出席自家同学的活动后，我以最快的时间赶去另一场活动—— 生命中的朋友十周年校园造势活动。我看着窗外在下着雨，往毕业学楼必须经过大学的天桥。特别是在雨天的时候，要多注意安全。幸好有几位学生们愿意陪我到活动现场，“Kate，你到了啊？不是说你出席同学的活动吗？” 我说：“是啊！他们活动提早完毕就赶过来。” 他们说：“你太有心了！”
既然已经答应要主持此活动，就全力以赴把这个角色办好。再说，如果我赶不到活动现场，就托理事会替补我的位子。我安顿自己后，就把司仪稿再看一遍，“袈文，你来主持或者我来？” 家乐问，我说：“我来吧！” 他说：“好的！你等我给你的指示，然后活动就可以开始。”
时间接近晚上八时，活动即将开始了！家乐给我指示，一收到讯号就进入主持状态。“谢谢主持人！大家晚上好！我们是生命中的朋友！” 生命中的朋友大马著名音乐团创办于2009年，以歌声散播正能量和爱；他们在我中二成为我的歌唱伙伴，我还记得第一次听他们的歌是《生命中的朋友》—— 此歌也是以同名专辑的主打歌。在中五的时候，每次在等待物理室或化学室的门打开，佛学会的学弟学妹们会在第一个铃声响前练唱《生命中的朋友》。
从此每次感到失落或无助，有生命中的朋友的歌声陪我度过每个难关，让我勇敢面对生命中的挑战！在第一组的歌曲中，我当然喜欢《微笑》、《候鸟》、《生命中的朋友》等的歌曲。“现在我们邀请另一位 ‘重量级’人物—— 我们请李木祥博士！” 李博士说他这首歌—— 《一直都相信》的灵感源自于来自对佛法的信念。如果信念不够稳定，就会被其他事来干扰我们的意念。想不到李博士有一把的歌声呢！
最后的一首歌是——《善苗》，我们要把福慧的种子把他们茁壮成长。我还跟着他们一起唱呢！最后我以这一句作为结局：一个善意的微笑，一个温暖的问候给大家幸福；当我们看到失落的时候，走向前给他们一个拥抱一个微笑，因为微笑是魔法般的奇妙！相信大家有自己的生命中朋友给我们勉励来陪伴我们勇敢面对生命中的挑战……”
“哇，你把所有的歌词念出来！” Kah Jun 哥哥说。在双威大学佛学会主席—— 姚静慈，陪同李木祥博士颁发纪念给生命中的朋友。就此，生命中的朋友十周年校园造势活动圆满结束！
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15 November 2019
5 August 2019
SBS A Night of Musical Drama 2.0 双威大学佛学会第二届舞台剧：《寻音》（4/8/19）
双威大学佛学会第二届舞台剧强势回归！去年我们让大家找到初心的意义，找到初心的过程中， 我们会听到心中的声音。但是我们会去寻找心中的声音吗？寻音的过程中，我们会面对种种的挑战来测验我们的耐心和坚持。你会选择坚持走下去或逃避？你会用那个方式去寻找心中的声音呢？
铭阳（Justin 饰）看到爸爸 （Sheng Yew 饰）在书房拉着小提琴，“铭阳，进来吧！” 爸爸说。“爸爸，你在做什么呢？” 年幼的铭阳好奇问爸爸，“我在拉小提琴。铭阳是不是想学啊？” 铭阳点点头，就在爸爸的指导下学小提琴。这时，妈妈（Yin Yin 饰）看看父子俩，“你们在做什么啊？” 铭阳说：“我在学小提琴。妈咪，以后我长大了，我要拉小提琴给你、爸爸和妹妹！” 妈妈说相信铭阳一定会达到这个梦想。
铭阳进爸爸的房间送晚餐，爸爸说：“铭阳，来！爸爸教你一个技巧。“ 当铭阳要给提琴弓，爸爸说不用，直接用手来弹四条线。“爸，你为什么不要实现你的梦想啊？” 铭阳问爸爸，这时爸爸怒火：“铭阳！够了！梦想是一回事，与你无关！” 铭阳失望走出爸爸的书房，“铭阳，你不练琴了吗？” 爸爸问，“不了，我有很多功课要完成。” 就直接走出书房。
爸爸后悔自己不应该对儿子怒吼，写完最后一个曲谱后，“铭阳，希望你会喜欢爸爸送你的礼物。” 突然间爸爸在书房晕倒了！在音乐学院，铭阳和同学们在聆听老师上课。“同学们，哪位知道什么是pizzicato 吗？” 课堂陷入安静的状态，“铭阳？” 老师把铭阳叫上，“老师，我可以示范吗？” 老师点头，他示范pizzicato 。铃声响，放学时间了。“哇，铭阳！你好厉害哦！是谁教你？” 其中一位男同学问，铭阳说是爸爸教他。女同学调侃：“也不难猜啊！他是身世音乐背景的！有什么了不起？” 女同学被李颖阻止说下去。
电话响，“铭阳，我和妹妹在医院。你爸爸出事了！” 妈妈说。铭阳马上到医院，“铭阳，你的提琴！” 李颖尾随铭阳到医院。“妈咪，爸爸怎样了？” 妈妈说：“还在紧急中。一起来你爸就晕倒在书房。” 医生就从紧急室出来，“医生，我老公怎样了？” 医生感慨说：“很抱歉！我们已经尽力了！你们要有心理准备。” 妈妈、铭阳和妹妹到紧急室看着爸爸的身体一动不动。“爸！你醒醒啊！” 爸爸还是依然一动再也不动。
办完爸爸的后事，铭阳到爸爸的书房。他看到桌上的曲谱，得知是爸爸留下的，“原来是我害爸爸！哪我学提琴有什么意义呢？” 铭阳狠狠地把小提琴砸烂，“铭阳，不是的！” 妈妈试探劝铭阳，妹妹也尝试哥哥，但是始终铭阳把爸爸的死怪在自己的身上。
五年后，铭阳到公司对面的咖啡馆想要享用午餐。“来一杯卡布琪若！” 他对服务员说，“来，你的卡布琪偌。先生，请问你是郑铭阳吗？” 李颖问，“你怎么知道我的名字？请问你是……” 铭阳似乎在找着 “线索” 。“我是李颖，我们曾是同学在音乐学院。” 李颖说。两个人就这样在咖啡馆叙旧，台下的观众也看到很入神呢！“这一杯，我请你喝！记得要多来哦！” 李颖说。铭阳和李颖慢慢就开始变成情侣。
当他们在逛茨厂街，经过一位吉他手在演奏耳熟的歌曲。铭阳仿佛看到已故的爸爸身影，“铭阳，你怎么了？” 李颖问。“没什么！” 铭阳简略说。他们俩到包包店买一份礼物给妈妈。“妈咪，我们回来了！” 李颖把礼物送给妈妈，妈妈说人来就好了不必花费买礼物。吃了晚餐后，李颖和妈妈就谈了起来。妈妈说自从铭阳爸爸过世后，他不碰小提琴，一直把把爸爸的死怪在身上。“郑妈妈，我会劝铭阳。”
铭阳在送李颖回家的路上，她就建议去个演奏会。但铭阳一想起爸爸的死，就是不肯去还和李颖吵架，气冲冲回家。铭阳和妈妈在客厅谈心事，“铭阳，你还记得小时候说长大以后要拉小提琴给爸、我还有妹妹听？应该时候放下它了，寻找你信中的声音。” 妈妈说。听了这句，铭阳到公园找到李颖，并且向她道歉。他们俩出席演奏会。
“来，带你去后台。” 李颖向保安取出通行证， 就向李爸爸介绍铭阳。李爸爸说：“铭阳，你爸常来我这里的，都是叙说你对小提琴的热爱。现在他不在，就由你来完成吧！” 铭阳再次鼓起勇气握着手上的小提琴，终于完成他对爸爸的承诺。
我们遇到挫折时候，我们会选择逃避。在逃避之前，问问自己：“我为什么要逃避呢？” 首先，我们要面对它，以勇敢的心态去面对挫折。接下来，接受它。要怎样去接受呢？当然是以宽容和坚强的的心去接受。处理它，这可以说有点 “难度” ，为什么？因为往往我们人就是这样，每次处理每件事，我们就以匆忙而草率的方式去处理它。静下来，听听自己的声音要如何以最好的方式来处理眼前的挫折。最后，是放下它。老一辈常说这一句：“拿得起，放得下。” 放下在现实是很难办到的步骤，如果以平静的心态来放下所有一切, 或许“放下” 这两个字对我们来说是个简单的事。这样的话，我们可以寻找到心中的声音！你已经寻找心中的声音吗？
如果错过《四它之寻音》的朋友，可以到双威大学佛学会的各个官方社交网站回顾当晚的演出。说不定当中，你可以寻找到心中的声音哦！
Facebook: Sunway University Buddhist Society- SBS
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铭阳（Justin 饰）看到爸爸 （Sheng Yew 饰）在书房拉着小提琴，“铭阳，进来吧！” 爸爸说。“爸爸，你在做什么呢？” 年幼的铭阳好奇问爸爸，“我在拉小提琴。铭阳是不是想学啊？” 铭阳点点头，就在爸爸的指导下学小提琴。这时，妈妈（Yin Yin 饰）看看父子俩，“你们在做什么啊？” 铭阳说：“我在学小提琴。妈咪，以后我长大了，我要拉小提琴给你、爸爸和妹妹！” 妈妈说相信铭阳一定会达到这个梦想。
铭阳进爸爸的房间送晚餐，爸爸说：“铭阳，来！爸爸教你一个技巧。“ 当铭阳要给提琴弓，爸爸说不用，直接用手来弹四条线。“爸，你为什么不要实现你的梦想啊？” 铭阳问爸爸，这时爸爸怒火：“铭阳！够了！梦想是一回事，与你无关！” 铭阳失望走出爸爸的书房，“铭阳，你不练琴了吗？” 爸爸问，“不了，我有很多功课要完成。” 就直接走出书房。
爸爸后悔自己不应该对儿子怒吼，写完最后一个曲谱后，“铭阳，希望你会喜欢爸爸送你的礼物。” 突然间爸爸在书房晕倒了！在音乐学院，铭阳和同学们在聆听老师上课。“同学们，哪位知道什么是pizzicato 吗？” 课堂陷入安静的状态，“铭阳？” 老师把铭阳叫上，“老师，我可以示范吗？” 老师点头，他示范pizzicato 。铃声响，放学时间了。“哇，铭阳！你好厉害哦！是谁教你？” 其中一位男同学问，铭阳说是爸爸教他。女同学调侃：“也不难猜啊！他是身世音乐背景的！有什么了不起？” 女同学被李颖阻止说下去。
电话响，“铭阳，我和妹妹在医院。你爸爸出事了！” 妈妈说。铭阳马上到医院，“铭阳，你的提琴！” 李颖尾随铭阳到医院。“妈咪，爸爸怎样了？” 妈妈说：“还在紧急中。一起来你爸就晕倒在书房。” 医生就从紧急室出来，“医生，我老公怎样了？” 医生感慨说：“很抱歉！我们已经尽力了！你们要有心理准备。” 妈妈、铭阳和妹妹到紧急室看着爸爸的身体一动不动。“爸！你醒醒啊！” 爸爸还是依然一动再也不动。
办完爸爸的后事，铭阳到爸爸的书房。他看到桌上的曲谱，得知是爸爸留下的，“原来是我害爸爸！哪我学提琴有什么意义呢？” 铭阳狠狠地把小提琴砸烂，“铭阳，不是的！” 妈妈试探劝铭阳，妹妹也尝试哥哥，但是始终铭阳把爸爸的死怪在自己的身上。
五年后，铭阳到公司对面的咖啡馆想要享用午餐。“来一杯卡布琪若！” 他对服务员说，“来，你的卡布琪偌。先生，请问你是郑铭阳吗？” 李颖问，“你怎么知道我的名字？请问你是……” 铭阳似乎在找着 “线索” 。“我是李颖，我们曾是同学在音乐学院。” 李颖说。两个人就这样在咖啡馆叙旧，台下的观众也看到很入神呢！“这一杯，我请你喝！记得要多来哦！” 李颖说。铭阳和李颖慢慢就开始变成情侣。
当他们在逛茨厂街，经过一位吉他手在演奏耳熟的歌曲。铭阳仿佛看到已故的爸爸身影，“铭阳，你怎么了？” 李颖问。“没什么！” 铭阳简略说。他们俩到包包店买一份礼物给妈妈。“妈咪，我们回来了！” 李颖把礼物送给妈妈，妈妈说人来就好了不必花费买礼物。吃了晚餐后，李颖和妈妈就谈了起来。妈妈说自从铭阳爸爸过世后，他不碰小提琴，一直把把爸爸的死怪在身上。“郑妈妈，我会劝铭阳。”
铭阳在送李颖回家的路上，她就建议去个演奏会。但铭阳一想起爸爸的死，就是不肯去还和李颖吵架，气冲冲回家。铭阳和妈妈在客厅谈心事，“铭阳，你还记得小时候说长大以后要拉小提琴给爸、我还有妹妹听？应该时候放下它了，寻找你信中的声音。” 妈妈说。听了这句，铭阳到公园找到李颖，并且向她道歉。他们俩出席演奏会。
“来，带你去后台。” 李颖向保安取出通行证， 就向李爸爸介绍铭阳。李爸爸说：“铭阳，你爸常来我这里的，都是叙说你对小提琴的热爱。现在他不在，就由你来完成吧！” 铭阳再次鼓起勇气握着手上的小提琴，终于完成他对爸爸的承诺。
我们遇到挫折时候，我们会选择逃避。在逃避之前，问问自己：“我为什么要逃避呢？” 首先，我们要面对它，以勇敢的心态去面对挫折。接下来，接受它。要怎样去接受呢？当然是以宽容和坚强的的心去接受。处理它，这可以说有点 “难度” ，为什么？因为往往我们人就是这样，每次处理每件事，我们就以匆忙而草率的方式去处理它。静下来，听听自己的声音要如何以最好的方式来处理眼前的挫折。最后，是放下它。老一辈常说这一句：“拿得起，放得下。” 放下在现实是很难办到的步骤，如果以平静的心态来放下所有一切, 或许“放下” 这两个字对我们来说是个简单的事。这样的话，我们可以寻找到心中的声音！你已经寻找心中的声音吗？
如果错过《四它之寻音》的朋友，可以到双威大学佛学会的各个官方社交网站回顾当晚的演出。说不定当中，你可以寻找到心中的声音哦！
Facebook: Sunway University Buddhist Society- SBS
Sunway University Buddhist Society- A Night of Musical Drama 2019
Instagram: @stargazing_on_the_bow
6 May 2019
BGF 30th Anniversary (5/5/19)
It's been busy weekend for Katelyn, yesterday she attended Kindness Concert held by The Star Rage. Fresh from yesterday's event, Katelyn showed no signs of slowing down by attending Buddhist Gem Fellowship's 30th anniversary celebration along side her Sunway University Buddhist Society (SBS) kayana mitras (friends in the Dharma), at SJK(C) Yuk Chai.
