On Sitting Down to read Shaun Lim Once Again.....

International Surf Rescue Certification

2010-09-01T16:28:00.010+08:00

Kursus Pensijilan Penyelamat Laut Antarabangsa bertempat di Pusat Kegiatan Sukan Air (PKSA), Tanjong Bungah, Pulau Pinang. Acara ini telah diadakan selama 3 hari iaitu dari 13hb hingga 15hb Ogos 2010. Terdapat beberapa agensi-agensi telah mengambil bahagian dalam kegiatan ini. Agensi-agensi tersebut adalah dari Rela, Bomba Machang Bubok, Jabatan Pertahanan Awam serta Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Malaysia dan yang terutamanya iaitu Persatuan Life Saving Butterworth Malaysia.

Encik Ooi Win Juat, jurulatih kami

Encik John Oon, Pengerusi penyelaras Kursus ini

Ahli PBSMM tengah memberi demostrasi macammana membuat CPR

Member-member pun ajar bagaimana nak buat Cpr

Ho yehh ho yehhhh ( bagus baguss)

Kami tengah pattern aje.....

Perbincangan antara kumpulan-kumpulan tersebutBoat JPAM dengan Boat PBSMM

Acara Praktikal

Uncle Mohan ngan saya

Makan time!!!

Pasukan Bomba Machang Bubok

Pasukan CancerLink Pulau Pinang

Syabas semua peserta-peserta yang telah mengambil bahagian ini!

Cheerss mate....

Ma dayz with the Seberang Jaya swimmers and the life guards!

2010-09-01T16:03:00.003+08:00

Quann and I decided to take our Bronze Medallion certification. I thought I could not make it as the task I was told was not as easy as it seems. But with the guidiance and encouragement from Mr Ooi and his team members, we managed to go through. muahahaha.. During our certification, Joe, Shuang Poh, Jules and Lucas were taking their professional course in open water at the same time.

Quann, me, Yen Joe, Ariff, Shuang Poh, Mr Ooi, Jules, (I think thts Mr Tan), the guy with the stick is Lucas. Dunno wad is he tryin to do.. hmmm.....

Me, Lucas and Joe

I'll treasure this moment ya guys!!

Cheers mates..

1st Club Crew Championship for Commanwealth Countries

2010-09-01T15:31:00.004+08:00

The event was held on the 24th and 25th of July 2010 and it was for the first time I think since its the first Club Crew Championship. It was also my first time being on duty as a lifeguard and a first-aider under Malaysian Red Cresent of Penang. I had three kinds of duties during the event. No.1- My duty as a First aider, No.2- My duty as a lifeguard, No.3- My duty towards Pink Victory as a rower. Nonetheless, I enjoyed myself during the event as I get to know more and more people. My ties with the Cancerlink survivors and their fellow rowers has grown stronger and stronger together with the Butterworth Life Saving Society and the fellow mates from Red cresent.

The logo

Cheerss matess

We had our best and we had no regrets at all!!!

The Pink Victories and Red Cresent

Jayne and Danny

James, Yen Joe, Mark, Shuang Poh, Tyson, Lucas

Fariz, Me and Leonard

Me, Cai Ling, Cai Yi, Bernice and Daniel

Thanks for everything peepss for being there and for yr support!!!

My 21st Birthday party.

2010-02-04T02:16:00.008+08:00

Greetingss... my birthday was supposed to be on 7-Sept but I celebrated on the Sept 11 cos many could not make it on tht day. We held this party at Blue Reef which is near the TAR COLLEGE... I'm so happy that many of my old friends and family turned up. This birthday party would not have been succeeded if they were nt here especially my sister. haha..

Nora and I

Leonard, I, Charlie and K.Wen

SHOW OFFF!!!!

Hunky dudes

Aanand, Alvin, Adrian, ME, Edward, Ah Seng (Adrian)

My machass... lol

My sis's friendss!!!

My classmates or partners in crime: Edwin Kim, Andrew Yoo, Nora, Junie, Me, Edmund, Sherleen Tung and Roxanne

Kean Yew, Aunty Beth, Me, Su Lin, and Kevin

My lovely family..

Poh Lin and Joshh

My ex classmates: Teng Huey, Felix, Mr and Mrs Koo Kar Wai, Poh Lin and Josh, Nora, Wilson and Mr. and Mrs Ivan Kee

Mr Nerdy pants

Blue Reef mia crewww: Terima Kasih banyak banyak

Tristan and I with Ah Lim Kuku

Brother Keong, Sis Mei Ling, Aunty Ma and Tristan

My classmatess..

My hommiess

Group pic

Sis Swen Lin and Bro Pher

THANKSSS ALOT TO SIS SWEN LIN AND BRO CHRISTOPHER for making my party such a memorable event.

and

of course

to all my guests THANK YOU FOR COMINGGG!!!!

LOVE U ALLL... CHEERSS......

2009-11-02T08:17:00.006+08:00

On Sept 9 (9-9-09), PTPL's prom was held at the Equitorial Hotel. Josh and Poh Lin came to pick me up around 3 something from my place. Then we head to Bukit Jambul for Poh Lin's hair do. Must know la somebody MC for the night so gotta do nice nice. lol. While waiting for her, Josh and I went to the Bukit Jambul Complex, and I got my ears pierced for the second time. An hour or two later, we head for THE event. And this year's prom is so muchh better compared to last year's. How I wished my A levels gang were here. Damn I miss them so muchhh..

Here are the pics to illustrate that beautiful events....

Josh, Poh Lin and I

Emily and I

Emily the winner for the Woman's best dress

AlrITE Poh Lin! Do you wan Mic over Rose or wad? Decidee!!

The models for Colgate advertisement. lol.. Mr Gundusamy, Su Rong and Mr.Raaga

Sxi Bros in PTPL

Emily and I on the dance floor.

Rachel Yong and I

My usual gay session with Tze Wei the MC for the event as well

I'm so happyyy!!!!!

