Dato’ Ir. Ang Choo Hong, DSPN, JSD, KSD, PPT, is the author of "Perspectives of

Buddhism" , "Religious Life in Contemporary Society", "For the Love of Buddhism "

and "Little Stories of a Great Monk". His later book is “I Speak the Truth”.

Dato’ Ir. Ang is currently the President of Malaysian Buddhist Research Society,

Advisor of Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia, Chairman of Yayasan Belia

Buddhist Malaysia. He served for several years in the Malaysian Consultative Council

of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism as committee member and

vice chairman.

Dato’ Ang holds a B. Eng (Hon) degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, a Master

of Science (Engineering ) degree from Universiti Malaysia , a Diploma in

Management Science from National Institute of Public Administration and a certificate

in Oil Hydraulic Engineering from Kitakyushu International Centre (Japan).

For Information : Kevin Ooi (019-218 7688) or guanchoo@gmail.com

Date : 18th JAN 2015 | Time : 9.00 am | Venue : L4 Meditation Hall

Socially-Engaged

Buddhism

What is socially engaged Buddhism and meaning of engage? How should Buddhists engage in public issues and public policies?

Speaker: Dato Ang Choo Hong

Bhante Ayagama Siri Yasassi Thero is from Sri Lanka. He was

ordained in 1994 at Sri Poorvarama Dharmavijaya Pirivena

Kalutara, under the Most Ven. Dediyawala Devasumana

Nayaka Thero & Ven. Prof. Neluwe Sumanawansa Thero,

when he was 10 years old. He completed his Basic monastic

education at the Temple where he ordained and higher studies

from Vidyodaya Pirivena, Colombo, obtaining Royal Pandith

Degree and Golden Medal in Memory of The King

Choolalankarone of Thailand which is offered to the student

with highest marks in the year. He has received higher

ordination in 2004 obtaining the tittle "SIRI" which is offered

by Siyam Nikaya Kotte Chapter for most educated Samanera

in the Year. Bhante has practiced Meditation from forest

temple, Kinithulawa in Sri Lanka.

Bhante has graduated with B.A. degree in Pali with a 1st class

from the University of Kelaniya in 2008 with Golden Medal for

the best student in the year and M.A degree in Pali from Sri

Lanka Buddhist and Pali University. He is doing research in

Abhidhamma for M.Phil. at the University of Kelaniya.

Bhante Yasassi is a Teacher in Pali and Sanskrit for Monastic

education being vice principal of Thakshila Pirivena-

Kaduwela since 2004 till 2011. He is a Visiting Lecturer and

Temporary Lecturer in both Universities from 2009 to 2013.

Speaker: Ven Yasassi

For Information : Kevin Ooi (019-218 7688) or guanchoo@gmail.com

Sutta Study (Continuation)

Bhante Ayagama Siri Yasassi Thero is from Sri Lanka. He was ordained in 1994 at Sri Poorvarama Dharmavijaya

Pirivena Kalutara, under the Most Ven. Dediyawala Devasumana Nayaka Thero & Ven. Prof. Neluwe Sumanawansa

Thero, when he was 10 years old. He completed his Basic monastic education at the Temple where he ordained and

higher studies from Vidyodaya Pirivena, Colombo, obtaining Royal Pandith Degree and Golden Medal in Memory of

The King Choolalankarone of Thailand which is offered to the student with highest marks in the year. He has

received higher ordination in 2004 obtaining the tittle "SIRI" which is offered by Siyam Nikaya Kotte Chapter for

most educated Samanera in the Year. Bhante has practiced Meditation from forest temple, Kinithulawa in Sri Lanka.

Bhante has graduated with B.A. degree in Pali with a 1st class from the University of Kelaniya in 2008 with Golden

Medal for the best student in the year and M.A degree in Pali from Sri Lanka Buddhist and Pali University. He is

doing research in Abhidhamma for M.Phil. at the University of Kelaniya. Bhante Yasassi is a Teacher in Pali and

Sanskrit for Monastic education being vice principal of Thakshila Pirivena- Kaduwela since 2004 till 2011. He is a

Visiting Lecturer and Temporary Lecturer in both Universities from 2009 to 2013.

For Information : Kevin Ooi (019-218 7688) or guanchoo@gmail.com

A year of Sutta Study

with Ven. YasassiDates 25th JAN 2015 8th MAR 2015 26th APR 2015 31st MAY 2015 28th JUN 2015 26th JUL 2015 30th AUG 2015 13th SEP 2015

Time: 9.00 am

Venue: L4 Meditation Hall

Visu Teoh has been practising Buddhist meditation and

following the Buddha’s Teachings since 1982. He was

born on the island of Penang in Malaysia, in 1953. He

was a journalist for 12 years and a Buddhist monk

(Visuddhacara) for 17 years before he returned to the

lay life in 2003. He trained as a monk with several

meditation masters, notably Sayadaw U Pandita,

Sayadaw U Lakkhana, Sayadaw U Jatila and Ven

Sujiva.