I hopped off from the car as I arrived at the school, I saw two lion dancers at the entrance of the hall greeting the guests, they were in position mode. One of the attendants asked me which society I was representing, I said Sunway University Buddhist Society. I looked at the list, it's number 29. "Follow me this way please!" the attendant said.
As guests entered the room, I saw a big screen projector. Quickly, Yee Tang spotted me in an instant and led me to our table. It's been awhile since I had Coke as a cocktail drink. A sip or two won't hurt a little, right? The emcees were in their position to greet the guests, "Welcome to BGF 30th anniversary celebration! Now let us give a warm welcome to our VIPs!"
Remember the lion dances were at the main entrance? With a bang of the drum, the VIPs were escorted by the lion dancers. One of them was Minister in the Prime Minister Department- YB Waytha Moorthy, who is in charged of National Unity and Social Well Being, as well as the person who started BGF, Datuk Seri Prof. Victor Wee.
Once the VIPs were settled in, the lion dancers gave a final performance by pulling the banner of the event. With that. Buddhist Gem Fellowship 30th anniversary is officially begun! A short video was shown on the screen, documenting the journey of Buddhist Gem Fellowship since 1989 till the present year- 2019. A small prayer was conducted before dinner was served.
I had some "culture shock" when dinner was served. Usually the Buddhist events I attended in the past, it's usually vegetarian meals. I didn't know how to react. I got to know that in Theravada Buddhism, it's not necessary to eat vegetarian but the teachings in the Dharma is more or less the same.
Wesak Day is around the corner, so in conjunction with the upcoming celebration, we had performances from BGF juniors who are ranged six to nine-year-olds, it's a really cute performance! Our hearts just melted immediately.
In between dinner, we got to with fellow Buddhist youths from Nalanda. Actually, there were other two universities- Monash University Malaysia Buddhist Society and INTI Buddhist Society, turned out Sunway was the only university to turn up at the event.
Throughout the night, my favourite performance of all was iGemz, a singing group of BGF, spread the teachings of the Dharma through music. Two of my course mates- Mudita and Metta, are in it. It's quite a surprise to see them! We left during the last performance, I sure had a tiring day after attending two-events in a row, but I had the best time!
Thank you BGF for inviting Sunway University Buddhist Society (SBS) to join in the milestone celebration!
I hopped off from the car as I arrived at the school, I saw two lion dancers at the entrance of the hall greeting the guests, they were in position mode. One of the attendants asked me which society I was representing, I said Sunway University Buddhist Society. I looked at the list, it's number 29. "Follow me this way please!" the attendant said.
As guests entered the room, I saw a big screen projector. Quickly, Yee Tang spotted me in an instant and led me to our table. It's been awhile since I had Coke as a cocktail drink. A sip or two won't hurt a little, right? The emcees were in their position to greet the guests, "Welcome to BGF 30th anniversary celebration! Now let us give a warm welcome to our VIPs!"
Remember the lion dances were at the main entrance? With a bang of the drum, the VIPs were escorted by the lion dancers. One of them was Minister in the Prime Minister Department- YB Waytha Moorthy, who is in charged of National Unity and Social Well Being, as well as the person who started BGF, Datuk Seri Prof. Victor Wee.
Once the VIPs were settled in, the lion dancers gave a final performance by pulling the banner of the event. With that. Buddhist Gem Fellowship 30th anniversary is officially begun! A short video was shown on the screen, documenting the journey of Buddhist Gem Fellowship since 1989 till the present year- 2019. A small prayer was conducted before dinner was served.
I had some "culture shock" when dinner was served. Usually the Buddhist events I attended in the past, it's usually vegetarian meals. I didn't know how to react. I got to know that in Theravada Buddhism, it's not necessary to eat vegetarian but the teachings in the Dharma is more or less the same.
Wesak Day is around the corner, so in conjunction with the upcoming celebration, we had performances from BGF juniors who are ranged six to nine-year-olds, it's a really cute performance! Our hearts just melted immediately.
In between dinner, we got to with fellow Buddhist youths from Nalanda. Actually, there were other two universities- Monash University Malaysia Buddhist Society and INTI Buddhist Society, turned out Sunway was the only university to turn up at the event.
Throughout the night, my favourite performance of all was iGemz, a singing group of BGF, spread the teachings of the Dharma through music. Two of my course mates- Mudita and Metta, are in it. It's quite a surprise to see them! We left during the last performance, I sure had a tiring day after attending two-events in a row, but I had the best time!
Thank you BGF for inviting Sunway University Buddhist Society (SBS) to join in the milestone celebration!
19 April 2019
SBS Welcoming Night: Succeeding Stride (18/4/19)
It's the moment that everyone is waiting for, Sunway University Buddhist Society's (SBS) welcoming night! This year our theme is "Succeeding Stride". How can we achieve success? How do we define success in our terms? What does success means to you? Want to know more? I'll take you to find out!
All exco members of SBS gather at the lunch box to set up for welcoming night. I'm not involve in the helping part much, as most of the setting up are required to move the chairs and tables. I want to help with the pumping of the balloons but it requires a lot strength, the boys are on that part of the duty while the girls are mostly setting up the tables.
After everything is set up, it's time to welcome our new members. I'm in charge of the registration part. It's quite confusing in between, as some students are coming in to have their dinner and I'm not really sure whether they are new members of our society. While I'm handling the guests, "Kate, you can stop for awhile. It's time for dinner," Jing Ci says.
I have to admit that my tummy is rumbling while handling the guest lists. After dinner, the exco members mingle with our new members. Kar Lok, the vice secretary, has a little game up on his sleeves- draw the layout of your room, how does it affect your personality in a psychological manner. This sounds interesting!
Everyone moves up to the stage because the first activity of welcoming night starts with the introduction of SBS by our president, Jing Ci, follow by Bro. Mun Yee's talk on "How to achieve success?", which incorporates with tonight's theme- Succeeding Stride. All we state are not materialistic success which is a good thing because most people think that money and status define success.
"Even brightening up someone else's day is a form of success because we want to see them happy," Bro. Mun Yee says. One small act can turn into something big.
What's with a welcoming night without any music? I have the privilege to beside one of the BBFM's singers, Osadhi jie jie (big sister in Mandarin). She recgornises me from Sadhu for the Music, where I went with my daddy last month. Before our music session, we have a 10-minute break for everyone to recharge. I have a small chat with Osadhi jie jie.
BBFM's singers gave us an insight on Buddhist hymns, and they can be in any form of genre like ballad, soft rock or even classical with a mix modern music. All of these they have one thing in common: spreading the Dharma through music. I sort of fulfill my two-year dream because I always want to have a duet with BBFM singers. Although not formal, singing with them is a dream come true! I hope that with my voice, I can spread the Dharma through music too.
I hope everyone enjoys the night, and I'm sure you might know how to define success in your own terms. If you miss out our welcoming night, not to worry! We'll be bringing you on a one-day trip to Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple and Tzu Chi Jing Si Hall KL! Isn't this exciting?
Welcome to our SBS big family! 佛学会永远的学会，永远的家 (Forver a society where I called home).
For more of our upcoming society's activities, look up on our official Facebook page:
Sunway University Buddhist Society- SBS.
All exco members of SBS gather at the lunch box to set up for welcoming night. I'm not involve in the helping part much, as most of the setting up are required to move the chairs and tables. I want to help with the pumping of the balloons but it requires a lot strength, the boys are on that part of the duty while the girls are mostly setting up the tables.
After everything is set up, it's time to welcome our new members. I'm in charge of the registration part. It's quite confusing in between, as some students are coming in to have their dinner and I'm not really sure whether they are new members of our society. While I'm handling the guests, "Kate, you can stop for awhile. It's time for dinner," Jing Ci says.
I have to admit that my tummy is rumbling while handling the guest lists. After dinner, the exco members mingle with our new members. Kar Lok, the vice secretary, has a little game up on his sleeves- draw the layout of your room, how does it affect your personality in a psychological manner. This sounds interesting!
Everyone moves up to the stage because the first activity of welcoming night starts with the introduction of SBS by our president, Jing Ci, follow by Bro. Mun Yee's talk on "How to achieve success?", which incorporates with tonight's theme- Succeeding Stride. All we state are not materialistic success which is a good thing because most people think that money and status define success.
"Even brightening up someone else's day is a form of success because we want to see them happy," Bro. Mun Yee says. One small act can turn into something big.
What's with a welcoming night without any music? I have the privilege to beside one of the BBFM's singers, Osadhi jie jie (big sister in Mandarin). She recgornises me from Sadhu for the Music, where I went with my daddy last month. Before our music session, we have a 10-minute break for everyone to recharge. I have a small chat with Osadhi jie jie.
BBFM's singers gave us an insight on Buddhist hymns, and they can be in any form of genre like ballad, soft rock or even classical with a mix modern music. All of these they have one thing in common: spreading the Dharma through music. I sort of fulfill my two-year dream because I always want to have a duet with BBFM singers. Although not formal, singing with them is a dream come true! I hope that with my voice, I can spread the Dharma through music too.
I hope everyone enjoys the night, and I'm sure you might know how to define success in your own terms. If you miss out our welcoming night, not to worry! We'll be bringing you on a one-day trip to Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple and Tzu Chi Jing Si Hall KL! Isn't this exciting?
Welcome to our SBS big family! 佛学会永远的学会，永远的家 (Forver a society where I called home).
For more of our upcoming society's activities, look up on our official Facebook page:
Sunway University Buddhist Society- SBS.
