Vipasana Meditation Retreat by Ven.Piyavano from 4-10 June 2012@BrahmaVihara Arama, NorthBali

Ven.Luang Phor Piyavano with local, 30 Malaysians and many more foreign participants at BrahmaVihara Arama, Banjar Tegeha, Buleleng, North Bali Vipasana Meditation Retreat where more than 60 participants, half foreigners will be participating with Bro. David Karuna Tan and friends in this 7-day Vipassana Meditation Retreat to be conducted from 4th June (Mon) to 10th June, 2012 (Sun) [Date tentatively, subject to confirmation by the BV Arama Management Board]. Total cost estimated RM2500 with donations to BV Arama's Kuan Yin Shrine Fund form Malaysian participants only. The cost include schedule Malaysian group flight from KLIA Sepang, breadfast and lunch, board and lodging. A Yoga instructor will conduct an hour in the morning before breakfast. The itinerary, in-house procedure and update will be informed to those enrolled and interested. We look forward to seeing you at our activities and do bring along your family and friends too. Sukhi Hotu and may the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem be with you and your family always.

If you need further information or details please do not hesitate to contact the followings:-
Bro. David Karuna Tan +6012 3159527 dktan57@gmail.com
Ven.Piyavano +6016 6886586
Pak Dhammalijoti +62 8164733609 (Indonesian Vacilitator)
Bhante Jalanapanno +62 362 92954 (Indonesian Sangha)
http://www.BrahmaViharaArama.com

With Metta,
Bro. David Karuna Tan +6017 3450527 Email: dkarunatan@gmail.com

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Meditation our universal way of life

Meditation has many benefits and anyone who has tried even a single meditation technique will swear by it. Everybody meditates to bring peace and serenity into their lives, to be one with their inner selves, to heal and to improve their mental and physical health. Thus, no matter what the reason for practicing it, meditation is universal.
Now, although meditation is universal, meditation techniques may differ from one culture to another. Often different meditation techniques are suited to different personality types. Some techniques are expansive and allow for the free flow of thoughts and their observation whereas some types are concentrative that involve bringing focus into one's thoughts.

Setenang Buddhist Society Wesak Day on 17 May 2012@9am-2pm

All are Welcome !

Celebrate with us! Bring your family and friends over on :-




Wesak Eve - 16th May 2012, Wednesday, 8.00pm – 10.00pm

Wesak Day - 17 May 2012, Thursday
Time: 9.00am – 2.00pm

Gracing the celebration are Venerable Piyavano (Prak Goh of Sangha Meditation Homes, Puchong) and other monks.
Come and get blessed !

SIGNIFICANCE OF WESAK DAY

The Wesak Celebration this year will fall on 17th May 2011 (Tues). It is a Tri-Sacred day for Buddhist to commemorate the Birth, Enlightenment and Mahaparinibbana of the Lord Buddha. The theme for this year's Setenang Wesak celebration is “Wisdom for All Modern Minds” and we will be pitching 4 tents at Setenang House. There will be Light & Flowers Offering, Dhamma Talks, Sangha Blessings, Lunch Dana Offerings, Exhibitions, Musical & Video presentations, Sale and promotion of food stuff, etc. The Wesak celebration will start at 9:00am and end approximately at 2pm and we invite you, your family and friends to come and join us on this auspicious event.

We still have 2 booths available for sale and promotion of foodstuff, etc. for those who like to participate and we also need volunteers to help out during the event and if you are able to help, please contact Bro. Jerry or Bro. David as stated below.

We look forward to seeing you at our activities and do bring along your family and friends too. Sukhi Hotu and may the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem be with you and your family always.

If you need further information or details please do not hesitate to contact the followings:-
Bro. Jerry Khoo at 012-6211 098 or Email jktp2001@yahoo.com
Bro. David Karuna Tan at 016-2231066 or Email dktan57@gmail.com

With Metta,
Setenang Buddhist Society Selangor and Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur (Registration No. 0876-10-SEL)
47 Jalan U 2/10, Taman Damai Utama,
[ Off Jalan Kinrara 6 - Kinrara Golf Club Road ]
47180 Bandar Kinrara Puchong , Selangor, Malaysia.

