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Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Committee GB
Mrs. Kamla Chumber (General Secretary) Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Committee GB London : Member of Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Committee GB, Mr. Atma Ram Jakhu and Mrs. Vidya Jakhu with the family members offered Kathina Offering of Robes to the Sangha on Sunday 11th November, at the Dr. Ambedkar Buddhist Centre, Upper Zoar Street, Pennfields, WV3 OJH. It was an overall success due mainly to all, and we thank all who participated on the auspicious day members, supporters and family. We hope to see you all next year. Next year Kathina will be offered by Mr. & Mrs. Shadi Lal Sallan and family & once again thanks to all. Posted on www.ambedkartimes.com (December 12, 2007) |
Shri Guru Ravidas Temple Burlington (Toronto) Canada
Welcomes to Bhante Chanderbodhi Ji Bhante Ji will deliver a religious sermon for the sangat of Guru Ghar On Sunday October 28, 2007. All are invited to come to Shri Guru Ravidas Temple Burlington (Toronto) Canada. Courtesy of: Indian Buddhist Society Toronto, Canada Posted on October 25, 2007 |
Punjab Buddhist Society Punjab, India Celebrating Kathina at
Takshila Maha Buddha Vihara, Ludhiana, Punjab, India On November 25, 2007, 11:00am – 5:00pm Ludhiana: Participating Buddhist Monks: Bhante Bodhi Pallo (Aurangabad, India), Bhante Devind (U.P., India), Sponsoring upasaks: D.D. Ahir (Telford, England), Rattan Lal Sampla (Germany), S.L. Ghinda (Scotland), also supported by: Punjab Buddhist Society UK (England) Indian Buddhist Society Toronto, Canada
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Kathina ceremony performed at
Toronto: - Kathina Robe offering is one of the most meritorious activities in Buddhism. All monks must have to observe the Vassa, living at one monastery for three months during rainy season. The monks who fulfill the Vassa retreat without breaking and performed Pavarana at the end are able to accept Kathina Robe. There are two ceremonies in Kathina offering. One is the Kathina robe is offered to Bhikkhu Sangha as a whole and second, the Sangha selects an individual Monk to offer the Kathina robe. This year at the Indian Buddhist Temple Establish under Ambedkar Mission Toronto monks has successfully completed the vassa. Mr. & Mrs. Banta Ram Jakhu sponsored this year Kathina ceremony event with his family. All other family friends and members supported the ceremony by helping them. Program was started at 11:00 AM by performing the Buddha Puja. Bhante Gyanosri, Resident Monk of the Temple, Ven. U. Wimala (Mahadhamik Burmese Temple), Ven. Vireak Phom (Cambodian Temple) and Ven. Nil Choeun (Combodian Temple) performed this ceremony. After the Puja, all the devotees offered lunch to the monks. All other devotees enjoyed the lunch when the Ven Monks finished their lunch. Ven. Ahangama Rathanasiri Thero, Ven. Udupihille Wimalabuddhi, Ven. Tissa Nalaka of Toronto Mahavihara Society joined the ceremony at 01:30 PM. Traditional robe offering ceremony was performed and Bhante Rathanasiri Thero explained the significance of this event, which is celebrated only once a year. All the Monks present performed prayer and chanting on this occasion. Communities form Bangla Desh, Indonesia, Balmik Sabha and Guru Ravi Dass Sabha Ontario also participated in the ceremony. Anand Balley General Secretary Thank to all Family and Dhamma Friend Posted on www.ambedkartimes.com (December 1, 2007) |
Indian Buddhist Society Toronto Sets to create History in Toronto with Gurudwaras R. K. Oshoraj Toronto:- During Bhante Chanderbodhi Ji’s recent trip to Canada; Indian Buddhist Society Toronto arranged Bhante Ji’s visit for two Guru Ravidas Temples in Toronto: one in Toronto and the other one in Burlington (Toronto) which creates history for the first time that a Buddhist Monk shared religious excerpts with the gurudwara sangat (audience). Bhante Ji’s pravachan (sermon) was warmly received by the audience in both gurudwaras. One of the many similarities was touched by Bhante Ji to prove the common religious message of Buddha and Shri Guru Ravidass Ji’s Gurbani about the