Friday, September 30, 2011

End of Vassa Period Special Prayers

For your info, the Resident Monks in Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden have been observing Vassa Retreat in the Centre since the full Moon Day of 15th July 2011Duration of the Vassa period is 3 months, which falls on the period from 16th July to 11th October 2011.  Throughout the Vassa Period, chanting of selected Suttas is held every evening at 8.30pm - 9.30pm.

To conclude the Vassa Retreat, 28 Buddha prayers will be conducted.  All devotees are invited to this ceremony and obtain the special blessings water prepared throughout the 100 days chanting session.

Details are as below:
 
Date  : 11th October 2011 (Tuesday)
 
Time  : 8.30pm - 9.30pm
 
Venue : Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Sunday 2nd October 2011 Dhamma Talk

We are pleased to inform that there is a Dhamma Talk on 2nd October 2011 (Sunday) after morning puja.  For your info, Puja starts at 9.15am.

Details of Dhamma Talk as below :

Topic   : The Eight Worldly Conditions

Speaker : Sis Vicky Yong

Time    : 10am - 11.30am

Venue   : Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden
          87, Jalan Puteri 5/7
          Bandar Puteri Puchong
          47100 Puchong


Speaker's Profile

Yong Poh Lain (Vicky) graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from University Science Malaysia in 1999. Currently, she is a marketing communication manager working in Petaling Jaya.

Sis. Vicky joined the Persatuan Penganut Buddha (PBB), USM during her varsity years and has exposure to both Theravada and Mahayana teaching.  As a result, she believes in the concept of non-sectarian in Buddhism.  Right after graduation, Sis. Vicky started her contacts with the Buddhist communities in Klang Valley by becoming a committee in the INOCAVAR Camp.  In 2008, she graduated from the 1st Dharma Speaker Training Course organized by BGF.  She is also a Sunday school teacher for Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS).

Started sharing Dharma in 2009, Sis. Vicky has delivered Dharma talks in some Buddhist organizations such as: Mudita, Ti-Ratana, UKM Buddhist Group, Klang & Coast Buddhist Association, etc.  She takes these opportunities of sharing as a platform to learn and grow together with other Buddhists, young and old.


All are most welcome.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Sayonara Youth Camp 2011

Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden Buddhist Society's Youth Section is organizing a Sayonara Youth Camp 2011 this December with the theme Soaring to Greater Heights.

Youths aged between 14 to 18 years old are encouraged to join this 4 days/3 nights Camp which will be held at Lumbini Garden Centre and Dusun Eco according to the programmes respectively.

Details are as below:

Theme : Soaring to Greater Heights

Date  : 23rd Dec 2011-26th Dec 2011

Venue : Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden Puchong Centre and Dusun Eco

Fees  : RM150 (payable on registration)

Age   : 14-18 years old


*Limited to 100 participants only!!

Closing date for registration - 30th November 2011.



Updated as at 24th November 2011 (09:35PM):
For more info, kindly have a look at the application form attached (as below):

Sayonara Youth Camp 2011 (Page 1)
Sayonara Youth Camp 2011 (Page 2)
Sayonara Youth Camp 2011 (Page 3)

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Sunday 25th September 2011 Dhamma Talk

We are pleased to inform that there is a Dhamma Talk on 25th September 2011 (Sunday) after morning puja.  For your info, Puja starts at 9.15am.

Details of Dhamma Talk as below :

Topic   : Significance of Vassa

Speaker : Bro Lim Kooi Fong

Time    : 10am - 11.30am

Venue   : Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden
          87, Jalan Puteri 5/7
          Bandar Puteri Puchong
          47100 Puchong



Speaker's Profile

Bro Lim Kooi Fong has been a student of Buddhism and Dharma teacher for more than 20 years.  He is the founder of Buddhist Channel (www.buddhistchannel.tv) and Buddhist Travel (www.buddhistravel.com).  He is also a life member of UpakaraKalyana Mitta Buddhist Association (UKMBA).

Currently, he manages a web development company in Petaling Jaya.  He actively conducts Dhamma talks for Buddhist societies around the Klang Valley.


All are most welcome.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Blood Donation Campaign

In conjunction with this year's Kathina Day celebration, Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden is organising a Blood Donation Campaign on the eve of Kathina Day for the National Blood Bank.  With your continued support, we look forward to a 4th successful Blood Donation Campaign in our Centre.

Details as follows :

Date  : 22nd October 2011 (Saturday)

Time  : 9.00am - 3.00pm

Venue : Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden
        87, Jalan Puteri 5/7
        Bandar Puteri
        47100 Puchong



Do invite your family and friends to join you and participate in this good cause.

Kathina Ceremony for Vassa Period

We are pleased to inform that Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, Puchong will be holding its 3rd Kathina Ceremony after the Resident Monks have completed the Vassa period.  The Most Venerable Datuk K Sri Dhammaratana, Chief High Priest of Malaysia will be joining us in this auspicious celebration together with 10 monks.

Details as follows :

Date    : 23rd October 2011 (Sunday)


Venue   : Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden,
          87, Jalan Puteri 5/7
          Bandar Puteri Puchong
          47100 Puchong

Program

9.00 am : Arrival of Devotees
9.30 am : Kathina and Relics procession led by Resident Monks
10.30am : Buddha Puja followed by blessings from the Maha Sangha
          Offering of Robes & Requisites to the Maha Sangha
11.30am : Sanghika Dana (Vegetarian Food) to the Maha Sangha
12.30pm : Lunch for all devotees



Kathina is a Buddhist Festival which comes at the end of Vassa, the 3-month raining season for Theravada Buddhists. Our Resident Monk, Venerable Visuddhi has performed regular nightly chanting, preaching the Dhamma and conducting meditation classes to devotees during this Vassa Period. 

