Dear Brothers & Sisters in the Dhamma,

May you be well and happy!

Welcome to join this week’s Dhamma Activities at KMBS:

1) SPECIAL DHAMMA TALK ON 9 MARCH 2010, TUESDAY

There will be a special Dhamma Talk this Tuesday:

Date:  9 March 2010

Time:  8.30pm - 10.00pm

Topic:  A Healthy Body And Mind

Speaker:  Ven Dr T Sangharatana Nayaka Maha Thera

Biodata of Venerable Dr Talawe Sangharatana Thera

Venerable Dr T. Sangharatana Nayaka Maha Thera has served in many capacities both in Sri Lanka and abroad. While in India, the Venerable was a founding member of the Maha Mahinda Dhammaduta Propagating Society which works among the lower strata of the Indian community in socio-welfare work. Venerable is also the Chief Abbot of the Patiramba Temple in Bentota, Sri Lanka and the founder of the Bentota Buddhist Social Welfare Institution. Through these organizations, village socio-welfare programs such as English library, free tuition classes and interest free micro credit for cottage industries and entrepreneurship are conducted to uplift the rural community.

The Venerable has authored several books. Amongst them are Poems for Children, Devotional Songs for Children, Maharashta Buddhist in India and Buddhism - The Thirst Quencher. Bhante is in Malaysia for a Dhammadutta tour at the invitation of the Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields. The Vihara is working closely with the Venerable in India to set up an Untouchable Community Training center and Buddhist temple in Karnataka State in 2009.

2) FRIDAY DHAMMA TALK ON 12 MARCH 2010, FRIDAY

There will be a Dhamma Talk this Friday.

Date   :  12 March 2010, Friday

Time   :  8.30 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.

Series : Living Message of Dhammapada

Topic  :  DP 273, 274 – The Path to Ultimate Happiness

Speaker :   Bro. Tan Huat Chye

The Dhammapada is a work familiar to every devout Buddhist and to every serious student of Buddhism. This small collection of 423 verses on the Buddha’s doctrine is so rich in insights that it might be considered the perfect compendium of the Dhamma in its practical dimensions. In the countries of Theravada Buddhism the Dhammapada is regarded as an inexhaustible source of guidance and spiritual inspiration, as the wise counselor to which to turn for help in resolving the difficult moral and personal problems inescapable in daily life. Just as the Buddha is looked upon as the human kalyanamitta or spiritual friend par excellence, so the Dhammapada is looked upon as the scriptural kalyanamitta par excellence, a small embodiment in verse of the boundless wisdom and great compassion of the Master. To draw out the living message of any great spiritual classic, we have to make an application of those teachings to ourselves in our present condition and daily living. To help us to accomplish this goal, we have invited skillful dhamma speakers to share the dhamma light of “The Living Message of Dhammapada.”

Biodata of Bro. Tan Huat Chye

Bro. Tan Huat Chye is currently running his own consulting business in providing Human Capital solutions to both local companies and multinationals. Prior to this, he was the Group GM for Organisational Development of a successful conglomerate company in Malaysia and also the Senior Vice-President of Human Resources for Great Eastern Life.  He has been active in the buddhist circle for many years since his secondary days.  He is one of the Founding President of KMBS.  He is a regular and reknown Dhamma speaker who have given numerous talks in various part of Malaysia. In addition, he is also a talented musician who has written many Commercial songs & popular Buddhist hymns and some of these hymns were being produced in the Wayfarers albums. Huat Chye has also written and produced 3 Chinese Buddhist Hymns Albums in 1998 (Yi Can Deng) 1992 (Hui Deng) and 1994 (Deng).

3) SUNDAY SCHOOL, SUNDAY SERVICE AND SUNDAY DHAMMA TALK ON 14 MARCH 2010

There will be a Sunday School, Sunday Service and Sunday Dhamma Talk this Sunday.

Program:

9.30 a.m.   :  Buddha Puja

10.15 a.m.   :  Refreshment

10.30 a.m. : Dhamma Talk by Bro. Wong Tin Song

Topic: Ten Parami Series

Sacca - The Perfection of Truthfulness

11.30 a.m. :   Q & A

Biodata of Bro. Wong Tin Song:

Bro Wong Tin Song is a well-known and well-liked Dhamma speaker who has been giving talks regularly at various Buddhist centres/temples.  Besides giving talks, he has also contributed to the Buddhist community in many ways.  Bro He also played an important role in spreading the the Dhamma to the youth community.  For example, he has organized Dhamma classes to the Monfort Boys Town School, organized holiday camps for secondary school children and giving regular Dhamma talks in universities.

