Singapore Buddhist Calendar
2006 AD ( 2550 BE ) ACTIVITIES
March 2006
| DATE | VENUE | ACTIVITIES |
Mar 01
to
May 07 | Singapore Buddhist Federation | Singapore Celebrates Vesak
Project Million Lotus - Growing Compassion, Harvesting Harmony
Donate your unwanted paper
Let us turn them into a Million Lotuses!
Project Million Lotus is the highlight of Singapore Buddhist Federation's Vesak Celebrations.
This project starts in March where thousands of Singaporeans will be engaged in this ground breaking, mind-bogging movement to produce 1,ooo,ooo origami paper lotuses!
So if you have unwanted magazines & printing paper lying around, give them a new lease of life! Donate your unwanted paper to us now
We will turn them into lotuses of good wishes & compassion! Work with us in this effort to harvest harmony and cultivate environmental consciousness!
What Kind of Papers?
- Magazines
- Printing Paper
- Foolscap Paper
.
.
| Where Should You Bring Them?
88 Recycling Kiosk
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
88 Bright Hill Road
Singapore 574117
http://www.kmspks.org/kmspks/getthere.htm |
(Newspaper and paper beyond folding condition will be donated to recycling kiosk)
More about Project Million Lotus
SBF Vesak Celebrations: 6 – 7 May 2006 @ Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza
- Do come on down to write your aspirations and fold lotus with your loved ones and friends.
- View how the lotuses are formed into an art installation.
- Religious leaders will bless the lotuses at the finale on Sun, 7th May; 6pm. Come be a part of this record breaking experience!
- Enjoy other highlights: stage performances, vegetarian fair, bathing of Prince Siddhartha, turning of prayer wheels, circumbulating the Stupa, experiencing Vesak trail, kids corner and many more activities.
All are welcome |
| Mar 03 | Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall Floor 2. By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Inaugural Ceremony of Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
~ Gratitude Connecting Lives ~
Date: 03 .03. 2006
Time: 9.15 am
Venue: Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall Floor 2
Members of the public, please proceed to the Dining Hall to view the live telecast
All are welcome |
| Mar 03 | Toa Payoh Central Community Club,Theatrette, Level 3 . By Shan You Counselling Centre and Toa Payoh Central Community Club | From Loss To Love
- Grieving with Mindfulness (Mandarin Talk and Workshops)
This mandarin public talk seeks to help bereaved individuals alleviate their grief from the
loss of a loved one, those who want to help others deal with the loss and grief of their loved one
and those who are interested in the topics. The journey of loss need not be a long and winding one,
join us and learn how you can help yourself or your loved ones manage emotional pain, move out of
the grief process and embrace life.
Topic 1:Completing the Grief Cycle Through Intergenerational Bonding
Speaker: Dr. Ng Beng Yeong, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist of SGH
Topic 2: Using Family Relationship To Manage Grief & Loss in Children & Youths
Speaker: Ms Wang Jing, Senior Counsellor and Trainer
Topic 3: Understanding & Supporting a Bereaved Elderly
Speaker: Ms Yuan Fong Choo, Manager of AoXiang Counselling Service
Date: 4th March 2006 (Saturday)
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Fees: $5 per participant (Tea Reception)
Venue: Toa Payoh Central Community Club,Theatrette, Level 3
Organisers: Shan You Counselling Centre and Toa Payoh Central Community Club
These talk and workshops are supported by Family Matters ! Singapore and Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports
For registration and/or queries, please contact Siew Foong/Lena/ Bear at 6741 9293 or email to siewfoong@shanyou.org.sg. To find out more, visit our website at http://www.shanyou.org.sg/
Two workshops will be conducted by senior counsellor and trainer, Wang Jing, on 8th and 15th March to help individuals better understand and manage their grief.
All are welcome |
Mar 03
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Mar 04 | Dharma Drum Singapore | Venerable Guo Dong Public Talks & Workshop
Venerable Guo Dong (Senior Disciple of Master Sheng-yen) will be in Singapore this March for the following events:
Public Talk (Mandarin)
Date: 3/3/2006 (Fri)
Time: 7.30-9.30pm
Topic: "How Dharma Drum Mountain propagate social charity work in and outside Taiwan?"
Workshop (Mandarin)
Date: 4/3/2006 (Sat)
Time: 1.30-4.30pm
Topic:Workshop for The Family and Person Facing Death.
Public Talk (Mandarin)
Date: 4/3/2006 (Fri)
Time: 7.30-9.30pm
Topic:"How does buddhist carry out caring work for The Dying and The Deceased?"
If you are keen to take part in these events in our centre, you may call us at 6735 5900 or SMS 9008 6297. Otherwise, you may forward and share this message with your friends.