17 April 2019
UPM佛学会绿缘佛曲聆赏会2019：《觉有情》（16/4/19）
双威大学佛学会理事们出席交流会，我们从大学直奔出席博大佛学会举办的佛曲聆赏会---- 《觉有情》位于雪州梳邦再也佛堂，而此地点离大学不远，只须大约三分钟的车程就到了。我和璟芳先下车，我们到柜台领取门票。我们在最后一分钟决定出席此聆赏会。
我们在招待员的带领下到演出的地点在一楼。只不过呢，之前我们乘电梯至三楼，后来我们又要下去到演出地点。我们到一楼的礼堂，大荧幕在播放着《觉有情》情的彩排片段以及角色篇的介绍。
大家穿越到古代，商家们在路边摆摊子卖各自卖书籍和茶，但是中间摆的一个摊子是鳖？摊主似乎要把它卖，可是没人愿意买下来。当摊主要放弃的时侯，一位公子和他的侍女经过。摊主哀求公子把这至鳖买下，"好吧！既然如此，我就买下吧！" 公子看遍体鳞伤的鳖，就到附近的河流为它洗伤口。之后，希望鳖可以度过一切痛苦。
在书房里，公子往常在挥笔。突然间听到敲门声，"咦，这么晚了！谁在这时候敲门啊？可以帮我看看是谁吗？" 于是侍女就到门口探个究竟，没什么人，只是一个黑色的 "石头" 。"有人在外面吗？" 公子问，"没什么人，但是外面有个奇怪的东西。"侍女说。当公子亲自到门口探个究竟，那奇怪的东西就现身一个女孩！"公子的恩德我感激不尽！" 女孩向公子跪谢，再仔细看，女孩的额头上有伤口。
公子沉思一会儿就说："我记得了！你是那时候遍体鳞伤的鳖！" 大事不妙！整个城子在面临大水灾！公子、侍女和鳖在洪水划船逃命。一路上救了小狐狸、小蛇还有一个村民。靠岸之后，小狐狸和小蛇向公子道谢，同时也留下了 "受伤" 的村民。
画面转移到山洞，小蛇蹲在一旁哭泣。小狐狸问："小蛇，你怎么了？" 小蛇说："我们的家被洪水冲走了！而我也无家可归，不知道在哪儿住呢？" 小狐狸说："不如就住在我这儿吧！" 小蛇她开心极了！当她在探索小狐狸的山洞，发现有个藏宝盒，她们俩打开一看是装着金银和珠宝。
小狐狸说："可是我们不能用！"小蛇附和说："对啊！我们是动物，不能用！要送给谁呢？" 这时就联想到在大水灾救她们的公子。小蛇和小狐狸送给公子藏宝盒，他看里面的金银珠宝就说："拿去布施吧！帮助贫民。" 可是这时受伤的村民看到就想要独占，他们发现原来那个村民不是真正的受伤而是装的！
唉，可怜的公子被无辜冤枉，关在监狱里。另一边在皇宫里，当皇帝在看宝贝女儿跳舞，突然间公主晕倒了，让皇帝担心不已！当太医向禀报公主的病情不是乐观，这让皇帝更加怒了！"谁说公主的病不会医治好！朕宣布只要谁可以把公主的病治好，就封为他国相！" 然而此时在牢里的公子把鳖留下的仙丹，吩咐侍女去送去皇宫献给皇上。希望公主的病能够治好，同时为公子还清白。
公主的病完全康复了！皇帝封公子为国相。公子和皇帝在花园下棋，公子把佛法传授给皇帝。任何一样是无常，不会永久；无我，不要为了自己的利益而污蔑自己，凡事为他人着想，自己也是一样有得到同样的福报没有失去。从此皇帝就开始修行佛法，也得了人民的爱戴。
全体台前幕后以及歌手演员到台上向大家谢幕。音乐背景播放熟悉的《生命中的朋友》。舞台剧结束后，大家祝贺演员舞台剧演出成功。我也是去和演员们拍照聊天。我很荣幸可以新佛友们结缘，已久不见的再次结缘！感恩！
恭喜博大佛学《觉有情》佛曲聆赏会圆满结束！希望下一个活动可以和这一班佛友们结缘！
我们在招待员的带领下到演出的地点在一楼。只不过呢，之前我们乘电梯至三楼，后来我们又要下去到演出地点。我们到一楼的礼堂，大荧幕在播放着《觉有情》情的彩排片段以及角色篇的介绍。
大家穿越到古代，商家们在路边摆摊子卖各自卖书籍和茶，但是中间摆的一个摊子是鳖？摊主似乎要把它卖，可是没人愿意买下来。当摊主要放弃的时侯，一位公子和他的侍女经过。摊主哀求公子把这至鳖买下，"好吧！既然如此，我就买下吧！" 公子看遍体鳞伤的鳖，就到附近的河流为它洗伤口。之后，希望鳖可以度过一切痛苦。
在书房里，公子往常在挥笔。突然间听到敲门声，"咦，这么晚了！谁在这时候敲门啊？可以帮我看看是谁吗？" 于是侍女就到门口探个究竟，没什么人，只是一个黑色的 "石头" 。"有人在外面吗？" 公子问，"没什么人，但是外面有个奇怪的东西。"侍女说。当公子亲自到门口探个究竟，那奇怪的东西就现身一个女孩！"公子的恩德我感激不尽！" 女孩向公子跪谢，再仔细看，女孩的额头上有伤口。
公子沉思一会儿就说："我记得了！你是那时候遍体鳞伤的鳖！" 大事不妙！整个城子在面临大水灾！公子、侍女和鳖在洪水划船逃命。一路上救了小狐狸、小蛇还有一个村民。靠岸之后，小狐狸和小蛇向公子道谢，同时也留下了 "受伤" 的村民。
画面转移到山洞，小蛇蹲在一旁哭泣。小狐狸问："小蛇，你怎么了？" 小蛇说："我们的家被洪水冲走了！而我也无家可归，不知道在哪儿住呢？" 小狐狸说："不如就住在我这儿吧！" 小蛇她开心极了！当她在探索小狐狸的山洞，发现有个藏宝盒，她们俩打开一看是装着金银和珠宝。
小狐狸说："可是我们不能用！"小蛇附和说："对啊！我们是动物，不能用！要送给谁呢？" 这时就联想到在大水灾救她们的公子。小蛇和小狐狸送给公子藏宝盒，他看里面的金银珠宝就说："拿去布施吧！帮助贫民。" 可是这时受伤的村民看到就想要独占，他们发现原来那个村民不是真正的受伤而是装的！
唉，可怜的公子被无辜冤枉，关在监狱里。另一边在皇宫里，当皇帝在看宝贝女儿跳舞，突然间公主晕倒了，让皇帝担心不已！当太医向禀报公主的病情不是乐观，这让皇帝更加怒了！"谁说公主的病不会医治好！朕宣布只要谁可以把公主的病治好，就封为他国相！" 然而此时在牢里的公子把鳖留下的仙丹，吩咐侍女去送去皇宫献给皇上。希望公主的病能够治好，同时为公子还清白。
公主的病完全康复了！皇帝封公子为国相。公子和皇帝在花园下棋，公子把佛法传授给皇帝。任何一样是无常，不会永久；无我，不要为了自己的利益而污蔑自己，凡事为他人着想，自己也是一样有得到同样的福报没有失去。从此皇帝就开始修行佛法，也得了人民的爱戴。
全体台前幕后以及歌手演员到台上向大家谢幕。音乐背景播放熟悉的《生命中的朋友》。舞台剧结束后，大家祝贺演员舞台剧演出成功。我也是去和演员们拍照聊天。我很荣幸可以新佛友们结缘，已久不见的再次结缘！感恩！
恭喜博大佛学《觉有情》佛曲聆赏会圆满结束！希望下一个活动可以和这一班佛友们结缘！
5 April 2019
C & S Carnival Cycle 1 2019 (2/4/19-4/4/19)
Looking for a club or society, but don't know which one to choose from? Head over to Sunway University College's Clubs and Societies Carnival, the first ever big extra-curriculum activity on campus! Over 60 clubs and societies for potential members to choose from. As for me, I'm in the Sunway University Buddhist Society (SBS).
An hour before the carnival, I make my way to the college boulevard. I see everyone is carrying banners, posters and bunting for their respective clubs. I have trouble looking for the society's booth, but luckily with the help from student council, I mange to settle down. I almost fall, because the table is unstable. I inform my fellow exco members that I have already arrived at the booth, just need to wait for them to get the supplies to set up.
I take out the bluetooth speaker to blast some music from the iPad on my playlist. Not long the speakers at the stage area are blasting throughout the boulevard, so I have to keep the BT speaker into the box. Sometimes people will get confuse, when they visit our booth and listening to both music at the same time. I have to rush for Investor Relations class, I inform the group that I'm heading off soon.
My class ends at 1.45pm, so I head back to the booth to help out until the end of the day. Moving on to the second day, the status of the recruitment still remain the same. None of them drops by, but we have a student drop by to sign up as a member, at least is a good sign right? We are also having a second musical drama: A Night of Musical Drama 2.0, but we need people who can work on behind-the-scenes with us. Every student who passes by our booth, we try to stop them in their tracks but they just reject. Oh well!
Luckily Sunway University Chinese Cultural Society comes by to promote their upcoming stage play- Epaniour, which is happening on 25 April 2019 (mark your calendars!). They will help Buddhist Society to promote our musical drama too! Also I have a treat from Sunway HPAIR with their lemonade with just RM1! I guess it's good to treat yourself after all that hard work.
The weather is not nice to us on the second day of the carnival as we are approached by a rain storm, we have to pack up but it didn't my dampen spirits as I can relax after a long day. I head to the library to relax myself and also need to get some important things done like the upcoming Malaysia National Model UN (MNMUN) which is happening this Friday.
On the last and final day of C & S carnival, we are quite relax a little. Before the day ends, the student council drops by and ask how many members that we have recruited throughout the three days, we tell them that only one student sign up for our society. As time passes by till 4pm, the student council announces to keep all belongings and return them to Student Life.
After the weekly SBS meeting, we head over to the newly opened Sweet Gather to have a meal after a tiring three-day recruitment and we celebrate our president, Jing Ci's birthday too! What a way to end the first C & S of the year. If you miss out our recruitment day, join us on our welcoming night on 18 April 2019. It's not too late to join the SBS big family.
SBS Welcoming Night
Date: 18 Apr 2019 (Thursday)
Time: 6pm-9.30pm
Venue: The Lunch Box, Mezzanine floor, Sunway University
*Vegetarian meal will be served
For more information, look out for our official FB page: Sunway University Buddhist Society-SBS
An hour before the carnival, I make my way to the college boulevard. I see everyone is carrying banners, posters and bunting for their respective clubs. I have trouble looking for the society's booth, but luckily with the help from student council, I mange to settle down. I almost fall, because the table is unstable. I inform my fellow exco members that I have already arrived at the booth, just need to wait for them to get the supplies to set up.
I take out the bluetooth speaker to blast some music from the iPad on my playlist. Not long the speakers at the stage area are blasting throughout the boulevard, so I have to keep the BT speaker into the box. Sometimes people will get confuse, when they visit our booth and listening to both music at the same time. I have to rush for Investor Relations class, I inform the group that I'm heading off soon.
My class ends at 1.45pm, so I head back to the booth to help out until the end of the day. Moving on to the second day, the status of the recruitment still remain the same. None of them drops by, but we have a student drop by to sign up as a member, at least is a good sign right? We are also having a second musical drama: A Night of Musical Drama 2.0, but we need people who can work on behind-the-scenes with us. Every student who passes by our booth, we try to stop them in their tracks but they just reject. Oh well!
Luckily Sunway University Chinese Cultural Society comes by to promote their upcoming stage play- Epaniour, which is happening on 25 April 2019 (mark your calendars!). They will help Buddhist Society to promote our musical drama too! Also I have a treat from Sunway HPAIR with their lemonade with just RM1! I guess it's good to treat yourself after all that hard work.
The weather is not nice to us on the second day of the carnival as we are approached by a rain storm, we have to pack up but it didn't my dampen spirits as I can relax after a long day. I head to the library to relax myself and also need to get some important things done like the upcoming Malaysia National Model UN (MNMUN) which is happening this Friday.
On the last and final day of C & S carnival, we are quite relax a little. Before the day ends, the student council drops by and ask how many members that we have recruited throughout the three days, we tell them that only one student sign up for our society. As time passes by till 4pm, the student council announces to keep all belongings and return them to Student Life.
After the weekly SBS meeting, we head over to the newly opened Sweet Gather to have a meal after a tiring three-day recruitment and we celebrate our president, Jing Ci's birthday too! What a way to end the first C & S of the year. If you miss out our recruitment day, join us on our welcoming night on 18 April 2019. It's not too late to join the SBS big family.
