Shah Alam Buddhist Society
Chinese New Year Celebration Year 2022

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🎥 Chinese New Year Celebration Live Broadcasting Programme

Dear Bros and Sis in the Dhamma,

Shah Alam Buddhist Society warmly invite you, your family and friends to join us on our online Chinese New Year Celebration! 🏮🏮🍊🍊

Due to the ongoing pandemic, all events will be held via live broadcasting. Do tune in to celebrate this auspicious occasion with us via SABS’ official Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

👉 Facebook Live
👉 YouTube Live

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🏮 Announcement

🌻 SABS Opening Hours 🌻

Dear Devotees，
Our Opening Hours during Chinese New Year are as below:

🍊 31.01.2022 (Monday) CNY Eve
Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm

🍊 01.02.2022 (Tuesday) 1st Day of CNY
🍊 02.02.2022 (Wednesday) 2nd Day of CNY
Opening Hours: 9am – 6pm

🍊 Mondays to Fridays
Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm

🍊 Saturday, Sundays & Public Holidays
Opening Hours: 9am – 6pm

❌ Tathagata Hall will be closed for devotees during the date and time mentioned below, we apologize for the inconveniences caused.

Event 1: Live Streaming Chanting Session
Date: 31.01.2022 (Monday) CNY Eve
Time: 10pm – 12am

Event 2: Live Streaming Chanting Session
Date: 01.02.2022 (Tuesday) 1st Day of CNY
Time: 9am – 12pm

Event 3: Offering to Buddhas and Devas
Date: 12.02.2022 (Saturday) 12th Day of CNY
Time: 8am – 11:30am

Please adhere to the SOPs set by the government:
🍊 Wear face mask
🍊 Wash hand
🍊 Keep social distancing
🍊 Leave immediately in orderly manner after the event
🍊 Avoid gathering inside/outside the Society

If you have any enquiries, please contact our Secretariat at +603-5121 5186 or WhatsApp at +6017-291 4566.

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🏮 Offerings

🟠 Invitation of24 Devas

Update: Registration is closed for this Offering

In Chinese culture, every early of the year, there is a tradition of praying to Jade Emperor which symbolizes the respect to Gods and ancestors. In accordance to this tradition, when Buddhism spread to China, devotees too pay their respect and offer meals to Buddha, Dharma and Sangha and Devas based on Jin Guang Ming Sutra (also known as Golden Light Sutra or Suvarṇaprabhā Sūtra), This event is the first Dharma Assembly of the year which devotees will pray to eradicate bad calamities and to wish for prosperous year ahead. In laymen terms, we can also called this event as inviting or “treating” Triple Gems and 24 Devas to have meal together and to thank them for protecting us all year long.

“Offering to Buddha” signifies Dana to Buddha, Dharma and Sangha while “Offering to 24 Devas” means offering to members of Heavenly Realms represented by 24 Devas, i.e. Heavenly Gods, Heavenly Armies etc.

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🟠 Ten Offerings

Update: Registration is closed for this Offering

Aspiration of the Ten Offerings

Incense: Aspiration to achieve peaceful mind in order to understand Dharma

Flower: Aspiration to achieve the body of Buddha with 32 marks as well as
understanding the teaching of impermanence.

Light: Aspiration to gain light of wisdom; illuminating the
darkness of ignorance.

Coating: Aspiration to get pure skin; free from sickness.

Fruits: Aspiration to achieve good vows, i.e.to attain Buddhahood.

Tea: Aspiration to achieve good relationship with others and to be care-free.

Food: Aspiration to achieve longevity in life.

Beads: Aspiration to achieve good career and wisdom.

Treasure: Aspiration to achieve prosperous environment.

Clothes: Aspiration to achieve upright appearance; to ensure tranquil physical and mental state.

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🟠 Chinese New Year Lantern Offering

Update: Registration is closed for this Offering

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🏮 For Free Distribution

🟠 “Bai Jia Mi” (Rice from Hundred Households)

Note: For more details about getting the “Bai Jia Mi” (Rice from Hundred Households), please stay tune to our Facebook page or contact the secretariat at +603-5121 5186 or WhatsApp at +6017-291 4566.