[BGF] CNY Announcement

Chap Goh Meh Celebration
There will be celebration at BGF Centre on Chap Goh Meh night, the 4th March 2007, Sunday @ 7.00 pm. It will be pot-luck dinner. Please bring food / fruits at 6.30 pm. We will have games and singing performance on the day.

All are welcome to attend. Bring a friend along. On behalf of BGF we would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you "A Very Happy Chinese Year - Gong Xi Fa Chai".

Dhamma Talk By Luang Por Liem
Please to inform Luang Por Liem Thitadhammo from Thailand will be giving dhamma talk on 2nd March 2007, Friday, 8.30 pm at BGF Centre on Buddhism with power point presentation.

Biodata:
Luang Por Liem Thitadhammo ("LPL") was born in Thailand on 5/11/1941. At age 20 he went for higher ordination and joined Forest Tradition in 1969 and trained under Luang Pu Chah or the famous Ajahn Chah (Ajahn Brahmavamso' s preceptor) at Wat Nong Pah Pong.

In 1982 when Ajahn Chah was ill, LPL was entrusted with the running of the monastery and eventually because the Abbot.
Awarded Tan Chao Kun Visuddhi - Samvara Thera title by His
Majesty the King of Thailand. LPL is teacher and preceptor to the foreign monks of Wat Pah Nanachat.

All are welcome to attend. Bring a friend along.

RECYCLE CHINESE NEW YEAR CARDS
Do you have any left over or unwanted Chinese New Cards?...If so, do not waste it as BGF is now collecting recycle Chinese New Cards for a good cause.

Collection details as follows:-
Tuesday to Friday: Between 2 pm - 9.30 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

Please place the cards beside the shoe rack at BGF Centre, 1st Floor, 60A, Jalan 19/3, Petaling Jaya.

Coordinator for this project: Sis. Dora H/P: 019-211 0293

Another Pain-excitement Session

These people are not from the military...

It's a shoot-out....

And the local heroes... better known as the sacrificial lambs!

pics from meijoon.fotopages.com

That was the paintball game played last year at MudTrekker, Kuang (off Sungai Buloh) which consist of Incovarians and their friends. Those who were there will definitely remember the pain but also the fun that we had.

Another game is up but also calling in the Subang Jaya Buddhist Association Youth Section (SJBA YS) to join in the action.

Do join us if you:
...... feel like shooting... people... without the guilt!
...... wanna the thrill of holding the marker (gun).
...... enjoy pain (???)
...... never played before.
...... have been sitting at home a little too long.
...... want to meet new friends.
...... have nothing else to do.

Date: 24th March 2007, Saturday.
Time: 5.00-7.00pm (wont be too hot and dinner together)
Location: TT Sportspark, Subang Jaya
Cost: RM85 with balance for 500 pellets

So what are you waiting for? be in the interaction, social and fun!

Happy Chinese New Year & let's get together!

"Hou wong ah! Jao hai li dou ah!"

I tell you, if you walk into my house and my dad sees you in YELLOW, habis... everybody laugh their head off! So this Saturday (24th Feb), from 7pm onwards. Since I'm inviting everybody to come to my house, I was thinking what if everybody got DIGI-ized and turn up in bright yellow attire. Wakakakazz... :D

Just because my dad has invited all his Malay cllg to come for this Sunday, he thinks our house couldn't fit so many ppl, he need to set up a tent. Since I have a party on Saturday night, so I could use the tent too, without requesting for it.. yet I have to split the tent bill with him. Like DOHH??!!

Now since I'm already having a tent for the party and its a potluck event, my aunt say "why not I invite my children's nanny family staying nearby to come?". My mom say "why not I invite your grandma & your ahku & ahyee to come?". My cousin bro who's coming back on this Saturday itself called and asked "since you're having a party can I bring my friends over? like not more than 10 of em?".

OK.. I have to say yes to all right... its a POTLUCK, anybody can come, just bring some food will ya?!

Date :: 24th Feb 2007
Time :: 7pm onwards
Venue :: MJ's house @ 51, Jalan SS1/32, 47300 PJ.
Theme :: Golden Pig

*do I get paid for advertising for Digi?!

