Cherish the LOVE - The Completion

Dear guys/gals...

As we all aware, this project is to raise funds to support Chen Xi which has been working really hard to perform in Beijing. The efforts and time commitment which these Youths have put in is amazing. No words could describe how tough is the dancing practice and the amount of sweats & tears which have been flowing. Only if you are in the team, u can understand the toughness and the hard work. So, over here.. 3 big Thumbs to our Chen Xi team and Cia You Chen Xi.. We are always here to support all of you!

Yesterday marked the completion of the two days project over two saturdays starting from the valentine day. The event has been very successful. Our target is to make SGD 2,000(net profit) out of this event. I went through many calculation and it seems impossible to earn 2K out of these 2 days. but we set the target anyway.... :) And since its the first time we doing such event, there was lots of uncertain things and doubts on how to make this workable. But miracles did happened.. with the blessings of Lau Mu and Maitreya Buddha, despite all those challenges, inexperience and difficulty, the power of sincerity and all hard work put on by the team, we DID it. In fact, we did it very well. Our first day, we managed to earn $998( short of 2 bucks to hit 1K) and on 2nd day, We hit it with more than 1.6K.

In total, we make a net profit of $2.5K.. (more than our estimated target).. Absolutely amazing!

When I first went to rent a studio, i spoken to the studio owner and he was really doubt that we can get so many customers in such a short time to take studio pictures. in his experience of many years, he can only get max 3-4 groups/orders in a day. But we did more than 10 groups in one day. When I told him that we are fully booked the whole day from 11am-7pm over 2 days, He was really shocked on how can we do it (from some people with no experience).. He was really amazed on how big our team is and how great our team work we have shown... We have 5 great make up artists and hairstylists.. Despite the lack of experience, they have done a great amazing job.

None of the customers are from our Fo Tangs, and its just shown we did a great job just to get supports from outsiders. There are lots of great people out there who are willing to support these fund raising drive. Lots of feedbacks from our customers such as below : this event has been great for my family to get together; we were having so much fun and so happy; I was so excited and having so much fun taking pictures that half hour just not enough, i wish i can pose and take more pictures; Thanks for inviting us for the photoshots, my gals really enjoy themselves very much; i discovered my beauty over the make up and please tell your make up artists, they have done a great job; i am very inspired by your make up artists, and i will learn how to put on those fake lashies; and much much more other comments...

From this event, we discovered that we can bring lots of happiness and love to the outside world, getting family and friends to get together. I can really sense the happiness when those customers saw their pretty faces on the pictures.. the pose, the pictures taking and the fun over the whole process.

As for us, to see the happiness on their face and the comments they have, Its WORTH all the tiredness, the sweats and the hard work we put in. The happiness we obtained just indescribable.

But most importantly, the team has done a great job making the impossible event a BIG SUCCESS. as in Adidas ads.. Impossible is Nothing... It gives us lots of confidence that we can do anything... with Lau Mu and Maitreya Buddha blessings, with the sincerity and hardwork, everything become possible. We just proved it... So, we believe Maitreya Singapore will hit it BIG one day... with your help , commitment, contribution and team work.

Finally, this amazing project is not possible without all the great people behind the scenes. Big THANKS to Erly, HuaLi FY, Suzanne Wong &friend who has done great job as the Make up artists, Cintia, Jillian, Amy and Dewi who has helped out with make up touch up and hairstyling, Linda (schedule & event coordinators and partime treasurer), Treasurer Ya Yuan, Choreographer Iche and Shinta, Photos editors - Peh Siong San. the brochure designer and wording - Surya and Jun. The great foods contributors Jillian, Shinta and Amy, PC setup - Johaness, toys and some flower plots -Shinta, and of course lastly the moral supports given by our TCS and SiuKim TC.

Also thanks to all you who has helped out distribute the flyer to your friends........

and please forgive me if i have dropped out any names... your kind contributions are very much appreciated.

Till the next event, Thank You.. Thank You... Thank You.. :)

Lau Mu and Maitreya Buddha Bless u all....

A Home for the Digital Generation

Superpoke your Tao brothers and sisters! Digg that blog entry that inspires your life! Share as you Stumble Upon your favorite site! Send that motivational Youtube video to someone in need! Flickr photos from that Charity trip!

