Dhamma Sermons by Ajahn Brahmavamso

Novitiate Programme at Mahindarama Buddhist Temple & Pindapata

Today marked the 6th Novitiate Programme of Mahindarama Buddhist Temple with 19 novices ranging from 62 years of age to as young as 16. The novices included members and staff volunteers from Mahindarama Sunday Pali School included :-
Steven Saw Chong Kang (Sis. Rita's husband),
Benny Ooi Chong Bian (Sis. Hoon Leng's husband),
Christopher Chua Lye Aun (MSPS School Assembly Team),
Michael Lim Cheong Yang (Student Body Chairman),
Goh Vern Lim (MSPS Student and our Vesak Concert singer).

We would like to take this opportunity to say SADHU SADHU SADHU to all on this noble step.

The programme will be led by Bhante Dhammapala, a Malaysian origin from Kuching, Sarawak who after being ordained as a bhikkhu, went to Sri Lanka for further studies and completed his bachelor and Masters degree at the Kelaniya University, Sri Lanka. Bhante completed his PhD in June this year at the Hong Kong University. He is the founder and the administrator of http://www.buddhistdoor.com/ website and also the Religious Advisor of Wang Fat Ching She in Hong Kong.

In conjunction with the Novitiate Programme, a Pindapata will be held at Mahindarama Buddhist Temple on 29 Nov at 9:00 am.

Dhamma Sermons

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Dhamma Sermons

by

Bhante W. Seelawansa Thero

Speaker’s Profile

Bhante W. Seelawansa Thero is a graduate in Buddhist Philosophy from the Kelaniya University, Sri Lanka. He had been a senior lecturer in Buddhist Philosophy at the Buddhist and Pali University, Sri Lanka.

Bhante has been a Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka and has been acclaimed as a Buddhist scholar in the academic world with many English and Singhala publications to his credit.

Bhante has experience in Buddhist propogation activities in many Asian countries as a visiting lecturer on Buddhist Philosophy and has also spent a considerable amount of time in Australia on missionary work.

Dhamma Sermons by Bhante W. Seelawansa Thero held at Mahindarama Buddhist Temple, can be downloaded at the following link :

http://www.esnips.com/web/DhammaSermonBhanteSeelawansa/

12 May Alagaddupama Sutta - The Snake Simile

13 May Dvedhavitakka Sutta – Two kinds of Thoughts

14 May (Thu) Mahahithipadopama Sutta – The great discourse on the
Elephant Footprint Simile

Dhamma Sermons

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Dhamma Sermons
BY
Bhante Soorakkulame Pemaratana Thero

Speaker’s Profile
Bhante S. Pemaratana is a Buddhist monk from Sri Lanka. He was ordained at the age of 10 in 1986 and received higher ordination in 1997.

He was trained under the tutelage of the most Ven. Attangane Sasanaratana Maha Thero at Sripathi Pirivena, Diyakalamulla, Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka. He holds a Bachelor’s degree with first class honors in Buddhist Studies from University of Peradeniya and a Master's degree in Philosophy from the National University of Singapore.

He served as a lecturer in the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Buddhist and Pali College of Singapore. Currently he is the resident teacher at the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, USA.



Dhamma Sermons by Bhante S Pemaratana held at Mahindarama Buddhist Temple can be downloaded at this link :

http://www.esnips.com/web/DhammaSermonsBhanteSPemaratana

9 June 2009 Cultivating the Power of Mind
10 June 2009 Levels of Happiness
11 June 2009 Creating Happiness at Work

Ajahn Brahm Meditation Retreat

Once again, we are pleased to inform that Venerable Ajahn Brahm has kindly agreed to conduct a Meditation Retreat at Mahindarama Buddhist Temple from 20 Dec 2009 - 29 Dec 2009.

The retreat application form is now available at Mahindarama Buddhist Temple's office. Temple office opening hours are from 9am - 5pm daily except Sat till 1pm and closed on Wednesday.

Response is expected to be overwhelming. Closing date for submitting the duly completed and signed registration form is on 30 October, 2009.

WACANA 2009 - “Educating Tomorrow’s Leaders Today”

The inaugural WACANA 2007 with the theme “Educating Tomorrow’s Leaders Today” and WACANA 2008 with the theme “Buddhist Leadership in Malaysia: Values, Vision, Vitality” have created awareness among the local Buddhist community on the importance of leadership in driving the development of Buddhist education.

