CANDLE LIGHT PROCESSION

Photo shows the candle light procession round the temple premises on 28.5.10



SKE Main Float 2010

SKE Main Float 2010

SKE Main Float

SKE Main Float

Seck Kia Eenh temple at night

Seck Kia Eenh temple at night

Main float decoration

Main float decoration

Sri Lankan dancers at SKE 1st day Wesak chanting

Sri Lankan dancers at SKE 1st day Wesak chanting

SKE Main Float decorations for year 2010

SKE Main Float decorations for year 2010

1st day SKE Wesak Night chanting

1st day SKE Wesak Night chanting
Below are some photos taken by Bro Yeo Boon Hong on the 24th Anniversary of the passing away of the late Most Ven. Ananda Mangala Nayaka Maha Thera .











CHINESE NEW YEAR 2010

A Midnight service was held on 13 February at around 11.30pm to welcome the new year of 2010


Photos of the events were taken by Mr Teh Gek Seng

Devotees outside the temple

Devotees outside the temple

Brother Kenny singing the hymns

Brother Kenny singing the hymns

Hymn singing led by Cedric Tan

Hymn singing led by Cedric Tan

Reverend Ratnasiri leading the service

Reverend Ratnasiri leading the service

Another group of devotees in the shrine hall

Another group of devotees in the shrine hall

Devotees in the main shrine hall

Devotees in the main shrine hall

Five reverends to lead the service

Five reverends to lead the service

Midnight service to welcome Chinese New Year 2010

Midnight service to welcome Chinese New Year 2010

Friday, January 8, 2010

D Evergreen Band performing for the International Buddhist Youth Exchange programme at Wisma Ske on 7.1.2010


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MISSION

SECK KIA EENH PROVIDES EVERY OPPORTUNITY AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA TO ALL.

VISION

SECK KIA EENH BE A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE PROPAGATION AND PRACTICE OF THE DHAMMA FOR THE BETTERMENT OF MANKIND.

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.







The original SKE Building

The original SKE Building
on 15 March 1940, the Seck Kia Management purchased a piece of land with an old wooden bungalow at 57, Gajah Berang Road from a Chettier for RM3,000

The new SKE Temple

The new SKE Temple
This new SKE Temple cost about RM30,000 after its completion in 1956.

Laying of foundation stone of the New Shrine Hall

Laying of foundation stone of the New Shrine Hall
Above are the members present during the laying of the foundation.

Laying the foundation stone of the new shrine hall

Laying the foundation stone of the new shrine hall
On 27th April 1956, the foundation stone of the new shrine hall was laid by Mr Goh Tiong Tan, between 7am and 8am. It was placed on the spot where the altar was to be constructed ( where the main oil lamp cum donation box in the Shrine is now )

Installation of the Buddha Image

Installation of the Buddha Image
The Buddha Image was then, brought into the new Shrine Hall to be reinstalled. During the construction of the new temple the image was temporatily housed in the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple,Temple Street. (L-R) Mr Yap Eng Tee, Monk from Cheng Hoon Teng, Mr Tan Chin Kiong, Mr Lee Chee Lin and Mr Tan Eng Ann.

Buddha Image 1st house

Buddha Image 1st house
Religious activities were earlier held in the Geok Siow Kong Temple, Trenquerah, where the image was first housed by the kind consent of its trustees, Mr Ong Hin Tiang and Mr Seet Lian Seng.

The Buddha Image 2nd House

The Buddha Image 2nd House
Later The Buddha Image was moved to the Kwan Imm Temple in Jonker Street ( Jalan Hang Jebat )

The Buddha Image

The Buddha Image
This is the present Buddha Image in the Main Shrine Hall

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.

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The Bodhi Tree

The Bodhi Tree
The Sacred Bodhi Sapling being planted by the late Mr Yeo Joay Tee, JP. on 5th September 1956 ( 1st day of the 8th Chinese Moon) in the presence of Ven. A. Jinarakkhita ( Indonesia) and others.

The Bodhi Tree

The Bodhi Tree
The healthy Bodhi Tree growing in the temple in 1995

The Bodhi Tree today 2009

The Bodhi Tree today 2009
This is the grown up Bodhi tree which was planted in 1956. The enclosure round the the tree was renovated recently.

