Conference held last November which some of our members attended.

Buddhism in action

The new chairperson of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists, Harsha Kumara Navaratne, on lessons learned from building peace in his homeland of Sri Lanka

read on

Betterment of Buddhism

For two decades, the International Network of Engaged Buddhists has served as a platform for Buddhists of different traditions to make their religion more relevant to society

read on

We Support EARTH HOUR - you should too!

2010-03-19T00:33:00.004+08:00

Join in or join us HERE

Singing for HAITI and in Support of EARTH HOUR (March 27, 2010)

2010-03-17T00:01:00.001+08:00

An event organized by Kota Kemuning Buddhist Center (KKBC), Learning Beyond Schooling & FamilyPlace to raise funds for Haiti and at the same time taking part in the global event; Earth Hour.

There will be open mic sessions so if anyone would like to perform a few songs or a poem reading you can do so too. It will be an interesting event, singing in the DARK (blackout in support of Earth Hour) with candles and oil lamps!

Registration for if you like to present a number
Contact information: kkbc.info@gmail.com or
SMS 0126076161

Minimum contribution will be RM 10 per person, contributions goes directly to Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia

Kids Retreat Camp 2010: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE

2010-03-16T01:08:00.002+08:00

Together with friends from BMSMYS - Bro Purna, Sis Jia Ming and Bro Soon Loong, the kids at KKBC concluded a Camp last monday. The camp was themed MISSION I.M.POSSIBLE, aimed at helping young students appreciate the problems of our world, our environment and what we could do better.

Beside meditation, qigong and fellowship - there were outdoor activities. The event concluded with the creation of 2 videos, hopefully can be effective viral to spread the message that our world has limited resources, as Buddhist we need to tackle the issues of greed and craving.

Enjoy the videos, learn from them and make the change. we welcome your feedback.

Metta

MISSION I.M.POSSIBLE : Kids Retreat Camp 2010

2010-03-03T00:33:00.000+08:00

Kids Retreat Camp March 13 - 15, 2010

Download the form HERE

Metta

February 2010: Chinese New Year Celebration

2010-02-02T21:43:00.002+08:00

Sukhi Hotu Dharma Friends,

In 2 weeks time we will enter into in new year of the Tiger. It will be the Chinese New Year, a time to celebrate and to rejoice in the blessings we have (no matter how small of big). It will also be time for family reunions - continue to rejoice and strengthen the family. This will be an opportunity for celebration as well as for healing - moving forward positively.

A shot from last year's Home Blessing and Caroling. More pictures here

The following will be our activities for February 2010

February 7: Singing and Caroling Practice [0900-1200]

February 14: Chinese New Year [KKBC takes a break]

February 21: Chinese New Year Puja @ KKBC, Fellowship [0900-1200]

February 26 (Friday): Chinese New Year HOME BLESSING & Caroling [0900 - 1700]

KKBC accompanied by Bhante Vijjitta will be conducting Bessings and our members will brighten you homes with songs and chants - an excellent way to usher in the New Year of the Tiger.

To register for us to visit you, please SMS 012-6076161 your name and address, we will revert with the schedule.

February 28: (Sunday): Morning Puja & Fellowship [0900-1200]

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you and you family a very Happy, Healthy, and Successful New Year. May you continue to grow in the Dharma.

With mettaKKBC EXCO & Members

January 2010: Our focus on Sutta and Meditation Practise Continues

2010-01-23T23:59:00.002+08:00

Our commitment to a stronger depth in the Dharma continues as we progress in Sutta studies and meditation practise. Ultimately we need to go beyond merely attending talks to make real and meaningful transformation to our lives.

We are pleased to invite you for the rest of January 's activities @KKBC:

January 29, 2010: Meditation Session (Sharing of Silence) 8.30pm

Jan 30 -31, 2010: Weekend Retreat, exploration into our practice and our environment and sustainable development - how we can make a difference to our environment. To register, please contact Kaludayi at blz2@hotmail.com

Jan 31, 2010: Sunday Puja & Service followed by Sutta Study: Vyagghapajja Sutta [children's Sunday programs continues]. Potluck lunch follows.

We look forward to meeting you again soon.

Meditation briefing by Bhante Kovida @ KKBC

Sutta Study: Alavaka Sutta

2010-01-17T00:13:00.000+08:00

We recently concluded another Sutta's discussion this morning (Jan 17, 2010) on the Alavaka Sutta. This Sutta is interesting as it seems to tress the important o talks the importance of faith (Saddha) followed by wisdom and ultimately, the attainment of Enlightenment.

To view/download/print the Sutta, please click on this link HERE to get a copy.

With metta

New Year Greetings: Seeking Peace within Chaos

2010-01-01T20:41:00.003+08:00

Sukhi Hotu Dharma Friends,

Greetings for the new year 2010! Welcome to the new decade!

We concluded KKBC's activities with a weekend retreat with Bhante Kovida. This is not just any retreat - we included children as young as five and six! We thought it would be time to have families together not just to party but to "share silence" together. A family that sits together, stays together, right?

Wrong!

The challenge was to get them even to sit! Through Bhante's expert story telling and of course, through the teaching of "dynamic meditation", he got the kids to sit - for quite a long while! Later we got feedback from the children that they liked the meditation. Of course, soon after their meditation, they were up and about again, doing what kids do best - make some noise! It was an interesting experience - we had to find peace within the chaos! A rewarding experience indeed.

I felt the retreat was a very fitting end to 2009 with a reminder that we need to appreciate the "chaos" and uncertainties of life around us. If we want meditate, we cannot just wait. We cannot expect conditions to be perfect first. We need to make things happen, create the right physical and mental conditions for quiet reflection. Buddhism is about rising above and beyond the conditions we are in. Prince Siddhartha reminded us of that during His journey from princehood to Buddhahood.

