2019 Dhamma Earth activity announcement
Remark: Dhamma Earth is open all year-round for public to meditate. Kindly register online at here.
Disclaimer: These activities are tentatively planned and subjected to change based on conditions. Please contact us at +6017 9779100 or visit our Facebook regularly for updated information.
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Sunday Piṇḍācāra Locations
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Bodhi Sunday Dhamma Schools
Starting from 3rd March 2019, Dhamma Earth Semenyih will be conducting Bodhi Wonderland Children Dhamma Classes and Bodhi Friends Teens Dhamma Classes twice a month on Sundays from 9.30 am to 11.30 am (with the exception of school holidays and public holidays). We welcome children and teens aged 7 to 17.
The approach of our Dhamma classes will be a combination of Dhamma sharing and activity based learning, with the intention to nurture children and teens to have good virtues, the ability to think independently, the ability to differentiate good and bad, to have right view about Kamma, to develop inner potential, to establish wholesome life values and to learn about emotional management as to benefit oneself and the others. Dhamma sharing session will include basic meditation, chanting and Dhamma talk based on Suttas.
Vision:
1. To groom a group of Dhamma support devotees who are loving and kind, have faith in the Triple Gem, willing to contribute selflessly and continuously grow in the Dhamma.
2. The wholesome acts of contribution for the sake of the Dhamma will become the supporting conditions for the ending of sufferings.
3. The interactive learning through games and activities will instil in the children, the right view of life (right view of Kamma), strong and gentle vitality (a balanced EQ) as well as wholesome qualities (kindness, confidence, courage, expressiveness, respect, willingness to accept others’ opinion, etc.), allowing children to learn happily while guiding them towards a bright life.
Mission:
1. To deliver all lessons, activities and games in accordance to Pāli Tipiṭaka (Pāli Canon) including Commentary and Sub-commentary
2. To enhance the right view of Kamma and Saṃsāra.
3. To create an eagerness in children: The Dhamma does not only solve our current problems, but it can also unearth our inner potential, widen our views and mental energy and eventually lead us to a state where there’s no aging, no sickness, no death, achieving ultimate happiness (Nibbāna)
4. To create a harmonious, happy, interesting and lively learning environment, as to benefit more teachers, parents and children.
Objectives:
To cultivate and train children:
– to have good habits, character and virtues
– to be able to think independently and to differentiate wholesomeness and unwholesomeness
– to have right view of Kamma, life and values
– to unearth their inner potential
– to be able to manage their emotions wisely and become our future pillars who are high in EQ.
– to bring benefits to oneself and the others
Teaching approach:
A combination of activity based learning and Dhamma sharing which includes meditation, chanting and explanation of the Dhamma based on Theravada Pāli Tipiṭaka (Pāli Canon).
Registration starts on 1st January 2019 and ends on 31st January 2019. Please click HERE to register. We will inform applicants on registration status by middle of February 2019.
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Suriya Family Day
Suriya Family Day
Suriya (the Sun) rises and sets. Each of us grows like the sun rises, burning with vitality and energy until one day we grow old like the sun sets, giving out warmth, which is gentle and affectionate. Both rising and setting suns share the same sky, as we share the same home, understanding the needs of one another, living in harmony.
Suriya family day intends to connect all three generations, providing a platform for everyone in the family to get together and learn the Dhamma. Let us encourage the elderly of our homes to be in touch with the Dhamma. Let us give them our love and care in their last years of lives so that their heart is filled with light until their next life and when we grow old one day, someone else will do the same for us.
Dhamma Earth Semenyih will organize 4 sessions of Suriya Family Day In 2019
In line with the objectives, there will be 4 sessions of Suriya Family Day in year 2019: 13th January, 19th May (Wesak Day Celebration), 14th July and 28th October (Kathina Celebration)
113 First Suriya Family Day
The first Suriya Family Day will be held on the 13th of January 2019. The programme lineup for the elderly includes Dhamma sharing entitled “Old age is a Blessing”, guided meditation (Buddhānussati, Mettā), interactive session between the elderly and the children (will only be carried out with the presence of children) or guided exercise.
At the same time, Venerable will give a Dhamma sharing on “Filial Piety in Buddhism” to the children of the elderly (for adults).