4)      OLD NEWSPAPER RECYCLING DAY ON 14 MARCH 2010 (SUNDAY)

Please be informed that next Sunday, 14 March, 2010, will be the “old newspaper recycling day”.   As usual, kindly bring all your old newspapers, old magazines and old books etc. to KMBS centre.  All proceeds will go to Sunday Dhamma School fund.

5) VOICE TRAINING LESSON ON 14 MARCH 2010

There will be a vocal training session on the 14 March 2010 from 12 noon to 1.30 pm by Sis Ee Wen for ALL members and Dharma friends. Sunday School children and teenagers who wish to participate in the 2010 Hymn Singing Competition are strongly encouraged to attend this training session. For further information, kindly contact Sis Jenny (012-200 9050).

6) VISIT TO TUNG SING SENIOR CITIZENS HOME 0N 21 MARCH 2010, SUNDAY

KMBS is organizing a visit to the Tung Sing Senior Citizens Home on 21 March 2010.For devotees and their family members who wish to participate, kindly gather at KMBS centre before 9.30 a.m. We will leave KMBS centre sharp 9.45 am. For further information, kindly contact Sis Lai Kuan (013-399 7726) or Sis Karen (012-365 1388).

7)      MALAYSIAN BUDDHISTS HAITI RELIEF FUND

KMBS is one of the participating organizing committee together with 45 Buddhist Organizations from Klang Valley, Melaka, Penang and Sarawak responded with spontaneously to call by our Spiritual Advisor, The Most Venerable B Sri Saranankara Nayaka Maha Thera the Chief Monk of Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple and Chief Monk (Judiciary) of Malaysia to come together and help out in the catastrophe that hit Haiti on 12 Jan 2010.

The following activities have been planned by the Organizing Committee:

1.      Mass Lighting of Oil Lamp

2.      The Sound of Compassion Concert on 18 April 2010

Please contact Bro David Tan and Bro KC Tan for the Oil Lamp Coupons and Concert tickets. You also can purchase the Concert Ticket at Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple or contact Sis Julie Tan one of the Organizing Secretariat Team for further information

Members and Friends of KMBS are encouraged to join the following Temples or Centres for the Chanting and Lighting of the Oil Lamp for the well being and happiness of the people of Haiti:

10 March 2010, Wed.

8.00pm at Sakyamuni Dhamma Centre, Taman Kanagapuram, Jalan Kelang Lama, K Lumpur

16 March 2010, Tue.

7.30 pm at Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur

8.00pm at Shah Alam Buddhist Society, Bukit Rimau, Shah Alam

27 March 2010, Sat

8.00pm Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Monastery, Jenjarom, Selangor

7.00pm BMSM, Shah Alam, Kota Kemuning

11 April 2010, Sun

8.00am at Subang Jaya Buddhist Association, Subang Jaya

30 MARCH 2010, TUE. – SIMULTANEOUS CHANTING OF PARITTA

7.30pm at Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul and other organizing Temples

Kindly checkout www.bovis.tv/helphaiti for further information or join the official Facebook page i.e. Malaysian Buddhists Haiti Relief Fund for the updates and photos.

Please read the following links for the last Saturday, 27 Feb 2010 Press Conference:

The Star - http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/3/2/central/5767486&sec=central

Sin Chew Daily - http://mykampung.sinchew.com.my/node/94180

Buddhist Channel Tv: http://www.buddhistchannel.tv./index.php?id=56,8957,0,0,1,0

All are welcome!  Please bring along your family and friends.

May the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem be with you and your family always.

Regards with Metta,

Chew Leong Aik

HP: +6 012-372 7033

www.kinrarametta.org

Dear Brothers & Sisters in the Dhamma,

May you be well and happy!

