Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS (3rd February, Sunday)

Announcements / By KL Lau / January 31, 2013 / announcement, prayer, Puja, SJBA, talk, Vipassana

NAMO TASSA BHAGAVATO ARAHATO SAMMA SAMBUDDHASA

1) The Traditional Chinese Medicine Service in SJBA will be off 2 Saturdays, 9th February and 16th February 2013 and will resume on 23rd February. It is another community service for our members and devotees with SJBA arranging with 2 experienced Chinese Physicians qualified in Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment to give treatment to those with certain sicknesses and bodily ache/pain, every Saturday, 9am to 12pm, at SJBA.

2) Our Sunday Dhamma School children, Youth Section and Teen Quest members will be making house calls to bring auspicious New Year greetings and songs, Buddhist hymns and good wishes to the hosts and family. Those who wish to invite them to your homes on 24th February 2013, may book through Sis. Lily at Tel. 03-56348181.

3) SJBA will be organizing the Introduction to Buddhism course from 1 March to 19 April 2013. The course will run for 8 consecutive Fridays from 8.30pm to 10.00pm and will be conducted by Uncle Vijaya, Bro Charlie Chia and Dr Chan Kah Yein. All are welcome. No pre-registration is required. Please contact Sis Lily at 03-56348181 for further details.

2) This morning, Sayadaw U Rewata will lead us in chanting and meditation. Sayadaw U Rewata was born in 1955 in Thonse, Myanmar. He graduated in 1980 with Bachelor of Science at the Rangoon University. He was ordained in 1983. He followed Pariyatti and Patipatti under the guidance of Most Venerable Chanmyay Sayadaw U Janaka Bhivamsa. He has travelled widely to many countries like Japan, USA, Canada, India, etc for missionary work, teaching Metta Bhavana, Vipassana Bhavana, Suttanta Recitations, etc. He served as the Abbot in Hmawbi, Yangon in 2004 to 2006, and also has been the Abbot of the Satipatthana Vipassana Association, Springfield, USA. Sayadaw U Rewata is currently in Subang Jaya Buddhist Association to support its Dhamma missionary work.

May You Be Well & Happy, Always!

Happily we serve,

SJBA Exco
31st January 2013

“SJBA – Your Friendly and Caring Dhamma Centre”

The SJBA – TCM Team

Announcements, Featured / By KL Lau / January 27, 2013 / announcement, Health, Metta, SJBA, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wellness

SJBA-TCM-2013c — SJBA TCM Team of Practitioners and Volunteer Helpers with YB Hannah Yeoh after the opening ceremony. — with Khoo James, Mupemi Slim, Peter Chew, lim chye hong, Hannah Yeoh, Chim Siew Choon, SweeAun Ng, MeeFong Lee, Ooi Chwee Hoon, Cindy Sim and GKew Cheah Lam.

FROM PERCEPTION TO STRESS

Announcements, News and Events / By KL Lau / January 25, 2013 / Billy Tan, Buddha, dhamma, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, NLP, perception, stress, talk

Fellow Mitras,

This Sunday’s Dhamma Talk (27/1/13, 10.00am) is on “FROM PERCEPTION TO STRESS” which is on the Buddha’s Teaching on the Process of Perception (“pañca-khandha”, the 5-aggregates) arise and dissolve, leading to emotional reaction and craving (“tanhā”) that give rise to stress and suffering (“dukkha”), and how we can reduce the harmful effects of stress. The Speaker, Bro. Billy Tan is a Professional Trainer and Business Development Consultant who has trained countless corporate executives and business professionals in more than 20 countries over the past three decades. Bro. Billy is a Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), as well as being certified by the International Association of Counselors and Therapists, USA, in Clinical Hypnotherapy.
In recent years Bro. Billy has conducted several professional training programs for resident and visiting Monks at the Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields, in the areas of Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Professional Presentation, Public Relations, Community Services, Leadership, and Management. In sharing the Dhamma, Bro. Billy researches discoveries from the fields of Neuroscience and Psychology to present teachings of the Buddha from a scientific perspective.
Currently, Bro. Billy offers talks, seminars, workshops and professional training programs to Buddhist community centers and charity organizations.

May you be well and healthy, peaceful and happy.

Happily we serve,
SJBA Exco
24th Jan 2013

ANNOUNCEMENTS (27th January, Sunday)

Announcements / By KL Lau / January 25, 2013 / acupuncture, announcement, dhamma, medicine, prayer, Puja, SJBA, talk, Traditional Chinese Medicine

NAMO TASSA BHAGAVATO ARAHATO SAMMA SAMBUDDHASA

ANNOUNCEMENTS (27th January, Sunday)

1) As another community service for our members and devotees, SJBA has arranged with 2 experienced Chinese Physicians qualified in Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment to give treatment to those with certain sicknesses and bodily ache/pain, every Saturday, 9am to 12pm, at SJBA. Fees are chargeable at RM30 per treatment plus acupuncture and medicine. For further information, please call Bro. Chong Yuan Foong at 012-2677473.

