MAHA SADHU TO ALL PARTICIPANTS OF LUANG PU TOHN'S ROBE OFFERING FOR THE DEPARTED.

Through your support, understanding and compassion, we collected an amount of RM 165,554 during the robe offering ceremony presided over by Luang Pu Tohn (Phra Ratchayan Wisutthisophon). 

Devotees had the opportunity to transfer merits to the Departed. As mentioned, all proceeds from this ceremony will support the construction of Phra Maha Chedi (Grand Stupa) at Wat Sri Apaiyawan, Loei Province, Thailand.

The Stupa will enshrine the relics of Lord Buddha and Phra Arahants together with Luang Pu Tohn's relics and personal belongings for people to pay respect and venerate. We gained immeasurable merits during this auspicious event by meeting a great teacher; Luang Pu Tohn, contributing and supporting towards building fund of the Stupa and transferring merits to the departed.

We would like to express our gratitude to the guests Venerable Bhikkhus; namely Phra Ajahn Sarot Khongprayot, Ajahn Keng, Ajahn Tikkhayano,Ajahn Tong, Ajahn Pean, Bhikkhu Li together with their entourage of accompanying Bhikkhus. We would also like to extend a special 'THANK YOU' to Dr. Romdej Phisalaphong and family who initiated the invitation to Luang Pu Tohn as a gift to fellow Malaysian Buddhists. Also we would like to thank all donors, participants, volunteers, devotees, well wishers and Buddhist Societies who had so thoughtfully and generously contributed to the success of the Robe Offering Ceremony.

'Let This merit accrue to our departed loved ones, friends and relatives and may they be well and happy'.

Finally, for those who contributed and supported the building fund of the Stupa have truly earned mahapunya: great merit, huge merit, exceptional merit. This is the type of good kamma that people may only have the opportunity to earn once in a lifetime. With the attitude of devotion and the readiness to give up some of their own wealth, time, and energy without expecting anything in return, all of you have built the path to happiness.

The Buddha cautioned us not to underestimate the value of merit, for merit equals happiness, and the bliss of renunciation is one of the highest forms of happiness possible. 

When people see this Stupa and are then motivated to make positive changes in their lives, to enter and progress along the path of the Dhamma,  then the benefits to the donors multiply.

The results of such good kamma can be expected to manifest as material prosperity, good health, fewer obstacles and a longer life.

However, these benefits are not worth a small fraction of the benefit that comes from making a strong and deep connection with the Dhamma; because this will conduce to inner peace, both in this life and long into the future. Through being part of the creation of stupa you have definitely made a strong connection with the Dhamma.

We wish you, and all of your family and  friends: peace, contentment

and innumerable blessings.  May you realise supreme security and

great happiness on the Path to Awakening.

The arrival of Luang Pu Tohn 

All Devotees in jubilance upon seeing Luang Pu Tohn

Fellow Devotees whom are so blessed to have such a rare opportunity to meet with a  Great Noble Teacher.

Luang Pu Tohn's gave profound Dhamma talk straight from the  heart.

Sister Catherine presenting the names of the Departed for the Transference of Merits

 Sister Catherine representing everyone in presenting the Robe to Luang Pu Tohn.

Dr Romdej performing the Transference of Merits
As water showered on the hill,
flows down to reach the hollow vale,
so the merits transferred can serve,
the spirits of the departed kin.
As river-beds when full can bear
the waterdown  to fill the sea,
So the merits transferred can serve,
The spirits of the departed kin.

Luang Pu Tohn Chant verses from the Paritta for blessings to all.

Devotees paying obeisance to Luang Pu Tohn.

Devotees paying obeisance to Luang Pu Tohn.

Devotees paying obeisance to Luang Pu Tohn.

Devotees paying obeisance to Luang Pu Tohn during his departure after the ceremony.
Anumodana

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

We wish you, and all of your family and  friends: peace, contentment

and innumerable blessings.  May you realise supreme security and

great happiness on the Path to Awakening.

With metta
Ti-Ratana Penchala 

A RETREAT WITH AJAHN JUMNIEN -7 - 10 MAY 2013

A RETREAT WITH AJAHN JUMNIEN - 7-10 MAY 2013

SEATS ARE FULLY BOOKED!!!

The response to  Ajahn Jumnien’s retreat in Rompin Pahang was exceptional and we are fully booked. However, if you want to attend, let us know and we will put your name down on the waiting list. He is  a living Buddhist master in the Thai Forest Tradition. Ajahn Jumnien will be presiding a retreat at The Lucky Valley Resort  Rompin, Pahang.
Ajahn Jumnien teaches in a unique style filled with joy, humor, and lightness of heart. Meditation and mindfulness are often thought of as something we set aside time to do outside of our normal busy routines. However, the peace and calmness experienced during and soon after meditation practice often is overcome by life’s experiences: an angry boss, a traffic jam, or a disagreement.
He  encourages us to continuously explore the presence of desire and aversion in the mind. He tells us every situation is an opportunity to practice “steering ourselves back to the Middle Path.” A living meditation practice, in which the development of insight pervades every aspect of our life and not just the hours devoted to meditation, is a “life long process of constant observation and continuous investigation.”  
Please note, this is not a silent retreat.  In order to emphasize the practice of Vipassana (or mindfulness practice) in everyday life, Ajahn Jamnian prefers to lead non-silent retreats. This helps to bring insight, wisdom, joy and peace into our everyday experience, as well as build a dynamic sangha community.  
For more information, please call Sis June  03 77849002 / Bro Tommy at 012 2271515

Merits Making opportunity - Dhamma Brothers & Sisters We need YOU!

