Aloka House Sabah

Metta Round The World (2nd Session) on 6th February 2012, 7pm

2012-01-30T18:35:00.002+08:00

In conjunction with the Chap Goh Mei celebration, there will be a Metta session with Sis. Sumangala on

Date: 6 February 2012 (Monday)
Time: 7 pm
Venue: Aloka House Sabah

For more information, please check http://mettaroundtheworld.org.
Don't wait, sign up for "Compassionate Love Practice".

Hope to see you there. With Metta

Introductory Programme in Understanding Buddhism starting on the 12 February 2012

2012-01-30T18:08:00.004+08:00

Aloka House Sabah will be conducting the Introductory Programme in Understanding Buddhism for those new to Buddhism and would like to know more. Suitable for Beginners of all ages.

This programme will be conduct over seven (7) sessions.
Medium of instruction: English.
This programme is free.

To register simply, email (alokasabah@gmail.com) or sms the following details:
1. Name:
2. Contact: Mobile or Email address (where we can reach you)

For more information, please contact the above mentioned person.
Thank you.

Be Happy & Well.

Happy Chinese New Year 2012

2012-01-21T13:42:00.004+08:00

Aloka House Sabah wishes all a Happy, Peaceful, Healthy and Successful Year of the Dragon 2012.

In conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration, there will be the following activities at Aloka House Sabah:

New Year Eve Puja
Date: 22 January 2012 (Sunday)
Time: 9am
Venue: Aloka House
Activities include Puja (Chanting), Metta session, Buddhist Hymn Singing

New Year Puja
Date: 23 January 2012 (Monday)
Time: 9am
Venue: Aloka House
Activities include Puja (Chanting), Metta session, Buddhist Hymn Singing

All are invited.

For those travelling during this festive, be safe.
May the Triple gem blessed you and your loved always.

Dhamma Talks by Ajahn Brahm on the 28th - 30th November 2011, Kota Kinabalu

2011-10-23T22:00:00.009+08:00

Aloka House Sabah is pleased to announce that Ajahn Brahmavamso Mahathera (lovingly known to most as Ajahn Brahm) will be visiting Kota Kinabalu from 28th to 30th November 2011. During his visit, we are organising the following public talks and sessions which we sincerely invite you and your family and friends to attend.

28th November 2011, (Monday)

Public Talk
Title: Finding the Meaning of Life
Date: 28th November 2011, Monday
Time: 8pm (registration starts at 7.15pm)
Venue: Sabah Trade Centre, Kota Kinabalu

29th November 2011, (Tuesday)

Dhamma Discussion
Title: " Meditation with Focus on Jhana and Non-Self"
Date: 29th November 2011, Tuesday
Time: 7.30am - 10am (registration starts at 7.15am)
Venue: Yuan Ming Hall, Pu Tuo Si Temple, Kota Kinabalu

Public Talk
Talk: Buddhism & Bananas
Date: 29th November 2011, Tuesday
Time: 8pm (registration starts at 7.15pm)
Venue: Sabah Trade Centre, Kota Kinabalu

30th November 2011, (Wednesday)

Dhamma Discussion
Title: “Challenges and Issues in the Development of Buddhism in Modern Era".
Date: 30th November 2011, Wednesday
Time: 7.30am - 10am (registration starts at 7.15am)
Venue: Yuan Ming Hall, Pu Tuo Si Temple, Kota Kinabalu

Profile

Ajahn Brahmavamso Mahathera (lovingly known as Ajahn Brahm) was born Peter Betts in London. Shortly after graduating from Cambridge University, United Kingdom with a degree in Theoretical Physics, he was ordained as a Buddhist monk in Bangkok at the age of 23 and trained under Ven Ajahn Chah for 9 years. He is now the Abbot of Bodhinyana Buddhist Monastery, near Perth and the Spiritual Director of the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BSWA). He is also the spiritual patron of the Buddhist fellowship in Singapore and Bodhikusuma Centre in Sydney. His humorous and inspiring teachings makes him a well sought-after speaker in many countries. His friday night talks reach a weekly audience of many thousands of people. He regularly visits Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, often drawing thousands to hear his talks. He is recognised for dedicating time and attention to the sick and dying, those in prison or ill with cancer, people wanting to learn to meditate, and of course his own Sangha of monks at Bodhinyana, Perth.

