1)         SPECIAL DHAMMA TALK BY BHANTE M. SEELAWIMALA ON 7 SEPTEMBER 2010, TUESDAY

There will be a Special Dhamma Talk on 7 September 2010.

            Date           :     7 September 2010, Tuesday

            Time           :     8.30 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.

            Topic          :     Making Merits and More             

           Speaker       :     Bhante M. Seelawimala

Biodata of Bhante M. Seelawimala

Bhante M. Seelawimala was born in Sri Lanka and ordained as a novice monk at the age of ten. Ten years later he received his full ordination as a Theravada Buddhist monk. He completed his Masters Degree at the University of Sri Lanka, Peradeniya in the field of Buddhist Philosophy in 1974. By the invitation of Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) Bhante came to America in 1976 to teach Buddhism. For the past twenty-five (25) years he has been teaching Buddhist Philosophy at the Graduate Theological Union affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley. He was instrumental in establishing several Buddhist Centers in the United States and Canada. Currently he is the president of American Buddhist Seminary, Temple in Sacramento and the Buddhist Vihara in Vancouver, Canada. He is also the abbot of Ancient Cave Temple in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka. Bhante Seelawimala works closely with American Buddhist Groups as well as Cambodian, Laotian, Thai and Sri Lankan Communities in the United States.

2)         NO FRIDAY TALK ON 10 SEPTEMBER 2010

There will be no Friday talk on 10 September 2010 due to the Hari Raya Puasa holidays.

3)         NO SUNDAY SCHOOL, SUNDAY PUJA AND SUNDAY DHAMMA TALK ON 12 SEPTEMBER 2010

Sunday Dhamma School will resume on 19 September 2010.

4)         KMBS ANNUAL CHANTING COMPETITION ON 3rd OCTOBER 2010, SUNDAY

KMBS Sunday Dhamma School will be having its annual Chanting Competition on the 3rd October, 2010. The competition is open to all SDS students and Parents. This year there will be a special “Family Category”. For further information, kindly contact Sis Chow at 012-2002289.

5)         DAMA ORCHESTRA CONCERT “GLITZ & GLAMOUR” ON 16th OCTOBER 2010, SATURDAY

KMBS presents the critically acclaimed Dama Orchestra “Glitz & Glamour” Musical Concert on 16 October 2010 (Saturday) at 8.15 p.m. It will be a colorful song and dance musical spanning the era from Old Shanghai to the Silver Screen of Shaw Brothers and Cathay. It will be a Broadway-styled song and dance act with cabaret act, and promises to be a night of music, dance and showmanship with all the classic songs that have gone into musical history as Golden Chinese Oldies. For a superb nostalgic evening of docu-tainment, don’t miss “Glitz & Glamour!’

With great joy and peace, we humbly request generous sponsorship for the event. Tickets to the concert are priced at RM88, RM128, RM198, RM298 and RM500. All proceeds will go to the KMBS Building Fund.

6)         APPEAL FOR SOFT LOAN TO FUND KMBS NEW BUILDING AT VANTAGE POINT

We are looking for Dhamma friends who can extend interest-free loans to KMBS with a repayment period of three (3) years to help us secure the building. To date, we are still short of RM150,000 to settle the purchase price. Hence, we appeal to your kind heart to extend your helping hand to this sublime mission. For further information, kindly contact Sis. Paru (012-287 8105), Bro. Chew Leong Aik (012-372 7033) or Bro. Fong Ging Pang (017-677 6289).

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

The Sutta Pitaka, the second division of the Tipitaka, consists of more than 10,000 suttas (discourses) delivered by the Buddha and his close disciples during and shortly after the Buddha’s 45 year teaching.

A Sutta Study Class will be conducted by Bro. Law Thim Fook every fortnightly, starting October 2010, at KMBS centre. An introduction to Sutta Study will be conducted on 3^rd September 2010.

Speaker            :           Bro. Law Thim Fook

Topic               :           Overview of Sutta

Biodata of Bro. Law Thim Fook:

Law Thim Fook has spent more than 2 decades in the banking/financial institution. In addition, he has also worked as a Software Consultant/Client Support Manager for several years with a multi-national company during this period. When Bro Law first saw an advertisement on Reiki in the year 2000, he instinctively knew what it was, and after checking out the centre which offered the course, he decided to sign up. Looking back, there were a few incidents that suggest that he has this natural healing ability. With Reiki, it further enhances his healing skill.

In 2002, Bro Law felt a strong inclination that directed him to take up the Mastership level in Reiki. Again, looking back, there were many conditions which seem to ‘push’ him towards this path, what is commonly called ’synchronicity’. In spiritual terms, this can be alluded as ‘Spiritual Calling’. Shortly after having taken up the Master level (the following week, to be exact), a friend suggested that he teaches Reiki to him and his family. From then on, it kickstarted the Reiki classes mostly by word of mouth/recommendation. In July 2004, after seeing so much benefits that Reiki has brought to so many people, and also as if to answer further to the “Spiritual Calling”, Bro Law decided to “take the leap of faith” by going full-time as a Reiki Teacher cum Therapist. Today, Bro Law also feels that Reiki has opened him up to many aspects of Spirituality and also some New Age ideas. Bro Law also finds that through the reiki courses, he is able to help people to enhance or discover the spirituality within his students. He also finds that such experiences have also enhanced a deeper understanding of the Dhamma, as well as further his spiritual growth. Nowadays, Bro Law prefer to call himself ‘a Buddhist by faith, a Spiritualist at heart’.

