Singapore Buddhist Calendar
2010 AD ( 2554 BE ) ACTIVITIES
May 2010
| DATE | VENUE | ACTIVITIES |
| May 01Jun 26 | By Vipassana Meditation Centre (Singapore) | One Day/ Two Day Meditation Retreat

All are welcome |
May 01 to May 02 | Poh Ern Shih Temple. By Siong Leng Musical Association | Mu Lian Saving His Mother Musical

Siong Leng Musical Association which has a history of over 60 years will be staging a Song Yuan Nanxi-Liyuan Opera on 1st and 2nd May 2010, the first ever in Singapore to be adapted for performance within a temple’s setting.
The Opera will be based on the widely loved story of “Mu Lian Saving His Mother” which has its roots in folklore as well as Buddhist and Taoist scriptures, featuring original scores and modern adaptations from Siong Leng. The purpose of this performance is manifold:-
1) Preservation and perpetuation of an ancient performance art that dates back more than 600 years in Chinese history;
2) To popularize and instill in our current generation traditional Chinese performance arts;
3) To encourage filial piety, compassion and charitable behaviour which is the theme of “Mu Lian Saving His Mother”; and
4) Contribution towards the building fund of Poh Ern Shih temple (all proceeds from the performance will be donated to the building fund).
Venue:Poh Ern Shih temple
9 Chwee Bao Dian Road Singapore 117488
Date: 1 May and 2 May 2010 ( Sat and Sun )
Time: 6.00pm Buffet Vegetarian Dinner
7.45pm Show
Website: http://www.pohernshih.org
Poh Ern Shih Temple is the event organizer. Download brochure here. For further details, please contact Cindy Ong @ Hp 966 81809.
To purchase tickets, please call 6474 3926 or email lilian4878@hotmail.com
All are welcome |
| May 01 | By Sri Langkamara Buddhist Temple | Dhammanusari Initiation Ceremony 2010

Please R.S.V.P by 20 April 2010. Fee is $20 per paz
To regsiter, kindly provide your name,gander,contact number and digital image of your recent passport size photo through email: rathanasara@dhammanusari.org
or SMS / Call
- Bro Joseph Tng Hp 9746 8220
- Bro Kim Foo HP 9380 8200
- Sis Agnes Koh HP 9643 6550
All are welcome |
May 02 | Esplanade Conceret Hall. By Tzu Chi Singapore Branch | Voice of Great Love: Charity Concert with David D'or

Book your ticket now here http://www.tzuchi.org.sg/popup/eticket.html
All are welcome |
May 04 to Aug 03 | By Ruwan Buddhist Society | Dhammapada Course by Venerable K Somananda ( 14 sessions )

Ruwan Buddhist Society
87, Aida Street
Singapore 459988
For more detail and registration contact Raymong at HP 96819341 or
Email: ruwan.pali@gmail.com
All are welcome |
| May 04 | By Institute of Southeast Asian Studies | Nalanda-Sriwijaya Lecture Series Relocating the Centre of a Sangha: Minority Buddhists, Local Politics
and the Construction of a New Temple in Southwest China

Topic:Relocating the Centre of a Sangha: Minority Buddhists, Local Politics
and the Construction of a New Temple in Southwest China
Speaker:Dr Thomas Borchert
Visiting Research Fellow, Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre, ISEAS; and
Assistant Professor, Department of Religion
University of Vermont, USA
Date: Monday, 3 May 2010
Time: 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Venue: ISEAS Seminar Room II
Admission: Free
Those interested in attending are requested to register with Betty Tan of ISEAS at 6870-2472 or to email her at betty@iseas.edu.sg .
A copy of the notice is also available at ISEAS website: http://www.iseas.edu.sg.
All registrations will be taken as confirmed unless otherwise notified.
All are welcome |
May 08 to May 09 | Ngee Ann City. By Singapore Buddhist Federation Vesak Organiser | Vesak Celebration 2010: Passport to Happiness @ Ngee Ann City
All are welcome |
May 05 to May 09 | . By Poh Ern Shih ( Temple of Thanksgiving ) and Joyful Garden Sangha | Public Talks and Minfulness Retreat With Plum Village Delegation In The Tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh: Present Moment Wonderful Moment: Cultivating Joy in Our Daily Lives

