AJAHN BRAHM'S DHAMMA TALK (18/12/2010 to 25/12/2010) @ Wat Chetawan, Petaling Jaya

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Re: AJAHN BRAHM'S DHAMMA TALK (18/12/2010 to 25/12/2010)
Ajahn Brahmavamso, affectionately known as "Ajahn Brahm" delivered his Dhamma Talks at Dhamma Hall of Wat Chetawan from 18th till 25th December, 2010

All are Welcome and admission is FREE !

Time : Daily from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm

Venue : Dhamma Hall, Wat Chetawan, 24 Jalan Pantai, 46000 Petaling Jaya (near Jalan Gasing, PJ) Call 03-7957 2255 for assistance.

Dates: Topics:

18/12/2010 (Sat) Dealing with Depression

19/12/2010 (Sun) Surviving Relationship

20/12/2010 (Mon) When Bad Things Happen to Good People

21/12/2010 (Tue) Beliefs, Faith and Superstition

22/12/2010 (Wed) Saying Goodbye to Anxiety

23/12/2010 (Thu) Discovery What You Really Want

24/12/2010 (Fri) How to Forgive

25/12/2010 (Sat) Dying, Death and Beyond

Biodata

Ajahn Brahmavamso was born in London in 1951. After completing his degree at Cambridge University, UK and teaching for a year, he traveled to Thailand to become a monk. He was ordained in Bangkok at the age of 23 by the Abbot of Wat Saket. He subsequently spent nine years studying and training in the forest medition tradition of the late Venerable Ajahn Chah.

In 1983 he was asked to assist in the establishment of a forest monastery near Perth, Western Australia. Ajahn Brahmavamso is now the Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery and the Spiritual Director of the Buddhist Society of Western Australia.

Ajahn Brahmavamso is an outstanding monk, teacher and public speaker. He is able to make the Buddha's teachings practical, easy to understand, inspiring and even entertaining.

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The Selangor Buddhist Development Committee Press Conference on Buddhist Lands in Selangor

Brothers & Sisters in the Dhamma,

The Selangor Buddhist Development Committee organised a Press Conference on the above matter on Thursday December 9, 2010@10am at Subang Jaya Buddhist Association (SJBA), 12593 Jalan Kewajipan, SS13, 47500 Subang Jaya. Tel: +603-56348181

Here are excerpts from the Press Statement that were released.

In view of such unfavourable developments which lacks of transparency and accountability, SBDC wishes to highlight the followings:-

1. With reference to religious practice, we urged the State Planning Committee and Jabatan Perancangan Bandar & Desa Selangor to be more vigourous and professional in adhering to its own guidelines in relation to the provisions for building of places of worship for non-Muslims, which is one place of worship for every 2,600 devotees or 5,000 residents.

We emphasized that there are needs for more free-standing Buddhist temples (Vihara Buddha) with sufficient facilities to cater for the spiritual and religious education needs of the Buddhist Community in Selangor.

2. SBDC (& more than 4000 Buddhist objectors) urged the relevant authorities to be fully accounted for and explain why MPSJ (& other local councils) have NOT seriously considered SBDC’s objections. As such, the communiqués and consultation for their decision(s) MUST be done with more transparency and accountability.

We therefore seek the State Planning Committee to take cognizance of this matter seriously and listen to the voice of the people.

3. SBDC reiterates our objections to the usage of the term “Rumah Ibadat (tokong / vihara / kuil / gereja / gudwara )” in Draft Local Plan Majlis Perbandaran Selayang 2020 & all other draft local plans in Selangor. This will further dilute the Vihara Buddha structural provisions in these local draft plans.

4. SBDC also urges the SPC, Selangor Land Office and the Jawatankuasa Hal Ehwal Selain Islam Negeri Selangor to clearly elucidate in writing the gazette mechanisms & provisions of land for non-Muslim places of worship.

We hereby stressed that the SBDC are prepared to engaged and work closely with the State and the relevant authorities for Buddhist temples to be built on land allocated by the Selangor State Government which are designated for places of worship. As stakeholders in this state, all we seek is the State government’s attention, understanding and compassion towards the needs of our community to have proper land to build and manage our Buddhist temples.

