Upcoming Events

Saturday, June 30, 2012

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 1st 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 (7th and 8th 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 8th 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 15th July 2012 as well.

Weekend Meditation Retreat (13th-15th 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 (6th 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.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

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.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

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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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

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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