Singapore Buddhist Calendar

 
2008 AD ( 2552 BE ) ACTIVITIES

 


  
   
May
June
 




 


   
 
 
 May 2008
 
 
DATE
VENUE
ACTIVITIES
 

 
May 07
to
Jun 19
By Ruwan Buddhist Society
Dhammapada - The chapter on Fools (bala vagga) 
& 
the chapter on The Wise (pandita vagga)



We welcome you to join us once again to learn the Teachings of the Buddha from the Dhammapada - The chapter on Fools (bala vagga) & the chapter on The Wise (pandita vagga).

 



 

In order to help us get closer to the teachings of the Buddha, we will be understanding the stanzas through the original language - Pali.  



 

In the Dhammapada are enshrined the basic tenets of the Buddha's teachings. The 423 melodious Pali verses were culled from various discourses given by the Buddha in the course of 45 years as He travellled in the valley of the Ganges and the sub-mountain tract of the Himalayas.  



 

The Buddha was a master psychologist; He understood the way the mind works and the conditions we all encounter. Learning the teachings of the Buddha can encourage us to reflect on the quality of our lives, understand the consequences of our actions, and open our hearts to the deep joy of selfless action. 



 

Do join us for this great gift of the Dhamma - an indispensable companion in our daily life! May the seeds we sow help us on the path to enlightenment !!  



 


Course     : Dhammapada

                   (Chapters on Fools and The Wise)


Date         : 8 May 2008 – 19 June 2008 (7 Lessons)

                   (every Thursday)


Time         : 7:30 pm - 9.30pm


Venue       : Ruwan Buddhist Society 87 Aida Street    

                   (10min walk from Bedok Central)


Course Lecturer   : Ven K Somananda 



 

Please register via email ruwan.pali@yahoo.com or contact Raymond @ 96819341 for enrollment. 


 

 

About the Lecturer

Ven Somananda had been in Singapore for over 10 years. He was a Pali language lecturer in the Pali Buddhist College Singapore, and ever taught in the Sri Lanka University. For the past few years he conducts short term courses on the Dhammapada, Basic Buddhism and Pali Language. Bhante has studied Pali Language for many years and is scholar in this field. He had just obtain his PHD in Pali Language in 2006. 


All are welcome




May 10
to
May 11
Ngee Ann Civic Plaza. By Singapore Buddhist Federation   
Vesak 2552 Celebration: Vegetarian Food Fair




Date: 10 May Saturday

Time: 10am – 11am 

Event: Opening Ceremony 

GUEST-OF-HONOUR: Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister for Finance




Vegetarian Food fair, Games corner, Buddhist Cultural Exhibition, Bathing of Prince Siddhartha, Circumambulate the Guan Yin Statue and Offering of flowers. Contemplation corner for youths, Hymns Singing and more..


SATURDAY & SUNDAY

 - Buddhist Fellowship YOUTH will participate in 'Vesak at Orchard 2552' 10-11 May @ Ngee Ann City from 10am to 8pm. BF Youths will be setting up a youth booth along with 14 other youth groups on both Saturday & Sunday so mark it down on your calendar and join us!                                                                                                                                                                                                  Any youth who is interested to help out can come down to our booth at Ngee Ann City on the day. Some of our youths will also be singing a few "home-made" and other buddhist songs at 4.10pm and 5pm on Saturday.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 There will be Vegetarian Food fair, Games corner, Buddhist Cultural Exhibition, Bathing of Prince Siddhartha, Circumambulate the Guan Yin Statue and Offering of flowers. Contemplation corner for youths, Hymns Singing... so do come down with your family and/or friends to lend them your support!




