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2007 AD ( 2551 BE ) ACTIVITIES

 

     
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   July 2007
  
DATE VENUE ACTIVITIES 

Jul 01
to
Jul 07 By Uttamayanmuni Buddhist Temple, Poh Meng Tse Temple, Ti-Sarana Buddhist Association, Buddhist Fellowship & Palelai Buddhist Temple Sayadaw U Inndaka Dhammaduta Programme

DHAMMA TALKS



Venue : Uttamayanmuni Buddhist Temple (UBT), 
32B Choa Chu Kang Road Singapore 688785

Date : 1st Jul 2007 (Sunday) 

Time :  from 10am


Venue :Buddhist Fellowship (BF), 
c/o Poh Ern Shih Temple, 
9 Chwee Chian Road, Singapore 117488

Date : 4th Jul 2007 (Wednesday)

Time : 7 to 10pm


Venue :Ti-Sarana Buddhist Association (TBA),
 90 Duku Road, Singapore 429254

Date : 8th Jul 2007 (Sunday)

Time : from 10am


METTA VIPASSANA MEDITATION WORKSHOP


Venue :Poh Meng Tse Temple (PMTT), 438 Dunearn Road, Singapore 289613
(participants - please bring your own mediation cushion)

Date : 2nd Jul 2007 (Monday) & 3rd Jul 2007 (Tuesday)

Time : 7.30 to 9pm


Venue : Wat Palelai (WP), 
49 Bedok Walk

Date : 7th Jul 2007 (Saturday)

Time : 8am to 7pm

NB: registration is recommended as lunch will be provided. Kindly register with Sis Henrietta at  henriettawongheng@yahoo.com.sg (hp: 96318375). Download the schedule and application form here


Volunteers who wish to offer Daily Breakfast Dana (1-10 July), may do so at Poh Meng Tse Temple (PMTT). 
Time: 7 to 8am. 


Synopsis of Talks


Title 1: The Five Kinds of Shade

Synopsis: There are five kinds of shade: (1) the shade of tree, (2) the shade of parents and relatives, (3) the shade of a ruler, (4) the shade of a teacher, (5) the shade of Lord Buddha’s dhamma or Teachings. Among these five shades, the shade of relatives and parents is more peaceful than the shade of a tree. The shade of a ruler is more peaceful than the shade of relatives and parents. The shade of a teacher is more peaceful than the shade of a ruler. The shade of Lord Buddha’s Teachings or dhamma is more peaceful than the shade of a teacher.



Title 2: Loving-Kindness Meditation (Metta Bhavana)

Synopsis: Bhavana means development or cultivation. Therefore, metta bhavana refers to the repeated cultivation of metta or loving-kindness in our own hearts and minds to make it firm and strong. With the practice of metta meditation, we have to develop a genuine wish for our own happiness and the happiness of others. When we develop metta for all beings by wishing them good health and happiness, then our hearts and minds will feel happy and peaceful. Because we are practising metta meditation, we experience this happiness and peace ourselves.


About Sayadaw U Inndaka 




Sayadaw U Inndaka was born on 5 October 1952 in the village of Thaleba, Ayadaw Township in Monywa District, Myanmar. After completing the fourth standard, he became a novice (samanera). In 1972, he ordained as a monk (bhikkhu) in the Mahagandhayon Monastery with Mahagandhayon Sayadaw U Janakabhivamsa as his preceptor. He passed the Pali exams at the primary, intermediate and the advanced levels up to the Dhammacariya (Religious teacher) Exam. He subsequently taught the Pali scriptures to monks and novices for about 10 years in Mandalay.


Sayadaw U Inndaka started practising Satipatthana vipassana meditation under Chanmyay Sayadaw Ashin Janakabhivamsa. In 1989 he spent his vassa (rains retreat) at Chanmyay Yeiktha Meditation Centre, Yangon practising Satipatthana vipassana meditation under Chanmyay Sayadaw. When vassa ended, he continued to reside at Chanmyay Yeiktha Meditation Centre and carry out the duties of pariyatti (duties connected with studying and learning the scriptures) and patipatti (duties connected with teaching and practising meditation). In 1995, Chanmyay Sayadaw appointed him to be the Abbot of the newly established branch of Chanmyay Yeiktha Meditation Centre in Hmawbi, where he served as the Meditation Instructor for both Myanmar and foreign monks and lay meditators.


