Friday, May 28, 2010

Wesak Day joy ^^

However, I have chosen not to betray my readers any longer. This time I'm blogging on how I celebrated Wesak Day.

Wesak Day, one of the most important days in Buddhist calendar, is a day to signify and commemorate the birth, passing away and enlightenment of Lord Buddha. As a devout Buddhist, I fully understood the meaning of Wesak and did what all concerned Buddhists do -celebrate Wesak by visiting temples. :)

For many years, Wesak Day is celebrated in the SJBA compound. It is no different this year.

Went to SJBA at 11am. Met Matthew. And gosh, he is a volunteered helper in the oil-lamp lighting department. That's wonderful. Had a short conversation with him and knew that......he is one lucky man.

Guess what, he has been offered a scholarship to study in India. =D Great news. Saved thousands of ringgit.

As I walked around the temple, a familiar figure was seen walking in front of me. On closer look, I knew he is one of my former teachers. But who??

Of all teachers, I met Mr. Thiru. Unbelievable eh? Anyway, I'm happy to see someone whom I haven't met for almost half a year.

Next, as I made my way to the meditation hall, I spotted yet another former teacher. This time a lady teacher.

Cik Chang. O.o If you can remember, she is my form 2 Sejarah teacher. The world is really small. Don't u think so?

Made my way home and got ready to visit the
Maha Vihara Buddhist Temple in Brickfields. For your info, I'm joining a trip organised by the Buddhist Society to this sacred temple.

Went college at around 3.30pm. The chartered bus arrived one hour later. Wasted my precious one hour. Zz

Heavy downpour didn't dampen our spirit. It was a blessing from Buddha, so said Mr.Tee, Sunway College Buddhist Society's adviser. Believe it or not, I'm making my maiden visit to The Maha Vihara Brickfields temple. I do felt a little ashamed to disclose this fact. -.-

I shall now feast your eyes on some photos taken. =)

These photos are taken in the Maha Vihara Buddhist temple. Notice the exquisite drawings and sculpture.




I and Vivien

I and Nicholas

Even the Prime Minister and his wife also join in the excitement :)

A monk is seen splashing holy water

Countless oil lamps were lighted

blood donation

It was raining heavily. I had to seek shelter somewhere.

A beautifully-decorated procession-car


One of the procession-cars bears the 1Malaysia sign

stunning, isn't it?

notice the lotus flower.



Reasons for not blogging

Hey people, happy Wesak Day to all Buddhists! ;) I know that this wish is delivered one day late but it doesn't matter. In fact, Wesak is celebrated over a week. Am I right? xD

Anyway, thousand apologies for keeping my blog dead and untouched for a week. I don't know why I don't have the urge to update my blog as frequently as I did before in recent times.

The arrival of my semester break has long been greeted with much joy and ecstasy. Reason being: I can finally delve deep in my own sweet time doing things I like.

Playing D.O.T.A has been pretty much my daily routine for the last few days. It is so alluring that I can't fight and resist the temptation that D.O.T.A has in store for me. ;)

Next, I'm seriously addicted to my new-found interest: facebook-ing. Who wouldn't? -.-

Long-lost friends have been kept in touch and relationships are forged through the means of facebook. It is indeed a wonderful tool to connect people from anywhere in the world.

So Let me ask. How can I find enough time to blog when there are 2 major distractions which are sticking onto me like a chewing gum? xD

Friday, May 21, 2010

I'm back with a bang =)

This is the moment that I have been waiting for after suffering for the past 5 months.

It's my 1st semester break!!!!!!!!!! Can u imagine my elation?

And there is every reason to rejoice in.

No more exams. No more books. No more stress. No more waking up so early in the morning.

Perfect.

I shall rest my body and soul in the next 2 weeks, like what many of friends have been doing for the last 5 months.

Holiday?? Trip?? Dota?? 1v1 battle with tjen??

Come on, let's rock!!

=D