What is Freemasonry?
Freemasonry is practiced in most countries of the world. It is an organization based on the brotherhood of man in which members, through a series of ritualistic acts played out during meetings, learn important lessons about moral, honour, truth in life and help them to understand the duties they owe to their superior being, themselves, their family, their community and their country. Within Freemasonry, members advance through symbolic degrees, or ranks, in their intellectual and philosophical development.
Masonic meetings are conducted following strict rituals hundreds of years old. These meetings provide an environment where good men can come together to pursue meaningful intellectual and spiritual growth covering philosophical, historical, and organizational aspects of wider society. It is often said that Freemasonry “makes good men better.” One of the underlying tenets of Freemasonry is the belief that with each individual that becomes a better person, the entire world profits thereby. Men should only become Freemasons if they are good and consider themselves capable of becoming better.
History of Sri Damai Lodge
Sri Damai Lodge was consecrated, in all pomp and pageantry, on 31st May 2003 by R W Bro Datuk Dr Yeoh Poh Hong on the very day that he was installed as the District Grand Master. It is registered with the Registrar of Societies under reference PPM/WP 103/66-50 on 29th May, 2003.
The Lodge was sponsored by Makepeace Lodge, who named it Sri Damai Lodge as in the Malaysian language it means peace, literally the name of ‘Makepeace’. The No. 9768 as granted by the United Grand Lodge of England, according to Chinese numerology, is auspicious and success will be the foundation.
Makepeace Lodge, as the sponsor lodge, had 24 of its members as founder members out of a total number of 77 founder members. Since consecration Sri Damai Lodge has 24 joining members from other lodges and has initiated 51 new members. Current membership as at the end of December 2014 stood at 73 together with 11 Honorary members.
– 25th June 2015
How To Become A Freemason
Freemasonry espouses moralistic views based on a belief in the existence of a Supreme Being, the immortality of the soul, and the brotherhood of men. Freemasonry does not discriminate among religious or political persuasions but instead strives for light and truth, endeavoring always to bring out the highest and noblest qualities of its members. Joining member must be above the age of 21 should seek to join entirely of his own free will and not as the result of curiosity; persuasion by friends but rather because of a preconceived favourable opinion of freemasonry, a desire for knowledge, and a sincere wish to become a more useful member of society.
Nobody should seek to join Freemasonry in the hope of personal gain, mercenary or other unworthy reasons. Anyone so motivated will be disappointed. Freemasonry espouses moral and civil values and only accepts members who cheerfully conform to the law and social propriety. As membership demands a regular commitment of time, joining members are encouraged to seek agreement from their spouses before joining. We do not welcome persistent uninvited applicants.
Although the practice of charity is promoted in Freemasonry, nobody should join in order to entitle himself to draw sick pay or other benefits. There are other excellent societies founded for this purpose. Prospective member will be informed about the fees and dues which he will be required to pay on joining the Lodge. If a prospective member should find that these expenses to be excessive and may cause hardship to his family or dependents, he is encouraged to think about joining very carefully.
If you find these principles to meet with your full and complete endorsement and are interested to join us, you may contact us for further information.
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Charity Works
The values of Freemasonry are based on integrity, kindness, honesty and fairness. Freemasons are taught to practise charity and to care, not only for their own, but also for the community as a whole – both by charitable giving, and by voluntary efforts and works as individuals.
From its earliest days, Freemasonry has been concerned with the care of orphans, the sick and the aged. This work continues today. In addition, large sums are given to national and local charities.
Collections are made during every meeting for this purpose. In addition, special charity fund raising events are organised regularly to add to regular collection. Masonic charity is exercised at every level. However, substantial amounts are contributed to worthy non masonic recipients. Individual Lodges give aid to specific recipients in their own communities at their own discretion but also contribute to the District Grand Lodge of East Archipelago which administer charitable contributions to worthy regional/national recipients. Freemasons do not undertake any external fundraising – all money donated comes from their own efforts.