Dharma Drum Singapore
Email: ddrum@singnet.com.sg
30 Mohamed Sultan Road
#04-00 Lam Ann Building
Singapore 238974
Tel: 6735 5900
Fax: 6735 8900
All are welcome |
Mar 03
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Mar 25 | Shan You Counselling Centre | Workshop on "After the Ceremony, Preserving a Lasting Love"
Warmest Greetings from Shan You Counselling Centre!
is the master key that opens the gates of happiness.
Love can come alive even for married couples!
- Is your relationship with your partner less than ideal?
- Do you find differences of opinion escalating into conflicts?
- Would you like to delve into a deeper understanding of the art of intimacy?
- Do you feel that your relationship can be further enriched, by understanding some time-tested & well-researched methods?
Come and join us for this series of marital workshop entitled : "After the Ceremony, Preserving a Lasting Love" to :
- Strengthen your marital health
- Enhance communication skills
- Foster bonding between couples
- Promote family harmony
- Experience healthy and fulfilling marital lives
- Gain insights into challenges faced by couples and enjoy a lifetime of happiness!!!!!
The Enrich inventory is a 165-item questionnaire developed by Dr David Olson for
married couples seeking couple enrichment. Not only will the inventory keep things going
in your marriage, it will also give your marriage new lift and growth.
Below are the details :
Session 1 :
Date: 3 March 2006 (Fri)
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Venue: Shan You Counselling Centre
(*Refreshment provided)
§ Introduction
§ Overview of format of 2nd and 3rd sessions
§ Completing the inventory
§ Group sharing
Session 2
Date: 18 March 2006 (Sat)
Time: 2pm– 6pm
Venue: Shan You Counselling Centre
(*Refreshment provided)
§ Sharing the relationship strengths and growth areas with your spouse
§ Practising assertiveness and active listening
§ Providing new ways of working through problems
§ Improving your skills in resolving conflicts
Session 3
Date: 25 March 2006 (Sat)
Time: 1pm – 6pm
Venue: Shan You Counselling Centre
(*Refreshment provided)
§ Understanding the impact of your partner’s family-of-origin
§ Effective handling of finances together
§ Developing and maintaining intimacy and sexuality
§ Sharing your personal, couple and family goals
Fees for whole programme (3 sessions): $100 per couple
Early bird rate if registered by 21 February 2006: $80 per couple
Mode of Delivery: In group of eight married couples. The group work is conducted by an accredited
Prepare/Enrich trainer and counsellor.
All fees are inclusive of the $40 scoring fees for Enrich inventory and a ‘Building a Strong Marriage Workbook’.
About the Presenters
Mr Robin Pngis a Trainer and Psychotherapist for Pastoral Counselling Network.
He holds a Masters Degree in Counselling (EAST) and a Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy (NUS).
He is also a Registered Counsellor with Singapore Association for Counselling and a Certified Trainer
for marriage assessment tools like PREPARE/ENRICH and FOCCUS. He is a Training Consultant with
Shan You Counselling Centre and presently provides counselling and training services to various
educational institutes and voluntary welfare organisations.
Please make cheque payable to Shan You Counselling Centre and send it to:
Shan You Counselling Centre
(Block 9 Upper Boon Keng Road #01-960 Singapore 380009) with the registration slip before
27 February 2006.
For enquiries, please contact Sandy or Jane at Shan You Counselling Centre at:
Tel: 6741 9293, Fax: 6741 9352.
Please kindly help us to disseminate the information to your friends and associates.
All are welcome |
| Mar 04 | Tzu Chi Foundation( Singapore ) | Blood Donation Drive
The Blood Donation Drive is back... ! Come on in to join in as life savers!
Event : Blood Donation Drive
Date : 04/ 03 /200 6 (Sat)
Time : 11am-5pm
Venue: Tzu Chi Singapore
9, Elias Road (near Pasir Ris St 71, opposite Blk 782)
All are welcome |
Mar 04
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Apr 01 | O'Joy Care Services | Volunteer Training Courses
O'Joy Care Services - bringing oceans of joy to those we serve
We provide counseling for persons above 50 years old and their caregivers regarding issues such as isolation, depression, or end-of-life concerns, and volunteers provide community support through home visits and elder sitting services.
Upcoming Volunteer Training Courses
We run volunteer training courses in both English and Mandarin a few times a year for our own volunteers (para-counsellors, elder sitting) and interested members of the public.
The dates and details of the courses are as below :
English Volunteer Training Course
Course : English VTC Level 1
Date : Saturday 4 March 2006
Duration : 2.15 - 6.15 pm
Course Fees : FOC
Deadline : Mon 27 Feb 06
Course : English VTC Level 2
Date : Saturday 11 March, 18 March and 1 April 2006
Duration : 2.15 - 6.15 pm
Course fees : $100 per participant for public
$30 per participant for volunteers of O'Joy Care Services
Deadline : Mon 6 Mar 06
Venue : O'Joy Care Services
701 Geylang Rd Teambuild Centre
#03-03 Singapore 389687
Email admin@ojoy.org or call Lay Pheng or Jin Kiat at Tel: 67490190 (Mon - Fri, 8.30am - 6pm).
