The document provides details of the 29th Annual General Meeting of the Buddhist Gem Fellowship to be held on 15 April 2018. It includes the agenda, minutes from the previous AGM, and an annual report summarizing the Fellowship's activities from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018. Key activities discussed in the report include Dhamma talks, workshops, retreats led by monastics, membership updates, and Abhidhamma classes. Over 70 new members joined in the reporting period, bringing total membership to 1,520.

1. 29th Annual General Meeting
15-April-2018

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Contents Index Page
1. Notice and Agenda of 29th
Annual General Meeting 2018 2
2. Minutes of the 28th
Annual General Meeting 2017 3 - 7
3. Annual Report for the Period Ending 31st March 2018 8 - 52
4. Statement of Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2017 53 - 60

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ANNUAL REPORT
BUDDHIST GEM FELLOWSHIP
For the Period Ending 31 March 2018
1. INTRODUCTION
The Executive Committee (EXCO) of the Buddhist Gem Fellowship
(BGF) has the pleasure in submitting to members its report for the
period ending 31 March 2018, together with the audited Statement of
Accounts of the Society.
2. COMMITTEEMEMBERS
The Executive Committee of the Buddhist Gem Fellowship for year
2017-2018 was elected at the 28th
Annual General Meeting (AGM) held
on 18 April 2017. It comprises the following:
President Datuk Seri Dr.Victor Wee Eng Lye
Deputy President Bro Bobby Ng Joo Khiam
Honorary Secretary Sis Hor Kam Peng
Assistant Secretary Sis Ngooi Ngok Ling
Honorary Treasurer Sis Elaine Low Lee Lim
Committee (Dhammaduta) Bro Bobby Ng Joo Khiam
Bro Lai Kim Looi
Committee (Training and
Development)
Bro Mooi Chee Onn
Committee (Buddhist Education)
Gem Kids, Gem Teens
Bro Tee Chee Seng
Bro Daniel Kwok Tak Hoong
Committee (Counselling Unit) Bro Lim Chen Yam (up to Oct
2017) & replaced by Sis Wong
Chung Heong
ANNUAL REPORT
BUDDHIST GEM FELLOWSHIP
For the Period Ending 31 March 2018

10. Committee (Communications) Bro Allex Lim Eng Ugim
Committee (Youth Connection) Bro Loo Han
Committee (Publication & Ladies
Connection)
Sis Dolly Teoh Paik Cheng
Committee (Fellowship and
Welfare)
Bro Saw Si Nan and Sis Christine
Mun
Committee (Origin Point Therapy) Bro Ang Eng Chuan (up to Jan
2018) & represented by Bro Lai
Kim Looi
Honorary Auditors Bro Poh Wee Fah
Bro Lim Liang Hoe
3. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMEETING
Twelve Executive Committee Meetings were held during the period
under review. The dates of the meetings were as follows:
Meeting Date
01/12 08/04/17
02/12 07/05/17
03/12 22/06/17
04/12 09/07/17
05/12 22/08/17
06/12 09/09/17
07/12 12/10/17
08/12 26/11/17
09/12 11/12/17
10/12 14/01/18
11/12 25/02/18
12/12 05/03/18
The Committee Meetings were held at Resource Room, L1 BGF Centre,
Ara Damansara. The main objectives of the meeting are to inform, seek
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11. cooperation, plan resource allocation and obtain approval for activities to
be organized.
4. MEMBERSHIP
The status of the membership in BGF as at 31 March 2018 was as
follows:
Total Number of Members as at 31 March 2017 1,452
New Members for the period 1st
April 2017 to 31 Mar 2018 71
No. of members who resigned/deceased during the period
from April 1 2017 to 31 March 2018
3
Total Number of Members as at 31 March 2018 1,520
4.1 New Ordinary Members of BGF for the period 1 April 2017 to 31
March 2018
No. Name No. Name
1 Nyon Yan Ru 33 Kee Siu Yee
2 Soo Hong Keong, David 34 Lai Sin Kee
3 Lau Phaih Yean 35 Khor Joe Jack
4 Siew Mun Hoi 36 Lee Man Shin
5 Soh Siew Hoon, Annie 37 Saw Bee Yee
6 Chen Chew Fung 38 Ng Wye Yin
7 Yap Mei Theng, Jessica 39 Yue Kham Wah
8 Sim Siew Ai 40 Leong Cui Mei
9 Liew Siew Lin 41 Lee Khim Keat
10 Wee Beng Hai 42 Tham Yuet Wah
11 Phua Siok Eng 43 Voong Cheok Ying
12 Tee Lian Seong 44 Lim Lih Shin
13 Thong Lai Sze 45 Tay Kim Chuan
14 Teo Jau Shya 46 Lai Yock Mey
15 Chan Kok Seng 47 Tong Hiew Yuen
16 Chuah Li May, Julie 48 How Hoe Yaw
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12. 17 Lim Bee Lian 49 Chan Chiou Leng
18 Lee Kwan Meng, Dr 50 Ooi Lai Keat , Ken
19 Goay peck Sim 51 Lee Siow Foo
20 Lai Chin Yan 52 Foong Chek Lim
21 Maresa Ng Hooi Meng 53 Loo Siew Kham
22 Lee Mei Chieng 54 Lee Kheng Wee
23 Ong Mun Wah 55 Chee Lye Yee
24 Yeow Chiang Swee 56 Lim Boon Teong
25 Chiam Poh Leng, Renee 57 Lee Bak Choon
26 Teoh Hong Im ,Lilian 58 Vong Mei Sian Cindy
27 Teoh Hong Keow, Pauline 59 Lee Wei Ying
28 See Kiat Siong 60 Gee Siew Hong
29 Tee May Wah, Karen 61 Lim Kock Hooi
30 Cheng Tone Vei 62 Kee Siok Leong
31 Hor Lai Wah 63 Chow Jia Xuan, Rebecca
32 Ng Yen Ling
4.2 New Life members
No. Name No. Name
1 Siew Kam Sang 5 Sim Siew Lin
2 Lee Mai Chieng 6 Liew Siew Lin
3 Lim Bee Lian 7 Wee Beng Hai
4 Soo Hong Keong, David 8 Phua Siok Eng
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13. 4.3 Life member Upgradefrom Ordinary members
No. Name No. Name
1 Poh Wee Fah 6. Lee Say Poh
2 Yong Lee Meng 7. Ng Shiow Ing
3 Looi Ee Li 8. Lie Siew Ngor
4. Koh Wei Chern 9. Cheong Soo Ling
5. Yeo Lea Yan
5. REPORT FROM DHAMMADUTA
Dhammaduta Committee:
Exco Members:
Bro. Bobby Ng Joo Khiam
Bro. Lai Kim Looi
Committee Members :
Sis. Ooi Cheng Im
Bro. Bob Tan
Bro. Foo Chuan Wai
Bro. Khor Joe Jack
Bro. Ow Yong Keng Guan
Coordinator Weekly Metta Meditation : Elaine Low Lee Lim
Coordinator of Invocation & Aspirations (I&A) : Dr Ng Siew Hua
5.1 Summaryof Activities :
In summary, a total of 22 Sunday@BGF talks, 13 Dhamma Enrichment
talks by visiting monks/speakers, and 15 Sutta Workshops were
organised. In 2017/8, we decided to focus on Dhamma education by
organising several One Day Sutta Workshops. Our flagship event was
an 8-days Sutta Workshop conducted by Ajahn Brahmali from 29 Apr –
7 May 2017. This was non-residential to benefit more participants. Ajahn
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14. Brahmali conducted the Sutta Retreat from 17-21 Mar 2018 followed by
a Meditation Retreat from 22-26 Mar 2018.
