3rd Malaysia Kagyu Monlam 2010 Kuala Lumpur – 13 March Update
3rd Malaysia Kagyu Monlam 2010 Kuala Lumpur
2010 年马来西亚第三届满临祈愿世界和平大法会
| Latest Update : | 13 March 2010 |
| Date : | 7th May 2010 to 9th May 2010 |
| Organiser : | Thrangu Dharma Society Petaling Jaya |
| Presiding Master : | The Very Venerable Kenchen Thrangu Rinpoche |
| Aim : | Kagyu Monlam is an auspicious event to pray for the spread of Buddhism, world peace and the well beings of all sentient beings. The International Kagyu Monlam is held annually at the sacred site of Bodhgaya, India, at the grand Stupa under the Mahabodhi tree, where Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment.
It is His Holiness Karmapa’s wish that Kagyu Monlam shall be held in many countries to benefit more people. This will be the 3rd Kagyu Monlam to be held in the capital city of Malaysia. It is our sincere hope that more people will join in this prayers. Devotees who are interested to learn more about Kagyu Monlam are requested to visit the website http://www.kagyumonlam.org. |
| Participants : | Lay participants are encouraged to take Sodjong Vows during the event lasting for three (3) days. All participants are to observe strictly vegetarian food during this occasion. Interested persons are requested to contact us via our website. |
| Registration : | Participants are encouraged to register directly with the organiser, or through the respective co-organisers and the following supporting Buddhist Centers, |
Organiser: Thrangu Dharma Society Petaling Jaya 29, Jalan 12/21A, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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| Co-organisers :
United Karma Kagyu Federation members: 1. Karma Kagyu Dharma Society Negeri Sembilan 2. Persatuan Agama Buddha OM Ah Hum Johor Bharu 3. Karma Kagyu Buddhist Society Johor Bharu 4. Karma Kagyu Society Malacca 5. Karma Kagyu Dharma Society Ipoh 6. Karma Kagyu Dharma Centre Kluang 7. Karma Kagyu (Vajarayana) Muar 8. Drophen Jang Chub Buddhism Followers Society Kuching 9. Karma Kagyu Dharma Society Miri Supporting Buddhist Centre : 10. Thrangu Dharma Retreat Centre Tambun, Ipoh 11. Namo Buddha Buddhist Center, Sibu 12. Yun Yang Temple, Puchong (see below) Venue : Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall Updates : The organiser will continue to update you on the event and the registration requirements such as fees, accommodation and etc. Download : Please click here to download additional information, map to the venue, the 3 day programme and registration form. |
Namo Buddha Retreat
The Namo Buddha Retreat is a short noviciate program of around 5 days to give an opportunity for laymen to practise Buddha Dharma. Short noviciate program is unheard of in Vajrayana Buddhism although it is common in the Thai Tradition of Theravada Buddhism. In 1998 a group of 5 lay Buddhist made a request to the Very Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche for permission to take the basic precepts of a Buddhists. Rinpoche gave this group of 5 lay Buddhist the precepts to keep. As a reminder to them to keep their vows, Rinpoche allowed them to be tonsured and take the Vajrayana robes. The first retreat took place in Namo Buddha a hill lock below the towering Himalayan Range and that was how the noviciate program got its name.
The Retreat had continued unbroken for the past 11 years and lay practitioners throughout Asia, America and Europe have joined the Retreat. Many had the opportunity to sit quietly and keep their precepts and practise their prayers and recitation of the sublime words of the Lord Buddha with no interruptions from their daily lives. It is a short retreat indeed and what benefit can one derive from it? “Keeping the vows before the Buddha and Bodhisattavas even for 1 day from sunrise to sunrise without breaking the precepts will close the three (3) lower realms in this life time.”
The story of the Arahat Katayana and the Female Preta (Hungry Ghost) is often told to emphasise the importance of keeping even one (1) vow. In the previous live time as a human, the Preta was a butcher who slaughter animals for a living. She met a spiritual master who explained to her the cause and effect of killing. Very upset and not willing to give up her livelihood, the woman made a vow that at night she will not butcher any animals. She kept her vows faithfully.
She died and became a preta. In the night the Preta does not appear to be a preta at all, she was a beautiful lady living in a fabulous palace, when dawn was about to break she told Katayana to go away. Her palace became a burning house and she was tormented suffered at the negative karma created by her. When dusk came, the burning house became the fabulous palace again and the preta became a beautiful woman again.
To take even one vow and keeping it for the rest of our lives is so beneficial. (Ref: The Gem Ornament of Manifold Oral Instructions – H.E. Kalu Rinpoche).
For the first time the 12th Namo Buddha Retreat 2009 will be held in Malaysia at the Seremban Karma Kagyu Monastery. This was at the instructions of Rinpoche and the objective is to give an opportunity to all Buddhists to keep their vows during the duration of the retreat.
To do a little good is better than doing no good – The Very Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche
During the Retreat participants are expected to observe and will be administered daily by the Retreat Master the Sojong Vows (8 Precepts) as follows:-
- I shall not kill;
- I shall avoid all sexual activities;
- I shall not lie;
- I shall completely abandon intoxicants (includes cigarettes and other toxic substances, except for medicinal purposes);
- I shall not sit on high and luxurious seats;
- I shall not take food at wrong times (no solid food after lunch time till sunrise);
- I shall not use perfume or wear ornament/jewellery (watches are allowed but avoid glaring or ornamental types);
- I shall not sing or dance (include telling jokes).