MCs and I

Sek Weng Lauuu was there hahahaha.. managed to take a pic with him..

Lastly, Thanks Josh and Poh Lin for the night. LOL. and of course the SRC PEOPLE for making the event such a success.!!

Cik Leong ShirLynn's birthday party and farewell to UK!

2009-11-01T19:03:00.005+08:00

On the 22nd of August, it was Shir Lynn's party and the party around 8.00pm at her hse which is near Queensbay. My day was kinda cool and chilling got nth to do so I decided to ring few friends from my high school to "lepak" with before I head for Shir Lynn's party. Wei Shen, Kar Wei, Kar Wai and Teng Huey agreed to meet up in Queensbay which is along the way to Shir Lynn's house. lol. I'm happy to meet up with all of themm. All so grown up d wakakakaa.. *Dont smack me when you all see me* hahahaha

Pics of the boys!!

Tan Wei Shen and Mok Kar Wei

Mr Gundusamy and Khoo Teng Huey

After meeting up with the boys, I called Jack where he is at that time and I followed his car up to Shir's place. Din know her place is way to far from college, I wonder how she can cope with the traffic. LOL. OK there is one more thing, I did not know that she is going to have her birthday as well as I know that her birthday is still like months away. lol. After makan and everything, I BARU TAU that she is celebrating an early one. I stood there nga-nga (blurr) lol. Cos no one told me and I was told only for her farewell. lol.

from left: Jennifer, Karen, Lin Nar, Gundusamy, Mr cool with guys and girls suppporting him from behind wakaka, Kok Leong, SHIRLYNNN, Jasmin (simu) and Sing Yong

The law representatives from IPG.

My gay session for the party lol

The Northumbria Uni representative from Year 1 and Year 2 wakakaa

Another gang meeting

A.N.C. & A.C.C. Committee & their "Bodyguard

SO ARE YOU HAPPY WITH THE POSTING?!!

Jus kidding! lol

My vacation with the Segi peepss.. to Segi Kota Damansara!!

2009-11-01T18:07:00.008+08:00

My so called vacation with the Segi people. lol. It was a week after I had finished my trials, Aanand told me that his fellow coursemates are going to KL for excursion thingy. So I decided to crash in with them, with the approval of her teachers of course. At that time, I have already met with the ADP-ians (American Degree Programme for Psychology). So I think la, its ok to join them wakakaka, They are friendly and fun to mix with bunch of crowd. The lecturers are fun too, Ms. Sharon and a few more as I can remember lol, they can talk to you about clubbings, what are the interesting things that as a grown up teenagers would find. lol.

In this post, I would love to extent my thanks to Jim Johnson and Aanand for giving me this wonderful opportunity to travel down KL. Because its been quite a while I have not travelled till that day. And also thanks for helping me to widen my circle of friends. hahaha.

The last thing I wanna say is ADP-ians ROCKSSSS!!!

Tadaa

Nice?!

Check that out!

The Thinker what else??!!

Alwin Aanand , Gundusamy, Jim Johnson Chua

Bangbros! LOL

MA pool wakakaka

Semua macam baru tamat berkuliahan

So hottt!!!!!

Koay Yee Chian and I

Art 1

Art 2:Lily, Owen (Mr camera man), Aanand

Art 3

Art 4

Art 5

Art 6

Klink Gigi

Nicee!!!

Ms Sharon and the leader of the ADP club of Kota Damansara

One of the coolest group that can make u laughh like crazyy! good job guys!

Nurul Syaqinahh!

Semua tengah dengar ceramah yg menarik!

Representitive of ADP from Amerdika

Aytee thanksss for viewingggg!!!!

Long Pee Chanthamoon!!!

2009-07-18T13:07:00.006+08:00

Luang Pe means Venerable Brother. Chanthamoon is a very good friend of mine from Bangkok, Thailand. We've met in Disted since 2006. Its been a while since I last saw him in Kek Lok Si temple. He has been teaeching me to speak and to write Thai. Really learnt alot from him.

The other day I got a call from him saying that he is here in Penang, was so happy to meet up with him. So he asked me to go to KDU College to meet him. Abt an hour later I went there to meet up with him, together with him, there was another friend who is very knowledgable in Buddhism. I'm must say I'm happy and honoured to have friends who are from the Sangha community with highly trained and dicipline Monkhood.

Later that day, we went to his friends house, to talk about Dharma. and discuss about the three yanas. how it came about and stuff like that. Unfortunately, time does not permit me as I have another appointment with another friend at the gym.
Luang Pe Chanthamoon and Virat
Chanthamoon and I
Monks robes. This is a gift by Chanthamoon, saying that when i enter into the community of Sanghas, I'll be wearing this robes as he has given to me. ;)Other souveniers and a book written by his master.Nice Thai style cup.

Korb khun mark Kap, Luang Pe Chanthamoon, and Virat.

Outting with Seniorsss.... Dun mess with the future barristerss mate...

2009-07-15T21:53:00.009+08:00

Few weeks ago, Becky and Simren invited me to join her and the rest of the gang to Sunset Bistro at Batu Feringgi. Around 4 something she picked me up with her new Perodua Viva together with Simren. Am honoured to sit in her new Viva. lol.
So, we went for some drinks, game of UNO. then we headed for Jetskii, Banana Boat. and some cool exciting events. niceeeee
OKla there are some pics here..

From left: Me, Zaiem, Raghu, Krystle and Simren. (Thanks Becky for the picture.)

From left: Me, Syafa Simren and Raghu

From left: Raghu Syazwan, Syafa, Becky, Sim and mee... Niceee picc like the sea and the peeps.

The only rose among the thorns

Watcha looking at huh?! lolWeeee........

Syafa and Syazwan

Chikas on bikee... geezzz cant seemed to recall wad is the term for the vehicle.

Pic of us after JET-SKIIII....Banana boat....

Thats it folksss......