In 2005 Sayadaw U Inndaka moved into his own monastery after 10 years exemplary service at Hmawbi. This new centre is located on about 4-acres of land and its address is Chanmyay Myaing Meditation Centre, Lay Daunk Kan Quarter, Shwe Nantha Sanpya Myothit, Mingaladon Township (Tel: 951-728820/1), about half an hour’s drive from Yangon. The aim of the Centre is to conduct intensive training in Satipatthana Vipassana meditation for Burmese and foreign yogis throughout the year except during the Burmese New Year in April when Myanmar people by the thousands join meditation retreats to avoid the noisy water festival and parents send their children to monasteries to become temporary novices. In April 2007, Sayadaw conducted a month-long Buddhist training course for 400 youths who ordained as temporary novices at the Chanmyay Myaing Centre.


Sayadaw U Inndaka is the author of the book “Metta – The Practice of Loving Kindness as the Foundation for Insight Meditation Practice”. It has been translated into English and German and has served as a very useful guide for practitioners all over the world. Sayadaw visits Malaysia every year to conduct meditation retreats.


Sayadaw U Inndaka is currently the Abbot of Chanmyay Myaing Meditation Centre, Myanmar




All are WELCOME . 




Jul 01 Palelai Buddhist Temple Palelai Buddhist Temple Library


We are pleased to announce the opening of Palelai Buddhist Temple Library on every Sunday from 1pm to 3pm with effect from 01 Jul 2007.



The library will be opened to all and interested personnel may register as a library member by completing the library membership application form attached and submit the completed form either by hand or by post to:- 

Palelai Buddhist Temple office
49 Bedok Walk Singapore 469145. 

Once registered as a member, you will be contacted to collect your library membership card at the library and you are entitled to start using the library and her facilities immediately during the opening hours. 



To facilitate the process of preparing your library membership card, you may send an email with the completed application form to email: watpalelai@yahoo.com.sg and follow up with sending the signed copy of the application form to Palelai Buddhist Temple office.



For more details, please visit the library during the opening hours or contact Palelai Buddhist Temple at 6443 3324 or email: watpalelai@yahoo.com.sg



All are WELCOME . 





Jul 05
to
Jul 26 Minding Centre The Joy of Love - Happiness in marriage and partnership

COURSE VISION

This is a course for partners and married couples
who seek to enjoy the best in one another.

It is about making friends and building life partnership:
Friends are made, not found.

Friendships and marriages are not made in heaven, but we can turn them into a heaven:
Like life, marriage is a learning process.




 



Date :

 July 5,12,19, 26 (Thu) Time: 7.30-9.00 pm



Venue: The Minding Centre 


Fees: $190 (per couple)




INSTRUCTOR: Piya Tan is a meditation therapist and counsellor. He has run numerous meditation retreats and courses, classes on Buddhist psychology and counselling (non-religious), and various other courses for tertiary students and adults since 1980s. In 1994, he taught meditation at the University of California at Berkeley, USA. He co-authored Love and Marriage: A Buddhist Perspective (1990), and is happily married with two young sons.

For more details click here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piya_Tan





 
For more course details, please browse our http://mindcentre.googlepaqes.com or contact Ratna Lim.
Please make your payment to "The Minding Centre" and mail to:


Minding Centre

Blk 644 Bukit Batok Central, #01-68 (2nd flr)

Singapore 650644




All are WELCOME . 




Jul 07 Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services Personal Development Workshop: Managing Stress with Mindfulness





Date : 7 July 2007 (Saturday)

Time : 2 pm to 6.30 pm 

Topic : Managing Stress with Mindfulness (Workshop in English)

Speaker : Ms. Sim Siew Ching

Venue : Yen Pei Building, Level 7 

              105 Punggol Road, Singapore 546636




 
Registration forms can be obtained at 


Fu Hui Library 

105 Punggol Road,

Singapore 546636


or register online at http://www.bcc.org.sg/showform9.php

 
For enquiries, please call 6489 8161 ext. 41 or email dharma.ed@bcc.org.sg 






All are welcome
Jul 19 Palelai Buddhist Temple Meditation Course For Beginners






We are pleased to announce that we will be organising the above meditation course for beginners.  The details are as follows:



Starting date	:	19 July 2007

Time		:	8.00pm - 9.30pm

Venue		:	Meditation Hall, Chedi Dhammasathit

Course Duration	:  	Approximately 3 months	

Frequency   	:	Once a week (every Thursday)

Conducted by	:	Sebastian Wong



The course is aimed at those who would like an insight into how the Buddha’s teachings, specifically Buddhist meditation, can be applied to their daily lives to manage their stresses and strains arising from pressures of work, family, ill-health, loss of loved ones etc.  Attendees do not need to have prior knowledge of the Buddha’s teachings and the course is also open to non-Buddhists. Instructions will be given in English and will focus on applying the Buddha’s instructions on breath meditation, development of peace of mind, and cultivation of insight wisdom.   