2)       NO SUNDAY SCHOOL, SUNDAY PUJA AND SUNDAY DHAMMA TALK ON 5 & 12 SEPTEMBER 2010

Sunday Dhamma School will resume on 19 September 2010.

3          KMBS ANNUAL CHANTING COMPETITION ON 3rd OCTOBER 2010, SUNDAY

KMBS Sunday Dhamma School will be having its annual Chanting Competition on the 3rd October, 2010. The competition is open to all SDS students and Parents. This year there will be a special “Family Category”. For further information, kindly contact Sis Chow at 012-2002289.

4)         DAMA ORCHESTRA CONCERT “GLITZ & GLAMOUR” ON 16th OCTOBER 2010, SATURDAY

KMBS presents the critically acclaimed Dama Orchestra “Glitz & Glamour” Musical Concert on 16 October 2010 (Saturday) at 8.15 p.m. It will be a colorful song and dance musical spanning the era from Old Shanghai to the Silver Screen of Shaw Brothers and Cathay. It will be a Broadway-styled song and dance act with cabaret act, and promises to be a night of music, dance and showmanship with all the classic songs that have gone into musical history as Golden Chinese Oldies. For a superb nostalgic evening of docu-tainment, don’t miss “Glitz & Glamour!’

With great joy and peace, we humbly request generous sponsorship for the event. Tickets to the concert are priced at RM88, RM128, RM198, RM298 and RM500. All proceeds will go to the KMBS Building Fund.

5)         APPEAL FOR SOFT LOAN TO FUND KMBS NEW BUILDING AT VANTAGE POINT

We are looking for Dhamma friends who can extend interest-free loans to KMBS with a repayment period of three (3) years to help us secure the building. To date, we are still short of RM150,000 to settle the purchase price. Hence, we appeal to your kind heart to extend your helping hand to this sublime mission. For further information, kindly contact Sis. Paru (012-287 8105), Bro. Chew Leong Aik (012-372 7033) or Bro. Fong Ging Pang (017-677 6289).

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

KMBS is organizing a Special Aspiration Puja every Friday in the month of August to invoke the Blessings of the Noble Triple Gem and Protecting Devas to bless and guide our KMBS Building and Development Fund Raising projects.

Program:

(a) Puja

(b) Sutta Recitation

(c) Aspiration and Invocation

(d) Dhamma Sharing

(e) Sharing of Merit

Please bring along your elders, children, family members and friends to join us in this wonderful devotional activity. Those who are facing illness, problems or other life challenges are encouraged to attend and make their positive aspirations. Do bring along offerings of flowers for the Puja. For further information, please contact Bro. Tom at 013-399 7725.

2) KMBS MOTIVATIONAL TALK & EXAMINATION BLESSINGS ON 29th AUGUST 2010

KMBS will be organizing a Motivational Talk & Exam Blessings for students sitting for the UPSR, PMR, SPM, STPM and final year end exams on 29th August 2010 (Sunday). This special function is aimed at helping students build up their self-esteem and confidence as well as to acquire some guidance from a dynamic speaker.

The program:

9.00 am Arrival of devotees & students

9.20 am Arrival of Venerable Sirs

9.30 am Buddha Puja

9.40 am Break

10.00 am Special Motivational Talk by Bro. Ong Beng Chung

Topic: “How to Beat Study Blues?”

11.00 am Blessings by Venerables

11.30 am Offering of Mid-day meal to Venerable Sirs

12.00 pm Transference of Merits

12.15 pm Lunch for students & other devotees

KMBS would like to thank all parents and students for your support and wishes all students good luck in the coming examinations and may the blessings of the Triple Gem be upon each and every one of you.

3) SUTTA STUDY CLASS ON 3rd SEPTERMBER 2010, FRIDAY

The Sutta Pitaka, the second division of the Tipitaka, consists of more than 10,000 suttas (discourses) delivered by the Buddha and his close disciples during and shortly after the Buddha’s 45 year teaching.

A Sutta Study Class will be conducted by Bro. Law Thim Fook every fortnightly, starting October 2010, at KMBS centre. An introduction to Sutta Study will be conducted on 3^rd September 2010.

Program:

Date : 3 September 2010 (Friday)

Time : 8.30 p.m.

Speaker : Bro. Law Thim Fook

Topic : Overview of Sutta

For further information, please contact Bro. Tom at 013-399 7725.

4) KMBS ANNUAL CHANTING COMPETITION ON 3rd OCTOBER 2010, SUNDAY

KMBS Sunday Dhamma School will be having its annual Chanting Competition on the 3rd October, 2010. The competition is open to all SDS students and Parents. This year there will be a special “Family Category”. For further information, kindly contact Sis Chow at 012-2002289.

5) DAMA ORCHESTRA CONCERT “GLITZ & GLAMOUR” ON 16th OCTOBER 2010, SATURDAY

KMBS presents the critically acclaimed Dama Orchestra “Glitz & Glamour” Musical Concert on 16 October 2010 (Saturday) at 8.15 p.m. It will be a colorful song and dance musical spanning the era from Old Shanghai to the Silver Screen of Shaw Brothers and Cathay. It will be a Broadway-styled song and dance act with cabaret act, and promises to be a night of music, dance and showmanship with all the classic songs that have gone into musical history as Golden Chinese Oldies. For a superb nostalgic evening of docu-tainment, don’t miss “Glitz & Glamour!’

