Malaysia-Singapore Youth Exchange @ BGF Centre

Check out the pictures and the feedback received from Cell who lead the group from KMSPKS.

Having said that, the What's NEXT...
- Msians (ie. D2y) plan to visit KMSPKS temple in Spore in the not too distant future (temple tour takes 2.5hour)!
- Muihan proposed to have formal SG-MY dialogue or exchange annually. Jinhwa say why not TH-MY-SG rotation like the YBAM-YBAT exchange that's already in placed.
- CheeOnn will forward to Sis. Ching Wi (tai ka cheh from KMSPKS) the last Spore Buddhist federation contact so that she can take it from there.

HAVING said that, summary of dialogue...
- Spore is very advance technologically compared to Msians buddhist group, Msians admire that.
- Msia have a more developed buddhist community where diff Buddhist groups can co-work together, Spore admire that.
- Both countries have similar problems phrased in difference context, as both countries are politically different.

HAVING SAID THAT, mei joon must not forget to thank...
- INCOVARians who came to support, Adeline & WL inspite of having to work overtime exhaustingly at the GCB prior to that.
- Bro. Cedric, Nancy & Simon for being the 'My-Own-Drivers' for the Sporeans & also for the pizza & also for washing up after that!
- Wendy & Likim for your food without asking for claim back :P haha
- D2Y & SJBAYS for giving alot of 'Having-Said-That..' inputs for the dialogue.
- Chee Onn, Chin aik, Siying, Mei Fong, Lee Fei, JiaShin, Wei Hoong, Junie for coming & helped set up the food/centre for the evening...

Lastly & most importantly, I must thank Cell and all his friends from Spore who came all the way to join the GCB and actively participate in this simple evening of Youth Exchange!

SADHU! SADHU! SADHU!

...we inspire...
meijoon

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Hi Meijoon, Mui Han, Mun Yee, cheeky Jin Hwa and fellow youth leaders,

We had a wonderful time at the gathering last weekend. So much fun and laughter and genuine sharing of what Buddhist youth work is like in Malaysia and in Singapore.

Like to take this opportunity to give you our sincere feedback.

Compliments

• A fun and casual meet-up
• Good dialogue exchange which provided both sides with better understanding of each other situations
• Nice vegetarian food
• Heart warming and inspiring to see so many like minded Buddhist youths practicing and propagating the Dharma
• Thank you for hosting the youth exchange! Impressed by your genuine and perseverance in contributing to the Buddhism, keep it up!
• Thank you very much for the warm hospitality shown to us during our visit. It was very interesting to hear your experiences in your various groups and very helpful to learn and ponder over your experiences as well. Hope that we can continue to keep in touch and grow in the dharma together.
• Thank you for taking the time and effort to organize this gathering. It really felt like a warm family gathering! It was really heartening to hear from the Malaysia youths share their experiences on how to spread Buddhism. It was a very fulfilling gathering that bonded the Singaporean and the Malaysians together. Thank you so much!
• Too little time, it should be a full day event!

Possible Follow-ups

• Incentive trip to Singapore for Malaysian youths in Dec 2007
• Hold Singapore – Malaysia Youth Dialogue in 2008 in Singapore
• Attend Voices of Harmony II in Singapore, Dec 2008

On behalf of all of us from Singapore, we wish to express our deepest gratitude and congrats on your continuous effort to bring dharma to youths in Malaysia.

Many of us are on Facebook too, do look for us :)

Please keep in touch!
till we meet again. meanwhile be well be happy!
Cell. Tono
Programme Executive
Department of Youth & Arts
Dharma Propagation Division
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
+65 9765 4322 +656849 5345
kmspks.org/youth www.gratitude.kmspks.org