Singapore Buddhist Calendar
2003 AD ( 2547 BE ) ACTIVITIES
September 2003
| DATE | VENUE | ACTIVITIES |
Sep 02
to
Dec 30 | The Buddhist Fellowship Centre | Pali Without Grammar 2003: 3rd trimester
The Living Word of the Buddha
Living the Word of the Buddha
SUTTA DISCOVERY
An appreciation and experience of the early Suttas
Every Tuesday @ 7.45-9.30 p.m.
Venue: The Buddhist Fellowship Centre
9 Lorong 29, Geylang, #04-02, S 409222
Tel: 6842 6422.
Website: http://www.buddhistfellowship.org
The most direct way to learn Buddhism is to read and live the Pali suttas, some of the oldest records we have of the Buddha's teachings. As we search these suttas, we will discover ourselves amidst its stories, teachings and practices. In short, we will get a taste of the timeless truth that has liberated countless beings from suffering.
This new series will also help you how learn to use the Pali Canon: to locate suttas, teachings and stories, and have an idea of how Suttas are transmitted and translated. Although a very basic knowledge of Buddhism (Five Precepts, etc) is helpful, no knowledge of Pali is required for this course. It is suitable for beginners and mid-range enthusiasts. Sutta notes will be given but there is no charge nor registration for the series
Course details
Course Instructor: Piya Tan
All are welcome |
| Sep 06 | Singapore Buddhist Free Clinic | Volunteers for Flag Day
We appeal for your volunteer service to participate in selling flags to raise medical funds to help elderly, needy from the lower income families.
Our flag-day 2003 will be held on 6 September (Sat) from 6 am to 6 pm. Those interested, please contact us during office hours for more information. Thank you !
1) Ven. Sian Tiong at Main Branch,
48 Lorong 23, Geylang , Tel: 67487292 Fax: 67487239
2) Ven. Mun Ho at Ang Mo Kio Branch,
Blk 348 Ang Mo Kio St 31, Tel: 64539466 Fax: 65524416
3) Ms Woo at Tanjong Pagar Branch,
44 Craig Road, Tel: 2216652 Fax: 62218805
4) Ms Lim at Redhill Branch,
Blk 131 Clarence Lane Tel: 64736638 Fax: 64731336
5) Mdm Lye at Jurong Branch
Blk 320 Jurong East St 341, Tel : 65630063 Fax: 65631524
Office hours: 8 am to 4 pm (Monday to Saturday)
Your services in this charitable activity will go a long way and will be very much appreciated by the sick and needy whom they could continue to receive medical treatments from our 6 branch clinics.
Thank you very much for your kind support. |
| Sep 13 | Viriya Community Service | Viriya Aims to Raise $1m in Funds through Floating of
Over 100,000 Lilies Down the Singapore River
Come 13 September, 40 illuminated giant lilies and 100,000 lilies will brighten up the the Singapore River (Boat Quay) as part of a keen effort to raise S$1 million in funds for community projects supported by Viriya Community Services. This auspicious event will be officiated by Mr Khaw Boon Wan, Acting Minister for Health and Senior Minister of State for Finance.
The funds raised at the “Lilies on the River” event will be used solely for the aid of those in need and to help them persevere through the challenging times in terms of education, health or monetary aid support.
Commencing at 10am, the full day carnival, will feature a variety of vegetarian food, fruits, handicraft, games and performances by students from our family service centre, student care centre, Corporation Primary School, Raffles Institution, Raffles Junior College and Lee Wei Song School of Music. There will also be a children’s art competition and lantern making competition to complement the event and the mid-autumn festive mood.
“We are confident to hit our target of S$1m as we have already achieved more than 80% of the amount largely through funds raised during our roadshows at shopping malls since March this year. We are indeed grateful to the management of these shopping malls and the individual shoppers, in particular the heartlanders who heeded to our appeal wholeheartedly. Given the uniqueness and symbolism of these flowers, we hope the floating of the lilies down our historic lifeline will bring good favour not just to the community, but also to Singapore,” said the Venerable Sek Meow Ee, President of Viriya Community Services.
There will a variety of coloured lilies, each symbolising a key characteristic - perseverance, enduring strength, unique beauty and wisdom – characteristics with which Viriya takes delight in associating.
Each lily is priced S$10 and donors can write a wish for the well being of himself/herself, his/her family, friends or loved ones on the lily itself before it is drifted down the Singapore River. Donors have the option of drifting the lily themselves on the day itself.