SBS Welcoming Night
Date: 18 Apr 2019 (Thursday)
Time: 6pm-9.30pm
Venue: The Lunch Box, Mezzanine floor, Sunway University
*Vegetarian meal will be served
For more information, look out for our official FB page: Sunway University Buddhist Society-SBS
3 October 2018
SBS 《心门之初心》舞台剧庆功宴（3/10/18）
《心门之初心》舞台剧已经过了三个月多，我也开始想念筹委会和演员们了！每一次在大学的走廊上会碰见对方，但是却没有好好坐下谈天和回顾一起并肩作战的时光。如今久等的庆功宴来了！终于可以和大家见面了！
从图书馆出来，看见乌云密布的天空，我赶紧加快脚步因为快要下雨了！背着沉重的背包，我到学院学楼乘电梯至三楼，再拐个弯就到庆功宴的课室了。当我越靠近课室时，心里 “扑腾扑腾” 的跳，是不是我走太快或者紧张？无论如何，先调好呼吸才进去吧！深一口气，我到门口就和大家打招呼：“Hello！”
“Katelyn！” 他们很兴奋看到我的到来，我坐在主角—— Derrick的身边。我快喘不过气了。他们问我如何来这儿，我说：“从图书馆啊！” 众演员关心的说：“那么远啊？你行吗？” 我说可以，最重要小心就可以了。所有出席的演员和筹委会到齐，开饭啦！我们已经预购的Dominos Pizza 一一把它们打开，肚子就在这时候也打鼓。在吃的当儿，璟芳播放完整的舞台剧在荧幕上让大家回顾一下。
当我重看整个舞台剧的时候，我仍然喜欢悟顺唱《择》的哪一幕。因为当时维成开始慢慢找回他的初心，音乐始终是他的梦想。我们不要因为旁人的意见，却改变自己，最终伤害的人也是自己。是的，我天生痉挛性双瘫，一路上遭不少旁人的批评和指责。我是绝不会放弃！做自己主角！由自己来做决定！
最开心的时刻可以和一众的演员唱歌，特别是和Han Kee与Derrick一起合唱《择》。两位赞我有一个甜美的嗓子，我当时脸红了！心里非常开心！更希望有一天和两位在学校的活动一起同台唱歌，用我们的歌声传达爱和关怀。
庆功宴结束之前，大家手中有一张奖状。当我收到奖状，心里非常开心因为所有的泪水和辛苦都是值得的！我当时想要放弃，可是停下脚步想一想：“为什么我会在这里？我是为了什么而参与舞台剧的筹委会？” 后来才发现原来所有的事情，不能自己一个人扛，而是整个团队的合作才会有那么精彩的一个舞台剧。
我相信我们的聚会不会在庆功宴而结束，期待更多的聚会！愿我们的友情永远不断线！不管飞多远，我永远会陪在你们身边一起面对生命中的挑战。
心门不易开启，你的初心找到了吗？
从图书馆出来，看见乌云密布的天空，我赶紧加快脚步因为快要下雨了！背着沉重的背包，我到学院学楼乘电梯至三楼，再拐个弯就到庆功宴的课室了。当我越靠近课室时，心里 “扑腾扑腾” 的跳，是不是我走太快或者紧张？无论如何，先调好呼吸才进去吧！深一口气，我到门口就和大家打招呼：“Hello！”
“Katelyn！” 他们很兴奋看到我的到来，我坐在主角—— Derrick的身边。我快喘不过气了。他们问我如何来这儿，我说：“从图书馆啊！” 众演员关心的说：“那么远啊？你行吗？” 我说可以，最重要小心就可以了。所有出席的演员和筹委会到齐，开饭啦！我们已经预购的Dominos Pizza 一一把它们打开，肚子就在这时候也打鼓。在吃的当儿，璟芳播放完整的舞台剧在荧幕上让大家回顾一下。
当我重看整个舞台剧的时候，我仍然喜欢悟顺唱《择》的哪一幕。因为当时维成开始慢慢找回他的初心，音乐始终是他的梦想。我们不要因为旁人的意见，却改变自己，最终伤害的人也是自己。是的，我天生痉挛性双瘫，一路上遭不少旁人的批评和指责。我是绝不会放弃！做自己主角！由自己来做决定！
最开心的时刻可以和一众的演员唱歌，特别是和Han Kee与Derrick一起合唱《择》。两位赞我有一个甜美的嗓子，我当时脸红了！心里非常开心！更希望有一天和两位在学校的活动一起同台唱歌，用我们的歌声传达爱和关怀。
庆功宴结束之前，大家手中有一张奖状。当我收到奖状，心里非常开心因为所有的泪水和辛苦都是值得的！我当时想要放弃，可是停下脚步想一想：“为什么我会在这里？我是为了什么而参与舞台剧的筹委会？” 后来才发现原来所有的事情，不能自己一个人扛，而是整个团队的合作才会有那么精彩的一个舞台剧。
我相信我们的聚会不会在庆功宴而结束，期待更多的聚会！愿我们的友情永远不断线！不管飞多远，我永远会陪在你们身边一起面对生命中的挑战。
心门不易开启，你的初心找到了吗？
23 June 2018
SBS A Night of Musical Drama 初心之心门舞台剧 (23/6/18)
"初心" 这两个字，你是如何在你的角度诠释它？ 它对你的意义有多大？如果你问我，对我个人看法来说我们总是在人生的一段路上，会想要放弃。不过有停下脚步想一想：为什么当初我们立下这个意念呢？我们为了什么而要达到自己的目标？我相信大家对 "初心" 这两个字有各自的诠释。
如今双威大学佛学会就举行以初心为主的舞台剧——《心门》。哪到底这舞台剧蕴含着什么意义呢？让我带你去看看吧！
维成（Derrick 饰）—— 一名十九岁的大学学生。他有音乐的天分，很爱唱歌。然而随着环境的影响，在大学时期交了一班的损友，令他走投无路失去了方向，他的初心是什么呢？直到有一天他和这班损友在酒吧打架，令他昏迷不醒。而他的灵魂也暂时离开他的身体。
在一个不知的世界，神秘人告诉他：“维成，你的初心怎么把它忘了呢？” 维成说：“我不知道你在说什么？我的初心？” 神秘人接着说：“是啊！这里有一扇门，找回你初心就从这里开始吧！加油哦！”
时间就穿越到维成的第十五岁生日，爸妈就送一个吉他给他为奖励因此对音乐产生浓厚的兴趣和激情。随着时间的溜去， 父母的反对当音乐家，他决定做自己的主角。不管有多少的反对，他相信会变成一位成功的音乐家。只要相信自己，我们一定达到梦想！
至于朋友的方面，他发现到原来在大学的朋友不是真心对他好，而是利用他的友情。为了这班损友而改变自己去另一人，最终被伤害是自己。我们不能改变一个人的想法和态度，唯一能改变的人是自己。
为了别人的看法，而改变是不值得，难道我们不能做真实的自己？即使朋友不接受我，也没什么损失啊！我还有学长学姐，在身边支持、扶持和勉励我。也别忘了我们最爱的家人，不管经过多少风雨，他们会在背后默默地守护我们，给我们最大支持。
多年过去，维成的中学朋友—— 悟顺（Han Kee 饰）已经成了一名成功的歌手。维成渐渐领悟到他的初心是源自于他喜欢的音乐，只是被环境影响差点毁掉自己的梦想在手中。所以每个人都有初心，只是看个人如何去诠释它而已。哪如果你问我：“袈文，你的初心是什么呢？” 我的初心当然是唱歌！
我想大家的初心也找到了吧？只要我们不放弃，相信自己、坚持走下去，我们的初心会回到我们的身边。双威大学佛学会第一届《初心之心门》终于圆满落幕了！
谢谢各方对此舞台剧的认可和肯定！特别是舞台剧的筹委团，五个月的筹备为大家呈现以初心为主的舞台剧，辛苦你们啦！哪我这秘书也正式 “卸掉” 工作啦！这不是一个句点，这是一个美好的开始！正所谓：心门不易开启。你心中的门打开了吗？
如今双威大学佛学会就举行以初心为主的舞台剧——《心门》。哪到底这舞台剧蕴含着什么意义呢？让我带你去看看吧！
维成（Derrick 饰）—— 一名十九岁的大学学生。他有音乐的天分，很爱唱歌。然而随着环境的影响，在大学时期交了一班的损友，令他走投无路失去了方向，他的初心是什么呢？直到有一天他和这班损友在酒吧打架，令他昏迷不醒。而他的灵魂也暂时离开他的身体。
在一个不知的世界，神秘人告诉他：“维成，你的初心怎么把它忘了呢？” 维成说：“我不知道你在说什么？我的初心？” 神秘人接着说：“是啊！这里有一扇门，找回你初心就从这里开始吧！加油哦！”
时间就穿越到维成的第十五岁生日，爸妈就送一个吉他给他为奖励因此对音乐产生浓厚的兴趣和激情。随着时间的溜去， 父母的反对当音乐家，他决定做自己的主角。不管有多少的反对，他相信会变成一位成功的音乐家。只要相信自己，我们一定达到梦想！
至于朋友的方面，他发现到原来在大学的朋友不是真心对他好，而是利用他的友情。为了这班损友而改变自己去另一人，最终被伤害是自己。我们不能改变一个人的想法和态度，唯一能改变的人是自己。
为了别人的看法，而改变是不值得，难道我们不能做真实的自己？即使朋友不接受我，也没什么损失啊！我还有学长学姐，在身边支持、扶持和勉励我。也别忘了我们最爱的家人，不管经过多少风雨，他们会在背后默默地守护我们，给我们最大支持。
多年过去，维成的中学朋友—— 悟顺（Han Kee 饰）已经成了一名成功的歌手。维成渐渐领悟到他的初心是源自于他喜欢的音乐，只是被环境影响差点毁掉自己的梦想在手中。所以每个人都有初心，只是看个人如何去诠释它而已。哪如果你问我：“袈文，你的初心是什么呢？” 我的初心当然是唱歌！
我想大家的初心也找到了吧？只要我们不放弃，相信自己、坚持走下去，我们的初心会回到我们的身边。双威大学佛学会第一届《初心之心门》终于圆满落幕了！
谢谢各方对此舞台剧的认可和肯定！特别是舞台剧的筹委团，五个月的筹备为大家呈现以初心为主的舞台剧，辛苦你们啦！哪我这秘书也正式 “卸掉” 工作啦！这不是一个句点，这是一个美好的开始！正所谓：心门不易开启。你心中的门打开了吗？
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| Yay! A Night of Musical Drama is a success! |
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| I'm proud to be on the team |
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| Katelyn with her singer buddy- Derrick, who is also the main character of the show |
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| Yih Cheng, thank you so much for your support! |
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| Katelyn with her Sunway Chinese Cultural Society family |
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| Katelyn with UCSI BuDdY! |
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| Happy birthday, Joevie jie! |
3 February 2018
SBS Day Camp 双威大学佛学会一日营2018 (3/2/18)
续上个一日营，我觉得超好玩！期待下个一日营。如今这是我第二次参与，这一次是双威大学佛学会举办的一日营！我也第一次身为一日营的负责人，当然有一些紧张。我们把桌子搬到走廊，参与者就把名字输入进电脑里。
当我在整理学生们的资料时，马来西亚法鼓山青年团已经来到了。“南无阿弥陀佛！请问你们有一位叫璟芳施主吗？” 我说有，Joevie姐刚好出来，我问：“璟芳呢？” Joevie姐说：“袈文，怎么啦？” 我说法鼓山青年团已经到了。大约早上八时十五分是时候我们理事会进去了，待会所有学生在场，一日营正式开始！我们双手合十来迎接法师们。
法师们为我们揭开佛法的了解。“不要忘记你们的初心。你们来参与这个音乐剧理事会团是为了什么？” 法师问在坐的佛友们，而这道问题我也心里问自己：“我当这个音乐剧理事会秘书是为了什么？” 哪接下来这几个月，答案自有分晓。
我们有三个 “心”，到底是什么心呢？分别是专心、学习心和初心。而这些三个心到底含着什么意义呢？专心，做任何事情都要专注，不要让身边的人事物受到任何的影响。例如：我们捧一碗满的水，尽量不要把水滴出来或倒翻。一路上，我们会遇到一些 “障碍” ，我们是否克服它们呢？
学习心，无论我们多厉害，还是要保持一颗学习心因为我们每天接触到不同的东西，说不定一路上我们会学习到某件事？我们在课堂里，每一天我们学习新的课程。就算我们即将从大学毕业，学习不会在哪儿停止。我们踏进社会，也要学习工作上的事物。
初心，这是最重要的一颗心。为什么会被列为最重要的一颗心呢？因为没有初心，哪我们没有方向，也不知道我们做每件事的意义。为什么我们会要到大学升学？为什么要参加校园的课外活动？答案非常简单：我们的初心。有初心，我们就会有一颗学习心和专心来做任何事啦！
你以为吃午餐会那么容易吗？可不是！学生们要围一个大圆圈，手腕邦着麻绳，就要看大家的配合。幸好我坐在椅子就不用和大家挤在一块！哈哈！大家都填饱肚子后，下个环节开始啦！到底这一次璟芳为我们安排什么活动呢？就是排练一个十五分钟的剧组演出！我的队伍得到了 “爱情” 为主题。
“爱情” 为剧组的主题，真是很大的挑战啊！“你们想想看。” 我灵机一动就说：“不如就演出爱情校园故事吧！” Cheese附和：“师姐，这注意不错嘛！为什么你会想到要演出爱情校园故事？” 每个人在中学都有自己暗恋的人，但是他也是有时候默默地在关注你。我们采用Danny哥哥和Geraldine姐姐的《恋爱的感觉》还有加油男孩（TFBOYS）的《宠爱》当该剧的曲子。我们还是得到全场最佳出色的剧组！
好久没见的菩提工作坊哥哥姐姐给大家唱歌啦！最喜欢的歌曲是生命中朋友的《微笑》。后来大家围一个大圆圈。无轮未来面对任何状况，我们此刻都要手连手，心连心来克服挑战。最后一个环节就是大家对此的一日营有任何的看法、分享我们的感想。
第一届双威大学佛学一日营圆满落幕！感谢每位佛友的出席！让我们未来的四个月一起成长、学习。大家都是一致，不分你我。
我很开心能够认识新的佛友，也感谢佛祖让我和他们结善缘。
当我在整理学生们的资料时，马来西亚法鼓山青年团已经来到了。“南无阿弥陀佛！请问你们有一位叫璟芳施主吗？” 我说有，Joevie姐刚好出来，我问：“璟芳呢？” Joevie姐说：“袈文，怎么啦？” 我说法鼓山青年团已经到了。大约早上八时十五分是时候我们理事会进去了，待会所有学生在场，一日营正式开始！我们双手合十来迎接法师们。
法师们为我们揭开佛法的了解。“不要忘记你们的初心。你们来参与这个音乐剧理事会团是为了什么？” 法师问在坐的佛友们，而这道问题我也心里问自己：“我当这个音乐剧理事会秘书是为了什么？” 哪接下来这几个月，答案自有分晓。
我们有三个 “心”，到底是什么心呢？分别是专心、学习心和初心。而这些三个心到底含着什么意义呢？专心，做任何事情都要专注，不要让身边的人事物受到任何的影响。例如：我们捧一碗满的水，尽量不要把水滴出来或倒翻。一路上，我们会遇到一些 “障碍” ，我们是否克服它们呢？
学习心，无论我们多厉害，还是要保持一颗学习心因为我们每天接触到不同的东西，说不定一路上我们会学习到某件事？我们在课堂里，每一天我们学习新的课程。就算我们即将从大学毕业，学习不会在哪儿停止。我们踏进社会，也要学习工作上的事物。
初心，这是最重要的一颗心。为什么会被列为最重要的一颗心呢？因为没有初心，哪我们没有方向，也不知道我们做每件事的意义。为什么我们会要到大学升学？为什么要参加校园的课外活动？答案非常简单：我们的初心。有初心，我们就会有一颗学习心和专心来做任何事啦！
你以为吃午餐会那么容易吗？可不是！学生们要围一个大圆圈，手腕邦着麻绳，就要看大家的配合。幸好我坐在椅子就不用和大家挤在一块！哈哈！大家都填饱肚子后，下个环节开始啦！到底这一次璟芳为我们安排什么活动呢？就是排练一个十五分钟的剧组演出！我的队伍得到了 “爱情” 为主题。
“爱情” 为剧组的主题，真是很大的挑战啊！“你们想想看。” 我灵机一动就说：“不如就演出爱情校园故事吧！” Cheese附和：“师姐，这注意不错嘛！为什么你会想到要演出爱情校园故事？” 每个人在中学都有自己暗恋的人，但是他也是有时候默默地在关注你。我们采用Danny哥哥和Geraldine姐姐的《恋爱的感觉》还有加油男孩（TFBOYS）的《宠爱》当该剧的曲子。我们还是得到全场最佳出色的剧组！
好久没见的菩提工作坊哥哥姐姐给大家唱歌啦！最喜欢的歌曲是生命中朋友的《微笑》。后来大家围一个大圆圈。无轮未来面对任何状况，我们此刻都要手连手，心连心来克服挑战。最后一个环节就是大家对此的一日营有任何的看法、分享我们的感想。
第一届双威大学佛学一日营圆满落幕！感谢每位佛友的出席！让我们未来的四个月一起成长、学习。大家都是一致，不分你我。
我很开心能够认识新的佛友，也感谢佛祖让我和他们结善缘。
8 September 2017
C & S Carnival Cycle 2 2017 (5/9/17-7/9/17)
The final cycle of C&S Carnival 2017 at Sunway University College has come to an end. Let's take a look at the highlights during the three-day event.
On the first day, everyone was getting ready to get their booths set up at the NUB foyer (New University Building) and some of them were at the college's boulevard. On the eve of the event, we had to attend a briefing to draw lots for our location to set up our respective booths. Unfortunately for Sunway University Buddhist Society (SBS), we didn't get a good spot as most of us were at a youth camp and studying for exams especially ACCA students. As a result it was last-minute planning.
After my lecture ended at 10.00am, I waited at the Sunway Chinese Culture Society's booth. Around 10.30am, Chia Tee and I headed to the boulevard. Our booth location was right at the end of the boulevard, near to the Graduate Centre (GC). I took care of the booth until 12.00pm because I had a PR lecture to attend. Luckily, the lecture ended an hour early so I went back to the booth to check on the progress but sadly no one came by. But at the end of day 1 of the carnival, I got my hands on the 24 seasons drums (In Mandarin: 二十四节铃鼓).
