Go Chen Xi Go...

Yoooo guys...

Thank God It's Friday (TGIF)... hahhaa... in fact we should be thankful everyday, not just Friday.

Anyway, in case some of you guys are not yet aware, Chen Xi team will be tag-teaming with the Batam team for the next major INLA Festivals in 2009. This time round, you guys will have the chance to travel all the way to BEIJING. Remember all the buzz and the dazzle from the recent Olympics?

So for those of you who are physically fit and have the PASSION for dancing, this is your MOMENT!!! To yourself, you will benefit from the physical and rigorous tuning of your body. Most importantly, you guys will have the chance to be Maitreya ambassador, showcasing what a Maitreya youth is like. One that exhibits youthfulness, hope and desire to bring joy to others.

Dr George (President of VSS), has this to comment about the recent dance performance:

"We live in a meat-eating world, with meat consumption on the rise. Indeed, at most events I attend, whether they be wedding dinners, graduations, or events for my professional work, I'm surrounded by non-vegetarian food. Thus, it's always a pleasure to attend an event with exclusively vegetarian food, especially when the food is so tasty and varied. I was especially impressed by the large quantities of salad and fresh fruit.

Also, at most events I attend, the programme consists solely of speakers with the occasional video. Thus, it was such a pleasure to see the live dance performances by the young people from Batam and Singapore. The performances electrified the audience and thoroughly proved to any doubters that vegetarians can be full of energy. The enriching themes are the dances were especially inspiring. My only regret is that I missed the other live performances because I had to rush off to attend a Vegetarian Society (Singapore) meeting."

Be bold! Respond to your inner calling and take part in the audition! Here is the details:

Date/time : Sat, 01 Nov 08/ 5.30-8-00pm
Venue : HomeTeamNS-JOM @ Balestier
31 Ah Hood Road
Singapore 329979

Go Chen Xi Go... Make XG proud... Make Singapore Tao proud...

Asian Vegetarian Congress 2009 - Calling for Volunteer

For those who were there last Sunday, we heard how Dr. George explained passionately about the need for us to change our diet to become a Vegetarian, from a non-Buddhist point of view.

Over the years, International Vegetarian Union (IVU) has been working together with regional Vegetarian Societies (such as Indonesian Vegetarian Society (IVS used to be known as KVMI) and Vegetarian Society of Singapore (VSS)) in organizing Asian Vegetarian Congress. In November 2009, the Congress will be held in Batam - Indonesia. There will be a close cooperation between IVS and VSS. Herewith, VSS has requested 5 volunteers to help with the language interpretation / translation task.

The Congress gives an excellent opportunity for IVS to show the world what vegetarianism means in Indonesia. A bigger event awaits in 2010 as it will be for the very first time that the International Vegetarian Congress will be held in Indonesia. Many more volunteers will be needed till then.

As fellow vegetarians, we should help our friends both in VSS and IVS when they need us. For those of you who are well-versed in English/Indonesian languages, your help will make a difference and essential to the success of the event.

PS: For info only to those interested, here is a link to Tc Susianto's recent interview with IVU. Over the years, Tc Susianto has been passionately promoting vegetarian lifestyle and has convinced many to change their diets. http://www.ivu.org/news/online/interviews/susianto.html

Twinkle twinkle little stars... How I wonder what you are... Up above the world so high... Like a diamond in the sky

Remember the times when we look up the night sky and the start counting the twinkling stars? Those moments are so magical and we feel as if we are so minute, living in the embrace of Mother Nature.

Here is a beautiful number that was featured in our recent anniversary celebration. Great job to Eddy & Power for the duet performance!!!

Enjoy... and... Feel free to post your comments...

It is only the beginning

30 years...

This is not the ending chapter of our history. BUT... This is only the beginning of a new chapter. In life, we take on more responsibility and hold more accountable in what we are doing as we grow older. This is also true for XG.

There is so much more to do and many more goals (set by Hao Che Da Di and all our founding fathers) that we have yet to accomplish. Everyone of you play an important role in shaping the future of XG and Tao propagation in Singapore.

This year, for the very first time in the history of Singapore Tao development, our FT is organizing a health screening exercise. We have opened up this event for all so that you may invite your friends, relatives or colleagues to participate. Help us reach the goal of 60 participants to make this event possible. You can register by replying to this blog or drop a line to ixingguang@yahoo.com.

Remember, ask not what FT can do for you, but ask what you can do for FT

30th Anniversary - Opening Special

Spread the Words of Lord Maitreya

Online blogging for Tao brothers and sisters?

Yes, you are right. It's time to blog everything about life and self-cultivation. Share with us your interesting life stories. It could be anything. It could be those moments that touches your inner heart when you go to the grocery stores. Or... It could be those bitter but essential lessons about life.

Feel free to express your thoughts and opinions (responsibly). Together, let us put to practice Maitreya's teachings and make self-cultivation an intrinsic part of our lives.

With Maitreya's Love