The organising committee would like to thank all those who show their support on this crucial issue.

With Metta Always,
Chua Teck Seong
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Local Draft Plan doesn't allocate enough space of worship

Wanted — more places of worship
by CHOONG MEK ZHIN
The Star Metro, Tuesday, November 2, 2010

THE Buddhist and Christian communities in Ampang are worried over the lack of space to build temples and churches following the final hearing for the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) draft plan yesterday.

Selangor Buddhist Development Committee (SBDC) secretary Chua Teck Seong said the Selangor Planning Guidelines and Standards from the Town and Country Planning Department, released in June 2006, stated that for non-Muslims, there should be a place of worship for every 2,600 devotees or 5,000 residents.

“Taking the figures from the 2000 census carried out by the National Statistics Department, there are 160,748 Buddhists in Ampang and therefore there should be 62 temples here,” he said.

He pointed out that there were only three sites in Ampang allocated in the draft plan for non-Muslims’ places of worship.

Another religion-based issue discussed at the hearing was Charis Christian Association spokesman Chok Poi Fong’s request for a Christian crematorium in Ampang.
Making his point: Ee speaking at the hearing as Lee (seated right) looks on.

“The nearest one is in Cheras and there is one in Petaling Jaya and Seremban respectively. Not only is the one in Cheras far away but it often breaks down and has a long wait-list,” Chok said during the hearing, adding that the crematorium could be shared by churches in the area.

State Housing, Building Management and Squatters Committee chairman YB Iskandar Abdul Samad, who chaired the hearing, said there was a discrepancy in the statistics provided by the religious groups who attended the hearing.

“For instance, we have been told at the hearing by SBDC that there are fewer than 10 temples in Ampang, but we know of two registered ones and another 24 which operate in homes and shoplots,” he said.

He said that according to state records, there were 10 Hindu temples, two Gurdwaras and 22 churces in Ampang.

“The state Town and Country Planning Department will have to meet with these groups and figure out these discrepancies,” he said.

Another issue heard was the proposal to allocate land for a Muslim cemetery in Taman Bukit Permai 2 that was met with both objections and support from the residents who turned up.

Pangsapuri Anggerik Joint Management Body (JMB) chairman A. Karim Mohd Esin said there was a critical need for a Muslim cemetery in Ampang.

“We support the gazetting of the land which is just next to our apartment and separated by a ditch.

“However, we would like to suggest that the community hall that will be built in the buffer zone to also have a surau and a funeral parlour,” he said.

Opposing the cemetery plan was resident Julia Long, 48, who said that it was unfair to the residents who had been living there since 2000 to have to put up with a cemetery beside their homes.

“When we bought our houses, the master plan indicated that the land next to our area was a forest reserve. I would prefer it to remain as such,” she said.

She added that bulldozers and excavators had tried to level the forest in 2008 without residents’ knowledge and it was only stopped after the latter appealed to MPAJ.

“A cemetery will mean increase in traffic in the area, she said, adding that she did not want any kind of development taking place at the site.

Another resident, Sara Chan, 44, said she would approve of the building community facilities like playgrounds at the site.

“Our property value will drop if a cemetery is built and I do not think that is right,” Chan added.

Another hot topic at the hearing was the issue of primary vernacular schools.

“We have received objections from five residents of Bukit Indah who do not want SJK (T) Ampang to be relocated to their area.

“We have also received petitions from residents who want part of a land to be used for a national school in Taman Saga to be given to the building of a Tamil vernacular school,” said Iskandar.

Taman Pandan Glades Residents’ Association chairman Terence Ee and Teratai assemblyman YB Jenice Lee voiced their support for the construction of a vernacular Chinese primary school in the open space along Jalan Perdana 6/2 in Pandan Perdana.

“I believe only a portion of the 2.45ha land is needed for such a school. The rest can still remain as an open space,” said Jenice Lee.

Iskandar said that the hearing, the last of four held for the MPAJ draft plan, was very good as residents came armed with facts and relevant arguments.

“All the information, suggestions and objections we have heard will be discussed at the State Planning Committee along with experts in December,” he said.

Support our PHBS Religious Land Application from Selangor State Government now !