Welcome to join this week Dhamma Activities at KMBS:

1) WEEKLY FRIDAY TALK 5 MARCH 2010 BY BRO. TOM HEN

This Friday Dhamma Talk will be by Bro Tom Hen on the Living Message of Dhammapada

Date    :  5 March 2010, Friday

Time   :  8.30pm to 10.00pm

Series :  Living Message of Dhammapada

Topic  : DP V 183 – Avoid All Evil to Cultivate Good and to Cleanse One’s Own Mind

Similar verses: (DP vv. 231-234) Avoid all evil by exercise self-control over body, speech and mind (DP vv.246-247) Five moral precepts (DP vv. 129-130) Do unto others as you would have others do unto to you (DP vv. 54, 304, 59) The scent of virtue, the superior human quality (DP vv. 331-333) Good is acquisition of wisdom

The Dhammapada is a work familiar to every devout Buddhist and to every serious student of Buddhism. This small collection of 423 verses on the Buddha’s doctrine is so rich in insights that it might be considered the perfect compendium of the Dhamma in its practical dimensions. In the countries of Theravada Buddhism the Dhammapada is regarded as an inexhaustible source of guidance and spiritual inspiration, as the wise counselor to which to turn for help in resolving the difficult moral and personal problems inescapable in daily life. Just as the Buddha is looked upon as the human kalyanamitta or spiritual friend par excellence, so the Dhammapada is looked upon as the scriptural kalyanamitta par excellence, a small embodiment in verse of the boundless wisdom and great compassion of the Master. To draw out the living message of any great spiritual classic, we have to make an application of those teachings to ourselves in our present condition and daily living. To help us to accomplish this goal, we have invited skillful dhamma speakers to share the dhamma light of “The Living Message of Dhammapada.”

Come to listen to our new series of Friday talks!

Biodata of Bro Tom Hen:

Bro. Tom Hen is currently working as a Business Development Manager in an IT software company.  He is an aspiring Dhamma speaker who has started giving talks especially to the youth group at various Buddhist centres/temples in Klang valley such as Brickfields Maha Vihara, Nalanda Buddhist Society, and Kajang BMS.  Currently, he is the Exco member of KMBS.

2) KMBS 6^TH AGM ON 7 MARCH 2010, 9.30 AM AT KMBS CENTRE

Please be informed that KMBS 6^th AGM will be held on 7 March 2010 at 9.30 am. All members are encouraged to attend the AGM. Please give your valuable votes and support.

DATE    : 7 MARCH 2010

TIME     : 9.30 AM

VENUE : KMBS CENTRE

Please bring along KMBS Annual Report and Audited Statement of Accounts 2009. Kindly settle your dues (if any) before the AGM or at the Registration Counter. Light Refreshment will be served after the AGM

Your attendance and support is much appreciated.

3)   SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTING ON 7 MARCH 2010

The will be a Sunday School outing on 7 March 2010.

4)  SPECIAL DHAMMA TALK BY BHANTE T SANGKARATANA ON NEXT TUESDAY, 9 MARCH 2010 AT 8.30PM

There will be a special Dhamma Talk by Bhante Dr T Sangharatana Nayaka Maha Thera on 9 March 2010, Tuesday, 8.30pm at KMBS Centre.

Date     :  9 March 2010, Tuesday
Time    :  8.30pm - 10.00 pm
Topic   :

Speaker :   Bhante Dr T Sangharatana Nayaka Maha Thera

Biodata of Venerable Dr Talawe Sangharatana Thera

Venerable Dr T. Sangharatana Nayaka Maha Thera has served in many capacities both in Sri Lanka and abroad. While in India, the Venerable was a founding member of the Maha Mahinda Dhammaduta Propagating Society which works among the lower strata of the Indian community in socio-welfare work. Venerable is also the Chief Abbot of the Patiramba Temple in Bentota, Sri Lanka and the founder of the Bentota Buddhist Social Welfare Institution. Through these organizations, village socio-welfare programs such as English library, free tuition classes and interest free micro credit for cottage industries and entrepreneurship are conducted to uplift the rural community.

The Venerable has authored several books. Amongst them are Poems for Children, Devotional Songs for Children, Maharashta Buddhist in India and Buddhism - The Thirst Quencher. Bhante is in Malaysia for a Dhammadutta tour at the invitation of the Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields. The Vihara is working closely with the Venerable in India to set up an Untouchable Community Training center and Buddhist temple in Karnataka State in 2009.