Course Content:
Level I (1 session)
- Understanding the helping relationship - what helping is and is not
- Understanding the process of helping - setting boundaries, how to prevent burnout,
- Understanding the self of the helper - what it takes to be an effective helper.
Level II (12 hours, 3 sessions)
- Self awareness - how can we be more aware of ourselves when interacting with others
- How to actively attend to the elderly - basic attending skills, verbal and non-verbal
- Engaging the elderly - how to actively listen to them?
- How to empathise and connect with the elderly - Communication skills and techniques in counselling:
a) Listening skills
b) Reflecting skills
c) Questioning techniques - do's and don'ts
d) Clarifying skills
Trainer Profile:
Ms Teo Puay Leng has more than 14 years of experience in managing community services working with the disadvantaged groups, counselling and training. She has conducted training for the National Council of Social Services, Social Service Training Institute, Ministry Of Manpower, Voluntary Welfare Organisations and Community Groups. She is currently the Executive Director of O'Joy Care Services.
O'Joy Care Services
701 Geylang Road
Teambuild Centre
#03-03
Singapore 389687
Tel: +65 67490190
Fax: +65 67421909
Website: www.ojoy.org
~Bringing oceans of joy to those we serve~
All are welcome |
Mar 11
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Mar 19 | Vipassana Meditation Centre (Singapore) | 9 Day Vipassana Meditation Retreat
Date : Sat 11 Mar ~ Sun 19 Mar 06 (check in @ 9am)
Venue : 33B Lowland Road (near Kovan MRT Stn )
Teacher : Sayadaw U Pannanthami
Fee : By Donation.
We welcome devotees to sponsor for the 2 way air flight of the teacher, rental of the premises and meals incurred during the retreat . (estimated $3000/-)
If you are interested pls register early as vacancies are limited. Priorities would be given to those who have completed Beginner Meditation Course conducted by VMC or those practising in the tradition of the late Mahasi Sayadaw.
The retreat programme and application forms are attached for your perusal.
Successful applicants would be notified by email or phone.
Biography of Trainer
 Born in Myanmar in 1948, Sayadaw U Pannathami received higher ordination at the age of twenty. In his early years, Sayadaw had practiced meditation under illustrious masters, notably the late Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw and Sayadaw U Pandita.
Sayadaw had many years of experience guiding meditators, easterners and westerners alike, particularly in the practice of Insight (Vipassana) meditation. He had carried the torch of Dhamma to many countries: Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Canada, USA and UK and is well respected for his skillful guidance, loving-kindness and compassion.
All are welcome |
Mar 12
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Mar 19 | Tisarana Buddhist Association | Dhamma talk by Venerable Raja
Venue: Ti-Sarana Buddhist Association
90 Duku Road, Singapore
Telephone: 6345 6741
Date: 12.3.06. Sunday
Time: 1.00 pm-2.30 pm
Topic: The Practical Aspect of Dhamma in Daily Life
Date: 19.3.06, Sunday
Time: 1.00pm-2.30 pm
Topic: Right & Wrong Views about Meditation
Speaker: Venerable Raja
About the Speaker
Venerable Raja is a Singaporean by birth. He is 48 years of age. His spiritual mentor is the late founder of Mangala Vihara, Venerable Mahaweero. Venerable. Raja taught Abhidhamma in Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple from 1993 to 2002.
Towards the end of 2002 he went forth to pursue further into meditation. In 2004, he went to Myanmar to practice Vipassana Meditation at Mahasi Meditation Centre in Yangon. He was ordained by Venerable Sayadaw U Jatila Nakaya Maha Thera, who is also his meditation teacher.
Currently. Venerable Raja is with Satipattana Meditation Centre, which is lead by Sayadaw Rajinda from Myanmar. The Venerable actively promotes Theravada Buddhism to the Chinese community in Singapore and Malaysia. He conducts meditation and gives Abhidhamma talk in Mandarin in the Centre.
All are welcome |
| Mar 12 | Ksitigarbha Compassion Lodge (Ci Xiu Zang Lin) | One-Day Retreat
Ksitigarbha Compassion Lodge is organizing a One-Day Retreat on :-
Date: 12 March 2006 (Sunday)
Time: 8.30a.m.-8.00p.m.
We invite you to participate in this meaningful event with your family and friends. There will be a rehearsal on 11 March 2006 (Saturday), where you will have an opportunity to learn about traditional Mahayana meal liturgy and Buddhist ceremonial etiquette, etc.