Dear Putra Heights Residents,

Support Putra Heights Buddhist Society Signature Campaign on Religious Land Application from Selangor State Government now !@ Venue: 11-1 Jalan Putra Mahkota 7/8c, Pusat Bandar Putra Point, Putra Heights Seksyen 7, 47650 Subang Jaya on Sunday, 31st October, 2010 onwards:

Committee to submit applications
Story by YIP YOKE TENG
teng@thestar.com.my

Eighteen Buddhist organisations have charged that the draft local plans of five councils in Selangor have failed to adhere to the planning guidelines for the allocation of land for places of worship.

They have formed an action committee called the Selangor Buddhist Development Committee to ensure that their objection to the draft plans would be heard.

The committee claimed that the Selayang, Ampang Jaya and Kajang municipal councils as well as the Kuala Langat and Hulu Selangor district councils did not comply with the Selangor Planning Guidelines and Standards published by the state’s Town and Country Planning Department in June 2006.

The guidelines state that for non-Muslims, there should be one place of worship for every 2,600 devotees or 5,000 residents.

“Based on the census report in 2000 by the Department of Statistics Malaysia, Malaysian citizens of the Buddhist faith comprised 4,419,042 people or 20.2% of the total population,” action committee chairman Loka Ng Sai Kai said at a press conference at the Chempaka Buddhist Lodge in Petaling Jaya on Thursday.

“In Selangor, there are a total of 1,011,169 Buddhists, which is 25.26% of the state’s 4,002,440 citizens. Based on ethnic distribution, there are 1,230,271 ethnic Chinese in Selangor, and 999,748 (81.26%) of them are Buddhists,” he added.

Flanked by representatives of the 18 Buddhist organisations, Ng said the said draft local plans proposed limited or no allocation of land for the building of Buddhist temples even though the existing ones were seriously overcrowded.

Ng said that despite the state’s clear planning guidelines, the draft local plans for Selayang and Ampang Jaya stated that the allocation was based on request (mengikut permintaan).

“We are also surprised that the draft local plan for the Hulu Selangor district council even stated that the number of places of worship for non-Muslims had to be monitored so that they did not exceed the legal number.

“We feel that it is not in line with the spirit of Article 3 (1), 11 (1) and 11 (3) of the Federal Constitution in regard to the needs of adherents of religions other than Islam to practise their religions, and to build and manage their places of worship,” he added.

Committee member Chua Teck Seong, who is also president of the Putra Heights Buddhists Society, highlighted the meagre land allocation for non-Muslim places of worship in each of the areas, and questioned the accuracy of the figures of existing places of worship given.

The Selayang Municipal Council has projected that in the year 2020, the municipality would have a population of 1,338,956, of whom 225,108 would be Buddhists who would require an estimated 87 Buddhist temples. However, there are only 13 Buddhist temples now, and only three locations have been earmarked as places of worship for non-Muslims in the draft plan.

In Ampang Jaya, where it is estimated that 62 Buddhist temples would be needed in the year 2020. there are currently only nine temples, and only three sites for places of worship have been allocated for all non-Muslims.

In Kajang, no land was allocated at all on the basis that there are already “141 units of non-Muslim places of worship”, but the committee reiterated that the figure was not substantiated. It is also projected that Buddhists in the area would need 82 temples by 2020.

Likewise, the draft plan for Hulu Selangor stated that there were already 90 places of worship for non-Muslims but the figure seems to have been plucked from the air. Only one piece of land was allocated for the purpose.

In Kuala Langat, the number of existing Buddhist temples was not specified but it is estimated that 21 temples would be needed in 2020. Only one site was marked for all non-Muslims.

The committee also urged the authorities to reserve land and provide allocations to build crematorium and columbarium complexes, especially for the Buddhist and Hindu communities who often opt for cremation.

The Buddhist organisations’ representatives also pointed out that they needed to rent commercial or residential units to house their activity centres, but were fined by the local councils for breaching the condition of use of the building.

“There are about 200 Buddhist associations registered in Selangor, and most of them are occupying shophouses,” Chua added.

Some had also applied to use vacant land near their premises for expansion, but the applications were not approved even after 10 years.

The committee is submitting objection papers to the respective councils. “We will wait for the local councils to call us for the public hearing,” Ng added.

