Dhamma Talk - History of Pali Canon

Please informed that we have invited Bro Aruna K Gamage to share with us on the History of the Pali Canon on Dec 4, 2001.

Hope to see you there!

Dhamma Talk

Speaker : Bro Aruna K Gamage

Venue : Concourse, Green Canopy, 5B Jalan Setia Nusantara U13/17, Setia Eco Park.

Date : Sunday, 4th Dec 2011

Time : 10:00am to 11:30 noon

Topic : History of the Pali Canon

Biodata of Bro Aruna K. Gamage

Bro Aruna is a Researcher in Dhammachai Tipitaka Project, Thailand and PhD Candidate in Graduate School of Buddhist Studies, International Buddhist College, Thailand. He has lectured at the Department of Pāli & Buddhist Studies in the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, Buddhist & Pāli University of Sri Lanka, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka and Graduate School of Buddhist Studies, The Buddhist Library in Singapore and currently he is a teaching assistant in Graduate School of Buddhist Studies, International Buddhist College, Thailand.

Excellent Photos by Ajahn Cagino

Ajahn Cagino has shared some really excellent photos depicting the lifestyle of forest monks.

Enjoy the 6 min video.

Ajahn Cagino's Visit on Sept 18, 2011

Silence in the streams: A monk practising sitting meditation by the running waters of a waterfall.
(Photo by Ajahn Cagino)

We are pleased to announce the itinerary of Ajahn Cagino's visit to Setia Alam on Sept 18, 2011.

Pindapat
Pindapat is a Buddhist tradition where a monk walks with an alms bowl to receive food offerings.
Do note that money is NOT accepted.

Venue : Ocean BBQ Steamboat Restaurant (formerly Ijok Restaurant) along B U13/B Setia Alam and surrounding area.

Time : 8:15am

Dana

Venue: Concourse, Green Canopy, 5B Jalan Setia Nusantara U13/17, Setia Eco Park.

Time : 9:00am

Dhamma Talk

Venue : Concourse, Green Canopy, 5B Jalan Setia Nusantara U13/17, Setia Eco Park.

Time : 10:00am to 12:00 noon

Topic : A Spiritual Journey

For those who are keen in Pindapat and Dana, kindly serve vegetarian food.

Food should preferably be served in ceramic or glass plates/bowls during Dana.

Disposable containers are discouraged.

Feel free to disseminate this information.

A Forest Monk is Coming to Setia Alam

We are happy to announce that Ajahn Cagino will be visiting us in Setia Alam on Sept 18, 2011.

There is an interesting article written about this selfless forest monk in The Star yesterday.
Below is an excerpt.

Stay tuned for more details about Ajahn Cagino's visit...

Meal for the day: Monks returning with food offerings from their morning alms round.

Monday September 5, 2011

Forest monks portrayed in photo exhibition

By MAJORIE CHIEW
star2@thestar.com.my
Pictures courtesy of AJAHN CAGINO

A photography exhibition offers a rare glimpse of the lives of forest monks.

VENERABLE Ajahn Cagino, 43, lives in a cave with two snakes and eight bats. The cave is 2km from the nearest village in Mae Hong Son in northern Thailand. Nestled in a deep valley hemmed in by high mountain ranges that border Myanmar, Mae Hong Son is isolated from the outside world and is covered with mist throughout the year. Read more...

Dhamma Discussion

Setia Alam Sambodhi Buddhist Association would like to welcome you to a Dhamma Discussion this Sunday morning.

Venue: Concourse, Green Canopy,Lifestyle Biz Park,
5B Jln Setia Nusantara U13/17
Setia Eco Park

Date : Sunday, 14th August 2011

Time: 10.00 am to 11.30 am

Topic: Dhamma Discussion (Q & A)

Speaker: Rev. Sumedha

The Dhamma discussion will be followed by Dana (offering of food). Members and
friends are encouraged to bring a vegetarian dish or cut fruits.  For details,
please contact Sis. Penny Loke at 012-280078.

An Eventful Wesak 2011

Wesak was celebrated on 17 May 2011 in Setia Alam.

It is a day which marks 3 momentous events in the life of Gautama Buddha; birth, enlightenment and passing away to parinirvana on a full moon day of the 6th lunar month (May).

Light was used as a symbol to remind that Buddha showed people the way to become enlightened.

Bathing the Buddha is a symbol of inner purification.

Nurses and doctors arrived early at the Community Hall in Impian 4 to serve the community who were willing to donate their blood to save lives.

Volunteers put up posters depicting the 'Life of the Buddha' both in English and in Chinese for the understanding of  all.

Devotees listening deeply to chants by monks.

Volunteers spent time and effort to cook delicious food to raise fund for the Setia Alam Sambodhi Buddhist Association.

Some who are good at handicraft made beautiful bangles and spectacle chains also for fund raising purpose.

Dhamma books both in English and Chinese were made available for free distribution on Wesak Day.

The above are just a few snapshots on Wesak Day 2011 in Setia Alam.

May You be Well & Happy!

2011 Wesak Day Celebration

You are all invited to Wesak Day Celebration, which will be held at :

Dewan Seraya, Impian 4, Setia Alam

17 May 2011

9:00 am to 2:30 pm

(You may click on the image above for a better view.)

Meanwhile, do be reminded that there is a talk entitled "The Significance of Vesak" on May 10, 2011 at Green Canopy, Setia Ecopark from 8:30pm to 10:00 pm.

The speaker is Bro Charlie Chia.

Dhamma Talks at the Green Canopy Club

A series of Dhamma Talks have been arranged for the public and are being held at the Green Canopy Club in Setia Ecopark for the convenience of many who are staying in the vicinity.

Entrance to the Green Canopy Club above.

Bro Charlie Chia, a very renowned Buddhist speaker has very willingly shared his knowledge yesterday evening on the true meaning of Buddhism.

Many of us have been very impressed by his sharing as he had used analogies for easy understanding.

It was definitely a fun and meaningful session which captured everyone's attention.

I sincerely thank him for making the effort to come all the way to Setia Alam/Ecopark just so that it is convenient for us to listen to the Dhamma.

Sadhu, Sahdu, Sadhu.

The next talk is entitled Sowing Good Seeds - Kamma & Rebirth.

Bro Charlie Chia shall share about the 31 planes of existence which will be a very interesting topic indeed.

Place : Concourse, Green Canopy, 5B Jalan Setia Nusantara U13/17, Setia Eco Park

Date : 3 May 2011

Time : 8:30 pm to 10:00pm

The talk is FREE. 

All are welcomed.

Chinese New Year Blessing

The Setia Alam Buddhist Association Selangor has organized a Chinese New Year Blessing in Setia Alam today.

Ven B. Sri Saranankara Nayaka Maha Thera from Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple being led by the president of the association; Bro Goh Seng Chai.

We were fortunate to be able to offer Dana to 23 monks.

Requisites were wrapped up meticulously for each and every monk by devotees.

Blessing and Chanting...

All were well entertained by the Lion Dance....from the young to the young at heart.

Do you notice the affection and metta generated toward all beings, including 'lions'?

Abundant of Dhamma books were made available to the residents who attended the blessing service.

Are they potential Sunday Dhamma School children?