For enquiries and registration, please call 9-742-6765 or 9-873-1188.
In addition to the abovementioned event, we also welcome everyone to join us in our weekly activities:
Fridays (8.00 p.m.): Chanting of the Sutra of Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha's Fundamental Vows
Sundays (2.00 p.m.): Repentance of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva
Last Sunday of each month (10.00 a.m.): Confession Liturgy of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and Grand Offering to Buddhas
Our location:
Ksitigarbha Compassion Lodge (Ci Xiu Zang Lin)
Address: 9 Geylang Lorong 29
#03/04-02 Singapore 388065
Telephone: 6-744-6430
Fax: 6-744-2945
Email: cixiuzl@singnet.com.sg
All are welcome |
Mar 13
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May 15 | Ven Hong Choon Memorial Hall Floor 4. By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Insight Meditation
Guided by Ven Chuan Ren
Based on 4 Foundations of Mindfulness
Learn the simple and yet profound Mahasi
Method in 10 sessions.
Date: 13/3/2006 to 15/05/2006, Every Monday
Time: 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Venue: 4th Floor, Ven Hong Choon Memorial Hall Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
Course Offering: $22
Medium of Instruction: English with Chinese translation
Registration form: [ Download ] and also available at
Awareness Place Well Being Centre
#03-39 Bras Basah Complex
Tel: 6336 5067
Reception Office
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
88, Bright Hill Road
Tel: 6849 5300
E-submission:apmc@awarenessplace.com
Closing Date: 27/2/2006
REGISTER NOW!
* Free for Sangha, Students, NSF, Health & Social Workers and Senior Citizens.
About the Teacher
Venerable Chuan Ren has been in Taiwan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, etc. practicing meditation. He has spent years in Myanmar, learning & practicing this Vipassana meditation under the tradition of the late great master Mahasi Sayadaw.
Venerable Chuan Ren does regular retreats and studies with his master Venerable Chammyay Sayadaw in Myanmar to continuously improve his understanding of this profound method. A simple monk, his explanation of Vipassana is direct & clear, guiding you systematically to understand and eventually, let you taste the fruit of meditation directly yourself.
All are welcome |
| Mar 13 | Dharma Resonance | New! Embrace @ Dharma Resonance
(Journey within Through Arts and Music)
New! Embrace (Journey Within Through Arts and Music)
Dharma Resonance @ 11.03.06
Are you searching for an oasis that allows your tired body and mind a chance to rest?
Want to embrace your serenity and peace within?
Come join us !
Let us share with you the message of compassion, love and hope by the Buddha through
Arts,Hymns,Skit,Poems etc.May all be touch by the Spiritual Vibes within.
Highlights:
Inspiring Musical Recital "Embrace"
When your heart becomes spacious, you can embrace and transform everything.
A recital about a girl who found purpose and guidance in her most traumatic times through
an enlightening dream. Let us enter a realm of joy, peace and beauty to open our hearts,
and find the strength to embrace and transform all things that come our way.
Featuring: Master Art pieces by Holistic Artist Yen ,
Poems by Thich Nhat Hanh ,
"Live" Hymns & Music by Bodhicitta ,
Talented dance and drama artist.
Journey Within Through Arts and Music
Immerse yourself in a refreshing and holistic, music and artistic environment.Bring back beauty
and poise though Arts expression in a dimmension long lost in our harsh reality.Discover yourself,
in this inspirational and rejuvenating experience for everyone through this inner self journey of reflection and peace.
Featuring: "Live" Art demostration by Holistic Artist ~Yen
Paticipate in expressional drawing with guidance from Holistic Artist~Yen
"Live" Musical sound spa by Bodhicitta .
Sharing of the Journey within.
Join us on 11 Mar 2006 (Sat), 3pm - 5pm @ Awareness Place Well-Being Centre ,
let us share with you the message of compassion, love and hope by the Buddha through Arts, Hymns, Skit, Poems.
Sharing Groups: Yen , Bodhicitta [Details ]
Confirm your participation by emailing your name, contact no, address
to signup@dharmaresonance.com or contact us
Karamen Office: 6849 5323 HP: 96937972 or
Bear Office:6741 9293 HP: 9022 3435
Donation: $20/pax , $18/pax [For 2 and above]
$15/pax [ For Students, NS men, Senior Citizen]
[Inclusive of Drawing materials and Drink]
A Recap of our previous event:
Spiritual Countdown with Dharma Resonance
(31/12/05 event)
http://www.dharmaresonance.com/gallery/index.htm
A Heartwarming Full House !! (31/12/05)
Thank you for hearing us...
