Moments of 2018
JANUARY
06/01 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "The Space Between Thoughts"
by Anam Thubten.
10/01 Blessing of Poh Lian's new home and sangha get-together.
11/01 Lunch dana at Mandy's. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Public Talk, The magic of Awareness @
Buddhist Gem Fellowship (BGF) Centre from 8-10pm.
12/01 Morning nature walk and lunch @ Tanarimba.
Residential Meditation Retreat at Dharmata House.
12/01–17/01 This is Anam Thubten's sixth annual visit to Malaysia. PHOTOS
17/01 Dana dinner & Rinpoche’s teachings @ Mon Refugee Organisation. A short canopy walk at
KL Tower and a tea session before dinner. PHOTOS
19/01 A leisurely trip to Malacca. PHOTOS
20/01 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "Hear The Voice of Your Heart" by Anam Thubten.
22/01 DLP Session @ DH.
27/01 Guided meditation and dharma teaching "Our Hearts Already Know" by Anam Thubten.
28/01 Celebrating Cinly's birthday at Mid Summer Night's Dream, OUG. Magic trick performed
by the cafe owner. VIDEO
29/01 Farewell lunch @ Dharmata House for our Korean sanghas and Lama Jigme from Taiwan.
FEBRUARY
01/02 Heart Sutra practice @ Dharmata House, 8pm
10/02 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "The Ultimate Awakening" by Anam Thubten. Heart Sutra practice from 2-3pm
22/02 In celebration of the Lunar New Year and Buddha Nature, lets gather on the 7th day (初七) of CNY for a Sangha Reunion Dinner @ Dharmata House. Dinner will be served at 7pm. The Chant of Compassion & Lights Offering will start at 8.30pm. All are welcome.
24/02 Lunch and gathering at Jamie's shop, Plaza Damas.
MARCH
03/03 Daylong Retreat @ Tanarimba. Ganachakra after retreat. PHOTOS
10/03 Guided meditation and dharma sharing
17/03 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "The Wisdom of Impermanence" by Anam Thubten. Simple lunch will be served at 12.30.
24/02 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "A Water Bead On A Lotus Leaf" by Anam Thubten.
APRIL
07/04 Sitting meditation and dharma sharing themed "Be Poetic In Life". An afternoon of poem recitation (by Anam Thubten) & Appreciation.
14/04 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "All Is Well" by Anam Thubten. Lunch get-together at 1 pm.
21/04 Revision & discussion on DLP.
MAY
05/05 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "Lets Look Inside" by Anam Thubten.
12/05 Sitting meditation and dharma sharing. Post general election gratitude and sharing session.
19/05 Sitting meditation and dharma sharing.
26-27/05 Reconnecting To The Sacred Voice and The Great Mother Within. Much gratitude to YK and Lucy for opening up the space for Dharma. And also to all Sangha brothers and sisters for their time and effort to make the retreat more memorable. Lastly, a heart-felt team effort and spirit helped save a trapped car!! PHOTOS
Residential Retreat @ Rimbamama, Tanah Rimba
26/05 Saturday
11.00 - 11.45 Retreat Opening & Chanting
11.45 - 12.00 Break
12.00 - 12.45 Meditation
12.45 - 2.45 Lunch
2.45 - 3.45 Dharma Talk
3.45 - 4.00 Break
4.00 - 5.00 Meditation
5.00 - 5.15 Break
5.15 - 6.00 Dharma Talk
6.00 - 8.00 Dinner
8.00 - 9.30 Lights Offerings, Chanting & Songs Offering, Loving Kindness Meditation
27/05 Sunday
7.00 - 7.45 Walking Meditation
7.45 - 9.00 Breakfast
9.00 - 9.45 Chanting
9.45 - 10.00 Break
10.00 - 11.45 Dharma Talk
11.45 - 12.00 Break
12.00 - 12.45 Chanting, Retreat Closing & Dedication
29/05 WESAK DAY CELEBRATION @ DH PHOTOS
09.30 am to 11.30am House Cleaning (Karma Yoga /Purification of Body and Mind )
11.30 am to 12.30 Lights Offering & Chanting
01.00 pm Sangha, Family and Friends Get together Lunch
JUNE
02/06 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "The Enchantment of Reality" by Anam Thubten.
23/06 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "Doorway To Compassion" by Anam Thubten.
30/06 Meditation and Poems (Doha/Song of Realisation) appreciation. Let The Poets Speak Their Hearts!
JULY
02/07 Launching of the ebook (now a website), "A City Yogi's Journal" by Alex Leong. (www.cityyogi.xyz)
07/07 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "A Change In Perspective" by Anam Thubten.
09/07 Online DLP session at DH at 6 am.
14/07 Double birthday celebration! The birthday boy and girl: Viven and YK Wong. PHOTOS
21/07 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "Drop Into Your Mind" by Anam Thubten.
28/07 Movie sharing ~ «Seventy Seven Days»
A film based on true story of a man's lonely journey into the uninhabited area of Qiangtang for 77 days. An inner and unknown journey which goes beyond fear, hope and loneliness.
AUGUST
04/08 Guided meditation and dharma talk by Anam Thubten.
06/08 Online DLP session at DH at 6 am.
11/08 «THE TRUE SILENCE WITHIN»
A Daylong Retreat (8am to 6pm) at Dharmata House on 11/8/18 (Saturday). All are welcomed. Kindly check-in at least 15 minutes before the retreat starts at 8am.
18/08 Guided meditation and dharma talk "Practising Self Knowledge" by Anam Thubten.
24/08-03/09 Taiwan "Pilgrimage" trip (Brian, Viven, Chee Seng, Poh Lian and Alex) PHOTOS
SEPTEMBER
15/09 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "Unflinching Desire To Wake Up" by Anam Thubten. There will also be a DLP video sharing at 8 pm.
22/09 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "Take Life As Your Teacher" by Anam Thubten.
29/09 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "Journey To Your Heart" by Anam Thubten.
OCTOBER
06/10 Movie Sharing "Walk With Me" @ Dharmata House.
13/10 1.30 pm Mindful Eating experience @ Wabi Sabi Corner @ Dharmata House...The Taste of Here & Now.
20/10 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "Got Bodhiccitta" by Anam Thubten.
27/10 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "Out of Ego's Trance" by Anam Thubten.
NOVEMBER
06/11 Movie Sharing "Walk With Me" @ Dharmata House.
13/11 1.30 pm Mindful Eating experience @ Wabi Sabi Corner @ Dharmata House...The Taste of Here & Now.
20/11 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "Got Bodhiccitta" by Anam Thubten.
27/11 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "Out of Ego's Trance" by Anam Thubten.
DECEMBER
01/12 Taste The Fragrance of Emptiness. Guided meditation and book sharing.
08/12 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "Castles on The Sand" by Anam Thubten.
22/12 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "In Love with Life" by Anam Thubten.
29/12 Guided meditation and dharma talk titled "The Bird of Awareness" by Anam Thubten.