welfare of all (Sarvjan Hitaye, Sarvjan Sukhaye and Sarbat Da Bhalaa). Sangat was heartily appreciative of Bhante Ji for taking time from his short and busy schedule to spend some time with them in the gurudwara. Presidents of both Guru Ravidas Temples in Toronto are two real brothers: Mr. Ram Sandhi and Mr. Harmesh Sandhi. Both presidents received Bhanteji with great devotion and respect. Sangat of both gurudwaras respected Bhante Ji as a religious symbol of Buddhism and paid their respects. We also appreciate the efforts of Bhai Shaminder Singh Ji of Guru Ghar Burlington (Toronto) to make it happen for Burlington Shri Guru Ravidass Guru Ghar. The management committee of Indian Buddhist Society Toronto is indebted to both management committees of gurudwaras for joining hands to create history by having a Buddhist Monk first time in the Gurudwaras to share the common religious message for the welfare of the humanity. Posted on November 15, 2007 |
Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony
Successfully celebrated in UK Ven. S. M. Sujano 
Along the speakers was venerable Dr. W. Kassapa Mahathera, the abbot of Birmingham Buddhist Maha Vihara and president of the international Buddhist Relief Organization to whom we express deep gratitude and thanks for his support and help for flourishing of society. Many thanks also to Rob Marris MP for making the effort to attend, for his encouraging words and for donating a robe to the venerable sangha. And also thanks to Cllr. Elias Mattu and Cllr. John Reynolds for making the effort to attend the function and offering the robes to the monks. Mr. Chanan Chahal vice president of PBSUK and Mr. Malkiat Singh Bahal also gave short information concerning Buddhist situation in India and PBS UK’s success to establish monk’s training centre (Takshila Maha Buddha Vihara/Seema) in Ludhiana Punjab, India. They also invite all the members and supporters of PBSUK to come forward and continue their support and help for the development of Buddhadhamma in India as the wish of ‘Baba Saheb Ambedkar’ to make India into Buddhist country as it was. This year’s programme became more colourful with the children’s presentations and Thai entertainments. All the audience were attracted and kept deep concentration on Miss Shachi Ashok Chakravorti from London’s recitation of such a wonderful Buddhist chanting, followed by loving kindness (Metta Bhavana) chanting by Master Shrey Ashok Chakravorti. Audience were also enjoyed flute music played by Miss Anisha Payne from Wolverhampton and Miss Kimaya Midha read her poetry, which was especially composed for this ceremony. All the participants were greatly entertained with Thai group’s singing and dancing, which was leaded by Mrs Dao. We are also grateful and thanks to her for bringing sound system for our ceremony too. And also thanks to Mrs Bee for being moderator for this session. Our gratitude is due to Ven. Chander bodhi, the president of the PBS UK. The widespread support of this event and the rapid growth of the PBS owe much to his energy and whole-hearted commitment. Further, with a hearty thanks to all individuals, organizations and associations whose endeavours contribution to such a memorable day. The programme was conducted by Ven. Sujan a resident monk at PBSUK. With the power of triple gem, all your generosity in making an offering on this occasion come together and May these merits bring you happiness, strength and wisdom. Posted on November 07, 2007 |
Organized a Seminar on Buddhism in Toronto Report by: R. K. Oshoraj On October 27, 2007, A Buddhist Seminar was organized by Indian Buddhist Society Toronto, Canada to raise funds for Takshila Maha Buddha Vihara Ludhiana, Panjab, India. Seminar was presided over by well known Punjabi Buddhist Monk Venerable Chander Bodhi Ji of Punjab Buddhist Society UK. Indian Buddhist Society Toronto is the first organization to dare to invite thoughts on the most sentimental and emotional topic of religion in today’s age which most of the organizations hesitate to touch. Thoughts on various aspects of religion were shared by speakers and Bhante Ji explained the importance of religion in everyday life; in specific to Buddhism. Baba