Kabar Gembira ~ Kursus Intensif: Buddha Abhidhamma "The Ultimate Science"

[Lily W]

Kalyana-Mitta terkasih...

Beberapa saat lalu, sempat ada pertanyaan tentang literatur Abhidhamma;
saya pernah merekomendasikan buku Buddha Abhidhamma "The Ultimate
Science", kaya dari Dr Mehm Tin Mon. Entah masih ingat atau lupa; yang
pasti, kita dapat kesempatan bagus ~ karena beliau akan datang ke Jakarta,
buka kelas kursus intensif untuk membedah buku tersebut. Jika
kondisinya pas; diharapkan ½ dari isi buku tersebut akan dibahas dari 14 Mei ~
23 Mei 2008. Kursus akan disampaikan dengan Bahasa Inggris, dan ada
penerjemahan.
Untuk efisiensi dan efektifitas kursus; diharapkan peserta berkenan
untuk mendownload softcopy buku Buddha Abhidhamma "The Ultimate Science",
dari: http://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/abhidhaultsci.pdf. Dengan
demikian, peserta sudah memiliki gambaran akan apa yg akan dibahas (setelah
membaca buku tersebut); serta bisa mempersiapkan pertanyaan sebelum
kursus dilaksanakan.
Kursus akan dilaksanakan di:

Graha Dharma Sukha (Vihara Pluit Dharma Sukha)
Jl Pluit Permai I, No: 26
Jakarta Utara
Telp: (021)-6660.5358 & 660.2725

Jadul sementara (artinya, mungkin ada waktu/jam yang digeser):
      Tgl 14 Mei, Rabu
     ~ 19:00-21:30
     
      Tgl 15 Mei, Kamis
     ~ 19:00-21:30
     
      Tgl 16 Mei, Jumat
     ~ 19:00-21:30
     
      Tgl 17 Mei, Sabtu
     ~ 17:00-19:30
     
      Tgl 18 Mei, Minggu
     ~ 17:00-19:30
     
      Tgl 19 Mei, Senin
     ~ 19:00-21:30
     
      Tgl 20 Mei, Selasa*
     ~ 17:00-19:30
     
      Tgl 21 Mei, Rabu
     ~ 19:00-21:30
     
      Tgl 22 Mei, Kamis
     ~ 19:00-21:30
     
      Tgl 23 Mei, Jumat
     ~ 19:00-21:30
     

Hari Tri Suci Vesakha

Untuk pendaftaran, bisa kirimkan SMS kepada:
08178.RONNY(6669)
08178.YUWEI(98934)
Dengan mencantumkan:
~ Kata sandi: DAFTAR ABHIDHAMMA
~ Nama lengkap
~ Alamat/domisili, &
~ No telepon CDMA/PSTN...
Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, bisa hubungi telepon:
Ronny: (021)-9226.4799
Yu-Wei: (021)-9289.5758

Beberapa hal mengenai sosok Dr Mehm Tin Mon, saya kutip sebagai
berikut:
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Dr Mehm Tin Mon, BScHons, MSc, PhD

  a.. Saddhamma Jotikadhaja (Adviser to the Ministry of Religious
Affairs, Union of Myanmar)
  b.. Professor of International Theravada Buddhist Missionary
University
  c.. President of the Central Buddhist Association of Universities and
Institutes in Yangon
  d.. President of International Pa-Auk Forest Buddha Sasana Centres

Was born in Kamawet Village, Mudon Township, Mon State; Burma, on 13th
January, 1934. His parents were U Yaw In and Daw Sein Tan who were
devout Buddhists. They belonged to the Mon race and made their living by
farming.

LATAR BELAKANG PENDIDIKAN

Mehm Tin Mon attended Kamawet Primary School and Mudon State High
School where he topped his class every year. He passed the High School
Leaving Examination in 1951 with distinctions in Mathematics and General
Science. He also passed the Matriculation Examination in the same year
from the first division with distinction in Mathematics.