With great joy and peace, we humbly request generous sponsorship for the event. Tickets to the concert are priced at RM88, RM128, RM198, RM298 and RM500. All proceeds will go to the KMBS Building Fund.

We joyfully look forward to your kind participation and generous contribution. For further details, please contact Sis. Paru (enquiries) at 012-2878105, Bro. Baba Tan (tickets) at 012-2098035 or Bro. Lim (sponsorship) at 019-3567729.

6) APPEAL FOR SOFT LOAN TO FUND KMBS NEW BUILDING AT VANTAGE POINT

We are looking for Dhamma friends who can extend interest-free loans to KMBS with a repayment period of three (3) years to help us secure the building. To date, we are still short of RM150,000 to settle the purchase price. Hence, we appeal to your kind heart to extend your helping hand to this sublime mission. For further information, kindly contact Sis. Paru (012-287 8105), Bro. Chew Leong Aik (012-372 7033) or Bro. Fong Ging Pang (017-677 6289).

7) BUDDHIST COMMUNITY ALLIANCE (BCA) NEWS

7.1) BASIC PALI CHANTING WORKSHOP ON 5th SEPTEMBER 2010, SUNDAY

Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia, Kajang Branch (Kajang Buddhist Centre) will be organizing a free Basic Pali Chanting Workshop in collaboration with Seck Kia Eenh Chantingfarers (SKECF) as follows:

Date : 5th September 2010 (Sunday)

Time : 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

Place : KBC , 4, JALAN REKO, 43000 KAJANG,SELANGOR.

The objectives of this workshop are as follows:

i) To learn the accurate phonetics and pronunciation of Pali Chanting;

ii) To inculcate chanting as a daily Buddhist devotional practice; and

iii) To foster Buddhist fellowship.

This workshop is opened to all who are interested in knowing more about Paritta Chanting from Basic level. It is to be conducted by Bro. Kenny Chan and SKECF. Please contact Sis. Suhchuen (012-2993089) for registration before 24 August 2010.

8) OTHER ACTIVITIES

8.1) NATIONAL ANNUAL ALL NIGHT CHANTING & BLESSING SERVICE ON 30th AUGUST, SUNDAY

In conjunction with the celebration of 53rd Malaysia National Day 2010, Malaysian Buddhist Consultative Council will be organising the National Annual All Night Chanting and Blessing Service on 30th August 2010 (Monday) 7:00pm at Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.

The All Night Chanting is to invoke the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem for the good health and longevity of our Sovereign, peace, prosperity and economic stability of Malaysia and for tolerance, patience, understanding and harmony amongst Malaysians. All Buddhists are welcome to join the chanting.

During the event, there will be chanting by Thai, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Burmese and Sinhala Sangha throughout the night until 6:00 am the next morning.

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

There will be a Special Dhamma Talk on next Wednesday.

Date     :           18th August 2010 (Wednesday)

Time    :           8.30 p.m.

Speaker:          Bhikkhuni Kusuma

Topic   :           Vipassana as a Therapy for Problems in Daily Life

Biodata of Bhikkhuni Kusuma

Venerable Bhikkhuni Kusuma MA, PhD, pioneered the re-establishment of the female Buddhist order and became the first fully ordained Theravada Bhikkhuni in the late 1980’s, 1000 years after the order had died out.

Before her ordination, she was a renowned University Professor. She started her career as a science teacher and got her Masters in Molecular Biology from the USA. She has authored and translated about 10 books on Buddhism and written many articles for famous Buddhist publications such as Wesak Lipi and Wesak Sirisara. Bhikkhuni Kusuma is a member of the Executive Committee of the International Women’s organisation Sakhyadita and a permanent member of the World Sangha Council. She is also a board member of International Elija inter faith organization.

Bhikkhuni Kusuma is in Malaysia on a Dhammadutta tour at the invitation of the Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields as part of the K Sri Dhammananda Lecture Series 2010.

2)         PUJA AND ASPIRATION ON 20th AUGUST 2010, FRIDAY

KMBS is organizing a Special Aspiration Puja every Friday in the month of August to invoke the Blessings of the Noble Triple Gem and Protecting Devas to bless and guide our KMBS Building and Development Fund Raising projects.

Program:         

(a)  Puja

(b)  Sutta Recitation

(c)  Aspiration and Invocation

(d)  Dhamma Sharing

(e)  Sharing of Merit

Please bring along your elders, children, family members and friends to join us in this wonderful devotional activity. Those who are facing illness, problems or other life challenges are encouraged to attend and make their positive aspirations. Do bring along offerings of flowers for the Puja. For further information, please contact Bro. Tom at 013-399 7725.

3)      OLD NEWSPAPER RECYCLING DAY ON 22nd AUGUST 2010, SUNDAY

Please be informed that 22nd August, 2010, Sunday, 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.

4)         SUNDAY SCHOOL, SUNDAY SERVICE AND SUNDAY MEDITATION ON 22nd AUGUST 2010

There will be a Sunday School, Sunday Service and Vipassana Meditation this Sunday.