Being non-sectarian, our members also benefitted from the wisdom of
Ven Thubten Chodron, USA who conducted a 2-days Teachings
Retreat. Other Vajrayana teachers who benefitted our members included
Khenpo Guru Rinpoche, Geshe Tenzin Zopa, and Anam Thubten
Rinpoche. We also co-organised a Forum with Ven. Wei Wu as the
speaker. Always open to supporting new budding speakers, BGF invited
Nyaninda Bhikkhu who turned out to be a good Dhamma speaker.
As part of Dhammaduta efforts to promote the Dhamma to an
international audience, recordings of Sutta Retreats by Ajahn Brahmali
and Dhamma talks were uploaded into Buddhist Gem Fellowship
YouTube Channel. To ensure that the video’s audio quality was good
enough for broadcasting, a Sennheiser Wireless Transmitter Receiver
unit was purchased. This YouTube Channel, which is maintained by
Dhammaduta portfolio, was created in Dec 2016. As at 1 Feb 2018 it
has 81 videos with 303 subscribers. The most widely viewed video has
had 6,973 views to date.
As of 1 Feb 2018, a total of 442 persons registered with our BGF
Broadcast, an increase of 127 new persons since Feb 2017. The
audience for the talks ranges between 30 participants to over 100 in the
Shrine Hall, even for evening talks. This could be attributed to our efforts
in inviting well sought-after Dhamma speakers, both locally and from
abroad. Some of the speakers were invited 1 year in advance. We are
also very fortunate to operate in an environment where we are fully
empowered to make decisions. This together with our good networking,
has enabled us to confirm visiting monks, such as Ven. Seelananda,
Ven. S Pemarathana, both visiting monks from USA. We are now part of
the Theravada Buddhist Council Malaysia (TBCM), which consists of
over 40 organisations, and the bulk of our practices and teachers are
from the Theravada tradition. However, we have also been fortunate to
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15. host several well-known teachers from the Vajrayana tradition who have
their own followings during their talks.
The Dhammaduta team’s unrelenting publicity efforts consisted of over
50 posters in the 2017/8 term accompanied by Website & Facebook
postings, WhatsApp Broadcast, Weekly Email blasts, Quarterly Flyers,
and announcements/posters in the bi-monthly Outreach Newsletters.
Both Bro Lai and Bobby Ng have also attended TBCM’s “Great
Leadership Awakening with Dhamma (GLAD)” Program #3 and we are
both involved in helping to promote the GLAD program among member
organisations in the TBCM as part of GLAD Marketing Taskforce. This
program addresses the serious issue of gaps in the current and next
generation Buddhist Leadership.
 Dhammaduta was also involved in supporting the following major
programs which was jointly organised by all Portfolios in BGF:
 7-Days Maha Sanghika Dana 1- 7 May 2017 which culminated with a
public talk by Ajahn Brahmali entitled “The Buddha’s Advice for
Harmony within the Community”.
 5-Days Buddha and Arahants Relics Exhibition 6 - 10 May 2017.
 All Day Chanting on 6 May 2017.
5.2 Sunday@BGFDhammaTalksfor Year 2017/18:
Date Title Speaker
1 16-April-17 Pretenders to the Four Brahma Viharas Bro. Lim Kooi Fong
2 23-April-17 Intro to the Buddhist Bible Bro. Tee Chee Seng
3 7-May-17
Buddha’s Advice for Harmon Within the
Community
Ajahn Brahmali
4 14-May-17 Clarity, Confusion and Tibetan Buddhism
Khenpo Guru
Rinpoche
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16. 5 21-May-17
Sakaya Ditthi-When Self comes to mind
Bro. Billy Tan
6 18-Jun-17 Imagine Dr. Chan Kah Yein
7 9-July-17 Humility, Gratitude and Service Bro. Khoo Nee Wern
8 23-July-17 Karmic Management Datuk Charlie Chia
9 6-Aug-17 Reflections: The Key to Liberation Dr.Tan Ho Soon
10 20-Aug-17
Meditation Espresso: How to Meditate in 5
Minutes
Dato Seri Dr Victor
Wee
11 10-Sep-17 Mental Health and Relationships Dr. Alvin Ng
12 17-Sep-17 Kamma Bro. Rob Moult
15 1-Oct-17
Satipathana: Four Foundations of
Mindfulness
Nyaninda Bikkhu
16 15-Oct-17 Living the 10 Buddhist principles at Work Bro. Tan Huat Chai
17 5-Nov-17
Panca Khandha From a Scientific
Perspective
Bro. Billy Tan
18 12-Dec-17 Searching for Happiness Dr. Tan Eng Keong
19 21-Jan-18 Reflections in Daily life Bro. Benny Liow
20 4-Feb-18 Being a Good Practitioner and Friend Uncle Vijaya
21 4-Mar-18 The Art of Managing Changes Datuk Charlie Chia
22 18-Mar-18 Sutta Explanation Ajahn Brahmali
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17. 5.3 Dhamma Talks by Visiting/Overseas Speakers/Evening
Talks :
Date Title Speaker
1 20 Feb 17 Balancing Wisdom & Compassion Geshe Tenzin Zopa
2 21 Mar 17 Right View Ven Seelananda,
Chicago
3 26 Mar 17 Practical Applications of Dependent
Origination
Nyaninda Bhikkhu
4 8 Apr 17 Buddhist Leadership Going Forward
(in conjunction with AGM)
Dr Punna Wong Yin
Onn
5 27 Apr 17 The Soldier Who Became a Monk Ven Sanghasena/
Ladakh, India
6 7 May 17 The Buddha’s Advice for Harmony
Within The Community
Ajahn Brahmali,
Perth
7 10 May 17 Making Aspirations in the Presence
of Great Beings (Wesak Day talk in
conjunction with 5 days Relics
Exhibition in BGF)
Datuk Seri Dr Victor
Wee
8 17 May 17 Talk by Ven Wei Wu Ven Wei Wu
9 20 Jun 17 Balancing Spiritual & Material
Pursuits As a Lay Buddhist
Ven S Pemarathana,
USA
10 8 Jul 17 Mindfulness in Daily Living Ayasma Aggacitta
11 12 Dec 17 Searching for Happiness Dr Tan Eng Kong,
Sydney
12 18 Dec 17 Sailing Through Adversity Ajahn Brahm
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18. 13 11 Jan 18 The Magic of Awareness Anam Thubten
Rinpoche
5.4 Workshops and Retreats:
Date Title Speaker
1 11 Mar 17 An Evening of Spiritual Cultivation Ven Indarathana
2 29 Apr-7 May Sutta & Meditation Retreat Ajahn Brahmali
3 20&27 May 17
Mindfulness Based Emotional
Composure with Laughter Yoga
Bro Billy Tan
4 19 Aug 17
Forum: Face to Face, Heart to Heart
(jointly organised with Than Siang
Foundation)
Ven Wei Wu
5 17 Sep 17 One Day Workshop on Kamma Bro Rob Moult
6 2-3 Dec 17 2 Days Teaching Retreat
Ven Thubten
Chodron, USA
7 17 Dec 17
“Secret of Happiness”, One Day
Seminar at SRJK Puay Chai
2,Bandar Utama
Ajahn Brahm
8 18 Dec 17 Sutta Study: Right Mindfulness Ajahn Brahm
9 21 Jan 17 Sutta Workshop on Ratana Sutta Benny Liow
10 17-21 Mar 18 Sutta Retreat Ajahn Brahmali
11 22-26 Mar 18 Meditation Retreat Ajahn Brahmali
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19. 5.5 AbhidhammaClasses
The Abhidhamma activities led by Sister Caroline started its first lesson
on 14 January 2017 and last lesson ended on 25th
November 2017. The
number of participants attending the classes ranged between 35 to 40.