[Snap shots ][Music Clips ][Video Clips ]
All are welcome |
| Mar 19 | Palelai Buddhist Temple | DHAMMA TALK by Venerable Luang Por Piak
Date : Sunday, March 19, 2006
Venue : Palelai Buddhist Temple @ Bedok Walk, Bedok.
(nearest mrt Tanah Merah, transfer to bus # 9)
Time : 7.30pm
Once again, we are very delighted & honoured to inform that Venerable Luang Por Piak (30 Vassa), a disciple of Venerable Ajahn Chah, presently Abbot of Wat Fa Kram (Cittabhavanaram), Pathum Thani, Thailand & his entourage of 5/6 monks has accepted the invitation by Venerable Ajahn Mahañano to come for a dhamma tour of Malaysia cum Singapore.
Venerable Luang Por Piak will arrive on 11/3/2006 and will be in Penang for a few days and then travel south and will be in Singapore by 18/3/2006.
Venerable LP Piak will be giving a Dhamma Talk @ Mahindarama Buddhist Temple on 12/3/2006 @ 8.00pm. All are welcome to join Luan Por Piak for an evening of Dhamma Talk and Q&As session after the talk.
Luang Por Piak's schedule for the Dhamma tour is as follows:-
11-3-2006 Sat ARRIVAL IN PENANG
- 11.15 AM DANA @ PEACE HOUSE (tentative)
12-3-2006 Sun
- 7.25 AM PINDAPATA @ BALIK PULAU
- 9.00 AM DANA @ BALIK PULAU BUDDHIST HERMITAGE
- 8.00 PM DHAMMA TALK @ WISMA MAHINDA
13-3-2006 Mon AM HOUSE DANA IN PENANG
14-3-2006 Tues AM HOUSE DANA IN SEBERANG JAYA
15-3-2006 Wed AM DANA IN IPOH
16-3-2006 Thurs PM DHAMMA TALK @ KAJANG
17-3-2006 Fri LEAVING FOR ULU TILAM
18-3-2006 Sat AM DANA @ ULU TILAM
& LEAVING FOR S'PORE
19-3-2006 Sun DHAMMA TALK @ SINGAPORE (Palelai Buddhist Temple)
20-3-2006 Mon DEPART
* the above schedule are subject to change (ANICCA)
Please do not miss this rare & precious opportunity to meet with Great Teacher and listen to the dhamma & perform meritorius deeds! Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
Please help to disseminate the good news around so that more people can benefit.
All are welcome |
| Mar 22 | Science Faculty, LT27. By National University of Singapore Buddhist Society | Dhamma talk
Venerable Hai Tao from Taiwan will be visiting Singapore next week and we are very pleased to be able to invite Shifu and Venerable Chuan Xi to NUS to give a Dhamma talk.
The information are as follow:
Topic: Let the World be filled with Love
Date: 22nd March 2006
Time: 1830hrs - 2130hrs
Venue: Science Faculty, LT27*
*Please alight at Bouna Vista MRT, cross the bridge and take bus service 95 in front of the MOE building.
Please take note that if you are coming, let Cindy @ HP 98550075 know how many tickets you will need so that she may reserve the tickets for you and your friends.
For your convenience, you may collect the tickets from Cindy on the day itself.
All are welcome |
| Mar 24 | Ksitigarbha Compassion Lodge (Ci Xiu Zang Lin) | Dharma talks on "Buddhist Philosophy of Life and Death"
There will be a series of Dharma talks on “Buddhist Philosophy of Life and Death” at Ksitigarbha Compassion Lodge, commencing:-
Date:: 24 March 2006
Time: 8.00pm every Friday.
We also welcome everyone to join us in our weekly activities:
Date: Fridays
Time: 8.00pm
Topic: Chanting of the Sutra of Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha's Fundamental Vows
Date: Sundays
Time:2.30pm
Topic: Repentance of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva
Last Sunday of each month
Time:10.00am
Topic: Confession Liturgy of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and Grand Offering to the Buddhas
Our location:
Ksitigarbha Compassion Lodge (Ci Xiu Zang Lin)
Address: 9 Geylang Lorong 29
#03/04-02 Singapore 388065
Telephone: 6-744-6430
Fax: 6-744-2945
Email: cixiuzl@singnet.com.sg
All are welcome |
| Mar 26 | Man Fut Tong Nursing Home | Savour Our International and Local Vegatarian Fiesta
We Believe in Quality Care for Quality of Life
"Help Us, Help More People"
MRT Route : NorthSouth Line , Alight at N9- Woodland MRT Station.
BUS Route : Bus 911 from Woodland Interchange (Berth 8). Alight after 5 bus stops.
Venue: Man Fut Tong Nursing Home
20 Woodlands Street 82
Singapore 738507
Tel: 63683301
Fax: 63686303
Website: www.mft.org.sg
All are welcome |
April 2006
| DATE | VENUE | ACTIVITIES |
Apr 01
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May 07 | Singapore Buddhist Federation | Singapore Celebrates Vesak
Project Million Lotus - Growing Compassion, Harvesting Harmony
Donate your unwanted paper
Let us turn them into a Million Lotuses!