Members of the public can sponsor the lilies at Tampines Mall (28 August to 31 August), Lot 1 Shoppers’ Mall (29 August to 31 August), (Causeway Point (29 August to 31 August), Raffles City (1 September to 3 September), Bukit Panjang Plaza (5 September to 7 September), Jurong Point (4 September to 7 September) and Tiong Bahru Plaza (11 September & 12 September) or at Viriya’s office located at 72 Shrewsbury Road, Singapore 307837 (telephone: 6 256 1311 or 6 253 3532).
For further details, kindly browse to http://www.viriya.org.sg/lilies.html
Thank you very much for your kind support. |
| Sep 14 | The Daily Enlightenment | Talk by Ekacco Bhikku
For TDE members only
Talk by Venerable : Ekacco Bhikku
The speaker is an ordained disciple of Sayadaw Pa Auk, of Pa Auk Forest Monastery in Myanmar. He humbly wants to be known as Ekacco Bhikku, simply translated as 'one of the monks'. His compassionate intention is to invite all to come forward only to hear the Dharma and not to listen to him.
Topic : “Bhante, I have many problems" -
The Beginnning of the Buddha's teachings
Date : 14th September 2003
Time : 1pm to 3pm
Venue : Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery,
1st floor of Buddha Pagoda
Free admission
All are welcome |
| Sep 17 | Buddhist Library | Graduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies 2003
The Graduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies is a link programme with the University of Kelaniya (Sri Lanka). It is conducted by the Graduate School of Buddhist Studies (Singapore).
This is a one-year programme targeted at graduate students with little or no academic background in Buddhist studies. Buddhism is approached as an academic and spiritual discipline.
The programme will enable candidates to pursue further graduate courses leading to M.A and Ph.D. in Buddhist studies.
Read more: Course Details
Course commences in Sept 17, 2003.
All are welcome |
Sep 24
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Oct 29 | The Buddhist Fellowship Centre | Step by Step Living for a Happier Life
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Sep 26
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Sep 30 | Ngee Ann Exhibition Hall. By Shan You Counselling Centre | Art Exhibition By 5 Xiamen Artists
- Ven Shang-Ming
- Mr Wang Bi
- Ms Chen Xiuqing
- Mr Li Shibin
- Mr Yuan Shan
In aid of Shan You Counselling Centre
Redevelopment Fund.
Shan You Counselling Centre (SYCC) was registered in 1995,
as a non-profit organisation which provides counselling
and family support services for the needy, regardless of
religion and race. SYCC was appointed by MCDS as one of
the Family Life Ambassadors in 2000.
In 2003, the Sun Life Youth Development Centre,
co-sponsored by Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery,
was jointly set up by SYCC, Central CDC and Kolam Ayer
CCC. SYCC will be moving to its new location in September
2004 as the present site is affected by HDB Redevelopment
Program. Thus, we are appealing for your kind support of
in redevelopment fund-raising project.
Opening: 26 Sept 03 6:15pm
Exhibition: 27- 30 Sept 03 11am-7pm
Venue:
Ngee Ann Exhibition Hall
Ngee Ann Cukltural Cebntre, Teochew Building
97 Tank Road
All Donation will be issue with Tax Exemption Receipts by
Shan You Counselling Centre
All cheques should be crossed and made payable to:
" Shan You Counselling Centre"
All are welcome |
Sep 27
&
Sep 28 | Buddhist Fellowship | Talks on Eastern & Western Psychology
 Speaker: Chris Perrier is a psychologist who has been practicing for almost 20 years. He specializes in assisting workers and their families to find solutions to their work and home difficulties. He had worked in the corporate sector for 9 years, offering individual counseling, trauma management programs, group training and counseling.
In 2002, he worked with the Perth chapter of the Royal College of General Practitioners to provide trauma debriefing and counseling assistance to victims of the Bali bombing. Combining Western psychology with Eastern wisdom and techniques, he developed the Better Sleep Program that incorporated yoga.
At a personal level, he is a Buddhist who is a regular meditator (a student of Ajahn Brahm), with a keen interest in world history, cultures and music.
