Dhamma Talk by Phakchok Rinpoche

How to be Happy, Healthy and Wealthy?

On this Thursday, we will have the opportunity to listen to H.H. Phakchok Rinpoche with his teachings.

Date : 14th May 2009, Thursday
Time : 8.30pm
Topic : How to be Happy, Healthy and Wealthy

All sentient beings strive for happiness but most end up with the opposite because they do not know the cause of true happiness. Alas, the same can be said about health and wealth. Two effective ways to increase happiness are to reduce the number of strnght of course wishes and to practise meditation. To improve our health, we should train out mental thoughts and speech to be more positive. Finally, the best way to enriche ourselves is to train to be contented. The more we are able to follow these key points, the more we will find ourselves genuinely happy, healthy and wealthy.

Phakchok Rinpoche will guide us through these mental transformations and provide a few concrete examples for us to follow through.

4th INCOVAR Graduate Camp | Defining Your Future

REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN!

31st INCOVAR Dhamma Camp
Date : 11th - 14th June 2009
Venue : Subang Jaya Buddhist Association (SJBA)

4th INCOVAR Graduate Camp
Date : 5th - 7th June 2009
Venue : Maha Karuna Buddhist Society

Please click on images to navigate to online registration page.

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.

~*~

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
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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