MMU Dhamma Sharing Group 佛享

Potluck is coming back!! Yummy!! おいし!!（o i shi)

2008-12-18T14:50:00.013+08:00

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Potluck!! is coming back!! for sure next week will be the last week for Buddhist Society activities in this semester.

After we all of us work hard together, is time for us to have fun and celebrate the good ending for this semester as well as for the new coming semester.

You may bring any Food or Drink to Share with each other. Everyone is welcome to join us in the Potluck. So, do bring more friends and share the happiness with us. All the committees and seniors do inform me what kind of food or drink you will bring during Potluck by
Friday (19/12/ 2008).

Date : 22/12/2008 (Monday)
Time : 8.00pm
Venue : FIT CR 3oo4

Any question don't hesitate to contact me at daphne_chai@yahoo.com (YM) May you all with well and happy.

Metta,
Daphne Chai

Now playing: Kenny G - Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
via FoxyTunes

Dhamma Talk ~ "Let go,Relax~"

2008-12-16T01:04:00.013+08:00

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Are you “STRESS” and “STRUGGLING” for exam?

Students and Stress: Study Habits, Organization Skills & Stress Help University life brings many unique stressors with it.

Don’t worry, This week MMUBS will be having a Dhamma talk .MMUBS is proud to invite Miss Choo Siew Hua (FOSEE Lecturer) for giving Dhamma Talk based on topic "Let go,Relax~" . You will know the healthy ways to manage the stress of university’s life and develop lifelong habits that will help you achieve success in whatever you do.

Date: 17 DEC 2008

Time: 8.00pm - 10.00 pm

venue: Fit CR 3004

So, why don’t bring along your friends by put down your stress and exhausted stuff for a moment and come here and share how to release tension with us so that light will be lighten up the way of your study road in future.

~ Refreshments are provided.

For any information
Please contact

Jing Wen : 013-5679122

Sin Yen : 016-2734074

With Metta,
Buddhist Society,
MMU Cyberjaya.

2008-12-09T01:47:00.006+08:00

Activity : Dhamma Debate
Date : 10 December 2008
Time : 8 pm -10.30 pm
Venue : CR3004,FIT
Guest Speaker : Brother Tan Ho Soon,
President of Nalanda Buddhist Institute.

Nice day fellow sisters & brothers of the Dhamma.This week , we will be having Dhamma Debate. We have prepared few `spicy` questions for the debate with the hope that it will bring more understanding on Teacher Gautama`s Teaching.

MMUBS is proud to have invited Brother Tan Ho Soon.the President of Nalanda Buddhist Institute.He will be giving Dhamma Talk based on the debating topic given.I hope everyone will attend and grab this golden opportunity as Bro.Tan is an experienced and respected Buddhist Figure in Malaysia .
Thanks very much.

Any enquiry , feel free to contact the following people:
Jerry 0164988635 (coordinator)
Sin Yen 0162734074

with Metta,
Buddhist Society,
MMU Cyberjaya.

POTLUCK !!!

2008-09-19T23:20:00.004+08:00

Dear brothers and sisters,

Next week will be the last week of DSG session in this semester. As usual, we will be having a potluck.

Details as below
Date : 22/09/2008 (Monday)
Time : 8.00pm
Venue : CR1026

Potluck is for celebrating and gather together to share happiness. DSG members will bring food and drinks to share with each other. Besides food and drinks, we will sing songs and play games. Come to join us in the fun.

May you all be well and happy.

With metta,
MMU Dhamma Sharing Group

Reunion For Mid-Autumn Festival + Sharing

2008-09-12T12:13:00.002+08:00

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

A very good day to all. Can’t go back to your hometown during this warm mid-autumn festival?

Don’t be dissappointed if you can’t celebrate this warm festival with your lovely families. This coming Wednesday (17/9), DSG will be having a Reunion for Mid-Autumn Festival session. We will do a sign language perfomance, have some game activities, and a wish making session(tanglung, candle and card provided).

So, bring along your friends and come celebrate this warm festival with us.

Details:
Date : Wednesday (17/9)
Time : 8.00pm – 10.30pm
Venue : Gather at FIT glass room

~ Refreshments (mooncakes and chinese tea) are provided. (^0^)

With Metta
MMU Dhamma Sharing Group

Loving Kindness Meditation

2008-09-07T21:49:00.003+08:00

A very good day to all the bros & sis in the Dhamma,

Do you feel stress, because of the coming exam and assignment?

This coming Wednesday(10/9/2008) we are going to have a Loving Kindness Meditation where we can take this opportunity to release our tension and cool down our mind. We are proud to have Datuk Dr. Victor Wee to share his knowledge about meditation and teach us the meditation.

So, do bring along your friend and come to help us make this night an interesting one ….

Date: Wed (10/9)

Time: 8pm

Venue: CR1025

*Refreshment are provide (^_^)

Any enquiries please do not hesitate to contact me: Ker Keng

012-5387231

wlkkeng@hotmail.com

Brought to you by

~MMU Dhamma Sharing Group~
http://mmudsg.blogspot.com/

Dhamma Debate(Double D!)

2008-09-01T03:25:00.003+08:00

A very good day to all the bros & sis in the Dhamma,
Do you ever have doubts in Buddhism that you don't know whether it's right to follow it or not?

This coming wed(3/9), we are going to have a Dhamma Debate where we discuss and debate on a few of the doubts and questions that a lot people have in Buddhism. We are proud to have our advisor, Dr Tang from MMU(Dean of Research (IT)) to share his knowledge as an experienced Buddhist.

So, do bring along your friends and come to help us make this night an interesting one!!

Date : Wed(3/9)
Time : 8pm
Venue : FOE building BR1021
*Refreshments are provided. =)

Any enquiries please do not hesitate to contact me : Wei Wing 0166781620
w1n9_chiew@hotmail.com

Brought to you by
多媒体大学佛法分享小组
~MMU Dhamma Sharing Group~
http://mmudsg.blogspot.com/

Inspiring Dhamma Talk..Don't Miss It!!!!!

2008-08-24T01:07:00.008+08:00

To All MMU students, there is a good news to all of you as we had invited a great speaker to come to MMU to conduct a Dhamma Talk on this coming Wednesday (27/8). Our speaker that going to conduct the talk is Mr. Chan Khoon San and the topic that he would present during the talk is 'Buddhist Pilgrimage'. In addition about the talk, he would presented it with some slides shows as well as to provide further understanding about the talk. The talk itself has it's own function too as the topic are chosen to relax ourself while enjoying it.

Do not frustrated up yourself with the oncoming assignments and exams, take some time off to attend the talk and relax your mind and furthermore enjoying it.

So, what are you all waiting for? Bring along your friends as well.

Details:
Date : Wednesday ( 27/8)
Time: 8pm-10.30pm
Venue: FOE BR1023

Dhamma Speaker: Mr. Chan Khoon San
Topic: 'Buddhist Pilgrimage'

Thank you and have a nice day.

Jing Hui

Any enquiry just contact me
jinghui19@yahoo.com or jinghui19@hotmail.com

New Rhythms for your weekend in August!

2008-08-22T01:06:00.006+08:00

Dear brothers and sisters,

Want to spend your weekend time wisely for something meaningful???
Join the 4th inter dharma school hymn singing competition which will be held on this upcoming saturday, 730pm at Shah Alam Buddhist Society.

Do not worry about the transportation as we will try to arrange it - just for you!
Don't miss the chance to participate and experience this inspiring event in your August!
Thus, need not to hesitate to bring along your friends and family members!

May you be well and happy always

Still Remember the feeling for Family??????????????????

2008-08-18T19:11:00.002+08:00

A very good day to all. This coming Wednesday (20/8), we will be having a Buddhist Hymns Sharing session. This session will have few songs to be sing and the lyrics will be show in slide, 1 song will be use for the participants to create their own sign language follow the lyrics.
After performance they will have a sharing about the sign language song and a Sons and Daughter Session. This week theme is Family.
So please attend the following session this coming Wed as every attendance makes a difference. =)
Below is the Details :
Date : Wednesday (20/8)
Time : 8pm ~10.30+
Venue : BR 1023

Program Flow:
8.00pm- Arrival of everyone (please be punctual)
8.05pm- Puja Session
8.15pm- Program
8.50pm- Small Sharing
9.00pm- Sons and Daughters
9.40pm- Sharing
10.10pm- Sharing of merits
10.15pm- Refreshment

Refreshment will be provided.
Thank you.May you all with wealth and happy.

Daphne Chai

If have any query please feel free to contact me or Sin Yen.
YM 1) daphne_chai@yahoo.com [Daphne Chai]\
2) bluemoonlsy@yahoo.com [Sin Yen]

Movie Time !!

2008-08-12T01:28:00.002+08:00

ALL MMU CITIZEN,YOU ARE INVITED!!
Dear brother and sister,

Date:13/August/2008(Wednesday)
Venue:BR1023
Time:8pm - 10.30pm

This week,MMU Dhamma Sharing Group will be having a movie screening entitled ?????????? (sorry no spoiler).

WARNING!! This isnt the usual buddhist movie you would ever EVER
expect from a Dhamma Society and it isnt a religious movie but still
carry some Dhamma value .Prepare your stomach for a big dose of
laughhhhh.Mwahaha

Movie Title:???? (Hollywood)
Language:English
Review:5 star

What are you still waiting?Bring all your friend and join in the fun.

Any Enquiry>> Contact
Jerry_cth2@yahoo.com(YM/MSN) or 0164988635

Convo '08 come LoOOrrr….YOU ARE INVITED!!!

2008-08-06T18:39:00.002+08:00

Haloo all my dearest bro & sis in the dharma,

haloo…how’s everyone? Holidaying…studying…assignmentING…working??? Anyway hope that you guys enjoying your life there.

For your information, this coming sat, sun & mon will be the MMU 9th Convocation. I’m sure that you guys know that many of our “OLD” seniors going to graduates in this coming convocation. As part of the FAMILY MEMBERS of MMUDSG let us celebrate the convocation with all the graduates’ seniors.

Your are invited to bring along your camera and gather at central plaza on 12 noon this saturday…aiyo…bring some flowers, presents or anything also la…hehe…

Date: 9th AUG 2008 (SAT)
Time: 12:00noon
Venue: Central Plaza, MMU Cyberjaya

So all our graduates’ “OLD” seniors, must be there also o!!! See you guys soon.

May all be well & happy

With Metta,
~mmudSG~

Teamwork

2008-07-23T01:45:00.005+08:00

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

This coming Wednesday (23/7), we will be having a brief session on teamwork as we feel that it is essential to ensure that all of us can work well with each other, not only as a team, but as a family.

Therefore, we are going to have a teamwork programme on this Wednesday. You may enjoy the feeling of working in a team through our games. Come to join us and enjoy the night with us.

Below is the details:

Date : Wednesday(23/ 7)

Time : 8pm

Venue : FOE CR2044

Program Flow:

8.00pm- Arrival of everyone
8.05pm- Puja Session

8.15pm- Program (Teamwork)

8.45pm- Meeting & Sharing

10.10pm- Sharing of merits

10.15pm- Refreshment

Any inquiry, please do not hesitate to contact us

Sin Yen bluemoonlsy YM!

Wei Wing w1n9_chiew YM!

Refreshment will be provided.

AGM 2008/2009 & Ice-Breaking Night

2008-07-15T19:15:00.005+08:00

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

We are glad to inform all of the members that MMUDSG already officially registered as a religion society at MMU Cyberjaya Campus.

For your information, we will be going to have the ICE-BREAKING NIGHT and our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2008/2009 on this coming wednesday night. The details as below:

Date: 16th July 2008 (Wednesday)
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: FOE BR1023
Events: Ice-Breaking & AGM 2008/2009

There are some fun yet enjoyable games waiting for you. We will form the new batch of committees 2008/2009 during the AGM. Refreshments will be provided.

So what are you waiting for? MMUDSG warmly welcome all to join us. Do grab this good chance to get to know more friends in our DSG family. Hope to see you there. *(n_n)

For more information, feel free to contact:
Chun Nang 017-5539752 chunnang_87@yahoo.com
Aireen 016-4661431 aireen_m86@yahoo.com

cheers,
cHunNang

Postponement of DSG Annual General Meeting 208/2009

2008-07-09T16:29:00.001+08:00

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

We are sorry to inform you that the Annual General Meeting of Dharma Sharing Group had been posponed to next wednesday due to some unforeseen circumstance. So there will be no DSG session tonight. We apologize for any inconvenient cause.

For your information, the AGM will be held on next wednesday and the details as below:
Date: 16th July 2008 (wednesday)
Time: 8pm
Venue: to be confirmed

Sorry for any inconvenient cause.

May you be well and happy.

With Metta,
MMUDSG

Awakening '08

2008-06-25T13:41:00.003+08:00

It's alright if you have missed out Awakening 2006.
We are now back with our major annual event, AWAKENING 2008!

Dhamma Sharing Group (DSG) proudly presents you Awakening 2008.
The details as below:-

FOOD FAIR
Date: 24th - 26th June 2008
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Misri Plaza, MMU Cyberjaya

EXHIBITION
Date : 24th-26th June 2008
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: FIT Mini Exhibition Room, MMU Cyberjaya

Awakening Night
Date : 3rd July 2008 (Thursday)
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Multipurpose Hall, MMU Cyberjaya

Food Fair consists of KFC, economic rice, fried mee hoon, chee cheong fun, kuih, ice-cream, keropok?. Drooling? Do come n join us!~
Exhibition will help to abolish all the doubts u have regarding Buddhism, you will never live in a question-mark world again:)

Performance night will have all sorts of interesting programs such as sketch, choir & hymns performances from various performers like i.gemz, MOD, Ti-Ratana, D2Y, KKBC etc. The night is free entrance. Door gift and refreshment will also be provided.