Program:         

            9.30 a.m.     :  Buddha Puja

            10.15 a.m.   :  Refreshment

            10.30 am     :  Vipassana Meditation led by Bro. Lim Jee Kong

            11.30 a.m.   :  Q & A

Biodata of Bro. Lim Jee Kong:

Bro. Lim Jee Kong is the Vice President of Buddhist Wisdom Centre, where the objective of the centre is to promote Vipassana Meditation. Bro. Lim has been practising meditation for 25 years under various learned meditation teachers such as Sayadaw U Pandita, Sayadaw Pannathami and Ven. Sujiva, etc.

Meditation classes are held on the 4th Sunday of every month. Please wear loose and comfortable clothing for the meditation class.

5)         KMBS MOTIVATIONAL TALK & EXAMINATION BLESSINGS ON 29th AUGUST 2010

KMBS will be organizing a Motivational Talk & Exam Blessings for students sitting for the UPSR, PMR, SPM, STPM and final year end exams on 29th August 2010 (Sunday). This special function is aimed at helping students build up their self-esteem and confidence as well as to acquire some guidance from a dynamic speaker.

The program:  

9.00 am     Arrival of devotees & students

9.20 am     Arrival of Venerable Sirs

9.30 am     Buddha Puja

9.40 am     Break

10.00 am   Special Motivational Talk by Bro. Ong Beng Chung

                 Topic: “How to Beat Study Blues?”

11.00 am    Blessings by Venerables

11.30 am    Offering of Mid-day meal to Venerable Sirs

12.00 pm    Transference of Merits

12.15 pm    Lunch for students & other devotees

KMBS would like to thank all parents and students for your support and wishes all students good luck in the coming examinations and may the blessings of the Triple Gem be upon each and every one of you.  

6)         SUTTA STUDY CLASS ON 3rd SEPTERMBER 2010, FRIDAY

The Sutta Pitaka, the second division of the Tipitaka, consists of more than 10,000 suttas (discourses) delivered by the Buddha and his close disciples during and shortly after the Buddha’s 45 year teaching.

Beginning September, a Sutta Study Class will be conducted by Bro. Law Thim Fook every fortnightly at KMBS centre.

Program:

Date       :           3 September 2010 (Friday)

Time       :           8.30 p.m.

Speaker   :           Bro. Law Thim Fook

Topic      :           Overview of Sutta

For further information, please contact Bro. Tom at 013-399 7725.

7)         KMBS ANNUAL CHANTING COMPETITION ON 3rd OCTOBER 2010, SUNDAY

KMBS Sunday Dhamma School will be having its annual Chanting Competition on the 3rd October, 2010. The competition is open to all SDS students and Parents. This year there will be a special “Family Category”. For further information, kindly contact Sis Chow at 012-2002289.

8)         DAMA ORCHESTRA CONCERT “GLITZ & GLAMOUR” ON 16th OCTOBER 2010, SATURDAY

KMBS presents the critically acclaimed Dama Orchestra “Glitz & Glamour” Musical Concert on 16 October 2010 (Saturday) at 8.15 p.m. It will be a colorful song and dance musical spanning the era from Old Shanghai to the Silver Screen of Shaw Brothers and Cathay. It will be a Broadway-styled song and dance act with cabaret act, and promises to be a night of music, dance and showmanship with all the classic songs that have gone into musical history as Golden Chinese Oldies. For a superb nostalgic evening of docu-tainment, don’t miss “Glitz & Glamour!’

With great joy and peace, we humbly request generous sponsorship for the event. Tickets to the concert are priced at RM88, RM128, RM198, RM298 and RM500. All proceeds will go to the KMBS Building Fund.

We joyfully look forward to your kind participation and generous contribution. For further details, please contact Sis. Paru (enquiries) at 012-2878105, Bro. Baba Tan (tickets) at 012-2098035 or Bro. Lim (sponsorship) at 019-3567729.

9)         APPEAL FOR SOFT LOAN TO FUND KMBS NEW BUILDING AT VANTAGE POINT

We are looking for Dhamma friends who can extend interest-free loans to KMBS with a repayment period of three (3) years to help us secure the building. To date, we are still short of RM150,000 to settle the purchase price by end of July, 2010. Hence, we appeal to your kind heart to extend your helping hand to this sublime mission. For further information, kindly contact Sis. Paru (012-287 8105), Bro. Chew Leong Aik (012-372 7033) or Bro. Fong Ging Pang (017-677 6289).

10)       BUDDHIST COMMUNITY ALLIANCE (BCA) NEWS

10.1)    PESTA NALANDA 2010 FOOD FAIR ON 22nd AUGUST 2010, SUNDAY

Nalanda Buddhist Society is organizing a food fair and fund-raising event on 22nd August 2010. To support this event, you may purchase the coupons at RM10 per set. Kindly contact Sis Suh Chuen (012-299 3089) or Bro. Chew (012-372 7033).

10.2)    BASIC PALI CHANTING WORKSHOP ON 5th SEPTEMBER 2010, SUNDAY

Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia, Kajang Branch (Kajang Buddhist Centre) will be organizing a free Basic Pali Chanting Workshop in collaboration with Seck Kia Eenh Chantingfarers (SKECF) as follows:

Date     :           5th September 2010 (Sunday)

Time    :           9.00 am – 5.00 pm

Place    :           KBC , 4, JALAN REKO, 43000 KAJANG,SELANGOR.

