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Dhamma Youth Camp 20th Anniversary 1993 2012

Compiled By Bro. Oh Teik Bin

Vice President Of PBHP Adviser of Dhamma Youth Camp

Contents Messages and Articles Buddha Puja Tiratana Vandana Metta Bhavana The Triple Gem The Noble Eightfold Path The Wonderful 5 Precepts Universal Prayer and Aspirations Kalama Sutta Great Sayings Of The Buddha Camp Creed For DYC Participants Contemplation Before & After Meals Themes For DYC 1993 2012 Theme Songs For DYC 1993 2012 The PBHP Song The DYCJust A Memory? Down Memory Lane In The Masters StepsDhammapada Verses The Talent Night 10th DYCNyonya and Baba Leadership and Management Skills A Recipe To Beat Stress Time-Table Of The 20th DYC Good Dhamma & Educational Websites Keeping In Touch Acknowledgements 1 20 22 27 30 31 34 35 38 39 42 43 44 73 93 94 105 114 115 116 131 135 141 142 144

Message From
Sis. Dr Hea Ai Sim President of Persatuan Buddhist Hilir Perak

The 20th year of PBHP Dhamma Youth Camp is one of the big milestone anniversaries. As we celebrate this special 20th DYC anniversary, with gratitude and love, we should reflect on the commitment to the Dhamma propagation work we have made. It represents the sincerity and dedication in imparting Dhamma to the youths over the last 20 yearswith loving-kindness. As a Buddhist organization, we strive to promote BuddhaDhamma to the youths and educate them to actively promote the sublime teachings of the Buddha for peace and harmony. The DYC uses innovative and interactive ways to let the youths learn Dhamma through Dhamma talks/discussion, dynamics, role play, talent shows, outdoor activities and so on. Organizing a Youth Camp in English in a small town requires a lot of good conditions like capable manpower, creativity, dedication and hard work to ensure success. PBHP has to face a lot of challenges in providing the organizational leadership and management. We are really appreciative of the hard work, dedication and commitments of all who have helped. Their contributions and services are remarkable. In this 20th Anniversary, let us reflect on the great gift of the Dhamma that has been given over the past years. We should be very inspired to continue promoting Dhamma to the youths. On behalf of PBHP, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude and appreciation to the DYC organizing committees for their commitments and services for the past twenty years. This 20th DYC anniversary is acknowledging the significance of what theyve accomplished in their noble Dhammaduta work. With deep joy and happiness, I extend my thanks to the organizing committee for giving me the opportunity to dedicate my best wishes and share my sincere thoughts here. Congratulations to the DYC on their 20th Anniversary! Sadhu!

22 Ven. Dhammavuddho Mahathera Abbot of Vihara Buddha Gotama, Temoh, Perak Mega Sadhu! To PBHP on the 20th annual Dhamma Youth Camp that will be held this year. Participants of all the DYCs remember with fond memories and appreciation for all the good they have obtained from them, for example, learning the importance and usefulness of Dhamma in their lives, getting the training to speak in public, making new valuable friends who practice the Dhamma etc. When I meet young adult Buddhists who say they were from Teluk Intan, I usually ask if they know the pillars of PBHP, namely Bro. Oh Teik Bin, Bro. Hor Ah Ha, Sis. Hea Ai Sim, Sis. Ooi Choon Peng etc. Many will exclaim with joy and pride in their faces that they were from PBHP, and express some of the fond memories they carry with them! Buddhism is nowadays recognized as one of the superior religions advocating peace, love and compassion, nonviolence, cultivation of mind etc and its popularity is growing. Many people have informed me that the Dhamma has changed their lives, and they are extremely grateful for all the teachings. Im happy to be associated with the annual DYC the last few years, and I hope that PBHP will continue this important aspect of their work to give our youths the basic foundation of Dhamma knowledge.

Message From

With all good wishes: Ven. Dhammavuddha Mahathera 17 April 2012

The Dis-ease of Modern Life

By Venerable Sampanno
Venerable Sampanno born in 1962, ordained as a monk at 23. He has been giving Dhamma talks in English and Cantonese dating back to the early 1990s in various Buddhist societies, temples and Dhamma Camps.

Modern civilization is full of imbalances. As for mankind, it is very much inclining towards materialism. Spirituality, like having a religious belief based on Truth, is neglected. This gap between materialism and spirituality is the main cause of social problems and ills. As a result, our behavior and attitudes have become aggressive, rude, egoistic and impatient. We seldom reflect on our wrong doings and be determined to make a change. Mankind has indulged more on gadgets than spending time to cultivate the mind. That is the reality of the modern mind. The damaging effect is underestimated. There is an assumption that happiness is to be found when our desires are fulfilled. This assumption grows from an early age whenever we get what we want and this gets stronger as we grow up under the influence of societys trends. Depression, insomnia and mental disturbances are common diseases arising from unwholesome desires. This will become serious when we are in the denial mode. This contradicts with the ancient Truth of knowing suffering and transforming oneself. We will surrender to our desires as long as the mind is lack of right understanding. Our world has become more dangerous to live in. Not only have we to struggle to make a living, suffer from the ill effects of our contradictions within but we also have to cope with the external impact of climate change and natural

4 disasters. Have you ever asked yourself why the world as we know has come to this dire situation? Isnt it better to prepare oneself for the path of harmony rather than becoming yet another victim of circumstances? We can always make the first move into the inward journey and be blessed with understanding and compassion or do we give tons of excuses to protect our ignorance? This is the choice we have to make in order to secure the future. One will realize that the Buddha is a nature lover; He was born, enlightened and passed away amid natural surroundings. Surely a natural environment with trees and plants creates a conducive place for cultivating the mind, creativity and inspiration. This is an important step to be in. The Buddha emphasized more on the internal aspect, just the opposite of what the majority does. Preparations for the inward journey resemble the building of the foundation of a house. When we are more mature in the understanding of the mind, we would be able to counsel or help others out of their problems. Cultivate first and share later. Understanding and happiness follows if the mind is in harmony.

May The Blessings Of The Triple Gem Be Upon All Of You

Reflections On The DYC

By Bro. Oh Teik Bin
Bro. Oh is a retired teacher. He is the Vice President of Persatuan Buddhist Hilir Perak and has been associated with the DYC since its inception in 1993. From the 1st DYC onwards, Bro. Oh has served in various capacities. Currently he is the Adviser of the DYC.

In 1990, there was an attempt to have an English Dhamma Youth at PBHP but only about five students wanted to join. The first Dhamma Youth Camp took off in 1993 with the Theme Good Heart, Clear Mind. Since then the PBHP DYC has come a long way. In the 19th DYC in 2011 with the Theme Mindful Ways, Peaceful Days, there was a grand total of 100 participants. In 1999, Bro.Yip Kah Kit, the Camp Leader of the 1998 DYC, started the PBHP DYC Alumni with the objectives of providing fellowship and a sense of belonging among the hundreds of exCampers scattered all over the country and world. Apart from attempting to form a bonding, the DYC Alumni had the vision of helping PBHP to promote the Dhamma . Sad to say, for the last few years the Alumni had been quite dormant. There is a lack of committed young Dhammafarers among the Alumni members. In a world of the Internet, Smartphones, Facebook and Twitter, too many young ones are caught in material and sensual pursuits to the extent there is little time and attention given to Dhamma learning, practice and realization. This is unfortunate as all will one day realize that ultimately what really matters in life is the treasure of the Dhamma. It is Dhamma realization and Kamma that is our true wealth, the wealth that follows us from life to life until we attain true happiness, bliss and liberation, the goal of Nibbana. As Dhammaduta workers, despite challenges and obstacles, we will continue to strive on, to impart the Sublime Teachings of the Buddha for the happiness and peace of all. Let us all aspire to live by the theme of the 1st DYC, Good Heart, Clear Mind and to walk In The Masters Steps ( the theme for the 20th DYC 2012 ). May more DYC Alumni Members become Dhammafarers.

The DYCThoughts From Bro. Chiew Siew Peng Bro. Chiew was the Chairman of the 1st and 2nd DYC in 1993 and 1994. He has been for many years and is still a Committee Member of PBHP.

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20 years ago when the 1st DYC was first mooted, there was only a handful of adult committee members to run the camp. We were multi-tasking our chores and I can vividly remember how the late Sis. Wong and a few kitchen helpers prepared all the meals. The highlight of the Camp was the Talent Night. The participants practiced very hard and the Talent Night was excellenta memorable event to cherish. Running the first English DYC in Teluk Intan and possibly in Perak was tiring but most fulfilling. DYC has come a long way and is still going strong after two decades. Today the essence and the purpose of the Camp is still the same to plant the Dhamma seed in the younger generation. It is so difficult to encounter the Dhamma; the participants now have a chance to know the Buddhas teachings. Indeed no gifts excel the gift of Dhamma. It may be a fun camp but the Campers get to see the wayThe Middle Way. The working committee also benefits in many ways. In making Dhamma known to others, they too will learn leadership, social and organizational skills. Most of all, they will have the privilege to serve the Triple Gem. Their sacrifice of selfless service and time is utmost important for the DYC to continue. I sincerely hope the DYC will continue for the years to come. As our country speeds to modernization and materialism, the spiritual needs are ever more pressing and wanting. Sadhu!

DYC, The Dhamma And Me

By Sis. Ooi Choon Peng Sis. Ooi is the Deputy President of PBHP and has been involved many years in Dhamma education for children and youths. She is an English teacher.

It has been 20 years since the first Dhamma Youth Camp! I was there at the first camp, not as a participant, but as a helper and I have been in all the camps since then. I became the Chairperson for the first time during the 5th Dhamma Youth Camp and had held this position till the 13th Dhamma Youth Camp. In between then, there was one year I did not become Chairperson. And now after a lapse of 6 years, here I am the Chairperson again, of the 20th Dhamma Youth Camp. Everything happens for a reason. Ever since my childhood, many have asked why I was not sent to a Chinese school. My father did not know what to decide for our education. My second sister and I were sent to English medium schools just because we drew on a piece of paper some English words and my 2 youngest siblings penned a few Chinese words on the pieces of paper! When I was accepted to the Teachers Training College in Kuala Terengganu, I was very thankful for being exposed to Dhamma by my seniors and also the Terengganu Buddhist Association. I am also very grateful to PBHP for this is the place Ive learnt the Dhamma and this is also the best place where I can serve Dhamma. Many parents gave us feedback that their children have changed to be better persons after camps. I have to make them realize that that would soon pass for most cases unless the children or youths are continuously guided and constantly practicing the Dhamma. Whatever it is, Im not disappointed if things dont always turn out the way we want. Our aim here is to plant Dhamma seeds. I always make these aspirations: May all what Im doing be a great success and may they all be beneficial to all. I always have the faith that if we set ourselves to do something good, we will have all the Blessings of the Triple Gem.

8 A Heartfelt Message From Sis. Ong Peck Ing

Peck Ing was a Camp Leader in 1995 and the DYC Chairperson from 2006 2008. She is a Physics teacher in a school in T.I. First of all, Happy Birthday and Congratulations to the DYC for celebrating its 20th birthday this year! And Sadhu to all the Bodhisattvas in the PBHP who planted the seeds and nurtured the DYC since 1993. I am indeed grateful that I am part of it. Being involved in the DYC for some years I consider myself very fortunate to have found the most precious treasure in PBHP and the DYC. The people I met in DYC, the senior teachers and devoted Dhammadutta workers from all walks of life have demonstrated great persistence and patience overcoming all the challenges in making the DYC a success throughout the past 20 years. Sadhu! With the sincere dedication of the Dhammadutta workers and the Blessings of the Triple Gem, the DYC is getting greater support; it has become one of the most greatly anticipated annual happenings for teenagers in Teluk Intan. Like the seeds of the lotus we are, with the sunshine and rain well grow The lyrics from the Buddhist hymn The Lotus Seed make us reflect. The DYC has played and is playing a tremendous part to promote the Dhamma to the young Dhamma that will help us to understand the true nature of existence. In this way, we learn to rid ourselves of the defilements of greed, anger and delusion that have caused us much suffering. With Dhamma, we will grow to cope with the trials and tribulations of life. Lastly, my heartfelt gratitude to all my dearest kalyanamitras or spiritual friends, Uncles and Aunties, all my dear teachers and colleagues , who have led and guided me in righteous ways ever since my younger days. You all have cared and planted the Dhamma seeds.I need to nurture these seeds that will one day bloom into the full lotus. May all of you be well, happy and peaceful!

17th DYC 19th DYCLooking back

By Bro. Cheang Chee Hoo Chee Hoo, a Committee Member of PBHP is a teacher in a school in Teluk Intan. He is also pursuing his degree in Mathematics Education through UPSI. As an ex-chairperson in the 17th to 19th Dhamma Youth Camp (from 2009 to 2011 ), it was a challenge for me to lead a group of teenagers in the Organizing Committee of the PBHP DYC. However, looking back, I feel very happy and proud to see them learning and growing in the Dhamma. Time passes very fast and the Dhamma Youth Camp is already 20 years old. Through Dhamma camps such as this, I can say that many youths are trained in good leadership, human relationships and also in walking the Noble Eightfold Path. Here I would like to thank Brother Oh Teik Bin and Sister Ooi Choon Peng who as advisors in the last three DYCs when I was the Chairperson provided me guidance and moral support in the organization of the Dhamma Youth Camp. At times, being a chairperson of the DYC, it was difficult to find a group of youths to work together with me as committee members but by the blessings of the Triple Gem, we managed to run the various activities and programs of the Camp smoothly. Although there were problems and challenges to meet, they were overcome and they served as Life lessons for me as well as the members of the Organizing Committee of the Camp. I want to thank all the 17th 19th DYC Exco members who worked hard and co-operated with me in ensuring the Camp activities could be carried out in the best possible ways. I would like to wish all the DYC Committee Members and 20th DYC participants Happy 20th DYC Anniversary 2012. I hope that in future more teenagers or secondary students will join the DYC so that they can learn important Dhamma and also strive on diligently in the practice of Dana, Sila and Bhavana. May you all be well and happy!

The DYC, Dhamma and Me

Neoh Ein Yau was the Camp Leader in the 9th
DYC of 1999. After his STPM at St. Anthonys Secondary School in Teluk Intan, he pursued his tertiary education in Dentistry at the Universiti Sains Malaysia. He is now a practicing Dentist in the Klang Valley.

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I am delighted to learn that the DYC is celebrating its 20th anniversary. It has grown from strength to strength and has brought lots of benefits to the youths. I participated in the camp thrice; the Buddha's Teaching that I gained has benefited me in many ways. It has made me a happy, calm and peaceful person. As a practising Buddhist, I have learned to be moderate, taking the middle path and doing the right thing in any situation. Living in an era of a developed global village, most of us are chasing for external happiness, external excitement and material wealth. All these give us a false sense of happiness and security. True happiness can only be derived when we practice the Noble Eightfold Path and moderation. In short, adopt a simple and righteous life. The introduction of loving-kindness meditation at the DYC was the first exposure I had in meditation. Contemplating in Metta (loving-kindness) brings harmony and compassion into our relationship with people. It helps to overcome hatred, anger, jealousy and all sorts of negative thoughts of others. Love of oneself and love for others bring peacefulness and avoid conflicts. All of us are subjected to Cause and Effect and our ignorance and craving have caused much suffering. Do not give up seeking the real Truth. I hope all participants at the DYC will benefit from the Dhamma and put The Buddhas Teachings into daily practice. May you all be free from suffering. May you all be well and happy. Wishing you all a fruitful and enjoyable Camp. Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!

What I Learnt From The DYC

Chuah Chong Hong obtained a B.Sc degree in
Life Sciences from NUS; subsequently he got a Graduate Diploma in Social Work from SIM University. He is currently a Social Worker at a Social Service Agency in Singapore.

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I joined the PBHP Dhamma Youth Camp (DYC) 14 years back thinking of expanding my social circle, especially knowing more female friends. What I had never thought of was that this event turned out to be a turning point in my life. I got to know the Dhamma (teachings of the Buddha) and this has helped to develop the spiritual aspect within me. Previously, I was afraid of failure in life. Every time there was an exam, I could not sleep well worrying about the results. This started when I was in Primary 5 and it had been on-going until I got a breakthrough in Secondary 5. I was able to manage my fears better when I was taking my Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)at least I got a good night sleep before taking the exam the next day. What helped me? HmmI guess my daily reflection: learning to see and accept things as they are; understanding impermanence; meditation; and applying mindfulness in life. However, as I continued to practise the Dhamma, the journey has not been smooth-sailing and fear will get the better of me at times and I will fall back into the black hole. As such, I continue to apply mindfulness in my daily life so as to allow me to be at peace with myself. I always remind myself not to be emotionally overwhelmed as it affects my judgment and objectivity. If you happen to read this article, hesitate no more. Come and join DYC and learn that life is more than just results, career, money, status, etc; I learn the beauty of having spiritual friendship; I learn to appreciate every moment of my life. All in all, I am grateful to DYC for opening the door of my heart to the Dhamma and it has changed my life. Are you ready to change yours?

Nostalgic Thoughts of The DYC By Bro. Chooi Yit Seng Yit Seng, a Biotechnology grad is now pursuing his Masters degree. He was the Camp Leader in the 9th DYC 2001. My first impression of DYC was that it just another fun camp. But later, I realize that DYC is more than that. To new participants, it may be their first proper introduction to the Dhamma, a time when the Dhamma seed is sown. For some veterans, it was refreshing fellowship with the Dhamma. More importantly, the DYC is a platform that binds youths together, connects Kalyanamitras and motivating them to continue to walk the Dhamma path together. Memories and experiences gained in DYC are unforgettable too. I can always recall those good times. We DYCians spent time together in PBHP in so many programs and rehearsing for the talent night. It was enjoyable to work together. My first action dance was learned from the 6th DYC. There was also fun helping the Dhamma sisters in the kitchen. However, the DYC is also a beginning of the Dhamma journey for me. The Dhamma helps transform my heart to see the right from the wrong and good from bad. It helps me to view my life and the world from a perspective not blinded by greed, hatred and delusion while realizing the importance of generating loving kindness towards oneself and others. When I feel lost, I remind myself of the verse Reject anything which when accepted and practiced leads to more anger, more greed and more delusion. Accept anything which when accepted and practiced leads to unconditional love, contentment and wisdom. This is the Teaching in the Kalama Sutta. May all of us continue to mind our monkey mind throughout our life and may the Dhamma grow strongly in

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all Lasting Impressions From of The DYC

By Bro. Yip Kah Kit Kah Kit graduated with a LL.B from the London School Of Economics on a Bank Negara Scholarship. He is a Senior Legal Executive at Bank Negara. Kah Kit was the 1998 DYC Camp Leader.

