BGF Annual General Meeting

Full Moon Musical Puja ~ Discovering Buddhism ~ 10 April 2009

Dear friends,

Let's mark down the date for this full moon musical puja ::
Date : 10-Apr 2009 (Friday)
Time : 8.30pm - 10.30pm
Talk : "Discovering Buddhism"
Speaker for Talk by : Bro. Dayananda
Musical Sharing by: [tbc]
N.B. Dayananda (bro. Daya as he is more popularly known) hails from Penang, the only son of Sinhalese Buddhist parents. Here he was given a copy of the Kalama Sutta and upon reading it he “discovered” the Buddha Dhamma and has been living by it ever since. 1960 through 1963 he was involved with the Mahindarama Buddhist Temple and the setting up of its Sunday Pali School.

Bro. Daya is a trainer in Sales & Marketing and a recognised professional speaker and motivator. He is currently engaged with another USA based multinational.

Bro. Dayananda successfully completed the recently organised, first ever Dhamma Speakers’ Course and has spoken at several Buddhist orgnisations whenever his busy work schedule has permitted him.

Feel free to bring along fruits, flowers and even candies for Puja offering. Most importantly, bring your family and friends along to experience a spiritual Friday evening.

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Pictures from last New Moon Puja on 27th March 2009...

INCOVAR Facilitators Team

INCOVARIANS,

The INCOVAR Facilitators consist of a team of people who have what it takes to assist in the running of the INCOVAR Dhamma camp. They consist of selected individuals who have participated in INCOVAR and have shown their potential in leading and facilitating groups of people and are interested to be part of the team.

They have proved their competency in guiding and inspiring participants in providing the training, knowledge and experience of the teaching of Buddha and encouraging them to relate Dhamma in their daily lives and deepening their confidence in the Triple Gem.

They have showed a significant INCOVARIAN attitude, that is to INSPIRE. This team has established themselves in many areas of inspiration and motivation and instilling the learning and understanding of the Dhamma.

The involvement of this team of facilitators is sure to bring out the sparkle of determination and the perseverance of the INCOVARIAN’s participation in the camp.

Do you have what it takes to be part of the INCOVAR Facilitator Team? Or you are interested but have no knowledge about it? Drop me a line and we will explore further from there. Training will be provided.

INCOVAR Facilitator Team : Creating Inspiration

23rd EFFECTIVE SPEAKING COURSE - FINALS!

Yes! The 4th INCOVAR Graduate Camp is back!

We are proud to announce that the job-seeker event of the year is back! Yes, the 4th INCOVAR Graduate Camp.

When? 5-7 June 2009 (Friday afternoon - Sunday evening)
Where? Maha Karuna Centre, Subang 2
Who should come? Open to all final year students and recent graduates
Investment required? Positive and willing to learn attitude, time and RM60

Do keep the dates for this camp, or else you may just regret it!
Watch this space for further notice. Limited spaces are available.

For those who want to have proprietary intelligence / register a place, please contact -

Bro. Alex Tan (016 420 4000) or Sis. Wendy Goh (017 319 5881) asap.

~ we inspire ~
on behalf of the 4th IGC team

New Moon Musical Puja with Sis. Sharon Ng & Bro. MV Nathan

Dear brothers & sisters in the Dhamma,

You're all welcome to our New Moon Musical Puja at BGF centre, with musical presentation by Bro. Nathan and sharing by sis. Sharon Ng.

Date : 27th March 2009, Friday
Time : 8.30pm
Topic : Exploring the Mind - A Light-hearted Look (Layperson's experience)
Speaker : Sis. Sharon Ng

Sis. Sharon Ng found out that her mind was running her life when she was in her 20's. However, it took her many years before she attempted meditation. Her first meditation retreat was a 5 day meditation camp at Subang Jaya Buddhist Society almost 10 years ago. Since then, she has made progress (although some might think the progress small), and has had 'interesting' experiences with her mind. Sharon has attended retreats with Sawadaw U Janaka, Ajahn Brahmavamso, Sayadaw U Tejaneya, Bhante Sujiva and Goenkaji. In the corporate world, sis. Sharon is a trainer who facilitates Presentation Skills and Personal Change programs.

Bro. MV Nathan produced the inspirational Buddhist musical album "Journey" with melodious hymn songs performed by himself and friends. A mesmerizing singer especially with a guitar in his hand, bro. Nathan is actually a lawyer by profession and he hails from Melaka.

Feel free to bring along fruits, flowers and even candies for Puja offering. Most importantly, bring your family and friends along to experience a spiritual Friday evening.