So what are you waiting for? Do grad this good opportunity and come to join us. See you all there!!!

For more info, feel free to contact:
Lee Sin Yen 0162734074 bluemoonlsy@yahoo.com
Lau Chun Nang 017-5539752 chunnang_87@yahoo.com

May all be well & happy

~MMU Dharma Sharing Group~

Happy Wesak Day. Let Us Pray for the Victims in Myanmar & China.

2008-05-17T23:43:00.007+08:00

Dear all,

Happy Wesak Day to all!

MMU Dharma Sharing Group wished to express its deepest concern on the recent disastrous attack at Myanmar & China.

We hereby call upon all the buddhists in MMU during the coming wesak day, let us pray for the protection of the Triple Gem so that all disastrous events will be ended soon and let us share the merits that we have accumulated through our meritorious deeds with all the people in Myanmar & China. May all the people in Mynmar & China obtain the share of these merits, may they be free from suffering and may they be well and happy always.

MMU DSG also wish to take this opportunity to wish all of the MMU students Good Luck and all the best in the final exam. Take good care during exam period, may the blessing of the Triple Gem always be with us.

In the meantime, the organisations below are collecting funds and some also accepting foodstuff etc to help the cyclone victims in Myanmar. Please circulate to all your contacts to support these relief efforts.

1. Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia
Donation may be sent by post to Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia, 123, Jalan Berhala, 50470, Kuala Lumpur. Please make all contribution by cheque only made payable to "Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia." Please write "Myanmar" behind the cheque.

2. Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia
All cheques are to be payable to "Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia". Please indicate "Myanmar Relief Fund" at back of the cheques. You may bank in the cheques to YBAM Public Bank account: 3063802219 and send the bank in slip for our record at YBAM Secretariat, 9, Jalan SS25/24, Taman Mayang 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

3. Subang Jaya Buddhist Association
Lot PT 12593, Jalan Kewajipan, SS 13, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor D.E.
Please donate dry foodstuff (noodles, biscuits, etc), canned food, mineral water, medicine etc. at SJBA for us to send to Myanmar. Cash donation is also welcome.(Tel: 03-56315299, e-mail:mailto:msjba@streamyx.com)

4. Buddhist Maha Vihara
123, Jalan Berhala, 50470, Kuala Lumpur.

Please take note the organisations above will have their respective arrangement to forward the funds or foodstuff, medicine etc to Myanmar. You are advised to donate directly to the temples/association and request for receipt for every donation made.

With Metta,
~mmudsg~

yaHhoOo...potLuck is bAck agAin!!!

2008-04-20T23:03:00.006+08:00

Haloo...all,

yahhooo...potluck is back again!!!

As usual MMUDSG will be having potluck session while reach the end of the trimester.This is a very good chance to gather all our buddhist family members to eat, drink, play and have fun together.

Let's us bring some food to share, to enjoy and have fun together before fight for the final exam.For your information, we will also having a small offering session during the potluck.

Everyone are welcome to join us!!! The more the merrier!!!
SO, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? DON"T BE PAISEI O...

Date: 23th Apr 2008
Time: 8pm
Venue: FOE BR1020

For more infomation feel free to contact: Chun Nang (YM!: chunnang_87) 017-5539752

p/s: suggestions of food that you can bring: pizzas, sandwiches, nuggets, salads(potato, egg), veges, mee, rice, curries, fruits, tarts, drinks any many more..

Glad to see you all soon...

~MMUDSG~

9/4/08 Event coming this WeDeNeSdAy

2008-04-08T23:12:00.002+08:00

Dear All DSG member:

This coming wednesday 9/4/08 will be a quite special night. We will be having some guest from Incovar come to join us to share some thought and of course they will bring us some hymn and games for us to enjoy. Well, indeed we can enjoy together with them to enhance the relationship between DSG and Incovar.

Don't you all feel excited to interact those people from Incovar since we seldom have special guest outsider? Then let us welcome them with our warm arm on that night and enjoy together. Let's make them have an unforgettable night. Maybe we can get chances to meet some new friends too. 9/4 wednesday night will be a learning, interacting and joyful night. Let welcome our guest with a gracious manner. So please read the details below and hope we will see you there.

Time: 8pm
Vanue: FOE BR1020

Don't be late and don't worry refreshment will be provided.

With metta,

MMU Dharma Sharing Group

Coming up this Wed....

2008-03-24T23:37:00.004+08:00

Have you ever come across times where you had to choose between your friends and something else important? Have you ever met situations where you had quarrels with your friends and don't have the solution to it? What do friends mean to you in your life?

Friends are treasures of life. They are not items to be taken granted for. This Wednesday, we are glad to present you this workshop entitled "Friendships are Treasures of Life" conducted by Bro Mui Han who has been active in the field of Buddhism for years. By using the ideal teaching of Friendship as found in the Sigalovada Sutta, we will explore real life scenarios and how to deal with such situations. We are sure to learn a handful of skills that will aid us in dealing with human relationships in the future. This is a chance where you and your friends might not want to miss!!

Details:
Date : 26/3 (Wed)
Time : 8pm - 10pm
Venue: FOE BR1020
REFRESHMENT will be provided. See you there.

With Metta,
多媒体大学佛法分享小组
~MMU Dhamma Sharing Group~

Sharing and Game

2008-03-04T18:50:00.002+08:00

Hello everyone,

No plans on Wednesday's night?
There will be a sharing session on these topics :
1. Would a vegetarian person with a good heart be better
than the person who is not a vegetarian with a good heart?
2. I have a friend wanted to convert me to another religion. However, I am not very interested in his/her religion and I have told him/her about it. Somehow he/she would still continue to try to convert me. What can I do?

There will also be a game session on that night.
Interested? Come and join us to learn and have fun together.
Time : 8pm - 10pm
Venue: FOE BR1020
REFRESHMENT will be provided. See you there.

With Metta
Dhamma Sharing Group (DSG)

Meditation Session

2008-02-20T02:13:00.001+08:00

Dear all,

Wow, meditation session is here at last. DSG will be having a Meditation session in this week and this is a new experience to all of us. Meditation is a discipline in which the mind is focused on an object of thought or awareness. It usually involves turning attention to a single point of reference. The practice may engender a higher state of consciousness. So, do grab this good opportunity to improve your mindfulness and awareness.

The session will cover the following:

1) Brief overview of meditation
2) Meditation session
3) Sharing and Discussion

So, come and join us on this Wednesday to help relax your mind and body.
Below are the details of the session:

Date: 20/02/2008 (Wednesday)Time: 8.00 -10.00pmVenue: BR 1020* Refreshments will be provided!*
Attire: Please wear proper and comfortable. (no jeans and no skirt)

With Metta,MMU Dharma Sharing Group多媒体大学佛法分享小组http://mmudsg.blogspot.com/

Visit To FGS DONG ZEN TEMPLE CNY LANTERN & FLORA FESTIVAL（佛光山东禅寺平安灯会暨花艺展）

2008-02-01T11:15:00.000+08:00

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

DSG will be organizing an outing to Dong Zen Temple in Jenjarom,Klang. The details as below:

Date: 13th Feb 2008(Wednesday)
Time: 6.00pm to 11.00pm.
Fees: RM3 (for charity purpose)
Transportation will be provided.(MMU Bus)
*Gather at STAD building at 6.00pm sharp.

The main purpose of this trip is to give a chance for MMU students to witness the FGS Dong Zen Temple CNY Lantern & Flora Festival 2008.

This is an annual event where visitors will be mesmerised by the spectacular and breathtaking lights of hundreds of lanterns. This is the opportunity for MMU students to indulge themselves in a totally different Chinese New Year, which is full of Fun, Culture and Knowledge. It is also a time where we can celebrate CNY with our university friends!!!

各位佛友，

佛法分享小组将于2008年2月13日举办一项参拜团到巴生佛光山东禅寺。详情如下：

日期：2008年2月13日（星期三）
时间：6pm-11pm
费用：RM3 （为慈善捐献）
备有交通接送(MMU Bus)
请于当天6点着整到 stad building前集合。

此活动旨于让mmu学生们有机会参与2008佛光山东禅寺平安灯会暨花艺展。

届时大家必定能体会及度过一个满怀欢乐与文化气氛的农历新年。这也是一个很好的机会让mmu学生们能一起共庆来临的农历新年。

Place is limited,
Anyone who are interested, please send your details (Full name & h/p number) to:
有意参与者，请发送你的资料（姓名与手机号码）于：
-Darren ( 017-5922315 yk-87@hotmail.com )
-Aireen ( 016-4661431 aireen_m86@yahoo.com )
-Wei Wing ( 016-6781620 w1n9_chiew@yahoo.com )

For more infomation, please log on to:
欲知更多详情，请浏览：
http://www.fgs.org.my/

Happy Chinese New Year 农历新年快乐

With Metta,
多媒体大学佛法分享小组
~MMU Dhamma Sharing Group~

Potluck come again lo...!!!

2007-12-19T16:27:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone!

POTLUCK party is here again. As usual, DSG will hold this session every end of the semester just to celebrate and gather together as a Buddhist family. We share this session together whereby all members bring their food and drinks to share among ourselves.
Anyone can come and join us! The more the merrier!
Any doubts, please do not hesitate to contact me, Aireen (016-4661431).

Details of the session :
Date : 19-12-2007 (Wednesday)
Time : 8pm – 10.30pm
Venue : FOE, CR1026

p/s: suggestions of food that you can bring: pizzas, sandwiches, nuggets, salads(potato, egg), vegetables, noodles, rice, curries, fruits, tarts, drinks any many more….

See you guys soon!