Topic: "Eastern vs. Western Psychology and Psychotherpy"
Date & Time: Sat, 27 September 03 at 3pm
Topic: Buddhism's Influence on Psychology and Counseling Methods
Date & Time: Sun, 28 September 03 at 2pm
Venue: BF Centre, 9 Lor 29 Geylang #04-02
Singapore 388065
All are welcome |
October 2003
| DATE | VENUE | ACTIVITIES |
| Oct 01 | Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society | Early Buddhism
All are welcome |
Oct 02
to
Oct 30 | Awareness Place Meditation Centre. By Kong Meng San Monastery Youth Ministry | Weekly Spiritual & Personal Development Programme
... making a positive difference in young adults' lifestyles
w*s*d*p is a series of weekly activities which supports young adults' personal and spiritual development. Organised by the Youth Ministry, they are designed to be relevant and practical, to increase personal effectiveness. We work with relevant professionals who have developed insights into their own lives to design experiential workshops, discussions, sharing and enrichment activities. Many participants have become regulars, giving us very positive feedback.
If you have never joined us, please see below:
Learn more about Youth Ministry here
w*s*d*p* @APMC | 7.30-9.30pm
*unless otherwise stated
2 Oct (Thur) by Soh Kim Fai
Living Buddhism - One Man's Story
On how he finds Buddhism practical in work,
family and personal development
Kim Fai lives the Singaporean dream. He has a
post-grad degree, holds a respectable job, has
a small family, and is active in volunteer work.
Amidst career and family, he regularly reflects
on how he can live up to his duties as a Buddhist.
So we ask Kim Fai, "What does being a Buddhist
mean to you?" "How do you make Buddhism
practical in your life?" Come hear his answers.
9 Oct (Thur)by Raymond Chia
Are Buddhists Allowed To Make A Lot Of Money?
The answer is YES. Come find out how one man
does it. "Buddhists should not be creating wealth."
Have you encountered such opinions? Do you
experience personal dilemma between wealth
creation and your personal value system? How
do you reconcile? Let Raymond, a successful
businessman, share with you how he balances
wealth creation with humanistic values such as
generosity, kindness, patience, etc.
11 Oct (Sat) by Joanna Tan & Fiona Peh
TheatreSports -
Let's Have Serious Fun this Saturday Nite!
Cost: $10@subsidized rate (UP $40)
Time: 7.30pm-10pm
Looking for wholesome fun with friends and
loved ones on a Saturday nite? Come spend
it with TheatreSports experts, Joanna and Fiona.
They will bring you through fun and stimulating
games aimed at enhancing self-discovery and communication. TheatreSports asks if we adults
have become too serious to play and go crazy?
Have we forgotten that play can increase our
sense of well-being? It can even help us recognize
our negative thinking and habits. So…when was the
last time you had serious fun?
16 Oct (Thur) by Gavin Goh
Be An Ethical Entrepreneur!-
How you can live your Buddhist values while
setting up your own small business .
In this workshop, Gavin will lead you through insights & pointers on how you can balance profit-making with ethical values in this current turbulent economy. He will also help you take stock of yourself as you consider taking the leap to set up your own business.
18 Oct (Sat) Temple Tours -
All You Ever Wanted to Know
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See (KMSPKS) Monastery
& Burmese Buddhist Temple
Meeting place and time: KMSPKS Monastery, 9am (Duration of tour: 9am - 1.30pm)Visit the largest Mahayana Buddhist temple -KMSPKS Monastery, and
the only Burmese Temple in the in Theravada Buddhist Tradition. Always wanted to know what is the Mahayana Buddhist tradition and the Theravada Buddhist tradition? Come find out in this tour. You will also learn more about their rich architectures and heritages.
30 Oct (Thur) by Joanna Tan & Fiona Peh
TheatreSports-
An Interactive & Thought-Transforming Workshops
Cost: $10@subsidized rate (UP $40) Time: 2.30pm-5pm
This workshop is a repeat of the 11th Oct session
About the Speakers /Facilitators
Soh Kim Fai graduated from NTU in
Mechanical Engineering and holds a MSc
in Material Processing. He is a lecturer at
Singapore Polytechnic. He was previously
a Design Engineer in various MNCs.
Kim Fai is an active volunteer who have
organised and participated in community
services with tertiary students.
Raymond Chia is the Founder &
Managing Director of his own company,
RCA Network International Pte Ltd.
He conducts training for sales & marketing
professionals, and anyone who is interested
to earn lots of money regularly. He has
developed a new 6-day wealth creation
program and is very passionate about
sharing his unique retirement plan - to earn
enough money to build a meditation hall in
Myanmar, then retire and meditate.
Joanna Tan is a prominent trainer with
more than 15 years of teaching experience,
having trained in the UK and USA. She is a
Speech and Drama Specialist and her forte
is in curriculum design and development.
Her bubbly personality and versatility in
reaching out to a diverse age range (18
months to 70 years) makes her a much
sought-after Trainer.