Indeed, those are just some of the wondrous possibilities. The Journey of Self-Cultivation and Self-Discovery is about to take on a new era. A Digital Home for the Digital generation is on its way.

The Web Team has been hard at work. We can't wait but to share the excitement with everyone. Join us as we are counting down to the launch of our new Home. (click here to go to the countdown site)

Something is brewing... Stay tune for more update!

Cherish the LOVE - We are almost there

Cherish the LOVE - the Studio Photography project entered its high gear just a few days ago. Now, 2 days away from that special day of the year, we are happy to report that we are left with only two slots for 14th February and we are FULLY-BOOKED for 21st February. To meet the overwhelming response, our volunteers have decided to put in additional efforts. We have decided to open up 2 additional morning slots for 21st February.

As of now, the remaining available slots are:

1. 14th February 2009 - 6.00PM & 6.30PM
2. 21st February 2009 - 11.00AM & 11.30AM

With all your sincere prayers, wishes and hard work, we have almost come to the end of the first part of the project. It is now time for our brothers and sisters - who volunteer to help, be it photographer, make-up artist, choreographer, scheduler etc - to finish up the job.

Yes, we are almost there. But No, work is not over yet.

Cherish the LOVE - Can you feel it?

This Saturday is the 14th February. It is one of the most anticipated time of the year.

In the west, it is a traditional day when everyone expresses their love to their loved ones. An expression that can be in many different forms - from ready-made greeting cards to personal hand-made cards, from sweet roses to sweet chocolate candies, from special heart-shaped balloon to giant postcards - the choices are endless.

This year, as we share our affection with the loved ones, we need to remember that love is not meant to be shared only between two persons. It is meant to be shared with people around us - with our parents, with our brothers and sisters, with our friends and of course with our fellow Tao brothers and sisters.

This year, we have to especially remember our brave young boys and girls in the Chen Xi team. As their preparation enters the mid-gear, it is time for us to show our love for them, our support for them. One way is to share with them some burden, in this case relieving the cost issue that is involved in their preparation.

The Studio Photography project is kicking off this Saturday and will last for two weeks. It is not too late for us to start talking to our friends, neighbors, colleagues and tell them about the exciting offer that we have. Thanks to all of you who have lent your support in spreading the news, good slots are going fast. Encourage early booking confirmation to avoid disappointment.

We are more than half-way from our goal. Would you help us meet that goal? Or even exceed it?

There is still time for everyone to do their parts. This is the least thing that we can do - to show our love to Chen Xi team - at least without burning that hole in our pockets.

As we are approaching this special occasion, can you feel that love is in the air?

A Day of Heavenly Joy

Saturday, 7th February 2009. Men and Women. Young and Old. Infants and Teenagers. Students and Professionals. Housewives and Working Adults. Tao brothers from all walks of life come together for a day of celebration - to mark the beginning of the year of the OX.



Faces beaming with smiles, joy and happiness were seen in every corner of the Holy House. Outside, the economic cloud might be dark and forecast might be gloomy. But together under the embrace of Laomu and in the Loving spirit of Buddha Maitreya, we took shelter, seek protection and guidance. As we sang the new year song (Tao version of course), wish and pray for a good year ahead, the spirit of hope and optimism infected everyone present. A testament clearly spoken by every smiling face. In youthful spirit and togetherness, everyone moved and grooved along to the tunes of Happiness to all. A rare and beautiful sight indeed - like every members of the family coming to union and enjoy everyone else's presence. The celebration culminated with the traditional Yu Sheng - the toast of prosperity, fortunes, good lucks, happiness, health and of course progression in self-cultivation.

Dr Tan reiterated that 2009 is going to be a year of great challenges and economic stumbles. In such difficult times, spirituality and religious values - that promote gracious and balanced living - becomes all the more important. No doubt, there will be job losses and we can only expect the unexpected. But that does not hinder one from living out each day happily. One just need to be modest, content and re-look at the meaning and purpose of life. That is the spirit of Buddha Maitreya. That is the spirit of cultivation.

For a day, we felt and experienced Heavenly Joy. Take example from the OX. Let us all work hard for our families, society and country.