All are welcome

May 10
to
Jun 01
By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
Vesak 2552 Celebration at
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery

Highlights

Celebrating Vesak Day is a significant act of commemorating the Buddha and His spirit of universal love and compassion. In this season filled with peace, harmony and gratitude, let us all participate and rejoice in the Dharma. For further queries, please call 6849 5300




Candle Light Offering

Date: 10 May Sat 7.30 pm

Venue: Hall of Great Compassion




3 Refuge & 5 Precepts Taking

Refuge & Precepts Master : Ven Sik Kwang Sheng

Date: 11 May Sun 12pm-1.45pm

Venue: Hall of No Form [ More Details ]





3-Steps-1-Bow

Date: 18 May Sun 5pm –19 May Mon 8am 

Venue: Hall of Great Strength



*Distribution date of Free tickets for 3-Steps-1-Bow coming soon.

Tickets are on a first-come-first-served basis. Limited to 2 tickets per person. The ceremony is open to all without tickets after 10.30pm on 18 May 2008 until 8am on 19 May 2008. The ceremony takes about 2?5hours to complete.



Note:

As there is limited parking space in the monastery, devotees are encouraged to use public transport. Any inconvenience caused is highly regretted.
If first aid is required, please approach the Red Cross staff stationed at the Drum Tower for assistance.
For any lost or found items, please report them to the emcee stationed behind the Hall of Great Compassion.
Photocopying and Sale of 3-Steps-1-Bow tickets are strictly prohibited.



Bathing of Prince Siddhartha

This symbolises the determination to purify one’s unwholesome deeds with wholesome deeds.

Date: 18 May, Sun 7.30pm – 19 May, Mon 5pm

Venue: Hall of Great Strength |Hall of Great Compassion



y_Buddhism 2552: introducing Buddhism to youths

Date: 18 May,Sun 5pm – 19 May, Mon 5pm

Venue: Beside Hall of Great Compassion



Gratitude to Earth & Earthlings

Exhibition on Environmentalism & Vegetarianism

Co-organised with Vegetarian Society (Singapore) 

Help us cut down garbage & save the earth! –Bring your own reusable bags, food containers & cutlery.

Date: 18 May, Sun 4pm –19 May, Mon 5pm

Venue: Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas, 1st Level 



Recycling Jumble Sales

Date: 18 May, Sun 5pm – 19 May, Mon 3pm

Venue: Along the walkway & behind front Office



Vegetarian Food Fair

Help us cut down garbage & save the earth! – Bring your own reusable bags, food containers & cutlery.

Date: 18 May, Sun 6pm – 19 May, Mon 2am; 9am – 3pm

Venue: Along the Walkway



Awareness Place : Vesak Day Bazaar Sales (Up to 70% Discount)

Date: 18 May, Sun 2pm – 19 May, Mon 5pm

Venue: Behind Hall of Great Strength



Family & Children Corner, Games Stall

Gratitude to Parents : Showing our Appreciation

Date: 19 May, Mon | 10am – 5pm

Venue: Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas, 2nd and 4th Level



Vipassana Appreciation Corner

An award winning documentary, "Doing Time Doing Vipassana", about Vipassana Meditation in indian prisons, followed by a Q&A session about Vipassna Meditation as taught by S. N. Goenka.

Date: 19 May, Mon | 9am – 12noon

Venue: Dharma Hall, 1st Level 



Blood Donation Drive

Date: 24 May Sat | 9am – 3pm

Venue: Ven Hong Choon Memorial Hall, 1st Level








Gratitude Concert 2008 [ Details ]

Date: 31 May Sat & 1 June Sun | 7.30 pm - 9 pm

Venue: Ven Hong Choon Memorial Hall, 4th Level

Tickets at $10 each



All are welcome
May 10
to
May 31
By Vipassana Meditation Centre (Singapore)
Meditation Course for Beginners







Download form here


Location Map:  click here

Registration is required


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


All are welcome
May 11
Grand Court Vegetarian Restaurant. By Buddhist Library , The
Mother's Day Lunch






As an annual event, Buddhist Library is organising a Mother's Day Lunch on 
May 11th at Grand Court Vegetarian Restaurant at 20 Trengganu Street, 
#03-01 in Chinatown. This is the restaurant's new location as they will be 
closing the one Orchard Rd. at end of this month (April).