Nice having fun withh ya'll guyss ( Rebecca, Simren, Syazwan,Syafa, Raghu, Krystle, Zaiemm.)

Thanks for the wonderful outting!!! Weeeeee.....

Wafels Day with Prasana and Ruthyy..

2009-07-08T20:57:00.008+08:00

OK. Wafels day was part of "gotta do list" before Prasana heads back to Aussie. They had waited for this moment because of my dieting for Mr.Penang. lol. So it was a breakfree makan time. haha so just walloped everything on the table. lol. Ruth and I gathered at Prasana's place. and we started making and baking waffels. weeeee........

As usual I'm the great pretender

Prasana in actionn...

Foodd!!!!!

More stuff to eat!!!!

Our very first waffel made. lol

Ruth, Shaun and Prasana

Thanks Aunty (Prassie's mom) and Prasana!!!!

On the evening on that day, we went for dinner at the Northam Beach Cafe together with Esther Chuah Siew Yen. It was raining heavily. Met Khong Yew there as well wee...

Ruth and I

Prasana and I

Esther Chuah Siew Yen and I

Esther, Prasana and Ruth

Thats all for now... weeeeee..........

Mr.Penang 2009

2009-07-08T07:50:00.005+08:00

Mr.Penang 2009, this event I've targated for a very long time since last year. The purpose for participating this event to see how far I can go in this field. Eventhough I did not made it through the finals. But I've gained the experience being a bodybuilder. It takes alot of time and effort, dicipline towards food and training. Mental strength will be tested. Here, in this blog I wanna thank all the people that have helped me through. Mainly my parents for sponsoring all the basic neccessity, my sister and my bro in law for their moral support and other proteins, my coaches Mr.Tan Chee Kean and Ah Yong, Adrian, Alvin Chan, gym members and FRIENDSS!!!!!.

THANKS GUYS SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT.!!!

The stage of Mr.Penang 2009

from left clockwise: Andrew, Adrian, Eugene, Shaun (me), Desmond, Piau and Alvin

Contestant of Mr.Penang 2009 Juniors

King of the Kings Mr.Penang 2009= Azahar

Back double bicep

Back lat spread

Congrats Mr. Penang finalist: Reagen Kang (1st), Adrian Hor (2nd), Eugene (3rd), Desmond (4th), Alvin Hor (5th), another finalist (sorry i dunno yr name).

Wohoo!!! Thankss Hitz.FM

2009-07-01T16:58:00.003+08:00

On one evening, Aanand and I had a long walk along Gurney drive. A walk which is fast pace but seriously this walk can burn yr caloriess. As we walked towards the other side which is Sunrise Mc.D we saw there was a lil gig happening, so we were thinking of going there after we finished our walk. After we had finished our walk we went to G Hotel which is directly beside Gurney Plaza. We saw Hitz.FM trucks parked outside and some of the Hotlink trucks as well. I got so excited because I want the stickers. But they were like closing down. Aanand was like reluctant to ask for any goodies or what. SO i went and approached this hot girl which is the promoter for Hitz.fm. Then i asked for the sticker. The girl infact gave the both of us the stickers and on top of that we got more goodiess. The limited edition Fernando Torres figure was in the bag as wellll... weeeeee........

here is the pic,

Thanksss Hitz.FM..... WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE..............................

Something to share about Buddhism

2009-06-30T20:23:00.006+08:00

Many of us tend to be one sided when comes to vehicles or in Pali language = Yanas. Especially the Theravadians and the Mahayanist. ( No offence but this is what i encountered among the followers of the Buddha).

As most of u all know that I myself was a staunch Theravadian before I went to Nepal. I hate going to Mahayanist temple because they have the elements of Tao. And i kept wondering how on Earth Goddess Of Mercy came about, as my knowledge on the Suttas was not deep also. I dont understand why they have to be vegetarian which makes us feel like an idiot for consuming meat. And everyday only chant Namo Amithabha. I also don't fancy going to Vajrayana temples also known as the Tibetan way of Buddhism. Because what they are practicing is something against the teaching of the elders coded in the Kalama Sutta. Also, they have lots of Wraftful figures, and at that time i was asking myself isn't Buddhism is a calm and peaceful teaching? why are these figures being idolised and worshiped by man of the Buddha?

Nevertheless, after my trip from Nepal, it was an eye opening for me because i get to know more about Buddhism other than Buddhism that is practiced in Malaysia.

Basically wwhat I'm trying to stressed here is that, as you all know that the Buddha once told us that the only way we can control our mind is by not acknowledging GREED, HATRED and DELUSION!

These 3 things can destroy us at anytime at anywhere.

First thing first the purpose or the aim of Theravada/ The Elder's Teaching:
1) Do you all know why the Theravada monks do not have watches or any jewelry on them?
2)Why they must not possess any item that they can cling on?
3) Why they train so hard not to sit or sleep on comfortable beds like high and cushion beds?

Simple answer to that:
-The aim is to DETACH! This is an antidote to GREED!
-They are not psychotic or does not know how to enjoy life. But the purpose is to train their minds not to cling on things.
- Their aim is to reach Arahantship

Secondly, the Mahayana also known as the Bigger Vehicle:
-After Buddha's passing away, or in other words he had gone to Nibbana, Buddhism flourished to China by a monk called Bodhidharma also known as Tah Mo from India. He is the founder of Shaolin Martial Arts also.

1) Have you all ever wonder why that chinese temples have Goddess of Mercy (honestly I dont really know yet) and they always emphasized on Compasionate Loving Kindness.

2) Why they encouraged us to be vegetarian.?

