Programs from 11 Jan to 15 Jan 2013

Let's begin the year with a good dose of Metta and aligning the mind on the right course of happiness with the guidance of Bro Visu Teoh.

Do join us for a row of programs lined up for you.

11/1/13 (Friday) 8.30 pm to 10.30 pm
Introduction to Metta Meditation: Guided Metta meditation by Visu plus questions and questions and discussion on the Metta practice.

12/1/13 (Saturday) 1.30 pm to 6.00 pm
Group Metta Meditation Practice: Visu will lead us in sitting and walking meditation interspersed with questions and discussions and concluding with a fitting Dhamma talk.

13/1/13 (Sunday) 9.30 am to 11.00 am
Dhamma Talk: “Maintaining a Peaceful and Happy Frame of Mind.”

14/1/13 (Monday) 8.30 pm to 10.00 pm
Metta Meditation Practice and Dhamma Discussion

15/1/13 (Tuesday) 8.30 pm to 10.00 pm
Short Metta Meditation Sitting and Dhamma Talk on "Living the Mindful Life: the Buddhist Way to Happiness."

Biodata of Visu
Visu Teoh is a Malaysian Chinese born in Penang, Malaysia, in 1953. He has been practicing meditation since 1982 and was a Buddhist monk for 17 years till he resumed the lay life in 2003. He is married to Barbara, a German national, and together they travel to lead retreats in various countries.

Visu was a journalist for 12 years (started with Straits Echo, then New Straits Times and ended up with The Star in Penang as Chief Reporter before he became a monk under the tutelage of Sayadaw U Pandita of Myanmar in 1987. He spent three years training under the guidance of Sayadaw U Pandita at the Mahasi Meditation Centre in Yangon, Myanmar and nine months at Wat Tamaoh Monastery in Lampang, Thailand under Sayadaw U Dhammananda before returning to Malaysia in 1991 where he continued his meditation practice and the study of the Buddha's teachings. Visu has also learnt from various other teachers including Sayadaw U Lakkhana, Sayadaw U Jatila, Ven Sujiva of Malaysia, Sayadaw U Thondara (deceased), Sayadaw U Wayarmeinda (deceased) and Sayadaw U Pannathami.

Visu is the author of several Dhamma books including “Curbing Anger Spreading Love,” “Drinking Tea Living Life: Applying Mindfulness in Everyday Life and Critical Times,” “Loving and Dying,” “Hello with love and other meditations,” and “Metta Meditation and Positive Attitudes.”

Visu has led retreats in Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Italy, Holland, and the Czech Republic and together with Barbara they divide their time between staying in Europe and Penang. When back in Penang they reside at Inward Path and Visu leads the weekly meditation session.

Group Meditation

Sambodhi is open on Friday evenings for all of you who wishes to meditate in a conducive environment.

The agenda for 14 Dec 2012 is as follows:

08:30 - 08.35pm : Puja
08:35 - 09.10pm : Walking Meditation
09:10 - 09.55pm : Sitting Meditation
09.55 - 10.00pm : Sharing of Merits 

24hr Metta for Peace, Harmony and Stability

The 24hr Metta event for Buddhists to chant for peace, harmony, and stability of the World is from 24th to 25th November 2012.

Sambodhi is participating in this event and our time slot is on Sat, 24 November 2012, from 11pm to 12midnight.

We are fortunate that Rev Upananda from Sri Jayanti Buddhist Temple in Sentul will be at Sambodhi Centre this evening to prepare us for the 24hr Metta event. He will also be leading us on the 24th Nov 2012; the event day. 

Do join us today (16, Nov 2012) from 8:30 pm to 10:00pm to learn the KARANIYA METTA SUTTA.

Full Moon Meditation

We invite you to a special group meditation session on the upcoming FULL Moon Day on Monday (29 October 2012), 8.30pm at Sambodhi Centre.

The agenda is as follows:

08:30 - 08.40pm : Puja
08:40 - 09.00pm : Metta Meditation
09:00 - 09.50pm : Vipassana Meditation
09.50 - 10.00pm : Sharing of Merits

Come join us!

3-Day Meditation Retreat

Part time / walk-in yogis are welcomed to the 3-Day Meditation Retreat which is from 26th - 28th Oct 2012. Since the centre shall be occupied with this retreat, there shall be no dhamma talk this Sunday.