Sahib Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s thoughts on religion were also shared by speakers. General consensus agreed to have a need of religion for the individuals and the society regardless of which part of the globe they habitat. First time in Toronto’s history, it was a unique seminar on Buddhism by the Indian Buddhists. Audience was encouraged to ask questions to clarify the information with the speakers after their speech. Basically, it was an interactive seminar. The credit goes to the supporters and the team members of Indian Buddhist Society Toronto, Canada to put together such a tremendous event. Program was organized in Pine Valley Banquet Hall in Toronto. Hall was decorated with flowers, the banners of Indian Buddhist Society Toronto and portraits of Lord Buddha along with statues of various colors and sizes. Several candles of different fragrances were lit in the hall before observing tri-sharan and panch-sheel. Program started with Buddhist Prayer performed by Bhante Chander Bodhi Ji. Various local organizations participated in the program and supported financially. Lots of members of other organizations volunteered for help. Indian Buddhist Society Toronto appreciates their compassionate support. Various well known local personalities shared their views in the seminar. They were: Mr. Kashmir Singh, Dr. Kewal Kailay, Mr. Darbara Singh, Mr. Jagir Bance, Mr. Sukhdev Thaper, Mr. Nirmal Sallan and Mr. Dev Bhatti. Dr. Kewal Kailay shared his thoughts on what is a religion, why do we need a religion and what is important in a religion. He was of the opinion that a religion must possess equality and fraternity for its followers. People must flourish in their religion and become caring citizens over time in the society. Mr. Darbara Singh, with a great compassion, shared his thoughts on Buddhism. He also dared all to learn and practice religion at their own. Mr. Singh spoke from his heart and with self experience of Dhamma. I must mention here that Mr. Singh was always a religious person though he commended the way of Buddhism which taught him how to practice Dhamma. His thoughts were very inspiring and he concluded his speech by declaring himself to be a practicing Buddhist. Mr. Jagir Bance expressed his thoughts on social equality and wanted to see a casteless society all around the world. He appreciated efforts of Indian Buddhist Society Toronto to organize such programs where community gets a chance to sit together and discuss common issues. Mr. Nirmal Sallan also emphasized to follow Baba Sahib’s way to help improve the social status of our community and appreciated chance to share his thoughts in such program. Mr. Sukhdev Thaper and Mr. Dev Bhatti also shared their views. Mr. Kashmir Singh made his efforts to participate in the program even thought he had other engagements as well. As usual, he inspired all to work hard and make all your dreams come true either those are financial, social or religious since we live in the part of the world where no dream is impossible to achieve. All speakers were not afraid of presenting their thoughts openly about religion. They all agreed that each individual does need a religion that treats everyone equal and fair. Religion must help an individual to become a better citizen of the society it lives in. Religion also gives an identity to its followers. Bhante Chander Bodhi Ji concluded the program. Of course, he gave his Dhamma Talk on Buddhism. He inspired all to live a blissful life where ever we are and that will help us and others around us to have a blissful life too. Bhante Ji also expressed to have the right understanding of the religious scriptures. There are times when we are explained different meanings of the religious scriptures by different people and it’s in everyone’s interest to have the right understanding of the religion/dhamma. We must try to understand the Dhamma message of Lord Buddha which is for the welfare of the whole humanity not for any individual alone (Sarvjan Hitay Sarvjan Sukhay). Mr. Parkash Rahul (President: Indian Buddhist Society Toronto) thanked the audience for their financial support and presence. On behalf of Indian Buddhist Society Toronto, he gave commitment to organize more programs in the future to spread Buddhism and Baba Sahib’s message to make India a Buddhist country. Snacks and soft drinks were served throughout the program and a delicious vegetarian dinner was also served in a beautifully decorated banquet hall. I had the honor to facilitate the seminar. Posted on November 03, 2007 |