5) MALAYSIAN BUDDHISTS HAITI RELIEF FUND

KMBS is one of the participating organizing committee together with 45 Buddhist Organizations from Klang Valley, Melaka, Penang and Sarawak responded with spontaneously to call by our Spiritual Advisor, The Most Venerable B Sri Saranankara Nayaka Maha Thera the Chief Monk of Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple and Chief Monk (Judiciary) of Malaysia to come together and help out in the catastrophe that hit Haiti on 12 Jan 2010.

The following activities have been planned by the Organizing Committee:

1. Mass Lighting of Oil Lamp

2. The Sound of Compassion Concert on 18 April 2010

Please contact Bro David Tan and Bro KC Tan for the Oil Lamp Coupons and Concert tickets. You also can purchase the Concert Ticket at Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple or contact Sis Julie Tan one of the Organizing Secretariat Team for further information

Members and Friends of KMBS are encouraged to join the following Temples or Centres for the Chanting and Lighting of the Oil Lamp for the well being and happiness of the people of Haiti:

1) 10 March 2010, Wed.

8.00pm at Sakyamuni Dhamma Centre, Taman Kanagapuram, Jalan Kelang Lama, K Lumpur

2) 16 March 2010, Tue,.

8.00pm at Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur

8.00pm at Shah Alam Buddhist Society, Bukit Rimau, Shah Alam

3) 27 March 2010, Sat

8.00pm Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Monastery, Jenjarom, Selangor

7.00pm BMSM, Shah Alam, Kota Kemuning

4) 11 April 2010, Sun

8.00am at Subang Jaya Buddhist Association, Subang Jaya

5) 30 MARCH 2010, TUE. – SIMULTANEOUS CHANTING OF PARITTA

7.30pm at Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul and other organizing Temples

Kindly checkout www.bovis.tv/helphaiti for further information or join the official Facebook page i.e. Malaysian Buddhists Haiti Relief Fund for the updates and photos.

Please read the following links for the last Saturday, 27 Feb 2010 Press Conference:

The Star - http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/3/2/central/5767486&sec=central

Sin Chew Daily - http://mykampung.sinchew.com.my/node/94180

Buddhist Channel Tv: http://www.buddhistchannel.tv./index.php?id=56,8957,0,0,1,0

6) OLD NEWSPAPER RECYCLING DAY ON 14 MARCH 2010 (SUNDAY)

Please be informed that next Sunday, 14 March, 2010, will be the “old newspaper recycling day”. As usual, kindly bring all your old newspapers, old magazines and old books etc. to KMBS centre. All proceeds will go to Sunday Dhamma School fund.

7) BGF 24th Effective Speaking Course 2010

Members and Friends of KMBS are encouraged to attend the Effective Speaking Course organized by BGF from 6 March 2010 to 1 May 2010.

All are welcome! Please bring along your family and friends.

May the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem be with you and your family always.

Regards with Metta,

Julie Tan

HP: +6 016-270 2120

www.bovis.tv/helphaiti

Dear Brothers & Sisters in the Dhamma,

May you be well and happy!

Announcement from 8 to 28 Feb 2010:

1) CENTRE CLOSED FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR FROM 12 FEB TO 20 FEB 2010

Please be inform that there will be no Friday Dhamma Talks on 12 Feb and 19 Feb 2010 and also no Sunday Dhamma School on 14 Feb due to Chinese New Year Holidays. Friday Dhamma Talk will be resumed on 26 Feb 2010.

KMBS would like to take this opportunity to wish all Members and Friends of KMBS “A Very Happy and Prosperous Chinese New Year!

新年快乐 xīn nián kuài lè 恭喜发财 gōng xǐ fā cái

2) SUNDAY SCHOOL, SUNDAY SERVICE AND DHAMMA TALK ON 21 FEB 2010

The will be a Sunday School, Sunday Service and Dhamm Talk on Sunday, 21 Feb. 2010 at KMBS Centre. The Sunday Service program is as below:

Program : 9.30 am - Buddha Puja

10.00 am - Hymns

10.15 am - Refreshment

10.30 am - Dhamma Talk

11.30 am - Q & A

11.45 am - End

3) FRIDAY DHAMMA TALK , 26 FEB. 2010 BY VEN. SUMEDHA

The Friday Dhamma Talk on 26 Feb 2010 will be by Ven. Sumedha

Date : 26 Feb 2010, Friday

Time : 8.30pm to 10.00pm

Topic : Auspicious Blessing of Mangala Sutta

Biodata of Ven. Sumedha:

Rev.B.Sumedha is a Sri Lankan Buddhist monk. He was ordained in 1993 and recieved his higher ordination in 2003. He is also Psychology graduate from the University of Peradeniya , Sri Lanka . He has served as a student counselor and conducted safe-parenting programs in Sri Lanka . He is currently doing his masters in counseling psychology here in Malaysia .

