Welcome to DSG PotLuck -- your most memorable moment

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

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.

There will be summaries of the talks given before and hymns singing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

Sukhi Hotu

Welcome to a new semester

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

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

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-

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

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

**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]

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

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]