e-DSG and Hymn Practice for Panggung Bodhi

The e-DSG session on 18 February was not only a discussion of dharma (led by Sis. Sau Cheong but it was the first gathering for Panggung Bodhi's hymn practise. e-DSG members will be presenting 2 songs during Panggung Bodhi, i.e. Cradled in Buddha Arms and Brahma of My Heart. Coincidentally, now is also the time to prepare for mid-semester exam. The duration for practice is really short. It's only 9 days to Panggung Bodhi. Hopefully, the members will be able to prepare well for the first rehearsal that is scheduled for next Thurs, 26 February.

All the best to all of you in your preparations for Panggung Bodhi and your studies! Always remember, though, your studies should come first, alright?

Video of hymn practice (added on 21 Feb 2009) featuring 2 hymns, i.e.
Brahma of My Heart and Cradled in Buddha's Arms:

Brahma of My Heart
Music & Lyrics by: Goh Sue San
Performed by: i.Gemz
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Verse 1
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Do you remember the nights
You lullabied me to sleep
Turning my tears to comfort and to laughter
Do you remember the days
Being the flowers in the sky
You showed me wisdom and guide me all the way

Chorus
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You have sacrificed for me
Leaving heartstrings of your love
Brahma of my home, Teacher and my saviour
You're the hero of my life
Gave me everything and more
Brahma of my joys
Brahma of my heart

Verse 2:
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I will remember your hopes
I will make your dreams come true
I will turn your fears into courage and compassion
I promise to take care of you
Share with you all the love I have
Please do believe me
My love for you shines true

(Repeat Chorus)

Brahma of my joys
Brahma of my heart

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Cradled in Buddha's Arms
Music & Lyrics by: Khoo Nee Wern
Performed by: i.Gemz

Verse 1
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Lord Buddha, You're here today to walk with me
I want to be walking beside You
You show me the way to happiness
I just want to be with You

You've given me the precious gift of Your Truth
I promise to protect it with all my heart
And even when things seem to fall apart
I can always make a start

Chorus
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Lord Buddha, I feel safe in Your arms
You have cradled me with your Dhamma Truth
I take refuge in my Lord

Verse 2
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Lord Buddha, I'll never want to walk alone
And I know, You're always here beside me
I'd rather be walking this path than others
You are here to show me

The Path you've shown I walk today with joy
Together with my Lord I can always be
And even if I don't see You often
You have never left me

(Repeat Chorus)

I take refuge in my Lord

CNY Makan-makan

Turn up your speaker's volume & listen to the sizzzzzzzlllleeeeee of the tofu!!!

The e-DSG group had a dinner together before Chinese New Year at Hur Kee Restaurant, Sg. Chua, Kajang. Adrian of Uniten told us about the highly recommended specialty of this restaurant, Sizzling Tofu! It's yummy and a must-try for all! Watch us enjoy the food!

e-DSG will be on tonite, 10 Feb 2009, in Kajang Buddhist Home, Taman Tenaga. Brother Wilson Tee will be sharing the topic on 'Prayer, Meditation And Religious Practices'. Please read Chapter 10, What Buddhists Believe.

All CNY Makan-Makan at Hur Kee Photos can be viewed HERE.

Some auspicious words that can be used during Lou Sang:

风生水起 (feng shen sui qi) - Can anyone help me to translate this?
步步高升（bu bu gao sheng) - May you enjoy promotions in your career.
心想事成 (xin xiang shi cheng) - May your wishes come true.
年年有余 （nian nian you yu) - May you enjoy abundance.

Now you can practise the above auspicious sayings for Lou Sang in the Year of Tiger!