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Reverend, is it possible to travel through time? Of course, its possible. We are travelling through time even as we speak! That was a part of my conversation with Rev. Abhinyana that still remains vivid in my mind. It was after the conclusion of the Dhamma Youth Camp (DYC) that I attended in 1997 that Rev. Abhinyana answered many of our questions. During my student days that I had the privilege to attend 3 DYCs, twice as a member and once as a committee member. I must say that DYC really stood out in its own unique way. One of my most vivid memories of DYC was during meal time when our insatiable appetite and restless temperament was put to the test. While going through a vegetarian diet for the first time was easy thanks to the delicious dishes prepared by the kind aunties, focusing my restless mind on the act of eating alone minus all the unnecessary chatter was indeed a challenge. That was when I first got to grip with the importance of mindfulness. Another aspect of DYC that had a lasting impression on me was metta bhavana (loving kindness meditation) that we practised before bedtime. It not only trained us to have loving kindness for everyone around us (including our enemies and evil spirits!), but also helped to calm down our mind before sleep, an exercise which I found extremely useful in my subsequent years as a working adult in order to have a sound relaxing sleep. I also forged many wonderful friendships with my DYC mates which have lasted until today. In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of DYC, I sincerely hope that more and more youths in Teluk Intan will continue to benefit from the DYC experience and may the light of the Dharma shine upon you

Learning Dhamma From The DYC

By Bro. Chooi Yit Tsin Yit Tsin completed his A-Levels in Help University College and will be pursuing his Degree in Economics. He was the Camp Leader in the 19th DYC 2011. All in all, I have participated in 5 DYCs , each of them focusing on a theme from which important Life lessons were imparted. In the DYC, we often get to listen to talks by monks, brothers and sisters; we learned while we laughed and sometimes reflected in deep thought. We also enjoyed various sports and meaningful games; we really had great fun. We also practiced hard to make a great show for the Talent Night, one of the most anticipated events by many of us. Lastly and most importantly, we enjoyed the delicious meals prepared by our Dhamma sisters and aunties. I learned to cook with Metta or loving-kindness and the food turned out extra delicious. Apart from the fun activities in the DYC, I have learned very beneficial Dhamma teachings. Two important ones I treasure: Firstly, there is the teaching of Anicca or impermanence. When bad things happen, I tell myself: It will pass and so I dont get too upset. When good things happen, I tell myself: It will pass and so I dont get too excited. Then, I have learned to stay happy in a simple way. That is, to always keep in mind that I can still choose to be happy no matter what happens and so, I stay happy. Oh yes! Before I say goodbye, there are two things I want to say to you. First, Practice what you have learned from DYC in your life. Second, Dont just join DYC; join other PBHP activities as well. You will all then grow in compassion and wisdom. May The Blessings Of The Triple Gem Be Always Upon The PBHP Dhamma Youth Camp and may the DYC continue for as long as it can to plant the Dhamma seeds in the young.

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Fond Memories Of The DYC By Sis. Lee Siew Ling

Siew Ling is a teacher in a Primary School and is also pursuing her degree in education at a Teaching College. She was the DYC Camp Leader in 2004 and 2006 I am glad to be given this opportunity to write a few words for the 20th Anniversary of PBHP DYC. Time really flies. Its already 20 years of the DYC. I still remember my very first time joining the DYC. I was in Form 1. It was the 9th DYC. I felt so shy and dared not voice out anything! . Luckily, I found many seniors who were so nice and friendly. I vowed to join such camps again. I did for 3 consecutive years. Because of DYC, I started to have interest in meditation. After one of the camps, I joined a meditation retreat because I wanted to know more about it. I am proud to say that I was the youngest in the retreat amongst all the uncles and aunties. With 4 years experience of being a participant, I was chosen to be a Camp Leader for the 14th and 16th DYC. Luckily, I had a group of spiritual friends always beside me during the ups and downs. We spent weeks of preparation together and spent time recording for the camp theme song. Conducting a camp is much more difficult than joining one. Running a camp needs leadership and communication with all the committee members. I have really learnt a lot through conducting camps. There are many obstacles and challenges throughout the whole camp. I need to make decisions and take wise steps to let the camp flow smoothly. Naturally, I have learnt from mistakes and this has helped me grow. I must say that DYC is a great life enriching experience. There are so many Life lessons to be learnt fro the camp. I hope that DYC will continue on and on, to enable the young to reap tremendous benefits. Sadhu!

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Being A Dhamma Youth Aik Wei Shen Wei Shen was the Camp Leader in the 10th DYC (2002) and 12th DYC (2004). He graduated in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge and is currently a D Phil student in Chemical
Biology at the University of Oxford.

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Walk the Path with Heart was the theme for the 8th Dhamma Youth Camp (DYC), the first DYC I attended. The theme not only signifies the beginning of my journey as a Dhamma Youth, but also serves as a reminder to walk this path in accordance to the eightfold path. The meaning of Dhamma Youth requires some clarification. As the Dhamma generally means the truth, a Dhamma Youth is someone who aspires to seek the truth beyond the boundaries set by any religion or culture. This was the main message I brought with me from the DYCs. Bhante Kovida, an inspiring Dhamma teacher whom I got to know from the 9th DYC once said that he is a student of the Dhamma (as opposed to merely being a Buddhist), probably hinting that he aspires to learn beyond Buddhism. My journey in the Dhamma continued with the Cambridge University Buddhist Society and interestingly, also with the Queens College Chapel of Anglican Christian tradition. I learnt the universal virtues such as metta (loving-kindness) and mindfulness that transcend culture and religion. The uplifting spiritual experiences, be it from praying in the chapel or radiating metta in the temple, are ultimately teaching me to learn the Dhamma with an open heart. To the new participants who are lucky enough to participate in this years 20th Anniversary DYC, have lots of fun, know lots of friends, and more importantly, bring home a message. I hope one day you can share this message with me. Special thanks to all the brothers and sisters who gave me the guidance and the good memories in the DYCs that I was part of. I still remember the cold air-conditioned rooms, the morning wake-up bells, the outdoor trips, and the delicious vegetarian meals.

The Seeds Of Dhamma Foo Kok Keong is an Entrepreneur and Educator. He is the Founder and CEO of an Educational Company in Penang, He holds a B.Sc. Hons and an M.A. in Education and is currently doing his Ph.D in USM.. He also instructs at W.O.U. It was 1997. That part of my life was called Seedling. I participated in a Library Camp and became a librarian at PBHP. I met new friends and we became Kalyana Mitras till today. That year, I started to know about Buddhism. I am so glad that I met great teachers there (Bro Oh, Sis Ooi, Bro Hor and many more) who guided me to realise the importance of learning the Dhamma. I was given a lot of opportunities to take up responsibilities and learn to be a leader. In 1998, I became the Secretary of DYC, and in 2000, I was the Camp Leader. I admit that I didnt learn much about Dhamma that time. All I did was getting to know more friends and learning to organise activities. However, that was the place where my journey began That was where the seed of Dhamma in me started to grow. In 2002, I went to USM to further my studies. That part of my life was called Growing. I joined the USM Buddhist Society and continued to learn the Dhamma. Along the way, I started to realise how PBHP and DYC had influenced my life. I realised that I had started to build my faith and confidence in Buddhism since 1997. My learning journey became much easier with the basics that I had learned from PBHP and DYC. That is why I am so proud and grateful to be born in Teluk Intan! I will no bet who I am today without the Dhamma. I couldnt imagine how my life would be today if I never started my journey 15 years ago. I am a bigger tree today. I am still growing and spreading more seeds of Dhamma. Hope that the seeds will grow to be trees and spread more seeds around the world. Thank you very much PBHP!

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What is optimal health?

By Dr Tan Cheng Chin
Dr Tan is a private medical practitioner with vast experience. He is also a popular motivational Speaker and has been the Medical Adviser for many DYCs of PBHP.

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Time flies! DYC is already twenty years old. I was very fortunate to be able to participate in the DYC activities. It was enriching experience. It gave me the opportunity to learn about Dharma. Thanks. It is an absolute privilege to be asked to write for your 20th Anniversary Booklet. When I was in the Medical College I had a classmate who was a top student. But he failed his final examination. Why? He felt sick and was not able to sit for the exam. So you see health is so important. What is health? It is not just the absence of disease or illness. It is a state of physical, emotional and mental well being. What is optimal health? It consists of:1. Exercise 2. Attitude 3. Rest 4. Nutrition 5. Stress management Exercise Just be active and move. You exercise to improve you lung and heart functions. Exercise also gives you a sense of well being. Attitude It is important to have a positive mental attitude. Buddhism teaches us about the following:

* Gain and loss 19 * Honour and dishonour * Praise and blame * Happiness and sorrow this understanding will help us to gain positive mental attitudes. Rest The ideas of having rest is for the body * to repair damaged tissue * to replace worn out tissue * to maintain the functioning tissue Nutrition You need carbohydrates, proteins and fats for energy. You need micronutrients to help to convert the food to energy. They are vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals. Dont forget your water (2 liters per day) and fiber too. Stress Being a student is stressful- homework, study and extracurricular activities. How can you have good stress management? The following are important: * Meditation and * The central teachings of the Buddha like The 4 Noble Truths, The 5 Precepts, Dana ( Charity and Service ), Mindfulness When you understand the Dhamma Teachings and their applications, you will have less stress. So do remember the acronym EARNS Exercise, Attitude, Rest, Nutrition, Stress Optimal health does not just happen! A person EARNS it!

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hefty household bills of all sorts NAMO BUDDHAYA we need to pay monthly. ( Homage To Buddha, NAMO DHARMAYA When we are all burdened with Dhamma and Sangha ) NAMO SANGHAYA unnecessary commitments, we have little time for so may

NAMO TASSA BHAGAVATO important things that ARAHATO really matter SAMMA in life learning about and SAMBUDDHASSA developing the mind, One, showing ( 3X ) ( Homage to Him, the Blessed the Exalted One, kindness to others, rendering The Fully Enlightened One )
services to the needy, spending time with our Buddham Saranam Gacchami loved ones and cultivating our Dhammam Saranam Gacchami spirituality. Sangham Saranam Gacchami We lead our lives as if they ( I go to the Buddha as my refuge. will not end; we fail to realize that I go to the Dhamma my refuge. life isas uncertain and death is I go to the Sangha as my refuge. ) certain. The gratitude we owe our parents is tremendous. Its indeed sad that Dutiyampi Buddham Saranam Gacchami many children abandon their Dutiyampi Dhammam Saranam Gacchami parents or give little attention Dutiyampi Sangham Saranam Gacchami and care to their parents. Reason? ( For the second time I go to the Buddha as my refuge. They are in deep busy-ness. For the second time I go to the Dhamma as my refuge.

For the second Filial time Ipiety go toand the gratitude Sangha asare my refuge. ) among the virtues we need to practice Saranam if we wishGacchami to realize Tatiyampi Buddham true happiness and peace. Tatiyampi Dhammam Saranam Gacchami Tatiyampi Sangham Saranam Gacchami ( For the third time I go to the Buddha as my refuge. For the third time I go to the Dhamma as my refuge. For the third time I go to the Sangha as my refuge. )

Panatipata Veramani Sikkhapadam Samadiyami ( I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from killing living beings. ) Adinnadana Veramani Sikkhapadam Samadiyami ( I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from taking things not given. ) Kamesu Micchacara Veramani Sikkhapadam Samadiyami ( I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from sexual misconduct. ) Musavada Veramani Sikkhapadam Samadiyami ( I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from false speech. ) Surameraya-Majja-Pamadatthana Veramani Sikkhapadam Samadiyami ( I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from liquor causing intoxication and heedlessness. ) SADHU! SADHU! SADHU! ( Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! ) Sharing of Merits with Devas and all beings Etta-vataca amhehi Sambhatam punna sampadam Sabbe deva Sabbe bhuta Sabbe satta anumodantu Sabba sampatti siddhiya ( May all sentient beings participate in the merits we have accrued by these offerings and all other good actions for the benefit of all. Bliss to them all. ) Transference of Merits to the departed Idam me natinam hotu (3X) Sukhita hontu natayo ( Let this merit accrue to our departed relatives and may they be happy )

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Ti Ratana Vandana
Salutation To The Triple Gem

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NAMO TASSA BHAGAVATO ARAHATO SAMMA SAMBUDDHASSA ( 3X ) Iti pi so bhagava araham samma-sambuddho Vijja-carana-sampanno sugato loka-vidu Anuttaro purisa-damma-sarathi Sattha deva-manussanam buddho bhagavati Buddham jivita-pariyantam saranam gacchami Ye ca Buddha atita ca Ye ca Buddha anagata Paccupanna ca ye Buddha Aham vandami sabbada Natthi me saranam annam Buddho me saranam varam Etena sacca-vajjena Hotu me jayamangalam Svakkhato bhagavato dhammo Sanditthiko akaliko ehipassiko opanayiko Paccattam veditabbo vinnuhi ti Dhammam jivita-pariyantam saranam gacchami Ye ca dhamma atita ca Ye ca dhamma anagata Paccupanna ca ye dhamma Aham vandami sabbada

Natthi me saranam annam Dhammo me saranam varam Etena sacca-vajjena Hotu me jayamangalam Supatipanno bhagavato savakasangho Ujupatipanno bhagavato savakasangho Nayapatipanno bhagavato savakasangho Samicipatipanno bhagavato savakasangho Yadidam cattari purisa-yugani Attha-purisa-puggala Esa bhagavato savakasangho Ahuneyyo pahuneyyo dakkhineyyo Anjali-karaniyo Anuttaram punnakkhettam lokassati Sangham jivita-pariyantam saranam gacchami Ye ca sangha atita ca Ye ca sangha anagata Paccupanna ca ye sangha Aham vandami sabbada Natthi me saranam annam Sangho me saranam varam Etena sacca-vajjena Hotu me jayamangalam

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24 Blessings Bhavatu sabba-mangalam Rakkhantu sabba-devata Sabba-buddhanubhavena Sada sotthi bhavantu te Bhavatu sabba-mangalam Rakkhantu sabba-devata Sabba-dhammanubhavena Sada sotthi bhavantu te Bhavatu sabba-mangalam Rakkhantu sabba-devata Sabba-sanghanubhavena Sada sotthi bhavantu te Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!

Tiratana Vandana (Salutation To The Triple Gem) Salutation To The Buddha ( Iti pi so ) Such indeed is He, the Blessed One, Holy, Fully and Perfectly Awake. Complete in Knowledge and Conduct, Well-gone, Knower of the Worlds, Guide Unsurpassed of Persons to be tamed. All my life I go for refuge to the Buddha. The Buddhas of the past. The Buddhas yet to be. The Buddhas that now are. All of them I worship. No other refuge than the Buddha. Refuge supreme, is there for me. By the virtue of this Truth, May blessed victory be mine! Salutation To The Dhamma (Svakkhato) Well-communicated is the Teaching of the Blessed One, to be self-realized, timeless, for one to come and see, leading onward, to be known individually by the wise. All my life I go for refuge to the Dhamma. The Dhammas of the past, the Dhammas yet to be, the Dhammas that now are. All of them I worship. No other refuge than the Dhamma. Refuge supreme, is there for me. By the virtue of this Truth, May blessed victory be mine! Salutation To The Sangha (Supatipanno ) Of good conduct is the Order of the Disciples of the Blessed One, Of upright conductOf proper conduct Of dutiful conduct The four pairs of Persons, the eight Individuals, are this very Order of the Disciples Of the Blessed one, worthy of worship, worthy of hospitality, worthy of offerings, worthy of salutation with folded hands, an incomparable field of merit to the world.

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All my life I go for refuge to the Sangha. The Sanghas of the past, The Sanghas yet to be, The Sanghas that now are, All of Them I worship. No other refuge than the Sangha, Refuge Supreme, is there for me. By the virtue of This Truth, may blessed victory be mine!

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Blessings (Bhavatu )
May all blessings be yours May all the gods protect you By the power of all the Buddhas, may happiness be yours. May all blessings be yours May all the gods protect you By the power of all the Dhammas, may happiness be yours. May all blessings be yours May all the gods protect you By the power of all the Sangha, may happiness be yours.

Metta Bhavana Meditation On Loving-Kindness

hefty ? household bills of all sorts What is METTA we need to pay monthly. Metta is When we are all burdened with Loving-Kindness, Goodwill, Friendliness, Benevolence, unnecessary commitments, we Concord, Love

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have little time for so may important things that really matter In Metta, there a strong wish for about the happiness and in is life learning and welfare of oneself and others. developing the mind, showing The heart opens unconditionally encompassing kindness to others, rendering all that is. services to the needy, spending Metta is devoid ofwith self-interest. time our loved cultivating our who wants to One with Metta hasones the and attitude of a friend spirituality. give to another the best to further his or her well-being. We lead our lives as if they willgives not end; fail to realize that her child, so Just as a mother herwe own life to protect life is uncertain and death is Metta only gives and never wants anything in return. certain. The gratitude we owe our parents The 11 Benefits of Metta Bhavana is tremendous. Its indeed sad that 1 One sleepsmany happily. children abandon their 2 One wakes up happily. parents or give little attention 3 One has no bad dreams. and care to their parents. Reason? 4 One is dear to human beings. They are in deep busy-ness.

