Women Renunciants

05/11/2024

𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐕𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚 | 16 November 2024

We are thrilled to invite you to a half-day meditation retreat at Gotami Vihara which will be guided by Ven. Sumaṅgalā Bhikkhunī. Recharge and rejuvenate as you step away from the busyness of your daily activities. This is an opportunity to cultivate and deepen your meditation practice. Whether you are new to meditation or a seasoned one, this retreat welcomes participants of all levels.

To secure your spot, please register at your earliest convenience.

For registration, inquiries or donations, kindly contact Sis. Lai Sean at 019-650 1204.

Participants are welcome to bring a dish, fruits or desserts for lunch dāna offering.

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞
16 November 2024
8.30AM to 1PM

📍𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Gotami Vihara Society
71, Jalan Midah 2,
Taman Midah,
58000 Cheras, KL

08/09/2024

United Theravada Bhikkhunī Saṅgha International (UTBSI) and Maha Bodhi Society of India (MBSI) cordially invite all of you to attend a Webinar to celebrate the International Bhikkhunī Day on Sunday, 8 September 2024, 8pm Malaysia time.
Zoom link is in the poster🥰🥰🥰
Sādhu Sādhu Sādhu 🙏🙏🙏

It is on now🥰🙏

28/08/2024

Namo Buddhaya and Sukhi Hontu to all Dhamma Friends 🙏🙏🙏 🌷🌹🌺💕

Gotamī Vihāra will be holding an event on *Saturday, 31 August 2024* with the topic *"The Buddha as a Great Therapist"*
The speaker is *Sis Barbara Yen*

Sis Barbara will present, from A-Z the Social Issues that existed in Buddha's time & share the Buddha's responses to them as are found in the Suttas.

They show-case His excellent listening skills, love, compassion & wisdom in handling these issues.

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to join us in this event.

Mettacittena
Gotamī Vihāra Committee 🙏🙏🙏🌺🌹💕

30/07/2024

Pali-Sanskrit International Buddhist Community (PSIBC) Forum #3 presents:

Speaker 1: Ven. D.Gnanarathana Thero (Pāli tradition)
Speaker 2: Ven. Hyeju (Sanskrit tradition)
Speaker 3: Dr. Lobsang Tenzin Negi (Sanskrit tradition)
Speaker 4: Ven. Sumangala Bhikkhuni (Pāli tradition)
Moderator: Ven. Chun Yin

Topic: Skillful Means (Upāya-Kusala/Upāya-kaushalya) - Tailor My Life for My Goodness
Mode: Zoom On-Line
Date: 17th August 2024 (Saturday) 10.00am -12.00noon UTC+8

Event Info: https://palisanskrit.com/events/pf0824
Event Registration Form: https://forms.gle/Az72iVuZRfEjaH9AA
PSIBC Website: https://palisanskrit.com/

24/07/2024

Namo Buddhaya and Sukhi Hontu to all Dhamma Friends 🙏🙏🙏

Gotamī Vihāra will be holding an event on Saturday, 31 August 2024 with the topic "The Buddha as a Great Therapist".

The speaker is Sis. Barbara Yen.

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to join us in this event.

For registration, enquiries and donations, please contact Sis Ratanā Kumārī (Marie) at 017-6697830.

Mettacittena
Gotamī Vihāra Committee 🙏🙏🙏

01/04/2024

Sādhu Sādhu Sādhu 🙏🙏🙏

Invitation | 𝐏𝐢𝐧̣𝐝̣𝐚𝐩𝐚̄𝐭𝐚 (𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝) - 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚̄𝐝𝐚 𝐒𝐚̄𝐦𝐚𝐧̣𝐞𝐫𝐢̄ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 (𝐓𝐒𝐍𝐏) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 | 14 April 2024 (Sunday) 8AM

We joyfully invite all devotees and Dhamma friends to partake in the Piṇḍapāta (Alms Round) in conjunction with the 6th Theravāda Sāmaṇerī Novitiate Programme (TSNP) 2024. Please mark your calendar for this highly meritorious event and ensure you do not miss out! 🙏🤩

Examples of items that may be offered include:
• whole fruits, cooked food, bread, cakes, biscuits, nuts & seeds, packet drinks, oats, prunes etc
• toiletries including toothpaste, toothbrush, shavers, soaps, towels (brown or orange colour), dental floss
• health supplements/powder, vitamins, medicated ointment/oils, band aid/muscle plasters etc
• bottled honey, molasses, ginger powder etc
Please pack the items-to-be-offered individually.

