Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Ajahn Chah Remembrance Day (ACRD) – 17 & 18 December 2011 (FOR NON MUSLIM ONLY)

Dear Brothers and Sisters

Sukhihotu.

 


The Ajahn Chah Remembrance Day (ACRD)  is a special day devoted to one of the great contemporary Buddhist monks in Thailand, Venerable Ajahn Chah also known as Ajahn Chah Subhaddo. He established the first monastery in Thailand to be run by and for English-speaking monks, Wat Pah Nanachat ('International Forest Monastery') which Venerable Sumedho assisted in the setting up as the first abbot.  Venerable Ajahn Chah is especially revered for his contribution and dedication to the establishment of the practice of the Thai Forest Tradition in Buddhism outside of Thailand.

This year’s event, which is the third one to be held in Malaysia, is especially significant as it marks the 20th anniversary of this great monk’s passing The two-day event on the 17th & 18th of December 2011 , will be held at the SJK (C) Yuk Chai (Taman Megah) school hall.  Monks from the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Malaysia  will be attending this event.
“ When Ajahn Chah sent me to England to establish the first branch monastery there, I had a lot of anxiety. I told him about my doubts of surviving in England as an alms mendicant.

Ajahn Chah said, “You mean there are no kind people in England?”  I replied, “I am sure there are.” Then he said, “Go! Go there!”

He didn’t say “Buddhist”. He said “kind people”. And that struck me. I have a much more cynical attitude about the nature of humanity. My attitude is that we are basically selfish. Ajahn Chah’s attitude is that we are basically good. That felt to me like a better way of viewing humanity.

Now, when I reflect on my 33 years of living in England-- teaching meditation, establishing monasteries, ordaining and training monks and nuns there--and how much support we have received over the years, out of the good heartedness and generosity of people there, I feel a very deep sense of gratitude.”

~ Venerable Ajahn Sumedho, at the Ajahn Chah Rememberance Day, January 2010, Kuala Lumpur

Born on 17 June 1918 near Ubon Ratchathani, northeast Thailand, Ajahn Chah was instrumental in establishing the Thai Forest tradition in Buddhism in the West and was an influential teacher of the Buddhadharma.

He became a wandering ascetic after the death of his father, walking across Thailand while taking teachings at various monasteries. By also spending time in jungles infested with tigers and cobras, caves and cremation grounds, he developed a unique style of meditation by reflecting on death to comprehend the true meaning of life.

The Thai Forest tradition is one branch of the Theravada Buddhist tradition. Commonly practiced in Thailand, Burma and Sri Lanka, one of the distinguishing characteristics of the Theravada Buddhist tradition is its strict adherence to the original teachings and rule of monastic discipline laid down by the Buddha

The Forest tradition emphasizes very strongly on meditative practice and the realization of enlightenment as the focus of monastic life. A day in the life of a Forest monk involves constant practice of the Buddha’s path of contemplative insight, which includes living a life of discipline, renunciation and meditation. It is through this process that the Forest monks can understand the inner truth and peace as taught by the Buddha. The extensive 227 rules of conduct, or precepts, must be strictly adhered to, such as consuming food between dawn and noon; not handling money; practice of celibacy.  The Forest monks commonly engage in the practice of “thudong” which is wandering on foot in search of solitary places, sleeping wherever is available and eating only whatever is offered by laypeople along the way.

Laypeople wonder why Forest monks undergo such a strict and disciplined regime that entails living a life of absolute austerity. The Buddha believed that living in this manner allows Forest monks to simplify and refine the mind. Refinement allows them to explore and understand the fundamental causes of suffering within the human psyche and ultimately cultivate a path that leads toward freedom from suffering and supreme happiness.

The Ajahn Chah Remembrance Day seeks to provide the public with guidance by the visiting Monks on how this can possibly be achieved through the teachings of the Buddha and Ajahn Chah.  It is especially relevant since we live in a day in age where our lives are full of stress, pressure and fear of uncertainties.