We, Buddhist devotees, recognise the presence of the two Maha Sangha (monks) at Lumbini Garden, Puchong is a great blessings.  The Maha Sangha provide an opportunity for us to perform meritorious act by offering requisites to them. It is also a time of giving for the devotees to express gratitude to the Maha Sangha.

Devotees may wish to obtain the following requisites as offerings to the Maha Sangha which are available for sale at Lumbini Garden, Puchong.

1.  Co-Sponsor - One mini Buddha statue and Complete set (Monk's robes, bowl,requisites)  RM500.00
2.  Package A - Complete set (Monk's robes, bowl, requisites)  RM250.00
3.  Package B - A set of Monk's robes (in 3 pieces)  RM100.00
4.  Package C - Miscellaneous requisites (eg. toothpaste, towel, soap, etc) RM50.00
5.  Package D - Other requisites RM25.00

We look forward to your participation in the ceremony and by the meritorious acts, May You be Well and Happy.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Dhamma Video Screening and Learn how to sew Monk's Robe

We are pleased to inform that we will be screening a Dhamma talk video this Sunday after morning puja.  For your info, Puja starts at 9.15am.

Details as follows:

Dhamma Talk Video Title : Peace is the Highest Happiness

Speaker in Video        : Ajahn Brahmavamso

Time                    : 10.00 a.m.

Venue                   : Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden
                          87, Jalan Puteri 5/7
                          Bandar Puteri Puchong
                          47100 Puchong


Learn How to sew Monk's Robe

Concurrently at 10.00 a.m., Bhante Gunaratana from Sri Lanka will be teaching us how to sew Monk's Robe.  It is a great meritorious deed if one can offer a robe prepared by themselves same as Buddha's stepmother did.  Ladies who are interested to learn this skill can join Bhante Gunaratana.  During Kathina Day on 23rd October 2011, you are most welcome to participate in the Sewing Ceremony.


All are most welcome.

Cooking Class at Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden

We are pleased to inform you that Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden's cooking class is back with two(2) new recipes on vegetarian cuisine!  This will further encourage you to prepare food for Dana by yourself.  It generates great merits when you offer Dana cooked by yourself.

From this class, you will have the opportunity to learn new dishes which can be re-created at home.  At the end of the class, you will have the chance to interact and share some tips with your new friends whilst tasting the final prepared dishes!

Join us at:

Date                  : 25th September 2011 (Sunday)

Time                  : 11.30am - 1.30pm

Venue                 : Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden
                        87, Jalan Puteri 5/7
                        Bandar Puteri Puchong
                        47100 Puchong

Menu of the Week      : 1) Vegetarian Sweet Sour Pork
                        2) Vegetarian Stewed Mutton

Culinary Instructress : Mdm Ten Yin

Medium of Instruction : Cantonese (English translator is available)

Charges               : RM5 per pax (towards revolving fund to buy ingredients
                        for the subsequent classes)

Maximum participants  : 20 people on a first-come-first-served basis (due to 
                        space constraint).


See you there!

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Sunday 11th September 2011 Dhamma Talk

We are pleased to inform that there is a Dhamma Talk on 11th September 2011 (Sunday) after morning puja.  For your info, Puja starts at 9.15am.

Details of Dhamma Talk as below :

Topic   : Fun to Know a Little about your Mind

Speaker : Bro Hor Tuck Loon

Time    : 10am - 11.30am

Venue   : Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden
          87, Jalan Puteri 5/7
          Bandar Puteri Puchong
          47100 Puchong



Speaker's Profile

Bro Tuck Loon has been teaching meditation for the past 20 years, drawing parallels from many ancient wisdom teachings and also from years of experience in the journey of mindfulness.

Bro Tuck Loon offers a contemporary approach to meditation through various courses, workshops and weekend retreats.

His unique style of teaching and sharing provokes reflection and discussion and using mindfulness as a tool, skilfully guides participants into understanding how recognizing the mechanics of the mind brings about freedom and happiness.


All are most welcome.

Lantern Festival Celebration

In conjunction with Lantern Festival, Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden will be having a celebration as follows :

Date  : 10th September 2011 (Saturday)

Venue : Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden
        87, Jalan Puteri 5/7
        Bandar Puteri Puchong
        47100 Puchong

Program :

7.30pm : Arrival of devotees
8.00pm : Puja followed by blessing service
8.30pm : Lighting of Lanterns & Lantern Procession
9.00pm : Colouring contest
9.30pm : Light Refreshments for devotees

The Colouring Contest is open to all Sunday School's children. Please bring your own colour pencils.

Devotees are encouraged to bring their lanterns to this celebration.


All are most welcome.

Sunday 4th September 2011 Dhamma Talk

We are pleased to inform that there is a Dhamma Talk on 4th September 2011 (Sunday) after morning puja. For your info, Puja starts at 9.15am.

Details of Dhamma Talk as below :

Topic   : Mindfulness & Stress Reduction

Speaker : Bro Chua Teck Seong

Time    : 10am - 11.30am

Venue   : Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden
          87, Jalan Puteri 5/7
          Bandar Puteri Puchong
          47100 Puchong


Speaker's Profile

Bro Chua Teck Seong graduated from TARC with BSc in Applied Sciences 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 Venerable 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 such as London Buddhist Society, Amaravati (AjahnSumedho) and Tibetan traditions.

In addition, he was also the Committee Member for BMSM (Brickfields) Youth Section under Training & Outreach in 1996 – 1997.

Currently, Bro Chua is YBAM Marketing Manager for Eastern Horizon & Marketing Department of YBAM as well as the Vice President of YBAM in-charge of external relations.

All are most welcome.


P/S:
Although this event had expired, it is still posted to the blog for "events tracking" purposes.  Sorry for the late notification.