The objectives of this workshop are as follows:

i)          To learn the accurate phonetics and pronunciation of Pali Chanting;

ii)         To inculcate chanting as a daily Buddhist devotional practice; and

iii)        To foster Buddhist fellowship.

This workshop is opened to all who are interested in knowing more about Paritta Chanting from Basic level. It is to be conducted by Bro. Kenny Chan and SKECF. Please contact Sis. Suhchuen (012-2993089) for registration before 24 August 2010.

11)       OTHER ACTIVITIES

11.1)    NATIONAL ANNUAL ALL NIGHT CHANTING & BLESSING SERVICE ON 30th  AUGUST, SUNDAY

In conjunction with the celebration of 53rd Malaysia National Day 2010, Malaysian Buddhist Consultative Council will be organising the National Annual All Night Chanting and Blessing Service on 30th August 2010 (Monday) 7:00pm at Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.

The All Night Chanting is to invoke the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem for the good health and longevity of our Sovereign, peace, prosperity and economic stability of Malaysia and for tolerance, patience, understanding and harmony amongst Malaysians. All Buddhists are welcome to join the chanting.

During the event, there will be chanting by Thai, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Burmese and Sinhala Sangha throughout the night until 6:00 am the next morning.

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

DAMA ORCHESTRA CONCERT “GLITZ & GLAMOUR” ON 16 OCTOBER 2010, SATURDAY

KMBS presents the critically acclaimed Dama Orchestra “Glitz & Glamour” Musical Concert on 16 October 2010 (Saturday) at 8.15 p.m. It will be a colorful song and dance musical spanning the era from Old Shanghai to the Silver Screen of Shaw Brothers and Cathay. It will be a Broadway-styled song and dance act with cabaret act, and promises to be a night of music, dance and showmanship with all the classic songs that have gone into musical history as Golden Chinese Oldies. For a superb nostalgic evening of docu-tainment, don’t miss “Glitz & Glamour!’

With great joy and peace, we humbly request generous sponsorship for the event. Tickets to the concert are priced at RM88, RM128, RM198, RM298 and RM500. All proceeds will go to the KMBS Building Fund.

We joyfully look forward to your kind participation and generous contribution. For further details, please contact:

Sis. Paru (enquiries) at 012-2878105

Bro. Baba Tan (tickets) at 012-2098035

Bro. Lim (sponsorship) at 019-3567729

www.kinrarametta.org

May the blessings of the Triple Gem be with you and your loved ones always.

KMBS is organizing a Special Aspiration Puja every Friday in the month of August to invoke the Blessings of the Noble Triple Gem and Protecting Devas to bless and guide our KMBS Building and Development Fund Raising projects.

Program:          

(a)    Puja

(b)    Sutta Recitation

(c)    Aspiration and Invocation

(d)    Dhamma Sharing

(e)    Sharing of Merit

This Friday, the Aspiration Puja will be conducted by Venerable Upananda from United Kingdom. There will be Sutta Recitation, Invocation and Dhamma Sharing.

Please bring along your elders, children, family members and friends to join us in this wonderful devotional activity. Those who are facing illness, problems or other life challenges are encouraged to attend and make their positive aspirations. Do bring along offerings of flowers for the Puja. For further information, please contact Bro. Tom at 013-399 7725.

2)         PATIDANA ON 15 AUGUST 2010, SUNDAY

In conjunction with the Hungry Ghosts Festival, KMBS is organising a Patidana on 15 August, 2010. The purpose being to transfer merits to beings born in the unwholesome realms. By transferring merits to them, may their sufferings be lessen. Program for the day will start at 9 am and will include a Buddha puja, a Dhamma talk, offering of midday meal to members of the Sangha and transference of merits. The program is scheduled to end at 1.00 pm.

3)      OLD NEWSPAPER RECYCLING DAY ON 22 AUGUST 2010, SUNDAY

Please be informed that 22 August, 2010, Sunday, 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.

4)         KMBS ANNUAL CHANTING COMPETITION ON 3 OCTOBER 2010, SUNDAY

KMBS Sunday Dhamma School will be having its annual Chanting Competition on the 3rd October, 2010. The competition is open to all SDS students and Parents. This year there will be a special “Family Category”. For further information, kindly contact Sis Chow at 012-2002289.

5)         DAMA ORCHESTRA CONCERT “GLITZ & GLAMOUR” ON 16 OCTOBER 2010, SATURDAY

KMBS presents the critically acclaimed Dama Orchestra “Glitz & Glamour” Musical Concert on 16 October 2010 (Saturday) at 8 p.m. It will be a colorful song and dance musical spanning the era from Old Shanghai to the Silver Screen of Shaw Brothers and Cathay. It will be a Broadway-styled song and dance act with cabaret act, and promises to be a night of music, dance and showmanship with all the classic songs that have gone into musical history as Golden Chinese Oldies. For a superb nostalgic evening of docu-tainment, don’t miss “Glitz & Glamour!’

With great joy and peace, we humbly request generous sponsorship for the event. Tickets to the concert are priced at RM88, RM128, RM198, RM298 and RM500. All proceeds will go to the KMBS Building Fund.