Sis Gin will be sharing a topic on Metta on Friday, 26th Oct at 8.30pm before meditation begins.

Detailed schedule of the meditations retreat is as follows:

Friday, 26th Oct 2012
09.00am - 10.00am : Walking Meditation
10.00am - 11.00am : Sitting Meditation
11.00am - 11.30am : Walking Meditation

11.30am - 12.30pm : Lunch (Mindfulness of eating)
12.30pm - 01.00pm : Rest
01.00pm - 02.00pm : Walking Meditation
02.00pm - 03.00pm : Sitting Meditation
03.00pm - 04.00pm : Walking Meditation
04.00pm - 05.00pm : Sitting Meditation
05.00pm - 06.00pm : Walking Meditation/ Refreshment
06.00pm - 07.00pm : Sitting Meditation
07.00pm - 07.45pm : Walking Meditation
07.45pm - 08.30pm : Sitting Meditation
08.30pm - 10.00pm : Dhamma Talk (Metta), Q&A
10.00pm : Sharing of Merits
10.15pm : Retire

Saturday, 27th Oct 2012 & Sunday, 28th Oct 2012
09.00am - 10.00am : Walking Meditation
10.00am - 11.00am : Sitting Meditation
11.00am - 11.30am : Walking Meditation
11.30am - 12.30pm : Lunch (Mindfulness of eating)
12.30pm - 01.00pm : Rest
01.00pm - 02.00pm : Walking Meditation
02.00pm - 03.00pm : Sitting Meditation
03.00pm - 04.00pm : Walking Meditation
04.00pm - 05.00pm : Sitting Meditation
05.00pm - 06.00pm : Walking Meditation/ Refreshment
06.00pm - 07.00pm : Sitting Meditation
07.00pm - 07.30pm : Walking Meditation
07.30pm - 08.00pm : Sitting Meditation
08.00pm - 09.00pm : Interview session
09.00pm : Sharing of Merits
09.15pm : Retire

8 Worldly Conditions

The world revolves around 8 worldly conditions which are the root causes of the ups and downs of life. Everyone of us experience these conditions.

Sis Gin shall be sharing these 8 Worldly Conditions and guide us on methods to strengthen the mind in order to effectively cope with adversities in life. 

Listen to this Dhamma talk on Sunday, 21st Oct 2012, 9:30am at Sambodhi Centre.

Meanwhile, the Group Meditation has been brought forward by 30minutes. Regular meditation helps us in strengthening the mind which leads to dealing better with the ups and down in life. 

Friday, 19th Oct 2012
8.00 - 8.05pm : Puja
8.05 - 8.45pm : Walking Meditation
8.45 - 9.30pm : Sitting Meditation
9.30 - 10.30pm : Sharing session / Group interview with Sis Gin

The Ten Meritorious Actions

The Dhamma Talk this Sunday (14th Oct 2012) would be followed by Dana. 

Ven P Wajirabuddhi from the USA would be sharing "The Ten Meritorious Actions" with us. 

Puja starts at 9:30am as usual.

Speaker's Profile
Ven Panamwela Wajirabuddhi was born in Sri Lanka in the Matara District. He was ordained as a novice monk in 1980 at the Dharmaduthashrama Vidyala, Colombo 09 under the guidance of late Venerable Dr. P. Pangnananda Nayaka Maha Thera, Venerable Wehelle Sri Attadassi Dhammapala Nayaka Maha Thera, & the late Venerable M. Sumangala Maha Thera the Principal of Dharmadutashrama Vidyala Colombo. His higher ordination took place at Malwathu Maha Vihara, Kandy, Sri Lanka in 1987. He completed his monastic education at Dharmaduthashrama College, and did his higher education at,Bhikkhu University Anuradhapura, and obtained “Thripitakavedi” degree. He stayed in Thailand nearly 10 months, at Wat Srakete. Then, in 1994, he came to United States of America, and stayed with the Cambodian community in Los Angeles. Ven. Cong Sophan Rakkitha Dhammo was the head of Wat Khemer Jothi Nano Chun Nath, under whose guidance he learned Cambodian culture and language. In 1999 Ven. P. Wajirabuddhi moved to Atlanta, Georgia and in June 2000 established the Georgia Buddhist Vihara. 

