Potluck come again lo...!!!

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

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

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

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???

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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