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     November 2006
     
     

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    Nov 02Singapore Buddhist Mission
    Evening Dharma Talk & Guided Meditation session by Sister Sumitra)

    
We are glad to inform you that there will be Evening Dharma Talk & Guided Meditation session by Sister Sumitra coming Thursday, details as follows: 
    

    Date : 2 Nov 2006 (Thursday) 

    Time : 7.30 pm to 9:30 pm 

    Venue : Singapore Buddhist Mission
    
9 Ruby Lane
    
Singapore 324284 

    
You may bring your friends who are interested in learning meditation. 
    
**Kindly also note that the session on Wed, 1 Nov at Blk 106, Aljunied has been cancelled.     


    All are welcome
    

    Nov 03
    to
    Nov 24    		Brahm Education Centre
    Meditation Courses

    



    

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    Meditation for Beginners - Session 40 (Fri)
    
Forest Method (4 sessions) 
    
This open meditation series for beginners, is popular amongst Buddhist and non-Buddhist alike. The teaching approach is that of very basic Buddhist Psychology taught in a practical manner. The course comprises two related sections:
    

    Theory - A study of the meditation methods as given in the original texts of the Buddha
    

    Practice - A guided practice of the meditation method (including Q&A sessions)
    
Details and course registration online
    

    Who Should Attend
    
Individuals who needs to de-stress, focus calm & clarity
    

    Some benefits of meditation:
    
Promotes deep rest, de-stressing, mental focus, calm & clarity, emotional health
    

    Fee : BF member : S$80 Non-member : S$100 
    

    Course Dates : Nov 3, 10, 17 & 24 
    

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Instructor Profile
    

    Mr Piya Tan
    
Piya Tan is a full-time lecturer and researcher in early Buddhism, and has conducted numerous courses and retreats since 1980s. In 1992, he was a Visiting Scholar (Buddhist Studies) at the University of California at Berkeley, USA. Currently he is working on a translation of the early Buddhist suttas.

    


    All are welcome
    

    Nov 04
    to
    Nov 26    		Vipassana Meditation Centre (Singapore)
    Meditation Course for Beginners, One Day Mindfulness Retreat and Novitiate Programme 06

    

The Highlight of Nov 06 programmes are :
    



    
1) Meditation Course for Beginners

    Date : 4,11,18 & 25 Nov (Sat)

    Time :  7.30pm to 9.30pm

    Venue :  251 Lavender Street

    Teacher :  Sayadaw U Pannananda

    Fee :  By Donation
    
Application opens on 18 Oct and closes 30 Oct.
    
Registration is required.

    

2) One Day Mindfulness Retreat
    

    Date :  11 Nov (Sat)

    Time :  9am to 6pm

    Venue :  33B Lowland Road.
    
Registration is required.

    



    
3) Novitiate Programme 06
    

    Date :  19 Nov to 26 Nov

    Venue :  251 Lavender Street

    Age : Male 10 to 16 yrs old
    
Application opens on 14 Oct and closes 28 Oct

    

Pls log on to our website @ http://vmc128.8m.com for details.


    All are welcome
    



    Nov 04Buddhist Cultural Centre (Fu Hui Auditorium). By Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services.
    Lifelong Education Workshop : Self-Awareness (in Mandarin) 

    

    


    Date: 4th November 2006, Saturday 			

    Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm			

    Course Title: Self-Awareness (in Mandarin)			

    Facilitator: Ms Tan Hwee San 			

    Venue: Yen Pei Building, Memorial Hall Level 1
    			
	105 Punggol Road, Singapore 546636

    			

Admission is FREE.  Registration forms can be collected from 

    Fu Hui Library
    105 Punggol Road Singapore 546636


    
or downloaded from http://www.sbws.org.sg.
    For enquiries, please call : 6489 8161 (ext. 41) or email: dharma.ed@bcc.org.sg	


    All are welcome
    

    Nov 22
    to
    Dec 06    		Brahm Education Centre
    Meditation for the Young (Session 2)

    



    
For 16yrs and below - 3 lessons 

    
Course Contents:
    
1. My happiest memory - Recalling happy memories to cultivate loving-kindness.
    
2. The smiling breath - Meditation on the breath for a clear mind.
    
3. The beautiful jewel lotus - Building positive emotions through loving-kindness.
    
4. The bright rainbow - Light and colour perception to enrich the child's mind.
    
5. I am a cloud - Reflection on the importance and beauty of nature: calm and wisdom.
    
6. I am the universe - Basic meditation on the four elements.
    
7. The space inside me - Locating spaces in the body: an exercise in relaxation.
    
8. Bright happy me - Using the breath to recharge yourself.

    
Join us by registering now 

    
Venue
    
Brahm Centre
    
33 Jalan Afifi, Eton House, #06-01/03 Singapore 409180
    
Date : 22 Nov 2006, 
    Time : 11am - 11.45am

    
Who Should Attend
    
Children interested in meditation, and want to focus better in school work.