I am reading the book about a very interesting, some would say "crazy", Buddhist teacher by the name of Chogyam Trungpa. Let me share this quote from the book, "Chogyam Trungpa - His Life and Vision" (Midal, Fabrice; Shambala 2001):

*" 'Chaos has an order of virtue which is not really chaos. But when there's
no chaos, no confusion, there's luxury, comfort. Comfort and luxury lead you
more into samsara because we are in a position to create more kinds of
luxurious possibilities, psychologically, philosophically, physically.....
But strangely enough........creating more luxurious situations adds further to your collection of chaos.'*
**
*Embracing chaos is the only way to break completely with spiritual materialism."*

Long-time members of KKBC will be able to appreciate this and resonate with this in our own center here in Kota Kemuning where we are living in "chaos", in a manner of speaking.

We exist in uncertainty, We have a center that at anytime we may have to move from as the building has been put for for sale. We have very little funds, surely not enough to buy a new location. Yet we still find peace within.

We do not have many members but we have many friends who share the Dharma together. But, In spiritual friendship and in the spirit of the Dharma, we have gotten by, month by month, year by year. Before you know, one decade has passed. We are thus happy to announce that we are now in our 10th year of existence already.

Today, at the start of a new decade, it gives us renewed energy to continue serving the Buddha Dharma. We continue to move ahead, with the same uncertainties and "chaos" around us, fully aware of the First Noble Truth of the existence of Dukkha. However, we are hopeful, we are reminded by the Buddha that there is HOPE.

This is because there is the second, third and fouth Noble Truth. The beauty of the Buddha Dharma is that it gives us all something to hope for that we can work towards. Hope gives us the strength and courage to strengthen our practise. We look forward to this in the new year - the start of a new decade.

We will continue with our efforts to understand the Buddha's teachings through the Suttas and to focus on the practice of meditation. You will expect more retreats and sitting sessions. More "sharing of silence" as much a the sharing of Dharma. We have been making connections with the children who have been coming regularly to engage them in activities that they enjoy. One thing that was evident from the recent camp was that the boys really enjoyed doing short sketches! Engaging the youths in these creative activities will go far in having them experience Dharma in an expressive way. For this reason, we will continue using songs, stories, art and drama for the children. Stay tuned to your emails!

We would like to take this opportunity to extend our deepest gratitude to all who have supported our center and given us the opportunity to learn and practise together. Friends and members who have committed to being with us - to just be there, or to just come make offerings and clean the center. This includes the BMSM CMC for their strong support. Dharma teachers who have shared their insights with us. To all, our deepest gratitude!

Once again, we would like to wish you a very Happy New Year. May you and your family be blessed with health, happiness and peace!

--
With metta,
K V Soon, VIdyananda
Chairman
Kota Kemuning Buddhist Center
(Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia Shah Alam)

Activities: December 2009

2009-11-29T20:15:00.000+08:00

Sukhi Dhamma Friends,

You are invited to our activities for December as follows:

Sunday Activities
December 6, 2009: Dharma Sharing & Video Show: "The Age of Stupid"
December 13, 2009: Sutta Study & Discussion
December 20, 2009: Sutta Study & Discussion

Session begins at 0930am and you are invited to join in for communial lunch.

Weekend Retreat
December 26-27: Weekend Retreat with Bhante Kovida
This camp is open to children and adults, come join us for the camp. Please register your interest at kkbc.info@gmail.com

Education Talk
December 12, 2009: Tea Talk: Learning to Learn
3.00 - 5.00 pm
(Venue: 3rd floor, above KKBC main shrine)

If you feel that the education system may not be completely what we expect for our children, you might want to explore alternatives. Together with Learning Beyond Schooling, we will share alternatives in education and learning to bring out our children's potential. Those interested in community learning and homeschooling, this will be the platform.

Dharma Sharing with Bhante Kovida

2009-11-26T07:43:00.003+08:00

Dharma Sharing & Dana with Bhante Kovida

Bhante Kovida will be with us at KKBC for a Dharma Sharing & Weekend Retreat, do join us

November 29, 2009: Dharma Sharing & Dana
Session begins at 0930am with Puja and Hymns singing
Followed by Dharma Talk, dana to follow
[*please note, vegetarian please and please avoid beinging polystyrene foam packs]

December 26-27: Weekend Retreat and Camp for Children
Please register now at kkbc.info@blogspot.com

Sutta Studies @KKBC: Sigalovada Sutta (Aug 16, 2009)

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Suttas are the source and base of our knowledge of Buddhism and it is perhaps the oldest source of the Buddha Dharma we can find. KKBC has embarked on a regular program to understand to appreciate these ancient texts, translated into English, that is. Join us every 1st & 3rd Sundays (9.30am) and together with Bro Kon Chee Min shall explore one of the world's oldest and largest collection of scriptures - a heritage Buddhists can be proud of.

This Sunday Aug 16, 2009 we will be holding a Sutta Study led by Bro Kon Chee Min on the Sigalovada Sutta (Advise to Lay Disciples), Download SUTTA Here

Sigalovada Sutta is the 31st Sutta described in the Digha Nikaya ("Long Discourses of Buddha"). It is also known as the Sīgāla Sutta, the Sīgālaka Sutta, the Siṅgālovāda Sutta, and the Sigālovāda Suttanta ("The Sigāla Homily").
Buddhaghosa has referred to this sutta as "the Vinaya [Buddhist code of discipline] of the householder." In modern times, Bhikkhu Bodhi has identified this sutta as the "most comprehensive Nikāya text" which pertains "to the happiness directly visible in this present life." [Source]
Session Start at 9.30am with Puja followed suit by the Sutta session, please download a copy to bring for the study. CLICK HERE

Do join us for potluck lunch after that.