We joyfully look forward to your kind participation and generous contribution. For further details, please contact Sis. Paru (enquiries) at 012-2878105, Bro. Chew (tickets) at 012-3727033 or Bro. Lim (sponsorship) at 019-3567729.

6)         APPEAL FOR SOFT LOAN TO FUND KMBS NEW BUILDING AT VANTAGE POINT

We are looking for Dhamma friends who can extend interest-free loans to KMBS with a repayment period of three (3) years to help us secure the building. To date, we are still short of RM150,000 to settle the purchase price by end of July, 2010. Hence, we appeal to your kind heart to extend your helping hand to this sublime mission. For further information, kindly contact Sis. Paru (012-287 8105), Bro. Chew Leong Aik (012-372 7033) or Bro. Fong Ging Pang (017-677 6289).

7)         PESTA NALANDA 2010 FOOD FAIR ON 22 AUGUST 2010, SUNDAY

Nalanda Buddhist Society is organizing a food fair and fund-raising event on 22 August 2010. To support this event, you may purchase the coupons at RM10 per set. Kindly contact Sis Suh Chuen (012-299 3089) or Bro. Chew (012-372 7033).

8)         NATIONAL ANNUAL ALL NIGHT CHANTING & BLESSING SERVICE ON 30^TH AUGUST, SUNDAY

In conjunction with the celebration of 53rd Malaysia National Day 2010, Malaysian Buddhist Consultative Council will be organising the National Annual All Night Chanting and Blessing Service on 30th August 2010 (Monday) 7:00pm at Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.

The All Night Chanting is to invoke the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem for the good health and longevity of our Sovereign, peace, prosperity and economic stability of Malaysia and for tolerance, patience, understanding and harmony amongst Malaysians. All Buddhists are welcome to join the chanting.

During the event, there will be chanting by Thai, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Burmese and Sinhala Sangha throughout the night until 6:00am next morning.

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

1)         PUJA AND ASPIRATION BY VEN. B. SRI SARANANKARA NAYAKA MAHA THERA ON 6^th AUGUST 2010, FRIDAY

KMBS is organizing a Special Aspiration Puja every Friday over the next 5 weeks to invoke the Blessings of the Noble Triple Gem and Protecting Devas to bless and guide our KMBS Building and Development Fund Raising projects.

This Friday, the Aspiration Puja will be conducted by the KMBS Spiritual Advisor, the Most Venerable B. Sri Saranankara Nayaka Maha Thera and Sangha members from the Sentul Temple. There will be Sutta Recitation, Invocation and Dhamma Sharing.

Program:          

(a)    Puja

(b)    Sutta Recitation

(c)    Aspiration and Invocation

(d)    Dhamma Sharing

(e)    Sharing of Merit

Please bring along your elders, children, family members and friends to join us in this wonderful devotional activity. Those who are facing illness, problems or other life challenges are encouraged to attend and make their positive aspirations. Do bring along offerings of flowers for the Puja. For further information, please contact Bro. Tom at 013-399 7725.

2)         SUNDAY SCHOOL, SUNDAY SERVICE AND SUNDAY DHAMMA TALK ON 8 AUGUST 2010

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

Program:          

            9.30 a.m.     :     Buddha Puja

            10.15 a.m.   :     Refreshment

           10.30 am      :     Dhamma Talk by Bro. Chua Teck Seong

                                    Topic – Upekkha: The Perfection of Equanimity

           11.30 a.m.    :     Q & A

Biodata of Bro. Chua Teck Seong:

Bro. Chua Teck Seong graduated from TARC with BSc in Applied Science and went to UK for Masters in Biotechnology in 1993.  He started learning Buddhism since secondary school and became a novice monk at Santisukharama, Kota Tinggi while studying Vipassana meditation with Ven Sujiva. He was actively involved in campus Buddhism in 1989-1992, being chairman of TAR College Buddhist Society. While he was in UK, Bro Chua was also exposed to the Buddhist activities there such as London Buddhist Society, Amaravati (Ajahn Sumedho) and Tibetan traditions. In addition, he was the Vice President of YBAM, Exco member for Majlis Belia Malaysia (MBM). Currently, Bro Chua is the President of Putra Heights Buddhist Society.

3)         APPEAL FOR SOFT LOAN TO FUND KMBS NEW BUILDING AT VANTAGE POINT

We are looking for Dhamma friends who can extend interest-free loans to KMBS with a repayment period of three (3) years to help us secure the building. To date, we are still short of RM150,000 to settle the purchase price by end of July, 2010. Hence, we appeal to your kind heart to extend your helping hand to this sublime mission. For further information, kindly contact Sis. Paru (012-287 8105), Bro. Chew Leong Aik (012-372 7033) or Bro. Fong Ging Pang (017-677 6289).

4)         “THE ABBOT AND THE ORPHAN, EPISODE 3: BUTTERFLY’S GIFT” DVD IS ON SALE

The Abbot & The Orphan revolves around an orphan named Butterfly (featuring the voice of Ng Zen Ian) who has nothing. He is cared for by a blind and old abbot (voiced by Vijaya Samaravickrama).

The popular “The Abbot and the Orphan, Episode 3: Butterfly’s Gift” DVD is available for sale at KMBS at RM15 per piece. To purchase, please contact Sis Chow (012-200 2289).