He has completed Vipassana and Jana Bhavana retreat under Ven Dr. Henepola Gunarathana Maha Thera at Bhavana Society, West Virginia USA. He received his English Diploma from Interactive college of Technology in USA. 

He conducts monthly meditation Silence retreat, weekly Vipassana Meditation, visits colleges teaching introduction to Buddhism, Mindful Session in Federal Prison once a month and conducts Annual Youth Retreat. 

Ven P Wajirabuddhi is in Malaysia for a short Dhamma tour at the kind invitation of Ven B Sri Saranankara Nayaka Maha Thera.

Dhamma Talk, Group Meditation and Current Activities

This Sunday's Dhamma Talk in Sambodhi Centre is about 'Kamma and Rebirth'.

Date : 7th Oct 2012
Time : 9:30am
Speaker : Sis Gin

We also welcome you to another Group Meditation session with Sis Gin this Friday, 5th Oct 2012 at Sambodhi Centre.

Agenda:
8.30 - 8.35pm : Puja
8.35 - 9.00pm : Walking Meditation
9.00 - 9.30pm : Sitting Meditation
9.30pm : Sharing session/Group interview with Sis Gin

Children's Sunday Dhamma Class shall be made available soon. Please contact Sis. Ngim Chin Eng (h/p: 019-2627202) for further information. 

For those with teenagers between the age of 13-17 interested to improve the English Language, there would be weekly English Language sessions of 1 hour 30mins each.  The tutor is Miss Jacqueline from UK. Feel free to specify preferred days which we would put into consideration. Do register at setiaalamsambodhi@gmail.com with the following information.

Name :
Age :
School :
Contact No. :

Free English Language Classes

We are pleased to announce that an opportunity to improve the spoken and written English shall be made available in Sambodhi Centre. Miss Jacqueline McCabe from UK whom has a powerful command of the English Language has offered her service to provide free tutoring to assist our teens in speaking and writing the English Language more effectively.

The duration of each class is 1 hour 30 mins. These weekly classes are now opened for children ages 13-17. Kindly register with us at setiaalamsambodhi@gmail.com by Oct 31, 2012. Details required are as follows:

Name :
Age :
School :
Tel :

The day in which these classes shall be held has not been fixed yet. Feedback on the preferred day is welcomed.

Workshop on Kamma and Group Meditation

The non-doing of any evil, the performance of what's skillful, the cleansing of one's own mind:

This is the Buddhas' teaching. — Dhp 183 Sis Gin shall be conducting a workshop on the Types of Kamma this Sunday, 30th Sept, 2012 at Sambodhi Centre. Do join us at 9:30am to have a deeper understanding on this important topic.

We are also pleased to invite you two (2) group meditation sessions with Sis Gin this week at Sambodhi Centre.

Session 1:
Date: 28 September 2012 (Friday)
Time: 8.30pm to 10.00pm

Session 2:
Date: 29 September 2012 (Saturday)
Time: 8.00am to 5.00pm

Workshops - Types of Kamma

The doctrine of kamma is one of the Buddha's central teachings. A study of his teachings on kamma will show that they underlie everything else he taught.

We are glad to announce that the opportunity for a better in-depth understanding on this very important topic is here. Sis Gin is conducting 2 workshops on the 'Types of Kamma'. Do join us in these workshops for the next 2 consecutive Sundays.

Venue: Sambodhi Centre
Date : 23 Sept and 30 Sept 2012
Time : 9:30am

Speaker's Profile
Sis Gavesini (Gin) became interested in Buddhism in the early 70's. She has practiced Insight Meditation under various renowned meditation Masters and regularly goes for intensive retreats. She also runs meditation classes for aspiring yogis in various Buddhist Centres including Setia Alam Sambodhi Buddhist Association.

The Way to a Fortunate Rebirth - Sutta Selections

How fortunate we are that the next Dhamma Talk is about "The Way to a Fortunate Rebirth - Sutta Selections" by Bro Ananda Fong.

Come over to Sambodhi Centre on One Malaysia Day (Sunday, 16 Sept 2012) at 9:30am.