~ 26th INCOVAR Dhamma Camp ~

The 26th INCOVAR Dhamma Camp was successfully held from 7-10 December 2006 in SJBA. The camp is intended to present the Five Precepts in a practical and relevant manner that participants can apply in their daily lives. The Five Precepts can be a guide for participants’ thoughts and actions. We also aim to create a sense of social responsibility and a greater sense of empathy for the world we live in.

With just over 50 participants, it was indeed a camp to remember. With a smaller group, the bonding between the participants for this camp was much closer. On the first day, the physical workshop made participants sweat, as it involved challenges to choose between breaking the precepts or physical punishments. Most opted for the physical and duck walks were part of the schedule and soon after that, most of us could barely walk! Each team also had to kidnap member from other team. It was fun yet meaningful. At night, we also had a fancy opening ceremony.

A refreshing talk on the 1st Precept was given by bro. Jeff Oliver and the 2nd Precept talk was shared by bro. Lim Kooi Foong. Dr. Phang Cheng Kar gave an explicit lecture on sexual misconduct and sis. Buddhini talked about musavada. The most light-hearted yet inspiring talk was presented by bro. Oh Kim Leng on the last day of the camp.

There was workshop conducted as a debate with some pretty hot issues regarding the 3rd and 4th precepts where the lines are usually blurred. Unlike other camps, there was also a workshop on understanding wildlife conducted by sis. Hoay Hoay from WWF. We had some really fun activities that simulate the relationship between the animals in the forest. It is also in this camp where many of us experience for the first time what Metta meditation is, led by Reverend Mahinda.

The IXP programme was thought provoking and meaningful. It ended with the committees unveiling two large birthday cakes for the December-born participants and everyone dug in to party snacks and lots of nice yummy cakes. The committee blindfold was also a night to remember as participants’ favourite committees, ie. Keng Yan and Alex were made to present an impromptu mini sketch which turned out hilarious.
On the last day, everyone helped cleaned up the temple and made recycled paper. The camp spirit was definitely on a high, during the closing all participants, committees & facilitators were singing along memorable songs, hand-in-hand swaying and waving in one big circle. It was a very sweet goodbye. The camp finally ended with a viewing of videos from the past and the current camp. The IDC is a really refreshing experience that comes by only twice a year.

The Inspiring 25th INCOVAR Dhamma Camp

The 25th INCOVAR Dhamma Camp (IDC) was held at Fo Guang Shan, Jenjarom from the 29th of June to the 2nd of July 2006. IDC, being the premier English Dhamma Camp in Malaysia which imparts Dhamma values through a modern and comtemporary way, celebrated its Silver Jubilee having 25 inspiring camps.

The 25th IDC was attended by 80 vibrant delegates from an amazing network of more than 20 higher institutions around Malaysia and Thailand. The theme for this IDC was “Clarity of Truth, Charity of Joy”, depicting the benefits of the understanding and practising the Four Noble Truths.

Among the activities which took place were talks by remarkable speakers, workshops, metta meditation, Whispers from the Heart, musical puja, light & easy, yoga session, and the highlight, INCOVAR Experience.

We also had the priviledge of having sing-along sessions with i.gemz and M.O.D. (Messengers of Dhamma) which was thoroughly enjoyable! Despite a busy schedule, the delegates also showed their creativity by coming up with an impressive banner depicting the INCOVAR identity. IDC ended on a high note during the Silver Jubilee Celebration where the delegates came up with a touching tear jerking rendition of “My Beautiful Friend”.

Are you joining us for the experience of a lifetime? Do stay tune for the next IDC update. Please contact Sis. Mei Joon at 012-351 7615 for enquiries.

...incovar.we.inspire...

...because @ incovar we inspire...

the 25th INCOVAR Dhamma Camp came to an end with a high note of inspiration. keep up the spirit. keep up the inspiration. keep up the energy level. INCOVAR is all about you guys. its all about your experience. its all about what makes us special. because at incovar, we inspire.

25idc committees visit FGS Jenjarom

This place is so lovely even after the CNY celebration is over. The last time when we had our 22idc camp here the shrine hall was still under renovation, now it is such a big beautiful hall.

Check out more photos from our incovar.org website.

The sister who greeted us was very humble. She even invited us to join them for dinner, simple vegetarian meal of course.

