Tuesday 8 November 2011

PHBS Land Application Reported in NSTP & SJEcho

Dear Brothers & Sisters in the Dhamma,

As you are aware PHBS held a press conference on 9th October 2011 at its premises to highlight its quest to apply land from the state Government to build a Buddhist temple in Putra Heights. Besides the attached articles published in NSTP & SJEcho, the matter was reported in metro sections of Sin Chew Jit Poh, Nanyang Siang Pao and China Press. PHBS would like to thank the reporting teams for their efforts despite the event being held on a Sunday.

PHBS is now following up this matter closely with the assistance of YB Shuhaimi, ADUN of Sri Muda and is in touch with the Petaling Land Office as well as MPSJ planning Dept Officials. May the blessings of Triple Gems be with us. 

With Metta,
Putra Heights Buddhist Society




Friday 21 October 2011

DHAMMA TALK " MOMENT TO MOMENT" BY ACHAN SOBIN - 21st OCT (FRI) @8.30PM

PHBS is happy to inform that Achan Sobin Namto has kindly accepted our invitation to give a Dhamma Talk "Moment to Moment" at our Centre tonight, 21st Oct (Fri) at 8.30pm. Achan is a Thai Monk of the Forest Tradition.

Friends and devotees are kindly invited to the talk and do bring along your family and friends.

With Metta, PHBS


Biodata:

One of the first teachers at the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Bhikkhu Sopako Bodhi (Luang Phor Sobin Namto) was born in Wangplado, Thailand, in 1932. While still young he moved to Bangkok to ordain as a monk and study the Buddhist teachings.

At just nineteen he undertook a seven-month intensive meditation retreat with the great vipassana master Chao Khun Bhavanapirama Thera, who introduced him to a meticulous step-by-step method for developing mindfulness.

For some time afterward he lived as a solitary forest monk confronting all the dangers of the Asian jungle, including tigers and poisonous snakes.

In Thailand and Burma, LP Sobin studied vipassana with the most renowned teachers of the age, including Mahasi Sayadaw. At just twenty-four, LP Sobin himself became a recognized vipassana and abhidhamma teacher ("abhidhamma" means Buddhist metaphysics). He taught for many years at the famous Section Five of Wat Maha Dhatu monastery in Bangkok, as well as in many other temples. He later established and ran a meditation center in southern Thailand.

In 1972, he became Abbot of the first Thai Buddhist Temple ever built in the United States, in North Hollywood, California. Four years later he organized the founding of Wat Buddhawararam of Denver, a Buddhist temple that he envisioned would promote the spread of insight meditation.

Among many commendations, LP Sobin has been recognized by the Mayor of Los Angeles and the King of Thailand for his work in spreading the teachings of Buddhism to the west.

LP Sobin now resides in his home village of Wangplado, Thailand, where he is working to build a meditation center and a stupa to house the relics of the Buddha. The stupa, or "pagoda," will replicate the famous Buddhist shrine in Bodhgaya, India, which marks the place of the Buddha's enlightenment.

LP Sobin's students and friends remark on his warmth, compassion and humor, but also his uncompromising adherence to the original teachings of the Buddha. He is regarded by many as one of the world's leading authorities on vipassana meditation and abhidhamma. His tireless efforts to share this knowledge have benefited the world beyond measure.

Thursday 20 October 2011

ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHT - 22nd to 28th OCTOBER 2011

YOUTH SECTION GATHERING - 22nd OCTOBER (SAT)
The PHBS Youth Section will gather this Saturday at the centre from 8pm to 10pm for fellowship including Puja service, hymns singing and contemporary video sharing and discussions. If you are aged 13 years & above or have children of this age group, do come and join this week's gathering from 8 to 10pm.

SUNDAY DHAMMA TALK - 23rd OCTOBER
There will NO Dhamma Talk this Sunday but PUJA Service will be on as usual.


SUNDAY DHAMMA CLASS - 23rd OCTOBER
SDS Class will be ON as usual from 10.30am to noon.

MEDITATION CLASS - 25th OCTOBER (TUE)
Do come and join the session conducted by Rev Nyanaramsi each Tuesday from 8.30pm to 10.00pm. Yogis are advised to wear loose pants and T-shirts so that they are able to sit comfortably. The teachings will be English and Mandarin; and will include about 30min of walking/sitting meditation towards the end of each session.