SUNDAY School for Kids will be as usual

DDB (Dialogue,Dana & Blessing) with Ven B Sri Saranankara

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August 9, 2009

Venerable B. Sri Saranankara Nayaka Maha Thera,

Adhikarana Sangha Nayaka, Malaysia is the Abbot of Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple

We are happy to invite you to join us for a DDB (Dialogue, Dana and Blessing) With Ven B. Saranankara. While Bhante may not have many books or CD circulating the "market" but his gentle and soft-spoken personality mirrors the calmness of the meditating mind. This calmness has inspired the growth of the Sri Jayanti Buddhist Temple. He has also inspired and himself worked hard in the areas of welfare where he has helped many under-previllaged children through his foundations.

Come join us, get to know Bhante better in a dialogue session:

Date: August 9, 2009

Time: 9.30am (Session begins with Puja)

Venue: Kota Kemuning Buddhist Center (BMSM Shah Alam)

Dana will follow. Please bring meatless diet only & avoid too many disposable items such as polystyrene containers. Help us sustain our environment.

(Click on the http://kkbc-info.blogspot.com for MAP)

Dialogue & Dana: Ven Seak Kai Xin (July 19, 2009)

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DHARMA ONE-ON-ONE

with

Ven Seak Kai Xin

Ven Kai Xin is a young and very energetic Mahayana monk whom we first met in Santavana (Kota Kinabalu). While ordained in the Mahayana tradition he has great interest in the Theravada teachings and have constantly seek the roots of Mahayana via through the study of the history of Buddhism. He gives regularly give Dharma teachings in Klang Valley as well as other places throughout the country.

Come join us this SUNDAY (July 19, 200) in our "Dharma One-on-one" with Ven Kai Xin. Session starts with Puja at 9.30am.

Dana Lunch. After the dialogue, we shall have the opportunity to offer dana to Venerable.

(note: offerings of food shall be strictly Chinese vegetarian. remember try not to bring those polystyrene boxes)

We look forward to meeting you again soon.

Sutta Studies @KKBC: Parabhava Sutta (Jul 12, 2009)

2009-07-10T12:29:00.002+08:00

Suttas are the source and base of our knowledge of Buddhism and it is perhaps the oldest source of the Buddha Dharma we can find. KKBC has embarked on a regular program to understand to appreciate these ancient texts, translated into English, that is. Join us every 1st & 3rd Sundays (9.30am) and together with Bro Kon Chee Min shall explore one of the world's oldest and largest collection of scriptures - a heritage Buddhists can be proud of.

This Sunday July 12, 2009 we will be holding a Sutta Study on the Parabhava Sutta ("Causes of Downfall")

While the Mangala Sutta deals with the way of life conducive to progress and happiness, the Parabhava Sutta supplements it by pointing out the causes of downfall. He who allows himself to become tarnished by these blemishes of conduct blocks his own road to worldly, moral and spiritual progress and lowers all that is truly noble and human in man. But he who is heedful of these dangers keeps open the road to all those thirty-eight blessings of which human nature is capable. (Narada Thera)

Session Start at 9.30am with Puja followed suit by the Sutta session, please download a copy to bring for the study. CLICK HERE

Do join us for potluck lunch after that.

SUNDAY School for Kids will be as usual

Sutta Studies @KKBC: Vyaghapajja Sutta (July 5, 2009)

2009-06-19T08:54:00.005+08:00

Suttas are the source and base of our knowledge of Buddhism and it is perhaps the oldest source of the Buddha Dharma we can find. KKBC has embarked on a regular program to understand to appreciate these ancient texts, translated into English, that is.

Join us every 1st & 3rd Sundays (9.30am) and together with Bro Kon Chee Min shall explore one of the world's oldest and largest collection of scriptures - a heritage Buddhists can be proud of.

This Sunday July 5, 2009 we will be holding a Sutta Study on the Vyaghapajja Sutta (also known as Dighajanu Sutta)

The Dighajanu Sutta, also known as Byagghapajja Sutta and Vyagghapajja Sutta, is part of the Anguttara Nikaya (AN 8.54). This Pali canon discourse is one of several considered key to understanding Buddhist lay ethics. In this discourse, the Buddha instructs householder named Dighajanu Vyagghapajja on eight personality traits or conditions that lead to happiness and well-being in this and future lives.

Session Start at 9.30am with Puja followed suit by the Sutta session

Do join us for potluck lunch after that.

SUNDAY School for Kids will be as usual

Wesak 2009 Images

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Scene of a simple and meaningful Wesak @ KKBC recently

(Photo credit: Adeline Woon)

KKBC Kids' Camp 2009

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We are happy to announce that we will be holding another KID'S CAMP at our Kota Kemuning Buddhist Center from June 5 - 7.

This camp will be open to students between 10 - 13 years (younger children, please contact us to confirm participation).

Content: We will be putting together the elements of what we have done over the past couple of camps which will cover music, discussions, puja, meditation and sutta - all in good fun with the aim of engaging with the children.

As usual, participation is limited and you need to confirm spaces (not exceeding 20 participants, ideally circa. 15 students)

To confirm participation, please mail the following information to kkbc-info@gmail.com by June 3, 2009

Name of child(ren)

Age(s)

Address:

Email:

Contact mobile number:

Registration Fees: RM 60 per student

Activities: June 2009

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We are happy to announce to you several updates to our regular activities. Also coming soon will be a Kids Camp for June 5 - 7. (Please see separate email for details)

SUNDAY ACTIVITIES
We are happy to announce that our Sunday activities will be back regularly again beginning this Sunday (May 31).