2) This morning’s Dhamma Talk is on “FROM PERCEPTION TO STRESS” which is on the Buddha’s Teaching on the Process of Perception (“pañca-khandha”, the 5-aggregates) arise and dissolve, leading to emotional reaction and craving (“tanhā”) that give rise to stress and suffering (“dukkha”), and how we can reduce the harmful effects of stress. The Speaker, Bro. Billy Tan is a Professional Trainer and Business Development Consultant who has trained countless corporate executives and business professionals in more than 20 countries over the past three decades. Bro. Billy is a Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), as well as being certified by the International Association of Counselors and Therapists, USA, in Clinical Hypnotherapy.
In recent years Bro. Billy has conducted several professional training programs for resident and visiting Monks at the Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields, in the areas of Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Professional Presentation, Public Relations, Community Services, Leadership, and Management. In sharing the Dhamma, Bro. Billy researches discoveries from the fields of Neuroscience and Psychology to present teachings of the Buddha from a scientific perspective.
Currently, Bro. Billy offers talks, seminars, workshops and professional training programs to Buddhist community centers and charity organizations.

May You Be Well & Happy, Always!

Happily we serve,

SJBA Exco
24th January 2013

“SJBA – Your Friendly and Caring Dhamma Centre”

ANNOUNCEMENTS (20th January, Sunday)

Announcements / By KL Lau / January 18, 2013 / announcement, dana, dhamma, donation, meditation, overhead bridge, prayer, retreat, SJBA, talk

NAMO TASSA BHAGAVATO ARAHATO SAMMA SAMBUDDHASA

ANNOUNCEMENTS (20th January, Sunday)

2) This morning’s Dhamma Talk will be given by Sayadaw U Rewata. Sayadaw U Rewata graduated in 1980 with Bachelor of Science at the Rangoon University. He was ordained in 1983. He followed Pariyatti and Patipatti under the guidance of Most Venerable Chanmyay Sayadaw U Janaka Bhivamsa. He has travelled widely to many countries like Japan, USA, Canada, India, etc for missionary work, teaching Metta Bhavana, Vipassana Bhavana, Suttanta Recitations, etc. He has been the Abbot in Hmawbi, Yangon and the Satipatthana Vipassana Association, Springfield, USA. Sayadaw U Rewata is currently in Subang Jaya Buddhist Association to support its Dhamma missionary work.

May You Be Well & Happy, Always!

Happily we serve,

SJBA Exco
18th January 2013

“SJBA – Your Friendly and Caring Dhamma Centre”

Announcements / By KL Lau / January 11, 2013 / announcement, dana, dhamma, donation, meditation, prayer, Puja, retreat, SJBA, talk

NAMO TASSA BHAGAVATO ARAHATO SAMMA SAMBUDDHASA

ANNOUNCEMENTS (13th January, Sunday)

2) Before the Dhamma Talk this morning, let us chant the Mangala Sutta led by SJBA Chantingfarers. Thereafter, we shall invite Sayadaw U Rewata to launch SJBA’s new website.

3) This morning’s (13th January) Dhamma Talk is on “Service to Others” by Bro Tan Siang Chye. Bro. Siang Chye graduated from Kent Institute, UK and with a Master degree from Massey University, New Zealand. He was a former Chairman of the Buddhist Missionary Youth Section and also the parent body, BMSM for one session. He is a striving meditator and has practised under several prominent meditation teachers locally and in New Zealand. Bro. Siang Chye is currently the Chairman of the Dhamma Committee of SJBA.

May You Be Well & Happy, Always!

Happily we serve,

SJBA Exco
10th January 2013

“Fly our Buddhist Flag” 2013 Campaign

Announcements / By KL Lau / January 7, 2013

http://dhammaaid.wix.com/buddhist-flag-2013

“Fly our Buddhist Flag” 2013 Campaign

BE PROUD – FLY OUR BUDDHIST FLAG, WESAK 2013

Buddhists of Malaysia

This Wesak 2013, let us fly the Buddhist Flag from our house on Wesak Eve and Wesak Day.

Let this beautiful banner flutter from the roofs and windows of houses, condos and shops all across this country. Drape it across your gate or fence. Lift it up in your garden. Join us to make this campaign a success. Let the Buddhist Flag be seen.

When we gaze at the Buddhist Flag, we see a potent symbol of faith, global unity and world peace. The colours of the flag symbolizes the Buddhist ideals of compassion, purity and wisdom and the blessings that come from the all encompassing truth of Dhamma.