He joined the University of Yangon in 1951. In the Intermediate
Examination held in 1953, he scored the highest marks in Mathematics and
Chemistry, and he was awarded the University Hoe Wah Kain Gold Medal as well
as the University Scholarship. In the Bachelor of Science Examination
held in 1955, he stood first with distinctions in Physics, Chemistry
and Pure Mathematics. Again he was awarded a University gold medal called
Esoof Bimiah Gold Medal. In 1956 he passed the B.Sc. Honours
Examination in Chemistry with flying colours and a third University gold medal
called U Shwe Lay Gold Medal was awarded to him.

In 1957 he went to the United States of America to study at the
University of Illinois on a State Scholarship sponsored by the Government of
the Union of Myanmar. Here also he was awarded the University Fellowship
for two consecutive years for his outstanding scholastic record. He
gained the Master of Science Degree in1958 and the Doctorate Degree in
1960. He also won membership to Phi Lambaa Upsilon Society and Sigma Xi
Society.

KARIR DAN DEDIKASI

He served his country for more than 36 years from 1956 to 1992 working
as Lecturer and Head of Department of Chemistry in several Institutes
and finally as Professor of Chemistry in the University of Mawlamyine
(Moulmein). He retired from Professorship on December 1, 1992. During his
service to the State, he headed the Buddhist Association of the
Institute of Medicine (I), the Buddhist Association of the Institute of
Education and the Buddhist Association of Mawlamyine University. He also
served as Secretary and later as President of the Central Buddhist
Association of Universities and Institutes in Yangon from 1983 to 1986. He
succeeded in raising funds and building the beautiful two-storey
Dhammayone (Community Hall for religious purposes) and the sacred Shrine
(Pagoda) in the University of Mawlamyine. Dr. Tin Mon also excelled in
religious examinations. He stood first in the Abhidhamma Examination (Ordinary
Level) in 1981. He also stood first in the Abhidhamma Examination
(Honours Level) in 1983. Again in 1984 he stood first in the Visuddhi Magga
Examination. These examinations are held annually in Myanmar by the
Department of Religious Affairs.

Dr. Tin Mon has written over thirty books on education as well as on
Buddhism. He travelled throughout Myanmar deliverng lectures on Buddhism
and conducting short intensive classes of Abhidhamma. He was awarded
the title of Saddhamma Jotakadhaja by the Government of the Union of
Myanfliat in 1994 for his outstanding contribution to the propagation of
Buddhism. Dr. Tin Mon was appointed as an Adviser to the Ministry of
Religious Affairs on August 1, 1993, and he has been serving the State in
this capacity ever since.

In year 2002, 2003 and 2004, Dr. Mehm Tin Mon has given lectures on
Buddha Abhidhamma in Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfield, Kuala Lumpur and
in Subang Jaya Buddhist Association, Selangor. There were 150 students
attending his lectures in each venue.

In year 2006 month of April-May, Dr. Mehm Tin Mon had successfully
conducted the Buddha Abhidhamma Class (Part 1) at the Burmese Buddhist
Temple (Singapore) with the attendance of 150 students. The same year, in
October/November, he also successfully conducted the Buddha Abhidhamma
Class (Part 2) at Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery with attendance of 150
students.
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Nampaknya beliau paling intens mengajar di Malaysia yah. Artinya ini
merupakan kali pertamanya di Indonesia. Baik di Malaysia maupun
Singapura; pesertanya boleh dibilang sangat fantastis: 150 peserta. Bagaimana
dengan di sini; kita akan lihat saja nantinya.
Bagi para Kalyana-Mitta yang meyakini ini sebagai hal baik; mohon
berkenan untuk share informasi ini kepada kerabat, rekan, saudara/i
se-Dhamma, maupun simpatisan lain yang mungkin akan bisa memperoleh manfaat
dari kegiatan ini. Baik melalui forum, milis, maupun japri ~ dengan
demikian kita turut mengkondisikan vipaka baik berbuah pada mereka berpotensi
menerima materi Abhidhamma.