Public Talks
Date: Wednesday 5 May 2010
Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Venue: Poh Ern Shih
9 Chwee Chian Road
Singapore 117488
Retreat
Date: Thursday 6 May to Sunday 9 May 2010
Venue: Poh Ern Shih
9 Chwee Chian Road
Singapore 117488
Delegations: Venerable Bhikkhu Thich Chan Phap An Venerable Bhikkhu Thich Chan Phap Kham Venerable Bhikkhu Thich Chan Linh Nghiem
Retreat Contribution: General Public $90 and Student $60
For more information please call Connie Lee/ Vera Chuan at tel: 6474 3926 or email: singasangha@gmail.com
All are welcome |
May 08 to May 11 | By DRI THUBTEN DARGYE LING (Garchen Buddhist Centre, S'pore) | RETREAT WITH H.E. GARCHEN RINPOCHE

1) RETREAT WITH H.E. GARCHEN RINPOCHE
Date: 8 to 11 May 2010
Venue: Tai Pei Buddhist Centre
Retreat Offering: S$100 (Public) / S$90 (Members)
Retreat offering includes meals, beverage, Vajrasattva and Drikung Phowa Sadhanas.
Retreat Schedule (only for retreatants)
Day 1:
- 8.30am – 12.30pm I Dzogchen Teaching (Break: 10.45am - 11.15am)
- 1.30pm – 3.30pm l Dzogchen Teaching
- 4.00pm - 6.00pm I Vajrasattva Teaching
- 7.15pm – 9.30pm I Vajrakilaya Preparation Empowerment
Day 2:
- 8.30am – 12.30pm I Dzogchen Teaching (Break: 10.45am - 11.15am)
- 1.30pm – 3.30pm l Vajrasattva Teaching
- 4.00pm - 6.00pm I Drikung Phowa Teaching
- 7.15pm – 9.30pm I Vajrakilaya Actual Empowerment
Day 3:
- 8.30am – 12.30pm I Dzogchen Teaching (Break: 10.45am - 11.15am)
- 1.30pm – 3.30pm l Amitabha Teaching
- 4.00pm - 6.00pm I Drikung Phowa Teaching
- 7.30pm – 9.30pm I White Tara Empowerment & Long Life Prayer (OPEN TO PUBLIC)
Day 4:
- 8.00am – 8.30am I Reporting
- 8.30am – 12.30pm I Dzogchen Teaching (Break: 10.45am – 11.15am)
- 1.30pm to 9.30pm l Public Events (see below)
Note: Exact timing/teaching program may be adjusted at the discretion of organizer without prior notice
2) PUBLIC EVENTS AT TAI PEI BUDDHIST CENTRE
Date: 7 May, Fri – 7.30pm
Event :Achi Chokyi Drolma Empowerment
Date: 10 May, Mon – 7.30pm
Event :White Tara Empowerment
Date: 11 May, Tues – 1.30pm to 9.30pm
- 1.30pm: Refuge Taking Ceremony
- 3.30pm: Amitabha Jang Chog Puja
- 5pm: Guru Yoga and Tsog Offering Puja
- 7.30pm: 35 Buddhas Purification Puja for Those Who Perished at Yushu Earthquake
3) DINNER WITH OUR BELOVED GURU, H.E. GARCHEN RINPOCHE
“As the manifestation of loving kindness and compassion you are Chenrezig. [Because] you love all beings like a mother does [a child], you are the true Tara.”
Join us for a Night of Fun, Joy and Dinner with Our Beloved Guru.
Date: 16 May 2010, Sun
Time: Start at 6.30pm sharp
Venue: S’pore Futsing Association
Dinner Tickets: S$50 each (4 Tickets Get 1 Ticket New)
NEW: S$30 each (Senior Citizens, Full Time Students, Children and Unemployed)
Dinner Highlights
- Talk on Love and Compassion by Garchen Rinpoche
- Professional Guzheng Solo Performance
- Montage (The Journey of Dri Thubten Dargye Ling)
- Nan Yin performance (Southern Music. Once popular with the Emperor's Court from Tang Dynasty through Qing Dynasty)
- Chinese 8-courses Vegetarian Dinner
REGISTRATION FOR H.E. GARCHEN RINPOCHE’S EVENT
Cash Registration:
- Dri Thubten Dargye Ling- 1 May 2010, Sat: 10am to 7.30pm & 2 May 2010, Sun: 10am to 2pm
- Tai Pei Buddhist Centre- 7 May 2010, from 7pm
Fund Transfer Registration: Email the completed registration form (www.dargye-ling.com) to admin@dargye-ling.com before 2 May 2010, Sun, please refer to the registration form for fund transfer details.
FOR ENQUIRIES
Please email us at: admin@dargye-ling.com or call 9693 7133 / 9431 2842 (from 7pm to 9pm only). We are always happy to answer your questions.
DRI THUBTEN DARGYE LING (Garchen Buddhist Centre, S'pore)
Block 803 King George's Avenue
#02-250 Singapore 200803
Nearest MRT Station: Lavendar Station
Nearest Landmark: Between Kitchener Complex and Jalan Besar Stadium
Tel: 63960 960
Email: admin@dargye-ling.com
Web address: www.dargye-ling.com
All are welcome |
May 09 to Jun 27 | By Ruwan Buddhist Society | Introductory to Pali by Venerable K Somananda ( 8 sessions)