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We Are the World - 25 For Haiti with Lyrics

[YouTube] 'We Are the World' - 25 For Haiti with Lyrics as Subtitles, including singers: Justin Bieber, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Nettles, Josh Groban, Tony Bennett, Mary J. Blige, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Miley Cyrus, Enrique Iglesias, Jamie Foxx, Wyclef Jean, Adam Levine, P!nk, BeBe Winans, Usher, Celine Dion, Fergie, Nicole Scherzinger, Nick Jonas, Toni Braxton, Mary Mary, Isaac Slade, Lil' Wayne, Carlos Santana, Akon, T-Pain, LL Cool J, Will.i.am, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz, Iyaz, Kanye West

Chorus:

Patti Austin, Zac Brown, Jimmy Jean-Louis,A. R. Rahman, Gladys Knight, Shakira, Musiq Soulchild, Randy Jackson, Taj Jackson, Taryll Jackson, TJ Jackson, Sean Garrett, Benji Madden, Joel Madden, Al Jardine, India.Arie, Brian Wilson, Julianne Hough, Vince Vaughn, Ethan Bortnick, Katharine McPhee, Faith Evans, Kid Cudi, Bizzy Bone, Jeff Bridges, Raphael Saadiq, Hilary Duff, Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Keri Hilson, Tyrese Gibson, Robin Thicke, Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Trey Songz, Harry Connick Jr.

Enjoy the video :) (720p HD)

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34th Buddhist Novitiate Programme 27 Nov - 5 Dec 2010

34th Buddhist Novitiate Programme 27 Nov - 5 Dec 2010

Dear Friends of the Vihara,

We are pleased to announce that the application forms are now available for the Annual Novitiate Programme that will be held at the Buddhist Maha Vihara this year from 26 November 2010 to 5 December 2010.

Please take note that the application forms are attached herewith along with the guidelines and information needed.

* Junior participants - 10 years to 15 years

* Senior participants - above 15 years

We also welcome you to sponsor the daily breakfast and lunch for the participants of the Programme .Breakfast can be sponsored at : RM 35/- per day & lunch at RM 65/- per day



Thank You .

Commencement of PHBS Sunday Dhamma School 03-10-10

PUTRA HEIGHTS BUDDHIST SOCIETY (0185-10-SEL)
Venue: 11-1, Jalan Mahkota 7/8c, Pusat Bandar Putra Point, Putra Heights Seksyen 7, 47650 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Dear Dhamma Friends,

Sukhi Hotu!

Putra Heights Buddhist Society is pleased to inform that the Children Sunday Dhamma School (SDS) is now open for registration. We are now doing the necessary preparations as well as finalizing the syllabus and materials. The main objective of the SDS is to inculcate Buddhist values such as generosity, morality and compassion to children at young age and hopefully last through their lifetime.

The classes will include the use of fundamentals of the Dhamma, exemplary stories and adages extracted from Buddhist literature, in order to impart knowledge of Dhamma while setting the foundation for the growing years. Implant virtuous qualities such as nonviolence, mutual cooperation, gratitude, environmental conservation, respect of elders and will to attend to the ailing.

As such we would like to invite parents to register their children for the classes, if you have not already done so. The classes will be held at PHBS centre @11-1, Jalan Putra Mahkota 7/8C, Putra Point, Putra Heights starting 10.30am to 12.00noon.

If you need further information or details please do not hesitate to contact the following:
Bro Chua Teck Seong at 016-2233537 or Email teckseong@gmail.com

Sis Cerlina Ho at 019-3384913 or Email cerlinaho@gmail.com

Thank you for your attention.

With Metta,
PHBS
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PHBS Dhamma Talk by Uncle Vijaya on 19 Sept 2010

On behalf of PHBS, I like to take this opportunity to welcome Uncle Vijaya to our new centre.

All are welcome to listen to his Dhamma Talk at Putra Heights Buddhist Society on :-

Date: Sunday, 19th September 2010 Time: 10:30am to 1:00pm
Venue: 11-1 Jalan Putra Mahkota 7/8c, Pusat Bandar Putra Point, Putra Heights Seksyen 7, 47650 UEP Subang Jaya, Selangor

At noon is our pot-luck fellowship.