Following the piṇḍapāta, all are welcome to join us for auspicious Blessings by the Saṅgha, a meaningful Dhamma Talk on “Merits of Giving” and joyous Sharing of Merits with the Devas and departed relatives.

Donations for the 6th TSNP can be made to:
Subang Jaya Buddhist Association
CIMB A/C No: 8003294666
Please indicate “TSNP” and your name.
For official receipts, please Whatsapp the transaction slip to Sis. Lily Low (010-771 9480).

📆 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞
14 April 2024 (Sunday)
8AM to 10AM – Piṇḍapāta
10AM to 11.30AM – Blessings, Dhamma Talk and Sharing of Merits

📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
1. The piṇḍapāta route starts from Subang Jaya Buddhist Association (SJBA), along Jalan SS 14/2 and heads towards Jalan SS 14/2a.
2. Blessings, Dhamma Talk and Sharing of Merits @ SJBA Shrine Hall

📞 𝐄𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲
SJBA Office: 010-771 9480 (Sis. Lily, Monday to Friday, 10am-5pm)
Whatsapp: 012-225 9003 (Bro. Peter, Monday to Friday, 5pm-10pm)
Email: [email protected]

27/03/2024

Sādhu Sādhu Sādhu Excellent Excellent Excellent 🙏🙏🙏

Invitation | 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚̄ 𝐒𝐚𝐧̇𝐠𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐃𝐚̄𝐧𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 | 21 April 2024

We are thrilled to invite all of you to Ariya Mahā Saṅghika Dāna 2024, to a day filled with joy, kindness and generosity, in support of the 1st Malaysian Theravāda Bhikkhuṇī Sīmā, Nunnery and Dhamma Training Centre.

This will be a profoundly auspicious event with 20 or more invited members of the Saṅgha (bhikkhus and bhikkhuṇīs) in attendance. The Buddha said that an offering made to the Saṅgha is incalculable and immeasurable, and in no way is a gift to a person individually ever more fruitful than an offering made to the Saṅgha.

We warmly welcome all generous devotees and Dhamma friends to participate in the following meritorious sponsorship and offerings:
1. Dāna to the Saṅgha & 8-course lunch (10 pax/table)

2. Brass Sutta Plates – sponsors will be able to inscribe names on the Sutta Plates which will eventually be enshrined in the 1st Malaysian Theravāda Bhikkhuṇī Sīmā, Nunnery and Dhamma Training Centre. Location of enshrinement (sponsors’ pick):
- Auspicious Blessings Buddha Hall (Main shrine hall)
- Dhammananda Wisdom Hall (Meditation hall)
- Bhikkhuṇī Sīmā Hall

The following Sutta Plates are available for sponsorship:
- Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta - RM5,000
- Ratana Sutta – RM1,118
- Sīvali Yantra (Chant for Prosperity) – RM388 and RM288
- Dhammapada – RM118

3. Saṅgha Robes and Requisites

4. Donation to Building Fund

Come and join us to meet the Saṅgha for a timely discussion of the Dhamma and glean words of wisdom from the bhikkhus and bhikkhuṇīs 😇. Inscribe Brass Sutta Plates for prosperity, peace and perfection ✨. Dedicate the merits accrued to our departed relatives and friends for Qing Ming 🙏.