Again, we look forward to your support to make this event enjoyable for 
all. This year the committee decided to hold the price of the ticket at 
$40 each to make it affordable even though the cost has gone up by 20%.



We also need donors for lucky draw prizes. Prizes can be dropped off at 
the counter in Buddhist Library and please identify them as "Mother's Day 
Lunch".



You can make reservations through Buddhist Library at email address 
buddlib@singnet.com.sg or to BL Tan at 1bltan1@gmail.com or call Buddhist 
Library counter at 6746-8435. To make it easier, you can collect (and pay) 
the tickets on the day of the lunch at the restaurant. Tickets are also on 
sale at the Buddhist Library counter.



There are 30 tables available for the lunch so make the reservation early 
to ensure you the place as it is a good time to catch up with old friends 
from the library.



Thank you for your kind support.



All are welcome


May 11
to
Jun 08
By Buddhist Library , The
Understanding & Appreciating Tangkas
Buddhist Tangka Exhibition









All are welcome

May 14
to
May 19
By Buddhist Fellowship
Vesak 2552 Celebration. Dharma Talk By Venerable Brahmali






Website:www.buddhistfellowship.org



Please see the road map below.







We urge members to obey traffic rules and not to cause obstruction to the residence around the vicinity.




All are welcome
May 15
to
21
By Shan You Counselling Centre
Vesak 2552: Grand Light Offerings






 
What's so special about this event?


The lightings are held in Bodhgaya, the place where the Buddha gained Enlightenment.

Lights will be offered for 7 days in Bodhgaya on behalf of the donors.

There will chanting and blessing services lead by a Venerable in Singapore, performed in the name of the donors.

Double merits of offering light to the Buddha and supporting Shan You Counselling Centre a non-profitable and charitable organisation.


Click on this link below to download your registration form now!

 
 
Registration Forms


All are welcome
May 16
to
May 19
Open Field in front of Aljunied MRT. By Amitabha Buddhist Centre 
Vesak Celebration 2552 & 
Relic Exhibition of the Great Mahasiddhi Geshe Lama Konchong









All are welcome
May 17
to
May 19
By Buddha's Light International Association
Vesak Day Carnival 2552: Harmonious Conditions in All







All are welcome

 
May 19
Full moon in May

HAPPY VESAK DAY
EVERYBODY
Today in the year 2552 ( BE ), Buddhists throughout the world celebrate the birth,the enlightenment and the passing away to parinibanna of Gautama Buddha on Vesak Day. Send a Buddhist webcard to your friends by clicking here


"A unique Being, an extraordinary Man 
arises in this world for the benefit of the many, 
for the happiness of the many, 
out of compassion for the world, 
for the good, benefit, 
and happiness of gods and men. 

Who is this Unique Being? 
It is the Tathagata, the Exalted, 
Fully Enlightened One." 


- Anguttara Nikaya PT. 1, XII P.22.








May 19
By Vipassana Meditation Centre (Singapore)
Vesak Celebration 2552




Programme

8.30 am - Ceremonial Bathing of Buddha / Offerings of lights and flowers 
9.00am - Taking of 3 refuges and observance of 8 precepts 
9.20am -	Paritta Pali Chanting
10.00am - Dhamma Talk
10.30am - Sitting Mediation
11.00am - Sharing of merits
11.15am- Lunch Dana to Sayadaw
11.30am - Lunch for devotees
1.00pm -	Group Sitting / Walking Meditation
6.00pm -	Metta Chanting and Sharing of merits


Whole Day


~ Offerings of lights and flowers 
~ Ceremonial Bathing of Buddha


Location Map:  click here

Registration is required


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


All are welcome


May 19
By Buddhist Library , The
Vesak 2552 Celebration At Buddhist Library








All are welcome
May 19
to
Jul 12
 By The Minding Centre
THE MINDING CENTRE course updates (May-Jul latest programmes)


(1) Psychology of Death & Living (Strategies for a happy life)

[non-religious]


WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE LAST 48 HOURS OF LIFE?