Simple answers to those following questions....
- ok as u can see that HATRED is also one of the bad influences of our mind, so the antidote is LOVING KINDNESS.
-Another easier way for us to calm our mind is to visualise the Goddess Of Mercy. Because this being portrayes an image of loving kindness, calm, soft but powerful.
-Lastly, why being a vegetarian? The reason to that is because when we try to abstain ourselves from killing animals and eat them, we tend to be more gentle and be more sensitive towards them. Besides its all about training your mind and there is nothing speciall.
-Their aim is to attain Boddhisatva

Thirdly, Vajrayana= The Tibetan Buddhism
- OK to my understanding is that i was told by my teachers that both Theravada and Mahayana teachings are colaborated in this vehicle.
-Also, i was told that this is the highest order or teaching in Buddhism.

Questions:
1) Why Vajrayana practisioners have lots of mudras?
2) Why do they chant alot?
3) Why they have lots of Wrathful figures?

Answers:
1) Mudras are a sign of gestures, they are not made or performed for the sake of telling people Buddhism is speciall in many ways. Mudras are performed to train our mind what the purpose of mudra is performed.
(Example for a simple mudra that we laymen always use to show other people that we are very unhappy about that person is by pointing MIDDLE FINGER!)
Therefore, what i'm trying to say is that Mudras are performed to indicate what our mind is thinking OR what our mind must think while performing Mudras.

2) Why do we chant alot? Again the purpose is to train our mind. As a human being or as a growing man with raging hormones, it is natural for me to think about SEX. The purpose for chanting is to direct our mind to Chanting or other holy activities than performing or craving for SEX. Besides that, it make us think clearly and being purified.

3) There are alot of deities or Buddhas reincarnated to Wrathful figures to indicate they are fighting over Maras or ghost or demon.
Example (everytime when u see a nerd who always studies, and this big bully always there to disturb him thinking that he wont fight back. You may not know what the nerd is up to. Suddenly he can just take a knife and chase after the bully. Many will get shock! If they looked down upon him) SO that is why Buddhas face may be so radiant and calm, but they can turn into ugly for the purpose of battling with the Maras.
Also, there are alot of idol to be worshiped. Because we human beings tend to have preferences to worship. Some like Goddess of Mercy some like Manjusri Boddhisatva. It does not matter actually, because we want to attain to the same gold which is Nibanna.

Lastly, Vajrayana is the antidote to DELUSION.
-Their aim is to reach Buddhahood.

In-Conclusion
What I'm trying to stress here in my post is that we should learn more from one another. Dont think that we know alot thru one vehicle. But there are other vehicles that can broaden your horizons. You will be surprised when u get in touch with other vehicles and other yanas.

P/s: i would like to make an apology if i were to offend anyone as i'm just sharing my views. Correct me if i'm wrong.

Happy Birthday Tze Xian!

2009-06-30T19:56:00.002+08:00

Happy 21st Birthday Lie Tze Xian.

This macha of ours is an old friend to Adrian since primary school days. Every sunday we will hang out to hike up Penang Hill then go gym and swimming togehter. Anyway, it is our birthday boy's big day.

from left: His eldest bro, Dad, The man himself, Mom and second bro.

The man is wishing for something.

Me, Lie and Adrian (Mr Malaysia)

from left: Adrian, Shaun, Pika, Alvin, Xian

I'm just pretending that i drink, in fact i din drink but thennn jsut couple of sipss..... lol....

After the party, i had to go for family meeting and i was told that they went to Fame. Guess what?! Alvin did some muscular posing on the bar table.. man u got the balls!!! hahaha.

Aytee Lie tis post is for u!! Nice knowing u and thanks for the invitation bro!. =)

The Return of KHONG!!!!

2009-01-18T20:00:00.007+08:00

Khong Khong Khong Zhi Jian another maniac friend of mine from Kulim, Kedah. We used to study and hang out together during the Disted days. Its been 3 years i have not seen him since graduation. He is still the same Khong, very demanding and very tech-savvy. lol....

On saturday Jan 12th, Prassie and I decided to meet him at his old renting place. Guess what?! Daniel was there too.. Wohoo!! Finally everybody is back but too bad Aaron was not there because he had to fetched his bro from dunno where la. About 15 minutes later, Yin-Fei arrived.

After few chats about what we are doing and wad course this and that bla bla bla, then we headed to Gurney to meet up with Eunice and catch a movie. The movie that we watched was Bedtime Stories.. Superb!!! I love that show so much.. Underappreciated or undeminishiated, a new word that i learnt from this movie. hahaha..

From left: Yin-Fei, Eunice, Prasana, the man himself from Kulim-Khong, and me.

Pan Yeng (act cool) with Daniel in the middle.

All blacks and one blue..

This pic was taken by my ex-classmate in high school Kim Seng Thanks man!!!

My usual pose which irritated Daniel, muahahahaha.... what to do... Call me Mr Vain..

Kim Seng and I

Is nice seeing ya'll especially Khong and Daniel again, i hope that Aaron can join us next time. Keep in touch mates. All the best. cheers...

Cheers mate, thats all folks..

Queensbay Amadeh Gang Strikes back (jus half of it not the full force)

2008-12-06T10:06:00.007+08:00

Well. well wellll............ Finally this blog has been revived, after so long.. goshh been so busy and lots of things happening. There's ups and downs.. Anyway, the best moment has arrived that the Queensbay Amadeh Gang is back. wohoo!!! We have Jennifer, Prasana and Yin-Fei. So we had our gathering of course at Queensbay.

Our main dish in Sakae or something, goshh i dun even knw hw to spell the name of the susshi stuff. My first time tho. Prasana and JenniferYin-Fei and I (tak tau senyum)

We managed to see Eunice, wohoo, she is not a waitress btw.
Some stupid gesture

Prassie trying to imitate wakaka

ERM.......
You can put the blame on me
The scenery is nice
Finally, their creativity has improved

Thats it folks... cheerss....

Old frenzzz....

2008-07-15T18:05:00.004+08:00

Monday-14th July, An old friend of mine, Ivan Kee called us up to see whether are we free on that day to have a lil gathering. So he decided to have that gathering at a Steamboat restaurant opposite the UMNO building which is located at the Macalister Road.