The course is free of charge and attendees are advised to come in comfortable clothes (loose pants, light shirts).  As the temple is a sanctuary for celibate monks and the practice of modesty & restraint of the senses, ladies are kindly requested NOT to come in shorts (bermudas are acceptable), low cut blouses, or other revealing clothes. 



To obtain the registration form or if you have any queries, please contact  cswong78@singnet.com.sg or call Sebastian at 6546-4628 (after 10pm).  


Note: Due to overseas work assignments, Sebastian may have to be away on certain Thursdays so the weekly frequency may not always be adhered to but you will be given advanced notice of changes.



May You Be Well And Happy Always !!!


All are WELCOME . 


Jul 18
to
Jul 27 Palelai Buddhist Temple Pa-Auk Meditation Retreat






Pa-Auk Meditation Retreat

18 July ~ 27 July 2007

Venue : Palelai Buddhist Temple, 
49 Bedok Walk, Singapore 469145 

Instructor : Venerable Mahinda, authorized Pa-Auk Meditation Teacher



Evening Dhamma Talks




Venue: Meditation Hall, 3rd Floor, Chedi Dhammasathit


 

Time:19 July, Thursday		-		
Topic: Anapanasati- 
Mindfulness of Breathing




Time:21 July, Saturday		-		
Topic: Uposatha Sutta (1)




Time:22 July, Sunday		-		
Topic: Uposatha Sutta (2)




Time:23 July, Monday		-		
Topic: Uposatha Sutta (3)




Time:25 July, Wednesday		-		
Topic: Metta Bhavana-
						Loving Kindness Meditation
						


Time:26 July, Thursday  	-		
Topic: How to practise meditation 
			in daily life followed by Questions & Answers


					


The Dhamma talks will be delivered in Chinese, to be followed by translation into English. 



In order not to cause distractions to yogis, there will be NO Q&A in the first 5 sessions of Dhamma talks. Q&A is reserved for the last Dhamma talk on 26 July.



Should you have questions, please write down your question(s) on a piece of paper and hand it to the Retreat Organizers by lunch time on 26 July.


Biography of Instructor



Born in Malaysia, Venerable Mahinda, was ordained as a Buddhist monk in the Theravada tradition 20 years ago under the tutelage of Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda Nakaya Thera. He undertook Buddhist studies and training Sri Lanka (1977-1982) and practical Buddhist meditation under several masters in Sri Lanka, India, Burma and Thailand. 

The Venerable is currently the spiritual director of Aloka Meditation Centre, Peats Ridge, New South Wales, in Australia. He has given lectures and seminars on Buddhism, meditation and its application in daily life at various high schools and universities and many community organisations




All are WELCOME . Admission is FREE. 


Jul 20
to
Jul 23 Khao Lak Phuket Thailand. By Buddhist Fellowship A Happiness Retreat with Ajahn Brahm !




Fancy a relaxing break in a 5-star resort in Thaliand?



 

What's more? You will also get a taste of inner happiness that comes from meditation and guided by Ajahn Brahm! This is all going to be in tranquil surroundings Khao Lak* against the beach facing the gorgeous Andaman Sea with a splendid sunset every evening.



 

Package includes 4-day/3-night stay at Le Meridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa, meditation package with breakfast, lunch, tea break and a light dinner. Tea and coffee service all day, all for only S$650.



 

We have a group booking to Phuket with Silk Air to offer air fares at $150 + taxes. Limited seats so please register early to ensure getting this special fare. Airport-hotel transfers included.



 

Sign up early to enjoy the Early Bird discount of $50 (by 15 April 2007) on the package!  Payment to be made at BF Centre, 33 Jalan Afifi, Eton House #06-01, (off Paya Lebar Rd) 


For more information please call telephone: 6842 6422 or  email: bfellow@singnet.com.sg



 


*Khao Lak is one hour drive from Phuket.



All are WELCOME . Admission is FREE. 




Jul 21
to
Aug 11 Minding Centre PSYCHOLOGY OF MEDITATION





Minding Centre

Blk 644 Bukit Batok Central, #01-68 (2nd flr)

Singapore 650644 
[near Bukit Batok MRT & Bus Int]

Tel: 6569 5205; HP: 8211 0879









***************


Scientists are more certain now the brain can 
actually repair itself (it is called "neuroplasticity").
Read. for example, Abigail Zuger's review of 
Norman Doidge's "The Brain That Changes Itself," here





One of the best way to repair the brain (or more 
correctly, the mind, according to Buddhism), is through
MEDITATION. In this connection, I would like to 
introduce this course, especially if you have already
learned some meditation. If you are new to 
meditation, this forms a helpful foundation for joining a
meditation course:




PSYCHOLOGY OF MEDITATION [New course]

[Four weekly sessions of 2 hours each.]