Dear Brothers & Sisters in the Dhamma,

Sukhihotu.

There will be 6 forest monks from Thailand who will be visiting our centre from  22 - 23 May 2013

Volunteers we need you for the following :-

1) TRANSPORTATION

22 May 2013

Time : 11.00 am

Pick Up from KLIA to Ti-Ratana Penchala 

Requirement : 2 MPV

2) Serving Pana (afternoon tea)

Date : 22 May 2013

Time : 4 pm

Requirement : To prepare for the 6 sanghas

Serving tea, coffee,honey, fruit juices (fresh or packet fruit juices without pulp, fruit juices, tomato juice is allowed), dark chocolate (without milk/fruits/nuts), sorbet with no residue of pulps or particles, sunflower seeds, soft cheese (cheese stick,cheddar,Danish Camembert, brie etc ) and seaweed.

When offering fresh fruit juice it is important that it is well strained so that no pulp or fruit particles remain, for the fruit itself counts as food and so cannot be consumed in the afternoon. Some places in Thailand will strain the juice in a cloth filter seven times to make sure, but the main point is that the filter is fine enough.

"Juice drinks include the freshly squeezed juice of sugar cane, lotus root, all fruits except grain, all leaves except cooked vegetables, and all flowers except the [bassia latifolia] (Mahaavagga.VI.35.6). According to the Commentary, the juice must be strained, and may be warmed by sunlight but not heated over a fire."(BMC p.339)

Some communities will not accept fruit juice made from 'large fruits':

"In discussing the Great Standards, the Commentary says that grain is a "great fruit," and thus the juice of any one of nine large fruits — palmyra fruit, coconut, jack fruit, breadfruit, bottle gourd, white gourd, musk melon, water melon, and squash — would fall under the same class as the juice of grain... From this judgment, many Communities [in Thailand] infer that the juice of any large fruit, such as pineapple or grapefruit, would also be classed as a non-staple food [and therefore could not be consumed in the afternoon.]" (BMC p.339)

* If you wish to offer above items to the sanghas, please inform us by 8th May . All items must be prepared and served individual portion basis.

3)Pindacara and Sanghika Dana

Date :23 May 2013

Time : 8.00 am 

During pindacara & serving dana, we need volunteers for the following :-

a)Follow and assist the monk during alms round - Require 7 brothers

b)You are welcome to the ritual of washing the ajahns' foot after the alms round. Get ready the water, pail, soap and floor mat. Only brothers are allowed. We need at least 5 brothers to assist.

Monks go on alms round bare feet. Upon their return, Monks allow devotees to wash their feet for the purpose of practicing humility, service, reverence, overcoming aversion and ego C)Assist the sanghas with alms bowl to take the food. (brothers only) - Require 6 brothers. A great opportunity to serve the monk

D)Help to wash sangha's alms bowl - Require 4 brothers

E) Set up tables to place food for dana , cutleries, plates, serving gear . Sort out the food like fruits, drinks, kuih , vegetarian and non vegatarian dishes in sections. (male & female devotees are welcome)

We also need volunteers at the following section

1) Help to mob the shrine hall after the dana
 

2) Wash the floor (back kitchen area where we place the food) after dana 
 

3) Help to clear and wash the food containers used after dana

Brothers & Sisters, if you are able to volunteer in any of the above mentioned areas, kindly provide us your name & contact number by email trccpenchala@gmail.com or contact Sis June 03-7784 9002 . We look forward to hearing from you soon

To view, please click the poster to enlarge

When one perform such wholesome deeds with a wholesome and happy mind, one reap great benefits.

SADHU SADHU SADHU

Let's Rejuvenate with Ajahn Brahmavamso - 28 April 2013

Tropicana Golf and Country Resort will be hosting a one day retreat with the Most Venerable Ajahn Brahmavamso which will be held at Ballroom 1 on 28 April 2013, 8:30am - 5:30pm.  Entrance to the retreat is by donation (minimum of RM300 per person). All proceeds from this retreat will be donated to the Bodhinyana  Monestary , Serpetine, Western Australia.

For more information or bookings, please call 03-780 48888; Sandy-ext (142), Samantha-ext (515) 

SPIRITUAL RETREAT WITH LUANG POR JAMNIAN-7-10 MAY

We are happy to announce to all that this year we are hosting Luang Por Jamnian's visit to Ti-Ratana Penchala Community Centre from 6-17 May 2013

Between 6 May-17 May there is a retreat on 7 May-10 May and more info as below:

Date: 7-10 may 2013

Venue: Lucky Valley Resort in Muadzam Shah Rompin, Pahang

Fees: RM360.00 inclusive of (Meals & Lodging)

Transport: RM90.00

For further enquiries call : Bro Tommy Teh -+60122271515 
                                               Sis June-037-784-9002                                            

                                               email: trccpenchala@gmail.com

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

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