Saturday, August 4, 2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
HARI RAYA RETREAT (18TH - 25TH AUG 2012)
VIPASSANA MEDITATION RETREAT
with Sister Gin
18th – 25th August 2012
at Nirodharama Meditation Centre, Air Tawar
Come join us…
We invite you to an 8-Day meditation retreat during the upcoming
Hari Raya week.
Nirodharama Meditation Centre is located in the middle of an oil-palm estate. It provides a suitable tranquil environment for meditation.
The daily schedule includes alternating sitting and walking meditations. Participants are required to observe eight precepts throughout the retreat.
Registration is now open. Please do not miss out on this rare opportunity for a meaningful insight meditation retreat!
REGISTRATION:
Complete the registration form and email to mengfen.fam@gmail.com
* Partial retreat is permitted. Please indicate the period of stay in the registration form accordingly.
CLOSING DATE: 12 August 2012
ENQUIRIES:
017-2112075 (Sis. Meng Fen) or mengfen.fam@gmail.com
012-2800787 (Sis. Penny) or lokepenny@gmail.com
016-2868261 (Bro. Cheng) or metta2chonghua@yahoo.com
Organised by :
Setia Alam Sambodhi Buddhist Association Selangor
实达亚南菩提佛学会
Nirodharama Meditation Centre
Lot 2625, Jalan Columbia, 32400 Ayer Tawar, Perak, Malaysia
Public transport i.e. express bus to Air Tawar is available. The pick up point of the express bus is located behind Tesco, Puchong. Please contact us if you require an arrangement for the return bus tickets.
Setia Alam Sambodhi Buddhist Association Selangor
实达亚南菩提佛学会
No. 2-3-2, 2nd floor, Jalan Setia Prima (B) U13/B, Setia Alam
Thursday, June 21, 2012
REMINDERS
We Need to Practise Repeatedly
What you hear or read, you forget; what you see, you remember; what you do, you understand.
Motive For Practising
If your motivation for practising meditation stems from negative roots such as desire for material gain, fame or glory, your effort will never bring you happiness or wisdom.
What you hear or read, you forget; what you see, you remember; what you do, you understand.
Motive For Practising
If your motivation for practising meditation stems from negative roots such as desire for material gain, fame or glory, your effort will never bring you happiness or wisdom.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
INVITATION TO OUR UPCOMING WEEKEND RETREAT
Come Join Us…….
In Beginning A Journey Into The Mind
We invite you to come and share something very special, that is, the opportunity to learn the technique of looking within ourselves; to find out who we really are and to discover the potential within the deeper recesses of our mind. We don’t often get a good look at what is happening in our minds because of the constant “busyness” of our lives which distracts us and dissipates our energy. Have you ever thought of dedicating some time and effort on a daily basis towards understanding and cultivating your mind?
Taking the first step is difficult as Spinoza said, “All noble things are as difficult as they are rare”. But taking the first step in the right direction could well be the key to unlocking the secret to happiness in this lifetime and hereafter. Do reflect, too that, it is because of some causes (kamma) in the past that we have now, in this existence, the right conditions to embark upon such a rare and precious undertaking. “Nothing happens without a cause”.
All of us invest a lot of time and money, everyday, in taking good care of our physical bodies; feeding, dressing, washing, beautifying, exercising it and so on but how much time and effort do we spend, taking care of our minds? From our daily activities it seems like we value our bodies more than our minds. Have you ever considered the importance of maintaining a pure and healthy Mind?
As Harv Eker said, “There are no problems in life, only problems in the mind”. And the first verse uttered by the Buddha, in the Dhammapada concerns the Mind. Quote “Mind is the forerunner of all things…”
Without the mind, you cannot be aware of the external world including your own body.
This mind is far more complex and intricate than the most sophisticated computer contrived and it requires proper maintenance to function well. Would it not seem worthwhile then, to pay more attention to the mind, to nurture it with wholesomeness and to spare some time and effort to treat the mind’s sickness –of greed, aversion and delusion by none other than the practice of mindfulness meditation?
In Beginning A Journey Into The Mind
We invite you to come and share something very special, that is, the opportunity to learn the technique of looking within ourselves; to find out who we really are and to discover the potential within the deeper recesses of our mind. We don’t often get a good look at what is happening in our minds because of the constant “busyness” of our lives which distracts us and dissipates our energy. Have you ever thought of dedicating some time and effort on a daily basis towards understanding and cultivating your mind?