Project Million Lotus is the highlight of Singapore Buddhist Federation's Vesak Celebrations.
This project starts in March where thousands of Singaporeans will be engaged in this ground breaking, mind-bogging movement to produce 1,ooo,ooo origami paper lotuses!
So if you have unwanted magazines & printing paper lying around, give them a new lease of life! Donate your unwanted paper to us now
We will turn them into lotuses of good wishes & compassion! Work with us in this effort to harvest harmony and cultivate environmental consciousness!
What Kind of Papers?
- Magazines
- Printing Paper
- Foolscap Paper
.
.
| Where Should You Bring Them?
88 Recycling Kiosk
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
88 Bright Hill Road
Singapore 574117
http://www.kmspks.org/kmspks/getthere.htm |
(Newspaper and paper beyond folding condition will be donated to recycling kiosk)
More about Project Million Lotus
SBF Vesak Celebrations: 6 - 7 May 2006 @ Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza
- Do come on down to write your aspirations and fold lotus with your loved ones and friends.
- View how the lotuses are formed into an art installation.
- Religious leaders will bless the lotuses at the finale on Sun, 7th May; 6pm. Come be a part of this record breaking experience!
- Enjoy other highlights: stage performances, vegetarian fair, bathing of Prince Siddhartha, turning of prayer wheels, circumbulating the Stupa, experiencing Vesak trail, kids corner and many more activities.
All are welcome |
Apr 01
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Apr 02 | By Awareness Place Meditation Centre | 2 DAY WORKSHOP By Professor Cheng Chen Huang
[A widely-acclaimed renowned Buddhist scholar and practitioner]
An antidote specially for the stressed-up lifestyle of today.
Learn how to improve your quality of life while still remaining busy.
Date: 1 & 2 April 06
Time:: 9.30am to 5.00pm (Daily)
Venue:: Awareness Place (Well-being) Centre
Blk 231 Bain St
#03-39 Bras Basah Complex
Singapore 180231
Closing Date:: 27th March 2006
Course Offering:: $60 inclusive of refreshments.
Registration:
- Reception, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
- Awareness Place Well Being
- Online at website.
Enquiry: 6336 5067
Form Download: click [ Here]
All are welcome |
Apr 02
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Apr 06 | Buddhist Fellowship | Dhamma Talk
Dhamma Talks ByBhikkhuni Bodhi @ Venerable Chun Yi
Date: 2 Apr 06
Time: 11AM to 1230PM
Speaker: Bhikkhuni Bodhi @ Venerable Chun Yi
Venue: BF
Topic: Bring out the Bodhisattva in you - The Six Paramitas In Action
Dhamma Talks By Venerable Aggacitta -
Venerable Aggacitta, Abbot of Sasanarakkha Monastery, Taiping will be giving the following talks at BF Centre:
Date: 4th April, Tues
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Palelai Buddhist Temple
Topic: "Dhamma Talk & Discussion on Meditation"
Date: 5 Apr 06 (Wed)
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: BF
Topic: Dhamma Talk "Mindfulness and Its Benefits"
Date: 6 Apr 06 (Thur)
Time:7:30pm
Venue: BF
Topic:Dhamma Talk "Right Intention and Right Effort"
Note: 6 April 06, 11am - Lunch Dana @ BF
Venue: 33, Jalan Afifi
Eton House #06-01/03
Singapore 409180
(next to Cisco at Paya Lebar Road)
All are welcome |
Apr 09
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May 14
| By Brahm Education Centre | Dhamma Classes for Children
Have you ensured that your child is also educated in
the Dhamma so that too will uncover the truths that
will help them through life as they grow up? Don't
leave it to chances.
Buddhist Fellowship's Rahula College is pleased to
offer a module on "WHAT THE BUDDHA TAUGHT" to
children.
This module will consist of 6 lessons every Sunday
from 9th April till 14 May.
There will be two sets of classes
Time: 10am & 11am)
Class: JUNIOR (Pri 1 - 3) and SENIOR (Pri 4 - 6)
Class Limit: 25 students
Fees: $30 per student (book provided) and $20
for the Rahula College polo-shirt.
It is highly recommended for parents to attend the
Sunday Morning Service held during the same time so
that they are able to support their children's
learning of the Dhamma.
To sign up, please submit your registration at the BF
Centre. For more
information, please email to brahm@singnet.com.sg or
call 6842 6422
All are welcome |
Apr 14
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Apr 19 | Camp Christine. By Buddhist Fellowship | Meditation Retreat
The meditation retreat starts on Good Friday, 14th of April (NOT March as stated in the newsletter) You can stay up all the way up until 22nd April. Limited to 40 men and 40 women for comfort.
