Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
Help needed for Flood victims in Kedah
Dear Friends
As you have heard in the news that flood has hit our Northern region badly and the flood situation in Kedah worsened as at today.Many flood victims have been moved to shelters.
We at Ti-Ratana Penchala Community would like to assist MCRS (Malaysia Red Cross Society) who is looking for help in kind for flood victims in Kedah such as blankets,sarongs, mineral water,panadol,sanitary pads,soap,rice, bee hoon, can sardine, baked beans,condense milk,tooth paste, milo, coffee etc....
Let's put our hands together to help the flood victim. You are most welcome to contribute in any kind and forward these item to Ti-Ratana Penchala Community Centre by 11 Nov 2010 before 5pm. MCRS will be in our centre to pick them up on 12 Nov 2010 morning
Have a good weekend and wishing all our Hindu friends - Happy Deepavali!
UPDATE 5 Nov 2010
If possible, we wish to consolidate the items by Tuesday 9 Nov 2010. And anyone of you wish to contribute, appreciate if you can send it this coming Tuesday before 5 pm. Reason being goods should be deliver to them the earlier the better when the flood victims is currently in need.
With Metta
Ti-Ratana Penchala Community Centre
21, Jalan Penchala
46000 Petaling Jaya
Selangor
Malaysia
Tel : +603-7784 9002
Fax : +603 -7784 8002
E-Mail : trccpenchala@gmail.com
Web : http://www.ti-ratana-penchala.com.my
http://mahasadhu.blogspot.com/
http://trccpenchala.blogspot.com/
As you have heard in the news that flood has hit our Northern region badly and the flood situation in Kedah worsened as at today.Many flood victims have been moved to shelters.
We at Ti-Ratana Penchala Community would like to assist MCRS (Malaysia Red Cross Society) who is looking for help in kind for flood victims in Kedah such as blankets,sarongs, mineral water,panadol,sanitary pads,soap,rice, bee hoon, can sardine, baked beans,condense milk,tooth paste, milo, coffee etc....
Let's put our hands together to help the flood victim. You are most welcome to contribute in any kind and forward these item to Ti-Ratana Penchala Community Centre by 11 Nov 2010 before 5pm. MCRS will be in our centre to pick them up on 12 Nov 2010 morning
Have a good weekend and wishing all our Hindu friends - Happy Deepavali!
UPDATE 5 Nov 2010
If possible, we wish to consolidate the items by Tuesday 9 Nov 2010. And anyone of you wish to contribute, appreciate if you can send it this coming Tuesday before 5 pm. Reason being goods should be deliver to them the earlier the better when the flood victims is currently in need.
With Metta
Ti-Ratana Penchala Community Centre
21, Jalan Penchala
46000 Petaling Jaya
Selangor
Malaysia
Tel : +603-7784 9002
Fax : +603 -7784 8002
E-Mail : trccpenchala@gmail.com
Web : http://www.ti-ratana-penchala.com.my
http://mahasadhu.blogspot.com/
http://trccpenchala.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Serene Mind Workshop by Mae Chee Sansannee (Review & Testimonies)
Serene Mind Workshop was introduced to us by Dhammesi Teo, the event was sponsored by WAKI International & Metrowealth International. It was organised by the Ti-Ratana Penchala team, supported by Innovate Solutions Sdn Bhd and Lumbini Garden. The event was held at the Crystal Crown on the !7 Sept .
"Thanks for organizing this workshop... it is really meaningful and full of energy!"
Mae Chee attending to the youth in reminding them of their importance as the future caretakers of the earth.
Review & testimonies by Leni Mah and Sister Janice Teo on Serene Mind Workshop by Mae Chee Sansannee
To parents and parents-to-be
Yesterday I attended a "Serene Mind" workshop conducted by a Thai nun, Mae Chee Sansannee, also an ex-model, for pregnant ladies. She emphasised on the importance of transferance of good and positive energy and thoughts by both mother and father considering the fact that the womb is the world of the feotus and the mother's breath is it's breath. Also basing on the fact, from recorded scans of a feotus between 30 -38 weeks, showing that it could smile, yawn, stick it's tongue out and suck it's fingers.
She shared the following exercise & suggestions :
EXERCISES
For pregnancy below 8 months: The mother holds the father's hands and guide his hands rubbing round the stomach in circular motion, with serene music / lyrics / chants, with the mind being present with the feeling of motion of the foetus within.