The second day I dropped by the booth for awhile after I took the mini quiz for Organisational Communication. As every Wednesday, I had a full day of tutorials from morning till afternoon. Luckily I got the quiz done early, so I did have a little time to spare. I was planning to practice the drums when the tutorial ended, sadly they were already kept for tomorrow. I even auditioned for SunVoice Season 2 held by the Chinese Culture Society, I didn't make the cut to the top 30 but it's okay! At least I had the chance to be on stage.
The third and final day of the C&S carnival, SBS decided to take a day off because during the last two days, our response from the students were not active and due to our location of booth, it was not the strategic place, so I helped out at Chinese Culture Society. Since it's located at the NUB foyer, it's an opportunity for me to practice the drums and learned some of the new beats from the students of Sunway CISA (Chinese Independent School Alumni).
Well, that's all for now! We'll see you at the next C&S Carnival in 2018!
On the first day, everyone was getting ready to get their booths set up at the NUB foyer (New University Building) and some of them were at the college's boulevard. On the eve of the event, we had to attend a briefing to draw lots for our location to set up our respective booths. Unfortunately for Sunway University Buddhist Society (SBS), we didn't get a good spot as most of us were at a youth camp and studying for exams especially ACCA students. As a result it was last-minute planning.
After my lecture ended at 10.00am, I waited at the Sunway Chinese Culture Society's booth. Around 10.30am, Chia Tee and I headed to the boulevard. Our booth location was right at the end of the boulevard, near to the Graduate Centre (GC). I took care of the booth until 12.00pm because I had a PR lecture to attend. Luckily, the lecture ended an hour early so I went back to the booth to check on the progress but sadly no one came by. But at the end of day 1 of the carnival, I got my hands on the 24 seasons drums (In Mandarin: 二十四节铃鼓).
The second day I dropped by the booth for awhile after I took the mini quiz for Organisational Communication. As every Wednesday, I had a full day of tutorials from morning till afternoon. Luckily I got the quiz done early, so I did have a little time to spare. I was planning to practice the drums when the tutorial ended, sadly they were already kept for tomorrow. I even auditioned for SunVoice Season 2 held by the Chinese Culture Society, I didn't make the cut to the top 30 but it's okay! At least I had the chance to be on stage.
The third and final day of the C&S carnival, SBS decided to take a day off because during the last two days, our response from the students were not active and due to our location of booth, it was not the strategic place, so I helped out at Chinese Culture Society. Since it's located at the NUB foyer, it's an opportunity for me to practice the drums and learned some of the new beats from the students of Sunway CISA (Chinese Independent School Alumni).
Well, that's all for now! We'll see you at the next C&S Carnival in 2018!
21 August 2017
Nalanda Family Fun Fair 2017 (20/8/17)
The last time I helped out at a carnival was at my high school- St. David High School, Melaka, last two years ago. This time around, I had the opportunity to be involved in Nalanda Buddhist Society's yearly Family Fun Fair. The fun fair was aimed to raised fund for a new Buddhist school called- the K. Sri Dhammananda Centre in Seri Serdang. With this new learning facility, the future leaders in the Dharma will have a comfortable place to learn.
As I arrived at Nalanda Buddhist Society, Nalandians were doing some last-minute preparations to make sure everything at the fun fair was in top form and not a single time to loose. Under the guidance of the Nalanda volunteers, Sunway Buddhist Society's stall was located in between Y9 (UPM Buddhist Society) and Y11 (Serdang Buddhist Society). Along the way, other participated Buddhist societies were Bodhi Heartz, Monash University, IMU (International Medical University), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR, Sungai Long campus) and of course the host, Nalanda Youth. Some Buddhist societies hailed from Kedah, Kelantan, Johor as well as Singapore!
Before the fun fair was kicked off, the national anthem- Negaraku was played and a small prayer was conducted. With the hit of the gong three times, the fun fair has officially begun! Some stalls even started to sell their food as early as 8.50am. Herbal jelly, muffins and butter cookies were on our side. We promoted our products by selling to the participating Buddhist youth societies, later on we shifted our targets to the customers. Since it was the weekend, the fun fair was packed with people from all walks of life.
Even though the sun was scorching hot, it didn't burn our spirits down as we were doing our best to attract the customers to buy our food and drinks. We took turns to take care of the stall, while some of us walked around the big field to look at other stalls and possibly get our tummies to be fed along the way? As noon approached, we decided to take our products outside of the stall so more customers will buy, especially the Sprite and Ribena combination drink- the perfect way to cool yourself off from the intense heat.
When Chia Tee, Qiong Fang and Sil Leong came back, it was time for Cynthia and I to get legs stretched out by taking a break as in walking around the stalls and had lunch to boost up our energy. We came back from our break, Bro. Ajit was conducting interviews at the Youth stalls and I was the lucky one to play the "spokesperson" for Sunway University Buddhist Society. Hopefully through this mini interview, the society's reputation will boost up and attract more students to join the big family.
The fun fair ended at 4pm, a small prayer was conducted to conclude today's fun fair. It was also an opportunity for participated Buddhist youth societies to know each other, we even exchanged phone numbers and social media accounts for future collaborations. Thank you Nalanda Buddhist Society for the invitation!
As I arrived at Nalanda Buddhist Society, Nalandians were doing some last-minute preparations to make sure everything at the fun fair was in top form and not a single time to loose. Under the guidance of the Nalanda volunteers, Sunway Buddhist Society's stall was located in between Y9 (UPM Buddhist Society) and Y11 (Serdang Buddhist Society). Along the way, other participated Buddhist societies were Bodhi Heartz, Monash University, IMU (International Medical University), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR, Sungai Long campus) and of course the host, Nalanda Youth. Some Buddhist societies hailed from Kedah, Kelantan, Johor as well as Singapore!
Before the fun fair was kicked off, the national anthem- Negaraku was played and a small prayer was conducted. With the hit of the gong three times, the fun fair has officially begun! Some stalls even started to sell their food as early as 8.50am. Herbal jelly, muffins and butter cookies were on our side. We promoted our products by selling to the participating Buddhist youth societies, later on we shifted our targets to the customers. Since it was the weekend, the fun fair was packed with people from all walks of life.
Even though the sun was scorching hot, it didn't burn our spirits down as we were doing our best to attract the customers to buy our food and drinks. We took turns to take care of the stall, while some of us walked around the big field to look at other stalls and possibly get our tummies to be fed along the way? As noon approached, we decided to take our products outside of the stall so more customers will buy, especially the Sprite and Ribena combination drink- the perfect way to cool yourself off from the intense heat.