May You Be Well & Happy

~~~MMUDSG~~~

TAI CHI SESSION

2007-12-04T22:42:00.001+08:00

Hi all, yes! you did not see wrongly. DSG will be having a TAICHI session this week which is new to all of us! Taichi is a martial art, health exercise, manifestation of deep philosophy and everyday life method. The idea of Taichi is to relax one’s body and mind, which leads to deep clear awareness and precise body alignment. Since we have never had a taichi session before in DSG, this will be a good try for all of you out there.

The session will cover the following:

1) Brief overview of taichi -- Its origins and its theory

2) Breathing exercise

3) Moving meditative taichi

4) Discussion on how taichi relates to everyday life

More of the mental or meditative properties of taichi will be focused. The session will be led by one of our experienced seniors, Eu Jen.

So, what to think more? Come and join us on this Wednesday to gain some experiences in taichi!

Date: 5/12/2007 ( Wednesday)

Time: 8.00 -10.00pm

Venue: CR 1026

* Refreshments will be provided!*

Wearing of sports attire would be best for the session.

With Metta,
MMU Dharma Sharing Group
多媒体大学佛法分享小组

Emotional Control Workshop

2007-11-27T11:00:00.000+08:00

A famous Buddhist quote stated,

"What you think, you become."

The mind controls every action we take, every thoughts we have and everything we say. We are often the slaves of our mind. Every time our emotions goes wild, we tend to just follow what we feel like doing without considering the consequences. Is it wise to let our emotions control us, instead of we controlling our emotions, and later regret on what we've done during this emotional state? It's time we realize that we actually can do something about it.

This coming Wed, we're proud to have Sis Barbara Yen, an experienced social worker in various campaigns, currently an advisor and counsellor in the Buddhist Gem Fellowship Counselling Unit(Malaysia), to share with us her experience in this field.

Time : 8pm - 10pm
Date : 28/11/2007 (wednesday)
Venue : Foe CR1026
Topic : Emotional Control Workshop by Sis Barbara Yen.

See all of you there!!

Metta
--- 多媒体大学佛法分享小组---
MMU Dhamma Sharing Group

Appreciation Talk

2007-11-20T20:01:00.000+08:00

In many religions, we've always talked about appreciation. Appreciate your parents, appreciate your loved ones, appreciate your friends. Though, many of us know that we should have the sense of gratitude in ourselves, but we just don't know how to.

In Buddhism, we are often shared about the Dhamma idea of Eight Worldly Conditions (Gain/Loss, Fame/Ill-Fame, Praise/Blame, Happy/Sad). Our parents suffered from loss, sad, blame and so, just to exchange for our gain, fame, praise and of course happiness. Isn't it time we realize that we should do something in return too?

This week , MMUDSG(Dharma Sharing Group) is very honored to have the President of the Buddhist Missionary Society of Malaysia (BMSM) , Bro Ang Choo Hong to give us a talk related to appreciation. Come and get a share of the experiences and thoughts of one of the greatest Buddhist leaders who had, and still, contribute hands full to the Buddhist Community.

Date : 21/11/07
Venue : FOE building, CR1026
Time : 8pm
Refreshments is provided!

Wanna know more friends and have fun???

2007-11-14T00:34:00.000+08:00

Dear All,

Do come to join us in this week wednesday DSG session. We will be having a hymns & games session where lots of meaningful buddhist hymns and interesting games waiting for us to sing and play together. This is a great time for us to have better and closer interaction between each other and also to realise that Dhamma can be entertaining too!!

As usual, some delisious refreshment will be provide at the end of session.
All are welcome! Do bring along your friends to join us also ya. Let us have fun together!

Date: 14 Nov 2007 (wednesday)
Time: 8pm-10pm

Venue: FOE CR1026

Hope to see you there!!! *(n_n)

May you be well and happy always,

---多媒体大学佛法分享小组---
MMU Dhamma Sharing Group

Movie Screening & Sharing

2007-11-07T00:11:00.000+08:00

Date : 7/11/2007
Time : 8 pm - 10 pm
Venue : CR 1026 ( FOE Building )

Activitiy : Movie Screening & Sharing
Title : The Secret of the Magic Gourd ( 宝葫芦的秘密 )

内容简介：
《宝葫芦的秘密》讲述的是小主人公王葆星期日在湖边钓上来一个宝葫芦，里面装着一个丑陋的暗绿色、大蚕茧似的邪恶精灵。为了使自己得到更多的营养，身体迅速长成形儿钻出去，让别人当自己的奴隶，只要是王葆脑子里想到的，邪恶精灵都想尽一切办法满足.

Summary:
This story talks about a kid named Wang Bao. One day, he accidentally fished a Magic Gourd. The Magic Gourd is very playful, everything that Wang Bao thought of, the Magic Gourd will fulfill his wishes as well. But the condition is that Wang Bao need to keep the secret which he can't tell anyone about this Magic Gourd.

2007-09-24T08:58:00.000+08:00

As Buddhists, our final goal is to attain enlightenment.
In fact, there are many ways of practices that can lead us towards liberation.

Some may choose to renounce and live a monastic life.
Many remain as lay person and practise meditation.
Daily practice is the utmost importance to improve in spirituality.
Being kind, gentle and generous are the basic morality that one should cultivate.
To let go of our "unwholesome thoughts and deeds" are of paramount significance.

Lets start with recognising our negative habits and put an effort to eradicate them gradually.
The path to liberation should have a strong foundation in morality.
One could only progress should morality be well cultivated and integrated deeply in our daily activities.

As mentioned by Ven. Chodron (a Tibetian nun), being kind is basically the best miracle one can perform in this life,and not the ability to read people's mind or capable of performing some sorts of magic power.

Lets practise kindness in our daily life, do it now, and start it from ourselves.

May you be well n happy
May you grow in wisdom n compassion

with metta,

MMU DSG

2007-09-17T04:59:00.000+08:00

Dear All,

Good News!!! MMUDSG will be having PotLuck session on this coming wednesday! Let's us bring some food to share, to enjoy and have fun together before fight for the final exam.Oh ya, and also let's celebrate MOONCAKE FEST together ma!!! You can bring whatever you like either drinks or foods to share it with all our dear kalyana mitras.

Everyone are welcome to join us!!! For your information, there will be some special guests from INCOVAR will joining us too! So what are you waiting for? Let's come and join us lo!

If you wish to bring anything, you can post the food list by replying this email or feel free to contact Wai Chin (YM!: waichinc826) or Chun Nang (YM!: chunnang_87)

p/s: suggestions of food that you can bring: pizzas, sandwiches, nuggets, salads(potato, egg), veges, mee, rice, curries, fruits, tarts, drinks any many more..

Date: 19th Sept 2007 (wednesday)
Time: 8-10pm
Venue: FOE CR1024
Activity: PotLuck

See you all on this coming wednesday lo!

With Metta,
多媒体大学佛法分享小组
MMU Dhamma Sharing Group

Dharma Talk: Taking Refuge Facing Crisis

2007-09-11T02:48:00.000+08:00

Dear All,

MMU DSG will be having a Dharma talk session on this coming wednesday on the topic Taking Refuge Facing Crisis.
The details are as below:

Date: 12th Sep 2007 (wednesday)
Time: 8pm-10pm
Venue: FOE CR1024
Speaker: Bro Mui Han
Topic: Taking Refuge Facing Crisis

All are welcome to this dharma talk. Refreshment will be provided in the end of the session.

-多媒体大学佛法分享小组-
MMU Dharma Sharing Group

Dharma Talk: How Dharma can Help Students in Self-development

2007-08-28T22:51:00.000+08:00

Dear Friends,

Self Development can be say as a practise whereby we attempt self-guided improvement economically, intellectually or emotionally. Do you wish to improve your self-development? Do you know how to improve your self-development? Actually, practising Dharma in our daily life can help us in self development which enables us to lead a more positive, balanced and happy life!

Wanna know more? Good news!!!
MMUDSG will be having a talk(sharing) on How Dhamma can help students in Self-development on this coming wednesday which will be conducted by Bro. Wong Tin Song.
The datails of the sessions are as below:

Date: 29 Aug 2007

Time: 8.00pm

Venue: FOE CR1024

Sharing: How Dhamma can Help Students in Self-development
Speaker: Bro. Wong Tin Song

Don't miss out this great opportunity, do come and join us in this talk and have a sharing with us together. Hope to see you there! *(n_n)

*refreshment will be provided in the end of the session.

With Metta,

-MMU Dharma Sharing Group-
*多媒体大学佛法分享小组*

MMU DSG Family Day

2007-08-13T22:28:00.000+08:00

Dear brothers & sisters in the dhamma,

This coming wednesday is MMU DSG Family Day. On that day we will have some sharing and also our New High Committes Election(2007/2008). The details of the MMUDSG Family Day is as follows:

Date: 15th Aug 2007
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: FOE CR1024

So, for those who are interested to be a part of the group to guide the "big family" of DSG, feel free to volunteer yourselves, just do it & you'll sure won't regret it.To be able to experience it yourself or just by listening to what people experienced...it's totally two different thing. Ehipassiko (to be self-realised) and see what benefits it will bring to you and others.

Q. Why DSG exist?
A. A place for us to learn Dhamma, share Dhamma andexperience, grow together in a circle of wise friends,encourage each other spiritually, keep the karmicforce closer to us, create a strong friendship bond.

Q. Why I want to be a "committee"?
A. To learn and share our knowledge to others by conducting Dhamma activities. Therefore a group of people is needed to help contribute inovative ideas and manpower.By working together for DSG, Buddhist community here can benefit and walk the path of the Dhamma together. DSG is like one of the DOOR for people to learn about Dhamma.

Your attendance and support given will mean a lot to the DSG family...everyone can contribute to DSG in one way or another...

Would you be willing to take up our invitation to join in the DSG family and work together in the name of Buddhism? We warmly welcome anyone who has the heart to come and learn while contributing to the society!!!

We will also be having some photo/slide sharing session.
Refreshment will be provided during the end of the session.

Hope to see you there lo...

-MMU Dharma Sharing Group-

*多媒体大学佛法分享小组*

Guan Yin World Peace & Harmony Puja 2007

2007-07-30T23:12:00.000+08:00

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

This coming wednesday, MMUDSG will be having an Outing to Guan Yin World Peace & Harmony Puja 2007.
http://www.guanyinworld.org/main_e.html

The details are as below:

Date: 1st Aug 2007(wednesday)

Time: 5pm-10:30pm

Venue: Stadium Bukit Jalil

Attire: Awakening T-shirt (charity for only RM5)

For those who dun hv awakening t-shirt, pls join us in white t-shirt. No shorts and fancy colours costumes allowed.
Transportation will be provided(F.O.C). Please gather at STAD building at 5pm sharp.

Guan Yin World Peace & Harmony Puja 2007
2007 is the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's Independence. As such the Deputy Home Affairs Minister of Malaysia Datuk Tan Chai Ho initiated the Guan Yin World Peace & Harmony Puja 2007 (for full info http://www.guanyinworld.org/main_e.html ) so as to do our part in repaying the debts of gratitude to the Buddha, teachers and elders, nation, and all sentient beings.

Dharma Realm Guan Yin Sagely Monastery is proud to be associated with the Guan Yin World Peace & Harmony Puja 2007 as the volunteer corps assisting the official vegetarian caterer.

We now humbly appeal to all in the world to join hearts and hands for 3 days, from July 30, 2007 to August 1, 2007, by abstaining from killing, taking a pure vegetarian diet (omitting dairy products, eggs, alcohol and the five pungent plants), and reciting the holy name of Guan Yin Bodhisattva, to accomplish this Great Assembly. You can bestow happiness and reach for world peace, all it takes are wholesome act and all calamities and sufferings will melt away.

May every living being,
Our minds as one and radiant with light,
Share the fruits of peace,
With hearts of goodness, luminous and bright.
If people hear and see,
How hands and hearts can find in giving unity,
May their minds awake,
To Great Compassion, wisdom and to joy.
May kindness find reward,
May all who sorrow leave their grief and pain;
May this boundless light,
Break the darkness of their endless night.
Because our hearts are one,
This world of pain turns into Paradise,
May all become compassionate and wise...
May all become compassionate and wise...

It is not a problem if we do not have much material things to share with sentient beings, for the most important thing is to spread the practice of loving kindness and compassion far and wide, to every corner of the world.

For more information,
Log on to: http://www.guanyinworld.org/main_e.html
or http://www.guanyinworld.org/
Contact: Wai Chin 012-5477185 waichinc826@Y!

With Metta,
MMU Dharma Sharing Group

2007-07-25T15:03:00.000+08:00

Daily Dana
By Rasika Wijayaratne

A question that arises is what can we do as a dâna (giving) on top of making offerings to the Lord Buddha’s unequalled qualities? There are other forms of daily dâna we can practice in addition to this, the emphasis being on it being daily, or regular, and also the letting go aspect of true dâna.

We can donate money to beggars and buskers on a daily basis. For those who work in the city this is not a problem as there is a beggar or a busker on every street corner, but for everyone else another approach maybe required. For example a till or another container can be kept aside and each day a small amount can be deposited into it for the purposes of dâna. When its full, the contents can be donated to a beggar, a busker or alternatively to a charity of choice including the temple. Giving money like this reduces our attachment to it.

Treating our friends to meals either when we go out or by inviting them over is another dâna. Even sharing simple things such as sweets with friends is a dâna. Offering refreshments to guests and friends when they arrive is an act of kindness that not only strengthens ties, but is also a valid dâna. Letting someone merge into your lane while driving is also a form of dâna!

Another good dâna to perform is giving to animals in and around your home. Any unprocessed and uncooked food items such as bread, plain rice, fruit and cereals that is thrown out, but is still fit for consumption, can be kept aside and offered to birds on a daily basis. Don't give animals something you wouldn't eat! Alternatively bird feed can be obtained from shops. Even our lunch break is a good time to feed birds or other animals. Even feeding and looking after the pets, making sure that their water bowl is always full is a dâna of our time.

Sometimes the most valuable thing we can give to others is our time, energy and knowledge. Taking the time to listen to someone, to talk to and comfort a patient, to help a younger brother or sister with their home work and giving up our time and energy to help someone out are all good forms of dâna that involve the giving of our precious time, energy and knowledge. In fact the word sramadâna, the Sinhala word for a working bee means the giving of effort (srama = effort, dâna = to give). Here the emphasis needs to be on not expecting anything in return, not even a thanks or a smile, from the person you are benefiting; it needs to be completely self-less.

