challenges ahead

It has been 10 days since i updated this blog, being busy lately with all gakkai activities, attending meetings, preparing for discussion meet. Knowing about the 31 August Merdeka Event held by the government had invited SGM in performing, i got so excited, that once again i can gather with all the youth members and arm link in arm to face all obstacles and present a high spirit performance. Then on Tuesday, i receive a call by Chin Yen on asking me whether i am interested in becoming the group PIC for this event. After thinking and balancing about my trip to KK and this, i decided to become PIC. It is because I know, through this activities, as i challenge myself in all forms, i am going to grow stronger, building a solid foundation in faith and doing my own human revolution. Last December, i am the main PIC for JD camp, and also attended the Akademeia training camp and exchange meet. I believe this time, I am going to train up myself in encouraging members and together challenge our weakness in making this event a success and creating history once more. Preparing ourself for the coming 2010 National Cultural Festival.

Then Thursday i attended the first PIC meeting and we started training. This time around we are going to do our SGM famous Gymnastic again. it will be a big challenge and we need a lot of support from our daimoku. Time limit is also a big challenge as we only have 2 months to train before the actual performance. Taking up this challenge and mission, we are going to persevere and conquering this mountain! The government had arrange us being the highlight and the final performance of the night, representing our current PM, Dato Seri Abdullah, showcasing the growth and development of Malaysia. This had proven that through our efforts in contributing to the country to promote peace through culture and education in all these years has gain recognition from the public and government, that they trust us and giving us this honor. Then, i had also able to get 2 soka friends and a member to participate in such event. Creating history once more, just like Citrawarna, Commonwealth Games and SEA games.

Gymnastic in Renaissance of Peace - 2nd World Peace Grand Cultural Festival in Japan, 1983

"Because you are still young, you , the youth, have boundless possibilities; you can do anything you set your mind on.If you let this precious time pass by, idly frittering your days away or letting fear and insecurity hold you back, you will be the one to lose out in the end. I hope that you will lead a youth of undying value and boldly write the history of kosen-rufu with the heart of a lion king. That is the true path of Soka youth... A Buddhist sutra states:' if you want to understand what results will manifested in the future, look at the causes that exist in the present.' (WND-1, pg279) Mr Toda said, ' our present struggles ill be decided by youth. Our future struggles will also be decided by Youth.' Youth are the ones who create history in every age. None are stronger or happier than those who deeply resolve to fight with the pride and awareness that they are my youthful disciples." Ikeda Sensei, in Flow 410.

Advance boldly...and put myself wholeheartedly in kosen-rufu. challenge and building a solid foundation.

nice postcards

lately i'm searching tru the net for some inspiration pictures for the kopitiam / Ipoh restaurant that a client me to design. Then i found this very nice Malaysia's postcard posted by someone who bought them from KLCC. These postcards are interesting in its theme. Hightlighting the colourful life of the olden times of Malaysia. the shops, kopitiam, street vendors, the people, brining back the memories of our childhood. Reminding us of journey of our 50 years of independence.

A very funny 'Far Far Away'

Went to watch Shrek the 3rd with Kevin & Bing yesterday night. Wow, the movie is extremely funny...you will laugh from beginning to the end. remember the scene where the king die for 3 times before he actually die. Pinocchio, Ginger Breadman, Charming, princesses and Merlin are my favourites. Not forgetting Donkey and Puss. And Prince Charming's stage performance at the end are very amazing together with the special effects. It successfully capture the humour and making each character stands out throughout the movie. Each movies is getting better than the previous one. Nice, very nice.

The animation technique has obviously improved. The movement, skin tone and lightings are very real., making the characters acting like real actors and the facial expression is nicely done. One of the must watch movies in 2007.


Coming up, waiting for...
Ratatouille, Transformers, Fantastic 4 the Rise of the Silver Surfer, Harry Potter, Surf Up (maybe)...