For pregnancy above 8 months: The mother holds the father's hands and guide his hands in downward motion along the stomach, from it's legs to it's head which should be normally at the lower part of the womb at this stage againwith serene music / lyrics / chants, with the mind being present with the feeling of motion of the foetus within.
MIND
She also stressed the importance of the mother's mind to be continuously at ease, stressfree and without feeling of anger. Should there be feeling of any stress / anger, practice mindfulness, to be the witness / observer of your own feelings / thoughts and not to be the feeling / thoughts, would be good for the feotus.
GOODNESS
Mae Chee also encouraged parents to start a "piggy-bank" from the time of conception till the birth of the baby. When the baby is born, the amount collected in the piggy-bank to be donated to charity or a good cause. This is an act of goodness for the baby at the start of it's life in this world. A baby conceived is not the choice of the parents of it, but it's choice of it's parents. The baby belongs to the world and not to the parents hence the parents duty to assist the child in this birth of its lifetime.
Many parents-to-be visit Mae Chee in Thailand. If you wish for more info do visit this website
http://www.sdsweb.org/en/index.php
My feelings after the session.... wouldn't mind being pregnant again to experience it with my current mindset :))
By Leni Mah
"Thanks for organizing this workshop... it is really meaningful and full of energy!"
By Janice Teo
Mae Chee's visit to Ti-Ratana Welfare Society
Participants following Mae Chee in body movement session
Group photo with participants
It was a successful workshop for many left the workshop with a happy body & mind.
We hope for Mae Chee to come and visit us next year to conduct another workshop
My heartfelt gratitude to the organizing comittee, working partners, volunteers , sponsors , participants, Dhammesi, Mae Chee Sassanee & Venerable Chief Dhammaratana in making these event a huge success.
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu
Posted by Catherine Lai
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Mae Chee Sansanee - Serene Mind Workshop (by The Star Online.TV)
Mae Chee's workshop organised by Ti-Ratana Penchala Community Centre was a success. The press and media were taken by her peaceful aura.The press & media waited impatiently and constantly reminding us of their next appointment. As soon as they meet with Mae Chee they felt her peaceful aura and stayed till the end of the workshop!!! We had the privilege of hugging Mae Chee and that moment all I felt was tremendous joy.
She sent her message of peace and pure mind during her first visit to Malaysia recently.And if you missed it, here's a short peek during the recent workshop.It's an interview conducted The Star Online.TV
Words of Wisdom from Mae Chee Sansanee - Peace
She sent her message of peace and pure mind during her first visit to Malaysia recently.And if you missed it, here's a short peek during the recent workshop.It's an interview conducted The Star Online.TV
Words of Wisdom from Mae Chee Sansanee - Peace
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Dana (Giving)
By Bhikkhu Visuddhacara
DANA is a Pali word that can be translated as giving, generosity, charity,
and liberality.
It occupies an important part in the Buddha's teaching, which is often
formulated under three headings - dana, sila, bhavana (giving, morality,
meditation or mental cultivation). That dana is one heading underscores its
importance. Buddhists should take heed and cultivate a good spirit of dana.
It is a first step towards eliminating the defilement of greed, hatred and
delusion (lobka, dosa, moha), for every act of giving is an act of
non-greed, non-hatred, non-delusion. When you give you have loving-kindness
(metta) and compassion (karuna) in your heart. So at that time greed, hatred
or ill-will, and delusion would be absent.
"Giving" is a word that has very wide connotations. It does not mean that
you give only to monks. It does not mean that you give only expensive
things. And it does not mean that you give only material things that cost
money.
For you can give many immaterial things which may count even more than
material things. What I mean is that when we are kind to each other, we are
giving kindness, gentleness, comfort, peace, happiness, etc. So we can give
by being kind. For example, we can lend a sympathetic ear to a troubled
person, listen to him (or her) with compassion and give him comfort and
encouragement.
To the troubled person, your giving time to listen to him is more important
than if he were to receive a material gift. So when we are living in a
community, we should cultivate care and concern for each other, reaching out
to help whenever we can. Then we give more kindness by speaking gently,
soothingly, not harshly or angrily. This can bring much cheer to people, as
the following poem shows:
Loving words will cost but little
Journeying up the hill of life
But they make the weak and weary
Stronger, braver for the strife
So, as up life's hill we journey
Let us scatter all the way
Kindly words, to be as sunshine
In the dark and cloudy day. When we bring happiness into the lives of others, we are giving in a very
meaningful way. In this context, giving would mean more than just giving
material things. The attitude involved is also important.
For example, during the time of the Buddha, there was one, Prince Payasi,
who established a charity for ascetics and Brahmins, wayfarers, beggars and
the needy. And he gave such food as broken rice and sour gruel and also
rough clothing. A young Brahmin called Uttara was put in charge of the distribution.
One day Uttara made some uncomplimentary remarks about Prince Payasi. The
Prince called him up and asked: "But why did you say such a thing? Friend
Uttara, don't we who wish to gain merit expect a reward for our charity?"
Uttara replied: "But Lord, the food you give-broken rice with sour gruel-you
would not care to touch it with your foot, much less eat it! And the rough
clothes - you would not care to set foot on them, much less wear them!"
Prince Payasi then asked Uttara to arrange to supply better food and
clothing, and the latter did so. When Prince Payasi died he was reborn in an
empty mansion in a low heavenly realm. Uttara was reborn in a higher
heavenly realm in the company of the 33 gods.
This was because Prince Payasi had established his charity grudgingly, not
with his own hands, and without proper concern, like something casually
tossed aside. But Uttara had given the charity ungrudgingly, with his own
hands and with proper concern, not like something tossed aside.
This account from Payasi Sutta of Digha Nikaya shows the importance of
having true care and concern. So when doing dana, we should take care to
cultivate a heart of true loving-kindness and compassion. Buddhists are
taught to offer food, robes, medicine and monastery buildings to monks.
Monks are considered a field of merit and worthy of support.
It is understandable that Buddhists should give full support to the Sangha,
for the monks are the ones who are in a position to study, practice and
safeguard the Dhamma for the present and future generations. Without the
Dhamma, Buddhism would be lost. The monks too keep 227 precepts, which
restrain them from indulgence in sensual pleasures.
Lay Buddhists thus consider monks to be in a better position to cultivate
mental purity. So monks generally receive good support from lay Buddhists
and this is as it should be. But in the true spirit of dana, Buddhists
should not confine their giving to monks only They should relate well with
their fellow Buddhists, showing care and concern and sharing what they can.
Whenever somebody is in trouble and needs help, they should respond if they
are able to. Furthermore, they should extend the same loving-kindness to
society at large, to people of all races and creeds. They can donate
liberally according to their ability to hospitals, old folks' homes,
handicapped institutions and all worthy causes. They can also get together
and set up such institutions, Such a broad attitude will make life
meaningful and rewarding.
DANA is a Pali word that can be translated as giving, generosity, charity,
and liberality.
It occupies an important part in the Buddha's teaching, which is often
formulated under three headings - dana, sila, bhavana (giving, morality,
meditation or mental cultivation). That dana is one heading underscores its
importance. Buddhists should take heed and cultivate a good spirit of dana.
It is a first step towards eliminating the defilement of greed, hatred and
delusion (lobka, dosa, moha), for every act of giving is an act of
non-greed, non-hatred, non-delusion. When you give you have loving-kindness
(metta) and compassion (karuna) in your heart. So at that time greed, hatred
or ill-will, and delusion would be absent.
"Giving" is a word that has very wide connotations. It does not mean that
you give only to monks. It does not mean that you give only expensive
things. And it does not mean that you give only material things that cost
money.
For you can give many immaterial things which may count even more than
material things. What I mean is that when we are kind to each other, we are
giving kindness, gentleness, comfort, peace, happiness, etc. So we can give
by being kind. For example, we can lend a sympathetic ear to a troubled
person, listen to him (or her) with compassion and give him comfort and
encouragement.
To the troubled person, your giving time to listen to him is more important
than if he were to receive a material gift. So when we are living in a
community, we should cultivate care and concern for each other, reaching out
to help whenever we can. Then we give more kindness by speaking gently,
soothingly, not harshly or angrily. This can bring much cheer to people, as
the following poem shows:
Journeying up the hill of life
But they make the weak and weary
Stronger, braver for the strife
So, as up life's hill we journey
Let us scatter all the way
Kindly words, to be as sunshine
In the dark and cloudy day.
meaningful way. In this context, giving would mean more than just giving
material things. The attitude involved is also important.
For example, during the time of the Buddha, there was one, Prince Payasi,
who established a charity for ascetics and Brahmins, wayfarers, beggars and
the needy. And he gave such food as broken rice and sour gruel and also
rough clothing. A young Brahmin called Uttara was put in charge of the distribution.
One day Uttara made some uncomplimentary remarks about Prince Payasi. The
Prince called him up and asked: "But why did you say such a thing? Friend
Uttara, don't we who wish to gain merit expect a reward for our charity?"
Uttara replied: "But Lord, the food you give-broken rice with sour gruel-you
would not care to touch it with your foot, much less eat it! And the rough
clothes - you would not care to set foot on them, much less wear them!"
Prince Payasi then asked Uttara to arrange to supply better food and
clothing, and the latter did so. When Prince Payasi died he was reborn in an
empty mansion in a low heavenly realm. Uttara was reborn in a higher
heavenly realm in the company of the 33 gods.
This was because Prince Payasi had established his charity grudgingly, not
with his own hands, and without proper concern, like something casually
tossed aside. But Uttara had given the charity ungrudgingly, with his own
hands and with proper concern, not like something tossed aside.
This account from Payasi Sutta of Digha Nikaya shows the importance of
having true care and concern. So when doing dana, we should take care to
cultivate a heart of true loving-kindness and compassion. Buddhists are
taught to offer food, robes, medicine and monastery buildings to monks.
Monks are considered a field of merit and worthy of support.
It is understandable that Buddhists should give full support to the Sangha,
for the monks are the ones who are in a position to study, practice and
safeguard the Dhamma for the present and future generations. Without the
Dhamma, Buddhism would be lost. The monks too keep 227 precepts, which
restrain them from indulgence in sensual pleasures.
Lay Buddhists thus consider monks to be in a better position to cultivate
mental purity. So monks generally receive good support from lay Buddhists
and this is as it should be. But in the true spirit of dana, Buddhists
should not confine their giving to monks only They should relate well with
their fellow Buddhists, showing care and concern and sharing what they can.
Whenever somebody is in trouble and needs help, they should respond if they
are able to. Furthermore, they should extend the same loving-kindness to
society at large, to people of all races and creeds. They can donate
liberally according to their ability to hospitals, old folks' homes,
handicapped institutions and all worthy causes. They can also get together
and set up such institutions, Such a broad attitude will make life
meaningful and rewarding.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Mae Chee Sansanee write up on The Star (today 15 Sep 2010)
RUNWAY model-turned-Buddhist nun, Mae Chee Sansanee will be setting foot in Malaysia for the very first time to conduct a spiritual workshop on Saturday at the Crystal Crown Hotel in Petaling Jaya.
Her humanitarian efforts as a peace messenger and to break the cycle of violence have been recognised by people across the globe and her followers include celebrities like Richard Gere and Lindsay Wagner.
At 25, Mae Chee was at the peak of her modelling career but still felt something was missing in her life.
Mae Chee: The model-turned-Buddhist nun will conduct a spiritual workshop on Sept 18 at the Crystal Crown Hotel in Petaling Jaya. “She made the life-changing decision to give up her glamourous lifestyle for the humble life of a nun and to spread the message of peace to all those around her,” she added.
Mae Chee went on to become co-chair for the Global Peace Initiative of Women and founder of learning community for pregnant women, Sathira Dhammasatan.
A firm believer that peaceful thoughts can be instilled as early as the foetal stage, Mae Chee aims to reach out to pregnant women and their families about the importance of a peaceful mind and transmitting good thoughts to the unborn baby through the workshop.
“She has agreed to come and share her knowledge with us and I strongly recommend that people come forward and take the opportunity to learn from this remarkable person,” said centre founder and advisor Venerable Dhammaratana, adding that the number of seats were limited and would be given on a first come, first served basis.
“We welcome all expectant mothers, their partners and family members to attend the workshop,” said Honey Khoo, general manager of the Ti-Ratana Community Centre adding that participants were advised to wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring along their own cushion seat or yoga mat for some light exercise activities.
The workshop was the brainchild of 25-year-old Dhammasi Teo who requested that Mae Chee be brought to Malaysia after attending an inspiring spiritual retreat by the nun in Bangkok.
For further information on the workshop, contact Honey Khoo or Irene at 03-7784 9002 or log on to www.ti-ratana-penchala.com.my to register.
Sanghika Dana on 17 Sep 2010 @ Ti-Ratana Penchala
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
There will be a sangha dana on 17 sep 2010 (Fri) @ Ti-Ratana Penchala together with Mae Chee Sansanee. Our Chief Ven Dhammaratana including 6 Sangha members will be attending the dana.
Time : 10.30am
Dhamma Talk
Date : 17 Sep 2010 (Fri)
Time : 8.00pm
Venue : Ti-Ratana Penchala Community Centre
Everyone is welcome.