When Chia Tee, Qiong Fang and Sil Leong came back, it was time for Cynthia and I to get legs stretched out by taking a break as in walking around the stalls and had lunch to boost up our energy. We came back from our break, Bro. Ajit was conducting interviews at the Youth stalls and I was the lucky one to play the "spokesperson" for Sunway University Buddhist Society. Hopefully through this mini interview, the society's reputation will boost up and attract more students to join the big family.
The fun fair ended at 4pm, a small prayer was conducted to conclude today's fun fair. It was also an opportunity for participated Buddhist youth societies to know each other, we even exchanged phone numbers and social media accounts for future collaborations. Thank you Nalanda Buddhist Society for the invitation!
3 July 2017
Wacana Conference 2017 (1/7/17)
The second half of 2017 is here! Half of the year had gone in just a blink of an eye, which means more challenges are waiting for me to conquer one by one. I attended Wacana Conference held by Nalanda Buddhist Institute Malaysia in conjunction with its 10th anniversary, at Saujana Hotel, Subang Jaya, Selangor. The theme of the conference was- The Buddha's World: Discovering the Essential.
The registration form was put up online two months prior the conference, we were a little hesitated because we couldn't decide whether to go or not. After much discussion, our former president, Hon Pong, encouraged us that all of the current committee of Sunway University Buddhist Society should go to the conference. Unfortunately, the registration closed a week earlier before deadline due to the massive response. Our chance almost blew off but since I'm the correspondent (aka, the secretary), I managed to get all of us in!
The day has came, I woke up as early as 6.00am. I put on the SBS' attire, paired with my trustee light blue jeans and a pair of Sketchers sneakers, I'm ready to go! I was the first one among the committee to arrive Saujana Hotel. The members of Nalanda Buddhist Institute welcomed me with opened arms, I already had breakfast at home so I was still stuff but I'm saving all that space for lunch time later. I searched high and low but none of the committee members were there, time for us to go in if I waited longer. Not long after I entered the ballroom, one by one the committee members started to slip in.
Just in time for us to welcome the monks and venerable, we started the conference with a short verse of prayers before proceeding. A total of 637 people attended the conference. Wow, what a huge crowd! The speakers on the stage said: "Brothers and sisters in the Dharma, we are gather here today to rediscover our concepts in Buddhism and the teachings of the Buddha," I tried to concentrate throughout the conference, turned out I almost dozed off because the air conditioner is too cold, like the ones on campus.
At 11.15am, it's lunch time! We had a hard time finding a seat as most of the rooms were packed up. We finally found one table at the Mutiara Wing. Before eating lunch, we had to say a short verse of prayers. I still left a little food on my plate, I wanted to finish up but I was too full, my tummy was super happy. Chia Tee said:"Katelyn, if you can't finish your food don't force yourself." The boys, Hon Pong and Yee Tang told me to finish up. Bro. Ajit came over to check on us, "How's everything so far?" Chia Tee and I told him that the conference was like having lectures on campus. "There's another forum for you guys to attend later. It's time to head back to the ballroom soon, I'll see you guys at the forum later," Ajit said before leaving.
On my way back to the ballroom, I bumped into a few VIPs- Datuk Charlie Chia and Uncle Vijaya. Nalanda Youth Choir Group sang Buddhist hymns to entertain the guests before the Nalanda Award. A short video was presented to the guests to show highlights and achievements that Nalanda had been throughout the 10 years. Five forums are held during the afternoon session of the conference. We were under Forum 4- Empowering the Youth, which is appropriate for us. Youths like us need to a stage and platform for us to shine because our voices and thoughts were not heard.
Tea time at the fountain view- it was so relaxing! The incessant sound of the water, calmed your mind down. I took a few pictures. One final bell has rung, time for us to head back to the ballroom for the closing ceremony of the conference. All speakers of the five forum summarised their presentations, a last prayer was recited and Wacana Conference 2017 had come to an end.
A photo opportunity at the fountain view is a must to wrap up our day. I'm looking forward to the next conference. I'm sure my knowledge on Buddhism will expand after this.
The registration form was put up online two months prior the conference, we were a little hesitated because we couldn't decide whether to go or not. After much discussion, our former president, Hon Pong, encouraged us that all of the current committee of Sunway University Buddhist Society should go to the conference. Unfortunately, the registration closed a week earlier before deadline due to the massive response. Our chance almost blew off but since I'm the correspondent (aka, the secretary), I managed to get all of us in!
The day has came, I woke up as early as 6.00am. I put on the SBS' attire, paired with my trustee light blue jeans and a pair of Sketchers sneakers, I'm ready to go! I was the first one among the committee to arrive Saujana Hotel. The members of Nalanda Buddhist Institute welcomed me with opened arms, I already had breakfast at home so I was still stuff but I'm saving all that space for lunch time later. I searched high and low but none of the committee members were there, time for us to go in if I waited longer. Not long after I entered the ballroom, one by one the committee members started to slip in.
Just in time for us to welcome the monks and venerable, we started the conference with a short verse of prayers before proceeding. A total of 637 people attended the conference. Wow, what a huge crowd! The speakers on the stage said: "Brothers and sisters in the Dharma, we are gather here today to rediscover our concepts in Buddhism and the teachings of the Buddha," I tried to concentrate throughout the conference, turned out I almost dozed off because the air conditioner is too cold, like the ones on campus.
At 11.15am, it's lunch time! We had a hard time finding a seat as most of the rooms were packed up. We finally found one table at the Mutiara Wing. Before eating lunch, we had to say a short verse of prayers. I still left a little food on my plate, I wanted to finish up but I was too full, my tummy was super happy. Chia Tee said:"Katelyn, if you can't finish your food don't force yourself." The boys, Hon Pong and Yee Tang told me to finish up. Bro. Ajit came over to check on us, "How's everything so far?" Chia Tee and I told him that the conference was like having lectures on campus. "There's another forum for you guys to attend later. It's time to head back to the ballroom soon, I'll see you guys at the forum later," Ajit said before leaving.
On my way back to the ballroom, I bumped into a few VIPs- Datuk Charlie Chia and Uncle Vijaya. Nalanda Youth Choir Group sang Buddhist hymns to entertain the guests before the Nalanda Award. A short video was presented to the guests to show highlights and achievements that Nalanda had been throughout the 10 years. Five forums are held during the afternoon session of the conference. We were under Forum 4- Empowering the Youth, which is appropriate for us. Youths like us need to a stage and platform for us to shine because our voices and thoughts were not heard.
Tea time at the fountain view- it was so relaxing! The incessant sound of the water, calmed your mind down. I took a few pictures. One final bell has rung, time for us to head back to the ballroom for the closing ceremony of the conference. All speakers of the five forum summarised their presentations, a last prayer was recited and Wacana Conference 2017 had come to an end.
A photo opportunity at the fountain view is a must to wrap up our day. I'm looking forward to the next conference. I'm sure my knowledge on Buddhism will expand after this.
9 April 2017
SBS Welcoming Dinner: Linking Boundaries (6/4/17)
My last lecture ended at 5.30pm, which was half an hour early. I texted Cynthia that she can pick me up from Hall 2, Graduate Centre but she replied me that she was busy welcoming guests at the Art Gallery. Along with my course mates, we walked along the canopy walk where it led us to the university building. We were in mid track, then I saw Cynthia walking towards me. "Hey, Katelyn! Are you ready?" she asked. Without hesitation, I said:"Yes, yes I am!" As Junta passed my bag to Cynthia, I thanked him as well as other friends for help.
We took the lift up to the first floor. When we arrived, everyone was busy doing some last-minute checkking to make sure everything was on top form. My duty of the night is simple- collecting tickets when guests arrived and a form for them to sign up before heading in. While I was doing the registration, I saw Loke Zai (young boy in Cantonese) was sipping a cup of peach tea. "Katelyn, would you like to have one?" he asked. "I would love to, thank you!" I said. He then turned to Cynthia whether she would want a cup as well. "Yes, please," she said.
Not long after Loke Zai came out with two cups of peach tea. I went to the wash room to get myself clean up. Cynthia accompanied me, Chia Tee was inside practising her opening line as she is the host of the night. After cleaning myself up, I asked the girls whether my dress it's okay. Chia Tee said the inside layer of my dress was a bit messy so we headed back in to the washroom to get fix my dress. I don't want a wardrobe malfunction especially on welcoming dinner. Earlier that day, Loke Zai complimented that I looked pretty.
Well back to work! I was doing the registration half way, Hon Pong- the President of the Society came to me, he said:"Katelyn, it's time to go in," Cynthia took over my shift as I was guided inside by Hon Pong. Chia Tee was giving a welcome speech and a brief introduction to our speakers of the night- Bro. Tan Huat Chye and Dato Charlie Chia. They are both from my hometown- Malacca, yay! Okay, okay back to the scene. Both of the speakers gave good advices to us.
Whatever you do, you have to do with passion, interest and full heart, that will give you a 100% success. Besides that, never ever compare yourself with other people, do it at your own pace. It's time for the juniors to meet the seniors. I was lucky to reunite with my seniors and some I've got to finally to meet them in person! I heard a lot about them since joining the big family.
What's with a welcoming night without any music? iGemz definitely rock the night! A group photo was taken to capture the memorable moment. It's back to the mingling. I'm very happy the event is a success! Thanks to the people of the SBS Team 2017 for giving a 100% effort to make it happen! I would like to welcome the new members to join our big family!
We took the lift up to the first floor. When we arrived, everyone was busy doing some last-minute checkking to make sure everything was on top form. My duty of the night is simple- collecting tickets when guests arrived and a form for them to sign up before heading in. While I was doing the registration, I saw Loke Zai (young boy in Cantonese) was sipping a cup of peach tea. "Katelyn, would you like to have one?" he asked. "I would love to, thank you!" I said. He then turned to Cynthia whether she would want a cup as well. "Yes, please," she said.
Not long after Loke Zai came out with two cups of peach tea. I went to the wash room to get myself clean up. Cynthia accompanied me, Chia Tee was inside practising her opening line as she is the host of the night. After cleaning myself up, I asked the girls whether my dress it's okay. Chia Tee said the inside layer of my dress was a bit messy so we headed back in to the washroom to get fix my dress. I don't want a wardrobe malfunction especially on welcoming dinner. Earlier that day, Loke Zai complimented that I looked pretty.
Well back to work! I was doing the registration half way, Hon Pong- the President of the Society came to me, he said:"Katelyn, it's time to go in," Cynthia took over my shift as I was guided inside by Hon Pong. Chia Tee was giving a welcome speech and a brief introduction to our speakers of the night- Bro. Tan Huat Chye and Dato Charlie Chia. They are both from my hometown- Malacca, yay! Okay, okay back to the scene. Both of the speakers gave good advices to us.
Whatever you do, you have to do with passion, interest and full heart, that will give you a 100% success. Besides that, never ever compare yourself with other people, do it at your own pace. It's time for the juniors to meet the seniors. I was lucky to reunite with my seniors and some I've got to finally to meet them in person! I heard a lot about them since joining the big family.
What's with a welcoming night without any music? iGemz definitely rock the night! A group photo was taken to capture the memorable moment. It's back to the mingling. I'm very happy the event is a success! Thanks to the people of the SBS Team 2017 for giving a 100% effort to make it happen! I would like to welcome the new members to join our big family!
28 November 2016
Are You Awake? (25/11/16)
It's Black Friday! How did you spend your Thanksgivings Day this year? Thanksgivings is not so popular in Malaysia but Black Friday is! I've seen a lot of online store from H&M to Amazon to Zalora and a whole lot more are having discount in conjunction with the celebration. Okay, I'm back in college. You must be wondering why I'm still in Kuala Lumpur instead of relaxing in my hometown, Malacca? I'm here to attend another talk organised by the Sunway Buddhist Society (SBS) called "Are You Awake" by Lancester University's lecturer, Dr. Alvin.
I'm in the library to check out some Black Friday goods online. After awhile I bump into my senior, Jia Jin, who is just at the helping desk to get some paper work done. I turn off and follow his direction to the computer table. "Hi Jia Jin!" I whisper. "Hey, Katelyn!" He asks me what am I doing here, I tell him that I'll be attending a talk which is held by the society. "Yes! Of course! You came all the way just to attend?" he asks. I say: "Yes!" So he helps me with my bag and the both of us take the lift back up to the library's main entrance but the awkward moment is we forgot to press the button!