Unexpected benefit

This few days have been busy with Gakkai meetings and duties. After becoming a leader, responsibilities are getting heavier, more things to worry about -- members and the future of Gakkai. However, i feel amazing for living a fulfilled life everyday, doing something ..creating values each day. i admit that last time i use to be afraid or do very care of how people judge or look at me. Thinking about it is silly. If we pour our hearts into whatever is correct and being passionate about it. we doesn't need to care about what people think.
Last Saturday i had actually chanted 3 hrs during the youth marathon chanting. Felt extremely great after that, setting goals and renewing my vows. Coming back from the Ceremony of the Air, i can really feel the positive life force that just can't be describe.
I had high hopes for Youth members in Malaysia and KL. I will do my best to encourage them and also shakubuku my friends, as Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism is truly Mystic ( 妙 ).

然后在星期天， 参加了新干部学习会。 感受很多。在次看回SGM的历史和前辈们的奋斗，再次激励我真的，真的要为全人类和真诚的会友们的幸福而像师匠般舍命地付出。学会真的是全世界最温暖的家。全部会友跟随着大圣人的教义，先生的指导，目标和期盼， 为世界和平，广宣流布的大愿，奋勇前进。互相关心和鼓励，无论你到世界的任何角落， 不同种族不同肤色，会友们以尊重每一个人的最高及伟大哲学，跨越一切困难和物名，为世界人的幸福奋斗。就因为每一个人都是佛， 是NMHRGK 的当体。会友们的真诚与真心的付出，是世界上的所有的宝物无法取代的。每次这都会感动到我，而令我更积极的奋斗下去。我真的很希望可以和我身边的人分享御本尊的力量和学会这美妙的团体。

最令我意想不到的是昨天我去了原本定在星期六晚上在R3 Setapak Center 的站岗，因开少年部会儿没去了，改为星期天。我又带了Sai Yong 去。当时在SC 是有Academy R （KTAR students which are members) 的会议。散会后， 一位女子部 （Pei Ling) 就和SaiYong 谈天，正等着另一名男子部去看 Musical Cheng Lock. Tan Cheng Lock 的舞台剧。在Istana Budaya. 她有很多免费票， 因为她的舞蹈团有份参与。结果我就三心两意的跟着他们去。但是因为是要站岗而只穿了短裤和一件又旧又大件的polo Shirt。PeiLing 连忙向她的housemate，另一名男子部借了条jeans. 结果就这样踏入Istana Budaya. 好尴尬哦。一向来很注重重要场合打扮的我， 竟然穿成这样到Istana Budaya!? 我也无法接受，但为了看舞台剧，还是硬着头皮去了。所以我不应该这么在乎别人怎么看我。

当晚的表演总算不错，讲述 Tun Tan Cheng Lock 的故事和大马独立前的历史。 日本攻击和欺负人民的那一幕，令我深深感受到当时的痛苦。还有最感人的就是有几夫妇因被英军怀疑是共产党而孩子们被带走， 叫苦连天。场面凄惨，而那妈妈也因悲伤过度而死了。他们的演技抢完了主角们的光。而Louisa Choeng 的鸡婆管家角色非常搞笑。故事有点闷而节奏控制也很怪，前半部就谈情说爱， 后半部则紧张，不过还好。歌曲方面就别提了。整个表演没太大的惊喜及创意上的突破。 不过演员们，舞蹈员们都很落力演出和工作人员也付出很多心血， 是非常有诚意的舞台剧，令我们回忆起我国独立前的生活和历史。

beautiful scenery from Redang

capturing the beautiful moments of the wonders of nature. Feeling the magnificent creation of the universe. It is breathless and are beyond words to describe . . .


these few pictures were taken during my trip to Pulau Redang last year on the morning we are leaving back to KL. The sunrise are amazing. I like to call this picture ' phoenix that rises in the dawn '. if you look closer,you can see the phoenix's head and both wings. Its wings are in in two colours, one in golden feathers and the other in glide through the sky creating wonderful image.

The lion king roars on stage

This is the show that anyone MUST see in their lifetime. it is the most amazing musical in the history. Bringing you into Africa. this year mark the 10th anniversary and until today, all theater and tours are still full and have to booked in advance. I still haven't got the chance to see this musical. One day, one day will come...

the artistic designs, costumes and engineered puppets is amazing. Merging the actors with the animal, creating a duality performance that is humane with animal characteristics. My favourite had to be the cheetah. It movement is amazingly real with swiftness of a cat. It inspires me to pursuit my dream as an interior designer and stage designer.