In all of the above letting go of something valuable is what is occurring, whether it be money, food, time, energy or knowledge, which is also called renunciation (nekkhamma) in Buddhism. It's important to not remain attached to what you give after you give it as otherwise dâna does not occur, in fact it is important to not be attached to what you give before giving, when giving it and after giving it. You may have noticed that everything outlined here requires effort on our parts.

To do anything good and worthwhile requires effort, but the results are worth it in the end.

Happy giving!

Hymns Sharing Session With Our DSG Advisor

2007-07-23T13:55:00.000+08:00

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

I believe that most of the people love to listen to the music to relax their mind, soul and body. It is really a good way to release our pressure. However, have you ever been listen to the teachings of the Buddha through Buddhist Hymns? Perhaps this is a better way for us to relax besides that can gained deep inspiration and peace after listening to the Buddhist Hymns.

Actually there are many advantages of buddisht hymns
•Improves the quality of life.
• Creates positive attitudes.
• Help people share experience and understand each other.
• Contribute to lifelong learning and personal development.
• Helps to build confidence and self esteem.
• Contribute to one’s well being.
• Helps people to find positive means of expression.

WANT TO KNOW MORE AND SHARE WITH US?

This coming Wednesday (25/7/07) MMUDSG will be having a Hymns Sharing Session.
We are proudly and happy to invited Bro Ong Boon Hoong to be with us in this hymns sharing session. The details are as below:

Date: 25th July 2007 (Wednesday)

Time: 8pm-10pm

Venue: FOE CR1024

Activity: Hymns Sharing Session

Bro Ong Boon Hoong is a lecturer of FOE. Besides is a active Buddhist, Bro Ong is also our DSG advisor. On that night, Bro Ong will share his dharma learning experiences during his university time with us. Beside that, Hymns will be play with guitar by Bro Ong and we will have some sharing on those hymns played.

So what are you waiting for? Let's come to grow in understanding and developing faith in the Triple Gem through the buddisht hymns besides having fun and relaxing your mind. Hope to see you there lo. *(n_n)

#Refreshment will be provided after the session.

Sukhi Hotu
May you be well and happy always
MMU Dharma Sharing Group

Daily Thoughts with Dhamma values

2007-07-20T08:59:00.000+08:00

Some short sharing for your reading...

"Buddhist painting - wheel of life"

The bits and pieces of our lives may seem routine and mundane - getting up, bathing, going to the bathroom, cooking, eating, washing dishes, cleaning, take care of children and grandchildren, being with friends, gardening, working, driving etc.

The joy of the practice is doing everything in mindfulness, no matter how routine, because all these little things when put together equal our lives.

This is what we do. The practice is now or never, with what we do and where we are. We can experience the joy of moving through our days in freedom and with equanimity, walking with peaceful steps and looking at all beings with our eyes of compassion.

So, dear friends, please share with us any Dhamma readings of yours, tell us how it(they) has(have) enhanced your daily dose of mindfulness ...

A bow to you, let's breathe and smile :))

With Metta

The cultivation of good mind

2007-07-16T18:42:00.000+08:00

Feel TENSION with the study now?
This week we trying the different way to apply dharma into our life, a relaxing and cultivate our mind section.
Cultivation practice of mind and body which is practised through different physical exercises and meditation~

Date: 18/07/2007(wednesday)
Time: 8.00m
Venue: Cr 1024

See you there!

Regards,
Dharma Sharing Group(DSG)

Movies Screening: [[A Monk Off ]] 《一休和尚》影片分享

2007-07-10T17:20:00.000+08:00

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

What a bored wednesday night, already watched <> somemore no transport to go Cheras Pasar Malam.....sien~~~

Haha...got nothing to do on this coming wednesday night? Do drop by FOE CR1024!!!

MMUDSG will be having a movies screening & sharing on of some of the "A Monk Off's cartoons" on this coming wednesday night, the details are as below:

Date: 11th July 2007 (WED)

Time: 8pm-10pm

Venue: FOE CR1024

Activity: Movie Screening & Sharing [[A Monk Off's cartoon]]

[A Monk Off]

Master is a closed Japanese Shogunate era of moral high priest, cartoon classic works off a description of a monk is off. Master early age with wisdom and savvy for ordinary people to overcome their difficulties, in addition to the strong support the weak story, each story is replete with mechanisms, giving, very spiritual enlightment.

Funny and enjoyable yet you can gain and understand a lot of dharma values from the movie.. So, don't miss out this movie sharing. Hope to see you there!!!

*refreshment will be provided in the end of the session.

-conduct in mandarin

唉...又是个沉闷的星期三，最新影片《Transformer》已看了，又没交通去焦赖夜市场...好闲啊~~~

哈哈...这星期三晚上没约会，在宿舍闲着没事做吗？到FOE CR1024去走一趟吧！！！

佛法分享小组将带给您一项“一休和尚”的卡通影片分享,详情如下：

日期： 2007年7月11日

时间：8pm-10pm

地点：FOE CR1024

活动：《一休和尚》卡通影片分享

[一休和尚]

一休法师是日本幕府时代的道德高僧，卡通经典名作一休和尚是描述一休法师幼年时期以智慧及悟性为市井小民解决困难，锄强扶弱的真实故事，每集故事中都充满机制，善心。

此影片即精彩又好看而且能从中摄取佛法，因此切勿错过咯，我们不见不散哦！！！

*分享会后备有茶点。

With Metta,

MMU Dharma Sharing Group

Dhamma Sharing: Existance Of Evil

2007-07-03T02:10:00.000+08:00

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

This week MMUDSG are grateful to have invited Uncle Vijaya Samarawickrama to come and share with us regarding to the Existance Of Evil.

Date: 4th July 2007

Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm

Venue: FOE CR1024

Activity: Dhamma Sharing=[Existance Of Evil]

What is evil meant to you? Do you think evil exists in this world? It is something awful? It is something creepy? Have you ever felt that you yourself might be the evil of your life?!

As what stated in the first noble truth, our life is suffering. To live, you must suffer. It is impossible to live without experiencing some kind of suffering. Sickness, injury, tiredness, old age and eventually death, loneliness, frustrations, fear, embarrassment, disappointment, anger…

However, doesn’t u feel that we should find an exit for all these? What should we do? What can we do?

All your doubts will be answered in this wonderful sharing session. So what are you waiting for?
Do come and join us on this coming wednesday at CR1024.
#Refreshment will be provided in the end of the sharing.

===Speakers’s Biodata===

Vijaya Samarawickrama, or more fondly know as Uncle Vijaya in the Buddhist community, has begun his teaching career after trained as a specialist in the teaching of English as a second language at the Malayan Teachers’ Training College in Liverpool , England . He later obtained a B.A. (Hons) in England and Linguistic from the University of Malaya and M.A. (Drama and Theater) from the University of Hawaii in the U.S. He is now is a retired lecturer from the University Teknologi MARA in 1990, after 20 years of teaching there. Uncle Vijaya is currently lecturing on the subject of World Religions and Theater in Taylor ’s College. He has traveled widely to give Dhamma talks and to participate in seminars, and has delivered papers at international Buddhist conferences. He also actively involved in interfaith dialogues through the Malaysia consultative Council on Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism (MCCBCHS).

Sukhi Hotu

With Metta,
MMU Dharma Sharing Group

Psstt.. check http://mmudsg.blogspot.com

2007-06-25T02:03:00.000+08:00

You will begin your NEW LIFE in university, but...
·What is your expectation towards your university life?
·Do you wish have a gang of buddy who can share all the happiness even sorrow with you?

Join us in the ICE BREAKING SESSION and find out your aspiration in your new journey by getting know a gang of friendly and helpful buddies!!

Date : 27th JUNE 2007 (Wednesday)

Time : 8:00-10:00pm

Venue : FOE, CR1024 (the first room near FOE Foyer)
Fees: FOC
Theme : Something Good Begin with Something Special

*Refreshment will be provided in the end of the session

===Recruitment of Annual Exhibition working committees===
>>annual exhibition around week 8

>>to promote the right understanding of Buddhism and to introduce the teachings of the Buddha to the MMU community through out this exhibition.

For those who are interested to become part of our committees do come to this Wednesday session o!!!

For more information,
1. Visit http://mmudsg.blogspot.com/or email to cyberdsg@yahoo.com

2. Contact: Sis. Wai Chin at YM!: waichinc826

Bro.Chun Nang at YM!: chunnang_87

Hurry! Don’t miss this good chance...

From the one delivering the message.... *(n_n)

With Metta,
Dhamma Sharing Group
Multimedia University

Something Good Begin With Something Special

2007-06-18T17:00:00.000+08:00

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Welcome back to a new semester of studies...glad to see you all again in our DSG family.

HELLO... to all the freshies who have just enrolled in MMU!!!
New life in university?
Do you wish to know more about what kind of life you are heading to?
Do you wish to have a buddy who can share all your hapiness and problems in uni?

This coming wednesday we will have our first DSG session of this academic year.
During this dsg session, we will have a sharing on our past holiday life and the books which related to buddhism that we had read during the holiday.Besides, all our friendly and nice senior will also share about their life in MMU. So do come and ask some tips from them to survive in MMU lo!

If you wish to know more about Buddishm and want to get to know more friends, then don't be paiseh lo,do come and join us in this wednesday DSG session lo. You sure will find lots of fun and gain a lots when joining our DSG family.MMU DSG will always be a convenient and comfortable place for you to have...

Date : 20th June 2007 (Wednesday)

Time : 20:00-2200

Venue : FOE CR1024

Activity : Something Good Begin With Something Special

Hope to see you there... *(n_n)

Sukhi Hotu,
MMU Dhamma Sharing Group

POTLUCK come lor! lots of fun awaits~!~!

2007-04-24T03:04:00.000+08:00

Dear brothers and sisters,

Time flies, again comes to the end of the trimester. As usuall, MMUDSG will having a potluck session to gather all of us to eat, drink, play and have fun together. Here sure will be the good place for you to take a break from your stressful daily routine.

As usual, we will bring some food and share it together with everyone. Besides of eating, we also will chit chating with each other and DSG will have some special program held during that nite.

To all our lovely DSG seniors, we really learn and gain a lots from you throught out this academic year! So this will be a good chance for us to show our appreciation to you, so you all must come oh!! :P

Don't be "paiseh"! Just come and join us! Hope to see you there!!! *(n_n)

Date : 25th April , 2007 (Wed)

Time : 8.00pm – 10.00pm

Venue : FIT CR3002

For more info please contact: Jie Ying (Y!=jy_blue2004)

With Metta,
MMU DSG

Human Qualities

2007-04-23T20:04:00.000+08:00

The Buddha said that two qualities are rare among humans: kataññu`ta, that is, gratitude and pubbakarita, which is, initiative to help others without expecting anything in return. These two qualities are the true yardstick of measuring progress on the path of Dhamma of any person devoted to Dhamma.

Gratitude is more important of the two qualities. Whenever we remember the help given to us by any saintly person and generate gratitude towards him,we naturally feel inclined to give selfless service

to live up to that ideal.Thus selfless service is strengthened.Gratitude and selfless service complement and support each other.

TALK: How To Apply Dharma In Our Daily Life 如何在日常生活中实践佛法

2007-04-18T01:38:00.000+08:00

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The Buddha gave teachings in order to share with us the path to enlightenment that he had actualized himself. These teachings are practical, give us the tools to deal with difficulties, and show us how to live a meaningful life.

Dharma can be constructively applied in the many diverse activities of daily life. However, do we Buddhists really practice the Buddha's teachings in our daily lives?
Most of us think that practicing Buddhism in daily life means faithfully adhering to a series of customs, such as offering Dana to the monks, paying respect to the Buddha image or reciting the 'precepts' on special occasions and occasionally visiting the temple.
Are these the only way to practice Dharma?

Practicing Dharma is not difficult or time consuming. We always have time; there are always 24 hours in a day. So hope that all of us can spend two hours time in this coming Wednesday, let’s us share and learn together on how to apply Dharma in our daily life.

Hope to see you there! *(n_n)

Date: 18 Apr 2007

Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm

Venue: FIT CR 3002

Activity: TALK=> How To Apply Dharma In Our Daily Life

Speaker: Bro. Hoi Jung Wai

佛陀的教导旨于让我们一起分享并指引我们跟随着佛陀的脚步而得到明确的人生路程。佛法乃需要不断的学习与实践，佛法指引我们面对一切难题，辅助我们寻求到人生的真正意义与目标。

然而身为一位佛教徒我们真的有将佛陀的教诲实践在我们的日常生活中吗？我们大都认为在生活中实践佛法就是诚恳的遵守一切习俗，比如布施予佛僧，礼敬佛像，在特别的节日里诵经以及时常到寺庙参拜等。但真的只是如此吗？

其实在生活中实践佛法并不困难与费时。我们每天都拥有24小时的时间，不是吗？所以希望大家能在来临的星期三，以两小时的时间，和我们一同学习与分享该如何在日常生活中实践佛法。

我们不见不散咯！ *(n_n)

日期： 18 Apr 2007

时间： 8:00pm-10:00pm

地点： FIT CR 3002

活动：讲座=〉如何在日常生活中实践佛法

主讲人： BRO. Hoi Jung Wai

With Metta,

MMU Dharma Sharing Group

Meditation

2007-04-10T02:19:00.000+08:00

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Wish to get some relaxtion from a busy daily routine?
Wanna learn some technique for cultivating mental discipline?
Hope to gain insight into the nature of reality?

Here is the place for you!!!
Let us improved our concentration, awareness, self-discipline and equanimity through meditation.
Do come to FIT CR 3003 on this wednesday to join our DSG session!!!

As usual refreshment will be provided in the end of the session.

Date: 11 Apr 2007

Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm

Venue: FIT CR 3003

Speaker: Miss Choo Siew Hua

DO COME AND JOIN US YA! SEE YOU THERE!!! *(n_n)

Buddhist Meditation

Meditation has always been central to Buddhism. The Buddha himself was said to have achieved enlightenment while meditating under a Bodhi tree. Most forms of Buddhism distinguish between shamatha and vipassana meditation, both of which are necessary for enlightenment. The former consists of learning to focus the attention single-pointedly; the latter involves seeing the true nature of reality.

Theravada Buddhism emphasizes the meditative development of mindfulness (sati, see for example the Satipatthana Sutta) and concentration (samadhi, see kammatthana), as part of the Noble Eightfold Path, in the pursuit of Nibbana. Traditional popular meditation subjects include the breath (anapana) and loving-kindness (mettā).

The purposes for which people meditate vary almost as widely as practices. Meditation may serve simply as a means of relaxation from a busy daily routine; as a technique for cultivating mental discipline; or as a means of gaining insight into the nature of reality, or of communing with one's God. Many report improved concentration, awareness, self-discipline and equanimity through meditation.