For more information please contact : Bro. Ooi ST 016-8403652; Bro. Francis 017-8112975; Sis. Fannie 016-8315755; or email: alokasabah@gmail.com or Facebook page

With Metta

Dhamma Talks by Āyasmā Kumāra Bhikkhu’s

2011-10-23T21:40:00.006+08:00

Talk: “Practising the Dhamma: Easier said than done, isn’t it."
Date: 8th November 2011, Tuesday
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: KK Tzer Ying Buddhist Temple, Bukit Padang, Kota Kinabalu

Talk: “What we can do about our past bad kamma .”
Date: 9th November 2011, Wednesday
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: KK Tzer Ying Buddhist Temple, Bukit Padang, Kota Kinabalu

Talk: “Dhamma Discussion”
Date: 10th November 2011, Thursday
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Aloka House Sabah, Plaza Alamesra, Jalan Sulaman (opposite of 1Borneo Hypermall), Kota Kinabalu

Āyasmā Kumāra Bhikkhu’s Profile

Āyasmā Kumāra was ordained in 1999 at the age of 27 by Sayādaw U Revata at Subang Jaya Buddhist Association. Currently, he resides in Sāsanārakkha Buddhist Sanctuary (www.sasanarakkha.org), Taiping, where he learns from Āyasmā Aggacitta and acts as his personal assistant.

For more information, please contact Bro. Ooi ST 016-8403652; or Bro Francis 017-8112975. Email us at alokasabah@gmail.com

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OFFERING OF LIGHTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH 24HR METTA

2011-09-22T11:02:00.004+08:00

Tickets are also available at Aloka House Sabah, Kota Kinabalu. Please contact Sis Fannie Chang (Hp: 016-8315755) or email: alokasabah@gmail.com.

24HR METTA - Illuminate the world with Metta

2011-09-22T10:52:00.002+08:00

24HrMetta is an event for all to come together to chant and radiate metta for world peace, stability and harmony. This round-the-clock event to be held at SJK (C) Sungai Way, Jalan SS 9A/1, Petaling Jaya from 31 December 2011 to 1 January 2012 will be a very meaningful way to celebrate and herald the New Year, focusing on illuminating the world with metta and fostering peace and harmony.

Organised by Aloka Foundation, this meaningful event will commence at 9 am on 31 December 2011 with the Official Opening by Venerable Mahinda, our Chairman and Spiritual Director. The 24-hr non-stop chanting will commence with the first hour chanting (10.00 am to 11.00 am) by members of the Maha Sangha.

Participating Buddhist organisations and groups of devotees from Theravadan, Mahayana and Vajyarana traditions will then take turns to chant the Karaniya Metta Sutta or appropriate sutras/mantras in one-hour sessions until 10 am on 1 January 2011.

The event will come to a fitting end with a Closing Ceremony cum Sanghika Dana at 11 am on 1 January 2011. Members of the Maha Sangha will lead in a special session to dedicate merits of the 24HrMetta for world peace, harmony and stability.

For more information, please visit www.24hrmetta.org

With Metta,

Aloka Education Workshop 2011 - "Enriching Oneself, Inspiring Others"

2011-09-12T21:33:00.006+08:00

The Aloka Foundation in collaboration with KK Buddhist Che Sze Lim (Pu Tuo Si Buddhist Temple) are jointly organising the Aloka Education Workshop 2011 with the theme "Enriching Oneself, Inspiring Others" on the 8th and 9th October 2011 (Saturady & Sunday) in Pu Tuo Si Buddhist Temple Kota Kinabalu. All are welcome.

The details of the workshop are as per attached. Registration is free. Closing date is 25th September 2011.