Contents:
Body-mind theory . 
Feelings & emotions: their differences.
The brain during meditation.  
How the mind works moment to moment .  
How the brain repairs itself.  
Mindfulness in daily life. 
Focusses of mindfulness.  
Effective attention & environment  .  
Reality: virtual & real.  
Self-watching, self-healing.  
Meditation methods.  
Practice sessions.



Date: (Sat) Jul 21, 28; Aug 4, 11

Time: 7.00-9.00 pm

Fees: $160.00 (incl coursebook)

Venue: The Minding Centre

Instructor: Piya Tan

To register, please call Ratna Lim (8211 0879).



For Meditation Courses (guided sittings), please 
see http://mindcentre.googlepages.com







INSTRUCTOR: Piya Tan is a meditation therapist and counsellor. He has run numerous meditation retreats and courses, classes on Buddhist psychology and counselling (non-religious), and various other courses for tertiary students and adults since 1980s. In 1994, he taught meditation at the University of California at Berkeley, USA. He co-authored Love and Marriage: A Buddhist Perspective (1990), and is happily married with two young sons.

For more details click here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piya_Tan





 
For more course details, please browse our http://mindcentre.googlepaqes.com or contact Ratna Lim.


All are WELCOME . Admission is FREE. 



Jul 27 Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services Dharma talk in Mandarin by Venerable Ji Chi





Dharma Talk: Heart Sutra – Freedom in Life (in Mandarin)

Date: 27 July 2007 (Friday)

Time: 8 pm to 9.30 pm 

Speaker: Venerable Ji Chi

Venue: Fu Hui Auditorium 

105 Punggol Road, Singapore 546636



 

For enquiries, please call 6489 8161 ext. 41 or email dharma.ed@bcc.org.sg 






All are welcome
Jul 28 Full Moon in the Chinese Sixth Lunar Month Asalha Puja or Dhamma Day.





This commemorates the Buddha's first discourse, the Dhamma-Cakka-Pavattana Sutta (the Discourse on the Turning of the Wheel of Truth) in Sarnath (Isipatana, Benares) - the Deer Park , which he gave to the group of five monks with whom he had practised in the forest for many years. Upon hearing this discourse, one of the monks -- Ven. Kondañña -- gained his first glimpse of Nibbana, thus giving birth to the Noble Sangha. The annual rains retreat (vassa) commences the following day.

Note: At the end of this first sermon, the Venerable Kondañña became a Sotapanna (a person at the first stage of enlightenment) and then, according to the Commentaries, for example, the Commentary on Vinaya, the other four disciples became Sotapannas, one on each of the four following days. On the first day after the full-moon day in July, the monk Vappa became a Sotapanna; on the second day, Bhaddiya; on the third day, Mahanama; and on the fourth day, Assaji. After they became Sotapannas, they all asked Buddha for ordination. Buddha ordained each of them by calling to them, "Come monks." On the fifth day after the full-moon day, the Buddha assembled them and preached to them this discourse Anatta-lakkhana Sutta. -The Discourse on the Not-self Characteristic (no-soul or anatta) 

( Note: Try this site which is my favourite explaination for :- NO INNER CORE - ANATTA . By Sayadaw U Silananda  )








 






 

   
   August 2007
  
DATE VENUE ACTIVITIES
Aug 09 The Buddhist Library ONE DAY MEDITATION RETREAT 
METTA & VIPASSANA BHAVANA 




Date: On National Day 9 August 2007 (Thursday)



Time: 8 am to 6.30 pm

Venue: the Buddhist Library 


Time Event
8.00 am to 8.20 am  	Observing the Higher Sila (8 Precepts) 
8.20am to 8.40am      	Puja 
8.40 am to 9.30 am  	Dhamma Talk & metta bhavana  
	(metta meditation) 
9.30 am to 9.45 am  	Tea break 
9.45 am to 10.45 am  	Mindfulness meditation 
10.45 am to 11.15 am  	Individual meditation (walking or sitting) 
11.15 am to 11.40 am  	Puja 
11.40 am to 12.30 pm  	vegetarian lunch 
12.30 pm to 1.30 pm         	Rest & individual meditation 
	(walking and sitting) 
1.30 pm to 2.30 pm  	Mindfulness meditation 
2.30 pm to 3.00 pm  	Tea-break 
3.00 pm to 4.30 pm  	Dhamma talk & a discussion with Bhante and  
	Professor Chandima 
4.30pm to 5.00pm         	Walking meditation 
5.00 pm to 5.15 pm  	Tea break 
5.15 pm to 6.00pm  	Mindfulness meditation
6.00 pm to 6.30 pm  	Puja and chanting 




Please register early to avoid disappointment. 

