Seck Kia Eenh Buddhist Temple Melaka: September 2009

THE ALL NIGHT CHANTING

The ALL NIGHT CHANTING will be held on 19th September, 2000. Many distinguished monks have been invited to chant Suttas reputed to be effective in protecting and promoting the well being of all beings.

Devotees are encouraged to light SPECIAL DEDICATION CANDLE LIGHTS for the well being of your loved ones. This offering of lights can be dedicated to any one for instance ; those who are sitting for examination, those running business, those who suffer from ailments etc. We may even make dedication to the well being of our family, country, leaders, teachers, relatives, friends and so forth. So long as all such wishes are made in the true spirit of Metta ( Loving-Kindness) and Karuna ( Compassion), one will surely benefit from such acts of merit. Kindly inform your family members and friends so that they will not miss this golden opportunity of listening to the chanting of protective Suttas and doing a kind deed for their loved ones. We fully encourage you, your family members and friends to participate in the ALL NIGHT CHANTING throughout the night. This ALL NIGHT CHANTING is also dedicated for the well being. longevity and prosperity of our King, Government, beloved country Malaysia and all Malaysians and Special Blessings for World Peace.

Devotees may donate a norminal sum of RM10/- for the lighting of each SPECIAL DEDICATION CANDLE LIGHT. We hope to encourage greater participation and the donations will assist the temple to defray the cost of organizing the ALLNIGHT CHANTING. Those who wish to donate more amy do so for it will surely help the temple sustain its activities and engage in more wholesome projects. Receipts will be issued for all donations. Kindly visit us soon and book your candles now.

PROGRAMME FOR ALL NIGHT CHANTING

19th September, 2009 ( Saturday)

7.45 pm BODHI PUJA - Religious Service at the SRI MAHA BODHI SHRINE followed by procession with the carrying of the Sacred Relics of the Buddha, the Maha Pirit Potha and the assembly of the Maha Sangha to the Main Shrine Hall.

8.30 pm Dhamma Talk at the Main Shrine hall.

9.30 pm Commencement of the Blessings and the Protective Chanting by the Assembly of the Theravada Maha
Sangha until next morning.

20th September, 2009 ( Sunday )

6.00 am Conclusion of Chanting followed by sharing of merits with devas and tranference of merits with departed relatives, benefactors and doners. Distribution of blessed water and threads to devotees.

Sri Maha Bodhi Shrine

In 1956, Ven. A. Jinarakkhita painstakainly carried a Bodhi sapling from Sri Lanka and presented it to SKE. The sapling was ceremoniously planted on the new moon of the 8th Lunar month. The sapling is historically linked to the lineage of the actual Bodhi tree under which our Master , the Buddha, attained enlightenment. The Bodhi area was first marked with the erecting of a low concrete wall by youths in 1963. under the supervision of Venerable Ananda Mangala. A few years later, the Bodhi tree itself was encircled with a low wall to protect it's roots.

A steel fence was erected above the low wall in 2000 and another major facelift in 2004 saw the Bodhi area renovated beautifully. Antique tiles were added to the low wall and walk-path.

Today the Bodhi stands proud and tall, giving devotees refuge, not only physically from the Sun but also spiritually, like a balm for a weekened mind.

Evening Puja is held every Wednesday night and new moon nights at the Bodhi promptly at 8pm.

Another special Puja for good health is held at 10 pm on Wednesdays and this Bojhanga Puja was initated by Bro Kenny Chan after witnessing a similar Puja at the Sri Lankarama Temple, Singapore. Together with Ven. A. Ratanasiri, they started the Bojhanga Puja at the Bodhi with fruits and incense offerings, with a modest attendance of less than ten devotees. When word got around, a family whose son was in coma due to an accident came and made offerings as well as to seek the blessings of the Bojhanga chants. Miraculously, the youth opened his eyes the very next day. Another heart warming experience is of a young girl striken with cancer who came and attended the Bojjhanga Puja with her mother. After a few months, the young girl, who was bald from chemotheraphy, recovered from her predicament.

We wish all those tourched by the efficacies of the Bojjhanga Puja good health , peace and happiness always. Sahdhu.

Wisma Seck Kia Eenh

In 2005, a new SKE building named Wisma Seck Kia Eenh located directly opposite the temple was completed and officially opened during the World Buddhist Sangha Youth Conference which was held there. It houses several classrooms for the SKE Kindergarten, a parking bay on the ground floor and fully equipped hall with stage, the Wisma SKE is indeed the pride of all members and devotees. Apart from providing a confortable environment for the students of SKE Kindergarten, it also provides a conducive environment for the SKE Dhamma School to disseminate the teaching of the Buddha. The Wisma can also be used for wedding dinners, birthday parties, concerts and conferences. It can accommodate 45 tables or 700 chairs theatre type.