Speaker's Profile
Ananda Fong Choong Fatt
Bro. Ananda graduated with a B.Sc in Applied Chemistry from Portsmouth University, United Kingdom. Ananda was the former deputy principal of the Buddhist Institute Sunday Dhamma School at the Brickfields Maha Vihara and former Deputy President of Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (BUBS). He gives Dhamma talks regularly at Buddhist societies.

Registration for Sunday School Students and Teachers

Setia Alam Sambodhi Buddhist Association Selangor has embarked on the setting up of Sambodhi Dhamma School. We sincerely hope that we can help each other in providing good Buddhist Education to the community.

 SAMBODHI DHAMMA SCHOOL

Sussusa sutavaddhani                 Desire to learn increases learning;

sutam pannaya vaddhanam          learning makes wisdom increase.  

pannaya attham janati                 By wisdom is the goal known;

nato attho sukhavaho.                 knowing the goal brings happiness.  

In view of that we hope to get volunteers as dhamma school teachers. Training workshop will be organized at Sambodhi Center. Registration for dhamma school students and volunteer dhamma school teachers is now on going. Please contact Sis. Ngim Chin Eng (h/p: 019-2627202) for further information.

Integrating Wordly Happiness & Spiritual Happiness

Integrating Wordly Happiness & Spiritual Happiness...may be something many of us are still figuring out. Join us in listening to what Bro Benny Liow has to share with regards to this topic on Sunday, 9th Sept, 2012.

Puja starts at 9:30am.

Speaker's Profile

Bro Benny is the editor of Eastern Horizon, tri-annual journal of the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia. He is also the Editorial Consultant and contributor to the “Religions and Beliefs” volume of The Encyclopedia of Malaysia (2006). His writings have appeared in numerous journals, including Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society and in “Nurturing Child and Adolescent Spirituality: Perspectives from the World's Religious Traditions” (Rowman & Littlefield: Minneapolis, USA, 2006). He edited three volumes in honor of Venerable Dr K. Sri Dhammananda: “K. Sri Dhammananda: A Pictorial Retrospect (2000)”, “K. Sri Dhammananda Felicitation (2003)”, and “108 Treasures for the Heart: A Guide to Daily Living (2005).” His most recent editorial contribution is “Transforming the Mind: To Create Happiness in our Lives” (2008).

Benny holds a B.A. (honors) Education degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia and a M.P.A. degree from University of Malaya. He is currently the Executive Director of a multi-national corporation.

Fellowship Gathering

We shall be having a fellowship gathering this Sunday. Let's meet at Green Canopy Club before adjourning to a coffee shop in Klang for 'NICE' Har Mee (Prawn Mee).

Date : 2nd Sept 2012
Time : 11:30am

There is No Dhamma Talk this Sunday but do come to Sambodhi Centre to radiate metta at 8:30pm on Merdeka night.

Radiating Metta on Full Moon & Merdaka Day

Join us at Sambodhi in radiating metta this Full Moon which falls on Merdeka Day!

Friday, 31st Aug 2012

8:30pm Puja

8:40pm Metta Meditation

9:00pm Vipassana Meditation

10:00pm Fellowship :)

Dana and Dhamma Talk (26 Aug 2012)

Generosity is the foundation, the place from which we begin the practice. 

Ajahn Cagino will be giving us the opportunity to practice generosity this Sunday at 9am (26 Aug 2012).

Puja shall start at around 9:30am followed by a Dhamma Talk entitled "The Good Family Life".

If you intend to participate in Dana, kindly serve vegetarian food only.

Looking forward to see you this Sunday.

Dhamma Talk - The Good Family Life

Come over to Sambodhi Centre this Sunday morning to listen to a dhamma talk entitled "The Good Family Life". Perhaps you could go home with some useful positive tips or ... share some with us instead.

Venue : Sambodhi Centre
Date : 26 Aug 2012
Time : 9:30am starting with Puja
Speaker : Bro Lee Jaik Chin

Speaker's Profile
Bro Lee Jaik Chin has given Dhamma talks at Mudita, Ti-Ratana, and KCBA in Klang; Kinrara Metta and Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden in Puchong, BGF, Sentul, BMSYS, UPM, and SJBA, etc.

He is the Past President and Zone Chairman of Subang Jaya Lions Club, former Head of BGF Counselling Unit for 2 terms and a fundraising committee member for the National Kidney Foundation Malaysia.