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Invite you to Celebrate Kathina Day Offering of Robes to the Sangha On: Sunday 11 thNovember Time: 10-30am to 4.00pm At the: Dr. Ambedkar Buddhist Centre, Upper Zoar Street , Pennfields, Wolverhampton , WV3 OJH In Buddhist tradition, a full moon day in July marks the beginning of the rainy season. This season is also known as Wassana Reetu or Wassana Kala. During this period, the Buddhist Laity invite Venerable Monks to stay at a dwelling (usually a Buddha Vihara) for three months to preach the Dhamma. The laity attend to the general needs of the Venerable Monks and listen to the Dhamma on a daily basis. The rainy season lasts for three months and comes to end on full moon day in October. This marks the beginning of Kathina when the laity offer the Sacred Cheevra (orange robe) to the Venerable Monks. Kathina comes to end on full moon day in November. Kathina Ceremony to be conducted by Ven. Dr. Sri Sumana from London. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this programme with friends, families and relatives. Kathina Offering this year will be offered by Mr Atma Ram Jakhu and Mrs Vidya Jakhu along with their family, devotee friends, relatives, members and supporters, at the Dr. Ambedkar Buddhist Centre. Those who wish to offer Robes to the Sangha (Venerable Monks) may contact Mr Tarsem Kaul in advance on Mobile 07800815296 or 01902 650125. Each Robe costing £25.00 each. Those who wish to offer food to the Sangha, please arrive at the Buddha Vihara before 11.00am . Programme 10-45am Lighting Candles, Joss-sticks, Puja, Five Precepts, 11-00am Chanting, 11-30am Offering lunch to Sangha, 12-00am Lunch for lay-devotees, 1-00pm Offering of Kathina Robes, by Mr A R Jakhu and Lay- Devotees, 2-00pm Dhamma sermon by Venerable Monks, 3-00pm Dhamma sermon by Lay Devotees, 3-45pm Blessings and close with tea and refreshments. For further information please contact Buddha Vihara on 01902 715094 or Mrs. Kamla Chumber on 07817483471 Posted on Nov. 1, 2007 |
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Invites you to Celeberate Kathina-Mela on Sunday 25th Nov. 2007, Being organized at Kathina is a sacred Festival of Buddhist. The Buddhist Monks restart their social journeys for enlightening the humanity after a stay of three month rainy season in Buddha Vihara. The Cheevars are donated on this event to Buddhist Monks by the philanthropists. In Region of Doaba in Heart of Buddhist Land Punjab, Kathina Festival is being organized for the first time in the history of Punjab. Sponsored by First President of Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Committee of Great Britain, Wolverhampton, U.K. Mr. Darshan Lal Jassal, who donating more than One Crore rupees to Dr. Ambedkar Buddhist Resource Centre, Punjab, Mr. Roop Lal Jassal UK, Sarwan Dass Jassal and family. Programme Panchsheel Flag Ceremony: 10-30 a.m Sermons by monks: 11-00 to 12-30 Participating Buddhist Clergy and Scholars 1. Bhikhu Farha Maha Sambhoon, U.K. 2. Bhikhu Anand Dev Mahathero, U.P. 3. Bhikhu Yash Kashpayan, U.P. 4. Bhikhu Jagta Nand, Punjab. 5. Bhikhu Gian Rattan Thero, Agra. 6. All India Bhikhu Maha Sangh. 7. Hon'ble D. C. Ahir, Delhi, 8. Dr. S. L. Virdi Advocate 9. Dr. Seva Singh (Retd.Professor) Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar Dr. Ambedkar Buddhist Resource Centre under construction by Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Committee of Great Britain will provide following benefits and facilities to the society at large: 1. Man is suffering due to ignorance.School, Technical and Vocational Education and Library for enlightening the society. 2. Dispensary, Anti-Drug ediction and Eye Camps for better health. 3. Computer and Sewing Education for end of unemployment. 4. Community Centre for Social Functions and Seminars. 5. Endeavors for the fulfillment of noble vision of making India Pro Buddhist and Mission of Dr. Baba Sahib Ambedkar. Invitees: Raj Kumar Paul, President; Ram Parkash Jakhu, Cashier, and Members, (Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Committee of Great Britain) Wolverhampton,U.K. Dr. Ambedkar Buddhist Resource Centre (Working Group), Ph: - Centre: 01823 288599, Committee: 00441902715094, SENT BY DR. S. L. VIRDI Posted on Oct. 17, 2007 |