Ruwan Buddhist Society
87, Aida Street
Singapore 459988
For more detail call Telephone : 6445 6393
Email: ruwan.pali@gmail.com
All are welcome |
| May 10 | By Singapore Buddhist Lodge and Institute of Southeast Asian Studies and Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre | Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre and Singapore Buddhist Lodge Lecture Series Nalanda and Chinese Buddhist Pilgrim Monks


Topic:Nalanda and Chinese Buddhist Pilgrim Monks
Speaker:Professor Wang Bangwei,
Institute of Oriental Studies,
Peking University, Beijing China
Date: Monday, 10 May 2010
Time: 7.00 pm
Venue: Singapore Buddhist Lodge
17-19 Kim Yam Road
Singapore 239329
Admission: Free
Those interested in attending are requested to register with Betty Tan of ISEAS at 6870-2472 or to email her at betty@iseas.edu.sg by Tuesday, 6 April 2010.
A copy of the notice is also available at ISEAS website: http://www.iseas.edu.sg.
All registrations will be taken as confirmed unless otherwise notified.
All are welcome |
May 13 to Jun 09 | Buddhist Library , The | Buddhist Tangka Exhibition

All are welcome |
| May 14 | Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society | Dhamma Talk by Venerable Dhammasami "Driving on a multi-lane motorway journey"

Dhamma Talk by Venerable Dhammasami -
Topic:"Driving on a multi-lane motorway journey"
Date: 14 May 2010 (Friday)
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society
Instead of our usual Friday Sutta Discussion, we have invited Ven. Dhammasami to give a talk entitled "Driving on a multi-lane motorway journey." Venerable Dhammasami's talk will focus on the Buddhist meditative practice of mindfulness of thought and emotion.
Ven. Dhammasami is the Abbot of The Oxford Buddha Vihara of Singapore and UK. And is also Trustee of The Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies, University of Oxford. He is also Executive Secretary of the Association of Theravada Buddhist Universities (www.atbu.org), the International Association of Buddhist Universities (www.iabu.org), International Council for the United Nations Day of Vesak, Bangkok.
Oxford Buddha Vihara (Singapore)
http://www.oxfordbuddhaviharasin.org/default.aspx
Biography of Venerable Dr. Khammai Dhammasami
http://www.cjourney.info/english/budinss/112006/Biodhammasami.php
All are welcome |
| May 15 | By The Oxford Vihara (Singapore) and Uttamayanmuni Buddhist Temple | Dharma Talk By Dr. Ven Dhammasami: A Psychological Skill... Just Around the Corner

Uttamayanmuni Buddhist Temple
32-B Hong San Terrace Singapore 688685
website: www.uttamayanmuni.org
All are welcome |
May 20 to May 23 | Raffles Hotel Jubilee Hall. By Buddhist Fellowship | Vesak Celebration 2010: Expectations

Yes, Expectations! is coming your way with a cast featuring Lim Kay Siu, Nick Shen, Lim Hwee Mei, Jacklyn Kuah, Etienne Wang and Angie Chew Monksfield. Songs and music are by Lim Kay Siu and August Lum.
It is an evening of exploring the issues in relationships with humour. Come and join us for an entertaining evening to celebrate Vesak!
Venue: Raffles Hotel Jubilee Hall
Date: 20 - 22 May 201
Note: 23 May 2010* Matinee on Saturday 3pm
Book your tickets quick - limited tickets at 50% off for all BF Members!
* The proceeds of the 23 May charity show will benefit WINGS, the society that supports the successful aging of women. Charity show tickets differ.
Call 6278 0900 or email us atinfo@buddhistfellowship.org to book your tickets now!
All are welcome |
May 21 to May 28 | Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Vesak Celebration 2010: Season of Gratitude