Filial piety and gratitude 5 One is dear to non-human beings. are amongby the virtues 6 One is protected the gods. we need to practice if wish to realize 7 Ones countenance iswe radiant. true happiness 8 Fire, poison and weapons and peace. do not affect one. 9 Ones mind concentrates quickly. 10 One dies without bewilderment. 11 If one develops no further, one will reach at least to the Brahma World.

Metta Bhavana Guidelines 1 28 We can spend some minutes a day on Metta Bhavana, sending thoughts of loving-kindness to all beings throughout the world. Metta Bhavana Guidelines 2 1 Sit in a relaxed posture on the floor or a cushion. (crosslegged, semi-lotus or lotus position ) 2 Keep your back straight. 3 You may close your eyes. 4 Breathe in and out softly and naturally. 5 Allow your thoughts to dwell upon loving-kindness and compassion. Metta Bhavana Guidelines 3 First, radiate thoughts of loving-kindness to yourself. Charge your heart and mind with thoughts such as : May I be free from harm and danger. May I be free from mental suffering. May I be free from physical suffering. May I be well, happy and peaceful. Metta Bhavana Guidelines 4 You may repeat such thoughts of Metta until your concentration and calmness grow. Metta Bhavana Guidelines 5 Next, radiate thoughts of loving-kindness to your parents and other family members as follows: May they be free from harm and danger. May they be free from mental suffering. May they be free from physical suffering. May they be well, happy and peaceful. Metta Bhavana Guidelines 6 Radiate thoughts of loving-kindness to all your teachers and friends repeating mentally and fervently the four lines as before.

Metta Bhavana Guidelines 7 29 Radiate thoughts of loving-kindness to your enemies or people who are negative towards you, repeating mentally and fervently the four lines as before. Metta Bhavana Guidelines 8 Lastly, radiate your thoughts of loving-kindness to all beings in the whole world, universe and all the realms of existence, repeating mentally and fervently the four lines as before.
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The Triple Gem

The Triple Gem

In Buddhism, The Triple Gem refers to *THE BUDDHA * THE DHAMMA * THE SANGHA

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WHO IS THE BUDDHA? * He is the Blessed, Holy and Fully Enlightened One. * He is the Teacher of the Dhamma, the Truth that will lead all beings to Perfect Happiness and Bliss NIBBANA * He is the incomparable Leader and Teacher of gods and men. * He is the Fully Awakened One, the Knower of the worlds. * He is the Blessed One endowed with clear vision and virtuous conduct. WHAT IS THE DHAMMA? * It is The TRUTH, The Way Things Really Are. * It refers to the Teachings Of The Buddha. * It is NATURE and The Universal Laws. * Dhamma can refer to Good or Righteous Conduct. By learning, understanding and practicing the Dhamma, we can 1 End our problems 2 Be happy and peaceful 3 Attain the Bliss of Nibbana WHAT IS THE SANGHA? * The Sangha can also refer to the spiritual people who practice and teach true Dhamma and guide us in the correct spiritual path to reach Nibbana. * The Sangha may also refer to the spiritual community that understands and practices the Dhamma to gain wisdom and liberation. True Refuge in The Triple Gem will lead one to Happiness, Peace, Bliss and Freedom Of The Mind. You can check out the following URL: http://www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/the-triple-gem

The Noble Eightfold Path

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The Ultimate Happiness is NIRVANA, the unconditioned state of Perfect Peace, Perfect Wisdom, Perfect Freedom * The Way to NIRVANA ( NIBBANA ) is known as The Noble Eightfold Path * To Reach The Goal, One has to 1 Practice Morality 2 Cultivate Mental Cultivation 3 Develop Wisdom Noble Eightfold Path The Middle Way * MORALITY Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood * CONCENTRATION Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration * WISDOM Right Understanding, Right Thought 1 RIGHT UNDERSTANDING * Knowledge of the Four Noble Truths ( The Truth of Suffering, the Cause of Suffering, the End of Suffering and the Way to the End * The Understanding of things as they really are The nature of wholesome and unwholesome actions * The Three Characteristics of Life ( All compounded things are impermanent, subject to suffering and without a Self ) * Law of Dependent Origination ( All phenomena are relative, conditioned states and do not arise independently of supportive conditions. )

2 RIGHT THOUGHT 32 * Thoughts of detachment from worldly pleasures rather than being selfishly attached to them * Thoughts of benevolence, harmlessness, selflessness Thoughts filled with love and compassion 3 RIGHT SPEECH * No Lying, No Slander, No Harsh Speech, No Frivolous Talk * Truthful speech, kind and harmonious speech, meaningful and beneficial speech 4 RIGHT ACTION * No Killing, No Stealing, No Sexual Misconduct * Kind and compassionate action, generosity and charity, contentment and respect for personal relationship 5 RIGHT LIVELIHOOD * No trading in human beings, in weapons, in flesh, in intoxicating drinks and drugs, in poisons. 6 RIGHT EFFORT * Cultivate a positive attitude and have enthusiasm in the things we do * Effort to reject evil that has arisen in the mind Effort to prevent the arising of evil in the mind * Effort to develop unarisen good in the mind Effort to maintain the good which has arisen in the mind 7 RIGHT MINDFULNESS * Mindfulness of the body * Mindfulness of the feelings

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8 RIGHT CONCENTRATION * Developing one-pointedness of the mind * Concentrating, entering and remaining in in the jhanas ( deep mental absorption states ) May We All Walk The Path To Nibbanic Bliss To Ultimate Happiness and Perfect Peace

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The Wonderful 5 Precepts

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Precepts are moral Training Rules one undertakes to observe in walking the Spiritual Path. First Precept: No Killing I undertake the precept to refrain from killing or harming any living being. (I will act for the welfare and happiness of all beings.) Second Precept: No Stealing I undertake the precept to refrain from stealing or cheating. (I will be honest, generous, and take delight in giving and sharing.) Third Precept: No Sexual Misconduct I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual misconduct. (I will be honest and sincere in my relationship with others, nurturing true love and compassion.) Fourth Precept: No Lying I undertake the precept to refrain from lying, slandering, speaking maliciously, harshly and frivolously. (I will speak the truth, promote concord and friendship, speak kindly, gently and beneficially.) Fifth Precept: No Intoxicants I undertake the precept to refrain from taking alcohol and drugs which are harmful to the mind and body. (I will strive to keep my mind pure, clear, alert, mindful, and unconfused as much of the time as possible.)

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May my thoughts, speech and action be good and wise throughout the day May I be strong in moments of weakness, courageous in times of trouble and calm in the face of changing fortunes May I always act with kindness, patience and forgiveness in my dealings with others, including those unfriendly to me May my family and I be well, happy and peaceful May all my relatives, friends and people of the world be well, happy and peaceful May my country and the world be blessed with peace and prosperity May Wisdom be at my head, Love in my heart and Compassion at my side to protect and guide me always May I have the opportunity today to help someone in need of my love and support

May I not waste this life in useless pursuits but use it to bring benefit and happiness to the world If I have strayed from the Path of Truth, Love, Compassion and Wisdom, may I never do so again If I have carelessly hurt someone today, by word or deed, may I be more mindful the next time Oh the Enlightened Ones, help me to set my heart right. May my actions reflect Your Love, Compassion and Wisdom I shall strive to cleanse my heart from hate and envy, and live in harmony with all people I shall be close to Truth or Righteousness, in good as well as in difficult times When the moment comes for me to leave the world, may I do so without fear or regret because I leave the world a better person than when I came into it Whatever wrong someone may do to me, may I be compassionate and forgive him or her, and bear no hatred in my heart

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I shall not forget to be grateful for the acts of Love and Consideration shown to me, no matter how small they appear to be May this life be a blessing and a source of happiness to all beings May I realize The Truth in all its aspects, The Path in all its stages May I attain The Supreme Happiness, Peace, Bliss and Wisdom

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May we all grow in love and compassion May we all grow in peace and wisdom

The Kalama Sutta 38 (The Buddhist Charter of Free Inquiry) Do not believe in anything through revelation. Do not believe in anything through tradition handed down from the past. Do not believe in anything through hearsay. Do not believe in anything because it accords with the scriptures. Do not believe in anything through logic. Do not believe in anything because it is a point of view. Do not believe in anything through having considered the reasons. Do not believe in anything through the testimony of some reliable person. Do not believe in anything thinking, This person is a respected preacher. Kalamas, when you yourselves know what is bad, blameworthy and censured by the (enlightened) wise, Abandon those things. When you yourselves know that these things are good, not blameworthy, but praised by the wise, accept and practice them.

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* Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. * However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them? * All things appear and disappear because of the concurrence of causes and conditions. Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else. * The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. * Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace. * Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.

* Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity. * Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts. * Develop the mind of equilibrium. You will always be getting praise and blame, but do not let either affect the poise of the mind: follow the calmness, the absence of pride. * The virtuous man delights in this world, and he delights in the next; he delights in both. He delights and rejoices, when he sees the purity of his own work. * Fools of little understanding have themselves for their greatest enemies, for they do evil deeds which must bear bitter fruits. * Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue. * Not in the sky, not in the midst of the sea, not if we enter into the clefts of the mountains, is there known a spot in the whole world where death could not overcome the man. * If a man offends a harmless, pure, and innocent person, the evil falls back upon that fool, like light dust thrown up against the wind.

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* As a solid rock is not shaken by the wind, so the wise are not shaken by blame and praise. As a deep lake is clear and calm, so the wise become tranquil after they listen to the Truth. * An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind. * Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely. * There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting. * All wrong-doing arises because of mind. If mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain? * Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind. * Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.

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May we grow in Compassion and Wisdom May The Blessings Of The Triple Gem Be Upon You And Your Family

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CREED FOR PBHP DYC PARTICIPANTS Im a participant of the Dhamma Youth Camp Committed to the Vision Of promoting the growth of Buddhism and creating a better world For all sentient beings. I shall strive To create an environment Conducive for the study And practice of Dhamma. I shall give selfless service and the necessary support For more people to follow the Noble Path And realize their true potentials. And the Triple Gem I shall take As my daily guide and refuge. I shall be guided by wisdom and compassion And aspire for the highest Truth. This is my pledge to my Fellow Buddhists The Buddha Dhamma And Humanity.

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I take this food not for beauty or pleasure but for the sustenance of my body. With this food, I maintain my strength to seek the Truth. Just as my body needs material food for sustenance, even so should I constantly feed my mind with the food of Dhamma to grow in wisdom and compassion. May the Triple Gem, the source of inspiration be my guiding light.

Contemplation After Meals

I dedicate the positive merits I have generated to all beings. May I and those around me, now and in all our future lives, never be separated from the Triple Gem. May I continuously make offerings to the Triple Gem and receive deep inspiration from them. May those involved in the preparation of this food be blessed with good health, happiness and peace. The food I took relieved me from suffering of hunger for a while. I seek to overcome all forms of suffering completely. May I not forget or slacken in my effort to seek the Truth that releases me from all suffering. Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!

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Theme For 1st DYC 1993 Good Heart, Clear Mind The Buddha Says
* Not harming living beings, not speaking lies, taking nothing in all the world unasked, nor going to the wives of other men, and never drinking intoxicants: One who gives up these five harmful acts and does not engage in them is truly called a virtuous man. * In every virtue all accomplished with wisdom full and mind composed, looking within and ever mindful thus one crosses the raging flood. * To one who is without evil, always striving for purity, a wrong the size of a hair tip seems as big as a rain cloud. * The world is led around by mind; by mind the world is plagued. Mind is itself the single thing which brings all else beneath its sway. * Live without covetous greed, fill your mind with benevolence. Be mindful and one-pointed, inwardly stable and concentrated. * My mind is firm like a rock, unattached to sensual things, not shaking in the midst of a world where all is shaking. My mind has thus been well-developed, so how can suffering come to me? * No mother nor father nor any other kin can do greater good for oneself than a mind directed well.

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Theme For 2nd DYC 1994 Reaching Out, Looking In

The Buddha Says * Generosity, kind words, doing a good turn for others, and treating all people alike; these bonds of sympathy are to the world what the linchpin is to the chariot wheel. * Compassion is that which makes the heart of the good move at the pain of others; thus, it is called compassion. It is called compassion because it shelters and embraces the distressed. * May all creatures, all living things, all beings one and all, experience good fortunes only. May they not fall into harm. * Though he may conquer a thousand times, a thousand men in battle, yet he indeed is the noblest victor who would conquer himself. * Difficult to detect and very subtle, the mind seizes whatever it wants; so let a wise man guard his mind, for a guarded mind brings happiness. * Not excited by mental phenomena, one knows them through mindfulness; thus with a mind well detached, one understands and does not cling. * Possessed of persevering energy, practicing the Foundations of Mindfulness, bedecked with the blossoms of Freedom, you will be cooled and undefiled.

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Theme For 3rd DYC 1995 Walk The Dhamma Way The Buddha Says
* The good luck of virtue never fades; faith also brings great good. Wisdom is mans most precious gem, merit no thief can ever steal. * Speak kind words, words rejoiced and welcomed, words that bear ill-will to none; always speak kindly to others. * Thoroughly understanding the Dhamma and freed of the longing through insight, the wise one rid of all desire is as calm as a pool unstirred by wind. * By doing evil, one defiles oneself; by avoiding evil, one purifies oneself. Purity and impurity depend upon oneself; no one can purify another. * Peaceful, quiet and restrained, speaking little, without conceit such a one shakes off all evil as wind shakes leaves off a tree. * He who takes delight in harmlessness, sharing love with all that live, finds enmity with none. * The straight Path has been clearly shown; walk forward and dont turn back. Urge yourself onwards by yourself; in that way attain Nibbana. * The flood is crossed by faith; by vigilance the sea is crossed; pain is overcome by vigour; by wisdom one is purified.

Theme For 4th DYC 1996 Mind Matters, Love Conquers The Buddha Says

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* When a man speaks or acts with good intentions, then happiness follows him like his shadow that never leaves him. * From meditation, wisdom arises; without meditation, wisdom wanes. * It is good to train the wandering mind. A mind under control brings great happiness. * He whose mind does not flutter by contact with worldly contingencies, sorrowless, stainless and secure this is the Highest Blessing. * Hatred is never appeased by hatred; it is appeased by Love. This is an Eternal Law. * Just as a mother would protect her only child even at the risk of her own life, even so let one cultivate a boundless heart towards all beings. * A mind composed, well-concentrated, purified and undefiled, full of kindness towards all beings this is the Way that leads to the Highest. * See yourself in others. Then whom can you hurt? What harm can you do? * A man is not noble if he injures any living creature. The noble man is gentle to all living creatures.

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Theme For 5th DYC 1997 Living Virtuously, Acting Mindfully The Buddha Says
* Here in the world one should train carefully to purify virtue; for virtue when well cultivated brings all success to hand. * Virtue is the foundation, the forerunner and origin of all that is good and beautiful; therefore one should purify virtue. * Virtue is a mighty power, virtue is a mighty weapon, virtue is the supreme adornment, virtue is a wonderful armour. * One is not low because of birth nor does birth make one holy. Deeds alone make one low, deeds only make one holy. * Train yourself in doing good that lasts and brings happiness. Cultivate generosity, the life of peace, and a mind of boundless love. * Even when the obstacles crowd in, the Path to Nibbana can be won by those who establish mindfulness and bring to perfection equipoise. * Knowing that the other person is angry, one who remains mindful and calm acts for his own best interest, too. * If your mind runs wild among sensual pleasure and things that arise, quickly restrain it with mindfulness as one pulls the cow from the corn.

Theme For 6th DYC 1998 Right Vision, Good Action Right Vision

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* This is Right Understanding in the Buddhss Teaching. Primarily, it is an understanding of the Four Noble Truths: 1 The First Noble Truth of Dukkha or Unsatisfactoriness 2 The Second Noble Truth of the Cause of Dukkha 3 The Third Noble Truth of the Cessation of Dukkha 4 The Fourth Noble Truth of the Path leading to the cessation of Dukkha * Right Vision or View is the first aspect of the Noble Eightfold Path * In the practice of Dhamma, we must have Right Understanding of the basic things for example, The 3 Signs of Suffering, Impermanence, Non-Self; The Law of Kamma and Rebirth.

Good Action
* When we have Right Vision, then we will practice GOOD. We will lead a life of virtue. * As lay Buddhists, we should observe the Five Precepts: i ) No Killing ii ) No Stealing iii) No Sexual Misconduct iv ) No Lying v ) No Intoxicants * An important aspect of Good Action is the practice of DANA or Charity/Giving/Generosity

Theme For 7th DYC 1999 Buddha My Guide, Dhamma My Light Buddha My Guide

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* I accept the Buddha as the highest ideal in life. * I honour and pay homage to the Buddha, The Blessed One, The Worthy One, The Fully Enlightened One * The Buddha is the Perfect Guide, the Perfect Teacher of gods and men. * The Buddha shows us the Way to Perfect Happiness, Peace, Bliss and Freedom. * The Buddha has realized the Ultimate Truth the Truth that ends all suffering * We too can become Buddhas through practicing and realizing the Dhamma The Teachings Of The Buddha * Let us cultivate the 10 Perfections of the fully Enlightened Buddha: Dana (Generosity), Sila (Morality), Nekkhamma (Renunciation), Panna (Wisdom), Viriya (Energy), Khanti (Patience), Sacca (Truthfulness), Adhitthana (Determination), Metta (Loving-Kindness), and Upekkha (Equanimity)

Dhamma My Light
* The Dhamma, The Teachings of The Buddha, is the Light that dispels the darkness of Ignorance or Delusion * I follow the Dhamma in my life. The Dhamma will lead me to overcome all problems, conflicts and suffering. * Through my learning, understanding, practicing and realizing the Four Noble Truths, I will attain Perfect Happiness and Bliss NIBBANA

* The Four Noble Truths are: 51 1 The First Noble Truth of Suffering 2 The Second Noble Truth of the Cause of Suffering 3 The Third Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering 4 The Fourth Noble Truth of the Way leading to the Cessation of Suffering ( Noble Eightfold Path ) * The Noble Eightfold Path consists of - Right Understanding - Right Thought - Right Speech - Right Action - Right Livelihood - Right Effort - Right Mindfulness - Right Concentration * I practice the Dhamma with dedication, diligence and determination until I reach my Goal.