They come from BGF as well as various Buddhist organization, such as
Nalanda Buddhist Society, SJBA, BUBS, and many others. From
January to April 2017, there were total of 9 lessons on Abhidhamma
discussion, followed by 12 days of workshop on Patthana from June
2017 till November 2017. Three revision lessons were conducted by
Sister Wong Siew Yin between August to October 2017. A 5 days 4
night (Stay in) Metta/Anapanasati retreat was organized for the
participants on 23-27 June 2017 at BGF.
For 2018, there are two Abhidhamma classes conducted by Sister
Caroline Lee, namely: -
 Understanding the Sutta & Ahbidhamma in English
 Understanding the Sutta & Ahbidhamma in Chinese
The English class were held on 3rd
and 10th
February 2018 and Chinese
Class on 4th
and 11th
February 2018. The response for English class
was overwhelming with a total of 72 participants, where there were 30
participants for the Chinese classes.
5.6 Weekly Metta Meditation Sessions
These sessions were conducted every Wednesday, with a few
exceptions. These were conducted live by our President, Datuk Seri Dr
Victor Wee whenever he was in town and via his recorded sessions
whenever he was away.
5.7 Invocation & Aspiration : Chanting of 28 Buddhas and
Victory Stanzas
I&A (Invocation and Aspiration) is a special chanting of the Atthavisati
Paritta or 28 Buddhas and Victory stanzas at Buddhist Gem Fellowship
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20. (BGF) to invoke for blessing. The chanting session was held on 10 May
2017 in conjunction with the BGF Wesak Celebration and Relics
Exhibitions.
5.8 Participation in the 24-hour Metta Chanting 2017 at
SamadhiVihara
BGF was allocated the slot from 1pm to 2pm on 30 Dec. 2017 at the 24-
hr Metta Chanting 2017 event. BGF was represented by a group of
twenty-five (25) participants led by Bro. Tee Chee Seng (Chanting
leader) who chanted the Karaniya Metta Sutta for 1 hour. The group also
participated in offering of lights, sharing of merits with devas and
transference of merits at the Dhamma shrine hall. Brother Chee Seng
led the group in making dedications for the well-being of oneself, loved
ones and all sentient beings. BGF has tentatively accepted the 1 pm to
2pm slot in the next 24-hr Metta chanting 2018.
6. REPORT FROM TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
6.1 31st
EFFECTIVE SPEAKING COURSE 2017
The BGF 31st Effective Speaking Course was held every Saturday
between 9th
September 2016 till 4th
November 2017 to benefit
Buddhists by developing self-confidence in public speaking and
enhancing their communication effectiveness. The course is specially
designed to cater for the Buddhist community, especially Buddhist
leaders.
Course Objectives:
 To develop and enhance public speaking skills
 To equip participants with the knowledge and tools of effective
speaking
 To build confidence through public speaking
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21. Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
 Enhance public speaking skills
 Persuade, motivate and communicate effectively
 Develop self-confidence and self-reliance
 Develop a good speaking voice
Course Facilitators/Sub-Committee
 Datuk Seri Dr Victor Wee
 Loi Hui Kong
 Poh Wee Fah
 Tan Chun Sian
 Loh Shalyn
 Jacqueline Lim
Winners of the ESC 2017 finals were:-
 Champion : Sean Tan
 Runner Up : Raymond Ng
 2nd Runner Up : Chin Xiao Yao
 Most Diligent : Lee Yin Yin
 Most Improved : Chin Sup Chien
 Consolation : Gong Wan Yue and Tham Koi Jun
ESC 2017 Organisers would like to thank all our facilitators, timekeepers,
sample speakers, volunteers and helpers for their commitment in assisting
to make the ESC 2017 possible in one way or another.
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22. 7. BUDDHIST EDUCATION
7.1 Reportfor 2017
BGF is committed in developing young minds through the Buddhist
Education programme (BE). We express our gratitude to BE teachers,
trainers, administrators, parents, guardians and volunteers for ensuring the
smooth success of this programme.
7.1.1 Gem Kids and Teens Staff Members (Teachers and Facilitators)
There were 24 teachers and 1 administrator who ran the Buddhist
Education programme.
Exco for BE Administration
Daniel Kwok (Principal) Lau Heng Leoh (Head)
Tee Chee Seng (Teacher Training) Quek Mei Joon (Training & Projects)
Kondanna (Ages : 4 to 6 years
old) Kondanna Teachers
Michelle Yap (Lead Teacher) Irene Ong
Ho Mei Mei (Assistant Lead -
Orange) Hooi Yoon Chun
Josephine Leong (Asst Lead -
Yellow) Wong Kok
Yong Lee Meng (Assistant Lead -
Blue)
Assaji (Ages : 7 to 9 years old) Assaji Teachers
Sek Ying Phin (Lead Teacher) Elaine Cheang Paik Har
Linda Cheah Phaik Sim (Asst Lead) Lieu Wei Liang (Assistant Lead - Red)
Amy Ang (Mindfulness Teacher) Sek Ying Min
Baby Cheah Wendy Goh
Yeoh Ghee Kim
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23. Bhaddiya (Ages: 10 to 12 years
old)
Mahanama (Ages: 13 to 17 years
old)
Kow Avans (Lead Teacher) Quek Mei Joon
Vappa (Ages 13 to 14 years old)
Elayne Cheong (Lead Teacher)
7.1.2 Gem Kids and Teens - Student registration for Year 2017
The total registered number of students for year 2017 was 101
students; ranging from 4 years old to 17 years old:
Class Age Total Students
Kondanna 4 to 6 years old 18
Assaji 7 to 9 years old 36
Bhaddiya 9 to 12 years old 22
Vappa 13 to 14 years old 15
Mahanama 15 to 17 years old 10
Total 101
7.1.3 Activities in 2017
2017 Lesson / Activity
17-Apr-17 Dana for Invited monks from Sri Jayanti Buddhist Temple, Sentul
KL led by Bhante Seevali
13-May-17 Dhamma Minder 3: Dhamma Teacher Training Program started.
31 registered for the 40 hours of Dhamma Enhancement and
Facilitation skill.
Total of 10 facilitators (Uncle Vijaya, Bro. Ron Leong, Uncle Bugs
Tan, Bro. Avans Kow, Bro. Tee, Bro. Merlin Choo, Sis. Pamela
Ong, Sis. KC Chiang, Sis Woo Sau Mun and Sis. Lee Kuan Shin.)
conducted the course that end with the Graduation Day on
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24. 19/Aug17
15-May-17 Dana for Invited monks from Sri Jayanti Buddhist Temple, Sentul
KL led by Bhante Seevali
22-May-17 Wesak Day - Gem Kids and Teens Participation as Usherers
26-Jun-17 School Trip to Sri Jayanti Buddhist Temple, Sentul, Kuala Lumpur.
18-Jul-17 Filming for Sasa Jataka - Hare / Rabbit (Jataka 317) by Assaji (7-9
yrs old)
14-Aug-17 Commence Registration for Gem Teens SBS Taiping Retreat.