Free Revision Classes

Setia Alam Sambodhi Buddhist Association is organising a free-of-charge Intensive Revision Class (Biology) for Form 5 and Form 6 students. 

There are nine Biology sessions for SPM and STPM each.

Schedule for SPM Biology
Wednesday, 4.30 – 5.45 pm (29/08, 05/09, 12/09, 19/09, 26/09, 03/10, 10/10, 17/10, 24/10)

Schedule for STPM Biology
Thursday, 4.30 – 5.45 pm (30/08, 06/09, 13/09, 20/09, 27/09, 04/10, 11/10, 18/10, 25/10) 

Venue: Sambodhi Centre
Tutor : Miss Goh WL (a MSc degree holder and was a pre-U Biology lecturer)
Fees  : FREE

Please contact Miss Goh (weilim_goh@yahoo.com / 012-7257282) before 25/08/2012 for registration. 

Mid August Activities

We have 3 messages for you...

Firstly, we welcome you to our Friday Insight Meditation Session tonight, 10 Aug 2012 at Sambodhi.

We should meditate regularly for our own well-being. While self-practice is essential, group practice is immensely helpful as we are inspired by our mentors and peers to continue putting in right effort. Come join us to experience the power of group meditation!

Agenda:
8.30pm - 8.35pm Puja
8.35pm - 9.10pm Walking Meditation
9.10pm - 9.55pm Sitting Meditation
9.55pm - 10.00pm Sharing of merits

Meanwhile, do also attend the dhamma talk on "Rich Buddhist, Poor Buddhist" this Sunday, 12 Aug 2012 conducted by Bro Charlie Chia. Puja starts at 9:30am.

Lastly, there would be no dhamma talk on the following week due to Hari Raya Puasa.

Rich Buddhist, Poor Buddhist

Rich Buddhist, Poor Buddhist is the topic of our next Dhamma Talk. Would Bro Charlie be sharing tips on financial independence the Buddhist way? Let's find out more this Sunday morning.

Venue : Sambodhi Centre

Date   : 12 August, 2012

Time   : 9:30am starting with Puja

Topic  : Rich Buddhist, Poor Buddhist

Speaker's Profile

Charlie Chia Lui Meng 

Bro. Charlie was the past President of the Buddhist Society in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, a former Secretary General of the Buddhist Missionary Society and former President of Bandar Utama Buddhist Society. 

A Chartered Quantity Surveyor, he also holds a LLB from the University of London and a Certificate in Legal Practice. He regularly gives Dhamma talks at universities, colleges, schools and Buddhist organisations around the Country.

Dhamma Talk - Practice of Mental Culture (Aug 5, 2012)

We are pleased to inform that Uncle Vijaya is sharing another interesting Dhamma Talk with us this Sunday.

Venue : Sambodhi Centre

Date   : 5 Aug 2012

Time   : 9:30am starting with Puja

Topic   : Practice of Mental Culture

Speaker's Profile

Vijaya Samawickrama

Mr Vijaya Samarawickrama (a.k.a. Uncle Vijaya) is an engaging and inspiring Dhamma speaker.  He graduated as a specialist in the Teaching of English as a Second Language from the Malayan Teachers' Training College in Liverpool, England and later on a B.A.(Hons) in English and Linguistics from the University of Malaya and an M.A. (Drama and Theater) from the University of Hawaii.

 Uncle Vijaya is a committee member of the Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society and is also its former vice-president.

Uncle is also author to many Dhamma books, essays and discussions. He shares the gift of Dhamma by delivering talks and organising workshops and seminars in schools, colleges, universities and Buddhist organisations.

Metta Bhavana Aug 2, 2012 (Full Moon)

As an extension to the Metta Round the World initiative in Malaysia, Sambodhi is hosting Metta Bhavana on Aug 2, 2012 which is on a Full Moon night. You are invited to join this meritorious event.

Venue : Sambodhi Centre

Date : Aug 2, 2012

Time : 8:30pm to 10:00pm

Agenda : 

• Full Moon puja, including chanting of the Karaniya Metta Sutta 
• Metta Meditation
• Dedicate the merits generated from the Metta Bhavana for world peace, harmony, and stability

8-Day Meditation Retreat

An 8-Day Meditation Retreat with Sister Gin is now open for registration.