The Buddhist Library . 
2 . Lorong 24A Geylang 
Singapore 398526
Tel: 6746 8435
Fax: 6741 7689 




All are WELCOME . Admission is FREE. 


Aug 17
to
Sep 07 Vipassana Meditation Centre (Singapore) Meditation Course for Beginners





Date : 17th , 24th ,31st Aug and 7th Sept (Fri) (New)

Time : 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Venue : 251 Lavender Street

Teacher : Sayadaw U Pannananda

English translator : Dr Tin Maung Maung Than

Fees : By Donation.



If you and your loved ones or friends are still interested,please provide the names and contact no for reservation of places as vacancies are still available.







All are WELCOME . Admission is FREE. 



Aug 17 Sri Lankaramaya  Buddhist Temple 'Hungry Ghosts'

It is time to talk about ‘Hungry Ghosts’. Venerable K. Rathanasara shares the Dhamma on 17th Friday, August at 8:30 PM, 
in Sri Lankaramaya  Buddhist Temple [30 C St. Michael’s Road]


Is it a dogma, a mythology or a reality?
Is there a realm of Hungry Ghosts?
Do they exist without material forms?
Why are they invisible to us?
Why are they hungry?
With what are they hungry?
What are the energies that lead to become a Hungry Ghost?
What does the Buddha say about them?
Is there a way for us to help them?


Come on Friends,

Let’s get together,

It is time to talk about ‘Hungry Ghosts’


All are WELCOME . Admission is FREE. 


Aug 17
to
Aug 26 Singapore Buddhist Federation Happiness in Life and Work  by Venerable  Guojun






All are WELCOME . Admission is FREE. 


Aug 24
to
Aug 27 Kwan Yin Chan Lin Di Zang Chanting Ceremony




All are WELCOME . Admission is FREE. 




Aug 27 Full Moon of the Chinese Seventh Month Ullambana Day


Most Chinese Buddhists celebrate the Full Moon of the Chinese Seventh month by having prayers, general transferring of merits to the beloved departed ones and to the wandering spirits during Ullambana Day. Read about the  Ullambana Sutra.


Aug 27
to
Oct 29 Singapore Buddhist Federation Intermediate Insight (Vipassana) Meditation 
Guided by Venerable Chuan Ren
 
Based on the Four Foundation Of Mindfulness




Download FORM here



All are WELCOME . Admission is FREE. 












 

 



 

