On 6 July, 42 participants on the 5-day Borobudur Study Tour departed for Yogjakarta with Bro. Tan as the tour leader. The highlight of this tour was a visit to the famous Borobudur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Participants were amazed at the many candis they visited. Every candi (such as Candi Mendut, Candi Plaosan, and Candi Sewu) has a rich history; and all of them were beautifully constructed. One could marvel at how people of the past had such strong faith in the Buddha-Dhamma which inspired them to build those majestic structures.
Read moreA core teaching of the Buddha is that "We are what we think." Happiness and sorrow are our own responsibility. We are not helpless victims of unchangeable negative emotions. If we train our mind properly, happiness will be the result.
Read moreAs Buddhists, we strive to attain balance and happiness in our lives. Being well is ensuring our physical, mental and spiritual health. The devotees who attended the Service Sunday yesterday were allocated into six groups, each to discuss about one of the Six Well-beings (namely Physical, Mental, Family, Economic, Interpersonal and Spiritual). Then, a representative from each group presented on the key points.
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Read more7 & 8 July 2012 It was a truly grand sight at the National Maha Sanghikadana this weekend as the Malaysian Buddhist community came together to support the meaningful event. Offering alms and participating in the Maha Sanghikadana strengthens the harmonious ties between the Sangha and lay devotees. This is vital for the development of Buddhism in Malaysia. Sadhu anumodana to all who donated, volunteered and participated in this auspicious occasion!
Read moreTranquility permeated the shrine hall as devotees sat in silent meditation, calming the mind, absorbing the surrounding aura of peace. It was the start of the Nalanda Annual Gimhana Dhamma Retreat. ("Gimhana", in pali means "summer" or "hot season")
Read moreThe arrival of His Holiness Phra Somdet Munivong, Member of the Sangha Supreme Council of Thailand, at KLIA on 5 July was received with great warmth and reverence by the Thai Buddhist community in Kuala Lumpur as well as by Malaysian devotees. His Holiness is in Kuala Lumpur to preside over this weekend’s Buddha Relic Veneration and Enshrinement Ceremonies at the Buddhist Maha Vihara (on Saturday, 9.00am – 12.00pm) and at Wat Chetawan, Petaling Jaya (on Saturday 8.00pm – 9.30pm).
Read moreIn January 1898, an archeological survey team led by Peppe were excavating near the present-day Indian-Nepali border at Piphrawa. Peppe’s team discovered a ruined stupa, believed to be the site of ancient Kapilavatthu. During the excavation, a sandstone box, which contained jewels, ornaments and small urns, was discovered among the ruins.
Read moreEnshrinement ceremony of the Buddha's Sacred Relics at Wat Chetawan Petaling Jaya. Event
Read moreThe Pāli Language was derived from a Prakrit (folks’ dialect) of Magādha in ancient India. Its grammar is similar to those of Sanskrit and Latin. Pāli was chosen as the language to rehearse and record the Buddhist teachings at the First Rehearsal (Sangāyana) in 543 BCE. Pāli is unique among languages in that it is not used for any other purpose except to record Buddhist doctrines. Thus the meanings of its words were not ‘corrupted’ by common usage or ‘evolution’ over time.
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