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Pali Chanting for Beginners
This is a hands-on theory and practice class dealing with the popular paritta or "protective" chants. Students will learn the basics of Pali sounds and chant. There will also be chanting sessions. This course will look at Pali chanting in the light of Buddhist meditation:-
Introduction to Pali sounds and chants. Origin stories of the chants. Spiritual preparation for mindful chanting. Chants taught.
Ratana, Sutta: Recollection of the Three Jewels (protection against spirits)
Karaniya MOM Sutta: The cultivation of lovingkindness (the I I protections)
Mangala Sutta: On what are truly auspicious (general blessing)
Dhajagga paritta: Recollection on the virtues of the Three Jewels (overcoming fear)
Atanatiya Paritta: The recollection of the seven Buddhas (general protection)
Angulimala Paritta: Anquilimala's verse (for easy childbirth)
Bojjhanga Paritta: Reflection on the awakening-factors (for the ill)
Course Details:
Date: 5 January 2005, Wednesdays (8 sessions) (Jan 5,12,19,26; Feb 2,23; Mar 2. 9)
Time: 8.15pm - 9.15pm
Course Fee: Members - S$60/-Non-members - S$90/-
Venue: Brahm Centre,
No. 15 Lor 29 Geylang #05-01
For registration form click here. Please make cheque payable to:-
Brahm Education Centre Ltd
9 Lorong 29 Geylang
#04-02 Singapore 388065
Tel: 6745 5007 Fax: 6842 6255
Email: enquiries@brahmec.com
Website: http://www.brahmec.com