    
Fee : BF Members/Non-Members : S$50 
    Dates : Nov 22, 29 Dec 6 

    
Join us by registering online now .

    
Instructor Profile
    

    Mr Piya Tan
    
Piya Tan is a full-time lecturer and researcher in early Buddhism, and has conducted numerous courses and retreats since 1980s. In 1992, he was a Visiting Scholar (Buddhist Studies) at the University of California at Berkeley, USA. Currently he is working on a translation of the early Buddhist suttas.

    
Join us by registering now .

    
For more information, please call 6745 5007 or email: enquiries@brahmec.com. 

     For payment, please make cheque payable to 

    "Brahm Education Centre Ltd"
    33, Jalan Afifi, Eton House,
    #06-01 Singapore 409180

    


    All are welcome
    

    Nov 10
    to
    Nov 21    		Hai Inn Temple
    Journey of the Heart Relics: Past, Present and Future

    



    Website: www.maitreyaproject.com.sg
    
Venue:Hai Inn Temple
    
33 Bricklands Road
    
Off Choa Chu Kang Ave 3
    
Cho Chu Kang MRT
    
Tel: 6769 1515
    



    All are welcome
    

    Nov 17
    to
    Nov 19    		Ven. Hong Choon Memorial Hall, 4th Floor / Hall of No Form. Kong Meng San Monastery
    Grand Puja 2006 Led By H.E. Kyabje Lati Rinpoche & Entourage of 25 Lamas from Ganden Shartse Monastery

    



    All are welcome
    

    Nov 19
    to
    Dec 22    		Buddhist Fellowship 
    Ajahn Dhammasiha's Talks

    



    
Ajahn Dhammasiha will be giving a series of talks at our Centre in November and December as follows:
    

  • 19 November (Sunday) 11.00 am
    ~ Integrating Meditation Into Our Daily Life

  • 20 November (Monday) 7.30 pm
    ~ True Love Means To Let Go

  • 21 November (Tuesday) 7.30 pm
    ~ Back to Buddha

  • 22 December (Friday) 7.30 pm
    ~ The Fast Lane to Nibbana

    
Those who wish to offer dana at the Centre on Sunday, 19 November, please be at the Centre by 10.30 am.


    All are welcome
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    Nov 20
    to
    Nov 24    		 Cheng Beng Buddhist Society. Co-organised by P & M Development Pte. Ltd.
    Self Discovery Camp and Self Exploration Camp

    



    
Conducted by Qualified ex-primary school teachers and ex-senior kindergarten teachers

    
Program for Self Discovery Camp 20.11.06 to 24.11.06 (Mon-Fri)
    

  • Science Discovery with hands on projects 

  • Fun with Creative Chinese Writing 

  • Exciting games to cultivate good team spirit 

  • Fun with music and movements 

  • Impart Good Moral Values 

  • Master Basic Meditation Skill

    
Program for Self Exploration Camp 27.11.06 to 1.12.06 (Mon-Fri)
    

  • Mind Challenging Mathematics Project & Quiz 

  • Educational walk to Life of Nature 

  • Appreciate Creative Written Expression in English 

  • A mystery journey to the past- Unfold the History 

  • Be a little picasso 

  • Impart Good Moral Values

    
Closing Date for registration: 12 Nov 2006

    For any enquiry, please call: 9777 6743 (Ms Lim)

    
Organised by Cheng Beng Buddhist Society
    
Co-organised by P & M Development Pte. Ltd.
    


    All are welcome
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    Nov 26Singapore Buddhist Meditation Centre
    International Pali Chanting Competition Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Maha Thero Challenge Shield

    
We are pleased to inform your organization that we are organizing an International Chanting Competition on 26 November, 2006, to be held at Metta Building, 32 Simei Street 1, Singapore 529950, in honour of the late Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Maha Thero.

    
As such, we would like to invite your esteemed organization to participate in the competition. The rules and regulations, and application forms are enclosed herewith.

    
We look forward to your enthusiastic participation in making this event a success.

    
Download  form here. All entry forms must reach SBMC by mail / fax, by 16th November, 2006.