Ajahn Cattamalo, Deputy Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery, will be conducting the retreat.
It will be held at Camp Christine, Jalan Bahtera (off Lim Chu Kang) where you have plenty of open space to do walking meditation. The environment is VERY quiet.
Biography:
Ajahn Cattamalo is a German, trained in Ajahn Chah's forest tradition in Thailand. He is the deputy Abbot at Bodhinyana Buddhist Monastery in Western Australia. His style of teaching is no-nonsense and straight to the point. "I like to say things as they are" are the words of Ajahn Cattamalo.
All are welcome |
Apr 17
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Apr 20 | Singapore Tai Pei Organisations and Pureland Marketing | Public Talks:
"Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life: Chapter 1"
by Venerable Thubten Chodron
Date: April 17-20, Mon-Thur
Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Topic: Public Talks: "Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life: Chapter 1"
Venue: Tai Pei Buddhist Centre.
No. 2 Lavender Street. (near Lavender MRT station).
Free admission. No registration required.
Jointly organised by Pureland Marketing and Tai Pei Buddhist Centre.
For details, contact
Pureland Marketing:
483 Sims Ave (near Geylang).
Tel: 6297-4747 or 6297-4646
For details, contact Leila. Email: prasit@pacific.net.sg or Tel: 6746 8435
If you wish to offer lunch dana on Thur Apr 20th or Tue Apr 25th, please contact Hwee Leng at hweeleng@thubtenchodron.org or 6489-5646 by Monday 10th Apr.
All are welcome |
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Apr 22 | Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Living Dharma Public Talk Series 2006
by Venerable Thubten Chodron
Topic: Living a Meaningful Life
Date: 21/4/06, Friday
Venue: 4th Floor, Hall of No Form,
Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery.
Time : 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
All of us want our life to be meaningful and worthwhile.
Topics included in the talk:
- Good values to live by so that we can be at peace with ourselves and live harmoniously with others.
- How to balance material and spiritual advancement in our lives.
- The role of education and of social service in making our lives meaningful.
- How to avoid regret and cultivate contentment and joy.
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Topic:Faith and Inquiry: The Path to Wisdom and Compassion
Date:22/4/06, Saturday
Venue: 4th Floor, Hall of No Form,
Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery.
Time : 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
We often think of faith and inquiry as opposites, but in fact they complement each other well.
Topics included in the talk:
- What is faith?
- What are the various types of faith?
Blind faith is not part of the Buddha's teachings.
Questioning is important.
- Why inquiry, investigation and learning important and how they work together to help us progress spiritually.
- We need to be both wise and compassionate to live happily and to attain spiritual qualities and realizations.
Venerable Thubten Chodron inspired many during her last visit in 2004.
Don't take the risk to wait for another 2 years!
Be There!
For further enquiries tel: 6849 5300 or www.kmspks.org
All are welcome |
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Apr 24 | Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Purifying the Mind: Vajrasattva Retreat
Workshop with Teachings on Emptiness ( 2-Day Workshop )
by Venerable Thubten Chodron
Date: April 23 to April 24
Time: 10am to 4.30pm (Daily)
Venue: Ven Hong Choon Memorial Hall (3rd Floor)
Tel: 6336 5067, 6849 5300 (Registration required)
Closing Date: 9th April 06
Course Offering: $50 (Inclusive of lunch & refreshments)
Registration: KMSPKS Reception / Awareness Place Well Being Centre / Online
Form Download: Click [ Here]
Biography of Speaker:
Venerable Thubten Chodron grew up near Los Angeles, born in 1950. She graduated with a B.A. in History from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1971. After travelling through Europe, North Africa and Asia for one and a half year, she received a teaching credential and went to the University to do post - graduate work in Education while working as a teacher in the Los Angeles City School System.
In 1975, she attended a meditation course given by Venerable Lama Yeshe and Venerable Zopa Rinpoche, and subsequently went to their monastery in Nepal to continue to study and practice Buddha's teaching. In 1977, she received the novice ordination and in 1986, went to Taiwan to take the Bhikshuni (Full Ordination). She studied and practiced Buddhism of the Tibetan tradition for many years in India and Nepal, and directed the spiritual program at Lama Tzong Khapa Institute in Italy for nearly two years. She studied three years at Dorje Pamo Monastery in France and was resident teacher at Amitabha Buddhist Center in Singapore.
Venerable Chodron was a co - organizer of Life as a Western Buddhist Nun, and took part in the conferences of Western Buddhist teachers with H.H. the Dalai Lama in 1993 and 1994. She currently live and teaches in Seattle with Dharma Friendship Foundation and continues to travel worldwide to teach Dharma. Her books include Open Heart, Clear Mind,What Color Is Your Mind? , Taming the Monkey Mind, I Wonder Why, Working with Anger, Glimpse of Reality & Blossoms of the Dharma.
