Congratulations! Ven. Sanghasena conferred Doctor of Philosophy by Master Hui Hai

It was truly a miraculous twist of event for Ven. Sanghasena, when he arrived at BGF from Singapore at night on 31st May 2009. What we thought was an informal reunion between two old friends, turns out to be a conferment ceremony of the honorary degree to Ven. Sanghasena by Master Hui Hai, Chancellor of the Darma Buddhist University (大马佛教大学 - 慧海法师) for his selfless humanitarian works. We can now address him as Dr. Bhante Sanghasena eh? It is indeed joy and happy moment for all the members, staff and students of MIMC and its supporters through out the world. Present were Datuk Dr. Victor Wee, Mr. Charlie, members of Buddhist Gem Fellowship, and honorable staff from Dharma Buddhist University, Malaysia.

Pictures from the Charity Dinner on 24 May 2009

Photographer > Peter Tan

Compassion In Action Dinner - Updates

A record number of 115 dinner table tickets sold!

Donation amount received RM90,000++ to date!

Sadhu for being part of this miracle... see you on Sunday, 24th May 2009 for the Dinner at Sunway Convention Centre! (Inside Sunway Pyramid)

Miracles begin in the mind. What began as an idea in the mind of Venerable Sanghasena has now become a miracle in Himalayan Ladakh. That idea which was mooted more than 25 years ago has today blossomed into reality, nurtured by sheer persistence and compassion by the monk who started it all.

Who would have thought that one monk could do all the work that would require the resources of a town council. He built residential schools for poor students, hospital and mobile clinic for the sick, monastery and nunnery for the training of monks and nuns, home for the aged and physically and mentally-challenged children, and started programmes for communal harmony, youth development, emergency relief and environmental preservation.

Welcome to Malaysia ~ Ven. Sanghasena ~ 16th May 2009

Venerable Sanghasena visit to Malaysia/Singapore :: 16th May - 1st June

Presenting a series of Dhamma sharing by Venerable Sanghasena >>

Sun 17 May, 9.00am > Bandar Utama Buddhist Society
Sun 17 May, 1.15pm > Subang Jaya Buddhist Association
Sun 17 May, 8.00pm > Mudita Buddhist Society, Klang
Mon 18 May, 8.00pm > Kinrara Metta Buddhist Society
Tue 19 May, 8.00pm > Sungai Long Buddhist Society
Wed 20 May, 8.00pm > Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields
Thur 21 May, 8.00pm > Nalanda Buddhist Society, Serdang
Fri 22 May, 8.00pm > Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul
Sat 23 May, 8.30pm > Buddhist Gem Fellowship
Sun 24 May, 9.00am > Shah Alam Buddhist Association
Sun 24 May, 7.00pm > "Compassion-In-Action" Dinner
Mon 25 May, 8.00pm > FGS-BLIA, SS3
Tue 26 May, 8.00pm > Mahindarama Temple, Penang
Wed 27 May, 8.00pm > Kuching Buddhist Society
Thur 28 May, 8.00pm > Kuching Dhamma Vihara
Sat 30 May, 8.00pm > Singapore Buddhist Library

Letter from Buddhist Gem Fellowship

DINNER “COMPASSION IN ACTION”

Dear Friends in the Dhamma,

Warm greetings from Buddhist Gem Fellowship and Malaysia Desk Ladakh. As the Chairman of the Joint Organising Committee of the above function, I would like to extend an invitation for you to join us for dinner with Venerable Sanghasena from MIMC Ladakh as follows:

Date/Time: Sunday 24 May 2009 at 7.00 p.m.
Venue: Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre (1&2)

The main objective of the Dinner is to raise funds to support the exemplary work undertaken by Venerable Sanghasena at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC) Ladakh. The venerable had worked tirelessly in live-transforming projects in Ladakh. The campus he established is a virtual oasis in the sparse arid landscape outside Leh, the capital of Ladakh. He built schools for underpriviledged children in several places in Ladakh, monastery and nunnery for the training of monks and nuns, home for the aged and visually impaired, hospital, vocational training for youths, meditation facilities for international practitioners, and many more. Young children from destitute families in isolated villages now have the opportunity of studying in MIMC’s top performing schools, and some of whom had graduated from university.

Be a part of this Compassion in Action and help to transform lives in the Himalayas. MIMC needs funds to complete some of the building projects as well as to operate the campus activities. By buying or helping to sell the tickets, you will help to contribute to the much needed funds for these projects and activities.

• You can purchase a few tickets/tables for your family members, friends and even your staff. As the date of the dinner has been set two weeks after Wesak, it would be a lovely way to practice generosity taught by the Buddha by supporting this worthy and meritorious cause. Tickets are priced at RM500, RM300 and RM200.
• You can opt to make some contribution if you are unable to attend the dinner.

For your convenience, we are enclosing a reply slip. We look forward to your generous support to enable the Buddha Dhamma to flourish. Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact -

• Doris Choong : 012-311 0294
• Elaine Low : 013-352 7662
• Dolly Teoh : 019-356 8879

Thank you. May the blessings of the Triple Gem be with you and your family.

Yours sincerely,

Datuk Dr Victor Wee
President
Buddhist Gem Fellowship