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The Khmer whip party leader Sam Rainsy pays homage to the overseas Buddhist leader, Maha Thera Dhammathero Sao Khon and local temple on his U.S. and Canada visits
June 19, BE2553, AD2009
Courtesy srpna.org
Sam Rainsy converses with the Most Venerable Dhammathero Sao Khon,
presidents of the International Community of Khmer Buddhist Monks Center
and the Community of Khmer Buddhist Monks Center-United States, in Wat
Triratanaram, North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States of America.
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Funeral and Memorial Service for Mrs. Leng Kruy
Wat Triratanaram, North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States
June 13 - June 15, BE2553, AD2009
To view slideshow click here
Obituary: Mrs. Leng Kruy, Age 70, born in Cambodia, passed away on Tuesday June 2,
B.E.2553, A.D.2009 in Massachusetts, United States
The funeral service is planned to organize at Wat Triratanaram.
Further information to be posted as it becomes available.
Dalai Lama offers $100,000 to save religion department
Norwich Bulletin, May 28, 2009
Courtesy The Buddhist Channel
Norwich, CT (USA) -- The Dalai Lama is offering Florida International University $100,000 to help save the college’s religion department, which is slated to close because of budget cuts.
According to wire reports, a longtime acquaintance and professor at the school e-mailed the Tibetan Buddhist leader’s office in search of a letter of support. In addition to the letter from the Dalai Lama, the university in Miami received the offer of money and fundraising help.
The religion department is one of three at the public university slated to close after a cut in state funding. FIU President Modesto Madique is drafting a letter accepting the offer, an FIU spokesman said.
Phnom Penh's Chuon Nath Rotary
The greyish Naga Hotel and Casino building towers over the legendary Cambodian heroic Buddhist monk, Supreme Buddhist Patriarch. Theravada Buddhism is the country's official religion. Is this how the nation values Buddhism?
The motto of Cambodia is Nation, Religion, King.
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The Cambodian Buddhist Institue (pictured on right) and National Assembly (Parliament), not in picture, are near by. The Independence Monument, from France, not in picture, is located about three blocks.
These national institutions are not as tall as the foreign-owned gambling building.
Quote: The former King of Cambodia granted advice to the new King, Norodom Sihamoni: Live a clean, uncorrupted life as a patriot and leader
Courtesy The Phnom Penh Post News May 16, 2009
<< Words of wisdom from the King-Father [Norodom Sihanouk] to the new King [his son Norodom Sihamoni]
During his cornonation address, King Norodom Sihamoni shared the advice he received from his father, King Norodom Sihanouk, when he was elected King.
The following is an extract:
"But, my son, what you should bear in mind above everything else is this: to be a pure patriot you must always be "clean," that is to say uncorrupted. In all that you do, you must only think of the higher and vital interests of the Homeland, the Nation and the people. You must banish favoritism and injustice, and prevent members of the family, courtiers and flatterers from using you for their own interests. You must always give priority to the poorer classes, those who suffer and truly deserve assistance. And last but not least, you must realize that to be a great King, you must be very humble before the People. As a King, one is never be the master of the country, the Nation and the People. One is - and always will be - their SERVANT in all circumstances."
Buddhism in Asian civilization
by Dr. Tilokasundari Kariyawasam, The Daily Mirror, May 9, 2009
Courtesy The Buddhist Channel
<< The Lotus - an universal symbol of the Buddha's purity, is adopted across all civilizations touched by His Teachings
Colombo, Sri Lanka -- Buddhism began as an intellectual and ethical movement in the sixth century B.C in India. It spread during the life time of the Buddha in India. At the time of the Buddha’s parinibhana almost all the important states of India seemed to have been deeply influenced by the new teaching. He had many disciples and accumulated a large public following by the time of his parinibhana in 483 B.C.
The spread of Buddhism
Buddhism has been significant not only in India, but also in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos, where Theravada has been dominant. Mahayana has had greatest impact in China, Afghanistan, Japan, Taiwan, Tibet, Nepal, Mongolia, Korea and Vietnam as well as in India. Tibetan Buddhism which developed in isolation of Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism is functioning as a separate sect since the 19th century. The number of Buddhists world wide has been estimated as between 150 and 300 million. Full Story
Buddha's Teaching Can Help Global Peace - UN Sec Gen
Courtesy The Buddhist Channel May 8, 2009
<< Ban Ki Moon, UN Secretary General
United Nations, New York -- UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said in his message delivered to the world communities on Wednesday that the Buddha's teaching could help the world become peaceful.
"All of us can learn from the Buddha's spirit of compassion. His timeless teachings can help us to navigate the many global problems we face today," said Ban Ki-moon in his message.
His message came ahead of the Buddha's birthday, traditionally known as Vesak or Visakah, a full-moon which this year fell on 9 May, 2009.