Closing Date: 1st Nov 2017
31-Aug-17 Malaysian Buddhist Examination – For the first time 8 members
participated in this annual exam (6 sit for Junior, 2 Preliminary)
4 of our student obtained the National Best Candidates awards
Preliminary (Sis Carol Wong Yoke Pei)
Junior (Sis. Tee Ke Hui, Michelle Yap, Wong Siew Wai)
19-Sep-17 Confirmation of Volunteers for Gem Teens SBS Taiping Retreat
25-Sep-17 Gem Kids and Teen Teachers participation in Moon Cake Festival
2017
23-Oct-17 Gem Kids and Teens Registration for 2018. Closing date on 6 Nov
2017
6-Nov-17 Last Lesson of the Year 2017
13-Nov-17 Kondanna Class Visit to the Siddharthan Child Center / Orphanage
20-Nov-17 GemKids Graduation and Concert 2017
Teacher's Appreciation Luncheon at New Paris in SS2 Petaling
Jaya.
26 to 28
Nov 17
"Bridging Minds, Joining Hearts" Gem Teens & Parent Retreat
(SBS, Taiping)
7.2 Strategic Planningfor year 2018
7.2.1 Introduction of Double Sessions
The objective: “Everyone can learn Dhamma”
To double the Dhamma class intake capacity and allow more student
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25. the opportunity to learn Dhamma
The changes include shorten the Dhamma Class by 30 mins to 1.5
hours, common puja (30 mins), healthy finger food during break time,
inclusion of Special Interest Group (SIG) – 1 hour.
With the inclusion of newly trained Dhamma teachers and import
teachers, the double sessions will run in 3 levels mainly LG (1 activity
room), L1 (all 5 classrooms) and L2 (for SIG activities, common puja
and food & beverage.
It will also provide opportunities for new volunteers (especially the
parents) to come forward, contribute and be part of the big Dhamma
family. Class will start at 9am (no change) and extend 0.5 hour to
12.30pm.
7.2.2 Special Interest Group
Students shall learn focus activities as below
1. Music and Drama
2. Arts and Craft – Flower arrangement, paper Mache, etc
3. Living Skills – Public speaking, Basic health and first aid, nutrition
and baking, gardening, Choral speaking, etc.
7.2.3 Value-based Syllabus
This new approach is to make the dhamma teaching interesting and
meaningful and will be the adoption of a new teaching method. The
focus shall be that at the end of each class the students will have some
take-aways to make their life filled with the right understanding of the
Buddha-dhamma and to apply them to gain joy in themselves and
people around them.
7.3 Reportfor 2018
7.3.1 Gem Kids and Teens Staff Members (Teachers and Facilitators)
1 Jan - 31 March 2018
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26. 2018 saw the largest and strongest Dhamma facilitators and
administration team. It consists of 20 Dhamma teachers and 11 Special
Interest facilitators. They were supported by 8 Head of Departments.
The name of the classes has been changed from the name of the first
five disciples to virtue in Pali.
Classes By Age Old name New Name
4-6 year old Kondanna Saddha
7-9 year old Assaji Caga
10-12 year old Bhaddiya Sila
13-15 year old Vappa Sutta
16-17 year old Mahanama Panna
Exco for BE Administration
Tee Chee Seng (Principal) Lim Syenie (Head Administrator)
Daniel Kwok (Head of SIG) Alvin Loh (Admin Assistant)
BE Direct Support BE Indirect Support
Alex Siew (Puja)
Quek Mei Joon (Dhamma Teacher
Training)
Hor Li Peng (Refreshment) Fam Li Ying (Projects)
Daniel Kwok (SIG)
Saddha (Ages : 4-6 years old)
Session 1
Saddha (Ages : 4-6 years old)
Session 2
Michelle Yap (Lead Teacher) Ho Mei Mei (Lead Teacher)
Josephine Leong (Assistant Lead) Yong Lee Meng (Assistant Lead)
Amy Kow Dr Yong Lee Fei
Wong Kok Karen Chua
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29. Gem Kids and Teens with Parents. Introduction to Children
bowing to Parents via Irwyn Wongso's video, "The Real Ang Pow"
and "The Real Ang Pow Part 2"
There is a rotation after every 2 sessions applied for SIG. Students will
have the opportunities to learn new skills as they moved from each SIG
to the others.
8.0 CREATIVE AND PERFORMANCE ARTS
8.1 Reportfor 2017
BGF is committed in Buddhist musical and arts performance,
developing new material, and upholding Buddhist Culture and musical
legacy through the Creative and Performance Arts (CPA). We express
our gratitude to the Buddhist Musicians, Singers, Technicians and
Volunteers for ensuring the smooth success of this portfolio.
8.1.1 The i.gemz
Founded in 2003, the i.gemz is a Buddhist Musical Group with its base
in BGF. the i.gemz is known for their innovative and inspiring original
Buddhist contemporary songs. In January 2017, with the interest of
continuing the legacy of Buddhist Music started by Prof Datuk Seri Dr.
Victor Wee and the Wayfarers in the 1970s, the i.gemz expressed
enthusiasm in re-energizing via the recruitment of new i.gemz
members. It is with this new team (3rd Generation) that the i.gemz was
able to provide sing-a-long sessions for new and old Buddhist Songs
for Sunday@BGF, teach Buddhist Music to BGF's Gem Kids and Gem
Teens and also organize and perform in the "A Night of Buddhist Music
2017". The i.gemz has been having its practices weekly on Friday
nights at 8.30pm at the L2 KSDAH.
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30. 8.1.2 A Night of Buddhist Music 2017
Building on the success to the debut 2015 event of the same name, A
Night of Buddhist Music 2017 has reached out further by inviting
Buddhist Musicians and Singers from Singapore for event.
List of Local and Singaporean Performers on Saturday, 21st
October 2017:
 i.gemz
 Persatuan Bodhi KL Selangor
 The Singapore Buddhist Music Hub
 Bliss Wisdom Youth, Singapore - YAZERS
 The Metronome'z
 The BIG CHIP
The 3-hour event attracted a full hall of 280 supporters of Buddhist
Music.
9.0 COUNSELING UNIT (BGFCU)
Working Committee
The committee members for 2017/2018 are as named below:
Main Coordinator Sis. Wong Chung Heong
Deputy Main Coordinator (Counseling) Sis. Siew Yin Heng
Deputy Main Coordinator (Outreach) Sis. Lily Chua
Secretary Sis. Hew Voon Yoke
Treasurer Sis. Iris Goh/Sis.Jean Soo
Telephone Service Coordinator Sis. K C Chiang
Coordinators Sis. Kang Fong Luan
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31. Sis. Catherine Soo
Bro. Jeen Lim
Sis. Phaik Sim
Sis. Suan Tin
Sis. Kin Koo
Bro. Alex Siew
Sis. Wan Yue
Advisors Sis. Barbara Yen
Bro. Lim Chen Yam
9.1 Coursesand Workshops
9.1.1 Conclusion of the 24th BGF Counseling Course (14 May 2017)
The 24th
Counseling Course ended on 14 May 2017after 8 months. A
total of thirty-nine (39) participants attended Level 1 and 49 in Level 2
(10 new participants joined in Level 2). Seventeen (17) participants
who have attended 70% or more of the lessons were presented with
Certificates of Attendance. Five (5) others have also received their
certificates after they completed both levels. The course will be revised
by removing less relevant topics and adding more contemporary topics
starting from the 26th
batch onwards.
9.1.2 The 25th BGF Counseling Workshop (23 July 2017)
The 25th
BGF Counseling Workshop was successfully held on 23 July
2017 with 61 registrations. Feedback from the participants through the
evaluation forms was generally good to excellent. Consequently, at the
end of the workshop, 24 of them signed up for the 25th
Counseling
Course starting in October 2017, a very good boost for the course.