Records of previous Retreats:-
| Year | Retreat | Venue | Saddhana |
| 1998 | 1st | Namo Buddha, Kathmandu, Nepal | Mahamudra |
| 1999 | 2nd | Namo Buddha, Kathmandu, Nepal | Vajrakilaya |
| 2000 | 3rd | Namo Buddha, Kathmandu, Nepal | White Tara |
| 2001 | 4th | Vajra Vidya Institute, Varanasi, India | Manjushri |
| 2002 | 5th | Vajra Vidya Institute, Varanasi, India | 4 Arm Chenrezig |
| 2003 | 6th | Vajra Vidya Institute, Varanasi, India | Medicine Buddha |
| 2004 | 7th | Vajra Vidya Institute, Varanasi, India | Guru Rinpoche |
| 2005 | 8th | Namo Buddha, Kathmandu, Nepal | Vajrasattva |
| 2005/06 | 9th | Namo Buddha, Kathmandu, Nepal | White Tara |
| 2007 | 10th | Namo Buddha, Kathmandu, Nepal | Amitabha / Phowa |
| 2008 | 11th | Namo Buddha, Kathmandu, Nepal | 1000 Eyes 1000 Arms Chenrezig |
In the event you think you have the inclination to partake in this retreat, we welcome you and please refer to our accompanying notice recently sent to members for all details:-
12th Namo Buddha Retreat 2009
Dear Dharma Brothers/ Sisters and all UKKF Centres,
I refer to our TDSPJ newsletter in conjunction with this year’s Ullambana Festival, in particular, under Special Announcements and my e-mails dated 7/8/09 and 20/8/09, TDSPJ and Seremban Karma Kagyu Society are pleased to announce the 12th Namo Buddha Retreat is confirmed as follows:-
| Dates | : | 13th – 17th Nov. 2009 (please see notice below) |
| Venue | : | Thrangu Dharma Society Petaling Jaya |
| Fee | : | RM500 per participant |
| Text | : | Red Chenrezig |
| Pax | : | Limited to 100 participants on “first come first serve basis”. Those interested can now register your name with the organising chairman. |
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Updated on 12 Nov. 2009 – Please be informed the venue has been changed to Thrangu Dharma Society. We apologise for the short notice.
Updated on 6 Nov. 2009 – Please be informed the Retreat is brought forward from 25th – 29th Nov to13th – 17th Nov 2009 under the advice of VV Thrangu Rinpoche.
Please be further informed The VV Thrangu Rinpoche will be giving the Red Chenrezig Empowerment to all disciples at the Centre on 13th and 14th at 8pm.
TQ
Please be advised the retreat fees covers food, lodging, text, Ganachakra (food offerings), air fares for Rinpoche and attendant, ang pows to Rinpoche and members of attending Sangha and usage of the monastery during the retreat. However, for new participants who wish to tonsure and to wear the robes will have to purchase the robes separately. The robes will be made available by the committee at an estimated cost of about RM150.00. All participants are required to check in at the monastery on 24/11/09 by 12 noon to enable the organising committee to arrange for hair cutting ceremony, briefings for all participants and how to wear the robes. Meals and beverages will be provided on 24/11/09.
Please be informed H.E Thrangu Rinpoche advised all devotees who wish to join this retreat to start and to complete 10,000 times of each section of the Concise Four Foundations Practice (Ngondro) (short text) written by HH the 17th Karmapa before joining the retreat.
In this connection, TDSPJ conducts Ngondro Practices every Friday evening at 8.30pm (short text) and Sunday at 8am (full text) for those who are interested to perform the Ngondro Practice. Further, specifically for this retreat, Seremban Karma Kagyu Society is organising a 1 day sojourn at the Seremban monastery on 13/9/09 (Sunday) to be conducted by Khenpo Losal. Those interested kindly contact any of the committee members of Seremban KK Society for further particulars.
Those interested to join the retreat, kindly forward your name to the organising chairman (John Leong) by e-mail at sothilee@tm.net.my or johnleong@thrangumy.com or for further clarifications by phone 017-8716993. When making reservations please indicate the following :-
1. Shaving hair (wearing robes) or ordinary participant
2. Male or female
3. Size (S/M/L or extra large (for robes)
Monastery Building Project – The Beginning
Thrangu Dharma Society Petaling Jaya has acquired a parcel of land measuring 15,000 sq ft in Damansara Perdana. The land is earmark to be used for religious purposes.
We had paid the land premium and are waiting for the authorities to issue the document of title. The Building Committee of TDSPJ has drawn the architectural plan for the future Monastery of TDSPJ. This Monastery will serve the community in Damansara Perdana and the surrounding area.
We are currently in the process of appointing architect to plan the submission of the new Monastery ad we are starting to launch a fund raising for the New Thrangu Monastery. Our Building Project is called ”Monastery Building Project”.
We appeal to your kind support in helping us to make this project a reality. Kindly make your payments to
| Thrangu Dharma Society, Petaling Jaya Public Bank account no: 3078971230 |
thrangumy.com launched
We are pleased to announce the launching of our website on Merdeka Day, 31st August 2009.
This website is dedicated to the propagation of Vajrayana Buddhism. Through this website we hope to inform visitors of our activities in a timely manner.
We invite you to take a tour of our website. Any enquires and suggestions are most welcome.