FAMILY DAY - 13th NOVEMBER (SUN)
PHBS will be organizing a family day on 13th November (Sun) and we hope you will be able to join us. Further details will be furnished soon.

Thursday 13 October 2011

ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHT - 15th to 21st OCTOBER 2011

PHBS Activities for the coming Week

YOUTH SECTION GATHERING - 15th OCTOBER (SAT)
The PHBS Youth Section will gather this Saturday at the centre from 4pm to 6pm for fellowship including Puja service, hymns singing and contemporary video sharing and discussions. If you are aged 13 years & above or have children of this age group, do come and join this week's gathering from 4 to 6pm.

SUNDAY DHAMMA TALK - 16th OCTOBER
There will not be any Dhamma Talk this Sunday but PUJA Service will be on as usual.

SUNDAY DHAMMA CLASS - 16th OCTOBER
SDS Class will be ON as usual from 10.30am to noon.

MEDITATION CLASS - 18th OCTOBER (TUE)
Do come and join the session conducted by Rev Nyanaramsi each Tuesday from 8.30pm to 10.00pm. Yogis are advised to wear loose pants and T-shirts so that they are able to sit comfortably. The teachings will be English and Mandarin; and will include about 30min of walking/sitting meditation towards the end of each session.

Thursday 6 October 2011

ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHT - 8th to 14th OCTOBER 2011

YOUTH SECTION GATHERING - 8st OCTOBER (SAT)
The PHBS Youth Section will gather this Saturday at the centre from 4pm to 6pm for fellowship including Puja service, hymns singing and contemporary video sharing and discussions. If you are aged 13 years & above or have children of this age group, do come and join this week's gathering from 4 to 6pm.

SUNDAY DHAMMA TALK - 9th OCTOBER
The Sunday Dhamma Talk this week will be titled "Cultivation of the 10 meritorious actions" presented by Bro Teoh Kian Koon. The Sunday Puja Service will start at 10.30am and Dhamma Talk at 10.45am.
Biodata: Bro. Teoh Kian Koon is a Civil Engineer by profession. He graduated from the University of Malaya with a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering in Feb. 1979 and had since May 2001 retired officially from his Engineering career. He had been a spiritual practitioner (or seeker of Truth) cum 'Meditator' since 1971. Since his retirement he has been sharing his spiritual understanding and experiences with serious and keen spiritual practitioners, cultivators, seekers of truth, dhamma friends and 'meditator' who have affinity with him.

PRESS CONFERENCE ON LAND APPLICATION - 9th OCTOBER
PHBS will be calling a press conference on their application for a plot of land to build a Buddhist Temple in Putra Heights at 12noon on this Sunday, 9th October. Do come and support this important initiative.

SUNDAY DHAMMA CLASS - 9th OCTOBER
SDS Class will be ON as usual from 10.30am to noon.

MEDITATION CLASS - 11th OCTOBER (TUE)
Do come and join the session conducted by Rev Nyanaramsi each Tuesday from 8.30pm to 10.00pm. Yogis are advised to wear loose pants and T-shirts so that they are able to sit comfortably. The teachings will be English and Mandarin; and will include about 30min of walking/sitting meditation towards the end of each session.

If you need further information or details please do not hesitate to contact the following:
Bro Chua Teck Seong at 016-2233537 or Email teckseong@gmail.com
Sis Cerlina Ho at 019-3384913 or Email cerlinaho@gmail.com

Thursday 29 September 2011

ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHT - 1st to 7th OCTOBER 2011

YOUTH SECTION GATHERING - 1st OCTOBER (SAT)
The PHBS Youth Section will gather this Saturday at the centre from 4pm to 6pm for fellowship including Puja service, hymns singing and contemporary video sharing and discussions. If you are aged 13 years & above or have children of this age group, do come and join this week's gathering from 4 to 6pm.

SUNDAY DHAMMA TALK - 2nd OCTOBER
The Sunday Dhamma Talk this week will be titled "FRIENDSHIP" presented by Uncle Vijaya. The Sunday Puja Service will start at 10.30am and Dhamma Talk at 10.45am. Please note that the Monthly Dana, normally scheduled on the first Sunday of the month, has been cancelled for this month.
BIODATA: Mr Vijaya Samarawickrama (also well known as Uncle Vijaya) is a very inspiring and respected Buddhist teacher that has inspired many through the lens of Buddhism by his noble action in expounding the Dhamma. 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).  He is not only a dedicated teacher but a talented writer that has assisted the Late Chief Venerable, Ven K Sri Dhammananda with his numerous publications. He travels around the world to share the gift of Dhamma by delivering talks and organising workshops and seminars in schools, colleges, universities and Buddhist organisations.