9.1.3 The 25th BGF Counseling Course (October 2017 to May 2018)
The 25th
Counseling Course Level 1 commenced on 8 October 2017
with Bro. H. K. Loi presenting ‘Understanding your personality types’ to
kick off the program by introducing and using the Myers-Brigg Type
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32. Indicator for the participants. The total number of registrations was 44
with nearly 80% signing up for both Level 1 and Level 2. The good
response was the result of good teamwork and publicity by all
concerned, particularly Sis. Lily Chua and the new Exco members from
the 24th
batch. Level 1 of the 25th
Counseling Course had its last
session on 26 November 2017 with the presentation on ‘A Helping
Relationship’ by Sis. Barbara Yen. Level 2 of the course started on 8
January 2018 with Ms. Betty Yeoh presenting ‘Domestic Violence Is
Not a Private Matter’. A total of 44 participants signed up for this level.
Level 2 is due to finish on 13 May 2018.
9.1.4 Marriage Education Program (MEP)
Due to shortage of funds, BGF was unable to get approval to do
another MEP in 2017 from the Ministry of Women, Family and
Community Development. Our previous MEP (15TH
Edition) was
conducted on 1 to 2 Oct 2016 and attended by 16 couples. With the
approval of BGF’s Exco, BGFCU has come out with its own MEP. Sis
Siew Yin Heng is leading the work team to implement this. The
program will be for one full day to maximize participation of couples.
The revised MEP will focus on communications and couple bonding.
The date fixed for the first program is 10 June 2018, and the
registration fee will be RM100 per couple. A follow-up workshop for
married couples (newly as well as long time married) is also being
considered.
9.1.5 Mindful Parenting Workshops (2017)
The ‘Mindful Parenting Workshop’ was arranged by Sis. K C Chiang,
our fully-qualified clinical psychologist, and held in BGF with 2 half-day
weekly sessions on 6 and 13 August 2017. Eight (8) couples and nine
(9) individuals registered for the workshop with 21 attending each
session. The workshop was conducted by Sis May Liu, a clinical
psychologist.
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33. After the successful conclusion of the workshop, there was a strong
request from the participants to have a follow-up event. Subsequently,
the follow-up event was held on 18 October 2017 as a full day
workshop. The presenter was again Sis May Liu. Sixteen (16) people
from the first workshop registered with 14 of them being able to attend
the event. The workshop was held along the same lines as the
previous one with a lot of intensive and emotional interactions,
roleplays and a video presentation that dug deep inside the psyche of
the parents attending. Sis. K C will be organising this Mindful Parenting
Workshop on an annual basis on behalf of BGFCU.
9. DevelopmentalActivities
9.2.1 Re-organisation of the BGFCU Exco (Working Committee)
Sis. Lily Chua was appointed a Deputy Main Coordinator. Sis. Siew Yin
Heng remained as the other Deputy Main Coordinator. There were 3
resignations and 5 additions to the committee (mainly from the 24th
batch). The Exco established 2 sub-committees to see to the following
aspects of activities provided by BGFCU:
(i) Training/role play subcommittee looking after the course
syllabus, trainee standards and training issues led by Sis. Yin
Heng and with members Sis. KC Chiang, Sis. Wong and Sis.
Lily Chua.
(ii) Phone Line Services subcommittee to assess and meet phone-
line service’s needs through recruitment and retention of para-
counselors. led by Sis. KC, with members Sis. Yin Heng, Sis.
Iris Goh, Sis. Lily Chua, Sis. Maureen Lee and Sis. Wong.
9.2.2 Intensive Training of volunteers from 2017
This group had completed the face-to-face role play sessions and now
commenced sessions through the phone lines. We had 4 volunteers
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34. out of the original 6 from the 23rd
Counseling course in this group. The
volunteers were under the guidance of Bro. Lee Suan Seng a qualified
counselor and trainer from Than Hsiang Mitraline. The training included
the following:
(i) Self-exploration workshops by Sis. Chin Choon Moy, a qualified
counselor.
(ii) Role play sessions where each volunteer takes turn to be a
counselor and a PIN (Person in Need).
(iii) External PINs arranged by Sis. K C and facilitators to assess
trainee volunteers.
(iv) Sharing and feedback sessions among the volunteers.
The whole training is being supervised by Sis. K C with strong
assistance from volunteers from Than Hsiang Mitra lines (who are fully-
qualified counselors themselves). Senior BGFCU helpers also assisted
as facilitators.
9.2.3 Training of volunteers from 2014/2016
Role-play sessions through phone lines were restarted on 20
November 2017 and continued through the start of year 2018,
facilitated by Sis. Sin Ye, a qualified counselor from Than Hsiang
Mitraline. The total no. of volunteers from this group now is eight (8).
Sis. Yin Heng is the other facilitator for this group.
9.2.4 Additional Training for Volunteers
The ‘Ethics in Counseling’ workshop was successfully conducted by
Sis.Yin Heng on 11 November 2017. Thirteen phone helpers and
volunteers attended the event. Its purpose was to educate all
participants on the policy and rules per the counseling Code of Ethics
as well as the related laws that are applicable when volunteering at the
BGFCU Helpline.
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35. The ‘Case Conceptualization’ workshop as a follow-up to ethics in
counseling, was conducted by Sis Sin Ye on 6 January 2018. Sixteen
(16) participants attended the workshop.
9.3 The BGFCU Telephone Counseling Service
9.3.1 Promotion and Publicity for the Telephone Service
The current calling cards have been modified to remove the address,
and volunteers have been distributing them during BGF events.
Posters and name cards were placed in facilities in other organisations
that have granted us permission.
BGFCU’s Facebook had been updated and served as one of the
channels to promote the phone counseling services. Also, linkage and
cooperation with other BGF portfolios’ Facebook pages have been
established.
Steps are taken to publicize the service through free facilities offered
by social media sources, including Instagram, Twitter, and so on. Many
other Buddhist Centres as well as universities and colleges have been
contacted to promote the service. So far, results have been mixed.
9.3.2 The Telephone Service Operating Hours
The BGFCU Telephone Counseling Service continues to operate using
2 lines (03-78599610 and 03-78599682) from Mondays to
Wednesdays from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Plans are being made to
expand the service from Mondays to Fridays in the later part of 2018.
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37. 10.3.2 International Buddhist Youth Exchange (IBYE) 2018 – Jeju
Island, Korea, 15 – 18 March 2018.
The IBYE 2018 was hosted by Korea-Jeju Youth Buddhist Community
(Regional Centre of KYBA).
List of Attendees:
Mooi Chee Onn (EXBO Member)
John Ong Yong Guan – Youth Connection
Raymond Ng Lik Zhuan – Youth Connection
Alexander Chiu – Gemkidz
Low Yi Jun – Gemkidz
Low Ji Ting – Gemkidz
Tan Sue Ann – D2Y
Tan Ken Zhi – D2Y
Emily Chang Ming Li – Youth Connection
Yap Li Xian – Youth Connection
Participants were exposed to the Korean Buddhist Culture and at the
main intention of the IBYE is to visit the Jeju 4.3 Peace Park. This year,
it is a milestone for South Korean Buddhist Organisations as there
were a few participants from North Korea. The IBYE also includes
temple visiting.
10.3.3 International Buddhist Conferderation (IBC)
The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) held its 2nd
General
Assembly on 10-11 December 2017 in New Delhi. At the General
Assembly, Chief Venerable B. Saranankara was elected as one of the
8 Presidents of the organisation. Datuk Seri Dr Victor was elected
Honorary Secretary and Bro. Lai Seow Khee as Council members. We
send our congratulations to IBC’s new office bearers for the honour
and recognition! The elections are held once every three years.