Lets grab the opportunity now and register for the 25th INCOVAR Dhamma Camp, which will be held in this wonderful venue.

because @ INCOVAR
...we inspire...

Clarity of Truth, Charity of Joy

Are you busy with commitments, responsibilities and obligations? Are you satisfied with your past achievements, current goals and future.... or you want more? Happiness - is there a ready answer to it?

In the latest edition of the 25th INCOVAR Dhamma Camp (25th IDC), you will be introduced to the essence of the Four Noble Truths - the most fundamental of the Buddha's teaching – with the emphasis on understanding what Happiness is.

It is through the appreciation of the simplicity in our daily lives that we find the answers. At the heart of a simple life is an emphasis on a harmonious and purposeful living. Being simple in nature will give rise to happiness within oneself, and then share it with others!

Hence the theme of this 25th IDC is "Clarity of Truth, Charity of Joy". It will be held from 29 June – 2 July 2006 at this beautiful Fo Guang Shan Dong Zhen temple in Jenjarom, Selangor.

In the dawn of the 21st century, the centuries-old Buddha's teaching, which is experiential by nature, is becoming ever more practical to us all. You might be thrilled, but we prefer that you just "chill" in the glow of Buddha's insights.

because @ INCOVAR
…we inspire…

For enquiries please contact Wendy @ 017-3195881.
Feel free to visit our website www.incovar.org
You can register online NOW!

~ INCOVAR Family Day ~ 11Apr ~ BGF

To view pictures of the event click here! Leave your comments ya ;)

So what happened on this special day? Good thing that quite a number of them turn up and we had lotsa food for potluck! There's even leftover pizza that I could pack home together with my cake-container. Yup I ask my mom to make a marble cheese cake :)Before we start t0 eat, we celebrated Soo Teng's birthday (actual day was the day before actually ) but she looks happy nonetheless . The highlight of the day was certainly the INCOVARoom softlaunch . Jo and I planned for CO to cut the ribbon, but he's so shy I dont know why , fortunately Alex came just in time. So we had both CO and Alex to cut the ribbon and that marks the opening of our INCOVARoom! It was abt stuffy, well it was blazing hot afternoon alright...

We we supposed to have Jayson, Denphong and AhBan to join us for webconferecing but the wifi connection was really very intermittant. Well, in a way, cant squeeze in so much in under 3 hours right? On this pleasant afternoon, we had the chance to enjoy 30 minutes of relaxing music presentation lead by Daniel Kwok, with the help of Siew Chan with his signature song! Who wouldn't get mellow listening to them... it was an opportunity for publicity of igemz cd!
All in all, it was a sweet day with joy, laughter and fellowship. Looking forward to organise an outdoor activity in the near future with everybody joining once again.

because @ INCOVAR

...we inspire...

~*~ INCOVAR Family Day ~*~

on 11th April 2006 (Tuesday)
from 12.30pm - 3.30pm
at BGF Centre.

Come one, come all! Lunch will be served Potluck style so bring along your favourite dish :P.
You are most welcome to bring your friends and family to join us for this warm & cozy afternoon get together.

This Family Day is open to all young and not-so-young INCOVARians from the 90's up till the 21st century! Not forgetting the young graduates and also new family members who'd just joined us in the last camp!

For the koko & cheche of INCOVAR, it would be sweet if you could join us for this Family Day reunion for you and all your gang, of those-were-the-days! :) If you have kids already, bring them along! You might wanna know how old / silly / fat / thin / beautiful / mature some of your old buddies have become?

For the new family members, on this day you will have the opportunity to meet up with our big brothers and sisters who are already working in the industry, who can surely provide guidance and support for us, in all aspect of living ie. career, spiritual or even personal development.

This is a good chance to get to know more about the Buddhist Gem Fellowship (BGF), which btw is an affiliate member of YBAM. In BGF, you can gain access to top international Dharma @ Motivational Speakers, also gain access to the resource-rich library. There are further benefits if you're a BGF member, just join us to find out more!

You may want to stay back for a 'Business World' talk by Bro Wei Chuan Beng, the boss of Redtone Technology Business at 4.30pm.

For more info & RSVP, feel free to contact :
MJ ~ 012.351.7615
Jo ~ 012.219.1293
For ideas of what food to bring, mailto:laitym@gmail.com

...we inspire...

http://www.incovar.org/