Beberapa kutipan yang disampaikan oleh Dr Mehm Tin Mon:
~ "Not to worry and everyone will understand the Abhidhamma very
quickly." ~
~ "It is indeed a very profound and scientific teaching of the Buddha.
  It explains all the discourses of the Buddha very clearly in terms of
Ultimate Realities.  Actually, we all can understand all the teachings
of the Buddha very vividly in depth only when we can grasp the essence
of Buddha Abhidhamma.  To understand the teachings of the Buddha in
depth is the most beneficial thing in life."  He calls Abhidhamma
knowledge, the most valuable knowledge in life. ~

Jika kita lihat; menurut beliau: selain ini merupakan pengetahuan yang
paling bermanfaat untuk dimengerti (dan untuk dipraktikkan, tentunya)
dalam kehidupan ini. Ternyata tidak se-momok yang selama ini
di-gossip-kan dalam komunitas Buddhis sendiri.
Waktu beliau di sini cukup lama; ini saat yang tepat ~ jika ada yang
selama ini "merasa" atau berpikir dengan keraguan tentang Abhidhamma:
~ Apakah Abhidhamma sabda original dari Sang Buddha?; atau
~ Abhidhamma teoritis belaka, non-praktikal; atau
~ Abhidhamma mengganggu praktik bhavana (Vipassana); atau
~ Abhidhamma semata² untuk level spesific (rohaniwan saja); atau
~ Menurut rohaniwan tertentu: jangan belajar Abhidhamma, dll...
Nah, saatnya yang paling tepat untuk bisa berdiskusi langsung. Jika
sungkan alias enggan untuk bertanya langsung; bahkan mungkin, kita bisa
mohon waktu dari beliau untuk diskusi secara pribadi di luar kursus. Saya
yakin, beliau yang begitu dedikatif untuk mengembangkan Buddha Dhamma;
akan mendanakan waktu dan seiisi pengetahuan yang ada...

Anumodana akan daya-upaya dari Sdr Charles Hardono (dan rekan² lain)
serta Vihara Dharma Sukha Pluit yang merealisasikan event mulia ini.

Muditacittena,

G u n a s a r o

[Sumedho]

wah, kalah cepet nih

[Mr. Wei]

Wah di Vihara saya nih, harus datang sebisa mungkin  .

Ada yg bentrok ama talkshow di Dhammacakka gak ya?

[Lily W]

Dr Mehm Tin Mon adalah doktor dan juga ahli Abhidhamma yang sangat dihormati di Myanmar.

[Lily W]

Dengan Muditacittena, saya menginfokan kabar baik ini...



Penulis buku Buddha Abhidhamma "Ultimate Science", yaitu Dr Mehm Tin
Mon, BScHons, MSc, PhD akan hadir di Jakarta dan selama ± selama 10 hari
akan memberikan kursus intensif untuk membedah isi buku tersebut.
Selama ini kita tahu bahwa; baik itu materi, wadah, maupun kesempatan untuk
mengenal dan belajar Abhidhamma sungguh terbatas di Indonesia. Nah,
kali ini merupakan kesempatan/berkah bagi kita untuk, selain belajar
mengenal juga dibina langsung oleh penulis bukunya. Free of charge alias
gratis... malah dikasih kesempatan untuk berdana (kusala-kamma)...

Sekilas mengenai sosok Dr Mehm Tin Mon, BScHons, MSc, PhD (saya kutip
langsung):

Was born in Kamawet Village, Mudon Township, Mon State; Burma, on 13th
January, 1934. His parents were U Yaw In and Daw Sein Tan who were
devout Buddhists. They belonged to the Mon race and made their living by
farming.



GELAR DAN JABATAN
  a.. Saddhamma Jotikadhaja (Adviser to the Ministry of Religious
Affairs, Union of Myanmar)
  b.. Professor of International Theravada Buddhist Missionary
University
  c.. President of the Central Buddhist Association of Universities and
Institutes in Yangon
  d.. President of International Pa-Auk Forest Buddha Sasana Centres





LATAR BELAKANG PENDIDIKAN



Mehm Tin Mon attended Kamawet Primary School and Mudon State High
School where he topped his class every year. He passed the High School
Leaving Examination in 1951 with distinctions in Mathematics and General
Science. He also passed the Matriculation Examination in the same year
from the first division with distinction in Mathematics.