Ajahn Chah once said:

“ The purpose of the practice, then, is to seek inwardly, searching and investigating until you reach the original mind. The original mind is also known as the pure mind.”
 ~  “The Path to Peace” by Ajahn Chah

Keep the  above dates free and  watch out for more details in our next email.


We look forward to your support and participation. Please bring your family and friends.

May the Blessings of the Triple Gem be with you and your family always.




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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.com.my
http://mahasadhu.blogspot.com/
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Investigate First or Just Believe - Sutta Selections' - Dhamma Talk by Bro Ananda Fong 11 Dec 2011

Dear Brothers & Sisters

Sukhihotu. We invite you to the following talk by Bro Ananda Fong. Details as follows:-

TOPIC            :          'Investigate First or Just Believe - Sutta Selections'
SPEAKER        :          BRO. ANANDA FONG
VENUE           :           TI-RATANA PENCHALA COMMUNITY CENTER
DATE              :           SUNDAY 11TH DEC 2011
TIME               :           7:30PM


(For Non-Muslim Only)


SPEAKER PROFILE


Bro. Ananda Fong comes from Kuala Lumpur, and is a graduate from the UK. He was a student, facilitator and former Deputy Principal of the Buddhist Institute Sunday Dhamma School (BISDS) at the Buddhist Maha Vihara (BMV), Brickfields, KL. He was also a facilitator and former Principal of Bandar Utama Buddhist Society (BUBS) Sunday Dhamma School, and its President.

During his service in BISDS and BUBS, he was the co-organizer and facilitator of Dhamma School Teachers Training Programs. He has been a facilitator in Dhamma Speakers Training Programs, and Tutor in Certificate (Nalanda Institute) / Diploma in Buddhism (BAPU at BMV) programs.

He gives Dhamma sharings regularly at Buddhist Societies in the Klang Valley.

All are welcome.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

--
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/

The Purpose of Life - Dhamma Talk by Sister Christine Tan 9 Dec 2011

Dear Brothers & Sisters

Sukhihotu.

We cordially invite you to Sis Christine Tan's dhamma talk as follows:-

TOPIC

"The Purpose of Life."
The balance between worldly and spiritual lives for peace and harmony.


SPEAKER        :        Sis Christine Tan

VENUE            :        TI-RATANA PENCHALA COMMUNITY CENTER

DATE                 :      Friday 9th December 2011

TIME               :         7:30PM


*SPEAKER PROFILE*


Sis Christine born as a Buddhist but did not come into contact with the Dhamma until in the early 1990s. She attended many dhammas classes conducted by different teachers and in 1996 took up the study of  Abhidhamma, the higher teachings of the Buddha. She studied Abhidhamma under various teachers.  She was formerly a BISDS teacher in Bricksfield Vihara.  Currently she is sharing the Dhammas / Abhidhamma to adults on Sunday in Bricksfield Vihara.

*PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER*

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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.t! i-ratana-penchala.com.my
http://mahasadhu.blogspot.com/
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Thursday, November 17, 2011

24hr Metta - illuminate the world with metta on 31st Dec 2011

Dear Sisters & Brothers,

Sukhihothu.

To usher in the new year of 2012 with loving-kindness,
We will be participating in a 24hr Metta Chanting http://24hrmetta.alokafoundation.org/ organised by Aloka Foundation on 31st Dec 2011 @ SJK (C) Sungai Way

We hope more members could join us in this meaningful & meritorious event.  Together we chant and radiate metta for world peace, stability and harmony. It is a 24 hour non-stop relay chanting of Karaniya Metta Sutta for the wellbeing and happiness of the many. We have been given a time slot from 7pm - 8pm.

For those of you who are interested, please email us your name & contact number.We also invite you to join us on every Thursday @ 7.30pm for practise session with Bhante Visuddhi who will guide and lead us starting 23 Nov 2011
Feel free to also practise pali chanting at home and we look forward to your participation.Here's a recorded chanting by Bhante Visuddhi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cT9Q8JDyc8



May the triple gem bless you and your family.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Dhamma Talk by Bro Jeff Oliver on 20 Nov 2011

Dear Brothers & Sisters

Sukhihotu.