Session will be as follows:

9.15am PUJA, HYMNS & Devotion

10.00 am SUTTA STUDY alternate with MEDITATION & SHARING Sessions (**Please see below)
CHILDREN will have their sessions

12.00 pm Communal Lunch (Potluck,meatless please)

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SUTTA (Scripture) Studies
We believe that the best way of learning and appreciating the Buddhism will be learning from the Buddha's dialogues with his disciples recorded in what we know as the Sutta or Buddhist today. Beginning May 31, 2009, we will beholding forthnightly Sutta studies lead mostly by Bro Kon Chee Min. Bro Kon have been leading and facilitating Sutta studies for many years and have conducted a number of sessions at our KKBC center last year. Here's the schedule:

May 31: Introduction to Buddhist Suttas. This Session will give background to the Sutta and some historical understanding of how the Suttas evolved over the centuries and over the different regions.

June 7 & June 21: Pabbajja Sutta (Going Forth). This is a short but interesting dialogue found in the Sutta Nipata - regarded as one of the oldest collections of the Buddhist Suttas. In this Sutta, with King Bimbisara. Very interesting, come join us and find out more.

June 14 & June 28: Extended Meditation Sitting Sessions of Metta Bhavana (Guided). Sessions will be guided and beginners are encouraged to attend. Following the meditation session will be a session of Dharma Sharing.

We looking forward to seeing you again soon

WESAK 2009 @ KKBC

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On this Holy Day OF WESAK we remember the PEACE of mind that brought forth the Enlightenment of the Buddha. His COMPASSION that inspired Him to share His discovery which gave - us Buddhism as we know it today. On this day, we will gather to celebrate, rejoice and emulate Him to discover the Buddha in us.

9.30 am – 12.00pm
Wesak Puja, Sermon, Hymns Singing, Bathing the “Baby Buddha”, Blessings by Monks & Dana*

8.00 pm – 10.30pm
Chanting of Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta & Special Wesak Meditation

COME JOIN US! Spend a day in fellowship and reflection.

*DANA: Offering of food to monks. We will be having a POTLUCK lunch. Please bring your food by 11am. Please bring only MEATLESS DIET

Remember, in consideration for our environment - DO NOT BRING ANY POLYSTYRENE PACKAGING and REDUCE disposal packaging. Let's do our part in keeping our environment clean.

JOIN OUR WESAK CELEBRATION

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Visit to Sudhamma Buddhist Society (Seremban)

2009-04-10T00:10:00.002+08:00

We have been invited to the opening of Sudhamma Buddhist Society (Seremban)'s Opening of its new building.

Join is

SUNDAY (April 12, 2009) @ 9am

We rejoice in the opening of their center.

Address:

545, jln haruan 4/7

Oakland commercial centre.

( turn right from the toll, go straight, when see the columbia hospital sign , turn left, go straight then turn right at the junction just before columbia hospital, go straight ( you are very near already) and turn left at 1st junction and immediately turn right and go straight until the end and you will see sudhamma.

KKBC Sunday Dharma Skool Supports EARTH HOUR

2009-03-19T23:18:00.005+08:00

KKBC Sunday Dharma Skool is proud to support EARTH HOUR 2009

We encourage all our students, members and friends to Switch OFF all lights on

MARCH 28, 2009 Between 8.30pm - 9.30pm

Spend that time together in prayer, meditation or being with our families

LET'S DO IT!

Birthday @ KKBC

2009-03-09T07:56:00.005+08:00

Happy Birthday! Chairman & Secretary and kids who celebrated their birthday at the KKBC on Sunday (March 8, 2009)

If you like the song, download it from HERE or get a copy of "True Friends: Sharing the Dharma"

SUTTA CAMP FOR KIDS (March 14-15 2009)

2009-02-24T11:59:00.004+08:00

KKBC will be holding a weekend camp for kids where kids can learn and appreciate the Buddha's teachings from the scriptures. It is also an opportunity to have kids appreciate the depth and diversity of Buddhist culture in a fun and relax environment.

You are welcome to join us, click here for the form or email kkbc.info@gmail.com for more information.

Join us for this excellent opportunity to learn the Dharma!

MAGHA PUJA

2009-02-09T13:13:00.004+08:00

If there is such a greeting.......

Chap Goh Mei to the Buddhist is a much more significant, it is MAGHA PUJA DAY

Māgha Pūjā day marks the four auspicious occasions, which happened nine months after the Enlightenment of the Lord Buddha at Veḷuvana Bamboo Grove, near Rājagaha in Northern India. On that occasion, as recorded in the commentary to the Mahāsamayasutta, DN 20) four marvellous events occured:

1,250 enlightened disciples of the Buddha spontaneously gathered
every one of those enlightened disciples had been given monastic ordination personally by the Lord Buddha
those disciples knew to meet together without any previous appointment
it was the full-moon day.

The Lord Buddha gave an important teaching to the assembled monks on that day 2,500 years ago called the 'Ovādapātimokkha'^[1] which laid down the principles of the Buddhist teachings. In Thailand, this teaching has been dubbed the 'Heart of Buddhism'.

Chinese New Year Carolling 2009

2009-02-09T13:01:00.003+08:00

Today is the Chap Goh Mei, or the last day of Chinese NEW YEAR!

We concluded our celebration with a successful carolling session on Feb 8 (Sunday). This time we covered houses from Kota Kemuning to Bandar Utama to Petaling Jaya (Jalan Carey). We had the 3F's - FUN, FOOD (lot's of it) and of course meet with old and new FRIENDS!

Too tired to write too much but we have photos for you to enjoy!

May the year of the OX bring peace and happiness!

With METTA

KKBC

Looking Back, Looking Forward: Let the Dharma be our Guide

2008-11-25T00:15:00.006+08:00

Sukhi Hotu Dharma Friends,

Buddha image at Sau Seng Lam (PJ)

We recently held a simple appreciation for Dharma friends, teachers and all who have support KKBC throughout 2008. (Check out the photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/kkbcsds/sets/72157609324390761/, courtesy of Bro Kevin Low)

2008 had been an interesting as well as a challenging as we move forward as a Buddhist organization. We were tested time and again in our saddha but as an Buddhist center. Yet, we continue to move on forward as a small meaningful center for our Dharma practice. A place that centers our practice - for ourselves, our children and our future.