4) CHINESE NEW YEAR CAROLING 27 FEB. 2010

KMBS SDS is organizing house-to-house caroling on the 27 February 2010. They will be singing Chinese New Year songs and bringing with them their own brand of ‘yang’ energy. If you are interested to invite these young smiling happy kalyana mitras into your homes on that day, kindly contact Sis Jenny at 012-2009050 or Sis Karen at 012-3651388 for further details

5) CHINESE NEW YEAR GATHERING 28 FEB 2010 SUNDAY FROM 9.30AM TO 12 NOON

KMBS is organising a Chinese New Year gathering on 28 February, 2010 (Sunday) from 9.30am to 1.00pm at KMBS centre.

All are welcome so do bring along your familiy, friends and neighbours to join us in this joyous occasion
as there will be lots of fun, cheer and goodwill. Members and devotees are also encouraged to bring some
food to share with their friends.

There will also be a visit to an old folks’ welfare home in the afternoon. We hope to be able to share some festive cheer and to perform some dana (angpows or requisites) to the inmates of the home. For those interested, kindly fill in your name and contact number on the form posted on the notice board.

Program for the day is as follows:

09.30 am Arrival of devotees

09.45 am Buddha Puja

10.00 am Recitation and reflection on the Mangala Sutta

10.30 am New Year message by Bro David Tan (KMBS president)

10.35 am Potluck Brunch (non-vegetarian)

11.30 am CNY performance by KMBS Sunday Dhamma School

12 noon CNY Sing-along session

12.30 pm Transference of Merits

Cleaning up of premises

May the 2010 TIGER roar with much gusto into our lives- PEACE, GOOD HEALTH and HAPPINESS!

6) KMBS 6^TH AGM ON 7 MARCH 2010, 9.30 AM AT KMBS CENTRE

Please be informed that KMBS 6^th AGM will be held on 7 March 2010 at 9.30 am. All members are encouraged to attend the AGM. Please give your valuable votes and support.

DATE : 7 MARCH 2010

TIME : 9.30 AM

VENUE : KMBS CENTRE

Kindly confirm your attendance not later than 2 March 2010 to Hon. Secretary Sis Julie Tan by SMS, email or send the Reply Slip by fax as to give us an indication on the number of attendees in complying with quorum’s requirement and preparation of the refreshment.

Your attendance is much appreciated.

All are welcome! Please bring along your family and friends.

May the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem be with you and your family always.

Regards with Metta,

Julie Tan

HP: +6 016-270 2120

www.kinrarametta.org

Dear Brothers & Sisters in the Dhamma,

May you be well and happy!

Welcome to join this week Dhamma Activities at KMBS

1) THIS FRIDAY, 5 FEB. 2010 DHAMMA TALK BY BRO TOM HEN

This Friday Dhamma Talk will be by Bro Tom Hen

Date : 5 Feb 2010, Friday

Time : 8.30pm to 10.00pm

Series : The Skillful Mean: To All Who Live and Work

Topic : “Improve Our Well Being through Simple and Easy Meditation”

Biodata of Bro Tom Hen:

Bro. Tom Hen is currently working as a Business Development Manager in an IT software company.  He is an aspiring Dhamma speaker who has started giving talks especially to the youth group at various Buddhist centres/temples in Klang valley such as Brickfields Maha Vihara, Nalanda Buddhist Society, and Kajang BMS.  Currently, he is the Exco member of KMBS.

2) SUNDAY SCHOOL, SUNDAY SERVICE AND DHAMMA TALK THIS SUNDAY 7 FEB.

