BUBS Activities Update – from 31 August 2010
1. Sunday Puja and Screening of the “Unmistaken Child” on 5 September at 9.00 a.m The documentary is about Geshe Tenzin Zopa’s search for the reincarnation
of his beloved teacher. Watch the documentary trailer by clicking
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy9AFwvzmok In this September, Geshe Tenzin Zopa will speak during the World Business Conference 2010 in
Kuala Lumpur. Speakers invited for the WBC 2010 include Ven. Thich Nhat
Hanh, Ven. Wei Wu, Dr. Roshi Joan and others. The prominent speakers from around the world will allow you to tap into
their deep knowledge and practical experience on the fields such as
meditation for prisoners, death and dying, terrorism and violence, refugee
and immigrant work, environmental protection and many more. More about WBC
2010, please log onto www.wbc.my For details, please contact Sis. YY Kow at 012-3453829
2. Inter-Dharma School Hymn Singing Competition- 4 & 5 September 2010,7 to 10 p.m.
The competition for the Primary School category is on 4 Sept and 5 September is for the Secondary School. Both events will be at Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS). Please refer to our previous mail for the program and map to SABS.
Your support and participation at the event is most appreciated.
For details, please contact Sis. Poh Liew: 016 -2019268
3. Sutta chanting on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 at 8.30 p.m led by Ven Upananda
The chanting programme for September is as follows:
a. 8 September 2010, Wednesday – New Moon chanting led by Rev.Sumedha.
a. 14 September 2010, Tuesday – Birthday chanting led by Bro Kho.
a. 22 September 2010, Wednesday – Full Moon chanting led by Rev. Sumedha
b. 29 September 2010 -Tuesday- Sutta chanting led by Rev. Upananda
For further details, please contact Sis.Pat Boey: 017-8731002
4. 4th Induction Course – Sunday,19 September 2010
The 4th Induction course will be on Sunday, 19 September 2010 from 3 to 6 p.m. New membership applicants who have yet to attend any of the Induction Courses are advised to do so. Please register with our Sunday Counter or our Vihara office or email to
victor@victorwan.com. For details , please contact Bro. Victor Wan: 012-3660763
5. Mooncake/Mid Autumn Festival Celebration- Saturday, 18 September 2010
Join us for a night of fun and fellowship
Time : 7.00 pm
Venue: UBV
Dinner: Pot luck (each to bring a dish)
Programme include performance by the DS, lantern parade etc.
Children are requested to bring their own lanterns and candles for the lantern parade
There will be best lantern competition and lantern riddle games.
If you wish to help in the above program, please contact Sis Sally Lee: 012-2227000
Also please contact Sis. Sally Lee to let her know the dish you are bringing so that she can plan the menu.
For details of the event, contact Bro. KK Wong: 012-3892733
6. Dhamma School – Re-Registration of students for 2011 All existing students from ages 4 to 16 years old who wish to continue with Dhamma School in 2011 are required to re-register. Re-registration counter will be open every Sundays from 19 Sep to 10 Oct 2010. Attached the DS reregistration form.
As the Dhamma School is only for members’ children, members are advised to update your membership arrears (if any). To check on the status of your membership, please contact Maureen Lee at UBV Office, 03-77106010 during office hours. For further info on the DS reregistration,please contact Sis Joanne Wong: 012-3756480 or Sis. Jane Law : 012-3030728.
7. Buddhism Course (Module 2)- starting on 3 October 2010
The Buddhism Course (Module 2) will be held for 3 Sunday starting on 3 October from 3 to 6 p.m.Members and friends especially those who have completed Module 1 are strongly encouraged to register for Module 2. Attached the flyer and registration form for your further action. Please mail your completed registration form to Bro Phang Ah Lek at phangahlek@gmail.com or fax to Vihara Office at 03-77106012.
For details, please contact Bro. Phang Ah Lek: 013-3642288.
8. Dhamma talk by Ven Thubten Chodron on Friday, 24 September 2010 Title: How to Live in the Present Moment? Time: 8 p.m
Venue: Buddhacetiya Hall, UBV
About the Speaker
Born in 1950, Thubten Chodron grew up near Los Angeles. She graduated with a B.A. in History from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1971. After travelling through Europe, North Africa and Asia for one and a half years, she received a teaching credential and went to the University of Southern California to do post-graduate work in Education while working as a teacher in the Los Angeles City School System.In 1975, she attended a meditation course given by Ven. Lama Yeshe and Ven. Zopa Rinpoche, and subsequently went to their monastery in Nepal to continue to study and practice Buddha’s teachings. In 1977, she received the sramanerika (novice) ordination, and in 1986, received bhikshuni (full) ordination in Taiwan. She studied and practiced Buddhism of the Tibetan tradition for many years in India and Nepal under the guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tsenzhap Serkong Rinpoche, Zopa Rinpoche and other Tibetan masters for many years. Ven. Chodron travels worldwide to teach the Dharma: North America, Latin America, Israel, Singapore, Malaysia, and former communist countries.She is founder and Abbess of Sravasti Abbey, a Buddhist monastery near Newport, Washington.
See below for additional regular activities
1. Vipassana ( Insight) Meditation every Thursday at 8.30 p.m at Sati Room, M Floor led by Bro. Leong Kok Wai. Members and friends who are new to Vipassana meditation are also encouraged to attend.
For further details, contact Bro. Boey Kok Soon: 017-8731002.
2. Metta (Loving -kindness) Meditation every Friday at 8.30 p.m and every Saturday at 3.30 p.m at Buddhacetiya Hall.
For further details, contact Bro. Phang Ah Lek:013-3642288
3. Fellowship walk on every first Saturday of the month at Bukit Kiara. Please meet at the guard house just after the car park between 7.00 to 7.15 am. For details, contact Sis. Mee Ying: 012-6399148.
May the Blessings of the Triple Gem be with you and your family always.
“A family that prays together stays together”
metta
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