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1 A Buddhist Reflects On The Role Of WOMEN Vijaya Samarawickrama

2 BUDDHIST MAHA VIHARA Continuing the spread of Buddhism in Malaysia for over 116 years. The Sangha Sunday School Meditation Class Helping the Untouchables Wheelchairs for the handicapped Dhamma for the Deaf Millions have benefitted from the selfless dedication of our Sangha, volunteer teachers & friends of the Vihara obtaining Buddhist education, free publications, counselling, blessings, welfare assistance, etc.

3 Publication of the Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society Buddhist Maha Vihara, 123, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: Fax: Website: Published for Free Distribution Permission to reprint for free distribution can be obtained upon request. Previous Publication XXXX copies May 2011 XXXXX copies Cover Design by Buzzword Creative Printed by Uniprints Marketing Sdn. Bhd. ( K) (A member of Multimedia Printing & Graphics (M) Sdn Bhd) ISBN:

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55 SERVICES AVAILABLE AT BUDDHIST MAHA VIHARA Dana for Monks (at Vihara or Home) and Bana (Sermons) Blessing Services / Funeral Services by Monks Booking of Facilities for religious functions / events Marriage Registration Full Moon / New Moon Day Puja & Free Vegetarian Lunch Sunday Dhamma Classes for Children & Adults Buddhist & Pali University Diploma Courses K Sri Dhammananda Library Bookshop Kindergarten - Tadika Sudharma PARAMA Business & I.T. Training Centre Weekly Activities Daily Puja 6.30a.m. & 7.30p.m. Choir Practice Tuesday 8.00p.m. Special Talk Friday 1.00p.m. Dhamma Talk Friday 8.00p.m. Meditation Mon, Tues & Thurs 8.00p.m. Bojjhanga Puja Saturday 7.30p.m p.m. Puja & Talk Sunday 8.30a.m. Dhamma School Sunday 8.30a.m. & 11.00a.m. Dharma for the Deaf Sunday 2.00p.m. (fortnightly) Feeding the Needy Sunday 5.00p.m. DONATION IN CASH OR KIND CAN BE MADE FOR: Propagation of Buddhism (Dhammaduta) Free Publications (Malaysia and Overseas) - Annually about 300,000 books in 20 Languages Education Fund Full Moon and New Moon services sponsorship General Maintenance of the Buddhist Maha Vihara Utilities (Electricity, water, telephone, administration etc) Illumination (lighting) of the Main Shrine Hall Illumination (lighting) of the Awkana Buddha & Cakra Monks' Dana Monks' Requisites Welfare Fund (Malaysia and Overseas) Special Religious Events - Wesak - Annual Blessing Service - Annual Merit Offering - Kathina Pinkama (ceremony) - Monks Novitiate Programme MAY THE BLESSINGS OF THE NOBLE TRIPLE GEM BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

56 DONATION FORM Buddhist Maha Vihara 123, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia. Tel: Fax: I / We would like to make a donation to the Buddhist Maha Vihara. Name : Address : Amount : RM Towards : Free Publications (English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, Sinhalese, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese, Burmese, Hindi, Kannada, Telegu, Oriya, Kishwahili, Chichewa, Luganda, Brazilian Portugese, Dutch, French & Nepalese) Others, please specify All cheques can made payable to: BUDDHIST MAHA VIHARA or TT to BUDDHIST MAHA VIHARA ACCOUNT NO , EON BANK BERHAD, BRICKFIELDS, KL. Kindly send us a copy of your BANK SLIP so that we can send you an OFFICIAL RECEIPT. Donations can also be made by VISA and Master Card at the Buddhist Maha Vihara Office.

57 Sabbadānam Dhammadānam Jināti The Gift of Dhamma Excels all Gifts In Loving Memory Of Ho Fatt Loy Donated By Ho Weng Sew Low Sew Cheng Ho Joon Kit Ho Joon Wai & Khoo Pei Suan Lum Wai Onn May the merits accrued from this Dhammadana be transferred to them and may they attain the Bliss of Nibbana Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu! (XXX copies)

58 Sabbadānam Dhammadānam Jināti The Gift of Dhamma Excels all Gifts In Loving Memory Of Mr Tan Kok Thye Donated By Yeoh Pay Leong May the merits accrued from this Dhammadana be shared with him and may he attain the bliss of Nibbana Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu! (XXX copies)

59 Sabbadānam Dhammadānam Jināti The Gift of Dhamma Excels all Gifts In Loving Memory Of Mr Chen Shau Chen Donated By Kee Suan Chor & Family May the merits accrued from this Dhammadana be shared with him and may he attain the bliss of Nibbana Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu! (XXX copies)

60 Sabbadānam Dhammadānam Jināti The Gift of Dhamma Excels all Gifts In Loving Memory Of Mr Ong Choon Lai Donated By Carolyn Low May the merits accrued from this Dhammadana be shared with him and may he attain the bliss of Nibbana Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu! (500 copies)

61 Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society Buddhist Maha Vihara, 123, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: Fax: Website:

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