Vesak is the name of the month of the Buddha's birth in the Indian lunar calendar. Buddhist communities around the world celebrate the full-moon day with great reverence and piety as the day synchronized the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha.
"The need for global solidarity may seem like a modern concept, but it is not. More than 2,500 years ago, the Buddha taught that nothing exists in isolation, and that all phenomena are interdependent. Just as profoundly, he taught that we cannot be happy as long as others suffer, and that when we do reach out, we discover the best in ourselves," he added.
He also urged every individual to resolve to help people who are suffering, in order to secure a better future for all, in his message marking Vesak.
The Mahathera Ven. Dhammathero Sao Khon attends the historic visit by HH The 14th Dalai Lama at Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Massachusetts, United States of America, Saturday May 2, B.E.2552/A.D.2009 |
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The Dalai Lama's address was about the path to peace and happiness. In the morning,he gave a lesson
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The Most Ven. Dhammathero being interviewed by Templenews TV staff. The Gillette Stadium board in background. View more pictures
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2,553rd Birthday of Buddha
Buddhists Join in Temple Services to Celebrate Buddha’s Birthday
Courtesy The Seoul Times, May 4, 2009
<< The world's largest head of Buddha's image at Wawoojongsa Temple in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Seoul, South Korea -- Millions of Korean Buddhists on May 2, 2009 took time out to celebrate the birth of Buddha some 2,500 years ago in a garden in India.
Buddhism is one of the world's major religions and the Buddhist way of life of peace, loving kindness and wisdom is evident today throughout the world.
At Wawoojeongsa Temple, situated 48Km south of Seoul, hundreds of Buddhists observed the Buddha's Birthday with members of foreign diplomats corps accredited to Korea in memory of Buddha achieved enlightenment. Full Story
Buddhist novice numbers fall in Cambodia
ABC Radio Australia, April 25, B.E.2553/A.D.2009 Year of the Ox
Courtesy KI Media
<<Cambodian Buddhist monks shave people heads for their being ordained at Wat Sorya Pormeas, Muk Kampoul district, Kandal province, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Saturday, April 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)
Nearly 300 young Cambodian men and women have travelled to Muk Kampul district in Kandal province to be ordained as monks and nuns at a 10-day course on Buddhist teachings. Full Story
Future blessings
The area's extensive Cambodian community celebrated the Year of the Ox by performing traditional festivities and customs from their home country.
By Alexis Abate, The South Philly Review, April 25, B.E.2553/A.D.2009 Year of the Ox
Courtesy Soun Sumedh
<<The Bra Buddha Ransi Temple at Sixth and Ritner streets was the site of thousands celebrating and observing the Cambodian New Year, one of the biggest holidays on the counry's calendar.
The area's extensive Cambodian community celebrated the Year of the Ox by performing traditional festivities and customs from their home country.
On the corner of Sixth and Ritner streets between two buildings that house the Bra Buddha Ransi Temples more than 1,000 people gathered to ring in the Cambodian New Year’s Year of the Ox. Full Story
The Concluding Cambodian New Year Celebration at the International Community of Khmer Buddhist Monks Center on April 26, B.E.2553/A.D.2009
To view more Khmer New Year photos at ICKBM Click here
Cities of Angkor Exhibition at MIT
Courtesy Laura Knott
<<The Cities of Angkor
Wolk Gallery MIT Building 7-338
77 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA
April 28 - September 15, 2009
Opening Reception
April 28, 5:30 - 7pm
Lecture to follow:
Framing Angkor, the Southeast Asian Context AVT, Room 7-431
The Khmer Empire that dominated Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 13th century had its capital at Angkor in Cambodia. At its height, Angkor was one of the most populous cities in the world. Its numerous and vast temples are considered to be among the great examples of architecture in history. The urban design of the capital was quite unique and also quite complex – a synthesis of symbolic geography and aqua-engineering. This exhibition based on photographs and plans made by Professor Mark Jarzombek helps one understand the history of this site over the span of its four hundred years.
Jarzombek is professor of the History and Theory of Architecture at MIT. He is the author of A Global Historyof Architecture (JohnWiley and Sons, 2006).
For further information:
Gary Van Zante
Curator, Architecture and Design MIT Museum
617 253 2825
vanzante@mit.edu
Laura Knott
Curatorial Associate
Architecture and Design
MIT Museum
617 258 9106
lknott@mit.edu
New Year Celebration at Wat Ratanarangsey
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The concluding B.E.2553/ A.D.2009 Year of the Ox New Year Celebration on Saturday April 18, 2009 at Wat Ratanarangsey Revere is presided by Abbot Pannapadhipo Pat Sophal. Special guests - Hon. Thomas G. Ambrosino, Mayor of Revere City, Massachusetts, United States of America,, and Ward 2 Councilor Ira Novoselsky.
Hoisting the world Buddhist flag with the Khmer ballad, composed by HH Samdech Jotannano Chuon Nath, the legendary Cambodian Supreme Buddhist Patriarch commences the celebration.
Video of New Year celebrations at Wat Ratanaragnsey, Wat Triratanaram and other coming next weekend.
The Concluding Cambodian New Year Celebration at the International Community of Khmer Buddhist Monks Center
You, your family and friends are cordially invited to participate in our final annual New Year Celebration.
When:
Saturday April 25, B.E.2553/A.D.2009
9:30AM Paying respect to the triple gem, taking five precepts, chanting the paritta, giving alms, offering food to the Buddhist monks, dharma talk, cleansing of the Buddha statues, washing the Buddhist monks' hands.
Sunday April 26, B.E.2553/A.D.2009
9:30AM Paying respect to the triple gem, taking five precepts, chanting the paritta, giving alms, offering food to the Buddhist monks, dharma talk, cleansing of the Buddha statues, washing the Buddhist monks' hands.
Venue:
Wat Santivana
The International Community of Khmer Buddhist Monks Center
144 Buffam Road, Pelham, Massachusetts, 01002, Tel. & Fax: 413-253-6373
May you and your family achieve the five blessings of the Lord Buddha: Longevity, Brightness, Healthiness, Strength, and Wisdom.
Wat Ounalom, Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia
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Wat Ounalom is located in the heart of Cambodia's capital city, Phnom Penh. It is a former headquarters of the Buddhist institution that governed by the Supreme Buddhist Patriarch HH Samdech Jotannano Chuon Nath. The current religious leader renews the legacy of HH Jotannano Chuon Nath by continuing to hold this important temple (wat) as the seat of the Cambodian Buddhist institution.
Khmer New Year Wish from Wat Buddharangsey and Abbot Muni Ratana
Click on image or here to view large Khmer New Year Wish e-postcard. Courtesy Ven. Muni Ratana. Wat Buddharangsey is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
If your Buddhist temple and/or you have a new year e-postcard and you would like to share with us and the public, please email it to us. We'd be glad to post it here.
The Cambodian Society of Rhode Island and Khmer-Americans celebrate the B.E.2553 Ox New Year on April 11, 2009 away from home, Cambodia
To view more Khmer New Year photos in Rhode Island click here
Peace walk assumes modern tone
Started in 1992 to unify a factionalised country under the bond of Buddhism, the historic Dhammayietra march has evolved to teach modern social, environmental issues.
By May Titthara and Zoe Holman, The Phnom Penh Post, April 2, 2009
<<Monks on the 19th Dhammayietra [Peace Walk] in Prey Veng province's Preah Sdach district on Sunday. Photo by: Zoe Homan
More than 100 monks, nuns and villagers from around the country walked across Prey Veng province in a 14-day campaign that finished Monday to promote peace and awareness of the environment, domestic violence and health care.
Participants in the 19th Dhammayietra Peace Walk marched 176 kilometres through 10 districts, receiving hospitality from monasteries and village offerings along the way in return for water blessings and education.
"We are here to promote a mindset of peace and non-violence", said Dhammayietra organiser and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Oddom Van Syvorn.
"Our aim is to educate people directly about social and environmental problems through teachings to villagers and primary school students." Full Story
Quotation
"Some beings use religion as a shield to deceive other,
Some beings use religion as a shield to conduct business, and
Some beings use religion as a shield to hide their mistakes as well."
Unofficial translation from Khmer language by Templenews
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His Holiness Samdech Jotannano Chuon Nath, c. Mar. 11, 1883 -- Sept. 25, 1969
The Supreme Buddhist Patriarch of Cambodia
Courtesy
The Philosophy of Sangharaja Samdech Jotannano Chuon Nath, B.E.2546-C.E.2002
Khmer Buddhists honor His Holiness Samdech Jotannano Chuon Nath and the Pali-Khmer Translations Committees
Read news article and biography of H.H. Jotannano Chuon Nath click here
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South Africa bans Dalai Lama visit
March 24, 2009
Courtesy Al Jazeera
<<The Dalai Lama was barred from Johannesburg in order to maintain "good relations" with China [EPA]
South Africa has denied the Dalai Lama a visa to attend a peace conference due to pressure from
China, reports say.
Several Nobel laureates have threatened to boycott the conference in Johannesburg, which has been organised to highlight the first World Cup to be held in Africa.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has already pulled branding the decision to bar the Dalai Lama as "disgraceful." Full Story
Did you know...
Crime, sin in Buddhism for causing disunity in temples, monkhood
Buddhism teaches it's a worse crime to give a Buddha a bloody nose than it is to torture a child to death?
The 5 worst crimes in Buddhism: (1) killing your mother or father, (3) killing an arahat, (4) inflicting injury on a Buddha that results in bleeding, (5) causing disunity.
Cambodia's Preah Vihear
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The Buddhist Arts
The Buddha quotes
“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.”
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