SUNDAY DHAMMA CLASS - 2nd OCTOBER
SDS Class will be ON as usual from 10.30am to noon.

MEDITATION CLASS - 4th OCTOBER (TUE)
Do come and join the session conducted by Rev Nyanaramsi each Tuesday from 8.30pm to 10.00pm. Yogis are advised to wear loose pants and T-shirts so that they are able to sit comfortably. The teachings will be English and Mandarin; and will include about 30min of walking/sitting meditation towards the end of each session.

Thursday 22 September 2011

ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHT - 24th to 30th SEPTEMBER 2011

PHBS Activities for the coming Week

YOUTH SECTION GATHERING - 24th SEPTEMBER (SAT)
The PHBS Youth Section will gather this Saturday at the centre from 4pm to 6pm for fellowship including Puja service, hymns singing and contemporary video sharing and discussions. If you are aged 13 years & above or have children of this age group, do come and join this week's gathering from 4 to 6pm.

SUNDAY DHAMMA TALK - 25th SEPTEMBER
There will not be any Dhamma Talk this week but the Sunday Puja Service will carry on as usual.

SUNDAY DHAMMA CLASS - 25th SEPTEMBER
SDS Class will be ON as usual from 10.30am to noon.

INTRODUCTION TO SATIPATTHA MEDITATION CLASS - 27th SEPTEMBER (TUE)
Do come and join the session conducted by Rev Nyanaramsi each Tuesday from 8.30pm to 10.00pm. Yogis are advised to wear loose pants and T-shirts so that they are able to sit comfortably. The teachings will be English and Mandarin; and will include about 30min of walking/sitting meditation towards the end of each session.

NEW MOON DAY -27th SEPTEMBER (TUE)
The centre will be open from 9am to 11am on New Moon Day for offering of flowers and light. There will be chanting and you can also take the 8 precepts for the Uposatta day.

Sunday 11 September 2011

PHOTOS of Mid Autumn Festival - 10th September 2011


PHBS celebrated the Mid Autumn Festival with Putra Heights residents on 10th September 2011 (Sat) evening and Bro David Tan has kindly helped to take some excellent photos of the event to share. If you want to view all the photos kindly click on the link below.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.247885568586314&type=1

The SJBA Choir also performed and below is the link to the Youtube Video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0arbBU9IhKw&sns=fb

Sunday 4 September 2011

Mid Autumn Festival Celebration - 10 September 2011 (Sat)


Let us appreciate our traditional heritage, the mooncake festival to strengthen our family bond. We then extend our sphere of concern & friendliness to foster a cohesive & supportive community in Putra Heights, hence, towards a society of compassion, wisdom & gratitude.

May we sincerely comtemplate & make the aspiration for the peace & well-being of our beloved nation as well.

我们应借即将来临的传统节日-中秋节来巩固与家人的关系。当然我们也应加强邻里之间的联系,以打造一个和谐的社会。让我们以最真诚的心维护和平,愿马来西亚国泰民安。

Program: 10th September 2011 (Sat)
7.00pm Puja
7.15pm Welcoming Speech
7.20pm Dinner
8.15pm Mooncake Festival Lantern Procession
9.00pm Interaction Quiz
9.20pm Dhamma Sharing
10.00pm End

Thursday 1 September 2011

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES 3rd to 9th SEPTEMBER


Below are the planned activities for the coming week.

YOUTH SECTION GATHERING ON 3rd SEPTEMBER 2011 (SAT)
In line with the School Holidays and Hari Raya Puasa, the gathering this week is OFF.

DHAMMA TALK & MONTHLY DANA OFFERING - 4th SEPTEMBER 2011 (SUN)
We are pleased to inform that we have invited members of the Sangha to our Centre this Sunday to allow devotees the opportunity to offer Lunch Dana. If you would like to offer Dana, kindly be at the Centre by 10.30am on 4th September. 

SUNDAY DHAMMA SCHOOL - 4th SEPTEMBER (SUN)
Sunday Dhamma Class for children will be OFF this Sunday (4th September). Class will resume as usual on 11th September.