We will discuss in some detail a real-life report by a nurse attending
to a dying Buddhist practitioner, how the practitioner feels (pain,
calmness, decisions, etc) and what the nurse learns from this.



Join us is this rare human-interest in-depth examination of the dying
process, and benefit from it. Besides other related teachings of the
Buddha, that is.



Intake 3: Jun 21, 28; Jul 5, 12 (Saturday)

Time: 7.00-9.00 pm

Venue: The Minding Centre

Instructor: Piya Tan

Fees: $160 (with Course Book)



Course highlights:


The last 48 hours of life
Understand what life really is
Dealing with fear, mental pain
How not to fear death and dying
Good life, good death, good rebirth



For further details, click here



Call Ratna at 8211 0879 now to register.




(2) Intermediate Meditation Course [non-religious]


For those who have completed the Beginners' Meditation Course.

In this course you will learn many helping meditation methods which help you to sit longer and make your meditation interesting.



Intake 8: Jun 7, 14 (Sat)

Time:  7.00 pm  9.00 pm

Venue:  The Minding Centre

Instructor:  Piya Tan

Course fees:  $90.00 (with Guidebook)



For further details, click here 



Call Ratna at 8211 0879 now to register.




(3) Beginners' Meditation Course [non-religious] 


Intake 26i: May 29; Jun 5, 12 (Thu)

Intake 27f: May 19, 26; Jul 3 (Thu)


Time: 7.30 pm  9.30 pm

Venue: The Minding Centre

Instructor: Piya Tan

Course fees: $90.00 (with Guidebook)



For further details, click here



Call Ratna at 8211 0879 now to register.

The Minding Centre (under the Dharma auspices of Poh Ming Tse)

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

[near Bukit Batok MRT/Interchange] 
Singapore 650644.

HP: 8211 0879; Tel: 6569 5205



Dharmafarer (Sutta) website: http://dharmafarer.googlepages.com 


Meditation courses & therapy: http://themindingcentre.googlepages.com 



Biography of Piya Tan

Piyasilo ("Piya") Tan was an ordained Theravada Buddhist monk for over 20 years. During his first year of monkhood, he co-founded the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia (Vice-President). He also founded the Friends of Buddhism Malaysia and the Friends of Buddhism Singapore. During the latter half of this period he founded the Dharmafarers, a community of full-time lay Buddhist workers. In his layman years before ordination, while Principal of the Seck Kia Eenh Dharma School (Malacca Buddhist Association, Malaysia), he prepared and implemented the Integrated Syllabus of Buddhist Studies, the most comprehensive Buddhist syllabus in Malaysia and Singapore then.



He was regular consultant and lecturer to the Buddhist Studies Team (Buddhist Studies for Secondary Schools in Singapore, Ministry of Education) in the 1980s. After that he was Visiting Scholar at the University of California at Berkeley, USA. He has written numerous educational books on Buddhism (such as "Total Buddhist Work") and spoken at various international and inter-religious forums. He is well-known for his futuristic visions of Buddhism, especially in terms of the full-time lay Buddhist ministry. He is best known for his national Dharma courses in Malaysia and Singapore and has been advisor or consultant to various tertiary Buddhist societies. 



Since 2000, Piya has been living with his family in Singapore, where he is an interdenominational full-time Buddhist worker. He is consultant and Dharma teacher to various organizations, institutions and projects. He regards himself as an ongoing student of Buddhism.