Join us as new members of Putra Heights Buddhist Society and be part of our 'Kalyana Mitras'. Please call us early to book a seat or RSVP soonest to avoid disappointment !

For further details contact:- PHBS President, Bro. Chua Teck Seong
016-2233537 Email: teckseong@gmail.com
or Secretary, Sis. Cerlina Ho 019-3384913

With Metta,
David Karuna Tan
012-3159527
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Opening Ceremony of Putra Heights Buddhist Society @ Putra Point, Putra Heights on 6-3-2011@10:30am

Buddhist Society comes to Putra Heights, Subang Jaya



Dear All Dhamma Friends of Putra Heights Buddhist Society,


You and family are cordially invited to our Opening Ceremony of Putra Heights Buddhist Society (PHBS) on:-



Date: Sunday, 6th March, 2010 (6-3-11)
Time: 10:30am
Venue: PHBS, 11-1, Jalan Putra Mahkota 7/8c, Pusat Bandar Putra Point, Putra Heights Seksyen 7, 47650 UEP Subang Jaya, Selangor.
(next to E&E Furniture Gallery - 'Slumberland' and near Giant Hypermarket)

PHBS OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY CUM CNY CELEBRATION - 6th March 2011 @10.30am

Putra Heights Buddhist Society is pleased to announce the Official Opening Ceremony cum CNY Celebration at our Centre on 6th March 2011. The ceremony will start at 10.30am and expected to finish at around 1pm. Lunch will be served. We would like to invite you, your families and friends to join us in the function and also for fellowship with the Buddhist Community in Putra Heights and invited guest & friends.


2) LIBRARY - CHILDREN SECTION

We are currently in the midst of setting up a Library at PHBS which will include a Children Section. Hence we are appealing for donations to purchase Jataka Tales pictorial books, each costing between RM5 to RM20. These books are generally very popular with children as they are very entertaining and filled valuable moral lessons for the kids. Offering of Dhamma Books is a very meritorious deed and we welcome parents and/or SDS students to come forward and sponsors some of these books.

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 following:
Bro Chua Teck Seong at 016-2233537 or Email teckseong@gmail.com
Sis Cerlina Ho at 019-3384913 or Email cerlinaho@gmail.com

With Metta,
PUTRA HEIGHTS BUDDHIST SOCIETY
11-1 Jalan Putra Mahkota 7/8C, Putra Point
Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor
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Propelling Putra Heights Buddhist Society (PHBS) to Greater Heights

The Putra Heights township welcomes the formation of its bonafide Buddhist Society in January 2010. The “kick-off event” was the inaugural Wesak Day Celebrations held at Putra Point recently. Buoyed by the warm & enthusiastic reception by the Putra Heights residents, where the membership tripled overnight, PHBS has been inspired to look for a shoplot premise in Putra Point to better live up to the tagline “Your Neighbourhood Buddhist Fellowship”. The PHBS Sunday Dhamma School will be the focal point. PHBS are getting dedicated volunteers can contribute their expertise & experience to craft the appropriate curriculum & teaching methodology so that we can inculcate holistic Buddhist values to our next generation. We also hope their parents will make PHBS a spiritual beacon for their personal development as well. PHBS needs DANA from good Samaritans to facilitate the renovation of the new PHBS centre at 11-1, Jalan Putra Mahkota 7/8C (Attachment 1). Hence, this is a great opportunity to be part of the force to turn the wheel of Dhamma in Putra Heights. Contirbutions in kind or cash (cheque issued to “Putra Heights Buddhist Society” bank-in to Public Bank Acc No. 3161987208) will be most welcomed.