INSPIRING THE FUTURE
Buddhist Gem Fellowship
w : http://bgf.buddhism.org e : bgf_moderator@yahoo.com
BGF Centre : 60A Jalan 19/3, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. [map]

Brace yourself...

for the next 31st INCOVAR Dhamma Camp

happening on

11th - 14th June 2009

Guess? Guess? Guess?

...the dates of the 31st INCOVAR Dhamma Camp!
*please state why
*first comment with the correct answer wins
*prize > discount on the next camp registration fee :)

UPM E-CHARITY RUN

Previously known as C-DEX run, it has been rename to better suit the objective. UPM E-CHARITY RUN aims to raise fund for AGATHIANS SHELTER.

Venue : Engineering Faculty of UPM (University Putra Malaysia)
Date : 1st March 2009 (Sunday)
Time : 6.30am registration8.30am flag-off


Categories:
A) Competition- (Only for University and College students)- Male (7km) RM15.00- Female (5km) RM15.00- Cash Prizes up to RM620 will be gicen to first 5 winners for Male and Female categories, Certificates and Medals will be given to first 50 winners for each categories.


B) Fun Run (Open for all)- Individual RM15.00- 3 person RM40.00- 5 person RM65.00

Each participant is entitled to:Free T-Shirt for first 800 early birdsGoodies bags Merits (Only for UPM Students)


A CARNIVAL!!!!will be held in conjunction with the Run


FOOD, BEVERAGES, SNACKS, GIFTS, GAMES, those were just the tip of the iceberg.


Orphans from Agathians Shelter are also invited to help make this event merrier.However Coupons will be needed to be spent during the carnival.So don't forget to get your coupons during the promotion booth and throughout the run.What are you waiting for?Ask a friend or better ask more friends to join the RUN FOR A GOOD CAUSE.


Help secure a home for Agathians Shelter.

For more information, please visit http://upme-charityrun09.blogspot.com/

Ministry of Unity Culture & Heritage - Inter Religious Youth Camp

Hi! Are YOU interested to be part of a Inter Religious Camp organised by the Ministry? Check this out and feel free to be part of this! /MJ
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Dear all,

The Malaysian Consultative Council for Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism & Taoism in coorperation with the above Ministry will gather religious youth leaders (17-35 years old) to interact with youth leaders from Islam as well.

Participants' accomodation, transportation & food will be fully sponsored. Don't miss the excellent opportunity!

Participants are expected to be proficient in English & BM, active in Buddhist youth activities and will be the PIONEER group for future such endeavours. During the camp, participants are will articulate the challenges, aspirations & further good religious harmony towards nation-building.

The date for the camp below is March 20-22 2009 (3 days 2 night) at Glory Beach Resort, Port Dickson.

An application form is attached for your further action. As mentioned in the previous email, each religion will be given 24 slots.

Please get as many friends as possible to be considered for the pilot project "Unity Camp" to forster greater understanding.

Please email the completed application forms to Bro Li Han Wei at lhw_lihanwei@yahoo.com or 019-6364263


OBJECTIVES
To establish a leadership team of youth from all religions to play a greater role in fostering inter-religious unity.
To empower youth with leadership skills
To create a better understanding of respect and the basic tenets and teachings of all religions, while upholding firmly their own.
To foster friendship and fellowship among members of different religious groups
To formulate and adopt resolutions for an effective way forward for an Action Agenda to unite Malaysians of diverse religions at the grassroots level:
(a) Programmes of Selfless service to the needy, beyond race & religion and
(b) Programmes to foster Human Values among Youth at the level of Family & Community to counter the social ills aspects of Globalization..

PROPOSAL
The proposal is to organize a 3 day (Friday to Sunday) youth camp for youths from all major religions in the country. Youth will be between 18 -35 years of age and comprise of equal representation from both genders (male & female) .
A maximum representation of 24 members from each religious group will be invited. (This exclude members of the secretariat, speakers and other coordinators) Representation from Sabah and Sarawak where possible is strongly encouraged. ( A pair each from Sabah and Sarawak )
The criteria for selection should be that these youth should be active members in their respective religious group and have been seen to show positive leadership qualities.
They must participate fully in all sessions for the three days.
The groups will be divided into six main groupings. Each group will have members from all religions. We hope that participants will really get to know every member of all group by the end of the three days.
The attire throughout the camp will be decent smart casual and sport wear during outdoor activity.

The focus of the three day camp will be on team building, fostering team work, developing leadership qualities, understanding and respecting basic tenets of different religions and formulating a forward looking youth oriented action plan.

With Metta,
Chua Teck Seong
Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia
016-2233537