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38. 11 Youth Connection
11.1 BGFYC OrganisingCommittee
2017/2018
Leader:
Committee:
Loo Han (Exco)
Dhynna Lim Pik Ying, Soo Chooi Leang, Chen Yee
Leong, Kwong Meng Han, Foong Xiao Thoong, Cheah
Yan Leng, Yeh Vin, Sek Ying Phin, Kristin Kan, Joshua
Khoo
BGF Youth Connection has organised a number of activities in the past
year with the main focus on the 40th
INCOVAR Dhamma Camp.
There is also a growing audience in the virtual space with the YC
WhatsApp group growing to 50 members. This is a casual, quick &
engaging way for youths to share what’s going on in their lives and
around them. There were also many Dhamma discussions, article
sharing and event publicity going on in the group chat.
YC also saw emerging talents in the field of singing with an ad hoc
choir, ‘Moonlight Band’, performing in the BGF’s Mooncake Festival as
well as at the BGF’s Year End Celebration. Moving forward, there will
be major changes in BGF’s Youth Connection as the more senior
members stepped aside for the newer members to take up positions in
the YC.
Activities
Date Topic Remarks
1 21-Jan-17
Introduction to
Design Thinking
The session was conducted to help
members design better programs and
better events using Design Thinking as
a foundational framework.
2 11-Mar-17
Orphanage Visit
to Ephratha
Home
Around 30 pax attended the visit to the
orphanage. The activities included a
fundraising (prior to the visit),
‘parenting’ the kids for a day, fund with
Thor’s Electromagnetic Mjolnir, balloon
science, etc. Additional funds raised
were donated to other orphanage
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39. homes in need.
3 21-May-17
Jamming with
Irvyn Wongso &
True Direction
Hosted Bro. Irvyn Wongso & True
Direction for the second time. Activities
were focused on Dhamma through
music.
4
24 to 27-
June-17
40th
INCOVAR
Dhamma Camp
The title of this camp is ‘Mirror Mirror’
which is centered on the theme of self-
reflection and self-love. The camp,
which was conducted in Wat Chetawan
attracted 40 youths from over 6
universities/colleges. The camp which
also saw participation from other
Buddhist societies featured speakers
such as Bhante Aggacitta, Bhante
Kumara, Sis. Barbara Yen and Sis.
Sue Lee. As usual, the methodology
included a heavy focus on experiential
learning, self-reflection and bonding of
kalyana mittaship. The camp’s concept
is also credited to the guidance of
Bhante Kumara.
5 8-July-17 YC Hangouts 1
A session to practice the Dhamma
together, leveraging on tools learnt
from the INCOVAR Dhamma Camp as
well as sharing of personal Dhamma
journey.
6 29-July-17 YC Hangouts 2
Hosted by Cindy Chew, this session
continues to support & encourage
Dhamma practice among youths with
the topic of Mental Health.
7 17-Sept-17
Buddhist Youth
Fellowship
Games
YC took part in the annual ‘mini-
Olympics’ for Buddhist youths by
sending 16 representatives to
participate in the event.
8 5-Nov-17
Dhamma Talk
with Bhante
Kumara
Topic was informal and based on the
participants’ request of the day which
included: Alcohol, Am I Doing My Life
Right?, Keeping the Precepts
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40. 12 REPORT FROM PUBLICATION AND LADIES
CONNECTION
12.1 Publications
BGF will launch a new puja book during Wesak Day and would like to
thank all donors for the over-whelming response in donating for this
new puja book.
12.2 Ladies Connection
The BGF Café led by Sis Catherine Chen was in operation for 11 days
that synchronized with Sunday@BGF during 2017/2018. The Café was
well patronized and supported by members and visitors to BGF. The
proceeds of the Café went into the BGF Maintenance Fund.
12.3 Ladies Patchwork Class
LC organized eleven (11) classes for patchwork which was mainly quilt
making.
12.4 LC Trips
LC organised the following trips:
 Dharmapiti Monastery in Ipoh (22 July 2017). Thirty (30) members
and their families went for the trip and had a fulfilling trip.
 Pilgrimage to Bodhgaya (25 Feb to 2 Mar 2018). Thirty six (36)
persons participated in this mini pilgrimage covering Bodhgaya,
Nalanda and Rajgir.
12.5 Kasih Hospice Charity Fair
LC participated in the annual Kasih Hospice Charity Fair which was
held in Club Utama in Bandar Utama on 24 Sep 2017.
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41. 13 REPORT FROM BGF WELFARE & FELLOWSHIP
Committee
Portfolio Head : Bro Saw Si Nan
Assistant Portfolio Head : Sis Christine Mun
Fellowship Secretariat : Sis Jennifer Lim
Ladies Connection : Sis Dolly Teoh
Condolences & Congratulatory : Sis Carolyn Kung
Qi Gong : Bro Chan Yin Hong
Cancer Support : Sis Lau Leng Heoh
Origin Point Therapy : Bro Ang Eng Chuan
Celebrations & Festivals : Sis Christine Mun
13.1 Fellowship Secretariat
The Welfare & Fellowship Facebook Page. Our Fellowship
Secretariat maintains the Welfare and Fellowship Facebook Page to
provide a platform for our members to interact. This page serves to a
different function from our Official BGF Facebook Page, which is to
disseminate information.
Fellowship.bgf@gmail.com. Our Fellowship Secretariat is the owner
for emails addressed to BGF on Welfare and Fellowship matters.
13.2 Qi Gong
Qi Gong at BGF has been a program benefitting many members and
nonmembers alike. Bro Chan Yin Hoong and Sis Lai Nee had been
keeping the weekly practice going on in our BGF Centre without fail. It
is conducted every Thursday 8.00pm-10.00pm. Except for a few off
days, this program has been running in BGF for many years.
13.3 Cancer Support.
This has been a low profile service led by Sis Lau Leng Heoh in BGF
for Cancer Survivors and their families coping with the challenges of
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42. living or having lived with a Cancer Patient. To date many families
received assistance and support from this service.
13.4 Fellowship Outings-Borobudur and Central Java (7-11
October 2017).
The trip covered the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Borobudur and
Parambanan, as well as two small temples of Candi Mendut and Candi
Pawon, built earlier in Central Java during the Sailendra dynasty (8th-
9th centuries). The 35 participants also visited the Kaloran Buddhist
Village and Vihara, where the devotees are native Javanese Buddhists.
13.5 Celebration of Moon Cake Festival / Mid-Autumn Festival
(30 October 2017)
Mooncake Festival was held on 30 Sep 2017 and more than 100
people turned up for the event held at the 3rd
floor rooftop. Activities
and programs include mooncake making, tang yuan making, dough art,
lantern riddles and music performance by iGemz and Moonlight Band
from YC. Publicity for this event has been well done as it not only
attracted BGF members but quite a few first timers to BGF Centre.
The success of MCF 2017 shows how well all portfolios work together
to promote the event and made it run so smoothly.
13.6 12 Days of Wesak@BGF
A Special 12 Days of Wesak was organised at BGF. The items
included the following:
 Sutta and Meditation Retreat by Ajahn Brahmali (29/04/2017 to
06/05/2017 from 8.30 am to 8.30 pm)
 Maha Sanghika Dana (01/05/2017 – 07/05/2017 from 11am to
2pm)
 Relics Exhibition (06/05/2017 to 10/05/2017 from 10am to 9pm)
 12 hours Chanting (06/05/17 from 8am to 8pm)
 Pindapata (07/05/2017 from 8am to 11am)
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43.  Wesak Eve celebration (09/05/2017 from 8pm to 11pm)
 Wesak Day (10/05/2017 from 9am to 4.30pm)
The Wesak celebration started 12 days earlier with Sutta & Meditation
Retreat by Ajahn Brahmali, 1 week of MahaSanghika Dana from 1 May
to 7 May 2017 where we invited monks from Sentul Vihara, BMV,
SJBA and also Ajahn Brahmali for Dana everyday. We followed that
with an exhibition of relics of the Buddha and Arahants and all day 12-
hours chanting. Various Buddhist organizations from the Klang Valley
and other parts of Malaysia participated in the chanting.