* For further information please contact Bro Chua Teck Seong (HP 016-223 3537/ teckseong@gmail.com) or Sis Cerlina Ho Siew Yoong (HP 019-3384913/ cerlinaho@gmail.com )

将布特拉高原佛教会推进至更高峰 2010 年正月，布特拉高原城欢迎一个佛教会真实地在该区成立了。 不过真正揭开序幕的，却是不久前在布特拉中心首次举办的卫塞节庆典。布特拉高原居民温馨、热心的接受，会籍隔夜间激升三倍， 皆促使布特拉佛教会决定， 在布特拉中心找间店屋为道场， 才不负“ 您邻里间的佛教团体”这句标语。 布特拉高原佛教会周日佛学班(meditation)将是我们的焦点。 我们正在寻找有奉献精神的志工，以贡献他们的专长及经验，来策划适合的课程大纲及教学法 ，好让我们能够将整体的佛教价值灌输给下一代。 我们希望家长们可以将布特拉高原佛教会，视为他们个人提升心灵的指路明灯。 布特拉高原佛教会需要仁心善翁的布施， 以促成置在11-1，Jalan Putra Mahkota 7/8C 路的布特拉高原佛教会新会所的装修。因此， 这是成为先锋，推动布特拉高原法轮的好机会。任何形式捐献，（ 支票抬头请写明 “ Putra Heights Buddhist Society ” , 并存进大众银行户口，号码 ：3161987208）无任欢迎。详情请联络 Bro Chua Teck Seong ( HP 016-2233537 / teckseong@gmail.com ) or Sis Cerlina Ho Siew Yoong ( HP 019-3384913/ cerlinaho@gmail.com

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Propelling Putra Heights Buddhist Society (PHBS) to Greater Heights

Glad to announce of our new PHBS Centre, 11 Level 1, Jalan Mahkota 7/8C, Putra Point Town Centre, Putra Heights, 47650 Subang Jaya, Selangor (next to ' The Slumberland ' E&E Furniture Sdn Bhd) ! All our Dhamma activities will still be at 6-1, Jalan USJ 21/6 until all preparations, renovations and congregation day are completed while donations are most welcome with all cheques payable to "Putra Heights Buddhist Society" or you could TT to A/c No: 3161987208, Public Bank Berhad, USJ Taipan Branch and fax us the confirmation print out or bank slip of the donation. We will send you an official receipt as acknowledgement.

May you all be blessed with good health, peace and happiness on this special announcement.

With Metta,
On behalf of PHBS Exco,
Tel/Fax : 03-8023 5377
Email : putrahbs@gmail.com
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Propelling Putra Heights Buddhist Society (PHBS) to Greater Heights
The Putra Heights township welcomes the formation of its bonafide Buddhist Society in January 2010. The “kick-off event” was the inaugural Wesak Day Celebrations held at Putra Point recently. Buoyed by the warm & enthusiastic reception by the Putra Heights residents, where the membership tripled overnight, PHBS has been inspired to look for a shoplot premise in Putra Point to better live up to the tagline “Your Neighbourhood Buddhist Fellowship”.
The PHBS Sunday Dhamma School will be the focal point. PHBS are getting dedicated volunteers can contribute their expertise & experience to craft the appropriate curriculum & teaching methodology so that we can inculcate holistic Buddhist values to our next generation. We also hope their parents will make PHBS a spiritual beacon for their personal development as well.
PHBS needs DANA from good Samaritans to facilitate the renovation of the new PHBS centre at 11-1, Jalan Putra Mahkota 7/8C (Attachment 1). Hence, this is a great opportunity to be part of the force to turn the wheel of Dhamma in Putra Heights. Contirbutions in kind or cash (cheque issued to “Putra Heights Buddhist Society” bank-in to Public Bank Acc No. 3161987208) will be most welcomed. For further information please contact Bro Chua Teck Seong (HP 016-223 3537/teckseong@gmail.com) or Sis Cerlina Ho Siew Yoong (HP 019-3384913/cerlinaho@gmail.com )

将布特拉高原佛教会推进至更高峰
2010 年正月，布特拉高原城欢迎一个佛教会真实地在该区成立了。 不过真正揭开序幕的，却是不久前在布特拉中心首次举办的卫塞节庆典。布特拉高原居民温馨、热心的接受，会籍隔夜间激升三倍， 皆促使布特拉佛教会决定， 在布特拉中心找间店屋为道场， 才不负“ 您邻里间的佛教团体”这句标语。
布特拉高原佛教会周日佛学班(meditation)将是我们的焦点。 我们正在寻找有奉献精神的志工，以贡献他们的专长及经验，来策划适合的课程大纲及教学法 ，好让我们能够将整体的佛教价值灌输给下一代。 我们希望家长们可以将布特拉高原佛教会，视为他们个人提升心灵的指路明灯。
布特拉高原佛教会需要仁心善翁的布施， 以促成置在11-1，Jalan Putra Mahkota 7/8C 路的布特拉高原佛教会新会所的装修。因此， 这是成为先锋，推动布特拉高原法轮的好机会。任何形式捐献，（ 支票抬头请写明 “ Putra Heights Buddhist Society ” , 并存进大众银行户口，号码 ：3161987208）无任欢迎。详情请联络 Bro Chua Teck Seong ( HP 016-2233537 / teckseong@gmail.com ) or Sis Cerlina Ho Siew Yoong ( HP 019-3384913/cerlinaho@gmail.com )