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DATE	VENUE	ACTIVITIES
Jul 01 to Jul 07	By Uttamayanmuni Buddhist Temple, Poh Meng Tse Temple, Ti-Sarana Buddhist Association, Buddhist Fellowship & Palelai Buddhist Temple	Sayadaw U Inndaka Dhammaduta Programme DHAMMA TALKS Venue : Uttamayanmuni Buddhist Temple (UBT), 32B Choa Chu Kang Road Singapore 688785 Date : 1st Jul 2007 (Sunday) Time : from 10am Venue :Buddhist Fellowship (BF), c/o Poh Ern Shih Temple, 9 Chwee Chian Road, Singapore 117488 Date : 4th Jul 2007 (Wednesday) Time : 7 to 10pm Venue :Ti-Sarana Buddhist Association (TBA), 90 Duku Road, Singapore 429254 Date : 8th Jul 2007 (Sunday) Time : from 10am METTA VIPASSANA MEDITATION WORKSHOP Venue :Poh Meng Tse Temple (PMTT), 438 Dunearn Road, Singapore 289613 (participants - please bring your own mediation cushion) Date : 2nd Jul 2007 (Monday) & 3rd Jul 2007 (Tuesday) Time : 7.30 to 9pm Venue : Wat Palelai (WP), 49 Bedok Walk Date : 7th Jul 2007 (Saturday) Time : 8am to 7pm NB: registration is recommended as lunch will be provided. Kindly register with Sis Henrietta at henriettawongheng@yahoo.com.sg (hp: 96318375). Download the schedule and application form here Volunteers who wish to offer Daily Breakfast Dana (1-10 July), may do so at Poh Meng Tse Temple (PMTT). Time: 7 to 8am. Synopsis of Talks Title 1: The Five Kinds of Shade Synopsis: There are five kinds of shade: (1) the shade of tree, (2) the shade of parents and relatives, (3) the shade of a ruler, (4) the shade of a teacher, (5) the shade of Lord Buddha’s dhamma or Teachings. Among these five shades, the shade of relatives and parents is more peaceful than the shade of a tree. The shade of a ruler is more peaceful than the shade of relatives and parents. The shade of a teacher is more peaceful than the shade of a ruler. The shade of Lord Buddha’s Teachings or dhamma is more peaceful than the shade of a teacher. Title 2: Loving-Kindness Meditation (Metta Bhavana) Synopsis: Bhavana means development or cultivation. Therefore, metta bhavana refers to the repeated cultivation of metta or loving-kindness in our own hearts and minds to make it firm and strong. With the practice of metta meditation, we have to develop a genuine wish for our own happiness and the happiness of others. When we develop metta for all beings by wishing them good health and happiness, then our hearts and minds will feel happy and peaceful. Because we are practising metta meditation, we experience this happiness and peace ourselves. About Sayadaw U Inndaka Sayadaw U Inndaka was born on 5 October 1952 in the village of Thaleba, Ayadaw Township in Monywa District, Myanmar. After completing the fourth standard, he became a novice (samanera). In 1972, he ordained as a monk (bhikkhu) in the Mahagandhayon Monastery with Mahagandhayon Sayadaw U Janakabhivamsa as his preceptor. He passed the Pali exams at the primary, intermediate and the advanced levels up to the Dhammacariya (Religious teacher) Exam. He subsequently taught the Pali scriptures to monks and novices for about 10 years in Mandalay. Sayadaw U Inndaka started practising Satipatthana vipassana meditation under Chanmyay Sayadaw Ashin Janakabhivamsa. In 1989 he spent his vassa (rains retreat) at Chanmyay Yeiktha Meditation Centre, Yangon practising Satipatthana vipassana meditation under Chanmyay Sayadaw. When vassa ended, he continued to reside at Chanmyay Yeiktha Meditation Centre and carry out the duties of pariyatti (duties connected with studying and learning the scriptures) and patipatti (duties connected with teaching and practising meditation). In 1995, Chanmyay Sayadaw appointed him to be the Abbot of the newly established branch of Chanmyay Yeiktha Meditation Centre in Hmawbi, where he served as the Meditation Instructor for both Myanmar and foreign monks and lay meditators. In 2005 Sayadaw U Inndaka moved into his own monastery after 10 years exemplary service at Hmawbi. This new centre is located on about 4-acres of land and its address is Chanmyay Myaing Meditation Centre, Lay Daunk Kan Quarter, Shwe Nantha Sanpya Myothit, Mingaladon Township (Tel: 951-728820/1), about half an hour’s drive from Yangon. The aim of the Centre is to conduct intensive training in Satipatthana Vipassana meditation for Burmese and foreign yogis throughout the year except during the Burmese New Year in April when Myanmar people by the thousands join meditation retreats to avoid the noisy water festival and parents send their children to monasteries to become temporary novices. In April 2007, Sayadaw conducted a month-long Buddhist training course for 400 youths who ordained as temporary novices at the Chanmyay Myaing Centre. Sayadaw U Inndaka is the author of the book “Metta – The Practice of Loving Kindness as the Foundation for Insight Meditation Practice”. It has been translated into English and German and has served as a very useful guide for practitioners all over the world. Sayadaw visits Malaysia every year to conduct meditation retreats. Sayadaw U Inndaka is currently the Abbot of Chanmyay Myaing Meditation Centre, Myanmar All are WELCOME .