Theme For 8th DYC 2000 Walk The Path With Heart

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Everybody wants to be perfectly happy and peaceful The Buddha taught The Four Noble Truths The First Noble Truth of Suffering The Second Noble Truth of the Cause of Suffering The Third Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering The Fourth Noble Truth of the Way or Path leading to the Cessation of Suffering ( The Middle Way or The Noble Eightfold Path ) The Supreme Goal of all Buddhists is Nibbana (the state of Perfect Happiness, Peace, Bliss and Freedom) To reach the Goal of Nibbana, we must follow The Noble Eightfold Path The Noble Eightfold Path consists of Right Understanding, Right Thought, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration. In following the Path, compassion is an integral aspect. We need to have a compassionate heart towards all beings. Only then can we eventually realize our Buddha Nature via Compassion and Wisdom In walking the Path, we are faced with all sorts of obstacles and hindrances such as the temptation of sensual desires, restlessness, mental laziness, boredom and so on. We have to walk The Noble Eightfold Path with a heart full of dedication, diligence and determination until we reach the Supreme Goal. Let us cultivate patience, understanding and mindfulness as we Walk The Path With Heart.

Theme For 9th DYC 2001 Minding My Monkey Mind

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Mind is the forerunner of all things. All that we are arises with our thoughts. Buddha Dhammapada Until we are Enlightened and completely liberated, our minds are defiled filled with Greed, Hatred and Delusion. This gives rise to Dukkha or Suffering. It is imperative that we train our monkey mind and conquer: * Unwholesome Sensual Desire * Restlessness and Worry * Ill-will * Sloth and Torpor * Skepticism and Doubt The Buddha said, It is good to control the mind. To master it brings happiness. How subtle and elusive the mind is! The task is to quiet it by ruling the mind, peace and happiness are found With single-mindedness The Master quells His thoughts. He ends their wandering. Seated in the cave of the heart He finds Freedom. Mindfulness is the Way to Peace, Bliss and Freedom. Train your mind to be awake; reflect and watch. Work with care and attention. Live in the Way The Noble Eightfold Path and the Light will grow in you. Let us make this Aspiration May I always live in the Dhamma Way and spend time Minding My Monkey Mind

Theme For 10th DYC 2002 Sharing Dhamma, Speading Metta

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Dhamma refers to the Teaching of the Buddha. It is the Truth or the true nature of all thingsall physical and mental phenomena. The Gift Of Dhamma Excels All Other Gifts. Hence to teach the Dhamma or to share the Dhamma with others is a most meritorious act of Dana or Charity. When one learns, understands, practices and realizes the Dhamma, one can - become more happy and peaceful - be more calm and tranquil - cope and solve problems and conflicts much better - grow in compassion and wisdom - cut ones greed, hatred and delusion - have a good rebirth when one transits from this world - attain to the Bliss of Nibbana The central Teachings of the Buddha include the following: - The Four Noble Truths - The Noble Eightfold Path - The 3 Characteristics of Unsatisfactoriness, Impermanence and Non-Self - The Law of Kamma and Rebirth - The Law of Dependent Origination The promotion and propagation of Dhamma is the most noble and meritorious action. The Buddha exhorted His disciples to go forth to spread and share the Dhamma for the happiness and peace of all mankind. Let us all be Dhammafarers or Dhammaduta workers. Let our

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Metta is Loving-Kindness, a boundless and unconditioned love for all sentient beings. Metta is one of the four Brahma Viharas or Divine Abodes. This Sublime State brings benefits and happiness to oneself and others. The practice of Metta or Metta Bhavana (Meditation on Loving-Kindness) generates very good and wholesome Kamma. There are 11 benefits that one can obtain through the practice of Metta Bhavana. Our world today is filled with so much anger, aggression, illwill, hatred, strife and enmity. It is indeed in need of lovingkindness and compassion. Let us spread Metta to all sentient beings. The Buddha said, You should develop thoughts of love to friend and foe alike. And having reached perfection in love, you will attain Enlightenment.

Theme For 11th DYC 2003 Troubled Times, Dhamma Chimes Troubled Times

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* We are living in an age where there is much Dukkha Suffering, Trouble, Conflicts, Problems, Physical and Mental Pain * Dukkha arises due to the Greed, Hatred and Delusion of Man * In the world today we can see or hear about so many negative happenings: natural calamities, wars and political conflicts, fatal diseases, stress and suicides, criminal and violent acts that besiege society, social ills like drug abuse etc. * More and more youths today have troubled minds in these troubled times.

Dhamma Chimes
* Dhamma refers to the Teachings of the Buddha or the understanding and realization of the true nature of all things both physical and mental phenomena * Chimes connotes sweet ringing sounds * In such troubled times, all the more we need the soothing messages of Dhamma to learn, understand, practice and realize the Dhamma * Unless and until we follow the Dhamma Chimes, we cannot be really calm, peaceful and happy especially in these Troubled Times.

Theme For 12th DYC 2004 Seeking Natures Peace And Bliss

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* Our world today is filled with trouble, problems, conflicts and natural disasters. * Despite all the scientific and technological advances, there is still so much DUKKHA or suffering. * We have interfered with and destroyed much of Nature deforestation, pollution and development projects rooted in greed and delusion. * In His search for Enlightenment, Siddhartha Gautama spent most of His time with or in Nature. He attained Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree in the midst of Nature. He lived and preached the Dhamma mostly in an environment of Natures Peace. * Its time we live more in harmony with Nature. One can attain much peacefulness and tranquility living in and appreciating the wonders of Nature. * The Peace and Bliss one can attain by being with Nature is truly beautiful and profound.

Theme For 13th DYC 2005 Doing Good, Seeking Truth

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Doing Good It is most important that we do good. The Law of Kamma essentially states : Do good and good comes upon you; Do bad and bad comes upon you. An action is good if that action brings about peace, joy and happiness to oneself and others it does not cause harm or suffering to oneself and others. Good actions have their roots in generosity, kindness, compassion, mindfulness and wisdom. A good Buddhist practices Sila or Morality. He follows the Five Precepts to his best ability. The Five Precepts are : * No killing * No stealing * No sexual misconduct * No lying * No intoxicants Good actions like practicing Dana is most meritorious. Dana refers to generosity, charity and service to others out of kindness and compassion. Seeking Truth More than 2500 years ago, Siddhartha Gautama left his worldly material possessions, wealth and luxuries in search of Truth a Truth that will end all suffering, a Truth that leads man to perfect happiness, peace and freedom.

59 To live meaningfully as a worthy human being, we need to fulfill a mission a quest to seek and realize the Truth just as Siddhartha did ( He attained Enlightenment the mental state of complete bliss and freedom. ) Ehi passiko ( Come and See) is a pertinent message in Buddhism. To learn, understand, practice and realize the Truth of the Dhamma is the greatest Treasure one can get in life. There is an urgency for us to seek, learn and practice the Dhamma (Truth) life is uncertain, death is certain. We must not waste this opportunity to be born a human being is rare and privileged. Seeking and realizing Truth entails the practice of Dana ( Charity ), Sila ( Morality ) and Bhavana ( Meditation)

Theme For 14th DYC 2006 Goodbye Samsara, Hello Nibbana Goodbye Samsara

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Samsara refers to the Realms of Birth and Death or the Cycle of rebirths. As long as we are in Samsara, there is Dukkha Suffering, Unsatisfactoriness, Problems, Conflict, Pain, Stress etc. The Buddha essentially taught the Four Noble Truths , that is * The First Noble Truth - The Fact of Dukkha. * The Second Noble Truth The Cause of Dukkha which is attachment and craving * The Third Noble Truth The Cessation of Dukkha * The Fourth Noble Truth The Path leading to the cessation of Dukkha. As long as we are in Samsaric existence, we will have the mental defilements of Greed, Hatred and Delusion. Unless and until we free ourselves from Samsara by getting rid of Greed, Hatred and Delusion, we will experience Dukkha in all its forms. Let us start to say Goodbye to Samsara by learning, understanding, practising and realizing the Dhamma.

Hello Nibbana
Nibbana is the final goal of all Buddhists. Nibbana is the unconditioned state of perfect happiness, peace and freedom.

61 The Buddha taught that Dukkha ceases when Nibbana is attained. The Way to Nibbana lies in the Noble Eightfold Path of Right Understanding, Right Thought, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration. Nibbana is realized when we completely free our mind from any greed, anger or hatred and delusion. The Cycle of Birth and Death then comes to a stop ... we become Enlightened. Let us walk The Path to Nibbana. Practise the Noble Eightfold Path. Observe the 5 Precepts of No Killing. No Stealing. No Sexual Misconduct. No Lying. No Intoxicants. Practise Dana ( Charity ), Sila ( Morality ) and Bhavana ( Mental Cultivation ) . With this, we will be on the way to Nibbana.

Theme for 15th DYC 2007 Ehipassiko Lifes Lessons To Know

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* Ehipassiko literally means Come and see. * The Dhamma, The Teaching of the Buddha is not to be believed blindly ; it is not a set of beliefs or doctrines based on blind faith, superstitions, traditions or untested philosophical principles. * One has to come and see the Dhamma to listen, to read about it first, to try to understand and reflect on it, to question and investigate for oneself, to put the Dhamma teachings into practice to validate them and when one actualizes the Dhamma in the mind or realizes it, one KNOWS the question of blind belief has no place then. * Ehipassiko is tied up with a Discourse the Buddha taught, namely The Kalama Sutta, a Charter of Free Inquiry. * In the Kalama Sutta, The Buddha said : Come, Kalamas, Do not go upon what has been acquired by repeated hearing, nor upon tradition, nor upon rumor, nor upon scripture, nor upon surmise, nor upon axiom, nor upon specious reasoning, nor upon bias towards a notion pondered over, nor upon anothers seeming ability, nor upon the consideration The monk is our teacher. When you yourselves know: These things are bad, blamable, censured by the wise; undertaken and observed, these things lead to harm and ill, abandon them When you yourselves know: These things are good, blameless, praised by the wise; undertaken and observed, these things lead to benefit and happiness, enter on and abide in them.

63 * The most important lessons of life lie in the Dhamma, which also refers to Truth, The Way things really are, the Universal Laws that govern all physical and mental phenomena. * When one learns, understands, practices and realizes the Dhamma, one develops compassion and wisdom and then one will eventually attain happiness, peace, bliss and freedom of the mind. * The most important Lifes Lesson lies in the Four Noble Truths, that is 1. The First Noble Truth The Noble Truth of Dukkha 2. The Second Noble Truth The Noble Truth of The Cause of Dukkha 3. The Third Noble Truth The Noble Truth of the Cessation of Dukkha 4. The Fourth Noble Truth The Noble Truth of The Path leading to the end of Dukkha. * The Fourth Noble Truth is the Noble Eightfold Path which is made up of (a) Right Understanding (b) Right Thought (c) Right Speech (d) Right Action (e) Right Livelihood (f) Right Effort (g) Right Mindfulness (h) Right Concentration

Theme for 16th DYC 2008 Noble Thoughts, Righteous Ways

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There are two key words in this years DYC Theme Noble Thoughts, Righteous Ways Noble arising from superiority of mind or character (Distinguishing qualities of a person) Righteous acting rightly; upright; according to what is right. From the theme song of the PBHP 16th DYC, we can know more about Dhamma and the practice. Here are the explanatory notes on the 16th DYC Theme Song In noble thoughts and righteous ways, live by the Dhamma This implies the importance of inculcating thoughts that are noble and behavior or actions that are righteous or blameless in our daily lives as practicing Buddhists. The Noble Truths, the Eightfold Way are the guiding stars The essence of the Buddhas Teachings is often summarized into Suffering and the cessation of suffering. The Noble Truths and the Eightfold Way when properly understood and practiced will lead us out of the cycles of birth and death thus ending suffering. They are therefore the guiding stars which show us the way out of samsara. His voice resounds in the Suttas Although the Buddha passed away more than 2500 years ago, His Teachings are preserved in the sacred suttas. When we read and study the suttas, its like hearing the voice of the Buddha again and again, as though the Buddha is alive and

65 preaching endlessly. We should therefore cherish those teachings and use them to help us become Enlightened Beings. Within this very lifetime lets find the fairer day. Many teachers have taught that Enlightenment can be attained within one life-time. Lets strive towards that. Who knows, some of you might be the fortunate ones! Rejoicing in true freedom where karma melts away Our karma follows as like a shadow into our subsequent rebirths. Our karma causes us to be reborn. What happens when karma exists no more? No more rebirthsno more sufferingfreedom from being rebornisnt that true freedom to be rejoiced upon? Facing the dualities of life, take it all in your stride. The Buddha taught us the dualities in life loss and gain, praise and blame, pleasure and pain, fame and shame. In life all of us have to face the dualities. We have no choice but to accept them as part and parcel of human existence and overcome them using the Dhamma. When seas are high with thunderous skies For some, life is quite smooth and easyfor others, life can be extremely miserable. However, at one time or another, the sweetness of life can turn bitter due to unfortunate, inexplicable circumstances. So what are we going to do? Imagine yourself in a little boat in very high seas (waves) with thunder and lightning in stormy weather! We have no choice but to cultivate our minds and be in full control allaying our fears until the storm is over. We can survive (i.e. overcome or endure our hardship) by abiding in the Teachings of the Buddha.

Theme for 17th DYC 2009 Open Heart, Radiant Mind

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What does it mean to have an open heart and a radiant mind? To have an open heart means to have unconditional, nondiscriminating, free-flowing love. To have love for others that is equal to love for oneself. With that kind of love, your heart will be filled with great compassion and generosity to do things which are equally beneficial to yourself and others. Now, what is meant by a radiant mind? Radiant means showing great happiness and love. Imagine a person with open heart and radiant mind; what sort of person would that be? (Must be a very kind-hearted, very helpful, very understanding, knowledgeable, loving, lovable, calm, peaceful and happy person. ) Wouldnt you wish to be such a person or to be in the company of such a person? Wouldnt the world be a more pleasant place if there are more people with open heart and radiant mind Em, em Ok. Lets look at some of the lyrics in the theme song. The Buddhas Teachingswhat did the Buddha teach? Practically the whole teaching of the Buddha deals in some way or other with the Noble Eightfold Path which can be grouped into: (a) Ethical conduct (Sila) Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood (b) Mental Discipline (Samadhi) Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration

67 ( c ) Wisdom (Panna) Right Thought, Right Understanding Lets sing in praise and thank the Lord Why? How? Whenever you canobserve the breath Because He showed us how to escape from this suffering state that we live in. In the thousands of discourses, He urged us to meditate and practice the Dhamma and discover for ourselves what He had discovered. For that we are grateful and thankful. May this Theme serve as a little reminder of what is good and as a motivation for us to love , to serve and to learn and practice the Dhamma to the highest level. Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!

Theme For 18th DYC 2010 A Path To Peace And Bliss

The Buddha taught The Four Noble Truths. They are:

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* The First Noble Truth of Dukkha or Suffering * The Second Noble Truth of the Cause of Suffering * The Third Noble Truth of the Ending of Suffering * The Fourth Noble Truth of The Path leading to the End of Suffering For a very, very long time we have been living many lives in Samsara, the cycle of birth, death and rebirth. We have lived and are living through experiences of problems, pain, conflict and suffering. None of us is free from the eight worldly conditions of pleasure and pain, gain and loss, praise and blame, honor and dishonor. Our worldly pleasures and happiness can never lastthey will eventually fade away. Each of us must go through birth, ageing, sicknesses and death as long as we are unenlightened worldly beings. Suffering and pain is inevitable. The root cause of all our suffering is ignorance and craving or grasping. We crave for things and people and dont get them; we meet with things and people we dont want to; our loved possessions will finally leave us; our loved ones will eventually be separated from us. All these will cause much pain and suffering to us. The temporary pleasures we enjoy with our senses from time to time are not the real or true happiness or peace we seek. The highest happiness that is true peace and happiness is Nibbana. This is the ultimate goal of all Buddhists.

Theme For 19th DYC 2011 Mindful Ways, Peaceful Days Mindful Ways

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To be mindful means to be aware, attentive, heedful, and to know what is happening in the mind moment to moment. The mindful person has a mind that is alert; he or she remembers the things learnt; he is not careless or heedless in his thoughts, speech and bodily actions. Right Mindfulness or Samma Sati is one of the 8 factors in the Buddhas Noble Eightfold Path, the Way that leads one to Nibbana, the State of perfect happiness, peace and freedom of the mind. * * * * The Four Foundations of Mindfulness are: mindfulness of the body mindfulness of feelings (or sensations) mindfulness of mind (or consciousness) mindfulness of mental objects

The practice of the four foundations of mindfulness leads one to insight and wisdom into the real nature of things. Dukkha or suffering will then be completely ended.

Peaceful Days
When one is unmindful, heedless and careless, one meets with a lot of problems, stress, conflicts and suffering.

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* A peaceful mind is one free from unhappiness, stress and tension. The mind is happy, contented, tranquil and steady. A person with a peaceful mind has a peaceful living. He is in harmony within himself, with the environment and with others. To have a peaceful life, one must be mindful to avoid the ten unwholesome kamma. Practice 1 No killing 2 No stealing 3 No sexual misconduct 4 No lying 5 No slander 6 No harsh speech 7 No gossip 8 No covetousness 9 No Ill-will 10 No wrong views To have peacefulness, one must remember to practice the ten meritorious deeds, that is, 1 Charity 2 Morality 3 Mental Culture 4 Reverence or respect 5 Service in helping others 6 Sharing merits with others 7 Rejoicing in the merits of others 8 Preaching and teaching the Dhamma 9 Listening to the Dhamma 10 Straightening views May we be always mindful. Then we will be happy, free and peaceful!