Eight Great Places of Buddhist Pilgrimage

We are pleased to inform that Sis Kheng Choo would be sharing the Eight Great Places of Buddhist Pilgrimage this Sunday.

Venue : Sambodhi Centre

Date   : 29 July 2012

Time   : 9:30am starting with Puja

Speaker's Profile

Wooi Kheng Choo

Graduated from University of Malaya with M.Sc. in 1979 specializing in Plant Physiology and worked as a Plant Biotechnologist for multinational companies. Completed the Diploma in Buddhist Studies from Than Hsiang Buddhist Research Centre in 2001.

Taught Sunday Dhamma School in SJBA for 12 years.  Assisting Selangor Buddhist Vipassana Meditation Society in the publication of Dhamma books. 

Buddhism & Feng Shui

The meditation course has just ended but Sambodhi continues to welcome you to meditate every Friday evening at the centre. It shall be opened from 8:30pm to 10:00pm for the purpose of meditation practice.

Buddhism and Feng Shui is definitely an interesting topic for the next Dhamma Talk. Do come and find out more.

Venue: Sambodhi Centre

Date : 22 July 2012

Time : 9:30am starting with Puja

Speaker : Bro Charlie Chia

Speaker's Profile

Bro. Charlie was the past President of the Buddhist  Society in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, a Committee member of the Buddhist Missionary Society and former President of Bandar Utama Buddhist Society. A qualified quantity surveyor, he also holds a LLB from the University of London and a Certificate in Legal Practice. He gives Dhamma talks regularly at universities, colleges, schools and Buddhist organisations. 

Announcements & Event Updates

Please find below an update of some of the upcoming events organized by Sambodhi. Do note that the next Dhamma Talk is on 1^st July 2012, after which there would be no talks for 2 weeks due to other events. 

Dhamma Talk (1st July 2012)

Venue : Sambodhi Centre

Time :  9:30am

Topic : Taking The Risk To Be Happy     

Speaker : Rev . Sumedha 

Speaker's Profile

Rev. Sumedha is a Sri Lankan monk currently residing in Sri Lanka Buddhist temple Sentul. He was ordained as a novice monk in 1993 and given higher ordination in 2003. In addition to monastic training and traditional oriental studies, he also received Bachelor’s degree from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka with major in Psychology. While in the University, he set up a monastery in Sri Lanka and was working with youth and parents as potential groups in bringing about change in people’s life. There he conducted safe-parenting awareness programs for parents and guided youth through music and literature.

Rev. Sumedha, with the blessings of Chief Reverend, arrived in Sentul Temple in October 2009. In the guiding lights of Chief Reverend, he was about to take the best turn in his monkhood life. He was offered a scholarship in HELP University College to pursue his Masters in Counselling Psychology. This event paved the way for him to set up “Embassy of Happiness”, the spiritual counselling unit in Sentul Temple. With the generous guideline from the Chief Reverend, he was able to create a Dhamma space called “Buddhist Cell Groups” where families and friends can gather around and practice the teachings.

National Maha Sanghikadana (7^th and 8^th July 2012)

Sambodhi is one of the participating Buddhist Organizations involved in the National Maha Sanghikadana.

Venue: Bodhi Park

        1-A, Persiaran  Serai Wangi, Seksyen U12,

        40710 Shah Alam

Programme on 7th July, 2012 (Saturday)

7:30pm     Chanting by Mahayana monks 北传法师洒净 。

8:00pm     Chanting by Theravada monks 南传发诵经

8:20pm     Dhamma lecture by Ven. Saranankara Nayaka Maha Thero.

Topic :      How to BALANCE Materialism and Spiritualism                 

                萨拉南卡拉首座主讲 佛法。

Programme on 8th July 2012 (Sunday) includes Pindapatta, Chanting of Suttas and Dana.

Time: 8:30 am to 1pm.

Devotees are encouraged to participate in the offering of food to the monks and nuns. There are about 100 over monks and nuns who will be present at the Bodhi Park centre. Devotees are to assemble at designated assembly area by 8:00 am on Sunday morning to get ready for the Pindapatta.

Please do not bring any food for Dana as all will be prepared by the organizing committee. 


