Showing posts with label Vassa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vassa. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

VASSANA KALO (This is the time to observe Rains Retreat) - Invitation Ceremony

[Updated as at 30th July 2012, 7.17pm]

We are pleased to inform you that the Resident Monk in Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden, together with another two (2) Sri Lankan monks will observe Vassa Retreat in the Centre after the full Moon Day of 2nd August 2012.  Duration of the Vassa period is 3 months starting from 3rd August 2012.

During Vassa Retreat, devotees are encouraged to provide the 4 requisites to the Bhantes, namely Robes, Food, Accommodation and Medicines.

Bhantes will be leading blessing services on requests, conducting 100 days evening prayers and meditation sessions so that devotees can develop their spirituality.

At the end of the Vassa Retreat, devotees will have a great opportunity to perform a Kathina Ceremony (which is one of the greatest and most meritorious activity).

Therefore we are going to invite the Bhantes to observe Vassa as follows :

Date  :  2nd August 2012 (Thursday)


Time  :  8.30pm - 9.30pm


Venue :  Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden

         36 & 38, Jalan Puteri 4/2
         Bandar Puteri Puchong
         47100 Puchong


You are most welcome to join this invitation ceremony and obtain the blessings from the Triple Gem.

Chanting blessing sutras and 28 Buddha Puja throughout 100 days

[Updated as at 30th July 2012, 7.39pm]

We are pleased to inform that the Resident Monks observing Rains Retreat at Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden Buddhist Society will be chanting Blessing Sutras every evening.

Date of Commencement : 3rd August 2012 (Friday)

Time                 : 8.30pm – 9.30pm


Venue                : Main shrine hall

                       Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden
                       36 & 38 Jalan Puteri 4/2
                       47100 Puchong

Selected Suttas

Metta Sutta           : For spiritual development.


Mangala Sutta         :
For 38 blessings.


Tirokudda Sutta       : To make departed relatives happy.


Bojjhanga Sutta       : For good health.


Abhisambidana paritta : For protection.


Ratana Sutta          : For protection from 3 fears.


Dasadisa paritta      : For protection from ten directions.


Jalanandana paritta   : For protection from all the evils.


Jaya paritta          : For victory and good luck.



On every Saturday, there will be 28 Buddhas puja during the Rains Retreat.

Devotees are encouraged to join in the evening chanting sessions and 28 Buddha puja sessions.  You can  offer jasmine flowers to the Buddha  throughout the 100 days' prayers.  Blessing water will be distributed on 10th of November (Saturday) at  8.30pm.

All are welcome to take this opportunity to receive the wholesome energies that will be generated by the recitation of holy sutras during the 3 months Vassa.


For further info, please call 03-80516630.

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 2011.  Duration 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

Monday, July 18, 2011

Sunday 24 July 2011 Dhamma Talk

We are pleased to inform that there is a Dhamma Talk on 24th July 2011 (Sunday) after morning puja.  For your info, Puja starts at 9.15am.

Details of Dhamma Talk are as below:

Topic   : The Way to a Fortunate Rebirth

Speaker : Bro Ananda Fong

Time    : 10am - 11.30am

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



Speaker's Profile

Bro. Ananda Fong hails from Kuala Lumpur, and is a graduate from the UK.

He was a student, facilitator and former Deputy Principal of the Buddhist Institute Sunday Dhamma School (BISDS) at the Buddhist Maha Vihara (BMV), Brickfields, KL.

He was also a facilitator and former Principal of Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (BUBS) Sunday Dhamma School, and its President.

During his service in BISDS and BUBS, he also helped as the co-organizer and facilitator of Dhamma School Teachers Training Programs.

He has been a facilitator in Dhamma Speakers Training Programs, and Tutor in Certificate / Diploma in Buddhism programs.  He gives Dhamma sharings regularly at Buddhist Societies in the Klang Valley.

All are most welcome.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Vassana Kalo (This is the time to observe Rain Retreat)

We would like to inform you that the Resident Monks in Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden will observe Vassa Retreat in the Centre after the full Moon Day of July 15th, 2011.  Duration of the Vassa period is 3 months, which falls on the period from July 16th to October 11th, 2011.

During Vassa Retreat, Devotees are encouraged to provide the 4 requisites to Bhante.  They are namely Robes, Food, Accommodation and Medicines.

Bhante will be leading blessing services on requests, chanting of Bojjhanga Sutta and meditation sessions so that devotees can develop their spirituality.

At the end of the Vassa Retreat, Devotees will get a great opportunity to perform a Kathina Ceremony on Sunday, 23rd October 2011 which is one of the greatest and most meritorious activities.

Therefore we are going to invite Bhante to observe Vassa this Friday 15th July, 2011 at 8.30pm - 9.30pm at Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden.  You may join this invitation ceremony as well and obtain the blessings from the Triple Gem.

Saddhu Saddhu Saddhu!