BISDS infoleaflet 2016

Buddhist Institute Sunday Dhamma School (BISDS) Est. 1929

“PANNA UDAPADI” WISDOM APPEARED Buddhist Institute Sunday Dhamma School (BISDS) Buddhist Maha Vihara, 123 Jalan Berhala Brickfields, Off Jalan Tun Sambanthan 50470 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03 – 2274 1141 Fax: 03 – 2273 2570 Websites www.bisds.org www.facebook.com/groups/bisds Email: info@bisds.org

INFORMATION (FOR NON-MUSLIMS ONLY)

BISDS Relocation Buddhist Institute Sunday Dhamma School (BISDS) has been relocated to make way for the building extension and renovation works on its school building at the Buddhist Maha Vihara.

For 2016, BISDS will be operating at the premises of the Global Indian International School (GIIS) at Lorong Abdul Samad in Brickfields less than 400 m away. (please refer to the location map and photo below) School will be a single session from 9.30 am - 12 noon.

For any enquiry please call Bro. Roger at 03-22741141

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Global Indian International School (GIIS)

INTRODUCTION Buddhist Institute Sunday Dhamma School (BISDS) was established in 1929 under Sasana Abhiwurdhi Wardhana Society (SAWS) with an enrolment of 12 Sinhala children who studied Dhamma under the tutelage of Ven M Dhammadassi Thera, the then incumbent Bhikku of the vihara.

Classes were held under the Bodhi Tree.

The late Ven. Dr K Sri Dhammananda Thero’s arrival in 1953 marked the rapid expansion of the BISDS. Many prominent Sangha members were appointed as school principals. Training programmes and activities for staff members, parents and students were organised with the help of staff volunteers.

Today, BISDS has become a premier institute for the dissemination of Buddha Dhamma. Providing a rich Dhamma experience for students both young and old, we wish to develop Dhamma inspired Buddhists who contributes to the growth of Buddhism in the Klang Valley and throughout the country.

VISION To be the leading centre in the education and dissemination of Buddha Dhamma MISSION To be the centre of choice for the learning of Buddha Dhamma MOTTO “Panna Udapadi” means Wisdom Appeared OBJECTIVES o To provide students with a comprehensive Buddhist education based on the Pali Canon o To motivate lay people to become Dhamma teachers by providing them with on-going training programmes o To provide assistance to other Sunday Dhamma Schools.

REGISTRATION We accept students aged 6 years to adults. Student registration is conducted twice a year during the months of May and September. Registration is also available at the front counter of the Buddhist Maha Vihara office during office hours on weekdays.

Admission is open to all non-Muslims and is free of charge. However, an administration fee is applicable during enrolment for the processing of an identification tag and library card. In addition students are required to purchase the school attire and books relevant to the level they are attending.

SCHOOL TERM The Sunday School follows the academic terms of the Government schools. Please refer to our calendar of events in our website.

School operating hours School hours are from 9.30 a.m. to 12 noon every Sunday unless announced otherwise.

CLASSES MAIN STREAM (English) CLASSES AGE Vakkali 7 years Sivali 8 years Yasa 9 years Upali 10 years Ananda 11 years Revata 12 years Subhuti 13 years Mahinda 14 years Tissa 15 years Moggallana 16 years ORIENTATION STREAM (English) CLASSES AGE Rahula 6 years Nanda 7 – 8 years Cunda 9 – 12 years Meghiya 13 - 16 years

MANDARIN STREAM CLASSES Khema Uppalavanna Patacara Sakula

AGE 6-8 years 9-10years 11-12 years 13-16 years

YOUTH GROUP Students from 17 - 25 years of age can join the BISDS youth group.

ADULT CLASSES Sariputta Sanghamitta

English Mandarin

LIBRARY Library hours:

9.30 am – 12 noon

ATTENDANCE Students who are absent for 3 consecutive Sundays will be removed from the register and are required to reregister at the next registration exercise unless prior notice of their absence have been given.

PROMOTION This is based on the age of the students and at the discretion of the School administration.

EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS Parents/Staff/Students are encouraged to sit for Y.M.B.A. Examination (Colombo, Sri Lanka) and the M.B.E. (Malaysian Buddhist Examination).

Classes are organised to prepare staff & students for these examinations.

ATTIRE Students and staff members are required to wear the BISDS T-shirt and name-tag. Long white pants are worn for special religious occasions. Sleeveless shirts and short pants or short skirts are discouraged.

RULES AND REGULATIONS All students and staff members must abide by the BISDS rules and regulations.

OTHER ACTIVITIES SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Extra curricular activities are organized to cater to special interests such as Board Games and Music Band.

TEACHERS & STAFF RECRUITMENT We welcome devotees, parents and guardians to contribute voluntary services at the BISDS. Training programmes will be provided before enlisting volunteers into the Sunday School. Please register your interest by providing your names and contact details to the staff at the information counter.

BISDS ORGANISATION CHART School Principal Personal Assistant

Sangha Members

Executive Committee Projects Welfare

Administration • • • •

Youth Treasurer

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Info/Security Registration Puja Refreshment

Teaching & Curriculum Syllabus Resource Examination Library Training Recruitment

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IT/COMM Publications Website

Student Affairs Secretary

MAY THE BLESSINGS OF THE TRIPLE GEM BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS