Activities for the month of March - with regular updates
Highlight for the Month of March
Dhamma Talks - Datuk Ananda Kumaraseri
Date:
Mar 6, Sat, 08.00pm-10.00pm. Holistic Family : Key to Success, Well-Being and Happiness and Success
Mar 7, Sun, 02.00pm-04.00pm. Buddhist Pedagogy and Buddhist Education :Parent's Pivotal Role and Responsibility
Mar 8, Mon, 12.00pm-02.00pm. Dhamma Dialogues
Biodata
Ambassador Dato¡¯ Dr. G.K. Ananda Kumaraseri is a career ambassador of over 30 years standing. He retired in 1995 as Director General ASEAN. Since then he has authored several notable books on such important subjects as the cultivation of human values, personal development, holistic education and peace. He is a much sought after Dhamma Speaker in Malaysia and overseas. His recent treatise on holistic motherhood and parenting is widely used as a practical yet effective training manual for courses, on social ills and crimes such as drug abuse, AIDS, child abuse and gender inequality.
Dato' G.K. Ananda Kumaraseri has carved a niche for himself in espousing the concept of ¡°Living by Buddhism¡± by emphasizing the practice and practical application of the Buddha¡¯s Teachings in daily life. His landmark books include:- My First Word Book: Holistic Education, A Compendium of Buddhist Personal Names: Heritage and Significance of Adoption, Living by Buddhism: The Way Forward, Living by Buddhism: Advancing from Knowing to Being, My Alphabet Book: Holistic Education, The Terrifying Drug Menace: Relevance and Role of Buddhism, Welcoming the Birth of a Child, Angulimala : Transforming Lives, Matu-Posaka: Joy of Honouring Parents, Motherhood and Parenting: Key to Social Structuring and SIDDHARTHA : Prince of Peace
His popular Dhamma Talks are on Personal Self-Development, Actualising Excellence, Mental Self-Cultivation : Path to Success, Well-Being and Happiness. Self-Actualising Goals, Wise and Caring Parent, Imperativeness of Buddhist Education, Buddhist Education: Teaching Methods and Techniques, Buddhist Educational Tools and Training, Buddhist Education : Challenges and Opportunities, The Gender Issue: Striking at the Root, Sacredness of Motherhood, Holistic Family Life : Key to Success, Well-Being and Happiness, Peace: A Re-look, SIDDHARTHA: Role Model for Peace , Transforming Lives Here and Now etc.
He is available for public talks and discussions. His email is akumaraseri@yahoo.com. You may also refer to livingbybuddhism.blogspot.com and transformlife.com for more insight into his works and activities.
Mindfulness Engagement Day (MED)
Date: Mar 21, Sunday
Objectives:
Meditation - nurturing mental wellbeing and skillful attitude, inspiring emotional fulfillment and engagement
Education - informing on spiritual alternatives and paradigm, unlearning and relearning spiritual ideals,
Development - building and integrating social and familial support, engaging in meaningful community work, living balanced life, caring for body and health
Agenda:
08.00am. Recollection and Reflection
08.30am. Mindfulness Walk. To Botanical Garden
09.00am. Meditation in Nature. At Botanical Garden
10.00am. Mindfulness Walk. Back to the Sanctuary
10.30am. Rest & Relax / Puja & Prayers
11.00am. Mindfulness Service. At the Sanctuary
12.00am. Dana & Lunch. Vegetarian
01.00pm. Dharma Reality Show & Dharma Discussion
03.00pm. Tea Break and Rest
03.30pm. Reflections & Meditation: The Circle of Life
04.30pm. Food for the Body - Qigong & Exercises
05.00pm. Goodbye
Note:
Attire. Loose and comfortable clothing
Attitude. silence, enthusiastic and engaged
All are welcomed - for beginners and regular practitioners
Donation of RM5.00 for lunch and facilities
Dhamma Talk - Ven. Wimoak
Date:
Mar 21, Sun, 08.00pm-10.00pm. Meditation & Dhamma Dialogue
Mar 22, Mon, 12.30pm-02.00pm. Dhamma Dialogue
Mar 22, Mon, 08.00pm-10.00pm. Meditation & Dhamma Dialogue
Biodata:
Ven. Vimokkha is the Abbot of Pipphalivanaram Temple in Rayong. He obtained his M.A. in Buddhism from Mahachulalongkorn University, Thailand. He is currently studying for his Doctorate in Buddhism at Mahachulalongkorn University, Thailand.
He has extensive experience in teaching Insight Meditation and has since been engaged by numerous organizations including Dhamnasathan in Chulalongkorn University, Saladhamma Temple in Pathumthani, Ariyasom Temple in Sukhumvit, and Boonnives Temple in Dhammasathan, among others.
He has designed and conducted the popular program Development of Mindfulness and Awareness in the Work Place for various large private organizations across Thailand.