He is married to Barbara Grey who is German and for

some years now they have been dividing their time

between Penang and Europe. Visu leads metta and

vipassana retreats wherever he is invited. He is the

author of several books including “Curbing Anger

Spreading Love,” “Drinking Tea Living Life: Applying

Mindfulness in Everyday Life and Critical Times”,

“Loving and Dying” and “Hello with Love and Other

Meditations” and “Metta Meditation and Positive

Attitudes.”

Visu’s emphasis in his teaching is on the integration of

the Dhamma in everyday life while on our journey

towards Enlightenment. Visu stresses the importance of

living lightly, happily, peacefully, and joyfully in the

present moment while striving towards the final goal of

Nibbana – the end of greed, hatred, and delusion.

How can we be more loving, kind and gentle to ourselves and others?

Come join us for a meaningful weekend on April 4 and 5 to practise

Lovingkindness (Metta) meditation and discuss how we can

strengthen the beautiful qualities of love, kindness, compassion, and

wisdom in us.

Our meditation workshop and discussion will be led by Visu Teoh, a

highly experienced meditation teacher who combines a background of

17 years as a Buddhist monk together with practical experience of

applying the teachings in daily life as a spouse, home-maker and lay

teacher since he disrobed 12 years ago.

Visu leads Lovingkindness and Insight (Vipassana) meditation retreats

mostly in Europe and Hong Kong these days.

Metta meditation is the cultivation of lovingkindness through the

continuous generating of wholesome thoughts and well wishes

towards oneself, loved ones, friends, acquaintances, difficult ones and

all beings in general.

The meditation weakens anger and strengthens goodwill in us. It also

calms, gladdens, uplifts and heals the mind and heart while promoting

loving, kind, friendly and harmonious relationships with our loved

ones and all the people in our life.

Visu will guide us in doing the meditation in both the sitting and

walking posture besides discussing and answering questions on the

practice. In addition to Metta, Visu will discuss the complementary

practices of Compassion, Appreciative Joy, and Equanimity which

together with Metta are called the Four Divine Abidings

(brahmaviharas) by the Buddha.

For more information on Visu and his teachings, please visit his

website at www.visuteoh.net.

Metta retreat, Ireland 2014

Venue: Meditation Hall (L4) Fees: RM 20 + Dana for teacher

Saturday, April 4, 2015

9:00am : Introduction and guided Metta session

10:00am : Walking and sitting metta practice

12:30pm : Lunch

1:45pm : Discussion, Q & A on metta practice

2:15pm : Sitting and walking metta practice

5:00pm : Dhamma Talk, Q & A

6:00pm : End of first day of practice

Enquiries: Kevin Ooi (019) 218 7688 guanchoo@gmail.com

Lovingkindness (Metta)

Meditation Weekend

Sunday, April 5, 2015

9:00am : Puja

9:30am : Dhamma Talk:

The Four Divine Abidings + Q & A

11:00am : Sitting and walking metta practice

12:30pm : Lunch

1:45pm : Sitting and walking metta practice

5:00pm : Closing Talk & sharing

6:00pm : Conclusion of retreat

conducted by Bro Rob Moult

Rob was practising Zen in Canada. When Rob moved

to Asia 27 years ago, he switched to Theravada. Rob

started attending Brickfields when he moved to KL 23

years ago. For the past 15 years, Rob has been teaching

Abhidhamma on Sunday mornings at Brickfields.

Venue: Meditation Hall (L4)

Fees: RM 25 (Lunch and tea break)

Enquiries: Kevin Ooi (019) 218 7688

guanchoo@gmail.com

8th August (Saturday)09:00 - 10:30: Introduction, Q&A

10:30 - 11:00: Tea break

11:00 - 12:30: Mental states, Q&A

12:30 - 13:30: Lunch

13:30 - 15:00: Mental factors, Q&A

15:00 - 15:30: Tea break

15:30 - 17:00: Matter, Q&A

9th August (Sunday)09:00 - 11:00: Puja + Dharma

talk: Introduction to the

Visuddhimagga

11:00 - 12:30: Conditions, Q&A

12:30 - 13:30: Lunch

13:30 - 15:00: Processes, Q&A

15:00 - 15:30: Tea break

15:30 - 17:00: 31 Planes, Q&A