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Devotees thronged PHBS Wesak 2010 mobile temple in Putra Heights

Mobile temple attracts huge crowd of devotees on PHBS Wesak Day 2010 Celebration
NST 07/06/2010


A monk blessing the devotees. — Picture by Rizuwan Zaini
SUBANG JAYA: Buddhists thronged the Wesak mobile temple set up in Putra Heights for Wesak Day celebrations.

The celebration was a collaboration effort by Putra Heights Buddhist Society and Upakara Kalyana Mitta Buddhist Association (UKMBA) to allow residents to celebrate the festival in their neighbourhood.

The celebration started with flower and candle light offerings from the residents.

These items were sold at RM10 each to help pay for the celebration.

Then there was a puja and blessings by monks, followed by a Buddha-bathing ceremony. The devotees were treated to free lunch afterwards.

Sis.Sumangala of Aloka Foundation gave talks on the meaning of Wesak Day.

The Tzu Chi Foundation also distributed religious books in exchange for donations.

Jonathan Kan, a devotee, said the mobile temple was a great idea as it made it convenient for his family to pay respects to the Buddha.

Visitors were given free glucose and cholesterol tests.

There were several booths selling drinks, food and other items.

A musical performance by Messenger of Dhamma (MOD) was presented towards the end of the celebration.

The celebrations ended with blessings from the monks.

President of the Joint Organisation for Putra Heights Inaugural Wesak Day Celebration Chua Teck Seong was delighted with the overwhelming response from the residents.

He expressed the hope that the Buddhist society's membership would increase in years to come.

Putra Heights residents can become members by submitting an annual application form of RM20 or a lifetime subscription fee of RM100. For more details kindly contact, PHBS President, Chua Teck Seong 013-2073537 or Deputy President Bro. David Tan 012-3159527 or email to putrahbs@gmail.com or fax to 603-80235377

-- By Rizuwan Zaini

F&N Chairman's Award 2010

Date: Tuesday, 15 June, 2010
Venue: Kota Permai Golf & Country Club

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RM1.25 Million Boost for F&N Chairman’s Award
High-Achieving Children of the F&N Family Recognised for Excellence

Subang Jaya, August 13, 2008 – Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd has injected an additional RM1.25 million into the coffers of its F&N Chairman’s Award to commemorate the Group’s 125th anniversary.

Inaugurated in 2003 in conjunction with its 120th anniversary with an initial funding of RM1.2 million, the Award recognises high achieving children of the F&N Group’s employees.

Another 206 children of F&N employees celebrated the receipt of the 2008 F&N Chairman’s Award valued at RM257,200 recently for their achievements in academic and extra curricular activities. To-date, RM1,067,700 has been disbursed to 898 students.

This year’s event was made all the more special with the presence of YB Dato’ Shahrir bin Abdul Samad, Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs who presented a Special Award to Dhanaraj a/l Thuraisamy, 17, for his 14 As achieved in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia 2007 examination. Winner of the Anugerah Pelajar Cemerlang SPM Terbaik 2007 from his school and the MIC 8th President's Merit Award,Dhanaraj has been offered a Federal Scholarship by Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia (JPA) to pursue Medicine in India under the Overseas Degree Programme for Year 2008.

Also present were F&N Holdings chairman, YAM Tengku Syed Badarudin Jamalullail and chief executive officer Tan Ang Meng who later presented the other recipients with their awards.

