WACANA 2008

Buddhist Leadership in Malaysia
Vision, Values, Vitality

A Buddhist leader is not our everyday leader. With the Buddha as our ultimate benchmark, much is expected from the leaders of our community. The Buddhist leader is the torch-bearer of the Dhamma and Sasana, thus he or she should be able, upright and selfless.

WACANA 2008 shall discuss the main elements of Buddhist leadership, that is, its vision, values and vitality. We shall define and reaffirm the critical role of the Buddhist leader in charting the growth and development of Buddha-Sasana, address the ideals and realities or our leadership, and contemplate the means to cultivate future visionary leaders.

WACANA 2008 is jointly organized by Nalanda Institute, Buddhist Gem Fellowship, and the Buddhist Maha Vihara. It is specially catered for Buddhist community leaders, activists, Dhamma propagators and any Sangha members and lay Buddhists who are keen in the subject of leadership development in the country.

In conjunction with the event, The 2008 Nalanda Awards will be conferred by the Nalanda Institute to pay tribute to lay Buddhists who displayed exceptional and exemplary leadership qualities in their respective areas of expertise. These individuals have worked tirelessly and contributed enormously in promoting and preserving the vision, values and vitality of Buddhism.

Be part of this gathering of Buddhist community leaders and activists at WACANA 2008 to discuss these pertinent leadership issues affecting the future of our community! To participate, please complete the online registration form before 16 November 2008.

click here

http://www.nalanda.org.my/wacana/

Vacancy @ DRR

Dear all,

In view of DRRBuddhistLibrary expansion, volunteers in the following areas are needed.

i. IT Specialist
- programming knowledge
- webpage design & maintainence
- other it related skills

ii. Cataloguers
- Catalog books according to LC Classification

iii. Volunteer Cat.
- to be trained for cataloguing library materials (Free training)
- commited
- long term

iv. Library Manager
- Supervison of library staff
- Management of library matters
- Management & Marketing skills required

For those who are interested, please feel free to email to drrbuddhistlibrary@ymail.com

Please do circulate this advert to anyone interested. Thank you!

From,
DRRProject

::|:: Announcement ::|::

Dear all patrons and visitors of Dhamma Reading Room,

With effect from 08.08.2008, DRR will be closed from Monday to Friday and opening hours shall be as below:

• Saturday - Sunday: 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM
• Opened on public holidays

Please do take note of our new opening hours. For any enquiries, please email to DRR Buddhist Library. Thank You.

DRR Buddhist Library

DRR Buddhist Library @ Dhamma Reading Room Opening Hours:

• Saturday & Sunday: 10.00 Am - 6.00 PM
• Monday - Friday: CLOSED
• Opened on Public Holidays which falls on weekends
  

Weekly activities:

• Saturday: Free Tuition for Primary School Students [10.30AM - 3.30PM - lunch provided]
• Sunday: Free English tuition for all ages [3.00PM - 5.00 PM]
• Sunday: Pali Chanting Class - Thai tradition [4.00PM - 6.00PM]
  

Membership:
DRR Buddhist Library membership is opened to all!

• RM 15.00 - annually
• RM 2.00 - per child accompanied by parents' membership
  

Facilities:

• Free WIFI
• Audio video
• meeting room
  

Contact us at:

http://drrbuddhistlibrary.blogspot.com/
(03) 7958 6741
Email Us at DRR Buddhist Library

Opening Hours

The Dhamma Reading Room located at the 2nd floor, in the same buiding as Buddhist Gem Fellowship (BGF) at Petaling Jaya is now operating at the following hours:

• Saturday - Sunday: 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM
• Monday - Friday: CLOSED
• Opened on public holidays which falls on weekends

The above operation timing is effective throughout the year including major public holidays.

The Library boast of a collection of Chinese Buddhist literatures, English and Pali scriptures and the Tipitakas.

Up to date, the library has a collection of more than 3000 books comprises of also children and health books.

The library is also equipped with facilities such as DVD, VCD, CD players and also free Wifi. Just bring your laptop!

Anyone in Malaysia is welcomed to come and join as a member and will be issued a membership card which enables you o borrow books.

Dhamma Reading Room is located at:-

60-B Jalan 19/3

2nd Floor

46300 Petaling Jaya

Selangor

Apart from this, the library also offers free tuition to students of all ages on saturdays and sundays.

Please feel free to call (03) 7958 6741 or email to DRR Buddhist Library for furthur inquiries.