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Kathina celebration by Punjab Buddhist Society UK Kathina Robe offering is one of the most meritorious activities in Buddhism. All monks must have to observe the Vassa, living at one monastery for three months during rainy season. The monks who fulfil the Vassa retreat without breaking and performed Pavarana at the end are able to accept Kathina Robe. There are two ceremonies in Kathina offering. One is the Kathina robe is offered to Bhikkhu Sangha as a whole and second, the Sangha selects an individual Monk to offer the Kathina robe. This year at the centre of PBSUK three monks has successfully completed the vassa. Every year, Punjab Buddhist Society UK celebrates this Kathina Ceremony with joy and happy. The society invites all communities and organizations; English, Indian, Thai, Burmese etc to join on this auspicious occasion of Kathina Robe offering. Thus, all are humbly invited to participate on this meritorious Kathina Robe offering ceremony. Everyone can make offering as you like or if you would like to make any special offerings please contact to: Mr. Harbans Lal Virdee at: 02085 752348 / 07956918053, Ven. Chander Bodhi at: 01902 656665 / 07733412317, This year’s main Kathina Robe is sponsored by Mr. Harbans Lal, Mrs. Sumitra Virdee and Family from Southall at 11:00 am Gathering at the centre, Observation of Sila, 11:30 am Offering Lunch to Venerable Monks, 12:00 am Lunch for lay devotees, 1:00 pm Dhamma talks on Kathina in English/Hindi/Punjabi, 2:00 pm Offering Kathina Robes and Pha Pa to the Venerable Sangha, 3:15 pm Cultural programme (Thai and Indian communities), 4.15 pm Vote of Thanks by Ven. Chander Bodhi, Blessing and Anumodana, Tea and Refreshment programme. Posted on October 22, 2007 |
Dear Friends in the dhamma, On behalf of all the members of the PUNJAB BUDDHIST SOCIETY UK would like to invite you to a very special BUDDHAMARGA gathering at the vihara on the above date. We will be privileged to be addressed by a very distinguished teacher of Buddhist Philosophy and meditation on a subject relevant to all of us. Short biography of Ven. Sayadaw Jnanapurnik Mahasthavir Posted on Oct. 17, 2007 |
ABS Temple Sacramento Since the time of the Buddha, each year at the end of the three-month of Rainy Retreat (Vas), the monks and lay community of each Theravada Buddhist Temple gather to celebrate the making of merit in the previous three months. The significant part of the ceremony is the offering of a specially prepared robe to the Maha Sangha. It is also the day to shower the Temple with gifts and supplies to be used by the monks throughout the following year. This ceremony is performed only once a year at each Theravada temple in the world. It is a truly joyful occasion, one that gives devotees the opportunity to make offerings and to improve the richness of the relationship between the lay people and the Sangha. This year about fifteen monks and nuns have been invited to celebrate the Kathina Ceremony with ABS members and friends. Saturday evening, October 20: The most auspicious part of the evening is the Ceremonial Chanting of the specially selected teachings of the Buddha. This will include the Dhammacakka Sutta (First Sermon of the Buddha) and the Atanatiya Sutta recited by monks in age-old traditional melody. Special Chanting Chamber (Mandapa) will be erected as a symbol of veneration to Dhamma. Listeners are expected to focus on the sound silently throughout the recitation. The ceremony is organized mainly to bring good health and prosperity to all those who help the temple and their loved ones. Please be at the temple before 6:00 P.M. Sunday, October 21: Kathina Celebration begins very early in the morning when lay followers bring