Regards,

MMU Dharma Sharing Group

2007-04-08T22:53:00.000+08:00

Fault Finding & Resentment
By R. K. Wijayaratne

Anger is one of the biggest causes of unhappiness in our lives. As human beings we are all full of faults and having to live and interact with others means that we get to see others' faults on a regular basis and often get wronged by others. This can give rise to anger if not positively dealt with thus making us very unhappy. One way we can deal with these situations is to develop positive thought affirmations.²

We can often remember others' faults, mistakes and short comings, where someone didn’t do something right and it affected us somehow. This can give rise to irritation and anger if not checked and dealt with early on. We can use positive thought affirmation³ in such situations by affirming with our thoughts to ourselves like this when our minds begins to focus on others’ faults:

I do not wish to dwell on others' faults.

We can keep repeating this in our thoughts until that tendency of the mind to focus on others’ faults vanishes. We could go step further and omit the phrase "other's faults" and not even acknowledging that they are at fault as below:

I do not wish to look at what others are doing.

What this means is that we are affirming in our thoughts that we do not wish to dwell on what others have done or not done, but rather just prefer to focus our attention on what we ourselves have done or left undone.⁴ This leaves no room for us to find fault with others as finding fault with others has a tendency to increase anger within us towards them. In the timeless words of the Lord Buddha from the Dhammapada:

Let not one seek others’ faults, things left done and undone by others, but one's own deeds done and undone. Dhammapada Verse 50. Easily seen are others' faults, hard indeed to see are one's own. Like chaff one winnows others' faults, but one's own (faults) one hides, as a crafty fowler conceals himself by camouflage. Dhammapada Verse 252. He who sees others' faults, and is ever irritable, the corruptions of such a one grow. He is far from the destruction of corruptions. Dhammapada Verse 253.

Additionally when we look at others’ faults like this it can also remind us of wrongs that they may have done to us in the past giving rise to resentment. These two, fault-finding and resentment, actually go hand in hand with each other; one can lead to the other and vice versa. So again when resentment arises as a result of dwelling on past wrongs done to us by others we mentally affirm thus:

I do not wish to remember what (wrongs) others have done to me in the past.

Again we can repeat this in our thoughts as many times as necessary in our minds until the mind stops dwelling on the wrongs done to us by others. To go back to the words of the Lord Buddha from the Dhammapada:

"He abused me, he beat me, he defeated me, he robbed me," in those who harbour such thoughts hatred is not appeased. Dhammapada Verse 3. "He abused me, he beat me, he defeated me, he robbed me," in those who do not harbour such thoughts hatred is appeased. Dhammapada Verse 4.

It is very important in our daily lives to A. not look at others faults in the first place which causes irritation and anger to arise towards them and B. to not dwell on wrongs that others have done to us in the past giving rise to resentment within us towards them. These two things only increase anger within us making us very unhappy, so it is important that we deal them positively by using positive thought affirmations. This way we can gain control over anger before it even has a chance to arise, thereby making us much happier.

May you gain mastery over anger and may you attain Nibbana!

Notes:

2. This is inline with the Lord Buddha's instructions in the Vitakkasantana Sutta in which he instructs to look away from and to not focus on negative thoughts when they arise.

3. This mental affirmation method can also be used against other kinds of mental negativities such as doubt, fear, lust, sloth. For example "I wont be swayed by doubt like this", "I wont give into this fear", "I wont be overcome by this lust", "I wont be slothful" and so on.

4. It is amazing how we start seeing our own faults when we stop focussing on others’ faults, which we did not see before because our minds were too engrossed in the faults of others. The previous illusion about ourselves being perfect and faultless gets shattered quite quickly!

Dhamma Talk: The Real Purpose Of LIfe

2007-04-03T00:36:00.000+08:00

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Man is the highest fruit on the tree of evolution. It is for man to realize his position in nature and understand the true meaning of his life.

To know the purpose of life, you will first have to study the subject through your experience and insight. Then, you will discover for yourself the true meaning of life. Guidelines can be given but you must create the necessary conditions for the arising of realization yourself.

There are several prerequisites to the discovery of the purpose of life. First, you must understand the nature of man and the nature of life. Next, you keep your mind calm and peaceful through the adoption of a religion. When these conditions are met, the answer you seek will come like the gentle rain from the sky.

What is the purpose of your life? Are you stil searching for a purpose in your life or you totally blur with it? Wanna discover for yourself the true meaning of life? Do come to join us in this wednesday DSG session.

Dhamma Talk: The Real Purpose of life

Date: 4/4/2007

Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm

Venue: FIT CR 3002

Spaker: Bro. Ong Beng Chung

DO COME AND JOIN US YA! SEE YOU THERE!!! *(n_n)

With METTA,
MMU Dhamma Sharing Group

Dhamma Talk by Gen Kelsang Pagpa

2007-03-26T16:02:00.000+08:00

Dear brothers/sisters,

This week we are very grateful to be able to invite a Buddhist monk to MMU DSG session to give a Dhamma talk on "Going for Refuge". What does it mean to go for refuge?? Are we a Buddhist if we don't go for refuge in the Triple Gem??
So don't miss this chance to come and learn from this Dhamma teacher.

Details are as follows:

Date: 28/3/2007

Time: 8.00 -10.00pm

Venue: FIT CR 3002

Title for the talk: "Going for refuge"

Gen Kelsang Pagpa is the principal teacher at Manjushri Kadampa Centre. He is a senior disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and has been a Buddhist monk since 1996. He studied for seven years at Madhyamaka Centre in Yorkshire, England and then for five years at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, the Mother Centre of Kadampa Buddhism, in Cumbria England. Gen Pagpa has taught extensively in the UK, and has been teaching in Malaysia since 2004.

Gen Pagpa teaches Buddhism in a way that is practical to our modern way of life. He shows us how we can use this ancient wisdom to solve our daily problems and bring true meaning and happiness to our daily lives.

See you there!!

With Metta,
MMU DSG

Buddhist Spiritual Practice

2007-03-24T11:08:00.000+08:00

01. What is Spiritual Practice?

In Buddhism, spiritual practice refers to what we do to improve three key aspects within ourselves – our moral conduct, mental development and wisdom. Another way of looking at it is to practise and perfect our compassion and wisdom - which are essential values which encompass all other virtues. The ultimate aim of spiritual practice is to attain liberation from all suffering - to attain True Happiness. It is also a cherished ideal to practise the way of the Bodhisattva - to benefit others with our spiritual cultivation through as many means as possible. This itself is part of spiritual cultivation - which leads to Buddhahood or perfect enlightenment.

02. Why is Spiritual Practice Important?

Beyond merely praying for material wealth and health, spiritual practice is for something much more precious. It is the nurturing of immeasurable spiritual wealth and health - which are the real causes of True Happiness. Without any spiritual well-being, material well-being might foster defilements and dissatisfactions instead, while being mistaken as the real causes for True Happiness.

03. Who can Take Up Spiritual Practice?

When we speak of Buddhist spiritual practice to the person on the street, some of the following images tend to come to mind… monks and nuns bowing, chanting, making offerings or meditating. These are definitely forms of spiritual practice, but there is much more to spiritual practice beyond this. Be we monastic or laypeople, we can all take up spiritual practice, which transcends status, gender, race and age. Buddhists join the monastic order only when they choose to fully dedicate their lives to personal spiritual practice and to share the Buddha's teachings with others.

04. What are Common Spiritual Practices?

Some common practices are as listed above. Ritualised practices serve to remind us of the Buddha's teachings. Bowing reminds us of the importance of having reverent humility so as to learn better. Chanting serves to familiarise ourselves with the Buddha's words and deeds, which we try to realise and live up to. Making offerings reminds us of specific virtues to nurture. And meditation is a systematic practice for the training of our mind to be calm, clear and insightful.

05. Are there Any Other Practices?

Strictly speaking, there are countless spiritual practices in Buddhism. In fact, any thought, word or deed that has the effect of helping one and/or others advance towards enlightenment can be considered a spiritual practice. Generally, there are two forms of spiritual practice – the ritualised and the non-ritualised. Ritualised practices are as explained above. Non-ritualised practice refers to the actualisation of Buddhist teachings in our everyday life beyond rituals. This encompasses virtually every other aspect of our lives. For example, being a responsible child, parent, friend, employee... The challenge is to always respond virtuously to the world, to interact with others with compassion and wisdom, especially when we deal with problems.

06. Should Practice be Regular?

This depends on what is meant by "regular". Does it imply that there are also regular "breaks" from practice? Ideally, Dharma practice is to be a 24/7 matter. In this sense, spiritual practice is always ongoing - in every minute and second. A diligent Buddhist practitioner does not go on breaks by taking time off, by conducting himself in ways contradictory to the principles of the Dharma. For example, one does not excuse oneself from observing a certain moral precept once in a while, as and when one feels like it. If one has committed to the precepts, one should strive to always observe the precepts as well as possible - unless there are valid altruistic reasons which call for exception in special situations.

07. Should We Have Special Practices Too?

This brings us to the other aspect of "regular practice". Other than living the Dharma in everyday life, it is also important to have sessional practices regularly. This refers to conscientiously setting time aside to have, for example, daily or weekly practices - such as sessions for individual or group chanting, Dharma-study and/or meditation. Regulated and methodical sessional practices help to concentrate our spiritual practice within shorter spans of time. It ensures that we dedicate time to have more focused spiritual practice, beyond trying to practise the Dharma is less organised ways in the midst of being busy with worldly matters. Attending retreats more or less regularly, eg. once every three months or twice a year is also a good practice.

08. Is Spiritual Practice Difficult?

Spiritual practice is only as difficult as one is reluctant to try or persevere. As with any other form of practice, it might seem challenging at first. However, everything worthy of our efforts is usually initially challenging. If it were not, we would not need to practise. And practice does make perfect - which is how the Buddha attained perfect enlightenment. We should always be inspired by his great example of how he achieved this, which should serve as a constant reminder to us that we can accomplish what he did too.

09. What are Some Common Difficulties?

When we lose mindfulness during practice sessions, we tend to go through the motion. This makes the practice hollow, and should be guarded against. There are two kinds of discipline needed for spiritual practice. The first is discipline against laziness - to stick to regulated practices. The second discipline is to always stretch and expand one's practice, to let its positive element seep into and thoroughly permeate our everyday lives, by actualising more and more of what we learn of the Dharma. Arguably, it takes much more discipline to implement the teachings of the Dharma in everyday life, which is the bulk of our time beyond sessional practice. However, both forms of discipline are equally important in fostering each other.

10. What is the Ultimate Spiritual Practice?

The ultimate practice has no fixed method, form or subject. It is the practice of spontaneously responding in the most appropriate of ways to whatever we encounter, with the best of our compassion and wisdom to benefit oneself and others. The only "fixation" is that such practice springs from the pure altruistic motivation to bring happiness to one and all (Bodhicitta). Even so, this motivation is not clung to such that brings unhappiness to anyone. Because there are no hard and fast fixations, spiritual practice thus becomes always pliant, free and skilful. Of course, it takes much practice to be able to practise in this way! May all practise the Dharma steadily, and swiftly attain the fruits of spiritual cultivation. And may all aid each other in their spiritual practice!

[adapted from TheDailyEnlightenment.com]

Movie Sharing:: Pay It Forward

2007-03-19T20:25:00.000+08:00

Dear Brother and Sister in Dhamma,

Movie sharing:: PAY IT FORWARD

Suffering from tons of midterms, assignments, presentations......and manymore?
It's time to find a place to relax awhile and relieve the pressure!!!

Welcome everyone to have a movie with us,
For those haven't watch this movie, what brother and sister still thinking of?
For those whoever had watch, come and share your feeling about this movie.
Let's come to join us!

The movie "Pay It Forward" is about a young boy (Osment) is challenged by his teacher (Spacey) to make the world a better place. The boy comes up with the "pay it forward" concept (which is basically Karma), in which you do a good deed for someone, who then does a good deed for three other people. Rather than a "payback", these things "pay it forward". Wouldn't you eventually reach the entire world? The boy starts by taking in a homeless junkie (Caviezel), much to the surprise of his Mom (Hunt)...

Interesting and enjoyable yet you can understand a lot of dharma values from the movie..
So, don't miss out this movie! Do come and join us!!!

Date: 21st Mar 2007 (Wed)
Time: 8pm-10.30pm
Venue: XR1003

Regards,

MMU Dhamma Sharing Group

Camp sharing

2007-03-13T00:06:00.000+08:00

Dear brother and sister in dharma,

DSG Camp 2007 was just over sucessfully,