Registration can be made by returning the completed Registration Form to the organiser via email alokasabah@gmail.com or phone or SMS Brother Ooi (016-8403652) or call Pu Tuo Si Buddhist Temple (088-388581).

Your participation is greatly appreciated. Sukhihotu

Ooi ST

Full Moon Puja - 15 July 2011 (Friday), 8pm

2011-07-13T17:24:00.002+08:00

There will be a Full Moon Puja this friday 15th July 2011, 8pm at Aloka House. This full moon day commemorates the Buddha’s first discourse, given to the five samanas in the Deer Park at Sarnath, near Varanasi.

With Metta.

2ND ALOKA MEDICAL CAMP - 24 JULY 2011, KG KARAGASAN

2011-07-13T17:05:00.003+08:00

Dear Brothers & Sisters In Dhamma

Sukhihotu..Aloka House Sabah is organising the 2nd Medical Camp in Kg. Karagasan, Sabah.

Contributions towards the purchase of medicines and other requisites are welcomed

Read more about in the E-poster attached. Have a blessed day.

With Metta

Full Moon Puja - 17 April 2011 (Sunday), 9AM

2011-04-12T22:27:00.002+08:00

The next Full Moon Day falls on Sunday, 17th April 2011. Aloka House Sabah will have the Full Moon Puja at 9am. Do feel free to bring along flowers to offer.

New Moon Puja - 3 April 2011 (Sunday), 9AM

2011-04-01T12:38:00.001+08:00

The next New Moon Day falls on Sunday, 3rd April 2011. Aloka House Sabah will have the New Moon Puja at 9am. Do feel free to bring along flowers to offer.

On the same day, Aloka House Sabah is offering Dana Lunch at Santavana Forest Hermitage at 11am. If you would like to participate, please email us at alokasabah@gmail.com.

With Metta

Full Moon Puja - 19 Mac 2011, 7.30pm

2011-03-17T20:55:00.004+08:00

Please be informed that the Full moon Puja on the 19th Mac 2011 (Saturday), will start at 7.30pm. All are invited.

2011 New Year Message

2011-01-10T08:39:00.001+08:00

Aloka Education Workshop Series 2010 - New Age Learning

2010-10-18T00:32:00.001+08:00

Dharma Talk

2010-07-06T08:36:00.002+08:00

July 2010 will see two(2) prominent lay Dharma speakers sharing their vast knowledge with us at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The details are as per below:

Dharma Talk

2010-06-19T10:03:00.002+08:00

Retreat@Kundasang 2010

2010-03-01T09:55:00.003+08:00

Venue: Celyn Hotel, Kundasang
Date: 19 March 2010 - 21 March 2010(Fri- Sun)
Instructors: Ven Bhante Mahinda
Sis Sumitra

Please call Sis Yvonne Chew at 012 8252428 for further information.

Dharma Devotion Day(3D) @ Sabah

2009-12-27T21:33:00.003+08:00

Click here to download One(1) Day Retreat Guidelines

The Miracle of Instructions ( Aloka Education Workshop)

2009-09-23T14:24:00.006+08:00

For registration forms please click here

Wheel of Life (A musical rendition)

2009-09-23T14:23:00.002+08:00

Speaker: Datuk Dr Victor Wee
Date: 27/9/2009(Sunday)
Time: 11am to 12.30pm

Wheel of Life is a popular Buddhist Devotional song sang at many Buddhist Temple services on Sunday mornings (especially at the Buddhist Maha Vihara, Kuala Lumpur) and Buddhist Sunday Schools. The song is embodies the essence of the Buddha’s teachings and was recorded by the Wayfarers in 1980’s. The Wayfarers have also recorded may other songs that have never stop to inspire Buddhists. The songs continue to be much sung and loved until today. Datuk Dr Victor Wee is the leader of the Wayfarers. In this inspiring session, Datuk Dr Victor will also sing a few more songs from the albums that were recorded by the Wayfarers.

The session will start after the Sunday Morning Puja at Aloka House. Sunday Morning Puja at Aloka House starts at 10am.