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Theme For The 20th DYC 2012 In The Masters Steps

Prince Siddhartha was born in Lumbini in 623 B.C. Receiving an excellent education, he married at 16 and had a son. When he was 29, after reflecting on the Four Sights of an old man, a sick man, a dead man and a peaceful mendicant, he realized the fleeting and unsatisfactory nature of life; he resolved to renounce his worldly life in search of peace and Truth. It was out of compassion for all the suffering of all beings in Samsara. After an arduous course of mental training for six strenuous years, he attained Supreme Enlightenment He was 35 years old. He had found the Way to Perfect Happiness, Peace and Freedom. For 45 years, the Buddha expounded the Dhamma. He taught the Four Noble Truths: * The 1st Noble Truth of Dukkha or Unsatisfactoriness * The 2nd Noble Truth of The Cause of Dukkha * The 3rd Noble Truth of The Cessation of Dukkha * The 4th Noble Truth of The Path leading to the Cessation of Dukkha With compassion and wisdom, the Buddha diligently worked for the good and happiness of Mankind until His dying moment. His parting words are profound and important: .Be diligent, mindful, and extremely virtuous. With thoughts collected, guard your mind. In this Doctrine and Discipline, by living strenuously, you will escape the cycle of rebirth and put an end to suffering.

72 Think not that you have no Teacher after my Death. Regard the Dhamma and Vinaya I have taught you as your Teacher. He who practices My Teachings best serves Me most. He who sees the Dhamma sees Me. Transient are all component things; strive on with diligence. The Buddha passed into Parinibbana at Kusinara. He was 80 years of age. Brothers and Sisters in the Dhamma: In a world of troubled times, a world where there is so much suffering, let us resolve to Walk In The Masters Steps in an ardent, patient and determined quest to seek real happiness, peace and liberation of the mind and to attain the final Goal of Nibbana. The Path leading to the Cessation of all Suffering is The Noble Eightfold Way of * Right Understanding, Right Thought ( Wisdom ) * Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood ( Morality ) * Right Effort, Right Concentration, Right Mindfulness ( Concentration ) To inspire and motivate us to walk in the Masters Steps, let us reflect on what the Buddha said in Anguttara Nikaya: * We are all subject to ageing * We are all subject to sickness * We are all subject to death * There will be change and separation from all that we hold dear and near to us * We are the owners of our Kamma or actions, heir of our actions. We are born of our actions. We are related to our actions and we have our actions as refuge. Whatever we do, good or evil, of that, we will be the heir. May We Walk In The Masters Steps Towards The Goal of Enlightenment!

73 Anthem Of Unity
In unity we stand 1993 hefty household bills of all sorts we need to pay In harmony we strive monthly. Theme Song The Cause shall end with unnecessary When we are all never burdened As long as were alive little time for so may commitments, we have Music important things that really matter in life Victor Wee Were about One ( and Were One ) the mind, showing learning developing kindness rendering services to the needy, Alwaysto ( others, Always ) Lyrics spending time with our Were One always Piyasilo loved ones and cultivating our One Cause, One Cause Enfolding us spirituality. We lead Along Dhammas Wayour lives as if they
will not end; we fail to realize that life is uncertain and death is One Cosmic Brotherhood certain. One purpose moulding us we owe our parents The gratitude Bringing us all good is to tremendous. Its indeed sad that Kindling the Light in us many children abandon their Strive on ( Strive Onor ) give little attention parents and care to Heedfully ( Heedfully ) their parents. Reason? They are in Strive on heedfully deep busy-ness.

1st DYC

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piety and gratitude are Along, along Filial the Eightfold Way To Nirvanas among Day the virtues we need to practice if we wish to realize true happiness and peace.

74 Reaching Out, Looking In

We care, we giveneed and share we to pay monthly. 1994 With all theWhen faith we we have are all burdened with Theme Song Let Buddhaunnecessary be the Light commitments, we have little time for so may That dispels ignorance Music important things that really matter Lets hold each others hands Hor Su Wei, in life learning about and In unity we stand & Mary Hor developing the mind, showing With harmony we strive Lyrics kindness to others, rendering May Dhamma be our Guide Wendy services to the needy, spending Hor & Chorus: loved ones and cultivating our Open our hearts and mind spirituality. Look in andWe try lead to find our lives as if they will end; we fail to realize that In this wheel of not life life lend is uncertain Reach out and a handand death is certain. Look in, see the Blessed Path The gratitude owe our parents Theres peace within ourwe hearts is tremendous. Its indeed sad that ( Repeat Chorus: )
many children abandon their parents or give little attention We care, we give and share and care to their parents. Reason? With all theThey faithare wein have deep busy-ness. time with our Penny Hor hefty household bills of all 2nd sorts

DYC

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Let BuddhaFilial be the Light piety and gratitude are That dispels ignorance among the virtues we need to Lets hold each others hands practice if we wish to realize In unity we true stand happiness and peace. With harmony we strive May Dhamma be our Guide With harmony we strive May Dhamma be our Guide

75 Walk The Dhamma Way

hefty household bills of all sorts 3rd DYC we need to pay monthly. 1995 In the still of the night When we are all burdened with Theme Song The world is sleeping peacefully unnecessary commitments, we In the sky little havefriendly little stars time for so may Music Twinkle merrily important things that really matter Hor Su Wei, How fragrant theblossoms in are life learning offered about and Hor Sue Lin & developing the mind, showing To the Blessed One Mary Hor kindness toin others, rendering Serenade Lord Buddha all His glory Lyrics services to the needy, spending Suellen Teh Chorus: time with our loved ones and cultivating our Sorrow no more spirituality. Let the true We Buddha in us shine thru lead our lives as if they Let not our will minds be lost in Samsara not end; we fail to realize that Its true that life not always that easy life isis uncertain and death is But keep oncertain. trying We only have to walk the Dhamma Way The gratitude we owe our parents is tremendous. Its indeed sad that many children abandon their Dawn is breaking parents or give on little Sunny rays send darkness theattention run and care to their parents. Like the sun the Dhamma brings Reason? Theyto are in deep Light and Truth our livesbusy-ness.

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Filial piety and gratitude are Let us not sleep the days away! among the virtues we need to Wake up and listen now practice ifechoes we wish to realize The voice of Buddha true happiness and peace. through the land Repeat Chorus

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Mind Matters, Love Conquers

hefty household Great is the power of the mindbills of all sorts we need But it must be guided wellto pay monthly. Theme Song When are Gem all burdened with With the light of thewe Triple Music unnecessary Open our minds and hearts commitments, we Bro. Tan Lee have We all have to love little time for so may Yew important things And to see things as they are that really matter Lyrics in life learning about and Bro. Teoh developing the mind, showing Chorus: Kean Lip kindness to others, rendering Let love grow And let the anger go services to the needy, spending Conquer hate with our Let us live intime peace and harmony loved ones and cultivating our Oh. Let love grow And let the anger go spirituality. Conquer hate lead our lives as if they Let us live inWe peace and harmony will not end; we fail to realize that Oh! Mind matters and love conquers life is uncertain and death is Thoughts arecertain. created by the mind gratitude owe our parents Lets fill the The thoughts withwe love is tremendous. Its indeed sad that For all living beings many children abandon their Be they wealthy or poor Whether little or old parents or give little attention Be they wise or ignorant and care to their parents. Reason? Chorus: They are in deep busy-ness. Filial piety andby gratitude are Boundless is the love shown Lord Buddha among the virtues we need to Hes really holy and wise practice if we wish to realize Let us all follow His teachings To purify our minds true happiness and peace. To have love in our hearts cause Mind Matters, Love Conquers

4th DYC 1996

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Chorus: Let our love shine throughout the world

Living Virtuously, Acting Mindfully

There is a light on the horizon Its the starting of a new day Come and seize the moment Before it slips away

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Theme Song Music
Bro. Tan Lee Yew Lyrics Bro. Teoh Kean Lip

# There is so much living to do Forget the past and future Come and see the rainbow before it disappears * Life is dear and short Now is all weve got Let us all practice the Dhamma Living Virtuously, Acting Mindfully hefty household bills of all sorts Chorus we need to pay monthly. We share in the beauty of are life all burdened with When we In the light of Dhamma unnecessary commitments, we Together we strive have little time for so may We share in the ocean of things tears that really matter important In the light of Dhamma in life learning about and We have no fears ( We all have fears showing ) developing the no mind, kindness to others, rendering Repeat #, * and Chorusto the needy, spending services time with our Life is uncertain loved ones and cultivating our Now is all weve got spirituality. Live with virtue and mindfulness We lead our lives as if they Together we strive for happiness will not end; we fail to realize that life is uncertain and death is Repeat : Chorus certain. The gratitude we owe our parents

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peace.

Right Vision, Good Action

The world is made up of everything And everything makes Theme Song the world we live in In ignorance we live But with Dhamma Light we know Music That we are all friends in Samsara Bro. Tan Lee There is beauty in all of us hefty household bills of all sorts Yew A beauty only few can see and touch we need to pay monthly. Lyrics In the darkness we dwell When we are all burdened with Bro. Teoh But with Dhamma Light we see commitments, we Kean Lip unnecessary That we are all friends in Samsara have little time for so may For the Song, please check out the following: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3gbyGSrnx4
important things that really matter in life learning about and Chorus developing the mind, showing Right Visionwe need this so dearly kindness to others, rendering Have a heart that can see services to the needy, spending The right from the wrong time with our and good from bad ones and cultivating our Good Actionto theloved unfortunate ones spirituality. Free your mind We lead our lives as if they And Truth will follow will not end; we fail to realize that with no more sorrow life is uncertain and death is certain.

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The stars shine their brightest at night The gratitude we owe our parents is tremendous. Its indeed sad that Well succeed if we try with all our might many children abandon their To wash away the dust or give little attention Let us strive on handparents in hand and care to their parents. With the Buddhas guide together we can Reason?
They are in deep busy-ness.

Repeat Chorus

Filial piety and gratitude are among the virtues we need to practice if we wish to realize

Buddha My Guide, Dhamma My Light

* Sometimes the world can get you down Its hard to see things clearly All your smiles turn to a frown All thoughts you think bitterly

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Theme Song Music

Seow Shi Ling Sometimes the night may seem so of long hefty household bills all sorts & Ong Sing need pay monthly. And morning we seems so farto away Yee When we are all You feel like you dont belong burdened with Lyrics commitments, we Bro. Teoh And wish youunnecessary could run away have little time for so may Kean Lip important things that really matter Let the Buddha be your Guide in life learning about and Let Him be your Light developing the mind, showing Let the Dhamma be your kindness toGuide others, rendering Let It be yourservices Light to the needy, spending Let the Buddha bewith your Guide time our Let the Dhamma be your Light loved ones and cultivating our In the Buddha and Dhamma we have faith* spirituality. We lead our lives as if they will not end; we fail to realize that Dont you ever think of giving up life is uncertain and death is The Gem that you have inside certain. Dont you ever think of giving up The subside gratitude we owe our parents For the pain will is tremendous. Its indeed sad that Dont you ever think of giving up many children abandon their The search for Enlightenment parents or give little attention For eventually, it care will to be found and their parents. Reason? They are in deep busy-ness.

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Repeat * * Filial piety and gratitude are Let the Buddha be your among theGuide virtues we need to Let the Dhamma be your Light practice if we wish to realize The joy we feel is truly great true happiness and peace.

Walk The Path With Heart

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The Way to eternal peace was lit up 2000 long ago by the Worthy One, Theme Song Lord Buddha We are the lucky ones who have found it Who have little dust in our eyes Music Walk the Path with heart , my friend Bro. Walk with mindfulness hefty household bills of all sorts Nicholas Tan we a need We must all make start, to pay monthly. Lyrics When we are all burdened with Bro. Teoh and walk with our hearts unnecessary commitments, we Well be on our way to Nirvana Kean Lip have little time for so may Joyfulness comes from following important things that really matter The Eightfold Path in life learning about and That we share with our brothers and sisters developing the mind, showing The sun will shine one every heart rendering kindness to others, To light the Way for all of us services to the needy, spending Walk the Path with heart time with our, my friend Walk with mindfulness loved ones and cultivating our We must all make a start, spirituality. We our lives as if they and walk with ourlead hearts will not end; we fail to realize that Well be on our Way to Nirvana life is uncertain and death is With every step we take certain. We leave behind our defilements The gratitude we owe our parents With every step we take is tremendous. Its indeed sad that We learn to live and love many children abandon their For the Song, please check out the following: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUVj0lJ47Xc *Walk the Path with , my friend and careheart to their parents. Reason? Walk with mindfulness They are in deep busy-ness. We must all make start,and gratitude are Filialapiety and walk with our hearts among the virtues we need to Well be on our Way Nirvana* 2X) practice to if we wish to(realize ( Well be on true our Way To Nirvana ) happiness and peace.
parents or give little attention

8th DYC

Minding My Monkey Mind

Mind precedes everything
Mind is supreme What we are begins with our thoughts Speak not with evil thoughts Act not with an impure mind Cause trouble will follow you

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Sis. Seow Shi Mind itself is ahefty special thing household bills of all sorts Watch it with care we need to pay monthly. Ling Only then will When it bringwe you true joy are all burdened with Lyrics Oh speak with unnecessary loving thoughts commitments, Bro. we Oh Teik act with an upright havemind little time for so may Bin For happiness will then with that you.really matter importantbe things in life learning about and Chorus developing the mind, showing Ohmy restless mind! to others, rendering kindness Ohmy clinging mind!to the needy, spending services When will I see the with Light? time our I should beI loved should be ones and cultivating our Minding my mind spirituality. Minding my mind X) our lives as if they We (2 lead Minding my monkey mind will not end; we fail to realize that life is uncertain and death is Mindfulness iscertain. the Path The true Path to eternal Peace The gratitude we owe our parents The fool sleeps, the Masters is tremendous. awake Its indeed sad that He watches and He is clear abandon their many children parents or give little attention Awake while others dream and care to their parents. Reason? Wakefulness is the Way todeep life busy-ness. They are in Work with care, live with attention Filial piety and gratitude are For the Song, please check out the following: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQmowja6tJs
Repeat Chorus twice if we wish to realize practice

among the virtues we need to true happiness and peace.

Sharing Dhamma, Spreading Metta

Ive come all the way To seek the Dhamma Way 10th DYC Over the next couple of days Heres where Ive got to stay 2002 Lots of friends Ill find Theme Song People who are kind Smiling faces, Cheerful mind Music Well be sharing such wonderful time hefty household bills of all sorts On my way, on my way, Bro. Kee Joo need to pay monthly. Soon Ill be onwe my way Sun When we are Metta all burdened with Sharing Dhamma, Spreading Lyrics unnecessary commitments, we Thats how well spend each day Bro. Kee Joo have little time for so may I will find Peace of mind things that really matter Sun Deepening the important joys of life in life learning Sharing Dhamma, Spreading Metta about and developing the mind, showing Until the end of time kindness to others, rendering Neath this same blue sky services to the needy, spending Whys there so much strife ? time with our Clinging, grasping all the time, loved ones and cultivating our Never feeling satisfied spirituality. Do we have a choice, We destroys lead our To end that which ?lives as if they will not end; we realize that Good old things that are dear tofail theto heart life is uncertain and death is Its up to you girls and boys certain. On my way, on my way we owe our parents Soon Ill be onThe my gratitude way is tremendous. Its indeed sad that Sharing Dhamma, Spreading Metta, many children abandon their Thats how well spend each day parents or give little attention I will find peace of mind to their parents. Reason? Deepening the and joyscare of life They are in deep busy-ness. Sharing Dhamma, Spreading Metta Filial Until the end of time piety and gratitude are among the virtues we need La La La La La La La La La La La La to practice if weMetta wish to realize Sharing Dhamma, Spreading Until the end of time 2X true happiness and peace.

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Troubled Times, Dhamma Chimes

In these troubled times Lets not have a troubled mind 11th DYC Its no use to grieve or pine 2003 When things dont turn out fine Theme Song Do you want the answers to the riddles of life Listen for the Dhamma chimes Music In the gentle breeze Bro. Kee Joo So sweet are the household melodies bills of all sorts hefty Sun Melting away cares of we the need to life pay monthly. Lyrics Making it all worthwhile When we are all burdened with Bro. Kee Joo Youve got to find the answers to unnecessary commitments, we the riddles have of life little time for so may Sun Listen for the Dhamma chimes important things that really matter I shall singin like the birds life learning about and and work like the bees the mind, showing developing I shall fly over land and kindness to sea others, rendering In search of peace and services to harmony the needy, spending For all humanity time with our Let me seeloved your smile ones and cultivating our And the sparkle in your eyes spirituality. In this transient human life We lead our lives as if they Some good things will come byto realize that will not end; we fail Youve got to find the answers to is life is uncertain and death the riddlescertain. of life Listen for the TheDhamma gratitudechimes we owe our parents Let us clear our minds and be indeed peaceful and free is tremendous. Its sad that May we smile in adversity many children abandon their May the Dhamma always With us eternally parents or give be little attention Do you want the answers to the riddles of life and care to their parents. Reason? Listen to the Dhamma Chimes They are in deep busy-ness. Youve got to find the answers to Filial piety and gratitude are the riddles of life among virtues Before you run out the of time we need to practice if we wish to realize Before you run out of time

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true happiness and peace.