Koo Kar Wai and Wei Shen
Ivan, Me, Teng Huey (Ah Huey ko)
Our Messy table
I'm a great pretender

Lastly, Thanks guys for meeting up really miss u guys.. haha.. Ever since we all left school, its kinda hard for most of us to keep in touch. I hope Mok and Boon Huat can make it too next time. So that we can kacau our Huey ko from the Neutralz... hahahahahaha....

Out with Yin-Fei...

2008-07-05T23:13:00.007+08:00

Last Monday (June 30th), met up with Yin-Fei (ah mui mui). A very good friend of mine from Disted. Haven't see her for like decades. So,finally she is back from Aussie. wohoo.... We went makan at Sushi King. The following pics are the food that we ordered. So nicee.....

Soft Shell Crab

Unagi set thingy

Sighs... ini aku pun tak tau panggil ape..

After makan, we decided to go for a lil walk and also to get our tickets for the "Get Smart" show.

Bernice Liu... She is the BOMB....

Ok to be frank this was her idea, asking me to bend down so that it appears that i'm the Mat Skodeng.

After buying our tickets, we headed down to T.G.I (Thank God Its) Friday. In Shaunie's terminology i shall call it Kam siah tee kong. cos Thank God ma. I know its lame but just to impress myself. Swt.....

Choco mudslide... Seriously this is superb!!!!!!!

Hawaiian Volcano... This is also nice. But at first it tasted like cough mixture. No offence..

After sipping the Hawaiian Volcano, this is how my face actually looked like.. lol.. swt....

Hawaiian Volcano and Choco Mudslide

Ahem........

Ah Mui and I

Blek...

Alrite Thats all folks.. Thanks for viewing.....

Too much to swallow....

2008-07-05T02:09:00.002+08:00

Once upon a time, there was a nonconforming swallow who decided not to fly south for the winter. However, when the weather turned very cold, he reluctantly started to fly southwards. In a short time ice began to form on its wings and it fell to earth in a barnyard frozen still.

A cow passed by and crapped on the little swallow. The swallow thought it was the end. But the dung warmed it and defrosted its wings. Warm and happy, able to breathe, it started to chirp. Just then a large Tom cat came by and hearing the chirping , found out where it was coming from, clawned away the dung and swallowed the swallow.

Moral: Everyone who shits on you is not necessarily your enemy, everyone who gets you out of shit is not necessarily your friend., and if you are warm and happy in a pile of shit, keep your mouth shut.

I'm Freee........

2008-06-12T14:38:00.009+08:00

Just got my laptop back from the ICU. My stupid Western Digital Hard Disk had given me probs. sighz.. Now the lappie has been replaced with a better wan with 80 g dunno wads the name again. Thanks Ah Siang from Super Gym who have helped me to repair this junk.

I was supposed to update this blog, but due to my finals i had no time to update it. ish ish.. And now I'm FREE!!!!! for a while.. damn...

Recently, my friends (Francis, Benjamin and Lin-Kah) and I went up to the Penang Hill by using the route to 84. As we walked I was visualising myself in my bicycle, not riding but flying downhill using those route that was used by the racers in the competition. sweat** lol...We left Youth Park at half past 4 and we reached to the top around half past 7. Along the journey we managed to take some pics of the surroundings and also Penang!! Just a quarter of it. lol** Guess what??!! The four of us decided to head down around 7.45pm by using the deep slope road beside the entrance of the Botanical Gardens. It was getting darker and darker. It wwaas really dark around 8 something. So Ben took out his kinetic torch light and Lin Kah used his cell phone for the light. We were practically running down. It was kinda spooky at that time. But bare in mind guys, they do not harm us, so just acknowledge them that you are there for a mission but not to disturb them. hahaa.. I was on my way down then my coach Dom called and asked why I'm not there in court yet? Which i was supposed go for a game of tennis. He asked "What??? Still on your way down nia?? You are not afraid of ghost meh?? " I was like "Ghost" ?? Nah!!!

lol... haha..

We arrived at the foot of the hill around 9 to be exact. It was an enjoyable journey and good training for our mental and physical. wakakaka...

Francis, Lin Kah and Benjamin

The view of Penang from Number 5

Ben, me, Francis and Lin Kah. Attempted cam-whoring. failed cos Lin Kah din say one- two-three.

Another side of Penang

Crab in the middle of the Jungle

Near middle Station

We had to ran inside the tunnel, or else we will be quashed.

Fidel Caestro and his brother Raul in the middle of the forrest. The cameraman is Che-Guevera.

Mat Chiko is doing his thang..

Poser... lol.. Trying diff angle.
Gross Deutchland. Hail Hitler....

hehehehe....
I have forgotten wad tis wan called again....

OK THTS ME!!!

Ok now is 9pm d. hahaha...

Thats all folks.......

Happy Visakha 2551 B.E.

2008-05-19T01:16:00.014+08:00

Buddhist Flag

Wesak also known as Vaishākha (बैसाख) is an annual Holy day observed by practicing Buddhist. Vaishakha derived from the name of the second month of the lunar Hindu Calendar.

Thai Buddhist Flag

The exact date of Vesak varies according to the various lunar calendars used in different traditions. In Theravada countries following the Buddhist calendar, it falls on the full moon Uposatha day (typically the 5th or 6th lunar month). In China it is the fourth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, coinciding with the first full moon of that month. The date varies from year to year in the Western Gregorian calendar but falls in April or May.

The celebration of Vesak
On Vesak day, devout Buddhists and followers alike are expected and requested to assemble in their various temples before dawn for the ceremonial, and honorable, hoisting of the Buddhist flag and the singing of hymns in praise of the holy triple gem: The Buddha, The Dharma (his teachings), and The Sangha (his disciples). Devotees may bring simple offerings of flowers, candles and joss-sticks to lay at the feet of their teacher. These symbolic offerings are to remind followers that just as the beautiful flowers would wither away after a short while and the candles and joss-sticks would soon burn out, so too is life subject to decay and destruction. Devotees are enjoined to make a special effort to refrain from killing of any kind. They are encouraged to partake of vegetarian food for the day. In some countries, notably Sri Lanka, two days are set aside for the celebration of Vesak and all liquor shops and slaughter houses are closed by government decree during the two days. Also birds, insects and animals are released by the thousands in what is known as a 'symbolic act to liberation'; of giving freedom to those who are in captivity, imprisoned, or tortured against their will. Some devout Buddhists will wear a simple white dress and spend the whole day in temples with renewed determination to observe the observance of the Eight Precepts.