Map to our centre - http://www.ti-ratana-penchala.com.my/index.php?p=con
With Metta
Ti-Ratana Penchala Community Centre
There will be a sangha dana on 17 sep 2010 (Fri) @ Ti-Ratana Penchala together with Mae Chee Sansanee. Our Chief Ven Dhammaratana including 6 Sangha members will be attending the dana.
Time : 10.30am
Dhamma Talk
Date : 17 Sep 2010 (Fri)
Time : 8.00pm
Venue : Ti-Ratana Penchala Community Centre
Everyone is welcome.
Map to our centre - http://www.ti-ratana-penchala.com.my/index.php?p=con
With Metta
Ti-Ratana Penchala Community Centre
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Mae Chee Sansanee Sthirasuta - Vision of World Leaders
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
As you are aware that Mae Chee Sansanee from Thailand will be in KL in 2 weeks time and we are organising a Dhamma Talk on 17 Sep & Serene Mind Workshop on 18 Sep , you will be probably be wondering who she is, here's something to share with everyone.Click the video.
As you are aware that Mae Chee Sansanee from Thailand will be in KL in 2 weeks time and we are organising a Dhamma Talk on 17 Sep & Serene Mind Workshop on 18 Sep , you will be probably be wondering who she is, here's something to share with everyone.Click the video.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Serene Mind Workshop & Dhamma Talk by Mae Chee Sansanee Sthirasuta
From a top model to a Buddhist Nun Mae Chee Sansanee Sthirasuta, is the founder of Sathira-Dhammasthan, is now seen by many as a peace messenger around the world. Her remarkable teachings and humanitarian efforts are helping to break the cycle of violence in communities. She currently holds the position of Co-Chair for the Global Peace Initiative of Women, an organisation committed to engaging inter-faith dialogue as a means of creating world peace and dedicated to creating both inner and outer peace and harmony in "hot-spots" around the world. Ti-Ratana Penchala is honoured to organize the workshop sponsored by Metrowealth International Group and WAKI Worldwide Sdn. Bhd. The movie, 'A Walk of Wisdom,' is a portrait of her and shares her transition from a top model to a Buddhist Nun. http://www.listal.com/movie/a- Mae Chee Sansanee's Savika Sikhalaya Buddhist Institute http://www.sdsweb.org/en/Below workshop on 18 Sep 2010 accept only online registration . Just click on the website provided on the flyer.  http://www.ti-ratana-penchala. Map to Crystal Crown Hotel, PJ http://www.ti-ratana-penchala. |
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With Metta
Ti-Ratana Penchala Community Centre
21, Jalan Penchala
46000 Petaling Jaya
Selangor
Malaysia
Tel : +603-7784 9002
Fax : +603 -7784 8002
E-Mail : trccpenchala@gmail.com
Web : http://www.ti-ratana-penchala.
http://mahasadhu.blogspot.com/
http://trccpenchala.blogspot.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
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Friday, June 4, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Hokkien & Mandarin Dhamma Talk by Dr Bhante Pannasami
Dear Brothers & Sisters
Everyone is invited to the following Dhamma Talk at Ti-Ratana Penchala Community Centre
Date : 11 & 12 June 2010 (Fri & Sat)
Time : 8.00pm
Topic : The Path of Purification 1 & 2
Language : Mandarin
Date : 13 June 2010 (Sun)
Time : 1.00pm (after Sangha Dana)
Topic : The Cultivation of Merit & Morality
Language : Hokkien
Dr Bhante Pannasami is disciple of the late Bhante Suvanno from Penang. www.bhantepannasami.blogspot.com
There will also be daily Sangha Dana @ 10am. Everyone is welcome to the dana session.
Map to Ti-Ratana Community Centre - http://www.ti-ratana-penchala.com.my/index.php?p=con
With Metta
Everyone is invited to the following Dhamma Talk at Ti-Ratana Penchala Community Centre
Date : 11 & 12 June 2010 (Fri & Sat)
Time : 8.00pm
Topic : The Path of Purification 1 & 2
Language : Mandarin
Date : 13 June 2010 (Sun)
Time : 1.00pm (after Sangha Dana)
Topic : The Cultivation of Merit & Morality
Language : Hokkien
Dr Bhante Pannasami is disciple of the late Bhante Suvanno from Penang. www.bhantepannasami.blogspot.com
There will also be daily Sangha Dana @ 10am. Everyone is welcome to the dana session.
Map to Ti-Ratana Community Centre - http://www.ti-ratana-penchala.com.my/index.php?p=con
With Metta
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