Jul 01	Palelai Buddhist Temple	Palelai Buddhist Temple Library We are pleased to announce the opening of Palelai Buddhist Temple Library on every Sunday from 1pm to 3pm with effect from 01 Jul 2007. The library will be opened to all and interested personnel may register as a library member by completing the library membership application form attached and submit the completed form either by hand or by post to:- Palelai Buddhist Temple office 49 Bedok Walk Singapore 469145. Once registered as a member, you will be contacted to collect your library membership card at the library and you are entitled to start using the library and her facilities immediately during the opening hours. To facilitate the process of preparing your library membership card, you may send an email with the completed application form to email: watpalelai@yahoo.com.sg and follow up with sending the signed copy of the application form to Palelai Buddhist Temple office. For more details, please visit the library during the opening hours or contact Palelai Buddhist Temple at 6443 3324 or email: watpalelai@yahoo.com.sg All are WELCOME .
Jul 05 to Jul 26	Minding Centre	The Joy of Love - Happiness in marriage and partnership COURSE VISION This is a course for partners and married couples who seek to enjoy the best in one another. It is about making friends and building life partnership: Friends are made, not found. Friendships and marriages are not made in heaven, but we can turn them into a heaven: Like life, marriage is a learning process. Date : July 5,12,19, 26 (Thu) Time: 7.30-9.00 pm Venue: The Minding Centre Fees: $190 (per couple) INSTRUCTOR: Piya Tan is a meditation therapist and counsellor. He has run numerous meditation retreats and courses, classes on Buddhist psychology and counselling (non-religious), and various other courses for tertiary students and adults since 1980s. In 1994, he taught meditation at the University of California at Berkeley, USA. He co-authored Love and Marriage: A Buddhist Perspective (1990), and is happily married with two young sons. For more details click here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piya_Tan For more course details, please browse our http://mindcentre.googlepaqes.com or contact Ratna Lim. Please make your payment to "The Minding Centre" and mail to: Minding Centre Blk 644 Bukit Batok Central, #01-68 (2nd flr) Singapore 650644 All are WELCOME .
Jul 07	Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services	Personal Development Workshop: Managing Stress with Mindfulness Date : 7 July 2007 (Saturday) Time : 2 pm to 6.30 pm Topic : Managing Stress with Mindfulness (Workshop in English) Speaker : Ms. Sim Siew Ching Venue : Yen Pei Building, Level 7 105 Punggol Road, Singapore 546636 Registration forms can be obtained at Fu Hui Library 105 Punggol Road, Singapore 546636 or register online at http://www.bcc.org.sg/showform9.php For enquiries, please call 6489 8161 ext. 41 or email dharma.ed@bcc.org.sg All are welcome
Jul 19	Palelai Buddhist Temple	Meditation Course For Beginners We are pleased to announce that we will be organising the above meditation course for beginners. The details are as follows: Starting date : 19 July 2007 Time : 8.00pm - 9.30pm Venue : Meditation Hall, Chedi Dhammasathit Course Duration : Approximately 3 months Frequency : Once a week (every Thursday) Conducted by : Sebastian Wong The course is aimed at those who would like an insight into how the Buddha’s teachings, specifically Buddhist meditation, can be applied to their daily lives to manage their stresses and strains arising from pressures of work, family, ill-health, loss of loved ones etc. Attendees do not need to have prior knowledge of the Buddha’s teachings and the course is also open to non-Buddhists. Instructions will be given in English and will focus on applying the Buddha’s instructions on breath meditation, development of peace of mind, and cultivation of insight wisdom. The course is free of charge and attendees are advised to come in comfortable clothes (loose pants, light shirts). As the temple is a sanctuary for celibate monks and the practice of modesty & restraint of the senses, ladies are kindly requested NOT to come in shorts (bermudas are acceptable), low cut blouses, or other revealing clothes. To obtain the registration form or if you have any queries, please contact cswong78@singnet.com.sg or call Sebastian at 6546-4628 (after 10pm). Note: Due to overseas work assignments, Sebastian may have to be away on certain Thursdays so the weekly frequency may not always be adhered to but you will be given advanced notice of changes. May You Be Well And Happy Always !!! All are WELCOME .
Jul 18 to Jul 27	Palelai Buddhist Temple	Pa-Auk Meditation Retreat Pa-Auk Meditation Retreat 18 July ~ 27 July 2007 Venue : Palelai Buddhist Temple, 49 Bedok Walk, Singapore 469145 Instructor : Venerable Mahinda, authorized Pa-Auk Meditation Teacher Evening Dhamma Talks Venue: Meditation Hall, 3rd Floor, Chedi Dhammasathit Time:19 July, Thursday - Topic: Anapanasati- Mindfulness of Breathing Time:21 July, Saturday - Topic: Uposatha Sutta (1) Time:22 July, Sunday - Topic: Uposatha Sutta (2) Time:23 July, Monday - Topic: Uposatha Sutta (3) Time:25 July, Wednesday - Topic: Metta Bhavana- Loving Kindness Meditation Time:26 July, Thursday - Topic: How to practise meditation in daily life followed by Questions & Answers The Dhamma talks will be delivered in Chinese, to be followed by translation into English. In order not to cause distractions to yogis, there will be NO Q&A in the first 5 sessions of Dhamma talks. Q&A is reserved for the last Dhamma talk on 26 July. Should you have questions, please write down your question(s) on a piece of paper and hand it to the Retreat Organizers by lunch time on 26 July. Biography of Instructor Born in Malaysia, Venerable Mahinda, was ordained as a Buddhist monk in the Theravada tradition 20 years ago under the tutelage of Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda Nakaya Thera. He undertook Buddhist studies and training Sri Lanka (1977-1982) and practical Buddhist meditation under several masters in Sri Lanka, India, Burma and Thailand. The Venerable is currently the spiritual director of Aloka Meditation Centre, Peats Ridge, New South Wales, in Australia. He has given lectures and seminars on Buddhism, meditation and its application in daily life at various high schools and universities and many community organisations All are WELCOME . Admission is FREE.