    
The Singapore Buddhist Meditation Centre
    No. 1, Jalan Mas Puteh, Singapore 128607
    Tel: 67783330, Fax: 67730150
    


    All are welcome
    



    


     





     


       
 
     
     December 2006
     
     

    DATEVENUEACTIVITIES
    


    Dec 01
    to
    Dec 23    		Brahm Education Centre
    Meditation Courses

    



    



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    Meditation for Beginners - Session 41 (Fri)
    
Forest Method (4 sessions) 
    
This open meditation series for beginners, is popular amongst Buddhist and non-Buddhist alike. The teaching approach is that of very basic Buddhist Psychology taught in a practical manner. The course comprises two related sections:
    

    Theory - A study of the meditation methods as given in the original texts of the Buddha
    

    Practice - A guided practice of the meditation method (including Q&A sessions)
    
Details and course registration online 
    

    Who Should Attend
    
Individuals who needs to de-stress, focus calm & clarity
    

    Some benefits of meditation:
    
Promotes deep rest, de-stressing, mental focus, calm & clarity, emotional health
    

    Fee : BF member : S$80 Non-member : S$100 
    

    Course Dates : Dec 1, 8, 15 & 22 
    


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    Meditation for Beginners - Session 42 (Sat)
    
Insight Method (4 sessions) 
    
This open meditation series for beginners, is popular amongst Buddhist and non-Buddhist alike. The teaching approach is that of very basic Buddhist Psychology taught in a practical manner. The course comprises two related sections:

    

    Theory - A study of the meditation methods as given in the original texts of the Buddha
    

    Practice - A guided practice of the meditation method (including Q&A sessions)
    
Details and course registration online
    

    Who Should Attend
    
Individuals who needs to de-stress, focus calm & clarity
    

    Fee : BF member : S$80 Non-member : S$100
    

    Course Dates : Dec 2, 9, 16 & 23 
    

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Instructor Profile
    

    Mr Piya Tan
    
Piya Tan is a full-time lecturer and researcher in early Buddhism, and has conducted numerous courses and retreats since 1980s. In 1992, he was a Visiting Scholar (Buddhist Studies) at the University of California at Berkeley, USA. Currently he is working on a translation of the early Buddhist suttas.

    


    All are welcome
    

    Dec 03Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services
    Charity Funfair

    


    

    Website: http://www.sbws.org.sg
    
Email: sbws@sbws.org.sg
    


    All are welcome
    

    Dec 07
    to
    Dec 10    		Manjusri Secondary School. By Singapore Buddhist Mission
    Camp Ehi Passiko 2006: Sequel
    Singapore Buddhist Mission's 14th Youth Camp

    


    

    Camp Ehi Passiko 2006: Sequel
    
Singapore Buddhist Mission's 14th Youth Camp
    

    Venue :Manjusri Secondary School

    Age :15 to 21 years old

    Fees :$45 (standard)
    
$40 ( early bird)
    
$20 (Manjusri Student)

    Contact :Kaiyi 9820 2447 or Laura 9832 3570

    Email :sbm_youth@yahoo.com


    All are welcome
    

    Dec 09
    &
    Dec 25    		Vipassana Meditation Centre (Singapore)
    One Day Mindfulness Retreat

    



    
One Day Mindfulness Retreat

    Date :  9 December and 25 December (Sat)

    Registration: 8.30am - 8.45am

    Time :  9am to 6pm

    Venue :  241B Victoria Street
    
Registration is required.

    


    All are welcome
    

    Dec 09
    to
    Dec 17     		Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas and Awareness Place (Well-being) Centre. By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
    ECHOES FROM THE PURELAND AND 2-DAY WORKSHOP

    


    

Led by 122nd Abbot of Gyuto Tantric University Venerable Tokden Tulku and his entourage of 7 Gyuto monks. Transform your mind with peace and serenity through their unique deep harmonic overtone chanting of the Buddhist scriptures, a technique passed down through the centuries!

    

Prayers and teachings by Venerable Tokden Tulku
    
Venue : Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery 
    Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas, 1st Floor 
    
Admission : Free for above programmes.

    	
9/12/2006 (Sat) 
    
7.00pm - 7.30pm : 	Auspicious Prayers for all 
    	
7.30pm - 9.30pm :	Dharma Talk: The key to happiness & peace in life ( Talk in Tibetan language with Chinese Translation )

    	
    
10/12/2006 (Sun)
    
1.00pm - 3.00pm :	'Jang Chog'	
    
3.30pm - 5.00pm : 	Monlam Prayers
    A prayer for the fulfillment of wishes of oneself and all the sentient beings. Especially auspicious for peace & prosperity to welcome the new year.	