In support of this meritorious event, there will be no Dhamma talk on that Sunday ie 8^th July 2012. We shall be having our weekend meditation retreat on the following week at Samadhi Vihara which is next to the Bodhi Park. As such there would not be any Dhamma talk for 15^th July 2012 as well.

Weekend Meditation Retreat (13^th-15^th July 2012)

Date : 13-15 July 2012 (Friday evening to Sunday evening)

Venue: Buddhist Missionary Society,

              Samadhi Vihara,

              1B, Jalan Serai Wangi U12/8 Section U 12,

              Bukit Raja Industrial Zone 40170 Shah Alam Selangor, Malaysia

Conducted By: Sis Gin

Hosting of Empress Wu (6^th Oct 2012)

Sambodhi is embarking on a project to raise funds for our centre by hosting a theatre show produced by Dama Orchestra.

The show, Empress Wu – The Musical is on 6.10.12. (Saturday) 3.00 pm (in Mandarin it’s called ‘Wu Che Tian’).

The tickets are priced at RM 120, RM 180, RM 250 and RM 400. Proceeds from the show will go towards the maintenance of the centre and also the building fund.

Those who wish to pre-book the seats or who wish to help us sell the seats, or sponsor/look for sponsors for the show, please approach Sis Tina at 012-3378210 or TinaCheah@gmail.com.

Dhamma Talk - Taking the Risk to be Happy (1 July 2012)

'Taking the Risk to Be Happy' is the dhamma topic at Sambodhi Centre on 1st July 2012.

Puja starts at 9:30am

Dana at 11.00am

Speaker : Rev Sumedha

Rev. Sumedha is a Sri Lankan monk currently residing in Sri Lanka Buddhist temple Sentul. He was ordained as a novice monk in 1993 and given higher ordination in 2003. In addition to monastic training and traditional oriental studies, he also received Bachelor’s degree from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka with major in Psychology. While in the University, he set up a monastery in Sri Lanka and was working with youth and parents as potential groups in bringing about change in people’s life. There he conducted safe-parenting awareness programs for parents and guided youth through music and literature.

Rev. Sumedha, with the blessings of Chief Reverend, arrived in Sentul Temple in October 2009. In the guiding lights of Chief Reverend, he was about take the best turn in his monkhood life. He was offered with a scholarship in HELP University College to pursue his Masters in Counseling Psychology. This event paved the way for him to set up “Embassy of Happiness”, the spiritual counseling unit in Sentul Temple. With the generous guideline from the Chief Reverend, he was able to create a Dhamma space called “Buddhist Cell Groups” where families and friends can gather around and practice the teachings.

Buddhism in Stress Management

‎'Buddhism in Stress Management' is the topic of our dhamma talk on Sunday, June 24, 2012.

Venue : Sambodhi Centre
Date : June 24, 2012
Time : 9:30am starting with Puja
Speaker : Bro Charlie Chia

Speaker's Profile
Charlie Chia Lui Meng 
Bro. Charlie was the past President of the Buddhist Society in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, a former Secretary General of the Buddhist Missionary Society and former President of Bandar Utama Buddhist Society. 
A Chartered Quantity Surveyor, he also holds a LLB from the University of London and a Certificate in Legal Practice. ). 
He regularly gives Dhamma talks at universities, colleges, schools and Buddhist organisations around the Country.

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Dhamma Talk - Practice of Generosity

Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Dhamma,

Welcome back from the holidays! 

The Dhamma Talk this Sunday is entitled "The Practice of Generosity".

Venue : Sambodhi Centre, Setia Alam
Date : 17 June 2012
Time : 9:30 am starting with Puja
Speaker : Bro Benny Liow

Profile of Speaker

Bro Benny is the editor of Eastern Horizon, tri-annual journal of the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia. He is also the Editorial Consultant and contributor to the “Religions and Beliefs” volume of The Encyclopedia of Malaysia (2006). His writings have appeared in numerous journals, including Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society and in “Nurturing Child and Adolescent Spirituality: Perspectives from the World's Religious Traditions” (Rowman & Littlefield: Minneapolis, USA, 2006). He edited three volumes in honor of Venerable Dr K. Sri Dhammananda: “K. Sri Dhammananda: A Pictorial Retrospect (2000)”, “K. Sri Dhammananda Felicitation (2003)”, and “108 Treasures for the Heart: A Guide to Daily Living (2005).” His most recent editorial contribution is “Transforming the Mind: To Create Happiness in our Lives” (2008).