we will have a camp sharing section on this week,
we welcome you all to attend this camp sharing.
Feel enjoy in the camp?
Want to grab some camp photo?
Let's comes to the camp sharing section.
Miss the chance joining the camp with us?
Never mind, here is the time you come to join us,
we shared the happiness together.

Date: 14 March 2007
Time: 8-10pm
Venue: CR3045

Sadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu~

Regards.
MMU Dharma Sharing Group.

MMU DSG Dharma Camp 2007

2007-02-13T13:44:00.000+08:00

Dear Friends,

What is the truth about life? How do we practice to be a better person and lead a more meaningful and good life?

This semester we would like to invite you to come join us in this Dharma Camp and unveil to you the truth of way to happiness and peace.

Anyone who is interested, please feel free to drop by MMU central plaza for registeration.

Camp Fees are as below:
1. RM30 for normal participants
2. RM25 for those who attend the charity event on 4th February
3. free one participant's fee if register 2 person at the same period (3 for the price of 2)

>free gifts will be given to the 10 early birds who register
>free t-shirt to participants

So grab this chance to learn something new and at the same time make new friends and companion.
Let us come together to enjoy a different and meaningful camp!

Date: week 5 (9 -11 March)
Venue: SJBA (Subang Jaya Buddhist Association)

[Transport will be provided]

For more information, please contact:
Lid Fuong Y! lidfong
Jie Ying Y! jy_blue2004

With Metta,
MMU Dharma Sharing Group

Outing To DONG ZEN TEMPLE （东禅寺）

2007-02-13T01:13:00.000+08:00

2007佛光山东禅寺平安灯会暨花艺展

FGS Dong Zen Temple CNY Lantern & Flora Festival 2007

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

DSG will be organizing an outing to Dong Zen Temple in Jenjarom,Klang on 28th Feb 2007(Wednesday) from 5.00pm to 11.00pm.

The main purpose of this trip is to give a chance for MMU students to witness the FGS Dong Zen Temple CNY Lantern & Flora Festival 2007.

This is an annual event where visitors will be mesmerised by the spectacular and breathtaking lights of hundreds of lanterns. This is the opportunity for MMU students to indulge themselves in a totally different Chinese New Year, which is full of Fun, Culture and Knowledge. It is also a time where we can celebrate CNY with our university friends!!!

Transportation will be provided.
*Gather at STAD building at 5.00pm.

佛法分享小组将于2007年2月28日举办一项参拜团到巴生佛光山东禅寺。
此活动旨于让mmu学生们有机会参与2007佛光山东禅寺平安灯会暨花艺展。

届时大家必定能体会及度过一个满怀欢乐与文化气氛的农历新年。
这也是一个很好的机会让mmu学生们能一起共庆来临的农历新年。

当天备有交通接送。请于当天5点着整到stad building前集合。

Anyone who are interested, please send your details (Full name & h/p number) to:
有意参与者，请发送你的资料（姓名与手机号码）于：
-Chun Nang 振能 (chunnang_87@yahoo.com or chunnang_87 Y!)
-Cheng Rui 承锐 (yanggougou87@yahoo.com or yanggougou87 Y!)

For more infomation, please log on to:
欲知更多详情，请浏览：
www.fgs.org.my

Happy Chinese New Year 农历新年快乐

With Metta,
MMU Dhamma Sharing Group

Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner 农历新年团圆饭

2007-02-12T21:09:00.000+08:00

Dear brothers and sisters,

First of all,we wanna wish you all Happy Valentine's Day. Since Chinese New Year is coming, MMUDSG will have a CNY reunion dinner to gather all our DSG family members on this coming Wednesday so that all of us can gather and celebrate CNY together.

The details are as below:
Date: 14th Feb 2007 (Wednesday)
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Restaurant Starlight(Seri Kembangan)
Fees: RM20.00/person

Transportation will be provided, For those who stay at cyberia please gather at Cyberia roundabout and for those who stay at hostel please gather at STAD building at 7.00pm. Do come and join us, hope to see you there!!!

首先要在此祝贺大家情人节快日。农历新年即将来临了，佛法分享小组借此于来临的星期三举办一个农历新年团圆饭以便全部的佛享会员能一起团圆，庆祝来临的农历新年。

节目详情如下：
日期： 2007年2月14号（星期三）
时间：傍晚7点整
地点：斯里肯帮安星光酒楼
收费：每人RM20.00

备有交通接载，住在cyberia者请于7点正在交通圈处集合，而住在宿舍者请于7点整再STAD BUILDING前集合。冀各位踊跃出席参加，我们不见不散哦！！！

For more infomation please contact:
欲知更多详情请联络：
Yee Fun ( efferntyf Y! or efferntyf@yahoo.com.sg )

Happy Valentine's Day & Happy Chinese New Year

With Metta,
MMU Dhamma Sharing Group

Hymns and Games

2007-02-06T23:57:00.000+08:00

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Welcome back to the new trimester.

Do come and join us in this trimester's first DSG session.

There will be a lot of games and hymns waiting for you to play and sing along tegether.Besides hymns and games, there will also some special performance from "Tzu Qing".Add on, we will having a photo sharing session for the charity event that held on last sunday.

The details are below:

8.00- Puja

8.15- Hymns & Games

9.00- Performance from Tzu Qing

9.45- Photo Sharing Session

10.00- Refreshment

As usual, some delisious refreshment will be provide at the end of session.

Do bring along your friends to join us.

Hope to see you there!!! *(n_n)

Date: 7th Feb 2007 (Wed)

Time: 8.00pm-10.00pm

Venue: FOE CR3045

With METTA,

MMU Dhamma Sharing Group

Event during 06/07 new year

2006-12-27T02:52:00.000+08:00

Dear brother and sister,

We know brother and sister may have your own well planned
celebration for new year. Yet, for those who not decide to have any
program yet: there are some options for you to refer to:

1. Nalanda Dharma School Honours Day

Date: 31 December 2006
Time: 7:30pm-12:00pm
Venue:Nalanda House

Highlight
Potluck dinner, awards presentation, performances, making new year
aspiration,etc.

2. New Year Special Dharma Talk & Dana

Date: 1 January 2007
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Venue: Nalanda Dharma Centre

Highlight
Ven.Man Ya who is from Taiwan will deliver a talk on "Reflection On
The Meaning of New Year". The talk is in Chinese. A lunch dana will
be offered Ven.Man Ya after the talk.

3. BGF will be celebrating the coming New Year Eve and urshering the
New Year 2007. Program are as follows:-

Date: 31st December 2007, Sunday
Venue: BGF Centre

7.30 pm - Potluck dinner
9.00 pm - Talk by Datuk Dr Victor Wee, President of BGF
9.30 pm - Fun time ad Hymns performance
11.00 pm - Chanting
12.00 pm - End and good night...

4. Pu Ti Group celebration

Date: 1st January 2007
Venue: Pu Ti Association at Pasar Seni
Time: arrive at 8.30am

There will be performances and lunch will be provided.

If got anyone have interest, please Y! waichinc826 for more information.

Regards,
MMU Dhamma Sharing Group.

POTLUCK SESSION

2006-12-18T18:21:00.000+08:00

Suffering from tons of midterms and assignments? Are you finding a place to relieve the pressure? GOOD NEWS!!! MMU DSG will be having a POTLUCK session on the coming Wednesday.

As usual, we will bring some food and share it together with everyone. Besides eating, we also will chit chat with each other and DSG will have some hyms and games held during that nite.

If you interest to bring any food, pls contact Cheng Rui (Y!/MSN= yanggougou87) to inform us for the kind of food you will bring.

So, Do COME and Join Us!!! *(n_n)
Date : 20 DIS 2006 (Wed)

Time : 8:00pm

Venue : CR 1024

All of us is welcoming you and your friends~

With METTA,

MMU Dhamma Sharing Group

Sharing About The Concept Of BUDDHISM

2006-12-12T02:08:00.000+08:00

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

If you have missed any of the Wednesday DSG session this semester, then do come this week as we will be having a conclusion of the past activities that was held and we will review back all the things that we had learned in this semester.Below are the activities for the past few weeks in this semester:

8 Nov 2006 : Ice Breaking
15 Nov 2006 : Talk >>> "What isBuddhism"
22 Nov 2006 : Movie Sharing >>> "CARS"
29 Nov 2006 : Outing >>> "Maha Vihara Talk"
6 Dis 2006 : Talk >>> "Four Noble Truth"

As usual refreshment will be provided,hope that this sharing would benefit everyone including new members.

So, Do COME and Join Us!!! *(n_n)

Date : 13 DIS 2006 (Wed)
Time : 8:00pm
Venue : CR 1024

Activity: Conclusion for this semester

With METTA,
MMU Dhamma Sharing Group

Talk about Noble Eightfold Path

2006-12-04T00:27:00.000+08:00

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Dhamma,

Have you wonder about how to practice Buddhism instead of just pay respect? This week, we luckily invite Bro. Wong Kin Yap to have a talk which discuss on the powerful, simple and effective tools to practice Buddhism in correct way.

This week we will have a talk about Noble Eightfold Path.

*Click for larger image

Date : 6 /12/2006 (Wednesday)

Time : 8.00pm

Venue: CR1024

Come to join us, see you there!

Regards,

MMU Dhamma Sharing Group.

Talk by Ajahn Brahmavamso from Australia at Maha Vihara

2006-11-27T12:23:00.000+08:00

Ajahn Brahmavamso,Australia

Dear brothers and sisters,

This coming wednesday(29/11/06),MMUDSG will have an outing to Maha
Vihara, brickfield, to listen a talk which is given by a Ajahn Brahmavamso.

He is world famous monk,from Australia. Malaysians don't
often get the chance to hear from this monk. Why not we grap this
chance to listen to Ajahn Brahmavamso talk?

Date:29/11/06 (wednesday)
Venue:Maha Vihara,brickfield
7:30 pm chanting by Thai monks
8:oo pm Dhamma talk, conduct in English by Ajahn Brahmavamso,Australia
*After the talk,we will do some volunter work.

For respect, short pants is not allowed and u are encourage to wear plain colour t-shirt.If possible, better have ur dinner before go there.

For those who are interested in this talk,please kindly contact Suzanne ,

latest by tuesday night.

YM: suzanne_suzanne49

contact no: 012- 7333082

Transportation will be provided.

For those who stay at cyberia,please gather at the cyberia roundabout at 6.15 pm.

For those who stay at MMU hostel,please gather at Stad Building at 6.15 pm also.

This is a good chance for us to know more about Dhamma.

So,i hope to see u all on that day.

May u all be well and happy
sadhu sadhu sadhu

Regards,

Multimedia University Dhamma Sharing Group

Movie sharing: cars

2006-11-16T14:34:00.000+08:00

Movie sharing of title: Cars
Welcome everyone to have a movie with us,
For those haven't watch this movie, what brother and sister still thinking of?
For those whoever had watch, come and share your feeling about this movie.
Let's come to join us!

Sinopsis:
From the acclaimed creators of Toy Story, The Incredivles and Finding nemo comes a high-actane adventure comedy that shows life is about the journey, not the finish line.

Hotshot rookie race car Lighting McQueen is living life in the fast lane until he hits a detour on his way to the most important race of his life. Stranded in Radiator Springs, a forgotten town on the old Route 66, he meets Sally, Mater, Doc Hudson and a variety of quirky characters who help him discover that there's more to life than trophies and fame.

Revved up with a sensational soundtrack, Cars is full freewheeling fun for everyone.

Cars website:

http://www.pixar.com/theater/trailers/cars/

Date: 22nd Nov 2006 (wed)
Time: 8pm-10.30pm
Venue: XR1001
See you there!

Regards,
MMU Dhamma Sharing Group(DSG)

What is buddhism?

2006-11-14T16:21:00.000+08:00

Dear brother and sister of dhamma,

We always write buddhist in the religion column when we filling in a form.
But,
Do you know what is buddhism？
In dharmma, what is 4 noble truth about?
This week we have invited Bro. Wong Tin Song to deliver a talk about What Buddhist Believes?
Let's come to join us for the talk,
this talk will be conducted in english and mandarin,
Let's start the journey together to know more about Dharmma.

在填表格的时候，在宗教信仰的空格上，您是否还是填着佛教？
你们是否知道佛教的缘起呢？
佛教到底是么？您知道了吗？
佛教里的四圣谛，苦、集、灭、道。
三法印里的，诸行无常、诸法无我以及涅盘寂静。
您清楚了解了吗？
欢迎大家一起来上上课，
一起开始认识佛教的旅程吧！

Date: 15th Nov 2006
Time: 8.00pm-10pm
Venue: CR1024
Speaker: Bro. Wong Tin Song

Regards,
MMU Dhamma Sharing Group (DSG)

Wecome to the first DSG section

2006-11-06T23:28:00.000+08:00

Dear beautiful friends,

Welcome back to the new trimester,
getting blue when coming back to study field?
Do come and join us in this week's DSG session
There will be a lot of games and hymns waiting for you
to play and sing along tegether.

Add on,
interested in joining buddhist camps?
There will be a introduction of Incovar camp brought to you by incovarian.
Do come and join us to know more about the camp.
Don't forget to bring your friends along!

Date: 8th November 2006 (wednesday)
Time: 8pm-10pm
Venue: CR 1024

p/s - refreshments will be provided after the session

May everyone be well and happy,
-MMU DSG-

Welcome to DSG PotLuck -- your most memorable moment

2006-09-18T08:53:00.000+08:00

Hi brothers and sisters of Dhamma,

This coming wednesday is DSG last session in this sem, as usual, we will bring food together and share it with everyone. Besides of eating, we also will chit chat with each other and DSG will have some special program held during that nite.

So, please drop by and enjoy our activity. Welcome also for those already graduated to this session.

If u interest to bring food, pls contact me (y!= lidfong) or wei loong to inform us for the kind of food u will bring.

Let's EAT and ENJOY together before the end of this Semester!~!

So see u all there.

Activity: Pot luck
Date: 20-9-2006
Time: 8pm
Venue: FCM building DR 2016

with metta

MMU DSG

Welcome to the DSG this week section -- Summaries of the talks and hymns singing

2006-09-11T10:49:00.000+08:00

Date: 13th Sept 2006 (Wed)

Time: 8:00pm

Venue: DR 2016 (1st floor, FCM Building)

Do bring a friend along!!
As usual, refreshments will be provided

See you there

Sukhi Hotu,
MMU DSG

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Dana and benefits of Generosity

Dana is the first of practice under the 10 Perfections (Parami) and which assist in our practice as a Buddhist. It is not a virtue exclusive to Buddhism, as all other religions approve of generosity as something worthy of practice.
The practice of dana is directly related to the law of kamma. The Buddha had said:

Bhikkhus,
If beings knew as I know the fruit (vipaka) of giving gifts
(danasamvibhagassa), they would not eat without having given, nor would
the taint of stinginess obsess their mind and stay there.

Even if it were their last bite, their last morsel of food, they would not eat
of it without giving a gift, if there were anyone to receive it.
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[to obtain the full article (in pdf format), pls email cyberdsg@yahoo.com]

"Sabbadanam Dhammadanam Jinati"
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

Dhamma for Everyone

2006-09-10T09:57:00.000+08:00

Dhamma for Everyone
October 5, 1960
by
Ajaan Lee Dhammadharo
(Phra Suddhidhammaransi Gambhiramedhacariya)
Translated from the Thai by
Thanissaro Bhikkhu
Source: Transcribed from a file provided by the translator.
Copyright © 2003 Metta Forest Monastery
Access to Insight edition © 2003

Now I'm going to remind you of some of the Buddha's teachings as a way of encouraging you to be intent on practicing correctly in line with the Buddha's instructions. These teachings are called Dhamma. The Dhamma is an ornament for the mind. It's also a means for developing the faculties of the mind. The teachings I'm about to discuss come in the Ovada-Patimokkha, the Patimokkha Exhortation. This is a talk that deals with the duties of those who have ordained in line with the Buddha's instructions, but these practices also apply to lay people as well. Lay people can take these practices and train themselves to be good people, so that they can be eyes and ears, legs, feet, and hands, to help look after the work of the religion and to help it prosper.