YB Dato’ Shahrir Abdul Samad had earlier launched the inaugural F&N Out-Do-Yourself Award (OYA) aimed to recognize individuals who rise above the call of duty to perform standout deeds ranging from bravery, chivalry, promoting nation building to outstanding sports, academic or business performance.

“The OYA Award and the Chairman’s Award are the kinds of endeavours that put a face and a heart on a company,” said Dato’ Shahrir. “Ask anyone in Britain if they know who Fraser & Neave are and they will have no idea. But ask any Malaysian and they will tell you exactly what kind of products F&N markets. It has become a true Malaysian brand.”

Dato’ Shahrir went on to say how this form of corporate social responsibility keeps the consumers and more importantly, the employees, close at heart. “There are some people working at F&N who represent the third generation of employees in their families. That kind of dedication only occurs when an individual feels as if he has a stake in the company. These people are valued as part of the F&N family.

And that much was true for Thuraisamy a/l Nadeson who proudly watched his son, Dhanaraj a/l Thuraisamy walk up on stage to shake the hand of the Minister and the leaders of his company and receive the Special Award for academic excellence.

“When my son is recognised for his achievements, I feel that F&N is also acknowledging me as well,” said Thuraisamy, a Plant Supervisor of the Engineering Department at Premier Milk (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. “He is my offspring and his successes reflects on me and my work.”

Said Dhanaraj “This award is different from all the other awards I have received because this one is for my father. The trophy may have gone to me but it also celebrates him as the person who made me who I am.”

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, F&N Holdings chief executive officer, Tan Ah Meng said that the F&N Chairman’s Award was the Group’s way of acknowledging employees’ children for their hard work and also to motivate them to seek excellence in education and extracurricular activities.

“We share the joy of these parents when we see their kids collect this award. I am very proud of the award winners and commend our employees for encouraging their children to become high achievers,” said Tan.

13-year-old Wei Yin was surprised that she did so well. “I only thought I would get 4 or 5 As for my UPSR. Getting 6As makes receiving this award so much sweeter,” she said happily.

His father Ben Yeong, a Financial Controller at F&N Dairies said, “I am so proud of my daughter and am absolutely overwhelmed to see her receive this award. This type of initiatives by the company really motivates our kids to excel in school, become better citizens and contribute to society.”

That sentiment was echoed by the advisor to the Pusat Bandar Puchong Residents Association, David Tan. The former Union Chairman also added, “This award doesn’t just celebrate my daughter’s achievements but also rewards my services at F&N. I have worked at F&N for 33 years and I am very happy that my employers have chosen to reward us in this way.”

His daughter Amelia Tan, has just completed her Form 4 and will be pursuing her dream as a professional after finishing her Form 5. “This is the second time I’m receiving this award,” she said. “I’m happy. Getting this has given me a renewed optimism to try harder for the future.”

16-year-old Amelia was surprised that she did so well. “I only thought I would get 4 or 5 As for my PMR. Getting 7 straight As makes receiving this award so much sweeter,” she said happily.

Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd is a Malaysian company listed on Bursa Securities with four core businesses: F&N soft drinks division, F&N dairies division, F&N glass packaging division and F&N properties division.

Bhante Mahinda 2010 CNY Message

Putra Heights Buddhist Society (Reg 0185-10-SEL)

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Come to PHBS Wesak Day on 28th May 2010 at Putra Point Town Centre, Jalan Putra Mahkota 7/4, Putra Heights, 47650 UEP Subang Jaya from 8:30am to 4:00pm

Bring your friends and relatives for this meaningful endeavour. A series of activities like "bathing" a small Buddha, offerings oil lamps, special blessings ceremony, free medical check-up for the 1st 100 visitors, free drinks sponsored by F&N Beverages Marketing Sdn Bhd, free vegetarian lunch, Charity Sales, Tzu Chi recycling and books stalls, hymns and performances by Messengers of Dhamma (MOD) etc.

Registered yourself as new members of Putra Heights Buddhist Society and be part of our 'Kalyana Mitras'. Please call early to volunteer or RSVP soonest.

Sadhu to all of you !

For further details contact:-PHBS President, Bro. Chua Teck Seong
016-2233537 Email: teckseong@gmail.com or Deputy President, David Karuna Tan 012-3159527 Email: dkarunatan@gmail.com