Help us build the 1st Malaysian Theravāda Bhikkhuṇī Sīmā, Nunnery and Dhamma Training Centre 🙏✨. Every contribution counts, regardless of size. We sincerely thank all kind donors and supporters for your amazing generosity and invaluable contributions 🙏🙏🙏

For booking and enquiry, please contact:
Sis. Irene 019-320 7661
Sis. Jiyana Pan 011-3174 1343
Sis. Siew King 012-339 6538

Bank details:
Public Bank 3197596232
Ariya Vihara Buddhist Society KL & Sel

📆 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲
21 April 2024 (Sunday) 9.00 am – 1.00 pm

📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The Space Level 2, Menara Ken TTDI, KL
https://g.co/kgs/wVhB6H

”There are seven kinds of offerings made to the Saṅgha, Ananda.
One gives a gift to a Saṅgha of both (bhikkhus and bhikkhuṇīs) headed by the Buddha; this is the first kind of offering made to the Saṅgha.
One gives a gift to a Saṅgha of both (bhikkhus and bhikkhuṇīs) after the Tathāgata has attained final Nibbāna; this is the second kind of offering made to the Saṅgha.
One gives a gift to a Saṅgha of bhikkhus….One gives a gift to a Saṅgha of bhikkhuṇīs...One gives a gift, saying: ”Appoint so many bhikkhus and bhikkhuṇīs for me from the Saṅgha”….One gives a gift, saying: “Appoint so many bhikkhus for me from the Saṅgha”….One gives a gift, saying: “Appoint so many bhikkhuṇīs for me from the Saṅgha”….
….Even then, I say, an offering made to the Saṅgha is incalculable, immeasurable. And I say in no way is a gift to a person individually ever more fruitful than an offering made to the Saṅgha…”

- extracted from MN 142(7) Dakkhiṇāvibhanga Sutta (The Exposition of Offerings) translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi

14/03/2024

Let's take the opportunity to dāna , building a good foundation for our future Dhamma practice 🙏🙏🙏
Mettacittena 🪷🌹🌺🥰🥰🥰💞💖💝

Invitation for Donation | 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚̄𝐝𝐚 𝐒𝐚̄𝐦𝐚𝐧̣𝐞𝐫𝐢̄ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 (𝐓𝐒𝐍𝐏) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 (𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡) | 6 – 18 April 2024

The 6th Theravāda Sāmaṇerī Novitiate Programme (TSNP) will be held from 6 to 18 April 2024. This programme is a rare opportunity for female laity to experience the life of a renunciant & to practise the spiritual life with the guidance of respected Saṅgha teachers.

We sincerely invite you to contribute to this exceptionally meritorious programme. Your donation, regardless of the amount, will be warmly welcomed and greatly appreciated for a fruitful and successful programme. Our heartfelt thanks and deepest gratitude to all generous donors and kind supporters.

We welcome donations for the following:
• Sāmaṇerī robes, alms bowls and medicinal requisites
• Dāna for breakfasts and lunches
• Logistics, transport for piṇḍapāta (alms-round) & program materials
• General expenses

Please transfer your donation to:
Subang Jaya Buddhist Association
CIMB A/C No: 8003294666
Please indicate “TSNP” and your name.

📋 Donation Form: please click here https://bit.ly/TSNPdonationform

🖋 For official receipts, please Whatsapp the transaction slip to Sis. Lily Low (010-771 9480).

☎️ For Enquiries, please contact Sis. Bee Mi (016-275 9108).

We truly rejoice with your generosity. May you and your loved ones be blessed with good health & prosperity and realize the bliss of awakening soon.

Sādhu Sādhu Sādhu! 🙏🙏🙏

“SN1.42. Giving What?
A devatā:
“Giving what does one give strength?
Giving what does one give beauty?
Giving what does one give ease?
Giving what does one give sight?
Who is the giver of all?
Being asked, please explain to me.”

The Blessed One:
“Giving food, one gives strength;
Giving clothes, one gives beauty;
Giving a vehicle, one gives ease;
Giving a lamp, one gives sight."
“The one who gives a residence
Is the giver of all.
But the one who teaches the Dhamma
Is the giver of the Deathless.”
- Kiṁdadasutta - Translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi

09/03/2024

Sādhu Sādhu Sādhu 🙏🙏🙏

28/02/2024

Sukhihotha to all Dhamma friends in this group 🌹🌻🪷❤️💕🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
There will be a very noble program to be experienced for all women at SJBA on 6 to 18 April 2024. It is the 6th Theravāda Sāmaṇerī Novitiate Programme, where you can experience the life of a Sāmaṇerī, the renunciants temporarily.
Register now to avoid disappointment 🥰🥰🥰
Mettacittena,
6th TSNP Committee