These guidelines, which apply to all of us, fall under six headings:

anupavado - not disparaging
anupaghato - not injuring
patimokkhe ca samvaro - restraint in line with the Patimokkha
mattaññuta ca bhattasmim - moderation in food
pantañca sayanasanam - dwelling in seclusion
adhicitte ca ayogo: etam buddhana-sasanam. - commitment to the heightened mind: this is the Buddhas' instruction.

The first guideline: anupavado. Don't go finding fault with one another. In other words, don't say evil things about one another, don't misrepresent one another, don't say anything that will cause people to fall apart from one another. Don't start false reports about one another, and don't encourage them. Don't curse or yell at one another. Instead of finding fault with one another, each of us should look at his or her own faults. This is what's meant by anupavado. You can use this principle anywhere, whether you're ordained or not.
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[for further reading >> http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/thai/lee/everyone.html]

Dhamma through Buddhist Hymns

2006-09-04T21:19:00.000+08:00

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

What is Buddhist Hymns?? Have you heard of any hymns that inspires you?? Buddhism and Dhamma is not just about chanting and talks and rituals. Hymns also play a role in propagating the teaching of the Buddha.

This week, DSG is very grateful to have invited 2 speakers to share their thoughts about Buddhist hymns and it's purpose. They will also share about how Dhamma can be learned and spread through music.

They will also be performing a few songs taken from the album which they are the producers!!!

Let us come together and join this interesting and unique session.

Date: 6th Sept 2006 (Wed)
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: DR 2016 (1st floor, FCM Building)
Title: "Dhamma through Buddhist Hymns"
by Bro. Seng Tak Pin & Bro. Ying Jian

Conducted in English & Mandarin

See you there..

Sukhi Hotu (May you be well and happy)

-MMU DSG-
http://mmudsg.blogspot.com/

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WHERE IS THE BUDDHA?

(By the late Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Maha Thera. 18th Mar 1919-31st Aug 2006, his last article. The first edition, 31st August 2006 50,000 copies for free distribution)

"................
One day, a Christian priest came to see me with his followers to
discuss about Buddhism and asked, "Actually can you tell me what
Buddhists believe?" Then I told him very frankly that Buddhists do not
'believe' anything. Then he pointed to my book "What Buddhists
Believe" and asked "why did you write this book?" I told him, "That is
why I wrote this book, for you to read it to see whether there is
anything for you to believe." "In that case," he asked, "can you tell
me what Buddhists do?" I told him, the Buddha has given the answer to
that question, Buddha has advised us what to do. Instead of believing,
one must practice pariyatti (learn), patipatti (practice) and pativeda (realize).

There are three ways to practise. First we must try to understand because we must not
blindly believe anything that we cannot understand. The Buddha says
you must first try to understand...................................."

[to obtain the soft-copy version of the book, pls email cyberdsg@yahoo.com]

Cultivation of Loving Kindness and Compassion in Daily Life

2006-08-30T01:32:00.000+08:00

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We are always advised to learn to have love, kindness and compassion towards others, to family members and friends. Further to that, we are also encouraged to show these noble qualities to people we do not know and even to our enemies and also not to forget, towards other beings such as animals.

But how practical is that? How can we overcome the hatred or ill-will feeling and have loving and kind thoughts,speech and action towards others? How do we cultivate loving-kindness and compassion in our daily life when we are dealing with others?

Let us come together and learn more by joining a talk organized by DSG this Wednesday

Date:30/8/06 (Wed)
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: DR 2016 (1st floor, FCM Building)
Title: Cultivation of Loving Kindness and Compassion in Daily Life
Activity: Talk By Sis Choo Siew Hua

Conducted in Mandarin

See you there..

Sukhi Hotu (May you be well and happy)

-MMU DSG-

Compassion & Loving-Kindness

2006-08-30T01:25:00.000+08:00

Two very human qualities that are highly regarded in Buddhism are Compassion and Loving-kindness . Together with two other mental qualities, Sympathetic Joy and Equanimity, they are know as the Four Divine Abidings.

The Buddha recommended that we develop these qualities. These attitudes are said to be excellent or sublime because they are the right or ideal way of conduct towards living beings. They provide the answer to all situations arising from social contact. They are the great removers of tension, the great peace-makers in social conflict, and the great healers of wounds suffered in the struggle of existence........

(for further reading pls click on the link below)

http://www.parami.org/buddhistanswers/compassion_lovingkindness.htm

~Sabba danam dhammadanam jinati
The gift of Dhamma excels all gifts~

New Committee Election

2006-08-22T04:20:00.000+08:00

Dear brothers & sisters in the dhamma,

This wednesday, we are going to have our NCE 06/07 (New Committee Election). So, for those who are interested to be a part of the group to guide the "big family" of DSG, feel free to volunteer yourselves, just do it & you'll sure won't regret it.To be able to experience it yourself or just by listening to what people experienced...it's totally two different thing. Ehipassiko (to be self-realised) and see what benefits it will bring to you and others.

Q. Why DSG exist?
A. A place for us to learn Dhamma, share Dhamma and
experience, grow together in a circle of wise friends,
encourage each other spiritually, keep the karmic
force closer to us, create a strong friendship bond.

Q. Why I want to be a "committee"?
A. To learn and share our knowledge to others by conducting Dhamma activities. Therefore a group of people is needed to help contribute inovative ideas and manpower.By working together for DSG, Buddhist community here can benefit and walk the path of the Dhamma together. DSG is like one of the DOOR for people to learn about Dhamma.

Your attendance and support given will mean a lot to the DSG family...everyone can contribute to DSG in one way or another...

Would you be willing to take up our invitation to join in the DSG family and work together in the name of Buddhism? We warmly welcome anyone who has the heart to come and learn while contributing to the society!!!

The details of the NCE day is as follows:

Date: 23rd Aug 2006
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: DR 2016 (1st floor, FCM Building)

We will also be having some photo/slide/video sharing session. See you there....

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu...

-MMU DSG-

AWAKENING '06

2006-07-24T23:10:00.000+08:00

Dear brother/sister,

We will be organizing an event named "Awakening '06" in MMU Cyberjaya on the 1st of August 2006. Formerly known as "I-Wesak", the name have been changed to suit the naturality of our university's academic timetable (usually there is a semester break around Wesak Day). We hope to be able to promote the right understanding of Buddhism and to introduce the teachings of the Buddha to the MMU community through means of performances and exhibitions.

There will be a Performance Night in Multipurpose Hall (MPH) on 1st of August 2006, 7.30pm and this event will be open to all MMU community and other invited Buddhist fellows. In conjunction with that, promotional activities will be held from 31st July 2006

Therefore is is my pleasure to invite you to attend the Performance Night in MMU Cyberjaya. Do come and give us your support.

The details :

"AWAKENING"
[A Night of Loving-Kindness]
1st August 2006
7.30pm - 10.30pm
Multipurpose Hall
MMU Cyberjaya

~!!!All are Welcomed!!!~

For more details/any inquires, please do not hesitate to call Bee Hui at 012 -572 4415 or email bhcheah23@yahoo.com

Hope to see you at the event.

Sukhi Hotu,

MMU DSG

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Multimedia University Dhamma Sharing Group
(Cyberjaya Campus)
Jln Multimedia,
63100 Cyberjaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Email: cyberdsg@yahoo.com

Hymns & Games

2006-07-17T02:23:00.000+08:00

Dear friends,

This week we will be having a hymns and games session
This is a time for us to have better and closer interaction between each other and also to realise that Dhamma can be entertaining too!!

Do come join us for a session of sharing and understanding among each other. Bring a friend along....come sing and play along!!

Date: 19th July 2006
Time: 8-10pm
Venue: DR 2016 (1st Floor, FCM Building)

See you there

May you be well and happy,
-MMU DSG-

Dhamma Sharing on METTA

2006-07-10T21:43:00.000+08:00

Dear friends,

This week we will be having a Dhamma sharing on METTA
What is Metta? What does it mean? What's the power of cultivating Metta? How can we or others benefit from practising Metta? If it is good, then how do we practise it in our daily life?

Do come join us for a session of sharing and understanding. We are grateful to have invited Bro. Wong Tin Song to come and share with us regarding this topic.

Date: 12th July 2006
Time: 8-10pm
Venue: DR 2016 (1st Floor, FCM Building)
Speaker: Bro. Wong Tin Song
Topic: "Metta"
[Conducted in Mandarin]

See you there...

May you be well and happy
-MMU DSG-

DSG Talk session - "Doubts in Buddhism"

2006-07-05T13:22:00.000+08:00

Dear beautiful friends,

Do you have a doubt about Buddhism? Why do people go to temples and offer joss stick or candle to the altar? Why do we chant? How do we accumulate and share merits? What is mental cultivation?

All your doubts will be answered. Do come join us and gain some insights about your religion

Date: 5th July 2006
Time: 8-10pm
Venue: CR 3047 (2nd floor, FOE Building)
Speaker: Bro. Ang Choo Hong
Topic: "Doubts in Buddhism - Q & A"
[Conducted in English]

We warmly welcome those who are new to Buddhism..this is the right moment for you to find out more about being a Buddhist.

See you there...

May you be well and happy
-MMU DSG-

Pali Chanting and Commentarial Course

2006-06-26T09:13:00.000+08:00

For any inquiries, pls contact Bee Hui at bhcheah23@yahoo.com(YM! bhcheah23, 012-572 4415)

Sukhi Hotu

Welcome to a new semester

2006-06-20T17:12:00.000+08:00

Dear beautiful friends,

Welcome back to a new semester of studies....
Hope you holidays was a nice one!

Also...Welcome to the new students who have just enrolled in MMU!!

This week we warmly welcome everyone to a "Get-to-know" session by MMU DSG

Date: 21st June 2006
Time: 8pm-10pm
Venue: (to be confirmed later)

Do come join us And don't forget to bring a friend along!! We want to get to know you....

p/s - refreshments will be provided after the session

May everyone be well and happy,
-MMU DSG-

United in Harmony

2006-06-17T11:13:00.000+08:00

These 6 Things Uniting in Harmony are to be Remembered :

The Blessed Buddha once said:
These six things are to be remembered in order to Unite any Community in Harmony:
Which six?

1: Friendly Behaviour (metta-kaya-kamma=friendly bodily action) both in public and in private.
2: Friendly Speech (metta-vaci-kamma=friendly verbal action) both in public and in private.
3: Friendly Thought (metta-mano-kamma=friendly mental action) both in public and in private.
4: Sharing of Gains (sadharana-bhogi=common wealth) even down to any single lump of food.
5: Moral Harmony (sila-samannagato=uniform morality) all respect the same ethical rules.
6: Harmony in Views (ditthi-samannagato=uniform attitude) all share the same general views.

These 6 things are to be considered & remembered both for individual & social Harmony...

Source (edited extract):
The Numerical Sayings of the Buddha. Anguttara Nikaya.
The Book of Sixes 11: To be Remembered... [III: 288-9]

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Bhikkhu Samahita, Sri Lanka.
Friendship is the Greatest ...
Let there be Calm & Free Bliss !!!

Happy Wesak Day

2006-05-12T00:52:00.000+08:00

On the full moon in May, let us observe WESAK DAY. This year's theme is "Respect Human Rights, Promote Mutual Understanding".

Let us recollect the significance of this thrice sacred day and reaffirm our faith in the Buddha Dhamma and continue to lead a noble way of life.

May everyone have a peaceful and happy Wesak Day

Sukhi Hotu

With metta,
-MMU DSG-

2006-05-05T18:42:00.000+08:00

Dear beautiful kalyana mitras,

Thank you for the great POTLUCK session!!!
Many great memories was revived, many old friends finally met up again and it's great to see so many seniors granduating soon!!!

Here's a photo which sums up some of the happy moments!!

Thanks everyone again and hope we can continue to make DSG a warm "home" for everyone to learn the Dhamma

Sadhu
Sukhi Hotu,

-MMU DSG-

DSG POTLUCK

2006-05-01T21:32:00.000+08:00

Dear all beautiful brothers and sisters,

As for this week...it will be our last week of DSG session in this semester...and as usual we will be having a POTLUCK =D

Date: 3rd May 2006
Time: 8pm - 10.30pm
Venue: CR 2047 (FOE, 1st floor)

So pls show your support by bringing some food to share with all our dear kalyana mitras.
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So far we have:

>tea eggs, potato salad, iced milo - wei loong and yee kuan
>fried mee and fried rice - bee hui,renbin,qi zian
>KFC - meng yee,chong leong,en shenq, chim
>fish ball and hotdog - yee fun
>sweet potato tong shui and french fries - siew teng,kin meng
>ipoh hiong peng - Alice
>jelly - wai chin
>ice-creams - pyy,ru yuan,ming yong,shy jiun
>honeydew n watermelon - choi n tinetine
>satay - cheeonn
>Cake - eugene
>

suggestions of food that you can bring: pizzas, sandwiches, nuggets, salads(potato, egg), veges (to accompany the mee and rice), curries, fruits, tarts, drinks any many more
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There will also be a sharing on gratitude and some photo sharing of the past DSG sessions!! Do come join us....See you there!!!

Do contact any of us if u plan to bring anything..so we can add to the list =D

Lid Fong (YM! lidfong)
Bee Hui (YM! bhcheah23)
Wei Loong (YM! twei_loong)

Sadhu and Thanks

-MMU DSG-

Dhamma Camp

2006-04-21T19:59:00.000+08:00

**Below is a publicity of INCOVAR DHAMMA CAMP**

Clarity of Truth, Charity of Joy

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

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

Well 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 25IDC is “Clarity of Truth, Charity of Joy”. It will be held from 29 June – 2 July 2006 in 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.

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MMU students,
if interested, pls contact BEE HUI (YM! bhcheah23), 012-572 4415
Feel free to visit the website www.incovar.org
You can register through the website!
Closing date is 31st May 2006.