Piyasilo's Higher Ordination (upasampada) under H.H. Somdet Phra Vanarat, the 17th Supreme Patriarch of the Thai Buddhist Order (24 June 1972, Wat Srakes Rajavaramahavihara, Bangkok, Thailand). This picture shows the ordination candidate offering the monk's bowl to the Preceptor and the lay sponsor, Khun Banchong Sowaprux, bearing traditional offerings.

Note: Read more about Piya Tan in Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piya_Tan



All are welcome
May 23
to
May 25
By Buddhist Fellowship
Buddhist Fellowship Youths' Mid Year Camp - "Celebrating Life"






All are welcome
May 23
to
Jun 05
By Amitabha Buddhist Centre 
Lama Tsong Khapa's Condensed Stages of the Path






All are welcome
May 27
to
Jul 15
By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery   
Relaxation Meditation by Venerable Shi Kwang Sheng






All are welcome

May 30
to
Jun 08
Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre @ BOOTH M13. By Tzu Chi Singapore
 JING SI BOOK FAIR 2008

Books are like windows which can open our minds to the world. Wouldn't it be nice if we could just slow down our fast moving pace for a while, and read a good book that could restore the peace and calmness within us?


Jing Si Publication, with its numerous publications portraying real-life stories of giving and compassion, hopes to promote to all the humanistic values of truth, kindness and beauty. We welcome you to visit the World Book Fair, to find out more about the mind enlightening good books and the ways on how to lead an enriching life. 


Date    : 10 Days from 30/05/2008 to 08/06/2008 

Time       : 11am-10pm                    

Venue  : Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre @ BOOTH M13


For more information on Tzu Chi activities, go to: http://www.tzuchi.org.sg/en/



All are welcome






 





 


   
 
 
 June 2008
 
 
DATE
VENUE
ACTIVITIES

Jun 07
to
08
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
Pointing to the Nature of ourMind


~ 2 Day Workshop by Professor Cheng Chen Huang ~


   A widely-acclaimed renowned Buddhist scholar and practitioner


Date : Sat 7 & Sun 8 June 08

Time: 9:30am to 5:00pm

Venue : Awareness Place (Well-being) 231 Bain Street #03-39 Bras Basah Complex S180231

Course Offering :$60/- inclusive of refreshments

Closing Date :31 May 2008 (or when class is full)

Registration : 

* Awareness Place (Well-being)

Mon- Sun 11.30am to 6pm 

Tel: 6336 5067


* Awareness Place 

#01-63 Bras Basah Complex 

Mon - Sun 11.30am to 7.30pm 

Tel:  6337 7582


Download Form


Happiness is an INSIDE job.

 Professor Cheng offers his wisdom and advice on how we can cultivate our mind bringing joy and hope to ourselves and many others. Let us live our life right here and right now with insight and guidance.


Professor Cheng who is currently a Director & Chief Editor of Torch of Wisdom Buddhist Association, Taiwan, is actively involved in Dharma propagation activities in Taiwan, different states of America and South East Asia. These activities includes of Dharma Talks, Workshops and Meditation Retreat.
Not only has Professor Cheng been renowned in Buddhist philosophies and practices, he had published more than 500 news articles and 20 books. Some of these included the translated Chinese versions such as Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, by H.H. the Dalai Lama at Harvard; Consciousness at Crossroads; Anapanasati; Zen in the Martial Arts; Beginning to See and Mind Like Fire Unbound.”






All are welcome


Jun 07
to
Jun 15
By Buddhist Fellowship
Executive Happiness 
Retreat in Phuket/Khao Lak
With Ajahn Brahm






Website:www.buddhistfellowship.org



Please see the road map below.







We urge members to obey traffic rules and not to cause obstruction to the residence around the vicinity.