An opportunity not to be missed.We cordially invite you to Bro Jeff Oliver's dhamma talk as follows:-


TOPIC                     

"Change your mind, change your life" 
Create the life you want, find balance and harmony, live in peace no matter where you go or what you do, its all about attitude.

SPEAKER        :         Bro Jeff Oliver
VENUE            :         TI-RATANA PENCHALA COMMUNITY CENTER
DATE                 :           SUNDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2011 
TIME               :          7:30PM

SPEAKER PROFILE






Jeff Oliver is a dynamic and creative meditation teacher from Australia. He has been practicing vipassana (Awareness and Wisdom) meditation for about 19 years, eight of which he was ordained as a Buddhist Monk in the Burmese tradition. Jeff has shared practical life skills and ‘mind management’ in many areas of the world including Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe including Turkey.
Jeff's teachings are based on both ancient and modern ways of mind training especially, such as appreciation, forgiveness, "metta" unconditional love, concentration, awareness and wisdom. Basically, Jeff is offering us a ‘toolbox’ of techniques to be used both in formal, intensive meditation and in any situation during our busy and complicated daily life. His style is open, approachable, friendly and gentle yet very effective for the modern seeker of truth.


(FOR NON MUSLIM ONLY)

PLEASE CLICK LINK TO REGISTER ---->
 
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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.com.my
http://mahasadhu.blogspot.com/
http://trccpenchala.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Human Potential Development Series - SELF-HYPNOSIS AND MEDITATION 19 Nov 2011 (For non muslim only)

Dear Brothers & Sisters

Sukhihotu. We invite you to the following talk by Bro Billy. Details as follows:-



TOPIC             :           SELF-HYPNOSIS AND MEDITATION
SPEAKER        :           BRO. BILLY TAN
VENUE           :           TI-RATANA PENCHALA COMMUNITY CENTER
DATE              :           SATURDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2011  (***)
TIME               :           7:30PM – 9:00PM

* * * IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE FOR THOSE WHOM WE HAVE INFORMED EARLIER.

OBJECTIVE


To demystify the practice and application of Hypnosis as a therapeutic tool for relaxing the Mind and Body, and to help us understand how Hypnotherapy differs from Meditation.


SYNOPSIS


Countless books have been written about Hypnosis, with some glorifying Hypnotherapy as superior to many forms of contemplative practices such as Yoga and Meditation.

In this talk, the speaker takes a scientific approach in explaining the differences between Hypnosis and Meditation.

As a self-help tool, self-hypnosis is not without its merits – in applying self-hypnosis one can relax the mind and the body quickly, and it takes much less effort and time to learn and master self-hypnosis as compared with Meditation. However, it is important to note that Hypnosis or Hypnotherapy do not promote tranquility of mind nor result in purification of the mind as is the case of Meditation.

The speaker cautions that over-reliance on, or unguided learning of self-hypnosis may pose as a severe obstacle for the practitioner in the effective learning and proper application of Meditation.

(For Non-Muslim Only)

 

SPEAKER PROFILE


Bro. Billy Tan is an independent Professional Trainer and Business Development Consultant with 32 years experience engaged in business projects in more than 20 countries worldwide for various multi-national corporations.



Bro. Billy has been training senior management and business professionals in Corporate circles for over 25 years and is a Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt practitioner, as well as being certified by the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT USA) in Clinical Hypnotherapy.



In recent years Bro. Billy has conducted several professional training programs for resident and visiting Monks at the Buddhist Maha Vihara (Brickfields) in the areas of Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Professional Presentation, Public Relations, Community Services, Leadership and Management.



Currently, Bro. Billy offers talks, seminars, workshops and professional training programs to Buddhist community centers and charity organizations.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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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.com.my
http://mahasadhu.blogspot.com/
http://trccpenchala.blogspot.com/