Seeking Natures Peace and Bliss

Yonder behold the rocks of old The oceans, lakes and trees The legends, the myths, the mysteries 12th DYC They all are beckoning me 2004 The creatures that roam Theme Song The earth and skies They all are born to be free The blossoms and blooms Music The seasons and tides Bro. Kee Joo Are a part of you andhousehold me hefty bills of all sorts Let us pack our bags and go somewhere we need to pay monthly. Sun To the country and the hills When we are all burdened with Lyrics Where therere lots of fun And a lovely view unnecessary commitments, Bro. we Kee Joo In the mist and morning dew have little time for so may Sun Therere many ways To the mountain peak things that really matter The journeysimportant rough and long in Islife step learning about and What you need a single developing A helping hand and a song the mind, showing kindness to others, You and I Need some breathing space rendering To cope with the hectic pace services to the needy, spending May we find The peace time withand ourbliss In natures warm embrace loved ones and cultivating our Let us pack our bags and go somewhere spirituality. To the country and the hills We lead our lives as if they Where therere lots of fun And a lovely view will not end; we fail to realize that In the mist and morning dew life the is uncertain and death is Let us gaze Into sky certain. On a bright and starry night The gratitude we owe our parents From the countless Millions of galaxies tremendous. Well learn to is shed our pride Its indeed sad that cause lifes transitory many children abandon their From nature were born nature return parents orTo give little attention Thats how it and has to be to their parents. Reason? care *Let us pack our bags And go somewhere They are in deep busy-ness. To the country and the hills Filial piety and gratitude are Where therere lots of fun And a lovely view

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among thedew* virtues we need to In the mist and morning practice if we wish to realize * * Repeat In the midst and morning dew true happiness and peace.

Doing Good, Seeking Truth

A day breaks, Another dawn 13th DYC A brand new day To work upon 2005 Whats done is done Theme Song Whats gone is gone Theres still so much to carry on There are times Music hefty household bills of all sorts When lifes forlorn Bro. Kee Joo Sun we need to pay monthly. When hopes are in vain When we are all burdened with Lyrics And joys so empty unnecessary commitments, Bro. we Kee Joo Sun Heed the Dharma See its beauty have little time for so may And soon important youll bounce on your feet things back that really matter For the Song, please check out the following: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmPvDHK4W0c
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In carefree laughter We theshowing Dharma developing the share mind, Brothers and Sistersto Inothers, this Sasana kindness rendering services to the needy, spending Doing good Seeking Truth time with our Goodness will surely follow you
loved ones and cultivating our spirituality. Lets seize the day Ere it slips away lead our lives as if they For life isWe truly very precious will not end; we fail to realize that Observe precepts Give it your best life is uncertain and death is In every thing That you do certain. When all is said And all done The gratitude weis owe our parents The world returns To peaceful slumber is tremendous. Its indeed sad that When hopes and dreams Reunite many children abandon their Therell be a brand new Tomorrow parents or give little attention and care to their parents. Reason? They are in deep busy-ness. In carefree laughter We share the Dharma

Filial piety and gratitude Brothers and Sisters In this Sasanaare among the virtues we need to Doing good Seeking Truth if we wish you to realize Goodnesspractice will surely follow true happiness and peace.

Goodbye Samsara, Hello Nibbana

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Once upon a time, Lived a turtle who was blind. 14th DYC She searched the ocean blue, 2006 For a drifting yoke to find She bobbed through the ripples and waves, Theme Song Once in a long long while Although she had eyes she had no sight Music hefty household billsshe of tried all sorts Bro. Kee Joo To pop her head through the yoke we friends, need to pay monthly. Oh ! My dear Sun When we are all burdened with How fortunate are we unnecessary commitments, we Lyrics To be born in this human realm, You and me have little time for so may Bro. Kee Joo Sun important things that really matter Through trials and tribulations, in life learning about and The turtle worked her way. the mind, showing beyond compare. Human birthdeveloping is so rare, its really kindness to others, rendering Lets dwell upon the Dhamma, services the needy, spending And share its preciousto gifts. time with our We can learn to bear this thorny world, loved ones and cultivating our To handle thorns without being pricked. spirituality. We lead our Nibbana lives as if they Goodbye Samsara, Hello will not end; we fail to realize that Seek the path to freedom, life is uncertain and From the fetters of ignorance. death is certain. With love and compassion, gratitude we owe our parents Our Teacher The paved the way is tremendous. To help us seek and find, Its indeed sad that children abandon their The wondersmany of our hearts and minds. parents or give little attention The journey of self-discovry, and care to their parents. Reason? Is about the here and now. They are busy-ness. Human life is likened in to deep a raft, piety and gratitude are We must useFilial it well to save ourselves. among the virtues we need to Goodbye Samsara, Hello Nibbana Seek the path to freedom, practice if we wish to realize From the fetters ignorance.and 2Xpeace. trueof happiness

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EhipassikoLifes Lessons To Know

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Heed the words of the One who knows Ehipassiko 15th DYC In the Kalama Sutta He said so Ehipassiko 2007 Dont you wanna know..wanna know Theme Song The way out of worldly woes The Path can only be shown to you Music It has to be taken by you Bro. Joo hefty household bills of all sorts we need to payKee monthly. Sun Chorus When we are all burdened with unnecessary commitments, we Let us sing it loud make it clear things that really have little time for and so may important Lyrics matter in The Truth we must make sure life learning about and developing the mind, showing kindness Bro. Kee Joo to Words of wisdom we doto revere others, rendering services the needy, spending time with our Sun But never blindly follow loved ones and cultivating our (But neverneverever spirituality.blindly follow) We lead our lives as if they The great wisdom the scriptures willof not end; we fail to realize that Ehipassiko life is uncertain and death is The preachings of praiseworthy sages certain. Ehipassiko The gratitude we owe our parents Practices and traditions is tremendous. Its indeed sad that Do not take for granted many children abandon their Sharpen up your enquiring mind parents or give little attention Peace and freedom you will find ( Repeat Chorus ) and care to their parents. Reason? They are in deep busy-ness. To learn the Dhamma and to grow Filial piety and gratitude are Ehipassiko among the virtues we need to Therere lifes lessons we ought to know practice if we wish to realize Ehipassiko true Seek counsel of the happiness worthy and and wisepeace. Contemplate and analyse For all the things that arise Originate in the mind ( Repeat Chorus ) EhipassikoEhipassikoEhipassiko

For the Song, please check out the following: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n-rLzY1iPU

Noble Thoughts, Righteous Ways

In noble thoughts And righteous ways Live by the Dhamma The Noble Truths The Eightfold Way Are the guiding stars

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Bro. Kee Joo Sun

The Teachings of The Buddha Lyrics Cherish in your hearts Kee Joo hefty household bills of Bro. all sorts His voice resound Sun we need to pay monthly. Through the Suttas When we are all burdened with To guide us on the Path
unnecessary commitments, we have little time for so may Chorus 1 Within this very lifetime important things that really matter Lets find fairer dayabout and in life the learning Rejoicing in true developing the freedom mind, showing Where Karma away kindness to melts others, rendering services to the needy, spending To seek the Truth time with our loved ones and cultivating our Gain Buddhahood spirituality. The greatest challenge in life We lead our Facing the dualities of life lives as if they will not end; we fail to realize that Take it all in your stride life is uncertain and death is certain. Chorus 2 When seas are high The gratitude we owe our parents With thunderous skies is tremendous. Its indeed sad that I put my fears aside many children abandon their Abiding the Buddha parents by or give little attention I know I will survive. and care to their parents. Reason? They are in deep busy-ness.

Filial piety Repeat Chorus 1& 2 and gratitude are

For the Song please check out the following: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UomjMKP6Rqs

Open Heart, Radiant Mind

The Buddhas Teachings I was told Its far more precious than silver and gold Although His words are centuries old The ancient wisdom still holds

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we need to pay monthly. Sun we are all burdened with *Open the door ofWhen every heart Its time for us to make a start unnecessary commitments, we Lyrics To walk the Path and seeklittle the Truth have time for so may Bro. Kee Joo And to remove theimportant evil roots* things that really matter Sun in life learning about and Whenever you can, do find the time developing the mind, showing To observe the breath as well as the mind kindness to others, rendering Be calm, be still and you will find services to the needy, spending Truth beyond space and time time with our loved and cultivating our To Him we bow and pay ones homage spirituality. May His Teachings the whole world pervade May there be peace andlead love on earth We our lives as if they Now and forever will not end; we fail to realize that life is uncertain and death is **Share what you certain. have while you still can Be generous and lend a gratitude hand The we owe our parents With open heart and radiant mind is tremendous. Its indeed sad that Let the goodness in us shine many children abandon their parents or giveBodhi littleSvaha** attention Gate Gate Para Gate Parasamgate andParasamgate care to their parents. Reason? (Gate Gate Para Gate Bodhi Svaha ) They are in deep busy-ness.

Lets sing in praise and thank the Lord Without His Teachings we would have not Music The skillful means to liberation Bro. Kee Joo hefty household bills of all sorts From Samsaras bonds

17th DYC 2009 Theme Song

For the Song, please check it out at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXgxTkRjnls

If theres to be true happiness Filial piety and gratitude are Spread goodwill and loving-kindness among the virtues we need to Do the things that are worthy of praise practice if we wish to realize For the human race

true happiness and peace. (Repeat * and **)

A Path To Peace and Bliss 18 DYC It is a world of loss and gain 2010 It is a world of joy and pain We are all caught in praise and blame Theme Song There is dishonor, is fame hefty there household bills of all sorts
we need to pay monthly.
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When we are all burdened with We spin in this Samsaric wheel Bro. Tan Lee unnecessary commitments, we Oh, when will all suffering heal Yew have little we time Happiness and freedom needfor so may important things that really matter Oh, when will we the Dhamma heed?

Music

in life learning about and Lyrics developing the mind, showing Bro. Oh Teik Bin CHORUS kindness to others, rendering services to the needy, spending *There is a state where all pains cease time with our There is A Path to Peace and Bliss our loved ones and cultivating It is The Noble Eightfold Way spirituality. We lead our lives as if they The Way to Everlasting Day* will not end; we fail to realize that life is uncertain and death is Right MindfulnessSamma Sati certain. We need this to live peacefully The gratitude we owe our parents Panna, Sila and Samadhi is tremendous. Its indeed sad that We need to cross Samsaras Sea many children abandon their parents or give little attention Lord Buddha,and Enlightened Fully care to their parents. Reason? Found The Way out of misery They are in deep busy-ness.

We shall strive on diligently Filial piety and gratitude are Along The Path He clearly. amongshowed the virtues we need to practice if we wish to realize 2X true happiness CHORUS and peace.* * Check it out at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKOxoBtc8OQ

Mindful Ways, Peaceful Days

Do we all have true harmony? When will we be truly happy? Oh Delusion, Hatred and Oh Greed Are causing suffering indeed.

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hefty household bills of all sorts we need to pay monthly. When will we walk The Middle Path Music When we are all burdened with The Path to a unnecessary wise, happy heart Sis. Lee Lay commitments, we Do not hesitate, do not wait have little time for so may Chin Remember, we all chart our fate. important things that really matter in life learning about and Lyrics CHORUS developing the mind, showing Bro. Oh Teik Bin *Careless, reckless, kindness restless, to others, heedless rendering services the needy, spending Drifting along withoutto purpose time with our Its time to stop the daze loved and cultivating our Its time to stop theones craze spirituality. Lets have Mindful Ways, Peaceful Days.* We lead our lives as if they will not end; we fail to realize that Charity and morality life is uncertain and death is We all need to practice clearly certain. We too need mental puritywe owe our parents The gratitude For freedom and tranquility. is tremendous. Its indeed sad that many children abandon their parents or give little attention Mindfulness is The Way to Peace care to their parents. Reason? Its The Way and to Nibbanic Bliss They are in deep busy-ness. When will we remove all Fetters

Filial piety and gratitude When will we know Dhamma Matters?are among the virtues we need to practice CHORUS * * 3 X if we wish to realize true happiness and peace. Please Check it out at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI2bkg7SbV4

In The Masters Steps

It was the year 623 B.C. Siddhartha was born in Lumbini He lived a life of great luxury But he pondered on Lifes misery

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20th DYC 2012 hefty household bills of all sorts we need to pay monthly. At 29 He sought for The Truth When we are all burdened with unnecessary commitments, we Theme Song

For little whattime is perfectly wise and good have for so may important things that really matter in life learning aboutPerfect and developing At35, He found Peace the mind, showing kindness toThrough others, rendering services to the needy, spendingMusic time with our The Middle Way, Bro. Tan Lee loved ones and cultivating our The Way to Bliss Yew spirituality. We lead our lives as if they CHORUS ( * *) will not end; we fail to realize that Lyrics * Lets walk in The Masters Steps with Faith life is uncertain and death is Bro. Oh Teik The Dhamma is your Teacher, He said certain. Bin Conquer all delusion, greed and hate The gratitude we owe our parents Lets walk in is The Masters Its Steps withsad Faith tremendous. indeed that The Dhamma is your Teacher, He said many children abandon their We all too one day will be Awake * parents or give little attention and care to their parents. Reason? They are in deep busy-ness. The Master passed away at 80 piety and gratitude are Let us follow Filial His Words heedfully among the virtues we need to All compounded things have transiency practice if we wish to realize With diligence strive on mindfully true happiness and peace. We all seek real peace and happiness The Masters Message remains timeless May our practice be strong and earnest Let our Guide be Love and Mindfulness CHORUS * * 2X Please Check out the song from the URL www.youtube.com/user/ohlifelessons

The PBHP Song

On the plain where a river meanders Music Its way to the open sea Bro. Kee Joo So majestically stands The PBHP hefty household bills of all sorts Sun Way back in Eighty-Seven we need to pay monthly. Lyrics That was when it allwe began When are all burdened with Bro. Kee Joo unnecessary we Sun When the Blessings of Thecommitments, Dhamma have Showered upon thislittle land time for so may
important things that really matter in flame life rekindle learningin about and *Let the ancient us developing the mind, showing Fresh hopes and confidence kindness to others, rendering With hearts sincere we conquer all fear services to the needy, spending Together we mould theour future* time with loved ones and cultivating our Heres a place where spirituality. theres love and Wewarmth lead our lives as if they A place that feels like home will not end; we fail to realize that life is uncertain and death is Where the Dhamma is gently spoken certain. Our hearts need no longer roam gratitude we owe our parents We shall live The every mindful moment is tremendous. Its indeed sad that And be wary of thoughts and deeds many children abandon Well be kind and loving beings their parents or give little attention Rejoicing in peace and bliss and care to their parents. Reason? In sunny daysThey or when skies grey are in deepturn busy-ness.

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Together we shall Filialendure piety and gratitude are The clouds will clear among the virtues we need to Blue skies reappear practice if we wish to realize In the Dhamma we find shelter true happiness and peace. ( Repeat * * ) Together we mould the future

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The PBHP Dhamma Youth Camps 1993 - 2011 Just a Memory?

hefty household bills of all sorts we need to pay monthly. When we are all burdened with unnecessary commitments, we have little time for so may important things that really matter in life learning about and developing the mind, showing kindness to others, rendering services to the needy, spending time with our loved ones and cultivating our spirituality. We lead our lives as if they will not end; we fail to realize that life is uncertain and death is

The Dhamma is a Treasure Beyond Measure

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Leaders: 1 Chai Wen Chii 2 Yap Hui Kong 3 Hor Sue Lin 4 Ong Kok Wei 5 Ong Peck Ing

1st DYC 1993 Good Heart, Clear Mind

Reflection: Have I become more and more kind-hearted? Has my mind grown in calmness and clarity?
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Camp Leader: Chuah Min Wei

2nd DYC 1994 Reaching Out, Looking In Reflection: Have I been reaching out to others? Have I looked inward and cultivated my mind?

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Camp Leader: Ong Peck Ing

3rd DYC 1995 Walk The Dhamma Way Reflection: Have I reduced my Greed, Hatred and Delusion? Have I practiced well The Noble Eightfold Path 5

Camp Leader: Ng Khong Voon 4th DYC 1996 Mind Matters, Love Conquers Reflection: How much have we grown in Wisdom? How much have we grown in Compassion?
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Camp Leader: Lim Eng Heng 5th DYC Living Virtuously, 1997 Acting Mindfully
Reflection: Have we been keeping well the 5 Moral Precepts? Have we been more mindful and heedful? 7

Camp Leader: Yip Kah Kit 6th DYC 1998 Right Vision, Good Action Reflection: Do we develop Right View through Dhamma Practice? Do we carry out the 10 Wholesome Actions?

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Camp Leader: Neoh Ein Yau 7th DYC 1999 : Buddha My Guide, Dhamma My Light Reflection: Have we taken Refuge in the Buddha? Are with living by the Principles of Dhamma?
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Camp Leader: Foo Kok Keong 8th DYC 2000 Walk The Path With Heart Reflection: Have we been practicing Dhamma conscientiously? Have we made the Dhamma known to others?

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Camp Leader: Chooi Yit Seng 9th DYC 2001 Minding My Monkey Mind Reflection: Have we been training our mind? Has our mind become more calm, patient, compassionate and wise?

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Camp Leader: Aik Wei Shen 10th DYC 2002 Sharing Dhamma, Spreading Metta Reflection: Are we promoting the Dhamma? Are we radiating Metta to others?
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Camp Leader: Chuah Chong Hong

11th DYC 2003 Troubled Times, Dhamma Chimes

Reflection: Are we learning and practicing the Dhamma? Are our minds wiser to face challenging times?
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Camp Leader: Aik Wei Shen 12th DYC 2004 Seeking Natures Peace and Bliss Reflection: Are we appreciating Nature more and more? Do we meditate regularly?

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Doing Good, Seeking Truth

Camp Leader: Kenneth Ng Kam Siang Reflection: How much Dana (Charity) have we been doing? Are we practicing Meditation to purify the mind?
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14th DYC 2006 Goodbye Samsara, Hello Nibbana

Camp Leader: Lee Siew Ling Reflection: Are we walking the Path to end Dukkha or Suffering? Are we striving on diligently for Enlightenment?
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Camp Leader: Chong Win Sin 15th DYC 2007 Ehipassiko Lifes Lessons To Know Reflection: Do we know what things really matter in life? Do we investigate into the Dhamma?
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Camp Leader: Lee Siew Ling 16th DYC 2008 Noble Thoughts, Righteous Ways Reflection: Do we have Right Understanding and Right Thought? Do we practice good Morality?

