Metta Retreat Series II

The Buddha uttered the following: -
Hatred is not overcome by hatred,
It is overcome by love;
This is the eternal law!
~Dhammapada verse 5~

Metta is the quality of loving kindness or universal friendliness, which is best experienced rather than discussed technically. The practice of Metta overcomes the unwholesome mental states of hatred and anger and brings peace and happiness to one’s own mind. It is a pure state of mind that is beneficial to oneself and others, now and hereafter.

By practising Metta meditation, one gains strength and feelings of abundance, deep peace and happiness. This practice of metta meditation is flexible, versatile, universal and boundless. With this practice, one is able to overcome angry, violent and destructive mental states, while building up the required concentration for the development of insight. Metta also creates the condition for us to have a healthy relationship with every living being, so important for a happy family, society and the entire world.

The practice of Metta in an intensive manner for cultivating deep concentration can be done either on your own or in a group. In this coming retreat, you will have the opportunity to spend some time to perform Metta meditation and deepen your practice in the tranquil surroundings of mist covered hills and cool mountain breeze.

Experience the miracles of Metta meditation to heal oneself and other, and to share your love and joy with all sentient being all over the universe. The other benefits of metta are being able to sleep well, and having a pleasant encounter with all beings. The greatest of these benefits is that when we have Metta, our defilements such as ill will and anger are overcome.

Take this opportunity to develop
our concentration for our spiritual development,
radiate our love for our world;
share the greatness with all sentient beings,
and cultivate for the attainment as
with experience, one improves.

Adapted from “Metta by Sujiva”, 1991

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Session with Geshe Tenzin Zopa by Buddhist Gem Fellowship (BGF)

Geshe Tenzin Zopa will be speaking on the following: -


1. Lamrin Meditation
2. Analytical Meditation
3. TongLen Meditation


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Joyfully Together Retreat 2009 :: Part 2

In the morning, bro. Phap Kham conducted the stick movement exercise which really stretches the muscle. However, it was nice and rejuvenating and in fact a good practice for better health.

::about the retreat::

The retreat was based on the teachings of Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen Master who promotes Buddhism in a contemporary approach and easily acceptable by all ages of people. This year, BGF have successfully put together more than 90 people, comprising about 25 children aged 6 - 12 and youths of various ages and adults for a 4 day 3 nights retreat at Chin Swee Caves Temple, Genting Highlands.

It was warm on the first day as we arrived and we started with Total Relaxation which is about 1 hour of lying flat on the ground, eyes closed and listening to the sounds of bell and the narration of a sister. The session allows one to be totally relaxed and in fact some dozed off after awhile and awakes with a refreshing body and mind.

Food wasn't a problem and it was well served and everyone had a sumptuous serving of 3 meals a day, vegetarian with various varieties and submitting to the creativity of the chef from the restaurant. There were a lot of food and no one complained about being under-feed.

Dhamma discussions and talks were a part of the program and we were separated into small groups and my group was sent to the sky terrace on the 13th floor, where it is an open air terrace. we took our cushions and we sat in the open for more than 2 hours. at the beginning, the cool air was welcoming and after some time, the wind became stronger and stronger, chilling us from our head to our toes.

we still sat there and discussed about the dhamma and asked questions on the practicality of practices and attainments.

At the last day, we sang song from plum village and it boosted our inspiration and determination.

We really felt happy and relaxed after the retreat. The children had a whole lot of fun and we could see that a bond between them, the young ones were established and encouraging each other for practice at a very young age..

We look forward for the next up-coming retreat!