13.7 Mahasanghkidana from 18 to 24 Nov 2017 in memory of
Mdm Chin Kim Lan (Aunty Tan)
This event was organised at BGF from 18-24 Nov 2017 in memory of
the late Aunty Tan. It was our way of honouring her ad showing our
gratitude to her outstanding life-time work in supporting the Buddha
Sasana and inspiring others to do the same. Monks who led the
prayers and talks of her good works were Ven Dhammapala, Ven.
Vijaya, Bhante Mahinda, Chief Rev Saranankara & Ven Vijita.
13.8 Chinese New Year Celebration
On Sunday, 25 February 2018, the Chinese New Year Celebration at
BGF started at 9.30am with a Puja at the K. Sri Dhammananda Hall on
Level 2 with participation from BGF Members. friends, Teachers, Gem
Kids and Teens together with their families. The morning event began
with a Dhamma Talk by Prof Datuk Seri Dr Victor Wee, entitled
“Gratitude Is the Beginning of Happiness”. The talk centred on how our
parents have selflessly nurtured their children’s wellbeing from birth
and how we as Buddhists can repay our parents by bringing them
towards practicing the Dhamma.
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44. The highlight of the morning was the “Tea Ceremony with Parents and
Children” led by Bro Daniel Kwok. After a 5 minute “Meditation
Espresso” session, BGF Members and Parents organized themselves
for the Tea Ceremony. While both the Gem Kids and Teens were
bowing to their parents, parents looked on lovingly and blessed their
children with words of encouragement, praise and well wishes. Parents
were then served tea, while other members helped with the
Photography and Videography. After the energetic Photography
Session with the Mini Lions and Puppy Puppets (made by Gem Kids &
Gem Teens students) to commemorate the Year of the Dog 2018, our
very own “God of Prosperity” (Choy Sun Yeh) made his appearance
spreading joy and laughter whilst distributing mandarin oranges to the
crowd.
Members also contributed with the cleaning and packing of K. Sri
Dhammananda Hall on Level 2, so by the time the Fire Cracker
session on the Ground Floor was ready, the Hall upstairs was already
cleaned. This year, the firecrackers were stringed longer, up to 32 feet
and just as the explosions ended, the D2Y Lion Dance Troupe went
ahead in setting BGF alive with their energetic movements, spirited
drumming and clashing cymbals. A group of delighted children had to
be held back from touching the lion costume as the dancers peeled the
Mandarin oranges on a round tray at the Shrine Hall. Members and
Guests at the BGF Chinese New Year Celebration 2018 ended the
wonderful morning with tossing of the festive Yee Sang (Vegetarian
Salad Mix) to shouts of great health, prosperity and success before
partaking in a scrumptious Fellowship Luncheon, comprising of
Vegetarian Dishes, Noodles and Fruits. It was an event to cherish and
remember.
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45. 14 AnnualReport from ORIGIN POINT TRAINING (OPT)
OPT at BGF started in AUGUST 2014 with a two-day workshop and
since then had regular training and treatment sessions every Saturday
from 10am to 12noon and 3 WORKSHOPS annually.
Working committee 2017
The current members of committee are:
Advisor. : Bro Jason Ng, Bro Terence Seow
Team Leader. : Bro Ang Eng Chuan
Assistant team leader. : Bro Lee Wun Yin
Secretary. : Sis Ann Chuah
Asst. Secretary : Sis Lau Phaih Yean
Treasurer. : Sis Patricia Lee
Training : Bro. Lee Wun Yin, Bro Paul Ho, Bro.
Steven Tan, Sis Salisa Low
Registration : Sis Winnie Ng, Sis Michelle Wong, Sis
Shirley Lee
Procurement and Sales. : Bro Ang Eng Chuan, Sis Patricia Leow,
Sis Agatha Tan
OPT Counselling : Sis Hew Voon Yoke, Bro Alex Siew
14.1 Regular volunteersat BGF Centre :
Sis Liew Siew Lin, Sis Lai Yean Fong, Sis Hong Mei Keng, Sis Liew
Choon Fei, Bro Wong, Bro Bobby Ng, Bro Lai Kim Looi
14.2 OPT Team
The OPT team is a non-religious group, mainly English speaking that
meets regularly to provide therapy and OPT awareness at BGF and at
other venues too.

46. 14.3 Workshops
OPT workshops are conducted with the aim of training volunteers and
instructing the public on the practice of OPT and to encourage more
volunteers to join the OPT team to continue its objective of providing
regular therapy sessions at the various venues.
The number of workshops and seminars conducted in 2017 are as
follows:
No. Dates Activities
1. 16.4.17 OPT Refresher & Team Building workshop at BGF
2. 8.7.17 &
9.7.17
Workshop at BGF
3. 16.9.17 &
17.9.17
Workshop at Samadhi Vihara with the upgrading of antui
skills of seven (7) team members by Bro. Raymond Lim
from Singapore
4. Oct & Nov
2017
Further upgrading of antui skills of seven (7) team
members at SS3 Sai Baba OPT Centre
5. 18.11.17
&
19.11.17
Workshop at Samadhi Vihara conducted by Bro.
Raymond Lim and there was the upgrading of skills of
about 20 of our OPT@BGF team members
6. 29.12.17
to
31.12.17
The 1st annual gathering of OPT centres from Malaysia
and Singapore at Shahzan Inn, Fraser’s Hill. It was
attended by more than 120 participants. Six (6) of our
team members attended for purpose of upgrading of antui
skills and sharing of Yuan Shi Dian concepts.
There were also 34 sessions in 2017 conducted by volunteers who
performed ‘antui’ to members of the public. A laughter yoga session
was conducted by Bro. Billy Tan in April 2017, after the OPT session
on Saturday.

47. The OPT Team can only continue to operate with a continuous stream
of dedicated attendees and the commitment of regular volunteers.
OPT@BGF would like to extend its utmost appreciation to all the hard
work and contributions of its volunteers as well as the generous donors
who have helped to make OPT@BGF a successful and growing
activity at BGF.
15 REPORT FROM BUILDING MANAGEMENT AND
MAINTENANCE
Committee:
Chairman: Datuk Seri Dr. Victor Wee
Members: Sister Elaine Low
Bro. Mooi Chee Onn
Bro. Allex Lim
Sis. Mille Tham
Bro. Soo Chooi Leang
The Building Management and Maintenance Committee oversees the
smooth operation of the building, including repairs and renovations that
would have to be done. During the 2017/18 term, the air condition
circuit board on Level 1 had to be repaired and Indah Water had to be
called to address the flooding of the Lower Ground arising from
blocked pipes. Problems of leakages in Level 2 were addressed by
Vertex, the contractor for the building. As an improvement to the
building, a two-way intercom system was installed in the building in
order to make it easer to communicate with visitors and unlock the side
gate. The building had to be re-wired as a requirement for the two-way
audio-visual system. Plans are underway to renovate the Lower
Ground in order to expand the dining area, increase the number of
sinks and improve the flow of the water outlet. The renovation work is
expected to take place in the last week of March. In addition, BGF has
submitted the plan for the renovation of the rooftop, which is now in the
hands of MBPJ. The BGF centre is very well utilised, especially during
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48. weekends. The current caretaker is Bro. Yan Kin, who looked after the
cleanliness of the building and venue set up for activities, while Sis.