INTRODUCTION TO SATIPATTHA MEDITATION CLASS 
Bhante Nyanaramsi will be away for the next 3 weeks and class will resume on 20th September. However, the PHBS Centre will continue to be opened for GROUP SITTING every Tuesday. Do come and join in the sitting on 6th September (Tue) @8.30pm.

LANTERN FESTIVAL - 10th SEPTEMBER 2011 (SAT)
PHBS will be organizing a lantern festival cum fellowship on 10th Sept (Sat) and we have organized some interesting programs for the evening including Puja Session, Lantern Procession, Quiz and Potluck Dinner. Do come for the fellowship and let the children join in the fun. 

If you need further information or details please do not hesitate to contact the following:
Bro Chua Teck Seong at 016-2233537 or Email teckseong@gmail.com
Sis Cerlina Ho at 019-3384913 or Email cerlinaho@gmail.com

With Metta,
PUTRA  HEIGHTS BUDDHIST SOCIETY 

Sunday 28 August 2011

HOW TO MEDITATE IN A MOMENT

If you are keen to learn how to meditate, this animated video may be useful in helping you start. Its easy to follow and understand. We hope you you like it.


Thursday 25 August 2011

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES 27th AUGUST to 2nd SEPTEMBER

YOUTH SECTION GATHERING ON 27th AUGUST 2011 (SAT)
In line with the School Holidays and Hari Raya Puasa, the gathering this week is OFF.

DHAMMA TALK
There will not be any Dhamma Talk this Sunday, 28th August.

SUNDAY DHAMMA SCHOOL
In line with the Hari Raya Puasa school holidays, the Sunday Dhamma Class for children will be OFF this Sunday (28th August) and also the following Sunday 4th September. Class will resume as usual on 11th September. 


INTRODUCTION TO SATIPATTHA MEDITATION CLASS

Bhante Nyanaramsi will be away for the next 4 weeks and class will resume on 20th September. However, the PHBS Centre will continue to be opened for GROUP SITTING every Tuesday. Do come and join in the sitting.

Monday 22 August 2011

Pattidana Photos - 7th August 2011

Bro David Tan had taken some photos of the recent event and they are posted in his FB account and also at PHBS. 
Please click on the link below to view them.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2317904108054&set=oa.239929199381951&type=1&theater
Sadhu to Bro David for his effort.

Thursday 18 August 2011

New/Full Month Offering


The PHBS Centre will be opened on New and Full Moon day from 9 to 11am to allow devotees to offer flowers, light and incense. There will be chanting and devotees can also take the 8 precepts if they wish to. Kindly contact Sis Jasmine @012-3875635 for more details.

Wednesday 10 August 2011

Sunday Dhamma Talk on September 11th, 2011

English Dhamma Talk 
"The Development of the Buddha Image" 
by UNCLE VIJAYA


Venue: Putra Heights Buddhist Society Centre
Time: 11th September 2011 (Sunday) @10.45am

Biodata:

Mr Vijaya Samarawickrama (also well known as Uncle Vijaya) is a very inspiring and respected Buddhist teacher that has inspired many through the lens of Buddhism by his noble action in expounding the Dhamma. 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).

He is not only a dedicated teacher but a talented writer that has assisted the Late Chief Venerable, Ven K Sri Dhammananda with his numerous publications. He travels around the world to share the gift of Dhamma by delivering talks and organising workshops and seminars in schools, colleges, universities and Buddhist organisations.

Sunday Dhamma School - Term Break

CLASSES OFF ON 28th AUGUST & 4th SEPTEMBER

In line with the coming school holidays, we would like to advise that there will NOT be any Sunday Dhamma class on 28th August and 4th September. Class will resume as usual on 11th September. PHBS would like to wish all students a Happy Holidays!

Tuesday 9 August 2011

Free Medical Clinic - Every 3rd Saturday of the Month

FREE MEDICAL CLINIC
Venue: Klang
Time: Every Third Saturday of the Month @3.00 to 7.00pm



The Free Medical Clinic is a Community Project jointly organized by Padmasambhava Loving Children Association & Putra Heights Buddhist Society. The patients include inmates of the Padmasambhava Loving Children Association orphanage, single mothers and poor residents in nearby areas. All adult patients were also given blood glucose and blood pressure screening during the service.