Ven. Chodron's latest project is to set up Sravasti Abbey : a place where monastics and those preparing for ordination can learn and practice according to the teachings of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Sravasti Abbey is now incorporated in the State of Idaho, and with the help of people from Treasure Valley Dharma Friends in Boise and people from Dharma Friendship Foundation in Seattle, we are looking for land in Idaho. We have found a property in Cascade that has possibilities. I will do a month retreat in Cascade this winter to test out what it's like to live with lots of snow, as this will impact our decision. Meanwhile, we continue to look in other areas of the state, and if someone offers land elsewhere in the country, we'll certainly consider it.
All are welcome |
| Apr 23 | Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services | Blood Donation Drive
The Gift of your lifeblood is the hope of the needy tomorrow
Open Up Your Hearts
Donate Blood
Date: Sunday 23 April 2006
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Venue: Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services
105 Punggol Road Singapore 546636
Telephone: 6489 8161
Please bring along your NRIC or blood donation card for registration. Non-Singaporean, please produce your passport or Work Permit Card.
All are welcome |
| Apr 25 | Buddhist Library , The | Public Talks:
"To Bear the Unbearable: The Bodhisattva Practice of Patience"
by Venerable Thubten Chodron
Date: April 25, Tue
Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Topic: Public Talk: "To Bear the Unbearable: The Bodhisattva Practice of Patience"
Venue: The Buddhist Library
Nos. 2 & 4 Lorong 24A Geylang
Free admission. No registration required.
For details, contact Leila. Email: prasit@pacific.net.sg or Tel: 6746 8435
If you wish to offer lunch dana on Thur Apr 20th or Tue Apr 25th, please contact Hwee Leng at hweeleng@thubtenchodron.org or 6489-5646 by Monday 10th Apr.
All are welcome |
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Jun 15 | O'Joy Care Services | Caring for Someone with Dementia - A Group Work for Caregivers (Mandarin)
Date: 27 April -- 4, 11, 18, 25 May --1, 8, 15 June 2006
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
English Brochure : www.TheDailyEnlightenment.com/temp/sy4.pdf
Chinese Brochure : www.TheDailyEnlightenment.com/temp/sy5.pdf
O'Joy Care Services, one of the three social service organisations selected to provide Care Coordinator services, a new caregiver support initiative in our local community, will be organising a caregivers group work in Mandarin on "Caring for Someone with Dementia".
The objectives of the group work include providing a supportive environment for caregivers to express and address some of their concerns in care-giving, fostering mutual support among group members and facilitating learning from one another and from professionals, practical and case-specific care-giving skills.
Caregivers will meet for 8 two-hourly sessions. During these sessions, some key topics to be covered include accepting and understanding dementia, communicating to persons with dementia, knowing own strengths and limitations as well as self care.
For more information and registration, please refer to brochures (available in English and Mandarin).
O'Joy Care Services
701 Geylang Rd
#03-03 Teambuild Centre
Singapore 389687
Tel : 6749 0190
Fax: 6742 1909
Website: www.ojoy.org
~Bringing oceans of joy to those we serve~
All are welcome |
| Apr 29 | Hall of Great Compassion. By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Vesak Celebration 2550BE: Candle Light Offering and Vow-Making
All are welcome |
| Apr 30 | Tzu Chi Foundation( Singapore ) | Free Health Screening
Would you like to know more and better about your health condition?
We welcome you to participate in the free health screening organized by Tzu Chi; together, we'll lead a healthier life
Event: Tzu Chi Free Health Screening
Date: 30 April 2006
Time: 0900 ¨C 1600
Venue: 3F, Jingsi Hall , Tzu Chi Foundation
Address: 9, Elias Road, Singapore 519937
(Opposite Blk 782, Pasir Ris St 71)
Hotline: 65829958
Items: blood pressure checks, blood glucose level checks, blood cholesterol level checks, pulse check, body weight/height measurements, urine tests, eyesight tests and temperature checks.
Also: Western and Chinese physicians for medical consultation
What is depression? Can it be prevented or cured?
We welcome you to attend a talk by psychiatrists from Institute of Mental Health and Tzu Chi volunteers on depression and how to prevent and cure it on the same day of the health screening. Please feel free to stay on for the talk after your screening or to come earlier to enjoy the talk.
Lecture : About Depression
Venue : Jingsi Hall, Level 2 (Flower arrangement classroom)
Time :- Session 1 ¨C 10 am ¨C 12 pm
- Session 2 ¨C 2 pm ¨C 4.30pm (Please choose the one you prefer)
Hotline : 65829958
All are welcome |
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