The will be a Sunday School, Sunday Service and Dhamm Talk by Bro KC Tan on this Sunday, 7 Feb. 2010 at KMBS Centre. The Sunday Service program is as below:

Program : 9.30 am - Buddha Puja

10.00 am - Hymns

10.15 am - Refreshment

10.30 am - Dhamma Talk by Bro KC Tan

Topic: My Encounter With Dhamma

11.30 am - Q & A

11.45 am - End

3) Fund-Raising Activities by KMBS Sunday Dhamma School (SDS)

KMBS Sunday Dhamma School (SDS) is having a series of fund-raising activities this month. The purpose of this fund-raising campaign is two-fold: to help the Haiti Earthquake victims and to support their own activities. The fund-raising activities include:

1. ‘Double Happiness’ Chinese New Year delicacies sales, 7^th February 2010

Murugu, chinese sausages (‘lap cheong’), and ‘ba kua’ are up for sale this Sunday, 7^th February during the Sunday School. This is a great opportunity for you to create Double Happiness ~ to buy as gifts for your family & friends and to perform charity!!!

2. ‘Car Wash For A Good Cause’, 7^th February 2010

KMBS SDS is organizing a ‘Car Wash For A Good Cause’ campaign this Sunday, 7^th February during the Sunday School. It costs only RM8. Come and support this meaningful activity and at the same time, give your car a shiny clean look to usher the Year of Tiger!!!

3. Chinese New Year Caroling, 27^th February 2010.

KMBS SDS is organizing house-to-house caroling on the 27 February 2010. They will be singing Chinese New Year songs and bringing with them their own brand of ‘yang’ energy. If you are interested to invite these young smiling happy kalyana mitras into your homes on that day, kindly contact Sis Jenny at 012-2009050 or Sis Karen at 012-3651388 for further details.

We look forward to your support for these fund-raising activities!

3) CHINESE NEW YEAR GATHERING 28 FEB 2010, SUNDAY FROM 9.30 AM TO 12 NOON

KMBS is organising a Chinese New Year gathering on 28 February, 2010 (Sunday) from 9.30am to 1.00pm at KMBS centre.

All are welcome so do bring along your familiy, friends and neighbours to join us in this joyous occasion
as there will be lots of fun, cheer and goodwill. Members and devotees are also encouraged to bring some
food to share with their friends.

There will also be a visit to an old folks’ welfare home in the afternoon. We hope to be able to share some festive cheer and to perform some dana (angpows or requisites) to the inmates of the home. For those interested, kindly fill in your name and contact number on the form posted on the notice board.

Program for the day is as follows:

09.30 am Arrival of devotees

09.45 am Buddha Puja

10.00 am Recitation and reflection on the Mangala Sutta

10.30 am New Year message by Bro David Tan (KMBS president)

10.35 am Potluck Brunch (non-vegetarian)

11.30 am CNY performance by KMBS Sunday Dhamma School

12 noon CNY Sing-along session

12.30 pm Transference of Merits

Cleaning up of premises

May the 2010 TIGER roar with much gusto into our lives- PEACE, GOOD HEALTH and HAPPINESS!

All are welcome! Please bring along your family and friends.

May the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem be with you and your family always.

Regards with Metta,

Julie Tan

HP: +6 016-270 2120

www.kinrarametta.org

Dear Brothers & Sisters in the Dhamma,

May you be well and happy!

Welcome to join this week Dhamma Activities at KMBS:

1) SPECIAL DHAMMA TALKS BY BHANTE UPANANDA ON THIS FRIDAY, 29 JAN. 2010

There will be a Special Dhamma Talk by Bhante Upananda this Friday

Date : 29 January 2010, Friday

Time : 8.30pm to 10.00pm

Topic : The Threshold Scenario: Karmic Metal balls and Resolution Magnet,

Insights of Last Breath of Life

** Please try to attend Bhante Upananda’s talk this Friday if you missed the previous talks **

Bhante’s Profile:

An ordained Buddhist monk for 29 years, Bhante Upananda (The Reverend Upananda Thero Dedunupitiye) graduated with BA Honors in Pali & Buddhist Studies in 1994, and his MA in Pali & Buddhist Studies in English medium at the University of Kelaniya in 1996. He earned his M. Phil. in Comparative Religion with emphasis on Buddhism at Florida International University, Miami, U.S.A. in April 2009. He also earned his Graduate Certificate in Asian Studies at Florida International University. Bhante earned his Certificate in Addiction Studies at Mount Royal College, Canada. Between August 2007 and April 2009, he was a Teaching Assistant at the Department of Religious Studies at Florida International University.