The Free Clinic is currently treating about 100 patients during each session and the expenses for medicine and medical equipment are from donations collected from generous devotees and friends during the last few months. Due to the large turnout, our MEDICAL FUND is used up very quickly and need URGENT replenishing. We are now appealing for fresh donations and if you would like to donate towards this meritorious cause, please do not hesitate to contact us. Cheques should be made payable to "Putra Heights Buddhist Society" or bank into our Public Bank (Acc 3161987208) and the bank-in slips emailed to us at 
putraheightsBS@gmail.com to enable us to issue the receipts.


If you would like to volunteer as a helper for the free monthly clinic (third Saturday of each month) in Klang, kindly contact Sis Jasmine (012-3875635) for more details.

Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu! 

Sunday Dhamma Talk on August 21st, 2011

English Dhamma Talk 
"Tirokudda Sutta" - (Departed ones in spirit form) 
by BRO TEOH KIAN KOON


Venue: Putra Heights Buddhist Society Centre
Time: 21st August 2011 (Sunday) @10.45am
 
Biodata:


Bro. Teoh Kian Koon is a Civil Engineer by profession. He graduated from the University of Malaya with a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering in Feb 1979 and had since May 2001 retired officially from his Engineering career. He had been a spiritual practitioner (or seeker of Truth) cum Meditator since 1971.

Since his retirement he has been sharing his spiritual understanding and experiences with serious and keen spiritual practitioners, cultivators, seekers of truth, Dhamma friends and meditators who have affinity with him. So that they may find success in their search for true peace, happiness and true meaning to Life via understanding Life leading to liberation from birth and death and all mental suffering to become a more compassionate and virtuous human being to truly be a blessing to the world and society as a whole.

Sunday Dhamma Talk on August 14th, 2011

English Dhamma Talk 
"Renunciation towards Great Happiness" 
by SIS CHAN KAH YEIN


Venue: Putra Heights Buddhist Society Centre
Time: 14th August 2011 (Sunday) @10.45am

Biodata:

Sis Chan Kah Yein holds a Ph.D in Mathematics Education and teaches in a private college. She founded and coordinates AnimalCare, a charity that helps in the spay-neuter and medical needs of stray animals.

Kah Yein gives public talks regularly on cultivating compassion to animals, and ways to lead a simpler and more spiritual life. To date, she has written six books and many of her talks have been produced on audio CDs, all for free distribution.

With a love for all things small and simple, her motto is to embrace simplicity and travel light in life.

Kah Yein can be reached at chankahyein@gmail.com
All her e-books can be downloaded free at http://tiny.cc/paws

Thursday 4 August 2011

Pattidana (In Conjunction with 7th Lunar Month) on 7th August 2011

In conjunction with the 7th Lunar month, the PUTRA HEIGHTS BUDDHIST SOCIETY will be organizing a Pattidāna Ceremony on August 7th, 2011 (Sun), to share/ transfer merits to our departed relatives and friends. We welcome all devotees and friends to the ceremony.
  
Program:


10.30am Puja Service
10.45am English Dhamma Talk by Reverend Monk
11.15am Offering of Robes & Requisites
11.20am Transference of Merits & Blessings by the Sangha
11.30am Offering of Lunch Dana to the Sangha
11.45am Light Refreshments



Wednesday 3 August 2011

Introduction to Satipatthana Meditation

Meditation Class
Venue: PHBS Centre
Time: Every Tuesday @8.30 to 10pm from 19th July to 23rd August

Bhante U Nyanaramsi will be conducting an Introduction to Satipatthana Meditation Class from 19th July to 23rd August 2011. Do come and join the session each Tuesday from 8.30pm to 10.00pm. Yogis are advised to wear loose pants and T-shirts so that they are able to sit comfortably. The teachings will be conducted in English and Mandarin, and will include about 30min of walking/sitting meditation towards the end of each session.

Youth Section Gathering - Every Saturday

Youth Section Gathering
Venue: PHBS Centre
Time: Every Saturday @4.00 to 6.00pm


Come and join the Youth Section Gathering (13 yrs onwards) on Saturday afternoons from 4.00-6.00pm at PHBS. Once a month, the Youth Section will join the Free Medical Clinic in Klang to experience first hand "Compassion in Action". 

We welcome all youths in Putra Heights TO COME & SEE our activities (puja, hymns, contemporary video sharing & discussions). This weekly gathering can be an impetus for constructive channelling of youth energy for meaningful endeavours such as youth leadership, volunteerism & project development based on compassion,  wisdom & gratefulness. For futher information pls contact Bro Wei Ken (khorweiken@gmail.com) Bro Chua (teckseong@gmail.com/016-2233537)