Hi. everybody!

How is everyone doing in INTEC? Hope everyone is doing fine. I am very glad to hear that the group is actively running. I mean, people, cherish the good times you have in Dharma on Campus. Most of my sweet memories in INTEC came from DOC and most of the friends I made also came from DOC.

Just like here in Michigan, most of my "friends" came from Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity, Ann Arbor Buddhist Society and Actuary Association. You will be surprised that they are closer to me than the Michigan group from Malaysia. Just like in INTEC, IE and DOC people are closer to me than ACTP people. People in IE and DOC will know that I am not a serious person and can talk a lot, maybe because they know me well, but ACTP people thought that I am quiet and reserved. See the difference????

Anyway, I would like to wish DOC all the best and may DOC continue to grow in INTEC. Maybe, next time, I should talk more about the DOC here in Umich. But things are different here. You would have to build your contacts from scratch, invite Dharma speakers, etc and there are not many Buddhists here. You wouldn't have a strong community like INTEC. So, appreciate the friendship and experience you have in DOC.

And while temple people might get overzealous on religion at times (the seniors know what I mean, right), do maintain a calm mind and don't get too overzealous. Being excited and dedicated is good, but don't be too much of a religious zealot. I am writing this down because I am quite concerned about the rising religious tension in Malaysia. I found out that there are 2 more cases of body snatching in Malaysia. I have also been reading an exclusive interview by Farish Noor in BBC on the religious conflict in Malaysia, whereby Muslim felt that the position of Islam as the official religion is threatened and non-Muslim felt that Muslims are infringing their rights. Although Buddhists are not involved in any of these conflicts, it is always good to keep a rational mind all the time. Head over religion, people!!!

Yeah, why don't send an invitation to the juniors to enable them to blog as well?

Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu! and see you next time.

P.S. How is Yi Zhi doing in Taekwando?? TOday, I was talking to Matthias about Taekwando and then we brought up the topic. It seems that all Taekwando seniors like Jien and both of us have left INTEC, so she is the only one left.....