The Bodhi Tree at night

The Bodhi Tree at night

SKE Jayanti Hall

SKE Jayanti Hall

The old Buddha Jayanti Hall

The old Buddha Jayanti Hall

Buddha Jayanti Hall

Buddha Jayanti Hall
This is the old Buddha Jayanti Hall where the temple youth hold their activities

Seck Kia Eenh Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Magazine Editorial Board 1995

Seck Kia Eenh Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Magazine Editorial Board 1995
Sittling from L to R - Bro Elbert Chua, Bro Tan Kim Chuan, Ven. Khemarama, Bro Oh Kim Leng, Sis Fern Loo, Sis Mae Quin, and Bro Roy Teo , Standing from L to R - Sis Nancy Peng, Bro Daniel Ang, Bro Ku Wai Chek, Bro Harry Chew, Bro Jerry Ong, Bro Woon Cher Yoon and sis Yvette Cheong

The Main Float in 1995 Wesak Day

The Main Float in 1995 Wesak Day
Project was headed by Ven Khemara with the assistance of SKE members to make this main float. The dragon heads can move mechanically left and right and up and down

The Main Float during Wesak procession

The Main Float during Wesak procession

Wesak Day 2009

Wesak Day 2009
Taking down the Buddha Image from the Chariot and reinstall it back into the Main Shrine Hall

Night scene of temple before Wesak Day

Night scene of temple before Wesak Day

The Main Float Bearers

The Main Float Bearers
Mr Quek Poh Leng and Mr Jeffry Lim in charge of the main float bearers

One of floats during Wesak procession

One of floats during Wesak procession
An orbs can be see on top of devotees head

Side view of Temple

Side view of Temple

SKE Choir Group

SKE Choir Group
Group performing Buddhist Hymns on stage

The Cetiya at night

The Cetiya at night

Temple arch

Temple arch
Erected and painted by Harry Chew and company

Wall mural at Mudita Home

Wall mural at Mudita Home
All cartoon drawn and painted by Harry Chew

Mudita Home wall mural

Mudita Home wall mural

Wall mural at Mudita Home

Wall mural at Mudita Home

Mudita Home Mural

Mudita Home Mural
Shreen Chew putting the finishing touches on the mural

Mudita Home wall mural

Mudita Home wall mural

Mudital Home wall mural

Mudital Home wall mural
Another section of the wall painted with cartoon mural

Mudital Home wall mural

Mudital Home wall mural
Sis. Daisy Chew helping to paint the wall mural

Mudita Home van

Mudita Home van

Offering of Oil Lamps

Offering of Oil Lamps

The building was officially opened in 2005 and is the pride of all members and devotees.

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.

World Buddhist Sangha Youth 2nd General Conference

World Buddhist Sangha Youth 2nd General Conference
The Conference was held at Wisma SKE Melaka

Wesak Day 2009

Wesak Day 2009
Auntie Rosie Chean and Mr Roy Teo on duty selling candles and bunga rampai

Felicitation Ceremony

Felicitation Ceremony
Ven. Alubomulle Ratanasiri Nayaka Maha Thera was appointed as the Chief Sangha Nayaka Of Malaysia ( Kotte Chapter ) on 29th December 2007. The Felicitation Ceremony was held at Wisma Seck Kia Eenh, Melaka

Felicitation Ceremony

Felicitation Ceremony
Ven.A. Ratanasiri Nayaka Maha Thera with members of Seck Kia Eenh entourage after his Felicitation Ceremony in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 26th August 2007

Appointment as Chief Sangha Nayaka of Malaysia

Appointment as Chief Sangha Nayaka  of Malaysia
Venerable receiving his appointment at a ceremony in Colombo on 26.8.07

Appointment of Chief Sangha Nayaka of Malaysia

Appointment of Chief Sangha Nayaka of Malaysia
Venerable receiving his title from the Maha Nayaka

With the Sri Lankan President His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksha

With the Sri Lankan President His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksha

With the Sri Lankan Prime Minister Hon Ratnasiri Wickramanayake

With the Sri Lankan Prime Minister Hon Ratnasiri Wickramanayake

With Late Rev. Kirinde Dhammananda Nayake Thero

With Late Rev. Kirinde Dhammananda Nayake Thero

Ven. Ratanasiri Nayake Thero at the SKE Bodhi Tree

Ven. Ratanasiri Nayake Thero at the SKE Bodhi Tree

Ven. Ratanasiri Nayake Thero with his Mother

Ven. Ratanasiri Nayake Thero with his Mother

The Old Evergreen Band

The Old Evergreen Band
From left Mr Harry Chew, Mr Chee Hood Bok, Mr Zeb and Mr Oh Kim Huat

The present SKE Evergreen Band

The present  SKE Evergreen Band
This are the present members of the band 2009

SKE Evergreen Band

We are the resident band of the Seck Kia Eenh Temple and we play for our Temple Functions.

We also play for wedding functions, birthday parties, anniversaries etc .

For further enquiries please contact our Band Manager:

Mr Woon Cher Yoon H/P : 0196560450

Wesak Day temple decorations in 1995

Wesak Day temple decorations in 1995
Painting of elephant was done by Mr Khu Wai Chik and Mr Harry Chew

Entrance to SKE Temple lighted up

Entrance to SKE Temple lighted up

Wesak Day decorations

Wesak Day decorations

Buddha image in Main Shrine Hall

Buddha image in Main Shrine Hall

A small fountain infront of Main Shrine Hall

A small fountain infront of Main Shrine Hall

Buddha Relic

Buddha Relic
Buddha Relic being carried by devotees during Wesak Procession 2009

SKE Temple at night

SKE Temple at night

Spread the seeds of love

Spread the seeds of love
Visit and show by African Buddhist at Wisma SKE Melaka

SKE Welfare luncheon for the Old Folks

SKE Welfare luncheon for the Old Folks
The SKE Evergreen Band playing for the Luncheon which was held at Malacca Club, Tanjung Keling, Melaka

Various office blocks

Various office blocks

SKE Office on left side

SKE Office on left side

Offering of Oil Lamps

Offering of Oil Lamps
Backdrop for the oil lamps was done by Ku Wai Chek and Harry Chew

Offering of Oil Lamps

Offering of Oil Lamps

Annual Vegetarian Dinner at Pay Fong Hall in the early 90s

Annual Vegetarian Dinner at Pay Fong Hall in the early 90s
Above are some SKE helpers during the annual dinner

Temple rooftop lighted up for Wesak

Temple rooftop lighted up for Wesak

Some members of the Chantingfarers at the Mines Kuala Lumpur

What do you think of the activities of the temple

Devotees chanting in Main Shrine Hall before Wesak

Devotees chanting in Main Shrine Hall before Wesak

Buddha image in Main Shrine Hall

Buddha image in Main Shrine Hall

The Main Float

The Main Float
This is the Main Float put up by SKE members in 1995

Temple decorations for Wesak day

Temple decorations for Wesak day

Buddha Relic

Buddha Relic
The Buddha relic being carried round the temple premises

Photos of previous Annual All Night Chanting

Photos of previous Annual All Night Chanting
Rev K.Khemarama getting ready for the all night chanting

Goddess of Mercy altar in Main Shrine Hall

Goddess of Mercy  altar in Main Shrine Hall

Left side altar in Main Shrine Hall

Left side altar in Main Shrine Hall

SKE Columbarium

SKE Columbarium

Announcing the arrival of the Buddha and Arahant Relics

Announcing the arrival of the Buddha and Arahant Relics
The exhibition was held on 10th July 2003 at Seck Kia Eenh Temple Melaka

Buddha Relics

Buddha Relics

Relics of various Arahants

Relics of various Arahants

Buddha Relics ( Muscle )

Buddha Relics ( Muscle )

Buddha Relic Exhibition

Buddha Relic Exhibition
Ven. Dhammanada viewing the Relics

Arahant Moggallana's Relics

Arahant Moggallana's Relics

The main chariot for Lord Buddha procession

The main chariot for Lord Buddha procession

Wesak 2009

Wesak 2009
Vip's assembling around the pond.

Offerings of Oil Lamps

Offerings of Oil Lamps
Oil lamps pattern was arranged by Harry Chew