Author Archives: Tim

Open House at Upekkha Welfare Compassionate Home (Formerly Maha Karuna Compassionate Home)

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Tim

UPEKKHA  WELFARE COMPASSIONATE  HOME (formerly known as Maha Karuna Compassionate Home) at No 71 Jalan Midah 2, Taman Midah, Cheras, 56000 K.L. (Tel/Fax No. 03- 9132 9629) cordially invites you to our 2012 CHINESE NEW YEAR OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION. Details below: Date: 5th February … Continue reading →

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Sympathetic Joy (Mudita): The Third Abode

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Tim

By Roshi Joan Halifax The third boundless abode (of the Brahmaviharas) is sympathetic or noble joy. Sympathetic joy has three aspects: joy in the good fortune of others; joy in the virtue of others; and altruistic joy, that is, engendering joy to benefit … Continue reading →

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Compassionate Minds, Compassionate Hearts: A Dhamma Talk by Ven. Sanghasena

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Tim

There will be  a dhamma talk at SLBS on the 9th of January 8.30pm. Topic : Compassionate Minds, Compassionate Hearts Date : 9/1/2012 (Monday) Time : 8.30pm Speaker : Ven. Sanghasena Mahathera,  founder of Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre in Ladakh, … Continue reading →

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Year End Announcement

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Tim

Here are a few announcements for the end of year activities: 1. Puja and Meditation sessions There will be no weekly puja and meditation sessions for the next 2 weeks, i.e. on 28/12/11 and 4/1/12. 2. 24 Hour Metta We … Continue reading →

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Love (Metta)

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Tim

Love, without desire to possess, knowing well that in the ultimate sense there is no possession and no possessor: this is the highest love. Love, without speaking and thinking of “I,” knowing well that this so-called “I” is a mere … Continue reading →

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Teens Development Camp: “I’m So Blessed”

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Tim

The participants of this camp will explore what make teenagers in the current world feel so blessed, and the possibility to develop genuine friendship, respect, virtues and peace. Only for teenagers between 13 – 18 years old. Dates: 23 – … Continue reading →

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New Year 2012 Blessings and Dana

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Tim

Dear Bro and Sis, Sukhi hotu! On behalf of SLBS Committee members, we are pleased to inform that SLBS will organize 2012 New Year Blessing cum Dana on 1st Jan 2012. We have invited Chief Rev. Saranankara of Sentul Buddhist Temple … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Right and Wrong

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Tim

An article by Thanissaro Bhikkhu: “These two are fools. Which two? The one who doesn’t see his/her transgression as a transgression, and the one who doesn’t rightfully pardon another who has confessed his/her transgression. These two are fools. “These two are … Continue reading →

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How to Find Peace in the midst of Chaos

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Tim

The world we live in today is in chaos. Greed and hatred are seen manifesting everywhere. People are living in fear, feeling a great sense of insecurity and frustration. Government and financial systems are falling apart. Nothing seems to be … Continue reading →

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3G-Gratitude Card Game: Next Talk

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Tim

The next talk on the above will be held in Sentul Buddhist temple on 26/11/2011(Saturday) at 2-4 pm. Kindly take note that it is at 2pm and NOT 3pm as announced earlier. Since we have 2 hours, there will be more thorough … Continue reading →

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