We realize that what we did over the year, we could not do have done it ourselves. We deeply appreciate all who have helped and contributed in one way or another - Dharma speakers, volunteers & supporters who have chipped in in one way or another. To all friends who took to time to come with your children and to appreciate the value of the Buddha Dharma - we appreciate all your efforts and we thank you from the depth of our hearts.

We also look forward to an interesting year ahead and will have interesting announcements very soon.

Meanwhile, as we take break from our regular activities we hope our Dharma ties continues to strengthen and our practice continue to deepen.

SADHU! SADHU! SADHU!

KKBC

Activities for November 2008

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Sunday Morning Dharma Talks
(begins at 9.15am with Puja)

9th November 2008 - Bro. Kon Chee Min : Sutta Discussion: Karaniya Metta Sutta (2)

15th November 2008 - Get-Together & Appreciation Night
(KKBC Takes a Break until January 2009)

KKBC Dharma Skool
KKBC Sunday Skool will be closed from November 16, 2009 and reopens in Jan 2009.

Children's Playgroup
will go on for the month of November 2008. Do come and join us.

Puja & Meditation for Peace

2008-09-16T22:30:00.004+08:00

Freedom is perhaps the most important theme in the Buddhist teachings and Nirvana - the freedom from the cycles of life and death the the ultimate aim of all Buddhists. This process that entails the creation of or being in an environment where the mind is open and people are respected in our journey to go beyond dukkha.

It is therefore difficult to remain silent when we know people are forcibly denied of their freedom, possibly mistreated and being put through a great amount of dukkha - especially those who have the courage to speak out against wrong-doings. This period is also a challenging time as our country is experiencing uncertainties and difficulties.

In the spirit of the Buddhist teachings of freedom, we would like to invite you to come together and join in a special Puja and Meditation dedicated for the well-being of our country. Let us show our support and solidarity to those who are imprisoned without trial - those who have been denied their freedom. The Buddha Himself was against violence and constantly preached the practice of metta (loving-kindness) and karuna (compassion).

Puja and Mediation for Peace
Date: September 19, 2008 (Friday)
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Kota Kemuning Buddhist Center
26 (1st FLOOR), Jalan R 31/R, Kota Kemuning, 40460 SHAH ALAM, Selangor,
MALAYSIA

Information /directions email: kkbc.info@gmail.com or call 012-3995273

Activities for September 2008 (Updated)

2008-09-04T23:11:00.011+08:00

Sunday Morning Dharma Talks
(begins at 9.15am with Puja)

7th Sept - Bro. Ananda Fong : Jivaka and Physical Well Being in Buddhism

14th Sept - Bro. Koh Mui Han : Blossoming Lotus: Developing Buddhist Teens in the Dhamma Way

21st Sept - Bro. Kon Chee Min : Sutta Discussion: Karaniya Metta Sutta

28th Sept - Bro. Ang Choo Hong : Topic to be confirmed

KKBC Dharma Skool
Our new intake for children 4 - teens starts starts on Sept 7, if you have yet to register, pls come on Sept 7 to confirm your place.

Children's Playgroup is on Tuesdays at 10.00 am. Please contact us before you come at kkbc.info@gmail.com to notify us as we may have planned outings.

UPDATED!!

MOONCAKE FESTIVAL GET-TOGETHER
September 20, 2008
6.30pm @KKBC

Potluck Dinner. Have fellowship. Come nightfall, we go procession!
(Details to come)

COME AND SING
An initiative of the BMS Youth Section hosted by KKBC to engage the youth and young people in the Dharma through music and songs.
September 27, 2008
7.30pm @ KKBC

It's music jamming session for teenagers (and those young at heart). We had an interesting gathering last month with songs from Beatles to Miley Cyrus. If you like more, come join us!

kidz@kkbc - Registration Open

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Registration Open NOW

Places are limited. Please email kkbc.info@gmail.com for details

June 2008 Updates

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Avalokitesvara Image at Kek Lok See (Penang)

Sukhi Hotu!

With Wesak Celebrations over and the school holidays going right now, we suppose it is relaxing for you and your family. We would like to take this opportunity share our forthcoming activities and updates with you, we look forward to meet with you again soon.

Sutta Study Sundays (June 8 & 22, 9.15am)
Bro Kon Chee Min has been inspiring us with his experience of the Dhammacakkhapavattana Sutta over the past couple of weeks and we continue to do. Oneof the best ways to learn and appreciate the Dhamma is to look into the Suttas and 'listen' to the word of the Buddha. Do join us and be inspired.

Fellowship Weekend Sundays (June 15 & 29, 9.15am)
Just as important to learning is community. Doing things together will help strengthen the Sangha-spirit of the teachings. Join us for our fellowship Sundays, sing and commune with us.

Sundays are also hymns singing practice. Our upcoming performance will be on June 21 (2.30pm) at the Wesak International Film Festival at MATIC, KL (map at http://www.wiff.org.my/map.php). Come watch us perform! Information on location at http://www.wiff.org.my/

We are still open if you like to join us as performers. Stick around long enough and you might end-up as a singer in our next album ;-)

Group Meditation Fridays (8.30pm)
We believe meditation is most important of all Buddhist practices and we have dedicated Friday evenings for a group sitting session.
Beginners are welcomed, instructions will be provided.

Sunday Dharma Skool For kids will be on Sundays (9.15am)
To sign-up,just bring your kids on Sundays. We have planned activities for you and your kids, something different.

Buddhist Children's Playgroup Alternate Wednesdays (June 4 & 18, 10.00am-12.00pm)
This is for children ages 2 - 5, parents please come with your children. Young children will be introduced to basic and simple Buddhist practices. First session starts this Wednesday (June 4).