After Jia Jin drops me off at the university's foyer, he rushes off to class. I thank him for his help before he left. There are a lot of booths are being set up for tomorrow's career fair so my curiosity hits me and I just wander around the whole foyer. I drop by Sunway University Music Society (SMS) to check out. Recently, I got an unexpected invitation from the society to perform tomorrow so might as well to check out who is the person invited me to perform.
At 12.15pm, I make a bee line to LT2. I peak through the transparent glass of the door. Yes, class is still going on so I wait at one of the benches. A familiar person just passed by me. Is that Kuan Hui? I thought. I have to double confirm, yes it's Kuan Hui alright! I haven't seen him for six months! I'm surprised to see him. When the students coming out from the lecture theatre, Kuan Hui and I make a move. We also bump into Loke zai (young boy in Cantonese) and Jia Yee. Once we are all settle down, Loke zai calls the President of the society, Hon Pong, to inform him that we are already arrived.
Unfortunately, he didn't call back but did reply the message that we should start first and Hon Pong will be coming later on. I have to inform Dr. Alvin that we should start the talk without further delay, we ask him whether he wants to use a microphone but he says he doesn't need one. What makes the talk so interesting is that Dr. Alvin our background as a Buddhist and how were we exposed to the religion.
I'm in the library to check out some Black Friday goods online. After awhile I bump into my senior, Jia Jin, who is just at the helping desk to get some paper work done. I turn off and follow his direction to the computer table. "Hi Jia Jin!" I whisper. "Hey, Katelyn!" He asks me what am I doing here, I tell him that I'll be attending a talk which is held by the society. "Yes! Of course! You came all the way just to attend?" he asks. I say: "Yes!" So he helps me with my bag and the both of us take the lift back up to the library's main entrance but the awkward moment is we forgot to press the button!
After Jia Jin drops me off at the university's foyer, he rushes off to class. I thank him for his help before he left. There are a lot of booths are being set up for tomorrow's career fair so my curiosity hits me and I just wander around the whole foyer. I drop by Sunway University Music Society (SMS) to check out. Recently, I got an unexpected invitation from the society to perform tomorrow so might as well to check out who is the person invited me to perform.
At 12.15pm, I make a bee line to LT2. I peak through the transparent glass of the door. Yes, class is still going on so I wait at one of the benches. A familiar person just passed by me. Is that Kuan Hui? I thought. I have to double confirm, yes it's Kuan Hui alright! I haven't seen him for six months! I'm surprised to see him. When the students coming out from the lecture theatre, Kuan Hui and I make a move. We also bump into Loke zai (young boy in Cantonese) and Jia Yee. Once we are all settle down, Loke zai calls the President of the society, Hon Pong, to inform him that we are already arrived.
Unfortunately, he didn't call back but did reply the message that we should start first and Hon Pong will be coming later on. I have to inform Dr. Alvin that we should start the talk without further delay, we ask him whether he wants to use a microphone but he says he doesn't need one. What makes the talk so interesting is that Dr. Alvin our background as a Buddhist and how were we exposed to the religion.
12 November 2016
Last Day as College Student (11/11/16)
The moment my parents drop me off at the library, I immediately go to the Sunway Campus Library's fountain view at Level B1. I take my favourite royal biography- The New Royal Family. It's all about TRH Prince William and Duchess Catherine on raising the future heir, their first born- Prince George of Cambridge and how William and Kate adjust their lives to parenthood. Although, it was renewed for the latest edition and published two years ago, that didn't stop me to get to know their roles in the 21st century. I take a photo of the fountain view and post it up on the social media. Oh you might be wondering why I'm in college today? I'll be attending a talk held by Sunway University Buddhist Society (SBS), titled: Science & Development in Buddhism. It's going to be at LT2, starting from 12.30pm to 2.00pm.
Around 11.20am, I walk out of the library but stop at the main floor of the library, that's where the Level UG (Upper Ground) is located. They are having a mini film exhibition on Asian films including Singapore, Indonesia, China, Taiwan and of course Malaysia! I tour the exhibition awhile especially Malaysian film area. They have information about some Malaysian legend actors like the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee and Maya Karin. They display many of the Malaysian films from 1950s till now. Who wouldn't forget Astro's 2014 hit movie- The Journey and the recent Ola Bola, the movie is based on the true events in the 1980s- the golden football years in Malaysia. Besides that, Ice Kacang Puppy Love (2010) was one of the first Mandarin movies in my early teen years
Unfortunately, the items on displayed are not ready to be home loan yet until the exhibition ends on 18 November. The mini film exhibition in Sunway Campus Library is from 8 November till 18 November. I walk to one of the seats at the foyer at the university side of the campus. After I settling myself down, I walk to the SSD booth where they are promoting the Asia Leadership Conference 2017, which is going to be held on 14 January 2017. The registration fee is RM200. Early birds (for non-Sun U students) will have a 50% of the price, the discount lasts till the end of the month. While Sun U and College students will have a 50% discount as well!
I drop by to say hi to my friend, Shenn Kuan, who is one of the SSD students. "Are you coming to the conference?" Shenn Kuan asks me as she hands me the flyer. I take a look at the flyer of the conference, "I'll think about it," I say "I'll tell my friends," I add. I walk back to my seat, I take the iPod from my bag again and take the a photo of the corridor of the university side. Last photo of college life in 2016. I realize that my iPod is running of battery so I go to one of the tables and charge the device because I need it for the talk later. While waiting for it to charge up, it's back to my book on the royals!
At 12.20pm, I pack up all my stuff and head straight to LT2 to attend the talk. I'm about to open the door, some students come by to help me open the door. I thank them for their help after taking my seat. I double confirm the place with the society on their WhatsApp group chat. Not long after, the president of the SBS, Hon Pong come. "Hey Katelyn! You're here early!" Hon Pong says putting his bag down. "Yeah, it's the best to get everything early!" I laugh. After a few minutes, the other members start to come in. In the end, the talk is cancelled at the last minute as they forgot to inform Datuk Seri Victor Wee, the Prof. in Tourism of Taylor's University. Hon Pong apologises for the inconvenience caused.
"No, no it's okay!" I say. What are we going to do for the next two and half hours? Planning the activities for 2017! We have a little fun by playing the microphone. When there is a microphone in my hand, I'm full on my "singer" mode! Time to show my singing skills off! Hon Pong draws out the planning on the board.
In mid-meeting, Hon Pong asks me "Do you join any societies and clubs on campus?" I say "No. The only society I join on campus is SBS," Something has struck him, "Katelyn, would you be like our committee member?" Wait, what? I didn't expect that question coming. If you are a committee members of any society and club, you have to attend meetings. I wasn't a committee member back in my high school days. "I don't know, Hon Pong" I hesitate.
Being a committee member, you have big responsibilities! "Don't worry, we'll guide you," Cynthia says, who is the PR of the society. Hon Pong wants me to be the assistant secretary to Yi Xin, who is my high school senior. He knows my relationship with Yi Xin will make an amazing team. But Cynthia suggests that I should her place as PR, she and Hon Pong will be graduating soon.
At 2pm, the university students are here for their lecture so we have to leave the room. When we exit the room, it's already start to rain. We go to the new canteen to have our free vegetarian lunch. My last tong sui before I come back to continue my undergraduate degree in January. I wait for the rain to stop as Cynthia go to the library to get some papers printed out. After that, we walk to the waiting point to wait for my Uncle Andy to pick me up.
I'll see you next year, Sunway University!
Around 11.20am, I walk out of the library but stop at the main floor of the library, that's where the Level UG (Upper Ground) is located. They are having a mini film exhibition on Asian films including Singapore, Indonesia, China, Taiwan and of course Malaysia! I tour the exhibition awhile especially Malaysian film area. They have information about some Malaysian legend actors like the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee and Maya Karin. They display many of the Malaysian films from 1950s till now. Who wouldn't forget Astro's 2014 hit movie- The Journey and the recent Ola Bola, the movie is based on the true events in the 1980s- the golden football years in Malaysia. Besides that, Ice Kacang Puppy Love (2010) was one of the first Mandarin movies in my early teen years
Unfortunately, the items on displayed are not ready to be home loan yet until the exhibition ends on 18 November. The mini film exhibition in Sunway Campus Library is from 8 November till 18 November. I walk to one of the seats at the foyer at the university side of the campus. After I settling myself down, I walk to the SSD booth where they are promoting the Asia Leadership Conference 2017, which is going to be held on 14 January 2017. The registration fee is RM200. Early birds (for non-Sun U students) will have a 50% of the price, the discount lasts till the end of the month. While Sun U and College students will have a 50% discount as well!
I drop by to say hi to my friend, Shenn Kuan, who is one of the SSD students. "Are you coming to the conference?" Shenn Kuan asks me as she hands me the flyer. I take a look at the flyer of the conference, "I'll think about it," I say "I'll tell my friends," I add. I walk back to my seat, I take the iPod from my bag again and take the a photo of the corridor of the university side. Last photo of college life in 2016. I realize that my iPod is running of battery so I go to one of the tables and charge the device because I need it for the talk later. While waiting for it to charge up, it's back to my book on the royals!
At 12.20pm, I pack up all my stuff and head straight to LT2 to attend the talk. I'm about to open the door, some students come by to help me open the door. I thank them for their help after taking my seat. I double confirm the place with the society on their WhatsApp group chat. Not long after, the president of the SBS, Hon Pong come. "Hey Katelyn! You're here early!" Hon Pong says putting his bag down. "Yeah, it's the best to get everything early!" I laugh. After a few minutes, the other members start to come in. In the end, the talk is cancelled at the last minute as they forgot to inform Datuk Seri Victor Wee, the Prof. in Tourism of Taylor's University. Hon Pong apologises for the inconvenience caused.
"No, no it's okay!" I say. What are we going to do for the next two and half hours? Planning the activities for 2017! We have a little fun by playing the microphone. When there is a microphone in my hand, I'm full on my "singer" mode! Time to show my singing skills off! Hon Pong draws out the planning on the board.
In mid-meeting, Hon Pong asks me "Do you join any societies and clubs on campus?" I say "No. The only society I join on campus is SBS," Something has struck him, "Katelyn, would you be like our committee member?" Wait, what? I didn't expect that question coming. If you are a committee members of any society and club, you have to attend meetings. I wasn't a committee member back in my high school days. "I don't know, Hon Pong" I hesitate.
Being a committee member, you have big responsibilities! "Don't worry, we'll guide you," Cynthia says, who is the PR of the society. Hon Pong wants me to be the assistant secretary to Yi Xin, who is my high school senior. He knows my relationship with Yi Xin will make an amazing team. But Cynthia suggests that I should her place as PR, she and Hon Pong will be graduating soon.
At 2pm, the university students are here for their lecture so we have to leave the room. When we exit the room, it's already start to rain. We go to the new canteen to have our free vegetarian lunch. My last tong sui before I come back to continue my undergraduate degree in January. I wait for the rain to stop as Cynthia go to the library to get some papers printed out. After that, we walk to the waiting point to wait for my Uncle Andy to pick me up.
I'll see you next year, Sunway University!
22 October 2016
Practising Buddhism (21/10/16)
After Biology class Genieve and I walk to the Lecture Theatre at the New University Building (NUB). You might think that both of us are going together right? Well, I'm the one who was going not Genieve, she's just dropping me off to the talk is held by the Sunway University Buddhist Society (SBS). We invited Datuk Seri Victor Wee (he's a Malaccan!) from Taylor's University Lakeside Campus to give a talk on how we can apply Buddhism in our everyday life.
When I arrive at Lecture Theatre 2 (LT2), I knock on the door. Hon Pong, the president of the society notices me through the small transparent glass on the door as he signals Yee Tang to open the door for me. I quickly make my way to the front seat. The chair is really tricky to pull out as the bottom of the seat has some kind of spring which makes the chair to reposition to its original place. That really concerns some of the seniors as they are worried whether I will fall of the chair or not. Everything turns out fine.
Datuk Seri Victor Wee talks about relationship between us and the people we interact in our everyday life. First relationship between couples (husband and wife & BF and GF). "Why there are young couples ended up in a divorce nowadays?" Datuk questions us. "Because during the dating time, they were so blinded by love. By the time, they got married, they found out their true colours and it will end up in a big fight and arguments. That's when divorce steps in," Now I know why my folks didn't want me to be involved in a relationship. That's one part of my question has been answered. For husband and wife there are four kinds which are:
A male ghost with a goddess (Husband is bad but the wife is good)
A female ghost with a god (Wife is bad but the husband is good)
A male ghost and a female ghost (Both husband and wife are bad)
A god with a goddess (Both husband and wife are good)
I bet everyone will pick the last one. Everyone wants a happy marriage or relationship.