This year, Nalanda Institute and the Buddhist Maha Vihara will again jointly organize WACANA 2009, the Annual Buddhist Convention to further discuss pertinent issues affecting the Buddha-Sasana. The Buddhist sangha and laity will discuss various issues centred upon Dhamma propagation in :

WACANA 2009
Annual Buddhist Convention
“Dhammaduta – Uniting Our Vision, Engaging Our Community”
13 December 2009 . Sunday . 9am – 5pm
Srivijaya Seminar Hall . Level 3 . Nalanda Centre
Sri Serdang . Selangor Darul Ehsan

Participation
WACANA 2009 is targeted at Buddhist community leaders, educationists, Dharma propagators, Dharma School teachers and members of the public with interests in this particular field. Participation is by invitation only.

If you are interested in the field of Dhammaduta and would like to participate in WACANA 2009, please submit your application by writing to the Secretariat before 14 November 2009 to obtain invitation to the Convention.

The write-up should include your :
1. name
2. contact numbers
3. correspondence address
4. involvement in Buddhist activities
5. your designation in the Buddhist establishment.

Participation in WACANA 2009 is limited to 100 participants only.

Upcoming Events (updated 09 Sept 2009)

OnGoing Event
7-July - Vassa commenced on this day. Chanting will be held at night. All are welcome.

Past Events
Aug 29 & 30 Aug - National Drama Contest in KL (PIC : Sis Siew See) The drama is based on a Jataka Story. The team led by Sis Siew See came back with the 3rd PRIZE. Congratulations!!!! Thanks to all who have assisted Bro Michael, Sis Lilin Tan, Bro Hsien Ming, Sis Amy, etc.

31-Aug - MBES - Malaysian Buddhist Examination at 2:00 pm (Chief Invigilator : Sis Yeap Siew Har) 200 plus candidates inclusive of MSPS students, Students from MSPS Parental Class, MSPS Trainee Teachers, MSPS Staff andPFS Buddhist Society students were at MSPS on 31 Aug at 1:30 pm for a blessing by the resident monk for calming and giving confidence before commencement of the National Buddhist Exam. The participants were then assigned to respective exam venues, Wisma Mahinda hall, Level 3, 4 and 5 classrooms.

Upcoming Events
Sept
Sep 12 - 50 YEARS ANNIVERSARY DINNER for MSPS at Chew Kongsi, 33, Kimberley Street, Penang. 8 course dinner. Amplifier setup - Leonard and team, Performances for the night : Mano and the Gee Bees as well as Leonard Tan and team Treasurer – Michael Lim
Auditor : Alice Jim Slide presentation - Hsien Ming & Kwei On, F & B - Chin Nee, Ticketing Head - Chin Nee, Chin Chin, Michael Lucky Draw - Rita Teoh, Reception - Hoon Leng, Chin Chin Backdrop & Ticket Design - Kwei On, Games - Benny Ooi & Chou Fong. Currently 38 tables confirmed. Total LUCKY DRAW PRIZES TO-DATE : 82, TABLE DRAW PRIZE : 15, Programme for the night includes down memory lane picture slides and videos, interactive games, cutting of cake, toast, lucky draws, table draws, recognition and surprise events.

13-Sep - Prize Giving Day (PIC : Loo Leong Kee) Prizes will be given to students from each class for Dhamma Excellence, Teamwork, Best Attendance.
Feedback Interviews for MSPS Staff Classes : Kindy 1, Kindy 2, both Sessions 1 & 2. For detail schedule, please refer to white board at MSPS office. (PIC : Joanne & Pei Chen)

20-Sep - Chanting Competition (PIC : Bro Yong Cheng)
Feedback Interviews for MSPS Staff Classes : Level 1, Level 2 both Sessions 1 & 2. For detail schedule, please refer to white board at MSPS office. (PIC : Joanne & Pei Chen)

27-Sep - Trainee Teachers will sit-in classes (PIC : Joanne & Pei Chen)
Student feedback (PIC : Chin Nee)

Oct
04-Oct – Kathina at MBT Feedback
Interviews for MSPS Staff Classes : Level 3, Level 4, 5, 6, Senior, Admin Team, Trg Team, CPR Team, School Assembly Team both Sessions 1 & 2. For detail schedule, please refer to white board at MSPS office. (PIC : Joanne & Pei Chen)

11-Oct - Trainee Teachers will continue to sit-in classes (PIC : Joanne)
Interviews for Trainee Teachers for placement into MSPS organisation (PIC : Surya)
Student Feedback (PIC : Chin Nee)

18-Oct - Trainee Teachers deliver mock classes (PIC : Joanne)

TBD - Kindy Sports Event (PIC : Sis Lee Peck Yong, Mentor : Sis Lilian Sung)