Tipitaka Sutta Study

2009-03-10T13:57:00.003+08:00

Tipitaka Suttas from the Pali Canon will be held at follow:
Venue : Tzer Ying Temple, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Facilitator: Ven Bhante Aggacitta, SBS, Taiping. For more info about SBS please click here
Date: 13 – 19 April 2009 (Mon-Sun)
Time: 8.00 to 9.30pm (daily)

Day: Monday, 13 April
Topic : The Buddha’s Advice Relating to Families:

Respect for Parents (AN 4:63)
Repaying One’s Parents (AN 2:iv)
Different kinds of marriages (AN 4:53)

Venue: Tzer Ying Library

Day: Tuesday, 14 April
Topic: The Buddha’s Advice to Householders

Parent-Children relationship
Teacher-Student relationship(Sigalaka Sutta, DN 31)

Venue: Tzer Ying, Main Hall (This is a Public Talk).

Day: Wednesday, 15 April
Topic: The Buddha’s Advice Relating to Families:

How to Be United in Future Lives (AN 4:55)
Seven Kinds of Wives (AN 7:59)

Venue: Tzer Ying Library

Day: Thursday, 16 April
Topic: The Way to a Fortunate Rebirth
Why Beings Fare as They Do After Death (MN 41)

Venue: Tzer Ying Library

Day: Friday, 17 April
Topic: The Way to a Fortunate Rebirth (Cont’d)

Meritorious Deeds (It 22)
Three Bases of Merit (AN 8:36)
The Best Kinds of Confidence (AN 4:34)
Kamma and Its Fruits (MN 135)

Venue: Tzer Ying Library

Day: Saturday, 18 April
Topic: The Buddha’s Advice to the Community

Six Roots of Dispute (MN 104)
Six Principles of Cordiality (MN 104)
Seven Principles of Social Stability (DN 16)

Venue: Tzer Ying Main Hall (This is a Public Talk)

Day: Sunday, 19 April
Topic: Q&A
Venue: Tzer Ying Library

Dhamma Talks at Sandakan & Tawau

2009-03-10T13:23:00.004+08:00

In line with Bhante Mahinda's Dhamma Tour at Sabah. Dhamma Talks will be held at Tawau & Sandakan at follow:

Title : Confronting Crises the Dhamma Way

As the world is facing great financial crises and calamities, one must be aware of expedient ways to face them. The Buddha-Dhamma is ever relevant in these challenging times
(Translation to Mandarin is available)

Speaker : Ven. Bhante Mahinda

At Tawau
Date : 24 March 2009 (Tuesday)
Time : 8.00 pm to 9.30pm
Venue: Maha Bodhi Society Tawau, Mile 5.5 Jalan Apas, Tawau
Contact persons : Mdm Chew (013 8881252), Temple Office (089914213), Bro Ooi Siok Thong (0168403652)

At Sandakan
Date : 25 March 2009 (Wednesday)
Time : 8.00 pm to 9.30pm
Venue : Sabah Hotel, Sandakan
Contact Persons : Sis Fannie Chang (0168315755) Bro Ooi Siok Thong (0168403652)

All are invited to attend.

Meditation Retreat at Kundasang

2009-01-22T10:20:00.006+08:00

Venue: Celyn Resort, Kundasang
Duration: 26th to 28th March 2009(Thursday-Saturday)
Instructor: Ven. Bhante Mahinda
Closing Date: 15 February 2009

Suitable for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and dwell in relaxation and simplicity within the scenic environment of Kundasang, the highlands of Sabah.

For further information about this retreat please contact Bro Ooi at 016 8403652 or Bro Alan at 016 8331940. Click here for details and application form.

To view more pictures please click here.

Sponsorship Required

2008-02-26T16:27:00.006+08:00

The Aloka House is a spiritual and personal development center for the community, university students and youths. Thus, we sincerely hope that generous sponsors will support our activities by sponsoring our cause on a monthly or yearly basis to cover the activities, maintenance and utilities expenses of the Aloka House. Sponsorship can be in a monetary form or benefit-in-kind. Click here to access sponsorship pledge forms.