the material needed to prepare the Kathina Robe and offer it to Sangha. The cloth is carefully cut and sewn by the lay followers with the help of the monks. The finished Kathina Robe will be ready by mid-day to be offered. This robe together with other gift articles prepared by lay followers will be ceremonially offered to the Sangha immediately after lunch. Lunch will be served to everyone. If you are attending from afar please plan to arrive at the temple before 10:30 A.M. The main sponsor of Kathina Ceremony this year is Mr. & Mrs. Bouttry Janetvilay and their family of Richmond, California. Traditionally, sponsoring a Kathina Ceremony is regarded as a great privilege and as one of the most meritorious deeds that lay followers can perform. If you wish to sponsor a Kathina in the future year, please contact Ven. Shantha, the abbot of the temple, for registration. The monks and the Dayaka Sabha (body of members) of ABS Temple warmly invite you, your family and friends to attend the ceremony on both Saturday and Sunday to benefit from the activities.May the Triple Gem shower blessings upon you for good health and happiness. Monks and the Dayaka Sabha Kathina Ceremony Schedule Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007 06:00 P.M. Buddha Pooja, 06:30 P.M. Refreshment for every one, 07:00 P.M. Ceremonial Pirith chanting, 10:15P.M. Distribution of Pirith Water and Threads Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007 To participate in the food offering, please contact one of the following organizers: Ramani (916-332 9515), Jayantha (916-375-1780), Kamini (196-372-6629), Gayatri (209-832-3818) Kathina Ceremony day can be called the Annual Dana day. Dana, generosity is the most fundamental practice of the Buddhist life. By maintaining a temple and supporting Sangha all of you are participating in Dhamma Dana, the gift (Dana) that excels all other gifts. Temple is a place where many people find solace whether they are happy or sad. Even your small contribution to maintain the temple and carryout its services will help ease the financial burden of those who regularly contribute. Kathina Ceremony is a wonderful opportunity for all of you to contribute generously and be benefited by it here and hereafter. Posted on October 11, 2007 |
NIAGARA FALLS CANADA ONE OF THE SEVEN WONDERS OF CANADA
Photos and report by: Raj Kumar Oshoraj Niagara Falls is around 12000 years old natural wonder of Canada and it is at the border of America and Canada. Niagara Falls is located about 130 kilometers to the west of Toronto on Niagara River . Over one million bathtubs of water flowing every minute in these falls. What an exciting place to be at, when the temperature is above normal in summer! Members of Indian Buddhist Society Toronto, Canada went to see Niagara Falls last weekend and also visited Ten Thousand Buddha Temple to receive Lord Buddha's blessings. As the name of the temple states number of Buddhas; in fact, there are ten thousand statues of Lord Buddha in various postures and sizes in the temple. Each floor of seven story temple repesents seven life stages of Lord Buddha. We encourage everyone to visit this temple when ever you are in Niagara Falls. Posted on August 01, 2007 |
ASALHA PUJA DAY CELEBRATED
IN WOLVERHAMPTON (UK) Sujan Asalha puja day or known as either Sangha day or Dhammacakkappavatana day is another important day of Buddhism was celebrated at 83 Lea Road , Wolverhampton on 30 July 2007 at evening. A number of devotees were attended to the function. The function started from observing five precepts from Ven. Chander Bodhi, a president of PBS UK . Ven. Sujan, Ven. Tejwant were present. Ven. Tejwant introduced brief introduction of Asalha purnima and concept of ultimate happiness of nibbana. Ven. Chander Bodhi also gave a Dhamma Talks on introduction, important and necessary of Asalha Puja day in Buddhism and for the modern soceity. Further, he explained the lay people's duties on this particular day too. The function was end with short meditation and blessings from the monks and refreshment for all. Forwarded by Mr. R. K. OSHORAJ **************** Posted on August 01, 2007 |
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