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Palace of Golden Horses Dignitaries Club invites you for a free 8-point Medical test at Lot MTBD 17, Departure Hall, KLIA on 20-22 March 2012

* All passengers while waiting for your flight and staff of various companies at KLIA and employees of MAS and KLIA are also invited to join in the FOC 8-point Medical test at our PGH Dignitaries Club Lounge, next to the VIP Special Lounge, Departure Hall, Kuala Lumpur International Airport. http://www.ghhs.com.my
With Best of Health,
David Karuna Tan

* Get our FOC Golden Horses Health Sanctuary 3 High Medical Analysis, 8-Point test & Digital Meridian System (DMS) Tests worth RM150 from 11:00am-6:00pm while waiting for your next flight at our Palace of the Golden Horses, Dignitaries Club Lounge, Lot MTBD 17, Departure Hall, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) :-
* For more information on GHHS Health Screening Membership, kindly Contact GHHS Health Counsellor, Mr.David Tan at +6012 3159527 or Email: dktan57@gmail.com inclusive of our free Digital Meridian System Analysis & hotel stay in accordance with the term and condition of our Golden Horses Health Sanctuary Membership Programme. http://www.ghhs.com.my
♥ Description: Golden Horses Health Sanctuary Health Screening and Preventive Clinic is the first dedicated and the most exclusive preventive health screening centre in a resort setting, providing comfortable ambience and personal services to ensure members enjoy a total wellness experience. Focusing on one-stop-comprehensive preventive healthcare approaches, the centre is equipped with state-of-the-art-pro-active screening facilities including the multi-slice CT Scanning Technology, Pure Juice Bar, health connection and various health programme.

Hot Air Balloon and Mercedes at Palace of the Golden Horses

Hot Air Balloon Fiesta to include music, fireworks and exhibitions

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ingyeen@thestar.com.my
Photos by Mohd Sahar Misni

Saturday March 17, 2012

In flight: Hot air balloons in various designs flying over the Sri Saujana bridge during the 4th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2012.

VISITORS to the Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2012 will see the “night glow” event at 9pm today, when the balloons light up in a synchronised manner to the sound of music and culminate with a fireworks display.

Visitors are advised to go early to the fiesta grounds to secure a good spot to catch the event that only lasts for less than half an hour.

Taking centrestage: Hot air balloons flying over Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin mosque during the fiesta.

They can also look forward to activities such as a para motor exhibition, a bicycle exhibition, helicopter joy rides, tethered hot air balloon rides (priced at RM10), a remote-controlled aeroplane model demonstration, meet-and-greet sessions with the participating balloonists and the Mountain Dew Extreme Zone for the adventurous visitors.

The participants are from the United States, Vietnam, New Zealand, Belgium, France, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Thailand, and Britain.

There will be 28 hot air balloons in various designs at the Monumen Alaf Baru in Precinct 2, Putrajaya.

The show begins at 7am and ends tomorrow.

For details, visit www.myballoonfiesta.com

Historic showcase of Mercedes-Benz classics

THE most exclusive of Mercedes Benz classic cars in South-East Asia with an estimated value of over RM80mil converged at the Palace of the Golden Horses for the Historic Mercedes-Benz Concours 2011 recently.

It was to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the invention of the automobile.

Mercedes-Benz and classic car enthusiasts feasted their eyes on 125 groomed cars, as the proud owners sprang feverishly into action to buff away dust specks and carry out last -minute inspections to ensure that their years of painstaking restoration met the discerning standards of the panel of judges.

Historic event: Some of the 125 vintage and classic Mercedes-Benz cars on display at the grounds of the Palace of the Golden Horses.

