Hymn Singing - Beneath the Bodhi Tree

Hymn Singing - Beneath the Bodhi Tree
Music by: Ng Kang Kee
Lyrics by: Yeoh Pow Li / Daniel Yeo
Performed by: D-Kidz
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Verse:
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Siddhartha sat beneath the Bodhi Tree
Tonight His love will set you free
No more sorrow let His wisdom shine
Siddhartha's search shall end tonight

All creatures on earth fled in fright
Only brave Siddhartha sat tight
Defeated Mara by His glory and might
Siddhartha's search shall end tonight

Chorus:
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Gods and men sang in delight
"The Teacher of gods nad men has arrived"
Gods and men sang all night
"The Buddha, our Lord has arrived"

Repeat Verse
Repeat Chorus (3x)

The Teacher sat beneath the Bodhi Tree
"The Buddha, our Lord has arrived"

Hymn Singing - My Beautiful Friend - Featuring Bro. Chong Jia Wei

My Beautiful Friend
Music & Lyrics by: Daniel Kwok
Performed by: i.GemZ
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Verse 1:
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You, my beautiful friend, you bring me joy
With your warm and generous ways
Kalyana Mitra you pull me back
When the road leads me astray
I'll never forget you were there with me
In times of sorrow
I'll promise to stand by you
Today and tomorrow

Chorus:
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You, my trusted friend
I'll walk with you till the end
On the path of Freedom
Now and again
My happy beautiful friend
I'll hold your hand
In us we can depend

Verse 2:
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Friend, you have all the qualities in you
To show me the meaning of the Truth
And there will be times we won't agree
There may be doubt, uncertainty
I'm sorry I've let you down and
Left you in the shadows
My friend will you turn around?
I'm here with my rainbows

Repeat Chorus (2x)
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Kalyana Mitra, please take care of me
We somehow share the same destiny
Kalyana Mitra, I'll take care of you
Beautiful friend, I truly love you.

Hymn Singing - Let Us Share With You

Let Us Share With You
Music & Lyrics by: Chong Su Lim
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To all of you who have come so far
We'll show you a guiding hand
So come with us and hand in hand
We'll follow the Buddha's Path

The Noble Way we have to tread
With help along the way
And we'll carry the torch of Truth
To reach the other shore

Chorus:
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Let us share with you
All the joy we have found
From Lord Buddha who has shown us the way

Let us share with you
All the joy we have found
From Lord Buddha who has shown us the way

(Repeat entire song)

Supper Time: Satay Kajang Haji Samuri in BBB

Satay for supper at Bandar Baru Bangi after our e-DSG on 17 March, 2009.

Hymn Singing - Lotus Seeds

Lotus Seeds
Music & Lyrics by: Hong Teik Leong
Performed by: Boddhicitta Group
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Like the seeds of the Lotus, we are
With the sunshine and rain we'll grow
Standing virtuously above the muddy water
soon a pure white lotus we shall be

The pure nature in us,
He realized with the Dharma
he shines the Path
Carefully and patiently, to us He shows the way.

Like the seeds of the Lotus, we are
With the sunshine and rain we'll grow
Standing virtuously above the muddy water
soon a pure white lotus we shall be

Chorus:
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A great Teacher to us He is
With love and kindness He guides us
Gone are the impurities
One by one perfect Buddhas we shall be

(Repeat Chorus)

Hymn Singing - The Dharma Shines In Me - Featuring Bro. Chong Jia Wei

The Dharma Shines In Me
Music & Lyrics by: Daniel Kwok
Performed by: i.Gemz
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Verse:
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The Buddha taught,
The Noble Truth to me;
I see Reality
And with these Truths,
The Middle Path I choose;
The Dharma shines in me.

Chorus:
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I'll strive for freedom
For sweet release
In me all craving cease.....

And so I'm here,
To share all that I know;
The Dharma in us grows.....

(Repeat Chorus)

The Dharma that I see,
It shines so bright in me.....

Hymn Singing - Vandana (Homage to the Buddha)

Vandana (Homage to the Buddha)
Performed by: D-Kidz (Website: www.d-kidz.com)
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Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato
Samma-sambuddhasa

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato
Samma-sambuddhasa

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato
Samma-sambuddhasa

Hymn Singing - The Metta Metta Song

A Buddhist Hymn sung during an English Dharma Study Group Camp.

THE METTA METTA SONG
Music & Lyrics by: Daniel Kwok
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Metta metta Mama,
Metta Papa,
Metta friends and enemies
Metta near and far.

Chorus 1:
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Metta I will spread, high and low, all around me
Metta radiate, full of joy, all around

Metta I will spread, high and low, all around me
Metta I will keep, in my mind, in my heart.

(Repeat entire song)

Hymn Singing - Food Reflection

Food Reflection
Music & Lyrics by: Daniel Yeo
Performed by: D-Kidz
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Verse 1:
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Thank you Lord Buddha,
Dhamma & Sangha
And all who have served me
This precious food

Verse 2:
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May I be thankful
grateful and mindful
To all who'd served me
This precious food

Verse 3:
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Thank you Lord Buddha
Dhamma and Sangha
And all who'd served me This precious food


Verse 4:
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May I be thankful,
grateful and mindful
To all who have served me This precious food
To all who have served me This precious food.

Hymn Singing - Breathing In, Breathing Out

Breathing In, Breathing Out
Music & Lyrics by: Plum Village
Performed by: Bodhicitta Group
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Breathing in, breathing out,
Breathing in, breathing out,
I am blooming as a flower,
I am fresh as the dew.

I am solid as a mountain,
I am firm as the earth,
I am free.

Breathing in, breathing out,
Breathing in, breathing out,
I am water reflecting,
What is real, what is true.

And I feel there is space,
Deep inside of me,
I am free, I am free, I am free.

New Hymn: Qing Chun You Miao

青春幼苗　(Sprout) Qing Chun You Miao
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草原上　　 青苍翠绿
Cao yuan shang, qing cang cui lu

风儿吹来　　　 鸟儿歌唱
Feng er cui lai, niao er ge chang

我象刚萌芽的小草 实践佛陀的教诲
Wo xiang gang meng ya de xiao cao, shi jian fo tuo de jiao hui

Chorus:
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佛陀就像阳光 给我生机助我长
Fo tuo jiu xiang yang guang, gei wo sheng ji zhu wo zhang

佛陀就像阳光 给我温暖与光芒
Fo tuo jiu xiang yang guang, gei wo wen nuan yu guang mang

UKMBF e-DSG Camp 2009 (7-9 Mar 2009)

The 2009 e-DSG Camp was held in Genting View Apartment from 7th to 9th March. It incorporated dharma study sessions with hymn singing, games, visit to temple and lesson on rituals practiced by Buddhists. Not forgetting, community cooking as well!

We also held an impromptu AGM for e-DSG group in the midst of lunch on the 2nd day. For the report of the AGM, please see the last photo posted here. Some of the members appointed for the roles may not be with us during the camp. However, we hope they will take up the roles and continue in their pursuits of seeking for the Truth.

Day 1:



Day 2:



Day 2 (continue):



Day 3:



Results of the AGM:



More photos can be obtained from: UKMDharmaGroup Flickr's PhotoAlbum.