FULL-MOON & NEW MOON CHANTING (8.30 pm)
of the Dhammacakkhapavatthana Sutta begins promptly at 8.30pm.

We look forward to seeing you at our activities.

You might also like to know that our album, TRUE FRIENDS is now available for sales online at http://kkbc-info.blogspot.com. You may also download free songs from http://kalyanamitra.wordpress.com .

Check it out!

Join us in our Wesak 2008 Celebrations

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Wesak Day is regarded as the MOST important Buddhist Celebration as we remember the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Of the three days, perhaps the most important is the night before Wesak over 2500 years ago, when Siddhartha experienced the peace, tranquillity and calmness that allowed Him to see and understand the true nature of existence.

Over the next 45 years after that He shared that experience and insight with his family, friends and disciples which was handed down over the centuries which today we know as Buddha Dharma.

our "home-made" Wesak Banner at KKBC

This Wesak, we invite you to join us in our celebration of peace and to appreciate its true spirit and meaning.

Join us in our celebration of quiet practice and reflection to better appreciate Buddha’s enlightenment.

Program
Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 8.00 pm

Special Puja and Chanting of “Namo Tassa...” 108 times

Quiet Session: Sitting & Walking Meditation

(basic instructions will be provided for beginners)

[Session ends at 11.00pm]

Monday May 19, 2008 9.15 am

Wesak Puja and Offering of Lights, Hymns Singing

Bathing of Baby Buddha

“Words of the Buddha” - Talk & Sutta Reading

Blessings by Venerable Sangha Members

Short Performance by Children

11.30am Dana to Venerable Sangha Members [vegetarian ONLY please]

Fellowship Session

[Sessions ends 2.00pm]

For more info, please email kkbc.info@gmail.com

or click here to download our leaflet.

Thank you

Sutta Studies Series

2008-04-22T00:54:00.003+08:00

STARTING APRIL 20, 2008 (To beheld every fortnightly)

Starting from April 20, 2008 KKBC has embarked on an initiative to understand Buddhism through the Suttas.

The Suttas contains the oldest sources of the Buddha's teachings and it is time to learn about the sutta. We began the first session with the DHammacakkapavatanna Sutta.

Come join us every other Sunday for this interesting Sutta Learning session

Sessions starts 0915am with Puja and we conclude with a potluck lunch session at 12.00 pm.

Next session will be on May 4, 2008.

See you at KKBC.

Bhante Kovida

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Dharma Talk and Discussion by Bhante Kovida
Jan 13, 2007

Join us for another enlightening Dharma session with Bhante Kovida at the KKBC, 0915am.

Bhante Kovida

Bhante's schedule Jan - Mar 2008

4 Jan. 2008, Fri 8.00 p.m. Maha Vihara, Brickfields Understanding the Nature of Awakening

5Jan. 2008, Sat. 8.00 p.m. BGF Qi Gong for Stress and Emotional Problems

6 Jan. 2008, Sun 10.00 a.m. Maha Vihara, Brickfields Dependent Co-rising in the Natural World

10 Jan. 2008, Thu 8.00 p.m. Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple Understanding Mental Defilements.

13 Jan 2008, Sun 10.30 a.m. Kota Kemuning Buddhist Center Dhamma Sharing and Discussion.

19 Jan. 2008, Sat 8.00 a.m. Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple One Day Meditation Retreat, ends at 6.00pm

20 Jan 2008, Sun. 10.30 a.m. Kinrara Metta Buddhist Society Understanding and Overcoming family problems with Buddha Dhamma

8 Feb 2008 Friday ) to Poh Ern Shih and/or

28 Feb 2008 Thu ) Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society, Singapore

29 Feb Fri - 5 Mar 2008 Wed. Metta Lodge Buddhist Centre, JB. Meditation Retreat

10-14 Mar 2008 Mon-Fri Wat Chaideeyaram, Bukit Pinang Meditation Retreat (Kedah)

15 Mar 2008, Sat 8.30 p.m. Perlis Buddhist Society, Kangar Dhamma Talk

17 Mar 2008, Mon 8.30 p.m. Kedah Buddhist Association Purification of the Mind in Daily Life

18-23 Mar 2008 Tue - Sun. Vivekavana Solitude Grove, Bukit Berapit, B.M.

About Bhante Kovida
Bhante Kovida grew up on the tropical island of Jamaica, West Indies, of Chinese descent. He immigrated to Canada, studied for a science degree, then traveled overland from Europe to India and Nepal (via Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan) during 1974-1975, where he began the study of Indian history and culture, Hatha Yoga and meditation, classical Indian music, and Buddhism. This journey was to be the most significant event in his life as it fulfilled a deep childhood yearning for travel and adventure, and spiritual understanding.

After two more extended visits to India plus doing some social development work in Sri Lanka, Bhante Kovida took ordination with Venerable Balangoda Anandamaitreya, a noted scholar, teacher and meditation practitioner, in January, 1991.

Bhante Kovida left Sri Lanka towards the end of 1993 and began traveling and sharing the Dharma in the Toronto area with occasional visits to Hamilton, Ottawa, Halifax and Vancouver. He has also visited inmates at Warkworth Correctional Center near Campbelford, Ontario, AIDS patients at the Casey House hospice in Toronto for a period .

Since then Bhante Kovida has been traveling and teaching the Dharma, as well as Hatha Yoga and Qi Gong exercises in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, New Zealand and across Canada .

What's coming up DECEMBER 07 - JANUARY 07

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Sukhi Hotu!

Beginning Dec 15 - 23, we will be taking a little break. That means - no activities. However, on December 30 we will resume with a PotLuck lunch and fellowship where we would like to get together in an informal environment and as well as to appreciate the speakers and those who have supported up during the year.

Please mark your calendars - December 30, 2007. 11.00 at the KKBC. There will be food, fun, games and MUSIC!

Details will be available shortly.