6)         PATIDANA ON 15 AUGUST 2010, SUNDAY

In conjunction with the Hungry Ghosts Festival, KMBS is organising a Patidana on 15 August, 2010. The purpose being to transfer merits to beings born in the unwholesome realms. By transferring merits to them, may their sufferings be lessen. Program for the day will start at 9 am and will include a Buddha puja, a Dhamma talk, offering of midday meal to members of the Sangha and transference of merits. The program is scheduled to end at 1.00 pm.

7)         PESTA NALANDA 2010 FOOD FAIR ON 22 AUGUST 2010, SUNDAY

Nalanda Buddhist Society is organizing a food fair and fund-raising event on 22 August 2010. To support this event, you may purchase the coupons at RM10 per set. Kindly contact Sis Suh Chuen (012-299 3089) or Bro. Chew (012-372 7033).

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

1) PUJA AND ASPIRATION ON 30^th JULY 2010, FRIDAY

KMBS is organizing weekly Puja and Aspiration on Fridays. We would like to devote the evening in making aspirations and invocation to fully realize the KMBS new building. It signifies in establishing a firm platform for Dhamma outreach to the Puchong community and beyond. The Dhamma is for the happiness and peace of the community. Let us join in the devotional and meaningful activity.

Program:

(a) Puja

(b) Sutta Recitation

(c) Aspiration and Invocation

(d) Dhamma Sharing

(e) Sharing of Merit

We welcome those who would like to seek blessing to overcome difficulty for oneself, relatives and friends.

2) SUNDAY SCHOOL, SUNDAY SERVICE AND SUNDAY DHAMMA TALK ON 1 AUGUST 2010

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

Program:

9.30 a.m.   :  Buddha Puja

10.15 a.m.   :  Refreshment

10.30 am : Dhamma Talk by Bro. Lim Kooi Fong

Topic – Addithana: The Perfection of Determination

11.30 a.m. :   Q & A

Biodata of Bro. Lim Kooi Fong:

Bro Lim Kooi Fong has been a student of Buddhism and Dharma teacher for more than 20 years. He is the founder of the Buddhist Channel ( www.buddhistchannel.tv) and Buddhist Travel (www.buddhistravel.com). He is a life member of Upakara Kalyana Mitta Buddhist Assocation (UKMBA). He currently manages a web development company in Petaling Jaya. He actively conducts Dharma talks for Buddhist societies around the Klang Valley.

3) APPEAL FOR SOFT LOAN TO FUND KMBS NEW BUILDING AT VANTAGE POINT

We are looking for Dhamma friends who can extend interest-free loans to KMBS with a repayment period of three (3) years to help us secure the building. To date, we are still short of RM150,000 to settle the purchase price by end of July, 2010. Hence, we appeal to your kind heart to extend your helping hand to this sublime mission. For further information, kindly contact Sis. Paru (012-287 8105), Bro. Chew Leong Aik (012-372 7033) or Bro. Fong Ging Pang (017-677 6289).

4) “THE ABBOT AND THE ORPHAN, EPISODE 3: BUTTERFLY’S GIFT” DVD IS ON SALE

The Abbot & The Orphan revolves around an orphan named Butterfly (featuring the voice of Ng Zen Ian) who has nothing. He is cared for by a blind and old abbot (voiced by Vijaya Samaravickrama).

The popular “The Abbot and the Orphan, Episode 3: Butterfly’s Gift” DVD is available for sale at KMBS at RM15 per piece. To purchase, please contact Sis Chow (012-200 2289).

5) PATIDANA ON 15 AUGUST 2010, SUNDAY

In conjunction with the Hungry Ghosts Festival, KMBS is organising a Patidana on 15 August, 2010. The purpose being to transfer merits to beings born in the unwholesome realms. By transferring merits to them, may their sufferings be lessen. Program for the day will start at 9 am and will include a Buddha puja, a Dhamma talk, offering of midday meal to members of the Sangha and transference of merits. The program is scheduled to end at 1.00 pm.

6) PESTA NALANDA 2010 FOOD FAIR ON 22 AUGUST 2010, SUNDAY

Nalanda Buddhist Society is organizing a food fair and fund-raising event on 22 August 2010. To support this event, you may purchase the coupons at RM10 per set. Kindly contact Sis Suh Chuen (012-299 3089) or Bro. Chew (012-372 7033).

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

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT : 19th ~ 25th JULY 2010

1)    DHAMMA TALK FOR YOUNG BUDDHISTS BY VEN. SUMEDHA ON 24 JULY 2010, SATURDAY

There will be a specially designed Dhamma Talk for young Buddhists.

Date      :     24 July 2010, Saturday
Time       :      5.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.
Topic      :      An Hour with Picasso and a War-Child
Speaker    :      Ven. Sumedha

Biodata of Ven. Sumedha

Ven. Sumedha is a Sri Lankan Buddhist monk. He was ordained in 1993 and received his higher ordination in 2003. He is also a 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 in Malaysia.

2)    SUNDAY SCHOOL, SUNDAY SERVICE AND SUNDAY MEDITATION ON 25 JULY 2010

There will be a Sunday School, Sunday Service and Vipassana Meditation this Sunday.