-MMU DSG-

Welcome to the Talk of "How to gain Happiness in Dhamma" by Bro Wong Tin Song. See you at [19/4/06 (Wed) 8-10pm CR2047]

2006-04-18T10:30:00.000+08:00

Dear Brother and Sister in Dhamma,

Have you ask yourself how to be happy? Are you seeking ways to gain happiness? In this WEDNESDAY at CR2047 at 8pm, the way to gain happiness will be revealed by Bro.Wong Tin Song.

Date : 19th April, 2006 (Wednesday)
Time : 8.00pm - 10.00pm
Venue : CR2047

~*Conduct in English*~

Regards,
MMU Dhamma Sharing Group (DSG)

Giving

2006-04-17T11:41:00.000+08:00

Cause & Effect: Action & Reward:

Giving Food, one gives and later gets Strength!

Giving Clothes, one gives and later gets Beauty!

Giving Medicine, one gives and later gets Health!

Giving Shelter, one gives and later gets Protection!

Giving Transport, one gives and later gets Swift Ease!

Giving Lamps, one gives and later gets Light and Sight!

Giving Learning, one gives and later gets Intelligence!

Giving True Dhamma, one gives & later gets Deathlessness!

Thus this gift of True Dhamma exceeds all other gifts...

[Sabba danam dhammadanam jinati]

Welcome to the movie screening of TITLE : Hi Dharma 2 [This Wed 29/3, 8pm-10pm at CR2047 ]

2006-03-28T02:51:00.001+08:00

Dear Brother and Sister in Dhamma,

Suffering from tons of midterms and assignments? Are you finding a place to relieve the pressure? DSG will be having a movie screening on the coming Wednesday.. This week will be featuring a Korean movie- Hi Dharma 2..

--Synopsis--
It is about three monks are to beat the gangsters who wanted to reclaim the land of the temple for redevelopment.. To protect the temple, they have come out with a plan, and creating a lot of jokes in the process.

Funny and enjoyable yet you can understand a lot of dharma values from the movie.. So, don't miss out this movie. We are waiting for you this Wednesday, 8pm at CR2047. See you there!.

Date: 29th Mac, 2006 (Wed)
Time: 8.00pm - 10.00pm
Venue: CR2047

--Regards, MMU Dhamma Sharing Group (DSG)--

Welcome to the talk on Educational Exchange by Venerable Man Qian from Fo Guang San (FGS)

2006-03-21T00:15:00.000+08:00

Dear Brother and Sister in Dhamma,

Have you suffer or worry how to organize a good or successful activity? Why not we have a sharing or exchange of ideas and experiences of ours to others? This week we have to invite Venerable Man Qian from Fo Guang San (FGS) to give a talk about Educational Exchange. You will be given an insight about how FGS conducts and runs its activities. There are many youth activities which are organized by FGS annually.

Here is an opportunity for you to come n share your experience in organizing an activity and also learn from the people who organize many activities with the aim - for benefit of mankind. Please don't forget our date with you on this Wednesday (22nd March), 8pm in CR2047.

Date: 22nd Mac, 2006 (Wed)
Time: 8.00pm - 10.00pm
Venue: CR2047
* Conduct in mandarin

See ya there~

Regards, MMUDSG

Welcome to the Discussion on "The Chant of Metta" [this Wed 15/3 8.00pm-9.30pm CR2047] See ya there!

2006-03-13T22:15:00.000+08:00

Dear Brothers and Sisters of Dhamma,

Whenever you listen to “The Chant of Metta”, do you ever feel peacefulness and calmness surrounding you?

After listening thousand times of the song, do you ever wish to understand the meaningful words and sentences in the lyrics of this song?

Here is a precious chance for you to get closer to this song, to understand it, to feel it with your heart. Please don’t forget our date with you, this Wed 8pm in CR2047.

"The Chant of Metta" Lyrics's uploaded here.
"The Chant of Metta" song's uploaded here.

Date : 15th Mac, 2006 (Wed)
Time : 8.00pm - 9.30pm
Venue : CR2047

See ya there!

--Regards, MMU Dhamma Sharing Group (DSG)--

Welcome to the Talk of "The Importance of Scriptures" by Uncle Vijaya.

2006-02-28T11:33:00.000+08:00

Dear Brother and Sister in Dhamma,

Welcome to the Talk of "The Importance of Scriptures" by Uncle Vijaya.

Ancient Scripture has always been claim that have unnatural super power, is that a myth? or it is truely extraordinary? Let us reveal the truth of this holy scriptures on this Wednesday 1/3/06 8pm CR2047, Together we will find out what lies beneath it .

Date : 1st Mac, 2006 (Wed)
Time : 8.00pm - 10.00pm
Venue : CR2047

Conduct in English

Regards,
MMU DSG

DSG Talk Session: "Life @ Present" 22 FEB, 8pm CR2047, See You There

2006-02-21T09:55:00.000+08:00

Dear Brother and Sister in Dhamma,

Are you facing a lot of problems in your life now?Are you feeling to give up everytime you lost?Is it the past make us become weak and hopeless?

This talk is about what are the right attitudes we need for now to build better future without depending on the past. Conduct by Miss Choo Siew Hua.

Date : 22nd Feb, 2006(Wed)
Time : 8.00pm - 10.00pm
Venue : CR2047

Conduct in mandarin

--Regards, MMU Dhamma Sharing Group (DSG)--

Make more Friends[15/2/06][8-10pm][CR2047] Cya there.. !!

2006-02-15T01:38:00.000+08:00

Dear all brothers and sisters in the dhamma,

A new semester has arrived......do you have any new planning in the begining of this semester??

Feel bored?wish to have some relaxing activities ??

Feel curious to know more?? Want to make more friends?? Do come to attend this relaxing session and have nice and enjoyable activities with us.

The details of the session are as follows:

Date: 15th FEB 2006
Time: 8pm - 10pm
Venue: CR 2047

Do come to spend some time to get to know more friends and to have a relax time. Bring more friends and come join us....See you there!!!

p/s - refreshments will be provided

sukhi hotu,

MMU DSG

CNY Outing

2006-02-07T00:18:00.000+08:00

DSG will be organizing an outing to Dong Zen Temple in Jenjarom, Klang.

The main purpose of this trip is to give a chance for MMU students to witness the

"FGS Dong Zen CNY Lantern Cum Flower Festival 2006"

This is an annual event where visitors will be mesmerised by the spectacular and breathtaking lights of hundreds of lanterns. It is a sight to behold...

This is the opportunity for MMU students to indulge themselves in a totally different Chinese New Year, which is full of Fun, Culture and Knowledge. It is also a time where we can celebrate CNY with our university friends!!

Transportation will be arranged and charges will be informed on that day. Anyone who are interested please inform us before this Wednesday (8/2) 2pm. You need to register with us (your FULL NAME and H/p NUMBER). You can reply to us by email or YM!.

For those who have register with us please wait at STAD building Ground floor at 6.30pm..
Let's go have a wonderful and enjoyable night...See you!!!

Further Details please contact

Wei loong ~ twei_loong (ym!) twei_loong@yahoo.com
Siew teng ~ emily2pink(ym!) emily2pink@yahoo.com
Bee Hui ~ bhcheah23 (ym!) bhcheah23@yahoo.com

Happy Chinese New Year

Sukhihotu

-MMUDSG-

Aspirations for the New Year

2005-12-30T13:58:00.000+08:00

As the year comes to an end, let us make ASPIRATIONS to lead a better life, to be able to continue our spiritual well-being and development in the right direction.

May we reflect on our past actions - rejoice over the good deeds but learn from the mistakes by not repeating them.

Here is a short sharing about the true meaning of Aspirations (courtesy of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/e-dhamma/message/230)

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Sujata's Aspiration vs Gotama's Aspiration

It is a tradition for a Buddhist to go to the Bodhi Tree to make their aspiration.

But what did they aspire and how they did it? Some would offer something to the Bodhi Tree before their aspiration such as milk, lights, etc. And they wish for material and worldly gains such as wealth, good health and happiness.

What is the true perspective of making aspiration?

Let us go back to the time just before the Buddha's Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. There was this lady named Sujata who has just got her wish fulfilled after making her request from the Bodhi Tree. She came back to offer the milk-rice as a repayment to the Deva of the Bodhi Tree.

At the same time our Bodhisatta Gotama also made his aspiration that he will not raise from his seat until he attained enlightenment to the quest of Truth he was searching. He then selected the Bodhi Tree as the venue for his meditation.

That is when Sujata mistakenly thought that the Bodhisatta was the deva of the Bodhi Tree and offered Gotama his last meal. He then strived on to attain enlightenment on the Vesak night.

Now what is the right method of making aspiration?

Aspiration is NOT making WISHES!A Buddhist makes aspiration to re-focus his spiritual strive towards Enlightenment.Aspiration should be carried out after (and not before) one has performed a meritorious deed such as Dana (generosity).

“By the power of Truth from these meritorious actions of mine, may I continue to have opportunity to learn the Dhamma, to practice them and to realize them until I attain Nibbana.”

One may aspire for worldly gain with the objectives to support his/her spiritual strives. “With this healthy body, may I be able to continue to help and assist those who are in needs”

As the year is coming to the end, everybody is making their new year Resolution.We as Good Buddhist shall make our Aspiration too.
Let us focus our good merits to achieve more meaningful actions that will contribute to the well being of both others and our self.

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May we be able to follow the Dhamma path diligently everyday and in every way to fulfil our aspirations.

May the Triple Gem be our guiding light

Sukhi Hotu to everyone

Together we serve the Buddha-Sasana

-MMU DSG-

MMU DSG Year End Pot Luck's back.. this wed (28/12) 8-10pm, see you at CR1025

2005-12-27T21:01:00.000+08:00

Dear brothers and sisters of the Dhamma,

For every year christmas and new year, do you have any special celebration? I'm a buddhist but does it means this event is not related to me? This wednesday in CR1025, MMUDSG will be having our Year End Pot Luck
(a joyful and meaningful gathering through games, sharing & hymns). Tasty food will be provided. Cya there..

Date : 28th Dec, 2005 (Wed)
Time : 8.00pm – 10.00pm
Venue : CR1025 (Foe Building)

Take a break from your stressful daily routine, and come join us!

For more info please contact wei loong ym : twei_loong

Sukhi-Hotu
May you be well and happy

Regards,
MMU Dhamma Sharing Group (DSG)

"Dhamma in our life"

2005-12-20T11:01:00.000+08:00

Digha jaarato ratti -----
digham santassa yojanam
Digho balanam samsaro -----
saddhammam avijanatam

Long is the night to the wakeful; long is the journey to the weary; long is samsara to the foolish who know not the Sublime Truth.

Dhammapada, Verse 60

This is what the Buddha, The Fully Enlightened One said to King Pasenadi during the Buddha's time. [Click for full story ---> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dhamma/message/1027]

This dhammapada brings us to the topic of our sharing session in DSG this week. We are having a sharing on "Dhamma in our life".

Do come and get in touch with the beautiful teachings of the Enlightened One.
We are also having hymns and games session. There will also be photo viewing on the past sessions. Do come join us.

Date : 21st Dec, 2005 (Wed)
Time : 8.00pm – 10.00pm
Venue : CR1025 (Foe Building)

See you there....

Sukhi-Hotu
May you be well and happy

-MMU DSG-

MOVIE SCREENING Tonight @ CR1025 8pm, Free Sitting

2005-12-14T11:36:00.000+08:00

Dear brothers and sisters of the Dhamma,

A: “Why do I spend so much money each month? How do I able to plan my financial in efficient way?”
B: “I have to spend so much money on my girlfriend… but I love her… how do I need to plan my financial?”
C: “Petrol again… I need to spend so much money in maintaining my car.. but I can’t live without my car too.. How do I need to plan for my financial?”
D: “I’m still a student, and I have no income. How could I plan in spending money?”

Some of u sure think as the same as the situation above. Don’t worry, there will be a movie screening about Financial/ Buddhism and money to let u think for the Buddhism aspect in planning your financial.

Date : 14th Dec, 2005 (Wed)
Time : 8.00pm – 10.00pm
Venue : CR1025 (Foe Building)

See ya there!!

Sukhi-Hotu
May you be well and happy
Regards,MMU Dhamma Sharing Group (DSG)

Gratitude

2005-12-10T13:26:00.000+08:00

5 Quotes on the Rationale of Gratitude

1.How deeply you feel gratitude is how deeply you treasure and enjoy your blessings.

2. If we should be grateful even to our greatest "enemies" for perfecting one's patience, how can we ever be ungrateful to anyone?

3. Just as contentment for what one has is the greatest wealth, gratitude for what one receives is the greatest satisfaction.

4. Ingratitude is the beginnning of the end of one's blessings, just as gratitude is the beginning of their perpetuation.

5. To take even the smallest thing in life for granted is to not be grateful enough.

source: TDE-intl

-MMU DSG-

How Buddhist manage finance

2005-12-07T00:18:00.000+08:00

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

In this materialistic world, the $$$ sign seems to be the main issue in most conversations. The word MONEY is never left out of the mind no matter when or where. How do we manage $$ wisely? How to maintain a balanced life without too indulging in this materialistic mindset? How can we be generous yet have a comfortable financial account in our life? In Buddhism, performing Dana is greatly stressed...but what if we are financially poor?? Is there also a "financial" account or better known as merit account in our life??

In this coming Wednesday DSG Session, we will be having a dhamma sharing on this issue. Do come find out and also get your questions answered.

The details are as below:

Date: 7/12/2005
Time: 8pm - 10pm
Venue: CR1025 (FOE Building)
Title: Buddhism and Finance
Speaker: Bro. Aggavamsa Wong

Conducted in ENGLISH

For the sasana,

MMU DSG
http://mmudsg.blogspot.com/

DSG Session: movie screening based on love and friendship

2005-11-29T23:30:00.000+08:00

Dear Everyone...In this coming Wednesday DSG Session, we will behaving a movie screening based on love and friendship.The details are as below:

Date: 30/11/2005
Time: 8 p.m
Venue: CR1025

Hope to see everyone there.

P/S: Refreshment will be provided....

Regards,
MMU DSG

Forum - "Education, Development, Propagation - The Buddhist Approach"

2005-11-29T10:16:00.000+08:00

"Education, Development, Propagation - The Buddhist Approach"

An Intellectual Discussion With Ven. Dr. H. Gunaratana

Date : 3rd December 2005, Saturday

Time : 2.30 pm - 6.00 pm

Venue : Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul

Objectives : - To clarify doubts on certain doctrinal aspects of Buddhism

- To discuss trends in the development of Dhamma teaching

- To discuss and exchange ideas on Dhamma propagation

The target group for this forum is existing and aspiring Dhamma speakers, Sunday School teachers, facilitators, educationists, intermediate to advanced level students of Buddhism, students of higher institutes of learning, and Buddhist community leaders.

Admission to the forum is FREE but subject to prior registration. If interested, please contact Bee Hui (YM! bhcheah23) at bhcheah23@yahoo.com

Sukhihotu

-MMU DSG-