Devout Buddhists undertake to lead a noble life according to the teaching by making daily affirmations to observe the eight Precepts. However, on special days, notably new moon and full moon days, they observe additional disciplines to train themselves to practice morality, simplicity and humility.

Some temples also display a small image of the baby Buddha in front of the altar in a small basin filled with water and decorated with flowers, allowing devotees to pour water over the statue; it is symbolic of the events following the Buddha's birth, when devas and spirits made heavenly offerings to him.

The Eight Precepts (Atthanga Sila) are:
(1) Not to kill
(2) Not to steal
(3) Not to engage in improper sexual activity
(4) Not to indulge in wrong speech
(5) Not to take intoxicating drinks and drugs
(6) To abstain from taking food at unreasonable times
(7) To refrain from sensual pleasures such as dancing, singing and self- adornment
(8) To refrain from using high and luxurious seats in order to practice
humility.

The Significance of Wesak Day

This picture is mainly about the story of Gautama Buddha.

Sometimes informally called "Buddha's birthday," it actually encompasses the birth, enlightenment Nirvana, preaches the first sermon and passing (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha.

(1) The Birth of the Prince

This picture is showing that the Queen Maya (King Suddhodana, King of Sakya's wife) giving birth to Prince Siddhartha.

The Queen Maya's temple in Lumbini, Nepal. (This picture was taken by me when i was there for the Novitiate programme under the guidiance of Ven. Mahinda)

This is the marker stone which indicates where the Buddha was born.

The Queen was on her way home to her father's palace to give birth.on her way, she stepped down from her palanquin to have a walk in the beautiful flower garden of Lumbini Park, Lumbini Zone (in the picture). She was delighted by the park and she reached for a branch to take a rest. Again according to legend, at this time Prince Siddhārtha emerged from her right side and was born. It was the eighth day of April. She gave him his first bath in the Puskarini pond in Lumbini Zone. Siddhārtha means "He who has accomplished his goals" or "The accomplished goal". Unfortunately, the Queen passed away after 7 days.

Siddhartha, destined to a luxurious life as a prince, had three palaces (for seasonal occupation) especially built for him. His father, King Śuddhodana , wishing for Siddhartha to be a great king, shielded his son from religious teachings or knowledge of human suffering. Siddhartha was brought up by his mother's younger sister, Maha Pajapati.
As the boy reached the age of 16, his father arranged his marriage to Yaśodharā, a cousin of the same age. In time, she gave birth to a son, Rahula. Siddhartha spent 29 years as a Prince in Kapilavastu. Although his father ensured that Siddhartha was provided with everything he could want or need, Siddhartha felt that material wealth was not the ultimate goal of life.

The Prince is running away from the Palace in-order to renounce and Channa, the Charioteer helped the Prince with his escape.

At the age of 29, Siddhartha left his palace in order to meet his subjects. Despite his father's effort to remove the sick, aged and suffering from the public view, Siddhartha was said to have seen an old man. Disturbed by this, when told that all people would eventually grow old by his charioteer Channa, the prince went on further trips where he encountered, variously, a diseased man, a decaying corpse, and an ascetic. Deeply depressed by these sights, he sought to overcome old age, illness, and death by living the life of an ascetic.
The Great Departure. Gandhara, 2nd century CE.
Siddhartha escaped his palace, accompanied by Channa aboard his horse Kanthaka, leaving behind this royal life to become a mendicant. It is said that, "the horse's hooves were muffled by the devas to prevent guards from knowing the Bodhisatta's departure. This event is known as "The Great Departure".

The Prince cuts his hair to show the symbol of renounciation.

Siddhartha initially went to Rajagaha and began his ascetic life by begging for alms in the street. Having been recognised by the men of King Bimbisara, Bimbisara offered him the throne after hearing of Siddhartha's quest. Siddhartha rejected the offer, but promised to visit his kingdom of Magadha first, upon attaining enlightenment.
Siddhartha left Rajagaha and practiced under two hermit teachers. After mastering the teachings of Alara Kalama, Siddhartha was asked by Kalama to succeed him, but moved on after being unsatisfied with his practices. He then became a student of Udaka Ramaputta, but although he achieved high levels of meditative consciousness and was asked to succeed Ramaputta, he was still not satisfied with his path, and moved on. Siddhartha and a group of five companions led by Kondanna then set out to take their austerities even further. They tried to find enlightenment through near total deprivation of worldly goods, including food, practicing self-mortification. After nearly starving himself to death by restricting his food intake to around a leaf or nut per day, he collapsed in a river while bathing and almost drowned. Siddhartha began to reconsider his path. As he laid there, a boat passed him and he overheard the conversation that the two musicians aboard it were saying: "If you tighten the string too tight it will snap, but if it is too loose it will not play." From this, he realised that he would have to take a "middle-way" to reach enlightenment and not by using extremes. Then, he remembered a moment in childhood in which he had been watching his father start the season's plowing, and he had fallen into a naturally concentrated and focused state that was blissful and refreshing, the jhana. Coming out of the jhana, he realised that a village girl named Sujata was standing over him with a bowl of porridge.

(2)The Great Enlightenment

The Buddha attained His enlightenment

(Buddh-Gaya located in Indian state of Bihar) .The place where the Buddha attained His enlightenment.