Fiona Peh is a dedicated TheatreSports
Trainer. She is actively involved in TheatreSports
activities in China, Hong Kong and Macau.
She started her zealous involvement in the
performing arts since her school days and has
since been a Playwright, Actor, Stage Manager,
Production Manager, Lighting Designer. She has
been an all-round theatre worker for the past
9 years both locally and overseas
.
Gavin Goh is the Founding Partner
& Chief Operating Officer of Edward
Whistler International Pte Ltd, a business
and management consulting and training
firm that focuses on the issues impacting
the strategies of an organization, along
with the operations that support them. His
multi-disciplinary skills include Strategic
Alliances Planning, Strategic Business
Planning, Business Turnaround Planning,
Leadership and Teambuilding, Strategic
Selling, Executive Coaching and Mentoring.
Awareness Place Meditation Centre
#03-39 Bras Basah Complex
(5 mins from City Hall MRT)
Are you free to help by volunteering in event management in areas of registration, reception, logistics, etc?
 6452 2159
SMS: 9022 3435
enail: youth@kmspks.org
All are welcome |
Oct 03
to
Oct 05 | Suntec Square (Open areas outside Tower 5). By Ren Ci Hospital & Medicare Centre (RCHMC) & Suntec City Mall | Vegetarian Food Fiesta
Ren Ci Hospital & Medicare Centre (RCHMC) - a non-profit Voluntary Welfare Organizations (VWOs) that serves low income patients or destitute who suffer from severe physical disabilities, terminal or long-term illnesses is organizing a Fund-Raising Event at Suntec Square (Open areas outside Tower 5) named 'Ren Ci Vegetarian Food Fiesta 2003' on 3-5 Oct 2003 (Fri to Sun), 11am to 8pm. Coupons available on event ground for a mere 10 dollars per piece with denominations.
Come on down for 3 fun-filled days of charity activities; 30 over stalls serving healthy & exquisite vegetarian food, beverages, vegetarian merchandises, stage performances with live music and many more entertainment programmes to suit U, friends & families.
Do your bit for charity and eat your way to a healthy vegetarian lifestyle, Bon appetite!!
See u there for an unforgettable charity event jointly organized by RCHMC & Suntec City Mall. Thank you for your support!!!
All are welcome |
| Oct 04 | Creative Resource Amphitheatre. By Tzu Chi Foundation( Singapore ) | Golden Hits Once More
Golden Hits Once More
- Mandarin sing-along event under the stars
- To raise funds for Tzu Chi Foundation
Saturday, 4 October 2003, 7pm
@ Creative Resource Amphitheatre
Golden Hits Once More is a sing-along event especially held for those who love to croon evergreen songs of yesteryears. Audience will get to sing together Mandarin oldies of the 30s to the 70s, or shi dai qu, including songs popularized by well-known singers of that era, e.g. Zhou Xuan, Bai Guang, Yao Min, Gong Qiu Xia, Pan Xiu Qiong, etc. More than 40 songs, which are familiar favourites to many, have been carefully selected.
Sponsored by Creative Technology, Golden Hits Once More will be held at Creative Resource Amphitheatre. Local active group Tan Chang Ren Music Station will provide live music accompaniment, and their singers together with established radio presenter Mr Xu Hui Min will lead the audience. Making a special appearance is Ms Li Chuan who was a well-known singer in the local music scene in the 70s.
Golden Hits Once More will also raise funds for Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation that supports the poor and the needy. Tickets are at $15 and donation tickets at $100.
$15 tickets are available at:
- Creative O (31 International Business Park #02-01 Creative Resource) Tel: 68954896
- The Commercial Press (#03/27/28 IMM Building) Tel: 65611193
- Tea Chapter (9A Neil Road) Tel: 62261175
- Union Book Company (#03-01 Bras Basah Complex) Tel: 63367237
- Tzu Chi Foundation Singapore Branch (25 Trengganu Street #01-01) Tel: 63246889
Notes:
- Donation tickets at $100 are available at Tzu Chi Foundation Singapore Branch, or by calling 63246889 or 96513101.
- Free shuttle services will be provided from Jurong East MRT from 5.15pm onwards.
- In case of rain, the event will be postponed to the following Saturday.
- For general enquiry, please call 68373767 or 63246889.
Golden Hits Once More is presented by Creative O Developers' Lab and co-presented by Tan Chang Ren Music Station.
The above press release is issued by Creative O Developers' Lab through Page To Stage Studio.
For media enquiry, please call Han Juan at 96919716 or Jeaner at 96937371; or email: pagetostage@pacific.net.sg.