On show were cars from a bygone era including a 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Roadster estimated to be worth RM24mil, a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gull Wing worth about RM5mil and a 1938 Mercedes-Benz 320B all vying for the top prize in the vintage (pre-1960) category.

Two other categories were the classics (1961-1975) and modern classics (1976-1989) models.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia president and CEO Roland S. Folger said the concours also provided visitors a lesson in automotive history.

“When Carl Benz registered his Benz Patent-Motorwagen on Jan 29, 1886, nobody could have imagined the triumphant march the modern car would embark upon over the next 125 years.

“One hundred and twenty five years after inventing the automobile, we are continuing to re-invent the car. We need to meet the challenges of the future for eco-friendly cars which are efficient, safe and boast the best that technology can offer.

Excellent condition: The winners of the three categories with Folger (second from left) and their iconic Mercedes-Benz cars.

“Be it combustion engines, hybrids or fully electric vehicles, the inventor of the automobile is still ahead of the game,” he said.

“The showcase was a proud reflection of Mercedes-Benz’s history, longevity, build quality, leading edge technology and design together with the painstaking efforts of the owners to maintain the rare collectibles in pristine, classic condition.”

The panel of judges including Frank Reichert, sales and marketing head of the Mercedes-Benz’s Classic Car Centre in Stuttgart, Germany appraised the cars on preparation, condition, correctness, cleanliness and originality in the following categories namely engine and engine compartment, exterior, interior, trunk/booth and undercarriage/suspension wheels.

Owners of the top car in each of the three categories won an all-expense-paid vacation for two to the renowned Mercedes-Benz Museum and Classic Car Centre in Stuttgart.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia will roll out a host of other activities to continue the anniversary celebrations in the coming months including dealer openhouses, a Facebook contest which will run until June 30 and CRM dining events for loyal customers.

The concours was jointly organised by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Historic Motoring Ventures Sdn Bhd.

Sri Lanka Feb 2012

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Sri Lanka (from the Sanskrit “Venerable Island”), officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (pronounced /ˌʃriːˈlæŋkə/, Sinhalese: ශ්‍රී ලංකාව, Tamil: இலங்கை; known as Ceylon (/sɪˈlɒn/) before 1972 and as Taprobane (/təˈprɒbəniː/) in ancient times), is an island country in South Asia, located about 31 kilometres (19.3 mi) off the southern coast of India. It is home to around twenty million people.

Because of its location in the path of major sea routes, Sri Lanka is a strategic naval link between West Asia and South East Asia.[citation needed] It has been a center of Buddhist religion and culture from ancient times.[citation needed] The Sinhalese community forms the majority of the population; Tamils, who are concentrated in the north and east of the island, form the largest ethnic minority. Other communities include Moors, Burghers, Kaffirs and the Malays.

Setenang Buddhist Society CNY Open House & Blessings on Sat 28th Jan 2012@8-10am

Wishing everyone Gng Xi Fa Cai" and Happy & Prosperous Chinese New Year 2012 ! May the year of the Dragon bring you and your families members many happy returns. May the Buddha-Dhamma guide us all in all our doings as we strive to perfect ourselves in this trouble times and difficulties. May all beings, devas, sentient beings, be Well and Happy always. AYU VANNA SUKHAM BALAM
Dear Setenang Buddhist Fellow Brothers & Sisters,
On behalf of Setenang Buddhist Society, We would like to invite all to our Setenang Buddhist Society Chinese New Year Open House on:-
Date: Saturday, 28th January, 2012
Time: 8:30-10:00am
Venue: Setenang House, 47, Jalan DU 2/10, Taman Damai Utama, off Jalan Kinrara 6, 47180 Puchong, Selangor.
All are Welcome !

Note: * Thereafter, We will continue with our Setenang Buddhist Society, Annual CNY House to House Dana & Blessings to invited members' Residence by Setenang Chanting Group from 27-29 Jan 2012

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