Jul 20 to Jul 23	Khao Lak Phuket Thailand. By Buddhist Fellowship	A Happiness Retreat with Ajahn Brahm ! Fancy a relaxing break in a 5-star resort in Thaliand? What's more? You will also get a taste of inner happiness that comes from meditation and guided by Ajahn Brahm! This is all going to be in tranquil surroundings Khao Lak* against the beach facing the gorgeous Andaman Sea with a splendid sunset every evening. Package includes 4-day/3-night stay at Le Meridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa, meditation package with breakfast, lunch, tea break and a light dinner. Tea and coffee service all day, all for only S$650. We have a group booking to Phuket with Silk Air to offer air fares at $150 + taxes. Limited seats so please register early to ensure getting this special fare. Airport-hotel transfers included. Sign up early to enjoy the Early Bird discount of $50 (by 15 April 2007) on the package! Payment to be made at BF Centre, 33 Jalan Afifi, Eton House #06-01, (off Paya Lebar Rd) For more information please call telephone: 6842 6422 or email: bfellow@singnet.com.sg *Khao Lak is one hour drive from Phuket. All are WELCOME . Admission is FREE.
Jul 21 to Aug 11	Minding Centre	PSYCHOLOGY OF MEDITATION Minding Centre Blk 644 Bukit Batok Central, #01-68 (2nd flr) Singapore 650644 [near Bukit Batok MRT & Bus Int] Tel: 6569 5205; HP: 8211 0879 ************* Scientists are more certain now the brain can actually repair itself (it is called "neuroplasticity"). Read. for example, Abigail Zuger's review of Norman Doidge's "The Brain That Changes Itself," here One of the best way to repair the brain (or more correctly, the mind, according to Buddhism), is through MEDITATION. In this connection, I would like to introduce this course, especially if you have already learned some meditation. If you are new to meditation, this forms a helpful foundation for joining a meditation course: PSYCHOLOGY OF MEDITATION [New course] [Four weekly sessions of 2 hours each.] Contents: Body-mind theory . Feelings & emotions: their differences. The brain during meditation. How the mind works moment to moment . How the brain repairs itself. Mindfulness in daily life. Focusses of mindfulness. Effective attention & environment . Reality: virtual & real. Self-watching, self-healing. Meditation methods. Practice sessions. Date: (Sat) Jul 21, 28; Aug 4, 11 Time: 7.00-9.00 pm Fees: $160.00 (incl coursebook) Venue: The Minding Centre Instructor: Piya Tan To register, please call Ratna Lim (8211 0879). For Meditation Courses (guided sittings), please see http://mindcentre.googlepages.com INSTRUCTOR:** Piya Tan is a meditation therapist and counsellor. He has run numerous meditation retreats and courses, classes on Buddhist psychology and counselling (non-religious), and various other courses for tertiary students and adults since 1980s. In 1994, he taught meditation at the University of California at Berkeley, USA. He co-authored Love and Marriage: A Buddhist Perspective (1990), and is happily married with two young sons. For more details click here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piya_Tan For more course details, please browse our http://mindcentre.googlepaqes.com or contact Ratna Lim. All are WELCOME . Admission is FREE.
Jul 27	Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services	Dharma talk in Mandarin by Venerable Ji Chi Dharma Talk: Heart Sutra – Freedom in Life (in Mandarin) Date: 27 July 2007 (Friday) Time: 8 pm to 9.30 pm Speaker: Venerable Ji Chi Venue: Fu Hui Auditorium 105 Punggol Road, Singapore 546636 For enquiries, please call 6489 8161 ext. 41 or email dharma.ed@bcc.org.sg All are welcome
Jul 28	Full Moon in the Chinese Sixth Lunar Month	Asalha Puja or Dhamma Day. This commemorates the Buddha's first discourse, the Dhamma-Cakka-Pavattana Sutta (the Discourse on the Turning of the Wheel of Truth) in Sarnath (Isipatana, Benares) - the Deer Park , which he gave to the group of five monks with whom he had practised in the forest for many years. Upon hearing this discourse, one of the monks -- Ven. Kondañña -- gained his first glimpse of Nibbana, thus giving birth to the Noble Sangha. The annual rains retreat (vassa) commences the following day. Note: At the end of this first sermon, the Venerable Kondañña became a Sotapanna (a person at the first stage of enlightenment) and then, according to the Commentaries, for example, the Commentary on Vinaya, the other four disciples became Sotapannas, one on each of the four following days. On the first day after the full-moon day in July, the monk Vappa became a Sotapanna; on the second day, Bhaddiya; on the third day, Mahanama; and on the fourth day, Assaji. After they became Sotapannas, they all asked Buddha for ordination. Buddha ordained each of them by calling to them, "Come monks." On the fifth day after the full-moon day, the Buddha assembled them and preached to them this discourse Anatta-lakkhana Sutta. -The Discourse on the Not-self Characteristic (no-soul or anatta) ( Note: Try this site which is my favourite explaination for :- NO INNER CORE - ANATTA . By Sayadaw U Silananda )