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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Happy & Prosperous Chinese New Year 2012 !

♥ Wishing everyone a Happy and 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 ♥
南方群星 Chinese New Year
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55th Double Birthday Dana with Ven.Dr.Zawana 2012

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F&N Beverages Family Day@Sunway Lagoon 20 Nov 2011

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Event F&N Annual Family Carnival 2011@Sunway Lagoon 20-11-11

Location: Sunway Lagoon, 3, Jalan PJS 11/11 Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, Selangor.

F&N Beverages Family Day 20 Nov 2011

Come join us in the extravaganza Family event ! We have line-up fun-filled activities, entertainment and food galore for all to enjoy !
Date:Sunday, 20th November, 2011
Time: 8:30am to 6:00pm
Venue: Sunway Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon, 3, Jalan PJS 11/11 Bandar Sunway. Subang Jaya.

Highlights:
* The Amusement Park
* The Water Park
* The Wildlife Park
* Aerobic Dance
* Games sessions for Children
* Lucky Draws 1
* African Tribal Dance
* Tele-Match
* Employee's Long Service Awards
* Lucky Draws Grand Finale
** Additional Entrance Ticket available for all F&N staff & their families.(check with F&N HC Dept or F&N notice board)

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24th Peranakan Baba Nyonya Convention 25-27th November, 2011@Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel, Penang

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24th Peranakan Baba Nyonya Convention 2011
Date: 25-27th November, 2011
Venue: Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel, 505 Jalan Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Penang.
The 24th Baba Nyonya Convention 2011 will emphasise the philosophy and values of the Baba Nyonya including the delicious Nyonya cuisine.
Activities that will be held during the convention are a Baba Nyonya morning bazaar, a heritage tour as well as a gala dinner and dance at the Khoo Kongsi landmark.

Organiser and details: peranakanpenang2011@yahoo.com
http://www.yourpenang.com/events/details/1718-24th-baba-nyonya-convention-2011

TENTATIVE PROGRAMME:
25 SEPTEMBER, FRIDAY

12 noon Arrival of Delegates and Registration
Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel

7:00 pm The Penang Island Peranakan Welcome

Sunset Dinner-By-The-Sea under the Stars
A culinary delight of Penang’s Street Food

“Sang Jit”
Prelude to A Baba Nyonya Wedding

Moonlight Joget with the Band under the Stars!

Dress code: Island and Smart Beachwear. Nyonyas, don your favourite Siput Sarawak sarong bekeman, pareo, and flowers in your hair for moonlight dinner and dance.
Venue: Beach, Tanjung Bungah Hotel

Goodnight and Sweet Dreams

26 SEPTEMBER, SATURDAY

7:00 am Buffet Breakfast by the Beach

9.30 am Opening Ceremony of the Peranakan Convention Penang 2011
Welcoming Speech by the President
Official Opening Address by VIP

Exchange of Gifts and Souvenirs

The Peranakan Seminar
Topic: Peranakan Philanthropy: From Family to State
A panel of authors, research writers, academicians and historians will present this morning’s seminar

12 noon Lunch at the Tanjung Bungah Hotel

1.30 pm Millionaires Row Tour & Tea at the Pinang Peranakan Mansion
The Penang Heritage Trust will conduct a tour and visit to the homes and estates of the rich, famous and prominent families in Penang. Many of these heritage mansions along Gurney Drive and Northam Road are carefully restored and maintained.

Return to Beach Hotel to rest and then to dress in your best.
Leave for Dinner by bus.

7:00 pm Gala Dinner and Dance at the magnificent Khoo Kongsi
The Peranakan Musical!
Mari Menjoget!

Dress Code: Baba in smart Peranakan baju. Ladies dress in your loveliest sarong kebayas, baju panjangs
and finery.
Venue: Khoo Kongsi

Goodnight and Sweet Dreams

27 SEPTEMBER, SUNDAY

7:00 am Breakfast

10:00 am The Baba Nyonya Morning Bazaar at Straits Quay
Dondang Sayang & Mari Menjoget Sekali Lagi!
Peranakan Presidents Coffee Morning
at the fashionable Aseana Café

12.30 pm Peranakan Lunch

Sales of Nyonya and local delicacies, ornaments, gifts, etc.
Singing and dancing continues throughout the morning!

Dress Code: Babas in Peranakan baju. Ladies, come in your most colourful Sarong Kebayas and kasut manik.
Venue: Straits Quay

***The above is the tentative programme for the Peranakan Convention Penang 2011. All are events and venue are subject to confirmation. The hotel that have been carefully selected for all delegates and participants is the Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel. It is by the sea, and you can walk out to the beach.
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Jeff Oliver at Setenang Buddhist Society, 47 Jalan DU 2/10, Taman Damai Utama, 47180 Puchong on Tuesday, 15 Nov 2011

Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Dhamma,

Sukhi Hotu! Thank you all for your support and interest, as we have overwhelming requests for Bro. Jeff Oliver to conduct Dhamma sharing sessions upon his visit to Malaysia next month. Setenang Buddhist Society is happy to inform that Jeff Oliver has kindly accepted our invitation to give a Dhamma Talk "Being here and now" at our Centre on 15th Nov (Tue) at 8:00pm. Jeff Oliver has been a Burmese Monk of the Forest Tradition.
Friends and devotees are kindly invited to the talk and do bring along your family and friends. Hope that you can help to share this information to all your friends, members and others so that they can come to attend some of his sessions here. All are Welcome !

Date: 15th Nov 2011 (Tuesday)
Venue: Setenang House, 47 Jalan DU2/10, Taman Damai Utama, Jalan Kinrara 6, 47180 Puchong (near Kinrara Golf Club).
Time: 8:00pm
Topic: "Being here and now"
Past is gone, future won't come, the present is all we can experience. Do we really understand this and how does it change our lives?
Contact: Bro.Jerry Khoo (012-6211098) or Bro.David Karuna Tan 012-3159527 dktan57@gmail.com (FaceBook)

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Jeff Oliver is a dynamic and creative meditation teacher from Australia. He has been practicing vipassana (Awareness and Wisdom) meditation for about 19 years, eight of which he was ordained as a Buddhist Monk in the Burmese tradition. Jeff has shared practical life skills and ‘mind management’ in many areas of the world including Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe including Turkey.

Jeff's teachings are based on both ancient and modern ways of mind training especially, such as appreciation, forgiveness, "metta" unconditional love, concentration, awareness and wisdom. Basically, Jeff is offering us a ‘toolbox’ of techniques to be used both in formal, intensive meditation and in any situation during our busy and complicated daily life. His style is open, approachable, friendly and gentle yet very effective for the modern seeker of truth.

Many thanks and kind regards,
David Karuna Tan
http://SetenangBuddhistSociety.blogspot.com
Kindly RSVP at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126957187411215