Taking the first step is difficult as Spinoza said, “All noble things are as difficult as they are rare”. But taking the first step in the right direction could well be the key to unlocking the secret to happiness in this lifetime and hereafter. Do reflect, too that, it is because of some causes (kamma) in the past that we have now, in this existence, the right conditions to embark upon such a rare and precious undertaking. “Nothing happens without a cause”.
All of us invest a lot of time and money, everyday, in taking good care of our physical bodies; feeding, dressing, washing, beautifying, exercising it and so on but how much time and effort do we spend, taking care of our minds? From our daily activities it seems like we value our bodies more than our minds. Have you ever considered the importance of maintaining a pure and healthy Mind?
As Harv Eker said, “There are no problems in life, only problems in the mind”. And the first verse uttered by the Buddha, in the Dhammapada concerns the Mind. Quote “Mind is the forerunner of all things…”
Without the mind, you cannot be aware of the external world including your own body.
This mind is far more complex and intricate than the most sophisticated computer contrived and it requires proper maintenance to function well. Would it not seem worthwhile then, to pay more attention to the mind, to nurture it with wholesomeness and to spare some time and effort to treat the mind’s sickness –of greed, aversion and delusion by none other than the practice of mindfulness meditation?
Monday, June 18, 2012
Weekend Retreat – 13th to 15th July 2012
Vipassana Meditation Retreat – Preparation Checklist
I THINGS TO BRING
1 Enough clothing for 2-night stay. White colour T-shirts and loose clothing are encouraged (e.g. loose pants etc.). Short skirts, short pants, sleeveless T-shirts, tank top, leotard and the like are not allowed.
2 Bring your own blanket, pillow and bed sheet. Floor mat will be provided. Cushions for meditation are available.
3 Yogis are advised not to bring valuable items.
4 Bring your own toiletries (towel, tooth paste, tooth brush, shampoo and soap), hangers, stationery (e.g. pen, paper & notebook) & socks.
II FOOD & DRINKS
1 Meals i.e. breakfast & lunch on Saturday & Sunday (14th & 15th July 2012) will be arranged. Drinking water and hot water is available in the dining hall. 3-1 coffee and Milo will also be available.
III CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT
1 Check in shall be 7.00 to 8 p.m. on the 13th of July (Friday). Yogis are encouraged to come at 7 p.m. to help to mop the meditation hall.
2 Check out shall be 7.00 p.m. on the 15th of July 2012 (Sunday).
IV OTHERS
1 Please note that you are required to observe 8 precepts during the retreat.
2 Location map to Samadhi Vihara is as attached.
3 For further information and/or to confirm your participation you can contact:
a. Bro. Cheng Chonghua at 016-2868261or e-mail: metta2chonghua@yahoo.com.
b. Sis. Penny Loke at 012-2800787 or e-mail: lokepenny@gmail.com
c. Those interested please confirm latest by 6th July 2012 as the organizer will need to arrange for breakfast & lunch.
Vipassana Meditation Retreat – Preparation Checklist
I THINGS TO BRING
1 Enough clothing for 2-night stay. White colour T-shirts and loose clothing are encouraged (e.g. loose pants etc.). Short skirts, short pants, sleeveless T-shirts, tank top, leotard and the like are not allowed.
2 Bring your own blanket, pillow and bed sheet. Floor mat will be provided. Cushions for meditation are available.
3 Yogis are advised not to bring valuable items.
4 Bring your own toiletries (towel, tooth paste, tooth brush, shampoo and soap), hangers, stationery (e.g. pen, paper & notebook) & socks.
II FOOD & DRINKS
1 Meals i.e. breakfast & lunch on Saturday & Sunday (14th & 15th July 2012) will be arranged. Drinking water and hot water is available in the dining hall. 3-1 coffee and Milo will also be available.
III CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT
1 Check in shall be 7.00 to 8 p.m. on the 13th of July (Friday). Yogis are encouraged to come at 7 p.m. to help to mop the meditation hall.
2 Check out shall be 7.00 p.m. on the 15th of July 2012 (Sunday).
IV OTHERS
1 Please note that you are required to observe 8 precepts during the retreat.
2 Location map to Samadhi Vihara is as attached.
3 For further information and/or to confirm your participation you can contact:
a. Bro. Cheng Chonghua at 016-2868261or e-mail: metta2chonghua@yahoo.com.
b. Sis. Penny Loke at 012-2800787 or e-mail: lokepenny@gmail.com
c. Those interested please confirm latest by 6th July 2012 as the organizer will need to arrange for breakfast & lunch.
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