He is currently writing a book entitle ¡®Development of Mindfulness and Awareness for Insight Meditation
Young Adult Camp - Ven. Amaranatho
Date:Mar 26, Fri to Mar 28, Sun
Info:
Objectives: developing self awareness, self confidence and self direction.
Age Group: 13 to 19
Availability: To the first 20 pax only
Conditions: Must stay over for the entire duration
Arrival of Participants: 7pm on March 26, Friday
Conclusion of Camp: 04.00pm on March 28, Sunday
Check-in/out: 09.00am on Saturday till 05.00pm on Sunday
Attire: Loose and comfortable.
Accommodation: Simple accommodation is provided in the retreat centre. Some cleaning and other duties are shared.
Meals: There are three meals a day, and all food is vegetarian.
Note: as with everything Buddhist things may change
Contact: Hor (016-4818 308), Selina (016-4228 320)
Biodata:
He was once working within the computer industry and took a degree in computing and artificial intelligence. He then traveled around the world for four years, where he learnt about meditation and the thought began, to become a monk. He has been a Buddhist monk for ten years and lives at Amaravati Monastery near Hemel Hempstead.
He leads residential family, young people and creative retreats for adults at the retreat center at Amaravati (www.family.amaravati.org). These events are based on co-exploration, creativity, fun and a willingness to honestly look at oneself. The main emphasis is on a contemplative or reflective attitude towards understanding who we are. This is based on accepting or welcoming the way life is and allowing our natural wisdom to arise.
He has edited two books of Ajahn Sumedho, the Abbot of Amaravati, one called Intuitive Awareness which is available for free distribution and has been translated into several languages, and another called The Sound of Silence available from Wisdom Publications.
Ven. Amanaratho is also active in inter-faith dialogues and programs.
Daily Programs
Offering of food to Sangha (monks and nuns)
Venue: Silabodhi Center
Time: Breakfast at 7.30am and Lunch at 11.45 am
Note: Please be ready 15 minutes before.
Please check contact below for number of monks/nuns/ diets
Contact: Hor (016-4818 308)
Weekly Programs
Monday: Study Group
Date/Time: Every Monday. 11.30am-2.00pm (meditation & Dharma sharing)
Venue: Silabodhi Center
Medium: English
For: Open-minded and enthusiastic individuals. No prior knowledge needed
Facilitator:
Mar 1. Sis Lim Pau Yen
Mar 8. Dato' Ananda Kumaraseri
Mar 15. Bro Hor
mar 22. Ajahn Wimoak
Mar 29. Venerable Amanaratho
Contact: Hor (016-4818 308)
Note: If you are new please call to confirm a day before
Thursday: Group Meditation
Date/Time: Every Thursday. 6.00pm-8.00pm
Venue: Main Hall
Medium: English (with Hockien translation, where necessary)
For: Guided Meditation for beginners / Group sitting for veterans
Facilitator: Bro Hor KL, or other invited Teachers
Contact: Hor (016-4818 308)
Note: If you are new please call to confirm a day before
Fortnightly Programs
Sunday Zijiu Qigong Practise
Day: Fortnightly Sunday
Date/Time: Mar 7 & Mar 21. 9.00am-10.30am
Venue: Outdoor Meditation Garden
Contact: Thean Yong (012-3820 106)
Note: If you are new please call to confirm a day before
Monthly Programs
All Tradition Dedicated Prayer Services
Venue: Pujabodhi
Date/Day/Tradition/Time
1st Sunday each month. Mahayana Prayer. 10am
2nd Sunday each month. TheravadaParitta Pali & Dana. 11am
Vajrayana Krodikali Chod Puja. 8pm: Mar 10 (Wed), Apr 9 (Fri), May 8 (Sat), Jun 7 (Mon)
Contact: Seng Yeow (016 444 2216)
Free Medical Camp
Date/Venue: Mar 28, 10am to 1pm. Community Hall, Paya Terubong
Note: Please contact below before visiting
Contact: Murugiah (016-444 9246), Seng Yeow (016, 444 2216)
One-Day Mindfulness Retreat
Day/Time: 3rd Sunday of each month - Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16
Duration: Begin 8.00am and end at 5.00pm
Objective:
Exploring pathaways and embracing possibilities
Learning and living a balanced life
Learning to care for body and mind
Engaging in meaningful community work
Engaging the family in a common meaningful activity
Venue: Main Hall
Agenda: see above
Note:
Attire. Loose and comfortable clothing
Attitude. Silence, enthusiastic and engaged
All are welcomed - for beginners and regular practitioners
Donation of RM500 for lunch and facilities
Contact: Hor (016-4818 308)
Information:
All Programs above are organized by Bodhi Heart Sanctuary solely or in collaboration with other parties
All Programs above are opened to public and to beginners unless otherwise stated
Unless otherwise stated all Programs are free of charge. Donation welcomed.
Unless otherwise stated the venue will be at Bodhi Heart Sanctuary
If you are new call to confirm for any last minute changes
Be early - at least 15 minutes before time stated in the Progam