Program:
9.30 a.m.      :     Buddha Puja
10.15 a.m.   :      Refreshment
10.30 am    :    Vipassana Meditation led by Bro. Lim Jee Kong
11.30 a.m.    :      Q & A

Biodata of Bro. Lim Jee Kong:

Bro. Lim Jee Kong is the Vice President of Buddhist Wisdom Centre, where the objective of the centre is to promote Vipassana Meditation. Bro. Lim has been practising meditation for 25 years under various learned meditation teachers such as Sayadaw U Pandita, Sayadaw Pannathami and Ven. Sujiva, etc.

Meditation classes are held on the 4th Sunday of every month. Please wear loose and comfortable clothing for the meditation class.

3)    “THE ABBOT AND THE ORPHAN, EPISODE 3: BUTTERFLY’S GIFT” DVD IS ON SALE

The Abbot & The Orphan revolves around an orphan named Butterfly (featuring the voice of Ng Zen Ian) who has nothing. He is cared for by a blind and old abbot (voiced by Vijaya Samaravickrama).

The popular “The Abbot and the Orphan, Episode 3: Butterfly’s Gift” DVD is available for sale at KMBS at RM15 per piece. To purchase, please contact Sis Chow (012-200 2289).

4)    APPEAL FOR SOFT LOAN TO FUND KMBS NEW BUILDING AT VANTAGE POINT

KMBS has recently purchased a 3 ½ storey shop lot located at B2, Vantage Point, Jalan Bangau 11, Bandar Puchong Jaya, to meet the demand for more space to hold Dhamma activities for the community. The total cost of the building including renovations and related acquisition cost is estimated at RM1.5 Million.

We are looking for Dhamma friends who can extend interest-free loans to KMBS with a repayment period of three (3) years to help us secure the building. To date, we are still short of RM150,000 to settle the purchase price by end of July, 2010. Hence, we appeal to your kind heart to extend your helping hand to this sublime mission. For further information, kindly contact Sis. Paru (012-287 8105), Bro. Chew Leong Aik (012-372 7033) or Bro. Fong Ging Pang (017-677 6289).

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

1) SPECIAL DHAMMA TALK ON 13 JULY 2010, TUESDAY

There will be a Special Dhamma Talk this Tuesday.

Date : 13 July 2010, Tuesday

Time : 8.30 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.

Topic : Kamma and Bearing Responsibility

Speaker : Ven. Wimalagnana Thero

Biodata of Ven. Wimalagnana Thero

Venerable Miriswaththe Wimalagnana is from East Sri Lanka. Bhante has passed the Royal Pundit Degree from Society of Oriental Languages and graduated with the 1^st class Honors in Buddhist Studies from the University of Peradeniya. Bhante has also worked as a Lecturer in the University of Peradeniya immediately after he received his graduation. Currently Bhante is a Lecturer in the Buddhasravaka Bhiksu University, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and is also a representative of Association of Theravada Buddhist Universities (ATBU) and is a Pali scholar (a translator of Pali commentaries into English for the Buddhist cultural centre Sri Lanka). Bhante is in Malaysia for a Dhammadutta tour at the invitation of the Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields.

2) FRIDAY DHAMMA TALK ON 16 JULY 2010, FRIDAY

There will be a Dhamma Talk this Friday.

Date   :  16 July 2010, Friday

Time   :  8.30 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.

Series : Dhamma Moment

Topic  :  Creating Opportunity for Serenity

Speaker :   Bro. Tom Hen

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.

3)      THE FIRST NATIONAL BCA FAMILY SPORTS DAY ON 18 JULY 2010, SUNDAY

After the recent launch of the Buddhist Community Alliance, BCA is continuing its aim in fostering good relationship and networking among the members. The First National BCA Family Sports Day is organized to provide a platform for the members to foster good relationship among the centre members, enjoy a family outing with like-minded families and to have loads of fun.

Event : 1^st National BCA Family Sports Day

Date : 18 July 2010

Time : 7.00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

Venue : St. Paul’s Secondary School, Seremban

Programs include telematch games for children (7 – 12 years old), teenagers (13 – 18 years old) and adults, as well as fun-filled entertainment. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. KMBS will be chartering a bus for this event. Registration is open on a first-come-first-serve basis due to limited seats. The fee is RM20 per adult and RM10 per child/teenager. For registration and further details, please contact Sis. Suh Chuen at 012-299 3089.

4) NO SUNDAY SCHOOL, SUNDAY SERVICE AND DHAMMA TALK ON 18 JULY 2010

There will be no Sunday School, Sunday Service and Dhamma Talk on 18 July 2010.

5) APPEAL FOR SOFT LOAN TO FUND KMBS NEW BUILDING AT VANTAGE POINT

KMBS has recently purchased a 3 ½ storey shop lot located at B2, Vantage Point, Jalan Bangau 11, Bandar Puchong Jaya, to meet the demand for more space to hold Dhamma activities for the community. The total cost of the building including renovations and related acquisition cost is estimated at RM1.5 Million.

We are looking for Dhamma friends who can extend interest-free loans to KMBS with a repayment period of three (3) years to help us secure the building. We appeal to your kind heart to extend your helping hand to this sublime mission. For further information, kindly contact Sis. Paru (012-287 8105), Bro. Chew Leong Aik (012-372 7033) or Bro. Fong Ging Pang (017-677 6289).

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