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Camp Leader: Chow Chuan Yuan 17th DYC 2009 Open Heart, Radiant Mind
Reflection: Are we growing in Loving-Kindness and Compassion? Are we seeing things as they truly are?
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Camp Leader: Lim Wei Jane 18th DYC 2010 A Path To Peace and Bliss Reflection: Do we know what is true Peace and Bliss? Are we following The Middle Way to conquer Dis-Ease?
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Camp Leader: Chooi Yit Tsin 19th DYC 2011 Mindful Ways, Peaceful Days Reflection: Are we mindful in our daily life? Do we practice Mindfulness Meditation?
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20th DYC 2012 In The Masters Steps

Reflection: May we practice The Noble Eightfold Path of Right View, Right Thought, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration

Camp Leader: Raymond Ng

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THE PBHP DYCDown Memory Lane

1st DYC 1993 Were not Models! Were Dhammafarers. 2nd DYC 1994 Its morning exercise! Stretch, stretch to feel nice! So cute, our Mummy! Come quickly to see! 3rd DYC 1995 Handsome, arent we? We are Stars, you see! Work can be real fun. Try it, everyone! It is Fun Time to relax your mind!

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THE PBHP DYCDown Memory Lane

4th DYC 1996 Rain or shine, we play. See how disciplined we are. Dont fear, come what may! Were not egoistic lah! 5th DYC 1997 Oh, this is truly exciting! Who says DYC is boring? Were Angels from the sky. We can dance, we can fly! 6th DYC 1998 Is this a special punishment Aiyoh! Forgotten your line? or a way to Enlightenment? I think you should pay a fine.

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THE PBHP DYCDown Memory Lane

7th DYC 1999 Buddha gave us the guide. Now we have found the light. 8th DYC 2000 Our pose is unique. We are all terrific! Fan it here, fan it there. Let us all share and care. Were friends in the Dhamma. Together well go far. 9th DYC 2001 Its a joy to care. We must learn to share. We must concentrate well. Then we all can excel.

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THE PBHP DYCDown Memory Lane

10th DYC 2002 Were not a Football Team! Were the Dhamma Cream! Were Nyonya and Baba! We make you laugh, ha, ha! 11th DYC 2003 Hey! Madam or Sir! What is your Gender? The inmates will be happy if we clean their place nicely. 12th DYC 2004 Oh Cameron, we are here! This Camp will be in top gear. We feel real bliss in Natures peace.

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THE PBHP DYCDown Memory Lane

13th DYC 2005
Weve finished our outdoor task. Dont U think I look sexy? I am Mr DYC! Dont worry, we wont be last!

14th DYC 2006 This is really fantastic!

Their singing is terrific!

So rapt in good attention in this Dhamma Discussion 15th DYC 2007

The monk teaches good Dhamma We now know whats Nibbana

New friends in this DYC Treasures for our memory

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16th DYC 2008
The DYC has gone High-tech Its a camp U cannot forget!

This is our masterpiece. The judges will be pleased! 16th DYC 2008

The experts know their stuff. Theyre really good & tough!

Wah, the cheering is so loud. We make our parents proud.

16th DYC 2008

This Auditorium is so nice a place to learn & be wise! See, we can prepare good food. Youre all in an eating mood?

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THE PBHP DYCDown Memory Lane

17th DYC 2009 Reverend is giving advice. We have a big Open Heart He wants us to be kind and wise. We are also very Smart! 17th DYC 2009 Dana, Sila, Bhavana Thisll lead us to Nibbana This game is really exciting.
A big surprise prize is waiting.

17th DYC 2009 Our saris are so nice, Right? Well win in this Talent Nite!
Dont play, play, its serious sport. Show them all what we have got!

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THE PBHP DYCDown Memory Lane

18th DYC 2010 A Path to Peace and Bliss Our Buddha is so mindful. You can sing this with ease! Hes also happy & peaceful. 18th DYC 2010 Oh, such a creative game.
Hey there, please tell us the name! Shopping is no easy task! Hope our Group wont turn out last!

18th DYC 2010

Were great friends in the Dhamma. Lets strive on to Nibbana.

Its time to say Goodbye! Aiyah! No need to cry!

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THE PBHP DYCDown Memory Lane

19th DYC 2011 Watch our mindful ways May we learn from this DYC. May we be peaceful and happy. We want happy days. 19th DYC 2011 What is our mood? Are we looking good? 19th DYC 2011 We are great cooks, see? Look at our every action. Wait till you taste our mee! We can beat Michael Jackson! You can surely tell we are acting well!

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In The Masters StepsDhammapada Verses

Happiness follows the doer of good

Some know not that life ends in death. Thought of death prevents quarrelling.

Heedfulness is the Path to the Deathless (Nibbana)

The fragrance of the virtuous is supreme..

He who practices the Dhamma abides in happiness.

Make haste in doing good; check your mind from evil

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The Talent Night Of The PBHP DYC

Ever since the first Dhamma Youth Camp of PBHP was held in 1993 with the Theme Good Heart, Clear Mind, the Talent Night Program has proved to be one of the highlights of the camp and the feedback has been always excellent. Among the objectives of the Talent Night slot are: * To convey the Dhamma in a creative and interesting way * To enable the students to show their many talents be it in drama or musical and choreographed singing presentations * To provide opportunities to interact with one another thereby promoting things like cooperation, leadership, creativity, divergent thinking, systematic organizational planning and work, communication, good speaking and acting skills, clean educational fun and expression. Below are some feedback comments from the participants over the years : Talent Night is real fun. I get to make many new friends. Its really exciting to be able to express myself. I learned many creative ideas from the brainstorming. The competition among the various groups is exciting. I learned to overcome my shynessIm not scared now. I gained a lot from working with others as a team. In the many Talent Nights of the DYCs, participants have put up a variety of shows such as The Life Of The Buddha, The 6 Realms, Jataka Stories, Dhammapada Stories, A Fashion Show with a Theme, Modern Stories with a Moral Message, Choreographed Singing and Dancing, Protect our Environment, Ads With Messages, and many others. One of the most memorable Talent Night Shows was the Presentation of Nyonya and Baba in the year 2002. The Script for Nyonya and Baba is reproduced below for the benefit of both the young and the old but young at heart.

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Ah Bah: Brothers & Sisters in the Dhamma, Ladies & Gentlemen : Good Evening and welcome to the 10th Dhamma Youth Camp 2002 `SHOWTIME`. We shall begin this Evenings Program with a short Buddha Puja. Please stand and fold your palms. [Curtain Opens. Puja starts with the Offerings. Then an AJK leads in the chanting until the 5 Precepts] After Puja : Please Be Seated. Ah Bah: Once again, Brothers and Sisters in the Dhamma Welcome to our 10th DYC Showtime. We hope you will all have a wonderful time tonight and also learn some very good Dhamma. This year, the 8 Groups from the 10th DYC will render a presentation of the 6 REALMS. In all the presentation for tonights Showtime, all the characters, `story-lines`, dialogues, wisecracks, satire, humor etc. are fictitious compositions and do not mean to insult, ridicule or hurt any persons or groups feelings. We aim to provide good healthy entertainment and at the same time convey important Dhamma messages through dramatization, and at times satire, wit and humor. Sometimes `Malaysian English` or Manglish is used to add to the humor. Ladies and Gentlemen, in tonights Showtime, there will be a Contest among the 8 Groups of the DYC, namely: 1. LUMBINI Group 2. BODHGAYA Group 3. SARNATH Group 4. SRAVASTI Group 5. RAJAGRIHA Group 6. VAISHALI Group 7. SANKASYA Group 8. KUSHINAGAR Group

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The Groups have been named after the 8 Buddhist Pilgrimage Places in India. Allow me now to introduce the Judges for Tonights Contest of The 6 Realms First, we have the Chief Judge Then and . . The Judging for each of the 8 Groups shall be based on the following: Originality & Creativity : 20% Narration : 20% Costumes : 20% Overall Presentation : 40% Brothers and Sisters in the Dhamma, let me tell you that all the 8 Groups of the DYC did not have prior preparation before the start of the Camp. They merely had 2 preparations and practice sessions during the Camp i.e. yesterday and this afternoon. They, however, do have their respective mentors to guide them. Ladies and Gentlemen, Its Showtime! [Music .. Ah Nyah walks into the stage] Ah Bah: Hello, Ah Nyah .. long time no see .. surely, you miss me .. where you go .. land, air or sea? Ah Nyah: Aiya! `TAI KAH LI SEE` .. You always SI SI SI ! This month very `suei` lah I `kena` accident .. out of action for 2 weeks you know Ah Bah: Ai yo! So sorry to hear this! What happened? Ah Nyah: You know .. last month .. `Hungry Ghost` period .. I was waiting for a taxi .. wait, wait, wait, .. taxi no come .. maybe it come, I no come. No come, no come, no no come. Come, come, three four come. I finally got into taxi loh! Ai yah! Taxi driver like `hantu`. It cut, cut, cut, .. so many

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cars .. suddenly `E A` breaks mati .. to `siam` one cyclist, taxi loh braked .. but taxi tyre no flower .. cannot eat the road .. it went into the `longkang`! Ah Bah: Too bad, how sad .. Im sure you must be mad .. You still alive, I am glad. Ah Nyah: My friend told me `Hungry Ghost` month `suei` .. she take me to see Ang Kong to get fish Paper for protection. See, Ive got 5 fish papers and now I wear `powerful weapons` to chase away all the `Kooi` .. and `Kwai Lo`! You know, how much I pay for them ah? FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OOOooo .. RM lah NOT US! Ah Bah: Oh Ah Nyah .. you are really superstitious and ignorant. You should know DHAMMA and learn about KAMMA? Ah Nyah: DHAMMA, KAMMA .. What is this MA MA MA? Last lime, my GRANDMA never teach me lah! Ah Bah: DHAMMA refers to the Teachings of the BUDDHA. KAMMA is the Law of Cause and Effect. Well, if you follow the Presentation of the `6 Realms` by the 10th DYC Groups, you will learn a lot about KAMMA. Ladies and Gentlemen, we present THE HELL REALM by the LUMBINI Group. (Curtain Opens : Presentation of THE HELL REALM) (End of Hell Realm Presentation .. Curtain Closes) Ah Bah: Ladies & Gentlemen, let us meet the full cast of the Hell Devils .. Oh No No .. sorrylah .. I mean members of the LUMBINI Group! (Curtain Opens. LUMBINI Group makes a bow all together to the audience. Then Curtain Closes) [Ah Bah & then Ah Nyah come on to the stage]

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Ah Nyah: Ai yo yo! The HELL REALM is really 9696. `Betul-Betul` 9696! Ah Bah: What do you mean `9696`? Are you giving `ANG KONG JEE AH` ? Ah Nyah: Why you so SWATOO one? 9696 means KAU LUCK, KAU LUCK . Really frightening lah! JIA LUCK, JIA LUCK ! Ah Bah: Yes, indeed. Evil Kamma like anger and killing can send one to Hell ! Ah Nyah: I better careful about my killing insects .. Every time mosquitoes land and `KOW SUA` me, I always do like this one. (She hits all over her body) Ah Bah: You should be more mindful and perhaps do some METTA BHAVANA. Ah Nyah: Hey ! What this MATA MATA BANANA ? Ah Bah: Metta Bhavava lah, Nyah-yok ! Its the Meditation on Loving Kindness. You can come to PBHP and ask SISTER OOI to teach you ! Ah Nyah: Wah ! I no no NAIK ANGIN can lead one to HELL. I got one friend whose temper is like KOOI. Sometimes I hope his parents never met ! Ah Bah: These days there are many with terrible hatred & tempers .. think of the cases everyday of murderers, road bullies, robbers, terrorists . Ah Nyah: Hey ! I think soon HELL will be `MUA TAI` with beings. If like this, where can very bad people go when they `MAMPUS`? Ah Bah: HELL cannot be FULL one The space is limitless. And dont forget there are 3 other woeful realms where evil people can go after death. Ah Nyah: Ah Bah, what is the Number 2 most `TERUK` state after HELL? Ah Bah: Its THE PETA REALM or commonly known as `HUNGRY GHOST` or `GOH KOOI`. Ah Nyah: What actions can send people to `Hungry Ghost` Place?

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Ah Bah: The Peta Realm is associated with bad Kamma like Greed, craving, attachment and lust. Ah Nyah: Alamak! When I was very young, at about 17, I did one `HUM SUP` thing .. I very scared now. Ah Bah: What did you do? What did you do, Hum Sup Poh? Ah Nyah: Please dont let anyone know .. I `buat` a striptease act in a nightclub .. Ill show you what I did . [Music .. Ah Nyah does a `striptease`. Ah Bah sings to a suitable `striptease` song] Ah Bah: Aiyah .. What is past is past. Whats important now is that you learn good Dhamma. Learn about the dangers of being propelled into the Peta Realm. Ladies and Gentlemen, Members of the BODHGAYA Group shall now present THE REALM OF THE HUNGRY GHOST ! [Curtain Opens .. `Hungry Ghost` Realm] [End of Hungry Ghost Realm Presentation Curtain Closes] Ah Bah: Ladies & Gentlemen, let us meet the full cast of the BODHGAYA Group. (Curtain Opens. BODHGAYA Group makes a bow all together to the audience. Then Curtain Closes) (Ah Nyah enters the stage) Ah Nyah: Ai ya ya ! Ho Thum Sum is really `Thum Sim`. No wonder she become `orang punya` `Thiam Sim`. Ah Bah: Aaah .. Such is the Law of Kamma .. Do bad and one day bad befalls you. There is no escape from Kamma. Ah Nyah: Now, I understand-lah .. the things people do during `Hungry Ghost` Festival really foolish - burn paper house,

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paper money, paper car, paper video .. this cannot reach the dead one .. Ah Bah: Yes, what the Petas need are our prayers, Metta and transference of merits. With all the terrible open burning, Mother Earth is crying and we are destroying our Environment. Ah Nyah: Ya lah ! Think of it .. why burn paper cars? How can car move in the spirit world .. Ha! Ha! We must also burn paper petrol! Ah Bah: Well, People need Dhamma Education to conquer the fears and ignorance. Ah Nyah: Ya! I better send my grandchildren to PBHPs Sunday School next year. Must come and take the Forms tomorrow. Ah Bah: Ah Nyah, that would be a very wise move. Ha ! Ha ! After your grandchildren have attended Sunday School, they can teach you Dhamma! Ah Nyah: Ah Bah, dont buat saya malu lah ! Oh yes, Ah Bah! I want to ask you this : Can a person be reborn as an Animal? Ah Bah: Certainly, Ah Nyah! The Animal Realm is a woeful state. Ah Nyah: Hey! I like to be a bird, a fish or an elephant .. `Yellow Bird` .. up high in BANANA tree .. I can fly here and fly there! Ah Bah, you know what .. when I was young, I like to be an elephant .. I can even do the Elephant Dance? Want to see? (Music starts .. Ah Nyah dances the Elephant Dance .. Ah Bah joins in) [When music & dance end ..] Ah Bah: Ah Nyah .. you dont understand Dhamma .. An Animals life is a suffering state. Now Ladies and Gentlemen, let us watch the presentation of `THE ANIMAL REALM` by the SARNATH Group. Give them a big hand!

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[Curtain Opens and Sarnath Group Presents THE ANIMAL REALM] (At the end, Curtain Closes) Ah Bah: Group. Let us now meet all the members of SARNATH

(Curtain opens .. SARNATH Group members bow and Curtain Closes) [Ah Nyah enters stage again] Ah Nyah: This fellow MAH BOK KIN is really TERUK. He really `ROSAK` by his own doing .. MABUK. Ah Bah, Chinese New Year time .. drink a little beer and Shandy okay or not? Ah Bah: If ones mind becomes tipsy or intoxicated, then one has broken the 5th Precept which we Buddhists chant as: Surameraya majja pama datthana veramani sikkha padam samadiyami! Ah Nyah: Hey! `Lu Kong Ha Mi Wah?` Ah Bah: That was PALI, the language of the Buddha. The 5th Precept is : I undertake to refrain from intoxicating drinks Ah Nyah: Oh! I see. Ah Bah ... me very scared .. ah yo! To be born a chicken .. frightening. [Ah Bah consoles Ah Nyah ..] Ah Bah: Dont worry, Dont worry. Ah Nyah: Eh! What you doing .. dont touch me .. bad Kamma .. so old already, still so `heow` and `HUM SUP` ! Ah Bah: I dont have any bad intention. I keep my 5 precepts the best I can. Ah Nyah: Oi! So aiksi one! So holy one! Sure reborn in Heaven one! Ah Bah: Now, now dont get jealous .. lah! A jealous person may be reborn in the Azura Realm.

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Ah Nyah: Ah Soo lah? Apa itu? I know kiasulah not Ah Soo lah! Ah Bah: Now watch the presentation of `THE AZURA REALM` by the SRAVASTI Group. Brothers and Sisters in the Dhamma, welcome SRAVASTI Group with their presentation of the Azura Realm. (Curtain Opens .. AZURA REALM Presentation) (End of Azura Presentation) [Ah Nyah enters stage.] Ah Bah: Group. Let us now meet all the members of SRAVASTI

(Curtain opens : Sravasti Group members bow and Curtain Closes) Ladies and Gentlemen .. Wow! What a show! Ah Nyah: Vely good, Vely good. Wa! The Demons are really terrible, Ah Bah. But Ah Nyah not afraid because Ah Nyah got `magic` stone .. the Demons dare not come near me! Ah Bah: Magic stone? Hey! Where did you get it? Ah Nyah : Magic Stone very powerful ONE .. I bought it in Thailand. Ah Bah: How much did you pay for it? Ah Nyah: RM 1000 lo! Ah Bah: Youve been cheated. I have a more powerful `magic Stone` Let me demonstrate its powers to you. Ah Nyah: Quick, quick show me, show me. [Ah Bah gets ready the `Magic Show`] Ah Bah: Now, Ah Nyah, let us see whether you got `kena` `Kong Thau` or not. Put a little of your saliva into this container of water.