After asceticism and concentrating on meditation and anapanasati (awareness of breathing in and out), Siddhartha is said to have discovered what Buddhists call the Middle Way—a path of moderation away from the extremes of self-indulgence and self-mortification. He accepted a little milk and rice pudding from a village girl named Sujata, who wrongly believed him to be the spirit that had granted her a wish, such was his emaciated appearance. Then, sitting under a pipal tree, now known as the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, he vowed never to arise until he had found the Truth. Kaundinya and the other four companions, believing that he had abandoned his search and become undisciplined, left. After 49 days meditating, at the age of 35, he attained Enlightenment; according to some traditions, this occurred approximately in the fifth lunar month, and according to others in the twelfth. Gautama, from then on, was known as the Buddha or "Awakened One." Buddha is also sometimes translated as "The Enlightened One." Often, he is referred to in Buddhism as Shakyamuni Buddha or "The Awakened One of the Shakya Clan."
At this point, he realized complete awakening and insight into the nature and cause of human suffering which was ignorance, along with steps necessary to eliminate it. These truths were then categorized into the Four Noble Truths; the state of supreme liberation—possible for any being—was called Nirvana. He then came to possess the Nine Characteristics, which are said to belong to every Buddha.After becoming enlightened, two merchants whom the Buddha met, named Tapussa and Bhallika became the first lay disciples. They are given some hairs from the Buddha's head, which are believed to now be enshrined in the Shwe Dagon Temple in Rangoon, Burma. The Buddha intended to visit Asita, and his former teachers, Alara Kalama and Uddaka Ramaputta to explain his findings, but they had already died.

(3)The Buddha preached his first sermon.

The Buddha preaches his first surmon to his five disciples at Isipatane (Deer Park)

Dhammika Thupa at Saranath, Benaras where the Buddha delivered His First Surmon.

The Buddha is showing the Dhammacakra Mudhra (The turning wheel of the Dharma).

The Buddha thus journeyed to Deer Park near Varasi (Benares) in northern India, he set in motion the Wheel of Dharma by delivering his first sermon to the group of five companions with whom he had previously sought enlightenment. They, together with the Buddha, formed the first sangha, the company of Buddhist monks, and hence, the first formation of Triple Gem (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha) was completed, with Kaundinya becoming the first stream-enterer. All five soon become arahants, and with the conversion of Yasa and fifty four of his friends, the number of arahants swelled to 60 within the first two months.

(4) The Buddha passing (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha

Buddha's passing away. All the bikkhus paying their last respect.

Kushinara Shrine, where the Buddha attained Maha Parinibbana (passing-away)

According to the Mahaparinibbana Sutta of the Pali canon, at the age of 80, the Buddha announced that he would soon enter Parinirvana or the final deathless state abandoning the earthly body. After this, the Buddha ate his last meal, which, according to different translations, was either a mushroom delicacy or soft pork, which he had received as an offering from a blacksmith named Cunda. Falling violently ill, Buddha instructed his attendant Ānanda to convince Cunda that the meal eaten at his place had nothing to do with his passing and that his meal would be a source of the greatest merit as it provided the last meal for a Buddha.
The Mahayana Vimalakirti Sutra explains, in Chapter 3, that the Buddha doesn't really become ill or old but purposely presents such an appearance only to teach those born during the five defilements the impermanence and pain of defiled worlds and to strive for Nirvana.
"'Reverend Ánanda, the Tathágatas have the body of the Dharma - not a body that is sustained by material food. The Tathágatas have a transcendental body that has transcended all mundane qualities. There is no injury to the body of a Tathágata, as it is rid of all defilements. The body of a Tathágata is uncompounded and free of all formative activity. Reverend Ánanda, to believe there can be illness in such a body is irrational and unseemly!' Nevertheless, since the Buddha has appeared during the time of the five corruptions, he disciplines living beings by acting lowly and humble."
Ananda protested Buddha's decision to enter Parinirvana in the abandoned jungles of Kuśināra of the Mallas. Buddha, however, reminded Ananda how Kushinara was a land once ruled by a righteous wheel-turning king that resounded with joy:
“
44. Kusavati, Ananda, resounded unceasingly day and night with ten sounds -- the trumpeting of elephants, the neighing of horses, the rattling of chariots, the beating of drums and tabours, music and song, cheers, the clapping of hands, and cries of "Eat, drink, and be merry!"
”
Buddha then asked all the attendant Bhikshus to clarify any doubts or questions they had. They had none. He then finally entered Parinirvana. The Buddha's final words were, "All composite things pass away. Strive for your own liberation with diligence." The Buddha's body was cremated and the relics were placed in monuments or stupas, some of which are believed to have survived until the present. For example, The Temple of the Tooth or "Dalada Maligawa" in Sri Lanka is the place where the relic of the right tooth of Buddha is kept at present.

At his death, the Buddha told his disciples to follow no leader, but to follow his teachings. However, at the First Buddhist Council, Mahakasyapa was held by the sangha as their leader, with the two chief disciples Mahamoggallana and Sariputta having died before the Buddha.

In-conclusion, all these four special events of the Buddha's life are celebrated in one day and known as the Holiest Day of the year which is known as Wesak Day. So,why not we try to cultivate good habits by keeping our mind pure, follow the Buddha-Dharma and avoid evil. And may this Holy day be the day to remember what the Buddha did when he was alive.

Penang Hill and The Canopy Walk.

2008-05-18T19:33:00.012+08:00

On one fine morning we decided to head up to Penang Hill for the Canopy Walk from Tanjong Bungah. Its been a while we have not been meeting up each other as everybody are busy with their classes and exams too. Well this is college life what to do? We were quite happy that everybody made it except for Nellie, she has to prepare for her exams. But its ok, there is always next time. So our day began by waking up early in the morning and wait for Jovan to fetch us all. Thanks Jovan for the ride!! Really appreciate that!!! I'm too lazy to drive.. Ok lets cut the story short, please enjoy the photos and the scenery......