Where to buy your Flags

Note: Size and quality of flags may vary between retailers

Nalanda Centre ( www.nalanda.org.my)

3357, Jalan 18/31, Taman Sri Serdang, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel : 8938 1500 / 8938 1501 Fax no. 8938 1502
Ready Stock, retails at RM19 each

This Project is supported by the following organisations:

Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia

Contract Manufacturers

Note: Size and quality of flags may vary between manufacturers

1. Nalanda Centre ( www.nalanda.org.my)

3357, Jalan 18/31, Taman Sri Serdang, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel : 8938 1500 ( Sis Ruby)

2. Cheong Hing Flag Maker Sdn Bhd
No.79, Jalan Jejaka 9, Taman Maluri, 55100 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tel：92851390 Fax：92854395

Contact: Miss Ning

What you can do

Ask your Society to buy in bulk
Spread the word to friends and relatives
Fly Our Flag
Join us on Facebook. click the badge below

Why “Fly Our Buddhist Flag”

To honour the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha
As a show of unity and solidarity between Buddhists of all traditions
to increase the visibility of the Buddhist Community in our society

Links

The International Buddhist Flag

Official Opening of Overhead Pedestrian Bridge in front SJBA

Announcements / By KL Lau / January 5, 2013 / Menteri Besar, overhead bridge, pedestrian, SJBA

Fellow Brothers and Sisters in the Dhamma,

We are pleased to inform that the Menteri Besar of Selangor, Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim, will be officiating the opening of the pedestrian bridge in front of Subang Jaya Buddhist Association (SJBA) on 10th January 2013, Thursday, 10am.

SJBA cordially invite you, family and friends to come and witness this happy occasion as well as to show our appreciation for the completion of the bridge that brings relief to some of our traffic and parking problems as well as minimising the risk of life of our devotees crossing Jalan Kewajipan to and fro our Vihara.

If you need further information, please call Bro Chim at 019-3364792.

Your presence would be much appreciated.
With metta,
Chim

ANNOUNCEMENTS (6th January, Sunday)

Announcements / By KL Lau / January 4, 2013 / announcement, dana, dhamma, donation, meditation, prayer, Puja, retreat, SJBA, talk

NAMO TASSA BHAGAVATO ARAHATO SAMMA SAMBUDDHASA

ANNOUNCEMENTS (6th January, Sunday)

2) Ven. Sayadaw U Rewata will lead us this morning (6th January) in chanting and meditation to cultivate our mind and spiritual well-being. Sayadaw U Rewata was born in 1955 in Thonse, Myanmar. He graduated in 1980 with Bachelor of Science at the Rangoon University. He was ordained in 1983. He followed Pariyatti and Patipatti under the guidance of Most Venerable Chanmyay Sayadaw U Janaka Bhivamsa. He has travelled widely to many countries like Japan, USA, Canada, India, etc for missionary work, teaching Metta Bhavana, Vipassana Bhavana, Suttanta Recitations, etc. He had served as the Abbot in Hmawbi, Yangon in 2004 to 2006, and Abbot of the Satipatthana Vipassana Association, Springfield, USA. Sayadaw U Rewata is currently in Subang Jaya Buddhist Association to support its Dhamma missionary work.

May You Be Well & Happy, Always!

Happily we serve,

SJBA Exco
3rd January 2013

“SJBA – Your Friendly and Caring Dhamma Centre”

ANNOUNCEMENTS (30th December, Sunday)

Announcements / By KL Lau / December 28, 2012 / announcement, dana, dhamma, donation, meditation, prayer, Puja, retreat, SJBA, talk

NAMO TASSA BHAGAVATO ARAHATO SAMMA SAMBUDDHASA

ANNOUNCEMENTS (30th December, Sunday)

1) SJBA is organizing a New Year Eve Blessing Night cum Charity Countdown (in assistance of the Persatuan Kebajikan Kanak-kanak Kurang Upaya) on December 31, 2012 (Monday) to usher in 2013. It is a good time for all of us to get together to reinforce our fellowship, show our care for the less fortunate, and at the same time to reflect on our deeds, and make aspirations to continue to improve ourselves in the upcoming year. The program shall begin at 8.30pm with Buddha Puja, Chanting & Blessings by the Sangha, sing-a-long Buddhist Hymns, Reflection on 2012 and making Aspirations for 2013, followed by refreshment (satay, mee siam, bubur cha cha, etc), karaoke fund-raising and countdown, accompanied by some fireworks, to usher in the New Year. (Lighting of Blessing Oil Lamp will commence at 9.00am at the Vihara).

Please bring your family and friends to join us to usher in a better year. Karaoke enthusiasts are requested to bring their favorite discs.

2) This morning’s (30th Dec) Dhamma Talk is on “Being Wealthy and Well” by Sis Tan Yee Yong. Sis Yee Yong has been very active in the Buddhist Youth activities since the 80s. She was a former Chairperson of SJBA Youth Section and has served in SJBA Dhamma Committee since the 90s. She is also a hospice volunteer. She graduated with BSc and MBA, and also has a Diploma (BAPU) and MA in Buddhist Studies (IBC).

May You Be Well & Happy, Always!

Happily we serve,

SJBA Exco

27th December 2012