Between 1994 and 1997, he was Lecturer of Pali and Buddhist Studies for foreign students at Kelaniya. Between 1997-1999 he was Lecturer of Pali and Buddhist Studies at Ren Ci Buddhist Institute in Singapore. In 1999, he moved to Los Angeles, USA, where he performed Buddhist missions until his immigration to Canada in 2001.

He is founding and current Abbot of Ehipassiko Buddhist Center in Calgary, Canada, and Resident Dhamma Teacher at Samadhi Buddhist Center in Pinellas Park, Florida, USA. In USA and Canada he is a Buddhism & Meditation Instructor as well as Guidance Counselor. Bhante is proficient in English, Pali, Sanskrit and Sinhala. He is one of the very few Buddhist Monks in North America, who can articulate the profound teachings of the Buddha in simple English. Bhante Upananda is an inducted member of Theta Alpha Kappa (National Religious Studies/Theology Honors Society of USA) and of a prestigious Golden Key International Honours Society.

* Bhante Upananda will be conducting Adults’ Half Day Dhamma Meet-up: Power of Listening, Dhamma Practice Made Easy and Maintain Your Physical Beauty at Hilltop Buddhist Centre, Taman Tan Yew Lai this Saturday 30 Jan. 2010 from 8.00am to 12.00pm

2) SUNDAY SCHOOL, SUNDAY SERVICE AND DHAMMA TALK THIS SUNDAY 31 JAN

The will be a Sunday School, Sunday Service and Dhamm Talk by Dr Chan Kah Kein on this Sunday, 31 January 2010 at KMBS Centre. The Sunday Service program is as below:

Program : 9.30 am - Buddha Puja

10.00 am - Hymns

10.15 am - Refreshment

10.30 am - Dhamma Talk by Dr Chan Kah Yein

Topic: Nekkhamma: The Perfection of Renunciation

11.30 am - Q & A

11.45 am - End

Biodata of Dr Chan Kah Yein

Dr Chan Kah Yein holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education, and is an avid animal lover.  She is a regular Dhamma speaker in the Klang Valley and is the author of four books. She is also the founder-coordinator of AnimalCare. With a love for all things small and simple, her motto is to embrace simplicity and travel light in life.

3) CHINESE NEW YEAR GATHERING 28 FEB 2010, SUNDAY FROM 9.30AM TO 12 NOON

KMBS is organising a Chinese New Year gathering on 28 February, 2010 (Sunday) from 9.30am to 1.00pm at KMBS centre.

All are welcome so do bring along your familiy, friends and neighbours to join us in this joyous occasion as there will be lots of fun, cheer and goodwill. Members and devotees are also encouraged to bring some food to share with their friends.

There will also be a visit to an old folks’ welfare home in the afternoon. We hope to be able to share some festive cheer and to perform some dana (angpows or requisites) to the inmates of the home. For those interested, kindly fill in your name and contact number on the form posted on the notice board.

Program for the day is as follows:

09.30 am Arrival of devotees

09.45 am Buddha Puja

10.00 am Recitation and reflection on the Mangala Sutta

10.30 am New Year message by Bro David Tan (KMBS president)

10.35 am Potluck Brunch (non-vegetarian)

11.30 am CNY performance by KMBS Sunday Dhamma School

12 noon CNY Sing-along session

12.30 pm Transference of Merits

Cleaning up of premises

May the 2010 TIGER roar with much gusto into our lives- PEACE, GOOD HEALTH and HAPPINESS!

4) KMBS CHINESE NEW YEAR CAROLING 27 FEBRUARY 2010

KMBS Siddhartha Class is organising house-to-house carolling on the 27 February,2010. They will be singing Chinese New Year songs and bringing with them their own brand of ‘yang’ energy. If you are interested to invite these young smiling happy kalyana mitras into your homes on that day, kindly contact Sis Jenny at 012 2009050 or  Sis Karen at 012 3651388 for further details.

All are welcome! Please bring along your family and friends.

May the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem be with you and your family always.

Regards with Metta,

Julie Tan

HP: +6 016-270 2120

www.kinrarametta.org