We invite everyone in the family, young and old, to join us at Dhamma Earth. Registration will take place at Piṇḍācāra Hall from 9.30 am-10:00 am. Everyone in the family is welcomed to join our lunch Dāna where there’s an opportunity for you and your family to offer food to the Saṅgha members and have lunch with other devotees.
No prior registration is required to join Suriya Family Day. Bring your whole family, relatives and friends to Dhamma Earth on the 13th of January and spend your day meaningfully.
Recruitment of Volunteers to take care of the elderly
We are currently seeking for volunteers who are loving and kind to join us to care for the elderly. For those who are interested or for further inquiries, kindly contact Sister Lo (016-271 0229) or Dhamma Earth (017-977 9100). Taking care of old folks enable us to accumulate the causes for good health. We wish that this will be a supportive condition for them to have affinity with the Dhamma, now and in future, so that they can continue learning the teachings of the Buddha until they attain Nibbāna.
May all parents and sick patients be healthy, well and joyful through the nurture of the Dhamma. May all who were taken care of and all who care for, be free from mental sufferings.
May everyone regard each day as a fresh beginning, to respond each moment with wholesomeness so as to accumulate Khantī Pāramī and Mettā Pāramī.
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Notice: Cancellation of Suriya Family Day on 19th May 2019
Due to insufficient volunteers for ‘Suriya Family Day’ on Wesak Day, Dhamma Earth decided to cancel this particular activity on 19th May 2019. We sincerely apologise for our inability, and you are very much encouraged to bring your parents and old folks to visit Dhamma Earth on Wesak Day, to enable the elderly to perform wholesome deeds. We wish everyone to stay happy, peaceful and healthy.
The 4th Varsity Samatha & Vipassanā Meditation Camp: Empowering Metta Energy
General Information of the Camp:
Date: 01/07/2019 (Mon) – 10/07/2019 (Wed)
Registration: 9.00am.
Camp ends: 2.00pm on 10th July.
Venue: Dhamma Earth Semenyih (Entrance located opposite Gate 3 of Nirvana Memorial Park Semenyih)
Speaker: Ven U Buddharakkhita
Language medium: Mandarin (Meetings with Bhante will be conducted in English and Mandarin.)
Objectives:
This camp will enable participants to:
1. Practice Samatha & Vipassanā meditation, and to personally verify the four Noble Truth.
2. Improve interpersonal relationship using Mettā (loving kindness), and with Karunā (compassion), bring warmth to the society.
Camp Overview:
1. Introduction and guidance on Samatha & Vipassanā meditation throughout the camp, practice ānāpanasati
meditation (mindfulness in breathing), cultivate Mettā and Karuṇā as objects of practice.
2. Daily Dhamma talks to guide and answer enquiries on meditation.
3. Meetings with Venerable to discuss issues regarding meditation (meditation interview session).
Target Group: Graduates and Undergraduates (Open to Public and Private University undergraduates and students of Teachers Training College)
Number of Participants: 90 Pax
Registration Deadline: 01/06/2019
Registration Fees: Dāna on freewill basis
Volunteers Recruitment, please register here https://goo.gl/forms/PgbOJuLS2onphWtj1
• Former Participants are welcomed to volunteer as camp committees.
• Those who are unable to join the entire camp are welcomed to sign up as volunteers to support this camp.
Special Remarks:
– Late comers or early leavers are encouraged to join the volunteer group.
– Campers are required to observe 8 precepts throughout the entire camp.
– Campers are required to observe noble silence throughout the meditation camp.
– Accommodation and meals are provided.
– Campers are required to hand wash their own clothes. Washing machines are for monastics’ and Dhamma workers’ use only.
– For more information on Samatha & Vipassanā meditation practice, you may download e-books from: https://sites.google.com/pamc.org.sg/ebookpaauksayadaw
For further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact:
Dhamma Earth Club of Malaysia
Lot 1304, Mukim Ulu Semenyih, 43500, Semenyih, Selangor.
Tel & WhatsApp:
Camp Secretary (Iddhima Chong Hui Yi): 012-3397473
Dhamma Earth Hotline: 017-977 9100
E-mail: [email protected]
For Registration, kindly fill the form online https://goo.gl/forms/PgbOJuLS2onphWtj1
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