Page To Stage Studio
420 North Bridge Road
#06-06 North Bridge Centre
Singapore 188727
Tel: 6837 3767
Fax: 6837 3768
All are welcome |
Oct 04
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Oct 05 | Lapis Lazuli Light (Singapore) | Dr. Chiu-Nan Lai's Talks
 Dr. Chiu-Nan Lai returning to Singapore!
Good news! Our founder, Dr. Chiu-Nan Lai(Ph.D) will once again be visiting Singapore in October 4th and 5th, 2003!!!
In 1993, 1994, and 1997, Dr Lai conducted a total of 12 public talks. In particular, over 10,000 people attended her public talk in 1994. These people have since rediscovered the joy within themselves, and rewritten new chapters in their lives.
It has been 5 years since Dr. Lai last visited Singapore. In recent years, Singaporean friends have had to visit distant places like the U.S.A., China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand to personally hear her speeches. This time round, Dr. Lai will revisit Singapore to conduct a half-day workshop, to share with us her newest discoveries and insights relating to holistic health. Don't miss this unique opportunity!
- Suppose you are feeling unsettled because of the global instability, weak economy, poor health, and tense spousal and interpersonal relationship;
- Suppose you feel resigned living in a polluted environment;
- Suppose you feel anxious and fearful from pent-up emotions;
- Suppose you feel helpless and lost without a direction in life …
We sincerely invite you to attend Dr. Lai's talks, and rediscover bliss in your life!
More details on the workshops in the next issue of the newsletter. However, if you can't wait and need more details immediately, please call us at (65) 63375183.
All are welcome
A 35-year longitudinal study of Harward graduates showed that 81% of those who indicated that they had not received maternal love as an undergraduate suffered from chronic ailments at middle-age; in contrast, only 25% of those who indicated that they received maternal love had these ailments at middle-age.
=== Dr. Chiu-Nan Lai, Ph.D ===
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Oct 03
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Oct 24 | Vipassana Meditation Centre ( Singapore ) | Meditation Course For Beginners
Venue: At Vipassana Meditation Centre (Singapore)
Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Date: Every Friday from 3 to 24 October 2003
Session 1 Introduction to Meditation
- What is meditation? Why the need to meditate?
Session 2
- Brief introduction to two main Buddhist meditation
- Samatha and Vipassana meditation
Session 3
- Mindfulness practice according to Satipatthana Sutta
Session 4
- Preparation for a Meditation Retreat
For course details, visit:
http://vmc128.8m.com/vmcfirstpage1/page3.html
For registration, please email Sam Ho
with your: (1) Name (2) sex (3) age
(4) contact -phone and email, and (5) address.
Email: samhopru@yahoo.com.sg
Organized by Vipassana Meditation Centre (Singapore)
1 Paya Lebar Walk Singapore 535926
Tel: 64453984
http://www.vmc128.8m.com |
Oct 28
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Dec 04 | Buddhist Cultural Centre | ~ Yoga Course ~
What is Yoga ?
Yoga is the notion of union between body, mind and consciousness.
It is an ancient art of healing , toning and rejuvenating the body. An art of living that holds the key to vitality and longevity, which leads to harmony and peace of mind. Yoga is recommended for people of all ages and all walks of life.
Benefits of Yoga
- It can be modified to suit a person in any state of ill health or temporary injury.
- To enable the body to function more efficiently,allowing muscles to relax and stretch.
- The state of mind increases bodily awareness.
- Increase strength , stamina and balance.
- Increase your lung capacity and improve your breathing pattern.
Instructor : Mr Lim Heng Moh, Mr Jason
Date : 28/10 –4/12 ( Every Tue & Thu)
Time : 7.30p.m – 9 p.m
No of Lesson : 12
Cost Fees : $ 120
Venue
Level 7 @ Yen Pei Building
Singapore Buddhist Cultural Centre,
105 Punggol Road , Singapore 546636
Register early to avoid disappointment.
For any enquiry, please call 6489 8161 ( ext20)
Instructor’s Profile
Gemologist & lapidarist in profession, Jason’s first encounter with yoga was in 1989. He received yoga coaching from two yoga masters, a Nepalese Swami and a Romanian, whom he met in U.S. He has also learnt and practised vipassana meditation from two lineages.
He is now certified yoga instructor and has completed his yoga therapy training recently. He has been conducting yoga classes in various Buddhist organizations since 1998,e.g.such as TLC Student Care Centre ( care of Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery) etc.
All are welcome |
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