Meanwhile, if you are not aware, we have FINALLY produced our own Buddhist album entitled "True Friends: Sharing the Dharma" You can get a copy on Dec 30.

You might like log on to http://kalyanamitra.wordpress.com/ to check out updates on the album. Exciting things will happen next year!

Meanwhile, check out our cover

Avalokitesvara Empowerment and Fire Puja

2007-10-25T11:35:00.000+08:00

21 October 2007

For those who attended, most of have yet to experience such a ceremony. I guess most of us coming from the English-based Theravada tradition such rituals may seem foreign. However, if we keep an open mind and continue to explore, we will see very significant meaning to the event.

The event started off with writing our names and names of ancestors we would like to dedicate merits of this Puja to. We were later guided to include them with the color cloths we brought along (5 colours) and place them on the offering table with lost of other offerings such as food, leaves, oil etc. The ceremony started with a Puja mostly in Tibetan - what we understood was the chanting of On Mani Padme Hum. The Rinpoche explain - in Chinese, each step among the way. This was good - if we could understand Mandarin.

Anyway it was an interesting experience and wonderful to see the diversity of Buddhist practice. For ALL the photos click here

Those who attened, please fill in captions and comments.

Sukhi Hotu

Dharma Sharing by Bro Kee Tian Joo: October 21, 2007

2007-10-12T16:56:00.000+08:00

Bro Kee will share with us his perspective of Dharma teaching from the Tibetan tradition called "Lam Rim"

He just completed a 2 week retreat in the UK with prominent Tibetan Buddhist masters and has much to share with us. We hope that members will be able to get a prspective of Buddhist teachings from different traditions to realize the cultural richness of the Buddha -Dharma. Bro Kee is also an Exco-member with the KKBC and a praticioner of the Buddha-Dharma.

Session starts at 9.00am with Puja and hymns singing.

For the uninitiated, Lam Rim (Tib: lam "path", rim "stages") is the presentation of Buddhas doctrine of Tibetan Buddhism based on extensions of Atisha's root text A Lamp for the Path.

DO JOIN US and stay for lunch (potluck).

Interesting reading about Lam Rim and Atisha here.

Poshada PUJA (Full Moon & New Moon Puja)

2007-10-11T08:45:00.000+08:00

UPOSATHA PUJA

We have introduced a regular UposathaPuja (Full Moon and New Moon Puja) beginning at 8.30pm.

We will be chanting of the Dhammacakkapavatana Sutta on every New Moon and Full Moon nights at our centre. Our Spiritual Advisor, Rev. Mahinda suggested that we chant this sutta in order to
invoke blessings and protection to help overcome any difficulties that we may face.

Sutta chanting also helps to create positive energy for the centre and the surrounding neighbourhood. We encouraged all members to participate in this meaningful and
auspicious event.

The chanting will begin at 8.30pm.

More on Dhammacakkapavatanna Sutta here and here

More on Uposatha
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/dhamma/sila/uposatha.html
http://www.britannica.com/eb/topic-618711/uposatha

Dharma Sharing Session (Sept 9, 2007)

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Dharma Sharing is an important practice in Buddhism. It is the basis of communication the Dharma, learning from each other - growing together int he spirit of Kalyana Mitrata (Spiritual Friendship).

Join us this Sunday and every 2nd an 4th Sunday of the month to join and share your thoughts and expriences of the Buddha Dharma.

Session starts at 9.15am with Puja followed by Meditation and Hymns singing.

Come join us!

PEACE AT HOME - A Dharma Talk by Dr Alvin Ng

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August 26, 2007 (9.00am)
PEACE AT HOME - A Dharma Talk by Dr Alvin Ng
The rightful place for Peace to grow is at HOME but very often, one encounters challenges and
finds that it is not so easy to practice the Dharma at home. In this session, we will hear from the clinical as well as the practical aspect of the Buddhist experience and approach to family life.

Join us for Puja and meditation at 9.00am preceding the talk.

Sukhi Hotu

PHOTOGraphs: Padmasambhava Home visit (July 29, 2007)

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Sukhi Dharma Friends, Check out the photos here!

August Activities - PEACE & COMPASSION MONTH

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August 2007 starts off meaningfully with the Enlightenment day of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, better known as Guan Shi Yin Pu-sa. Avalokitesvara (loosely translated as "One Who Sees and Hears the Cries of Many") is perhaps the most powerful manifestation of the Buddha's compassion and the doctrine and practice of Metta-Karuna. Avalokitesvara may mean different things to different people but all points to gentleness and compassion. It is indeed timely that we take these values as our expression of the Dharma in the month of August.

The month of August ends with Malaysia's 50th Anniversary of Independence and what better opportunity than to invoke the power of love and compassion, and at the
very least, in our hearts and minds, dedicate peace and harmony to our community and our country at large.

JOIN US and come celebrate with us in talks, discussions, sharing and meditation!

August 5, 2007 (9.00 am)
Dharma Talk by Bro Charlie Chia
The Meaning of Guan Yin - Love and Compassion in Buddhism
Understand the most popular Boddhisatva who has touched the lives of so many all over the world and why Guan-yin or Avalokitesvara is such a powerful representation of Peace and
Compassion

August 12, 2007 (9.00 am)
Dharma Sharing and Discussion
Peace and Compassion in our lives.
How do we find peace in our lives, at work, with our friends and in our families. We feel learning for our experiences through sharing and listening helps us in our spiritual practice. Come join
us to share and learn in the spirit of kalyana-mitrata (spiritual friendship).

August 12, 2007 (9.00 am)
COMPASSION IN ACTION
Participation in Nalanda Buddhist Society’s Food & Fun Fair
We will all be at the Nalanda Buddhist Society to join forces to help raise funds for
Nalanda’s activities in their FOOD AND FUN FAIR. We will be putting up stalls to sell food,
organize games and help out there. There will also be a performance where we will all get on stage and sing! Yes, we all love singing we will sing - for a good cause!

Join us by:
1. Offering food for our stalls
2. Organize games stalls
3. Or just be there…………………..
To contribute please contact Sis Elaine Woon (elainewlc@hotmail.com) or Sis Josephine
Lew (lewjosephine@yahoo.com)

August 26, 2007 (9.00am)
PEACE AT HOME - A Dharma Talk by Dr Alvin Ng
The rightful place for Peace to grow is at HOME but very often, one encounters challenges and
finds that it is not so easy to practice the Dharma at home. In this session, we will hear from the clinical as well as the practical aspect of the Buddhist experience and approach to family life.

Activities for July 2007

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Sukhi Hotu Dharma Friends and wishing you well and happy!

We are now into our third week of our "Hymnspiration" month as we are happy to know that we are all enjoying the hymn singing sessions. It definitely brings a more lively atmosphere to the Puja experience. As such, we are happy to announce that hymn singing will be a permanent feature of our weekly Puja. We would also like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to all who have helped in getting us our very own digital piano. Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!

Moving forward, we invite you to join us in our forthcoming activities:

July 22, 2007 (9.00am) - Dharma Sharing and Hymn Singing
This Sunday we will take time to get to know each other better, share our experience of the Dharma and of course - sing hymns. The children will perform a "sung Puja" and we will have birthday celebrations for all those born in the month of July. Join us and stay for pot-luck lunch!

July 29, 2007 (9.00am) - Visit to Padmasambhava Children's Home
KKBC have been supporting the Padmasambhava orphanage for some time now and have been regularly buying food and provision for them. We feel it is timely that we pay them a visit, engage in fellowship, play games with the children and of course sing hymns and radiate the spirit of hymnspiration! Join us, bring some snacks and stay for lunch. We will begin with Puja as usual at KKBC at 9.00am and immediately after that proceed to Padmasambhava home. We will organize car pool on that day. All those interested to go, please register with Sis. Elaine Woon at 012-3560263.

August 2007 activities
August will be themed Peace & Compassion in conjunction with Guan Yin's (Avalokitesvara) Enlightenment Day on August 1st and National Day on August 31. Details of activities will be announced shortly.

Children's playgroup (ages 2 - 5 years)
We are also please to announce that we will be introducing a Buddhist playgroup on Saturday afternoon from 1 - 2.30pm beginning August 4, 2007 for children aged 2 - 5
years. To sign-up or for more inquiries, please contact Sis Wai Leng at 012-3161271 or email waileng@familyplace.com.my

May you be well and happy and be "hymnspired"!

Dhamma Through Hymns & Devotion

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A Talk by Bro Quek Jin Keat

The Kota Kemuning Buddhist Center is pleased to invite you to a Dharma
Talk this Sunday, July 15th, 2007 titled "Faith, Confidence & Devotion". The talk will be given by Bro. Quek Jin Keat and will start after the morning Puja and meditation at 9.00am.

In line with our theme of the month `Dhamma Through Hymns & Devotion', we have invited Bro. Quek Jin Keat to come and share his knowledge and understanding of this topic. Faith (Saddha) is very important in building one's confidence and clearing all doubts.

Bro. Quek Jin Keat is a Quantity Surveyor by profession and graduated from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. He has been active in teaching Buddhism including Vipassana meditation for more than twenty years. He was also the pioneer in the establishment of Metta Lodge Buddhist Center in Johor Bahru.

Please join us and invite your friends for this interesting talk by Bro. Quek Jin Keat this
Sunday, 15th July, at the Kota Kemuning Buddhist Center (KKBC).

You are also welcome to join in our potluck lunch at 11.30am

"Inspiring Service Through Dharma"

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A Dharma Talk by Dr Tan Ho Soon

The Kota Kemuning Buddhist Center is pleased to invite you to a Dharma Talk this Sunday, July 8th, 2007 entitled "Inspiring Service Through Dhamma". The talk will be given by Dr. Tan Ho Soon and will start after the morning Puja and meditation at 9.00am.

We have invited Dr. Tan Ho Soon to share with us his knowledge on how the Dhamma can give us more inspiration and direction on doing service to the community. Dr. Tan Ho Soon is the founder of the Nalanda Buddhist Society in Seri Kembangan and is currently its advisor. He graduated with a B.A. in Marketing and International Business from the University of Hertfordshire, UK, and MBA from Universiti Putra Malaysia. He continued his Buddhist Studies at the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka where he was awarded a diploma and a M.A. degree. He is an active dharma speaker and will come to share his knowledge with us this coming Sunday.

Please join us for this wonderful talk by Dr. Tan Ho Soon this
Sunday, 8th July, at the Kota Kemuning Buddhist Center (KKBC).

Your are welcome to join us for a POTLUCK Lunch (bring just enough food for your family)

Click here for the rest of JULY Activities

3rd Inter-Dharma School Hymns Singing Competition 2007

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If you have missed our performances during the 3rd Inter-Dharma School Hymns Singing Competition held at the Sri Jayanti Temple in Sentul (June 23, 2007), here they are:

For PICTURES click HERE for photos.

Enjoy the VIDEOS below -

Prize Giving: KKBC Song Group won 2nd Prize

Samanta singing True Friend

Amrita singing Day by Day

KKBC Song Group singing "Beneath the Bodhi Tree"

Wesak Day Musical (2007) Video

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PART1 - A Child is Born (Mahamaya Class)

PART2 - The Naming (Sujata & Rahula Class)

PART3 - His Little Garden (Ananda Class)

PART4 - The 4 Sights (Moggallana Class)

PART5 - Under the Moonlight (Sariputta Class)

PART6 - Siddhartha Taught me the Middle Way (Kassapa Class)

PART7 - Beneath the Bodhi Tree (Kondanna Class and others)

PART8