Koh Yek Saing provides her service for the secretariat on a part-time
baiss. The operational cost of the building amounts to an average of
RM12,000 per month.
15.1 Building Layoutat Ara Damansara
Property Address D-G-2, Block D, Jalan PJU1A/3K
Taipan 1, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya
Type 3 storey + 1 basement Shoplot
Land Area 333 sq meter
Size 47.5’ x 75’
Tenure Freehold
Total Built up area 1) Ground floor -2,744 sq ft + 1048 sq ft for corridor
2) First floor - 3,554 sq ft
3) Second floor - 3,554 sq ft
4) Basement - 2,496 sq ft
Total built up 13,396 sq ft.
15.2 Building Trustees
The members of trustees of the BGF Centre are as follows:
Datuk Seri Dr. Victor Wee
Sis. Elaine Low Lee Lim
Dato’ Charlie Chia Lui Meng
Dato’ Wei Chuan Beng
Bro. Loi Hui Kong
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49. 16 REPORT ON SPECIAL PROJECTS:
During the financial year 2017-2018, the special projects/events held at
BGF were;
16.1 Robes & Requisites Offering on 14 October 2017
This is a special project initiated by Ladies Connection with Welfare &
Fellowship and Dhammaduta. It was a good turnout of 150 devotees
for the food dana, robes and requisites offering to 15 Sri Lankan monks
and 2 local monks, namely, Ven. Indraratana and Chief Rev.
Saranankara. One hundred sets of robes and requisites were sold.
16.2 A Day with Ajahn Brahm on 17 December 2017
More than 700 participants attended ‘A Day with Ajahn Brahm’ on 17
Dec 2017 at SRJK Puay Chai with the seminar titled “The Secret of
Happiness’. Volunteers came in to set up the hall the day before and
final touch ups done on the day of event as early as 7.30am. Ajahn
Brahm arrived at around 9.30am and the event started at 10 am i n
which he made a memorable entrance with balloons. Ajahn kindly took
moments to pause for photographs with the audience before taking the
stage. The day ended at 4.30pm where Ajahn stayed on for photo
taking and book autographs sessions with the participants. There was
also a Sutta Study session and a public talk held in BGF the following
day, which was very well attended.
Much appreciation is to be given to the organising committees and
volunteers who have committed tremendous energy, effort and time in
making this event a great success.
16.3 Other Events:
The following Groups have utilized the facilities of BGF for their
Retreats and other Dhamma related activities:
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50. No Date Name Activity
1. 26 Aug – 27 Aug 2017 Delek Gatsal Puja Fire Puja
2 31 Aug – 3 Sep 2017 Dhammaduta Youth
(D2Y)
Dhamma “Camp
X”
3 16 Sep -17 Sep 2017 &
27 Oct – 28 Oct 2017
Persatuan Penganut
Buddha Bodhi KL
Rehearsal
Recital Camp
16.4 BGF STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING ON 25 MAY 2017
The Exco members took part in a Brainstorming Session held at L1
Resource Room that re-visited BGF’s vision of becoming the catalyst
for the transformation of the Buddhist Community and the growth of the
Buddha Sasana. Its mission is to bring about the transformation of the
Buddha Community through its many innovative and cutting-edge
programs. The brain-storming session was successful and inspired the
portfolios to increase and expand their activities not only to serve the
community around the centre but also to benefit the Buddhist
community locally and abroad.
17.0 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
BGF would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to all
members, donors, volunteers for their assistance, dedication and
support during the past year. We look forward to your continued
support in all our activities this year.
BGF would also like to thank all the Dhamma Speakers who have
contributed their time to conduct Dhamma talks and Meditation
Sessions during our various Dhamma Sessions and Camps.
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51. LocalOrganisations/Corporate Bodies:
 Aloka Foundation Malaysia
 Bandar Utama Buddhist Association
 Buddhist Channel
 Buddhist Maha Vihara, Kuala Lumpur
 Buddhist Mental Health Association of Kuala Lumpur
 Buddhist Missionary Society, Malaysia
 Buddhist Wisdom Centre, Petaling Jaya
 Dhammagiri Foundation, Mae Hong Son, Thailand
 Dhammavijaya Meditation Centre
 Fa Yun Buddhist Vihara, Ara Damansara
 Fo Guang Shan, Malaysia
 Genting Buddhist Group
 Gotami Vihara, Puchong
 Joyfully Together Mindfulness Practice Centre
 Kasih Hospice/ Kasih Foundation Malaysia
 Kinrara Metta Buddhist Society
 Klang & Coast Buddhist Association, Klang
 Kompleks 3K Subang Jaya
 Kuala Lumpur Buddhist Mental Health Association
 Kuantan Buddhist Associati3o5n
 Losang Dragpa Buddhist Society, Petaling Jaya
 Maha Sumeru Buddhist Society, Klang
 Mahindarama Buddhist Vihara, Penang
 Malaysian Buddhist Association
 Monash University Buddhist Society
 Mudita Buddhist Society
 Nalanda Buddhist Society
 Pahang Buddhist Association
 Persatuan Buddhist Hilir Perak
 Royal Thai Embassy Kuala Lumpur
 Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women
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52.  Sakyamuni Dharma Centre, Kuala Lumpur
 Sam Poh Thong Temple Ampang
 Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society, Kuala Lumpur
 Sasanarakha Buddhist Sanctuary, Taiping
 Seck Kia Eenh Buddhist Temple, Melaka
 Selangor Buddhist Development Committee
 Setia Alam Buddhist Society
 Shah Alam Buddhist Society
 Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Sentul, Kuala Lumpur
 Subang Jaya Buddhist Association, Petaling Jaya
 Sukhi Hotu Dhamma Book & Gift Shop, Penang
 Sunway University Buddhist Society
 Taiping Insight Meditation Society (TIMS)
 Taklung Kagyu Tashi Pal Dharma Society, Klang
 Thai Buddhist Chetawan Temple (Wat Chetawan) Petaling Jaya
 Than Hsiang Mitra Welfare Centre
 Than Hsiang Temple Penang
 Theravada Buddhist Council of Malaysia
 Ti Ratana Penchala Community Centre, Petaling Jaya
 Vajrayana Buddhist Council of Malaysia
 Yayasan Maha Karuna
 Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia
InternationalOrganisations:
 All Japan Young Buddhist Association
 Asoka Mission, New Delhi India
 Bodhinyana Buddhist Monastery, Western Australia
 Buddhist Fellowship, Indonesia
 Buddhist Fellowship, Singapore
 Buddhist Library Singapore
 Buddhist Society of Victoria, Australia
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53.  Buddhist Society of Western Australia
 Buddhist Youth Network Singapore
 Dhammagiri Foundation, Mae Hong Son, Thailand
 Ehipassiko Foundation, Indonesia
 International Buddhist Confederation, New Delhi India
 Jhana Grove Meditation Retreat Centre, Western Australia
 Kelaniya University, Sri Lanka
 Khun Mae Dr Sri Krinchai Foundation, Thailand
 Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery Singapore
 Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC) Ladakh, India
 Poh Ming T se, Singapore
 Sravasti Abbey, USA
 Sri Jaya Mahabodhi Temple, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka 37
 World Fellowship of Buddhist
 World Fellowship of Buddhist Youth
 Young Buddhist Association of Thailand under The Royal Patronage
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54. Statement of Accounts
for the year
ended
31 December 2017

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