He joined the University of Yangon in 1951. In the Intermediate
Examination held in 1953, he scored the highest marks in Mathematics and
Chemistry, and he was awarded the University Hoe Wah Kain Gold Medal as well
as the University Scholarship. In the Bachelor of Science Examination
held in 1955, he stood first with distinctions in Physics, Chemistry
and Pure Mathematics. Again he was awarded a University gold medal called
Esoof Bimiah Gold Medal. In 1956 he passed the B.Sc. Honours
Examination in Chemistry with flying colours and a third University gold medal
called U Shwe Lay Gold Medal was awarded to him.



In 1957 he went to the United States of America to study at the
University of Illinois on a State Scholarship sponsored by the Government of
the Union of Myanmar. Here also he was awarded the University Fellowship
for two consecutive years for his outstanding scholastic record. He
gained the Master of Science Degree in1958 and the Doctorate Degree in
1960. He also won membership to Phi Lambaa Upsilon Society and Sigma Xi
Society.





KARIR DAN DEDIKASI



He served his country for more than 36 years from 1956 to 1992 working
as Lecturer and Head of Department of Chemistry in several Institutes
and finally as Professor of Chemistry in the University of Mawlamyine
(Moulmein). He retired from Professorship on December 1, 1992. During his
service to the State, he headed the Buddhist Association of the
Institute of Medicine (I), the Buddhist Association of the Institute of
Education and the Buddhist Association of Mawlamyine University. He also
served as Secretary and later as President of the Central Buddhist
Association of Universities and Institutes in Yangon from 1983 to 1986. He
succeeded in raising funds and building the beautiful two-storey
Dhammayone (Community Hall for religious purposes) and the sacred Shrine
(Pagoda) in the University of Mawlamyine. Dr. Tin Mon also excelled in
religious examinations. He stood first in the Abhidhamma Examination (Ordinary
Level) in 1981. He also stood first in the Abhidhamma Examination
(Honours Level) in 1983. Again in 1984 he stood first in the Visuddhi Magga
Examination. These examinations are held annually in Myanmar by the
Department of Religious Affairs.



Dr. Tin Mon has written over thirty books on education as well as on
Buddhism. He travelled throughout Myanmar deliverng lectures on Buddhism
and conducting short intensive classes of Abhidhamma. He was awarded
the title of Saddhamma Jotakadhaja by the Government of the Union of
Myanfliat in 1994 for his outstanding contribution to the propagation of
Buddhism. Dr. Tin Mon was appointed as an Adviser to the Ministry of
Religious Affairs on August 1, 1993, and he has been serving the State in
this capacity ever since.




In year 2002, 2003 and 2004, Dr. Mehm Tin Mon has given lectures on
Buddha Abhidhamma in Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfield, Kuala Lumpur and
in Subang Jaya Buddhist Association, Selangor. There were 150 students
attending his lectures in each venue.



In year 2006 month of April-May, Dr. Mehm Tin Mon had successfully
conducted the Buddha Abhidhamma Class (Part 1) at the Burmese Buddhist
Temple (Singapore) with the attendance of 150 students. The same year, in
October/November, he also successfully conducted the Buddha Abhidhamma
Class (Part 2) at Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery with attendance of 150
students.





Beberapa kutipan yang disampaikan oleh Dr Mehm Tin Mon:
~ "Not to worry and everyone will understand the Abhidhamma very
quickly." ~
~ "It is indeed a very profound and scientific teaching of the Buddha.
  It explains all the discourses of the Buddha very clearly in terms of
Ultimate Realities. Actually, we all can understand all the teachings
of the Buddha very vividly in depth only when we can grasp the essence
of Buddha Abhidhamma.  To understand the teachings of the Buddha in
depth is the most beneficial thing in life."  He calls Abhidhamma
knowledge, the most valuable knowledge in life. ~

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Kursus ini akan dilaksanakan di:
Graha Dharma Sukha (Vihara Pluit Dharma Sukha)
Jl Pluit Permai I, No: 26
Jakarta Utara
Telp: (021)-6660.5358 & 660.2725

Pendaftaran via SMS:
08178.RONNY(6669)
08178.YUWEI(98934)
Dengan mencantumkan:
~ Kata sandi: DAFTAR ABHIDHAMMA
~ Nama lengkap
~ Email
~ Alamat/domisili, &
~ No telepon CDMA/PSTN...

Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, bisa hubungi telepon:
Ronny: (021)-9226.4799
Yu-Wei: (021)-9289.5758

Ini sungguh kesempatan baik yang langka bagi kita semua; jangan lah
disia²kan... Jika pun Anda sendiri tidak bisa hadir ~ saya sangat berharap
& memohon kedermawanannya untuk bersedia mewartakan ini kepada pihak
lain: kerabat, sahabat, rekan kerja, komunitas Buddhis, maupun
simpatisan, atau sekolah dan kampus; cetiya dan vihara. Jika Anda ikut milis
yang berkaitan dgn Buddhis; mohonlah info ini di share. Dengan demikian,
juga sudah merealisasikan kamma baik sebagai pengkondisi pihak lain
untuk bisa belajar Abhidhamma.
Jika Anda adalah pengurus cetiya, vihara, KMB, maupun organisasi apapun
~ ini merupakan kesempatan baik bagi para aktivis untuk terlibat dalam
kursus ini. Pembedahan materi Abhidhamma di Indonesia sangat langka;
padahal, pokok pembahasannya merupakan hal² essensiil dari Buddhisme itu
sendiri. Kapan lagi ada kesempatan ini, kita semua tidak pernah akan
tahu, kan? Gratis... bukan pelatihan yang ratusan atau jutaan Rupiah ~
bisa kita bandingkan sendiri manfaat materi yang diperoleh...

Kursus akan dibawakan dalam Bahasa Inggris dan akan disertai dengan
penerjemahan dalam Bahasa Indonesia. Jadi tidak perlu kuatir akan isu
komunikasi. Sebagai tips; Anda bisa download softcopy dari buku Buddha
Abhidhamma "Ultimate Science" di:
http://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/abhidhaultsci.pdf. Dengan demikian,
Anda sudah memiliki gambaran sebelum kursus dimulai; bahkan bisa siapkan
daftar pernyataan dari materi yang sudah dibaca tersebut, sehingga
kursus menjadi lebih efektif dan efisien...

Jadual kursusnya adalah sebagai berikut:
      Tgl 14 Mei, Rabu
     ~ 19:00-21:30
     
      Tgl 15 Mei, Kamis
     ~ 19:00-21:30
     
      Tgl 16 Mei, Jumat
     ~ 19:00-21:30
     
      Tgl 17 Mei, Sabtu
     ~ 17:00-21:30
     
      Tgl 18 Mei, Minggu
     ~ 17:00-21:30
     
      Tgl 19 Mei, Senin
     ~ 19:00-21:30
     
      Tgl 20 Mei, Selasa*
     ~ 17:00-21:30
     
      Tgl 21 Mei, Rabu
     ~ 19:00-21:30
     
      Tgl 22 Mei, Kamis
     ~ 19:00-21:30
     
      Tgl 23 Mei, Jumat
     ~ 19:00-21:30
     


Selasa adalah Hari Saya Tri Suci Vesakha

NB: tidak bosan²nya, saya mengingatkan lagi... mohon kesediaannya untuk
berpartisipasi dengan forward berita ini kepada pihak lain. Mulai
lihat address book Anda & pilih yang cocok untuk menerima info ini.
Masukkan ke milis & forum; maupun SMS lah mereka yang mungkin memerlukan info
ini. Anumodana yang tulus akan kebaikan Anda semua...



Sukhi Hotu,

Gunasaro FANG

[Lily W]

Dear friends in the Dhamma....

Ini adalah kesempatan langka. Jika ada waktu yang memungkinkan untuk turut serta, segeralah atur-atur waktu untuk mengikutinya.