The mist and the scenery is very nice in the morning.

from left: Jovan, Heng Heang and Phoebe. I love this picture so much with the morning breeze and mist. They looked like a rock band or something.

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost

But I'am sure with what I'am doing!! HMMM...

The Miss Photogenic: Phoebe, posing for her new album.*lol*.

Wonderwoman,Keluangman and Cicakman in the making and I'm Spielberg.

Nice........

Mat Poser

The next few pictures which you all about to see, is one of the nice bungalows in Penang Hill. We were so lucky to meet one of the residences inside because we were invited to go in and take some pictures.

The Trio

Nice flowers near the entrance of the Bungalow.

wow........

Hehe....

WOW!!!!!!!!

Hmm... my skill is not that good yet. Must improve in alligning the camera.

from right: That man who is looking down the hill is the owner of the Bungalow's brother. He is the one that invited us in. I am so grateful to him. At first he told us that he is the gardener for this bungalow. Obviously we did not believe it. hahahaa.... Nice try.... lol...

The view which Jovan and the rest are looking at.

Good capture Phoebe.

They are pretty tired.

Trying to act cool.. huh????

Okay this is the Canopy Walk thingy.

The starting of the walk.

Its me signing for the Exclusion clause thingy. In-case of anything happens, they are not liable.

But I think they are pretty smart because they knew that I would do stuff like these things ,thats why they want us to sign. Lol.....

Jovan

Phoebe

Mr Decent man: Heng Heang

View from on top

Scary??!! Nah.........

Yes????

Is he high on drugs??? No, I do not think so..

Very happy with the walk

Nice???

Dunno what pose i'm trying to do.

Alrite folks, Thanks for viewing!!!

Retreat with Bhante Kovida in Bodhi Heart Sanctuary

2008-05-18T01:15:00.011+08:00

This is my second retreat with Bhante Kovida,a Chinese decendant monk who was born in Jamaica. He was here in Penang to give talks, retreats and classes to the Buddhist practitioners. He is well-known for his qi-gong technics to help people to overcome anxiety and stress. Its nice to learn things from people who is from other side of the world. I find his style is very unique in certain ways and he has helped me to understand more deeply in the Buddha-Dharma.

Pics of Bhante Kovida

Bhante was packing his things when the retreat has ended

Bhante is listening to the devotees question.

One of the Qi-Gong techniques to release stress by laughing.

Pics of Bodhi-Heart Sanctuary

Lovely Buddhist Statues

Each of these statues were engraved by the Tibetan monks (I think). It is not easy to engraved these statues as the people who had undergo 8 precepts including eating vegetables only are allowed to engrave.

Beautiful Buddha

Lovely greenish plants

Hehe.......

Meditating during the retreat. That place is very serene,full of calmness and transquility

Moments later i'm "enlightened"

Upper views of the Sanctuary

Another beautiful landscapeLotus in a pond.

Well my main aim for having this post is to tell all the Dharma friends out there that places like Jamaica that there are monks staying there to preach Dharma as well. And also i would like to promote Bodhi-Heart Sanctuary,Penang. It is situated at the Cheah Kongsi Cemetry of the Mt.Ekskine, Tanjong Tokong.

Bodhi-Heart's contact:

Add: 677-G, Jalan Mt Erskine,10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang, Malaysia.
Tel: 604-227 4702 / 016-444 2216
Fax: 604-228 3329

Thanks for viewing! Have a good day folks!!

The Spirit of Awesome 7

2008-05-17T19:46:00.007+08:00

Hmm... The Spirit of Awesome 7.The name was given by our Y.B. Gelugor (PTPL version) a.k.a Eva Leong, during our little group study at her place. We are really thankful to Eva for her kind hospitality during our group study session. And of-course to her parents because we are quite disturbing in the middle of the nite. hehehehe...

The Awesome 7:
Y.B. Minden Heights- Eva Leong
Y.B. Transkrian - Andrew Yoo
Y.B. Parit Buntar-Nathan Khor
Y.B. Sungai Ara-Alwin Aanand
Y.B.Sungai Petani- Agnes Au
Y.B. Prai-Francis Foo
Y.B. Tanjong Bungah-Shaun Lim

The beautiful porch of Eva's house.

Classical hall

Francis Foo and Aanand looked tired after studying.

Our two beautiful YBs Eva Leong and Agnes Au

Tunku Aanand and Y.B.Andrew

Nathan,me and Aanand

Gan Jee Pui. May the powers combind of the Awesome 7. Unfortunately Agnes and Nathan are not around.

We are sick in the head. Quoted by Mrs Hatia, our English Literature teacher.

Hmmm its time for us to go now, cos its friday!!! Go and have fun.

Stepping stone to blogspot

2008-05-17T17:51:00.000+08:00

Well well well. this is my first blog that I'm writing things on. I do have other blogs as well but I find other blogs are very inconvinent as u have to download certain programmes to upload photos. Well what I'm gonna write now, is talking about my life in PTPL with friends. I'm going to miss each one of them, we laugh together, we cry together (struggling for exams and boring classes) and fight together for the sake of our course with the management that has not provide us with better facilities or worst still no facilities in Annex C.

Usually during breaks in the middle of class we will come out to have something to eat. Its pretty mundane for two continuing hours of law in class.

Our usual gathering in the coffeeshop, our topic of discussion is mainly on few things like politics or what happened in the Parlimen of Malaysia.

from left:Pung Q.W. (Mr Model), Anas, Aanand (Tunku Adnan), Francis Foo, Shaun(very blur at that time) and Andrew Yoo (Y.B. Lim Kit Siang of PTPL in Annex C )

Is us again with Eva in the pic. haha. At that time, we were planning to wear shorts and slippars to college as we find it boring everyday wearing smart casuals to college. There is no credits given to us if we wear so decent. So i was thinking why not we all wear this sort of attire to college and ask everybody to wear the same as we are. Many wore as planned but some did not get the text. So its okay. nvm. But at least we showed our unity at the end of it. haha.