    
2-Day Workshop
    
Venue: Awareness Place (Well-being) Centre
    
Brash Basah Complex, #03-39 

    
Date: 16/12/2006 (Sat) to 17/12/2006 (Sun) 
    
Time: 10.00am to 4.30pm 
    
Topic: Cultivating the Mind-Only View and Middle Way View in Buddhism.
    
Registration required: DOWNLOAD FORM  
    
Offering: $50 Limited seats only. 
    
(Free for seniors citizen, students and nurses only)
    
Translation from Tibetan to English 
    
Hotline : 6 849 5300. 
    
Enquiries: semd@kmspks.org  


    All are welcome
    

    Dec 15
    8.00pm     		Singapore Indoor Stadium. By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
    Concert 2006: Voices of Harmony, Sound of a Thousand Years

    


    
Concert
    

    Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
 
    Date: 15 Dec 2006  Fri 

    Time:  8.00pm

    Guest of Honour: Minister Mentor, Mr Lee Kuan Yew 

    
Come enjoy an enchanting night.
    
A night of heavenly music and splendid performances in Homage to the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. 
Let the feelings of gratitude, peace and love infuse your entire being with the harmonious sound of a thousand years. 

    
Collaborating with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO), it is the first major Buddhist arts performance organised by Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery (KMSPKS). 

    
Highlights
    

    Music Director / Maestro: Tsung Yeh (SCO) 

    Executive Advisor: Venerable Sik Kwang Sheng 

    Performances Highlights:     
Venerable Sik Kwang Sheng (abbot of KMSPKS) / Joi Chua /
China Disabled People?s Performing Arts Troupe! 

    
Tickets

    
Tickets Price: $100 $50 $30 
    
Enquiries and Tickets purchase: 
    
Call Sistic telephone: 6348 5555 or visit website:  www.sistic.com.sg to book your tickets now. 
    
Honorary Tickets: 
     For purchase of tickets above $1000, please visit the Reception Office at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, or call 6849 5300. 
    
Concessions: 

  •  50% discount for Students & Senior Citizens (55 years old & above) . Applicable for $30 tickets only. 

  •  15% discount for Staff and Volunteers of KMSPKS 

  •  15% discount for SCO Staff and Musicians 

  •  15% discount for Friends of SCO 

  •  15% discount for MBS Teaching Staff & Students
    
Early bird discount (Apr-August): 

  •  20% discount for bulk purchase of 20 or more tickets. 

  •  15% discount for other purchases.
    
Group discount (Sep-Dec) : 

  •  10% discount for bulk purchase of 20 or more tickets. 

    
Net proceeds of this event will go to Singapore Buddhist Federation for the Upgrading Project Fund of Maha Bodhi School (MBS), and to SCO.

    
Acknowledgements

    
The organiser sincerely thanks all whom have supported and making the event possible.
    
Event Sponsors: 

  • Singapore Airlines 

  •  AD Graphics Pte Ltd 
    
Event Supports:

  •  All Volunteers of KMSPKS 

  •  Singapore Chinese Orchestra  

  •  Singapore Buddhist Federation  

    
Note: See details/update here 


    All are welcome
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    Dec 16
    3.00pm
    to
    4.30pm     		Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services
    Guan Yin Bodhisattva: The Great Compassion (in English)

    

    
All are WELCOME . Admission is FREE.  

    
Registration to attend the talk can be made online at http://www.bcc.org.sg/showform6.php  or at 

    Fu Hui Library 
    105 Punggol Road Singapore 546636

    or 
email: dharma.ed@bcc.org.sg
    Website: http://www.sbws.org.sg  For enquiries, please call : 6489 8161 (ext. 41)   


    All are welcome
    

    Dec 22
    to
    Dec 28    		Buddhist Fellowship 
    Dharma Talks

    


    
* Ajahn Dhammasiha will be giving a dharma talk at our Centre as follows:
    

  • 22 December (Friday) 7.30 pm
    ~ The Fast Lane to Nibbana

    
* Venerable Anenja will be giving a dharma talk at our Centre as follows:
    

  • 24 December (Sunday) at 11 am
    ~ Tracing The Buddha's Footsteps

    
* Ajahn Brahm will be giving a dharma talk at Metta School Hall as follows:
    

  • 28 December 	Thur	8 pm
    ~ Inter Religious Harmony	Free
    Note Venue:	Talk at Metta School Hall, Simei St 21
    Admission is free
    	


    All are welcome
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    Dec 31
    to
    Jan 01
    10.00pm
    to
    6.00am    		Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas. By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
    Spiritual Countdown '06 Pure Heart Pure Land

    


    


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