[Mr. Wei]

Saya uda daftar langsung sih di Dharma Sukha nya.
Semoga karma baik kita mengkondisikan kita bertemu dengan Dr. Mehm Tin Mon dan mendapatkan pengetahuan dari Beliau.

[Lily W]

Yup...semoga kamma baik kita berbuah...semoga kondisi kita bisa pas di hari H nya...sadhu..sadhu...sadhu....

[Mr. Wei]

Pulangnya kemaleman neh, buat anak SMA

Tapi seru juga neh pembahasannya, cuma mungkin karena habis sepulang sekolah gtu gw jadi kurang konsesn (tapi pas hari pertamanya g konsen banget, karena lagi libur )

Tar sore ada lagi ya, tar jumpa lagi ci Lily

[Lily W]

Yup... nanti malam ada lagi.

Ingat...sabtu, minggu & libur mulai jam 17.00 - 21.30 ( ada break ).

Hari pertama itu hanya pemanasan doang dan sedikit materi (sekilas ttg Citta, Cetasika, Rupa & Nibbana) dan kemarin udah masuk ke materi Kamavacara citta.

Ok...dech...sampai ketemu nanti malam. Saya mau kasih buku pokok2 dasar abhidhamma ke Bro Wei biar Bro Wei bisa lebih mengerti yg di ajarkan oleh Dr. Mehm tin mon.
Semoga Bro Wei tidak bosan untuk mengikuti kursus abhidhamma ini....

Anumodana....

[Mr. Wei]

Ow iya, thanx ya buat bukunya kemarin, anumodana

Saya sih tidak bosan, sama sekali tidak, malah saya jadi tertarik banget ama Abhidhamma, tapi mungkin kendala ikut kursus ini yaitu pulang sangat malam (jam 21.30), nyampe rumah uda hampir jam 22.30, diomelin orng tua .

Iya, tapi mungkin saya besok bakal telat, karena mau pergi ke pameran (nemenin temen )

Nge-charge energy dulu buat tar malam, biar bisa konsen, hehehehe...

[Mr. Wei]

Kayaknya saya belakangan ini bakal telat neh, karena kecapean... (pulang sekolah jam 5an, nyampe rumh cuma makan mandi langsung ke Dharma Sukha, jam 10 nyampe rumah bikin pr mpe jam 12 malam... besoknya bangun jam 5 pagi, sekolah dari jam 7... weleh... lemes, hehehe...)

[Lily W]

Bro Wei...

Gpp Telat...daripada ga ikut sama sekali...
Jangan lupa minum vitamin juga...agar stamina tubuh tidak menurun...
Btw...Karena saya tiap malam pulangnya malam (jam 23)....kemarin stamina saya sempat turun (waktu kursus, sy merasa ga enak badan & pas istirahat sy buru2 minum obat) dan hari ini saya cegah dulu pake vitamin C....

Oh ya... hari ini Dr. Mehm Tin Mon akan membahas ttg CITTA VITHI (proses Pikiran secara berkesinambungan/terus menerus).

[Mr. Wei]

Iya, butuh banyak vitamin ya...
Saya kemarin tidak ikut, kecapekan, saya uda di Vihara dari jam 7 pagi sebagai panitia, lalu saya lanjutkan pada jam 2 membantu anak2 sekolah minggu merayakan waisak hingga jam 5, lalu beres2 hingga jam 6an...
Saya kecapekan

Hari ini juga, saya pulang sampai rumah dari sekolah jam 7, karena harus mengurusi Waisak sekolah saya yang akan diadakan besok (saya Ketua OSIS).

Besok saya akan datang kembali, mungkin 2 hari bolos tersebut materinya saya bisa tanya2 sama ci Lili.

Thanx

[Lily W]

Ok...silakan tanya.... anumodana...

Oh ya... Dr. Mehm Tin Mon ada kasih buku untuk di fotocopy, bukunya sbb :
1. Kamma, the real creator
2. The living & the diying
3. Visudhi Magga

Bro Wei udah pesan fotocopy buku2 tsb?