Moving on to friends, teachers and students as well as family. On family, parents must set good examples to the children, giving them unconditional love and spending time with them to make the bond closer. Also doing good too! If a parent drink a lot or smoke, the child might follow the footsteps when he or she grows older. In school or college, teachers and lecturers are the source of knowledge for students as they educate the future generations as they will run the country (it doesn't matter which profession) in years to come. Not just educating them through books but also protect them from danger.
Friends on the other hand, we have to choose the ones who care for us, concern about, giving advice when times in need, providing the biggest support. Guiding us away from evil. Not the ones who downgrades us or even left you when you're in trouble and not accepting for who you are as a person. The reality is nobody is perfect! We have our flaws and strength, we need to accept and learn from it. If a friend who is not worth it, just walk away. You don't need give him or her a snap when you two pass by, give them a big smile with warmth. I'm sure they will regret one day.
To promote peace, it's like planting a seed on the ground and water it with love. When the trees grows, we can spread the love not the hate unless some people want to do the other way round. The talk ends with Q&A session and a small prayer. It's lunch time! You guess it! Free vegetarian lunch at the new cafeteria. My lunch can't go without tong sui. Datuk Seri Victor told us about his education journey. He did his degree at University Malaya (UM), proceeding his Masters in the UK and finally his PhD in the US. He reveals that he is a Professor in Hospitality and Tourism which brings much delight to Jia Jin as he is doing the course.
After lunch, we visit to the Pure Land exhibition at the Art Gallery, Level 1. We go into a special room where the walls are filled with sketches of lines. The fun part is when we use the iPad (borrowed from the exhibition), we can see the statues of Buddha and other work of art from the Middle East. It's really amazing! The exhibition is until 25 October 2016. Grab your chance and get ready to be transported into a magical world of wonders! Don't forget to sign the book too! What a fun day!
When I arrive at Lecture Theatre 2 (LT2), I knock on the door. Hon Pong, the president of the society notices me through the small transparent glass on the door as he signals Yee Tang to open the door for me. I quickly make my way to the front seat. The chair is really tricky to pull out as the bottom of the seat has some kind of spring which makes the chair to reposition to its original place. That really concerns some of the seniors as they are worried whether I will fall of the chair or not. Everything turns out fine.
Datuk Seri Victor Wee talks about relationship between us and the people we interact in our everyday life. First relationship between couples (husband and wife & BF and GF). "Why there are young couples ended up in a divorce nowadays?" Datuk questions us. "Because during the dating time, they were so blinded by love. By the time, they got married, they found out their true colours and it will end up in a big fight and arguments. That's when divorce steps in," Now I know why my folks didn't want me to be involved in a relationship. That's one part of my question has been answered. For husband and wife there are four kinds which are:
A male ghost with a goddess (Husband is bad but the wife is good)
A female ghost with a god (Wife is bad but the husband is good)
A male ghost and a female ghost (Both husband and wife are bad)
A god with a goddess (Both husband and wife are good)
I bet everyone will pick the last one. Everyone wants a happy marriage or relationship.
Moving on to friends, teachers and students as well as family. On family, parents must set good examples to the children, giving them unconditional love and spending time with them to make the bond closer. Also doing good too! If a parent drink a lot or smoke, the child might follow the footsteps when he or she grows older. In school or college, teachers and lecturers are the source of knowledge for students as they educate the future generations as they will run the country (it doesn't matter which profession) in years to come. Not just educating them through books but also protect them from danger.
Friends on the other hand, we have to choose the ones who care for us, concern about, giving advice when times in need, providing the biggest support. Guiding us away from evil. Not the ones who downgrades us or even left you when you're in trouble and not accepting for who you are as a person. The reality is nobody is perfect! We have our flaws and strength, we need to accept and learn from it. If a friend who is not worth it, just walk away. You don't need give him or her a snap when you two pass by, give them a big smile with warmth. I'm sure they will regret one day.
To promote peace, it's like planting a seed on the ground and water it with love. When the trees grows, we can spread the love not the hate unless some people want to do the other way round. The talk ends with Q&A session and a small prayer. It's lunch time! You guess it! Free vegetarian lunch at the new cafeteria. My lunch can't go without tong sui. Datuk Seri Victor told us about his education journey. He did his degree at University Malaya (UM), proceeding his Masters in the UK and finally his PhD in the US. He reveals that he is a Professor in Hospitality and Tourism which brings much delight to Jia Jin as he is doing the course.
After lunch, we visit to the Pure Land exhibition at the Art Gallery, Level 1. We go into a special room where the walls are filled with sketches of lines. The fun part is when we use the iPad (borrowed from the exhibition), we can see the statues of Buddha and other work of art from the Middle East. It's really amazing! The exhibition is until 25 October 2016. Grab your chance and get ready to be transported into a magical world of wonders! Don't forget to sign the book too! What a fun day!
10 September 2016
C&S Carnival in Sunway College 2016 (6/9/16-8/9/16)
It's that time of the year- the second half of C&S carnival in Sunway University College. I've been looking forward to it for weeks! Since I missed the first one in March, I'm not gonna miss the second time around. Let's take a look at the three-day scene of the carnival.
On Tuesday, it was the first day of the carnival, I was super excited! I can't wait to help out at the society where I'm in- Sunway Buddhist Society also known as SBS for short. Once at 11.00am, I went to the MUFY hub to hand in some important homework. I was supposed to wait for my senior- Yi Xin, to pick me up at the third floor, South Building, but due to something, that got her a little late so I asked two of the students who were just about to go off.
On Tuesday, it was the first day of the carnival, I was super excited! I can't wait to help out at the society where I'm in- Sunway Buddhist Society also known as SBS for short. Once at 11.00am, I went to the MUFY hub to hand in some important homework. I was supposed to wait for my senior- Yi Xin, to pick me up at the third floor, South Building, but due to something, that got her a little late so I asked two of the students who were just about to go off.
As I arrived at the ground floor, I went straight to the Energy Hub. I got lost along the way. "Where's the SBS' booth?" I asked one of the students at the Japanese Cultural Club. A girl said:"I know where it is!" She led me to the booth where it was just at the corner of the hub. Small but at least students will drop by right. I thanked the two fellow MUFY students. One by one, members of the society came! I was so happy to see them. The last time I saw them was about 4 months ago.
We have our president of the society- Hon Pong, the PR- Jia Jin and our soon-to-be president- Nico, came to help. I was so happy that I gave them a hug. "Hey Katelyn! How are you?" Jia Jin asked as he settled the banners and posters. "I'm good! How about you?" I said. "Very well! It's so good to see you again!" Well, we have a camp coming up on this Saturday. This is our very first camp in 26 years of SBS' history, we're collaborating with IMU's Buddhist Society. The theme of the camp is: Path to Happiness- Liberate Yourself. It's a three-day-two-night trip in Tanjung Sepat, Selangor. About an hour drive from the campus.
To make it more interesting, I decided to a live video through Facebook so that students will know more about the society. Of course, I got the green light from my seniors. It's been a blast! Unfortunately, no one was dropping by as our booth was located in the corner of the hub. There were music performances. I decided to try it out, just to feel the taste of being back in the spotlight. At first, I got rejected by the music society. After much persuasion, they managed to get me through. C'mon, this is my passion, can't you just let the girl to perform just once?
On the second day, as usual I went back to help out, Surprisingly, I was the only one at the booth. Since no students dropped by, might as well kill the time by doing some homework just to get the boredom off. I also brought some moon cake, butter biscuits and sweets for them. They deserved all the treats. Nico liked the dao sa piah as well as the moon cake, so did Pratima. As were talking, I found out that Jia Jin, Nico, Yi Xin and I were wearing the Buddhist strings on our wrists. We decided to take a picture.
We also managed to pull some students in join our camp but most of them just passed by. The Photography Club students came to take our pictures. Our campus' mascot, Samson the Sun Bear dropped by to say hi to us.
On the third and final day, we did our very best to get the students to join in the fun. Two of them came to drop by and we managed to convince them. I'm very happy what I've gone through throughout these three days. I would like thank my seniors, especially Hon Pong, Jia Jin and Nico who guided me throughout the activity. I'm so proud that the carnival was a success! Thanks those who helped out and came by to support us.
14 May 2016
双威佛学会庆祝卫塞节（12/5/16-13/5/16）
倒数一星期是一年一度的卫塞节。让我们来看看双威大学佛学会庆祝此节日吧！
昨天，我大约早上八时三十分到学生中心。我的学长学姐迎面而来，“嗨，袈文！” 光辉第一个来跟我打招呼，后来随着我的学姐—— Yi Xin来接待我。我向妈妈道别然后我们四人往学生中心去准备迷你型的“展览会”。
男生们负责把布告栏设立而我们女生负责吹气球和布置布告栏。我们把摆放一张小桌子，然后把小佛陀安置在一个透明碗，接着再加水和花，最后把勺子放在一旁。我们可以浴佛了！浴佛让我们像小佛陀一样有一颗纯洁的心。
我把活动详情放在社交网站让学生们踊跃参加本学会的卫塞节。
本学会的理事会把佛陀的一生一一放在布告栏上，我们还有幸运抽奖。步骤很简单！
第一、拍一张在“展览会” 内
第二、然后把照片上传到各人面子书或Instagram 加上标记 #WesakDayCelebration和 #SunwayUniversityBuddhistSociety 就可以得到幸运奖了！
早上十时，学生们陆续到我们的“展览会” 来参观；有一些则来捐钱；有一些则路过而已。我们还为参观者解释佛陀的一生。虽然我百听不厌，但是说起的时候，我有时会在心里默默掉眼泪。
我自己也参加幸运抽奖，我得到是一包糖果。让我有一个“甜蜜” 的一天！每当空节课，我会到学生中心帮忙。
第二天，主席—— Nico来看看“展览会” 。我到学生中心的时候，我为小佛陀浴佛然后再到回摊位帮忙。我再次得到糖果但我不服所以在重新抽，这次得到免费照片！我们用即时相机拍照但第一张拍不成。
这时候Jia Jin为我拍一张。他说：“拍了之后一定要摇照片几下，这样图像会形成。” 俐纤对我说：“袈文，谢谢你这两天的帮忙！” 我说：“俐纤，不客气！我尽我的能力来帮忙学会。”
卫塞节在双威大学告了一个段落！谢谢大家的支持！提早祝大家卫塞节快乐！
8 May 2016
Future & Hope Buddhist Forum: Compassion Endless Wisdom (8/5/16)
The alarm clock rings at 8.30am, I'm at the bed trying to get up but then I fall back to my sleep. My mummy comes in and turns on the light, "You get out of bed if you don't want to miss the forum you are going to attend in college,"
I have no choice but get to out of bed. You must be wondering why I'm going to college on a Sunday. Sunway Buddhist Society (SBS) joining hands with Fo Guang Shan (FGS) to hold a forum to get us know more about Buddhism.
We leave the house at 9.50am. On the way to the college, I'm super excited because this is my very first event since I joined the society over a year ago. Due to timing, I can't join the activities. I usually keep myself updated from the society's WhatsApp group chat.
I just met the members in person on Friday while they were promoting the event which is going to be happening today. My daddy dropped me off at the university's pick up point while my mummy brings me in.
I arrive at JC 2. There are a lot people getting the event to be in shape. I go over to the registration table to have my name signed on the list of attendance. My senior, Yi Xin is just above mine. I go to the third row in the middle seat because in front you have to crane the neck which is very sore!
The forum starts at 11.05 am, we sing the national anthem the Negaraku and the Ode Triple Gem. I thought the Triple Gem will be in the Mandarin version because the past events I used to attend back in my high school days the song was in Mandarin. Lucky I manage to get the beat right.
The three speakers give us students and working adults alike on the conception of kamma and three traditions of Buddhism practices. We also have a 45-minute lunch break. When I'm about to re-enter the hall, KC, who is the sound-tech guy tells me that the next session won't be using any slides. He suggests me to sit in front.
The fun part is the Q & A session because the speakers get very interesting questions from the audience especially the students. My question get picked! I'm very lucky that my question is answered.
To wrap up the session, we say a little line of the merits and finally a group photo. Of course, we take selfies as well! It's an amazing experience! I can't wait for the next one 
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