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.