All are welcome

Jun 08
to
Jun 18
By Singapore Drikung Kagyu Centre
His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche's June Programme in Singapore





Website: www.dargye-ling.com 




All are welcome


Jun 10
to
Jun 12
By Awareness Place
Awareness Kiddy Fun Workshops



Website: http://www.awarenessplace.com/activities/whaton.htm#kiddyfun



 



To inculcate in young children the virtues of respect, gratitude and team spirit

through self-reflection and self-correction



 

Facilitator: Mr. Lim Heng Moh, Jason


certified yoga instructor and therapist


 

Dates :
June 10  –  Group 1  {age 4 to 6 yrs}

June 11  –  Group 2  {age 7 to 9 yrs}

June 12  –  Group 3  {age 10 to 12 yrs}

 


Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm

 


Venue: Awareness #03-39 bras basah complex

 


Course offering:  $30/-

 


Closing Date: 31 May or when class is full (max 20)

 

All are welcome
Jun 21
By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
"Great Compassion, Great Aspiration" Charity Show for Szechuan




Programmes & Artistes


Hosts : Guo Liang, Yan Qing 


Alan Kuo 
Carrie Yeung 
Dr Liang Wern Fook 
George Chan 
Jack Neo and J Team 
Jiu Jian 
Kelly Poon
Mindee Ong
Percy Chiu
Qi Yu Wu 
Ric 
Tan Diya
WOW –Wing, Wayne 
Royston Tan  
Tan Diya
Xu Fu Gang
Zhou Hui



For more details please click here



For donation in cheques

Kindly crossed the cheques and made payable to :-

Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery , indicate behind the cheques – “For Sichuan Earthquake Disaster”. 

Cheques mail to: Reception Office 
88 Bright Hill Road,
Singapore 574117


All proceeds from the Ticket sales and funds raised will be channeled to the reconstruction of schools and education programmes of affected children. The total amount will be remitted to the Embassy of The People’s Republic of China in The Republic of Singapore. 




Organisers : Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery

Co-Organisers : Super Coffeemix Manufacturing Ltd , Scorpio East Holdings Ltd



Venue :Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, 
,4th Level, Hall of No-Form

Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery. 

88 Bright Hill Road S574117


Date :21 Jun 2008 Saturday 

Time :7:30pm

Tickets : $30 | $50 $100 | $500

 Admission : by Ticket only



Ticketing : 

Time : 9am-4.30pm 

Venue :Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery.88, Bright Hill Road, S574117 

Tel : 6849 5300


Venue : AWARENESSPLACE

Bras Basah Complex 

#01-63 


Tel :  6337 7582

For group tickets  6849 5339



 Note: COMPLIMENTARY TICKET is required for admission to the 'Live' telecast at Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, level 2 (dining hall); and 10,000 Buddha Pagoda, level 1 & 2. All complimentary tickets are also available at the above locations




Due to large number of spectators and limited parking space at the Monastery, we seek your kind cooperation to take public transport to the Charity Show if possible. Any inconvenience is regretted.




 

All are welcome

Jun 28
Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services
Family Life Education
****
Parenting Without Tears (in English)




Title         :           Parenting Without Tears

Speaker  :         Dr. Doris Ang

Date        :           28 June 2008 (Saturday)

Time       :            3 pm – 5pm

Venue     :            Yen Pei Building, Level 8

                            Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services

                            105 Punggol Road S(546636)
Telephone: 6489 8161 ext 41



Dr. Doris Ang is Clinical Director of Irlen Dyslexic Clinic, a multidiciplinary clinic for the evaluation and treatment of learning difficulties. Dr. Ang's interest and concern for students who were underachieving and experiencing reading difficulties led to her PhD research. She was clinically trained in Australia and she has extensive experience working with youths in schools as well as in prison ministry.


To register for the talk, simply email your name and contact number to email dharma.ed@bcc.org.sg 


Bus Stop A

From City, Bedok, Ang Mo Kio, Hougang, Chinatown and World Trade Centre

Bus No.: 80, 82, 87, 88, 89, 119



Bus Stop B

From Sengkang and Punggol

Bus No.: 80, 82, 87, 88, 89, 119





All are welcome








 

 



 

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