1)         PUJA AND ASPIRATION ON 13^th 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

 

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