Monday, May 05, 2008

Charity Buddhist Bazaar

There would be charity bazaar in The Summit Subang USJ from 17 to 19 May in conjunction with the Wesak Day Celebration. The bazaar is jointly organized by The Summit, Summit Dharma Vihara and Nanyang Siang Pau. The money collected from the charity bazaar would be used for the benefit of the building of Dharma Buddhist University which would be located in Bentong, Pahang.

Unofficially, the organizers are hoping to be able to raise RM100,000 during the three days and they would be giving away 1000 lotus candles to the public for them to participate in thee lighting up ceremony on the opening night at 7pm.

Over 60 booths would be selling home-cooked food by volunteers who are also devotees at the Summit Dharma Vihara apart from assortment of items like household stuff, books and clothes.

The entrance for the event is free and a host of activities has been lined up throughout the three days which include a dharma talk by Ven. Master Hui Hai from Taiwan, a Chinese calligraphy exhibition, a children's drawing contest and a dance and singing performances.

The dharma talk will take place on May 17 at 8pmm at the Summit auditorium on the fourth floor of the mall.

The highlight will be the Bathing the Buddha ceremony which serves as a reminder to purify the mind from evil.

For event details, please contact Pang Yoon Choi at 012 - 204 3329. For those who wish to know more about the university, please visit www.dharma.edu.my.

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