All are welcome |
May 26 to May 28 | By Buddhist Fellowship | Vesak Celebration 2010: Talks By Ajahn Brahm

Website: http://www.buddhistfellowship.org
Email: info@buddhistfellowship.org
All are welcome |
May 27 to May 28 | Vegetarian Society ( Singapore ) and Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Exhibition: Gratitude to Earth & Earthlings

All are welcome |
May 27 to May 30 | By Amitabha Buddhist Centre (Singapore) | Vesak Celebration 2010

Come join us in circumambulating Singapore’s Tallest Maitreya Buddha and group chanting of Om Mani Padme Hung with Khen Rinpoche Lama Lhundrup from Kopan Monastery, Nepal.
Some of the other highlights:
- Make Oil Lamp and Flower Offerings, Sponsor Pujas: Tara puja for success in career and studies / 1000 offerings to Maitreya Buddha for good luck and success / Jambhala puja for wealth and business / Yamantaka fire puja for pacifying all obstacles / Medicine Buddha puja for long life and good health
- Vajravidarana ritual for purifying sickness and obstacles (30 May Sun, 10 am)
- This is a healing ritual for purifying the participants’ body, speech and mind of negativities and contamination. Do come with your family members and friends to participate in this special blessing.
27 May Thursday
- 2.00 pm Tara puja
- 3.30pm Blessing for the public by Khen Rinpoche
- 7.30 pm Talk on the meaning of OM MANI PADME HUM and Group recitation
- 8.45 pm Light offering and circumambulation
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28 May Friday
- 6.00 am 8 Mahayana precepts ceremony
- 8.00 am Bath Offering Ceremony
- 9.00 am Maitreya Buddha puja with 1000 offerings
- 11.00 am Blessing for the public by Khen Rinpoche
- 12.00 pm Free vegetarian lunch
- 3.00 pm Wealth Deity Jambhala puja
- 7.00 pm Group recitation of OM MANI PADME HUM
- 8.30 pm Light offering and circumambulation
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29 May Saturday
- 9.30 am Yamantaka fire puja
- 2.00 pm Medicine Buddha
puja
- 3.30pm Blessing for the public by Khen Rinpoche
- 7.00 pm Group recitation of OM MANI PADME HUM
- 8.30 pm Light offering and circumambulation
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30 May Sunday
- 10am Vajravidarana ritual for purifying sickness and obstacles
- 3.00 pm Blessing for the public by Khen Rinpoche and Grand Dedication
Amitabha Buddhist Centre
44 Lorong 25A Geylang
Singapore 388244
Tel: (65) 6745 8547 ext: 1 Fax: (65) 6741 0438
For more of ABC programs, please go to www.fpmtabc.org
Cherishing others opens the door to every happiness for self and others.
–Lama Zopa Rinpoche
All are welcome |
| May 28 | Full moon in May | 
HAPPY VESAK DAY EVERYBODY Today in the year 2554 ( 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.
  
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May 28 & Apr 30 | By Norbu Choling Centre | Vesak Celebration 2010

Norbu Choling Centre
24 Geylang Lor 29
#05-00 Leow Sih Association Building
Te; 6747 6650
Website : http://www.norbucholingcentre.org
All are welcome |
| May 28 | By Vipassana Meditation Centre (Singapore) | Vesak Celebration 2010

All are welcome |
June 2010
| DATE | VENUE | ACTIVITIES |
| Jun 05 | Poh Ming Tse Temple | Dharma Talk by Venerable Faxun: Happiness Is Balancing Material and Spiritual Needs
Date: 5 June, Saturday
Time:7.30pm – 9.30pm
Venue: Poh Ming Tse Temple
(438 Dunearn Road Singapore 289613)
Would you like to be happy, the Buddha’s way? Do you have burning questions on balancing material and spiritual needs? Find your answers and take home practical tips on happiness that you can apply on a daily and lifelong basis.
About Venerable Faxun

Venerable Faxun graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic in 1989 and was ordained in Taiwan in 1992 by Venerable Wu Yin at Luminary of Bhikkhuni Sangha. She received a five years basic monastic training in Luminary Buddhist Institute. Upon completion of the monastic training, Venerable returned to Singapore in 1997 and served in the Sagamudra Buddhist Society. In 2001, Venerable continued to pursue her Bachelor of Arts and Education in a University in Western Australia and in 2009, Venerable completed her Honours Degree.
All are welcome |
| Jun 06 | Poh Ming Tse Temple | Buddhism and Gender by Venerable Karma Lekshe Tsomo
Date: 6 June
Day: Sunday
Time: 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Course Dana: Any amount
Number of students: No Maximum
Gender is an central component of human identity and affects the lives of human beings in important ways. In this talk, Karma Lekshe Tsomo will speak about gender attitudes in Buddhist societies and how they affect people’s lives, with special attention to the lives of women.
About Venerable Karma Lekshe Tsomo