Benny holds a B.A. (honors) Education degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia and a M.P.A. degree from University of Malaya. He is currently the Executive Director of a multi-national corporation. 

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Announcements and Outing (9 June 2012)

There are no Dhamma Talks for the next 3 weeks due to school holidays. 
However we have organized an outing on June 9, 2012.

Venue : Tanjung Karang and Sekinchan
Purpose : Fellowship, Sightseeing and Seafood Dinner

Seafood Dinner : 
9 course dinner, Coffee along the way
- RM 40 / Adult & Children 12 +
- RM 25 / Children 12- 
(pay upon registration)

Note : 
- Drive on your own or arrange for Car Pool. 
- Bring Ice Box if you wish to purchase and keep fishes fresh.

Assemble at Sambodhi Centre for briefing at 12.30pm on June 9, 2012.
DEPART at 1.00pm sharp in convoy style. 

Please contact Penny Loke for further details : 012-2800787. 

What is Your Belief?

We have invited our Spiritual Advisor; Chief Reverend B. Sri Saranankara to Sambodhi Centre for Blessing Service followed by Dana. This will be Chief Reverend's first visit since we moved in to this premise.

Place : Sambodhi Centre
Date : Sunday, 20 May 2012
Time : 9:30 Puja and Dhamma Talk,
         11:30am Dana
Speaker: Rev Maitri
Topic: What is your Belief?

Rev Maitri shall be speaking in a mixture of English and Mandarin.

Devotees are encouraged to bring a dish (preferably vegetarian) to offer for Dana to the reverend monks.

Dhamma Talk - Buddhist Cosmology

Sis Gin shared the Buddhist Cosmology with us last Sunday. She shall continue with more interesting stories with regards to the 31 planes of existence this Sunday.

Date : 13 May 2012
Venue : SASBAS Centre
Time : 9:30am
Topic : Introduction to Buddhist Cosmology

Speaker's Profile
Sis Gavesini (Gin) became interested in Buddhism in the early 70's. She has practiced Insight Meditation under various renowned meditation Masters and regularly goes for intensive retreats. She also runs meditation classes for aspiring yogis in various Buddhist Centres including Setia Alam Sambodhi Buddhist Association.

Pre Wesak, Wesak and Post Wesak Activities

A series of activities have been lined up from Friday till Sunday at Setia Alam Sambodhi Buddhist Association Selangor centre.

Wesak Eve Friday, 4th May 2012

8:00pm    Puja

8:30pm    Significance of Wesak by Uncle Vijaya Samawickrama

11:30pm  All night Meditation led by Sis Gin

Wesak Day Saturday, 5th May 2012

8:30am   Official Launch of Wesak by Venerable Monk

9:00am   Global Metta Meditation for World Peace

11:30am Offering of Food (Dana) to Venerable monk

9:15 am  Light a lamp, offer flowers, food sales, free dhamma books/CDs, mini exhibition on the life of the Buddha.

Day after Wesak 6th May, 2012

9:30am Introduction to Buddhist Cosmology (31 planes of existence) by Sis Gin

Dhamma Talk - Living in the Present

The next Dhamma Talk is entitled 'Living in the Present'. It will be followed by Dana.

Venue : SASBAS Centre

Date : 29th April, 2012

Time : Puja 9:30am

          Dhamma Talk 10:00am

          Dana 11:30am (Preferably Vegetarian Food)

Speaker : Ven. Mandawala Pannawansa

Speaker's Profile

Ven. Mandawala Pannawansa is on a short Dhamma Tour to Malaysia from 6 to 30^th April at the kind invitation of Ven B Sri Saranankara Nayaka Maha Thera.

Ven. is a Meditation Master of Washington Buddhist Vihara. Ven. is a French Citizen Buddhist monk born in Sri Lanka and is fluent in English, French and Sinhala, teaches the Dhamma and Meditation in Europe and USA and also has has translated the works of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Kahlil Gibran, Rumi, Paul Coelho, Omar Khyyam, Victor Hugo and Molièr. Ven has just completed the translation of Dr Brian Weiss's ‘Many Lives and Many Masters’ into Sinhala language in 13 days and the book will be published in Sri Lanka soon.