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Ah Nyah: Aiyoh, I cannot `tahan` this suspense. Worse than Alfred Hitchcockcock `Psycho`! [Ah Bah puts his `magic stone` into the water ___ it turns red!] Ah Nyah: Alamak .. I mati lah! .. HANTU sudah masuk [Ah Nyah swoons .] Ah Bah: [He helps Ah Nyah sit on a chair to calm down.] Ah Nyah: Oh! What to do lah? What to do lah? Ah Bah: Aiyoh, Ah Nyah .. I `tipu` you already. Its not `magic stone` or `Kong Tau`. Its just a Chemistry trick Bro. Oh taught me. I put the chemical phenolphthalein into some alkaline water ___ and of course it turns red! Not `Kong Taulah`! Ah Nyah: Aiyah .. `Ho chai ah!` Please tell me in terms of Dhamma what actually protects a person. Ah Bah: First you need to have Right Understanding, or Right Vision. Then you have to do Right Action. Ladies and Gentlemen, we have pleasure to welcome our Guest Singer for this years DYC Showtime. She will sing the 8th Dhamma Youth Camp Theme Song : Right Vision, Good Action SISTER SUSAN SAIK! (Curtain Opens : Susans Rendition of Right Vision, Good Action .. with Kara. Ah Nyah & Ah Bah gives a choreographed Dance.) [End of Performance] Ah Bah: Hey Ah Nyah, how do you like it! Ah Nyah: Wah! This sister Susan very HEBAT! She reminds me of Connie Francis. Ah Bah: What? `Horny Fun See`? Who is this Mm _ Sa _ Mm _ Si Lady?

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Ah Nyah: Cheh! Connie Francis lah, You HUM SUP BAH! .. the singer of the 1960s. I simply like her songs. Now let me show you. [Music .. Song `Stupid Cupid`. Ah Nyah & Ah Bah sing along and dance] [Performance Ends] Ah Bah: Ah! Ah! This Connie Francis is really `Hebat` Hey! Let us not forget about our `6 Realms`

Presentation. Ah Nyah: Ya Loh! You were telling me how I can get protection .. Now `Right Vision, Good Action`. Ah Bah: Yes, If one practises this, ones rebirth will be good. Ladies and Gentlemen, let us welcome RAJAGRIHA Group to give their presentation of `THE HUMAN REALM `. (curtain Opens .. RAJAGRIHA group gives their `Human Realm ` Presentation) [End of Presentation] Ah Bah: Group. Let us have one more look at the RAJAGRIHA

Give them a big applause. [Ah Nyah enters stage wearing a crown, followed by 2 maids. She holds up her head .. acts like a Queen.] Ah Bah: Hey Ah Nyah! Whats happened? You `big shot` already ah! Dont ackshun, ackshun! Ah Nyah: Aaah .. How nice to be reborn as a Queen. I must practise how to be a Queen! Ah Bah: Not like that one! You need to practise and practise your DANA, SILA, BHAVANA .. remember .. charity, morality & meditation. Ah Nyah: Okaylah, I give you 5 cents and my 2 `Cha Bo Kan` .. real generosity, you know.

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Ah Bah: You `cheap skate` and `one kind` .. you give me I also dowan. I only accept the highest gift. Ah Nyah: And what is the highest gift? Ah Bah: The Gift of Dhamma. Ah Nyah: I am learning slowly, Oh! I have a question Ah Bah. Ah Bah: Im at your service, Oh Queen! Ah Nyah: Actually, I have a confession. (Whispers) .. Many many years ago I did something bad. Ah Bah: Tell me, tell me .. Ill keep it to myself .. if I can and no one bribes me! Ah Nyah: When I was once a beautiful young lady, I stole something from the supermarket. Ah Bah: You stole what? Tell me what happened. (Narration) Last time no Fajar yet .. only got Sungei Perak. One day, I went to shop my heart out. .. at one `tempat`, when no one `tengok` I pocketed something. [Ah Nyah dramatizes as she narrates] Ah Bah: Ai yoh, thats stealing, breaking the Second Precept. What did you steal? [Ah Nyah showed by action. She pulls out from a box a mocked `BRA` labeled `BRA`] Ah Nyah: Now, dont know can be reborn as a human or not when I `mati`? Ah Bah: Well, the past is dead and gone. What you need to do now, Ah Nyah, is to keep on accumulating Good Kamma through your good Dhamma practices. You still have a chance to be reborn as a human being. Ah Nyah: Ah Bah, I got 1 more question. I understand it is fortunate to be born a human. But you know, I got see some people who are really suffering .. really 9696, 9696 ! How to explain this-lah? Ah Nyah:

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Ah Bah: question. Well, the next Presentation will answer your

Ladies and Gentlemen, let us welcome the VAISHALI Group with their presentation of `THE HUMAN REALM (Curtain Opens : Group VAISHALI performs) [End of Presentation. Curtain Closes.] Ah Bah: Group. Let us now meet all the members of VAISHALI

Ladies & Gentlemen, the Vaishali Group (Curtain Opens : Vaishali Group members bow and curtain closes) (Ah Nyah enters stage) (.. speaking with a wailing tone) Ah Bah, I no want to be born as a `cacat`. Really suffering. Aku `betul-betul takut! Ah Bah: Yes, handicapped people really need our compassion. Tomorrow, our DYC participants will be making a METTA visit to a handicapped childrens Home. Ah Nyah, it will be good for you to come along and do some DANA. You can also reflect on the Dhamma. Ah Nyah: Ah Bah, I cannot `tahan` seeing such horrible things. Dont know can faint or not. Ah Bah: You must overcome your fear and not run away from problems, The Buddha taught the 4 Noble Truths: *The 1st Noble Truth of Dukkha or Suffering. *The 2nd Noble Truth of the Cause of Dukkha. *The 3rd Noble Truth of the Cessation of Dukkha. *The 4th Noble Truth of the Path leading to the Cessation of Dukkha .. The Noble Eightfold Path. Ah Nyah: Wah .. you so goodlah in Dhamma. I heard that when you young that time you got go to PBHP and study Buddhist Sunday School and Saturday `Nite Dhamma Class? Ah Nyah:

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Ah Bah: Yes, I was fortunate to do so. Ah Nyah, its never too late! You can join the PBHP Dhamma Activities ___ The Sutta Class on Thursdays or the Pali Chanting Session on Fridays. Ah Nyah : Yes, Ah Bah. I think I better do so before I mati. I dont want to be reborn in a `Pai Meah` state. Oh Yes .. Ill go on that metta visit to the Handicapped Childrens Home. Ah Bah: Well, if you strive on in the Dhamma, you can be reborn as a fortunate human or even a DEVA! Ah Nyah: What is this Deva? Are Devas all the `Ang-Kong, Ang-Kong`? My house got: Tee Kong Tay Choo Kong Kwong Kong Seng Kong Chau Mg Kong Natok Kong Gua A Ah Kong Are all these Ang Kong Devas? Ah Bah: Devas can be regarded as gods. Well, some of the Ang Kong may be Earth-Bound Devas; some are just mythological figures like Monkey God . they are based on myths and legends. Ah Nyah: Oh I see! How can I be born as a Deva or god? Ah Bah: You can learn about this from our next DYC Groups Presentation. Ladies and Gentlemen! Let us welcome the SANKASYA Group who will present `THE DEVA REALM`. (Curtain Opens. Presentation by SANKASYA Group) [End of Presentation. Curtain Closes.] Ah Bah: That was the SANKASYA Group. Ladies and Gentlemen, give them a big hand!

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[Ah Nyah walks in .. she starts to sing and dance to the Kara of some Buddhist Hymns (eg. WAY OUT WEST) .. Ah Bah also dances & sings] Ah Nyah: Hey! Ah Bah! You know what I was doing and why? Ah Bah: You good mood loh after seeing beautiful devas. Ah Nyah: No lah .. I practising to teach Hymn Singing so that I can help in the PBHP Sunday School. I hear that they are very very short of Buddhist Teachers. I want to do this DANA work .. Ha! When I die I can be born as a Deva! Ah Bah: Oh I see! Yes, to be a Dhamma Teacher is very meritorious. You know, the Gift of Dhamma is the greatest Gift as I told you. Ah Nyah: If I a Deva, can live forever in Heaven or not, Ah Bah? Ah Bah: Even devas or gods in the Wheel of Existence must die once their good kamma is finished. They will then be reborn again. Ah Nyah: Aiyoh! So heaven is temporary! How to get eternal happiness and peace? Ah Bah: The final aim of a Buddhist is to get out of the Wheel of Existence - to become enlightened - to become an Arahant or a Buddha not to be born again. Ah Nyah: Quickly, quickly tell me how Ah Bah .. I dying to know how to become an Arahant. Ah Bah : Ladies and Gentlemen, let us now watch the final Group, .. Group KUSHINAGAR . It will show us the Path to Arahanthood or Buddhahood! Let us welcome the KUSHINAGAR Group. (Curtain Opens. KUSHINAGAR Group gives their presentation.) (Curtain Closes & Opens for the final Group to face the Audience) (Curtain Closes.) Ah Bah: Ladies and Gentlemen, that KUSHINAGAR Group, the final group to perform. was the

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Hey, where is Ah Nyah? Where has she disappeared to? (Curtain opens to reveal Ah Nyah (in monks robes) meditating (dynamic meditation) .. music) [Ah Bah claps and Ah Nyah gets up.] Ah Bah: Hey, Ah Nyah, what are you doing? Ah Nyah: I meditating to become an Arahant. Ah Bah: Aiyo, dont forget me! [Ah Bah takes Ah Nyahs hand and walks out of stage as Curtain Closes] Ah Bah: Let us go for a long meditation retreat. [Stage Assistant carries placard END OF 10TH DYC `6 REALMS and walks across] (Curtain Closes) Ah Bah as MC takes over: Ah Bah: Ladies and Gentlemen, we hope you have all enjoyed and learnt good Dhamma from our show. While we are waiting for the judges to tally the scores for the final results, let us watch a presentation of this years DYC Theme Song SHARING DHAMMA, SPREADING METTA by the 10th DYC Committee. (Curtain Opens. Presentation by Committee) [Ah Nyah and Ah Bah joins in] End of Presentation.

Leadership and Management Skills I Good Leadership hefty household we need to * Self Control
bills of all sorts pay monthly. When we are all burdened with * Firm Courage unnecessary commitments, we * Sense of Justice & Fairness have little time for so may * Clearness of Plans important things that really matter * Positive Mind in life learning about and * A Pleasant Personality developing the mind, showing * Compassion kindness & Understanding to others, rendering * Sacrifice & Doing More services to the needy, spending * Completeness of Details time with our * Responsibility loved ones and cultivating our spirituality. * Getting Cooperation We lead our lives as if they * Leading by Example will not end; we fail to realize that life is uncertain and death is II Reaching Out To Others certain. * Show loving The CARE for people. gratitude we owe our parents * Take every opportunity to HELP is tremendous. Its indeed sad that * Keep good MORALITY every time. many children abandon their * Practise great PATIENCE. parents or give little attention * Use ability to SERVE. and care to their parents. Reason? They are in deep busy-ness. * Practise RIGHT SPEECH.

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Filial piety and Develop the STRENGTH to gratitude succeed. are among the virtues SERVE the NEEDS of others. we need to practice if we wish to realize Have high INTEGRITY and HONESTY. true happiness and peace. Have COURAGE to face obstacles and problems and to OVERCOME them.

III Cultivating A Winning Personality

* Smile as much as possible

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Show genuine interest in other people. 132 Show honest and sincere appreciation. Be a good listener. Consider the other persons needs and interests. Make the other person feel important in a sincere manner. Arouse an eager want in the other person. Try to remember a persons name. Dont criticize, condemn or complain

IV Human Relationship Laws

Be polite and well-mannered. Be cheerful. Smile. Remember peoples names. Be a good listener Show appreciation. Show a sincere interest in others. Be kind and helpful. Be patient, tolerant and understanding. Do not argue with people. Watch your speech. Dont brag. Let your virtues speak for themselves. Never criticize without complimenting. Refrain from discussing issues that will hurt other people. * Do unto others as you want others to do unto you * * * * * * * * * * * * *

V Effective Speaking
* * * * * * Define the Purpose of your speech. Get to know your audience. Prepare and organize your material. Get attention at the Introduction. Make an Effective Conclusion Use Audio-Visual Aids where necessary

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Speak from brief notes or points. Watch your Body Language Be Aware of the way you speak. Adopt a proper posture. Be your natural self. Remember to practice Spice up your Speech with wit and humor. Avoid negative elements. Show Enthusiasm in your speech. Concentrate. Be Mindful Handle Questions intelligently. Be Honest and Sincere. Exercise Flexibility in your speech. Have a Positive Mind

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VI Time Management
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Have very clear goals. Set deadlines and meet them. Get your priorities right Plan and Follow a Programme. Always Be Punctual. Use efficient ways Be Alert and Mindful. Practise Strong Discipline. Do not Procrastinate Dont Waste Time. Concentrate Well. Organize your Work Delegate and Share the work. Take good care of your health. Cultivate Good Attitudes and Habits

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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Develop Right Views. Dont Set Unrealistic Goals. Stop Comparing With Others. Learn to accept inevitable things Make decisions when you need to. Think Problems through. Plan and Organize Take One Thing at a time. Avoid Procrastination. Dont Bottle Up Feelings Rest Adequately. Do Exercise. Have Recreational Activities and Hobbies. Take a Balanced Diet Have a sense of Humor. Laugh. Lend a Helping Hand. Think Good Thoughts

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I must know the ways to beat stress. This is an important LIFE Test. If I fail, Ill be in a MESS.

Cultivate gratitude. Carve out an hour a day for solitude. heftyend household bills with of all sorts Begin and the day prayer, we need to pay monthly. meditation and reflection. When we are all burdened with Keep it unnecessary simple. Don't over-schedule. commitments, we Strive for realistic deadlines. Stress really makes me feel so down. All over my face is a frown. Must keep my mind healthy and sound.

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Never make a promise you can't keep. Allow an extra half hour for everything you do. Create quiet surroundings at home and at work. Go to bed at nine o'clock twice a week. Always carry something interesting to read. Living a wise and healthy lifestyle will help to put back my stress-free smile. Breathe.. deeply and often. Move.. walk, dance, run, find a sport you enjoy. Drink pure spring water. Lots of it. Eat only when hungry. If it's not delicious, don't eat it. Be instead of Do.

I need to heed the advice of the wise to be rid of all my stress and feel nice.

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Set aside one day a week for rest and renewal. Laugh more often. Luxuriate your senses. Always opt for comfort. If you don't love it, live without it. Stress really eats into my heart and mind. I need to find ways to gain peace sublime. Let Mother Nature nurture. Don't answer the telephone during dinner. Stop trying to please everybody. Start pleasing yourself. Stay away from negative people.

I must have an attitude that is RIGHT. Then less tension and worry will be LEFT.

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If I live in wise and righteous ways, I will have peaceful and stress-free days. Set achievable goals. Surrender expectations. Savor beauty. Create boundaries. For every "yes", let there be a "no".

Modern living with so much material chase can lead to much pain and stress in the rat race.

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Don't worry, be happy. Remember, happiness is a living emotion. Exchange security for serenity. Care for your soul. Cherish your dreams.

Wise ones say the way out of suffering is not to be attached to anything. Express love every day. Reach out to others in need Have quiet time in solitude.

I need to take a holiday to keep stress and worry at bay. I must find the time come what may!

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Stay Healthy. Be Stress-Free Why Worry. Be Happy.

Yesterday is past, its History, a Memory. Tomorrow is a Mystery, an Uncertainty. What matters is TodayLive Meaningfully. Remember: The Present is a Gift.

May we all live virtuously. Then we all will be guilt-free. We will have serenity. May contentment be our practice. Then we will have more mental peace.

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Acknowledgements
Persatuan Buddhist Hilir Perak would like to express its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the following for their contributions to the Dhamma Youth Camp 20th Anniversary Commemorative Booklet and the 20th Dhamma Youth Camp 2012.
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Lok Ping Ling

Lok Jun Wei Lok Jun Leong Lee Wai Chung Wong Yoke Foong & Family Lee Wai Mei Chuah Chong Hong Lim Eng Heng Teh Leong Hwan & Lee Wai Meng

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Oh Teik Bin Loke Mei Chee Ong Kok Wei Ang Suan Choo Neoh Ein Yau Tan Choong Koong & Fly Kee Guek Meng Chan Kim Har Lee Nyiang Cheh & Family Lee Kiang Wui Shinano Corporation Sdn Bhd

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* Venerable Sampanno for officiating in the Opening Ceremony of many of our Dhamma Youth Camps * All Reverends, Dhamma & Motivation Speakers from 1993-2012 * All members, devotees, well-wishers, organizations and individuals who have helped to make the Dhamma Youth Camps 1993 2012 possible.

The Dhamma Youth Camp of Persatuan Buddhist Hilir Perak, Teluk Intan for secondary students and youths stresses on Dhamma education and Dhammaduta work. Through such Camps, the young * can learn the essential Teachings of the Buddha * are exposed to communication and social skills * have an opportunity to develop their creativity * get involved in charity, welfare and outreach work * are trained in character and self-development. Among the activities and programs of the PBHP DYC are: * Dhamma talks and Discussions/Workshops * Motivation talks/Forums * Buddha Puja, Chanting and Meditation * Dynamics and Sports * Charity and welfare projects * Outdoor trips (Dhamma in Action) * Music and Singing * Talent Night/Show/Concert * Fellowship Party * Telematch and Treasure Hunt Dhammafarers can check out and download lots of Dhamma and motivational material from the following: www.dhammatelukintan.blogspot.com www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin www.toondoo.com/user/bteikoh www.scribd.com/teikbin http://engagedbuddhists.ning.com/profile/ohteikbin www.youtube.com/user/ohlifelessons www.facebook.com/ohteikbin www.twitter.com/TBroh May all present and past DYC participants continue to learn and practice Dhamma and strive to share the sublime Dhamma.