Venerable Karma Lekshe Tsomo is an associate professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of San Diego, where she teaches Buddhism, World Religions, and Comparative Religious Ethics. She studied Buddhism in Dharamsala, India, for 15 years and received a doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Hawai`i, with research on death and identity in China and Tibet.
She is president of Sakyadhita: International Association of Buddhist Women and director of Jamyang Foundation, an initiative to provide educational opportunities for women in developing countries.
Her research interests include death and dying, Buddhism and bioethics, Buddhist feminist ethics, peace studies, and Western adaptations of Buddhism. Her publications include Sisters in Solitude: Two Traditions of Buddhist Monastic Ethics for Women; Buddhist Women and Social Justice; Innovative Buddhist Women: Swimming Against the Stream; and Into the Jaws of Yama, Lord of Death: Buddhist, Bioethics, and Death.
All are welcome |
Jun 12 to Jun 16 | Le Meridien Chiang Rai, ThailandBy Buddhist Fellowship | Executive Meditation Retreat With Ajahn Bhram

To view the resort facilities click here http://www.starwoodhotel.com/lemeridien/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3160
Book your leave and your air tickets now !
All are welcome |
Jun 18 to Jun 20 | Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Workshop By Professor Cheng Chen Huang: Bring Your Mind Home

Download form here.
All are welcome |
| Jun 19 | Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Public Talk By Professor Cheng Chen Huang: Relative Truth Vs Absolute Truth

All are welcome |
Jun 26 to Jun 27 | Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services | 2-Day Meditation Retreat (conducted in Mandarin)

Date and Time :- 26 June 2010 (Saturday), 2 pm to 9 pm
- 27 June 2010 (Sunday), 9 am to 5 pm
Venue : Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services Shrine Hall
105 Punggol Road S(546636)
(diagonally opposite Punggol Park, adjacent to Sengkang Fire Station)
Nearest MRT Station : Buangkok Station (NE 15)
Bus service numbers : 80, 82, 87, 88, 89, 119
Speaker: Venerable Ji Chi
Fee : $20
Registration Form : http://www.sbws.org.sg/bcc/Applictaion_Form_Meditation_Retreat_2010.pdf
Free admission. All are welcome.
To register for the talk, simply email your name and contact number to email dharma.ed@bcc.org.sg or call 6489 8161 ext 30.
Nearest MRT Station
Buangkok (NE15)
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 |
Jun 28 to Jun 30 | Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services | Dharma Talks (in Mandarin): Prerequisites for the Practice of Meditation

Date : 28 June 2010 (Monday) to 30 June 2010 (Wednesday)
Time : 8 pm to 9.30 pm
Venue : Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services Shrine Hall
105 Punggol Road S(546636)
(diagonally opposite Punggol Park, adjacent to Sengkang Fire Station)
Nearest MRT Station : Buangkok Station (NE 15)
Bus service numbers : 80, 82, 87, 88, 89, 119
Speaker: Venerable Ji Chi
Free admission. All are welcome.
To register for the talk, simply email your name and contact number to email dharma.ed@bcc.org.sg or call 6489 8161 ext 30.
Nearest MRT Station
Buangkok (NE15)
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 |
| Jun 30 | By Institute of Southeast Asian Studies | Nalanda-Sriwijaya Lecture Series Lecture on "Buddhism in Extremis: Cambodian Buddhism from Sihanouk to Pol Pot, 1953-1979"

Topic: Buddhism in Extremis: Cambodian Buddhism from Sihanouk to Pol Pot, 1953-1979
Speaker: Dr Ian Harris
Professor of Buddhist Studies
University of Cumbria UK and
Visiting Senior Research Fellow, Asia Research Institute Natrional University of Singapore
Date: Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Time: 4.00 pm
Venue: ISEAS Seminar Room II
Admission: Free
Please complete the Reply Form and return by fax 6775-6264 / 6775-6259 to the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies or email betty@iseas.edu.sg .For further enquiries, please call Lucy at tel: 6870-4549/6778-0955
All are welcome |
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