Did you know that donating just one unit of blood can save up to three lives? Embrace the power of giving, for within your veins flows the essence of life. In moments of crisis and delicate medical procedures, your blood becomes the elixir of hope.
Demonstrate the virtues of love and compassion in practice by contributing to the noble cause of blood donation!
加入爱心献血，传递慈悲关爱！
Date 日期: 5 May 2024 (Sunday 星期日)
Time 时间: 9am to 3pm
Venue 地点: Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, Level 4, Hall of No Form
宏船老和尚纪念堂，4楼，无相殿
Online booking is not required. Onsite registration closes at 2pm.
无须线上报名。现场报名将于下午2时截止。
Cakkavala Meditation Centre in Singapore, Daw Dipankara Theri will kindly conduct a one-day meditation retreat on (5.5.2024) as gratitude to the devotees. Registration here
Vesak Day celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and Parinirvana of Gautama Buddha. It is a time to reflect on his teachings — The Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.
These teachings guide us to abandon non-virtuous deeds, cultivate virtuous ones, and purify our minds. Let us express gratitude for the Buddha's legacy and strive to do good for ourselves and others.
Join us in commemorating Vesak with a variety of meaningful rituals and engaging activities aimed at fostering unity within families and communities. Experience spiritual events such as the “Three Steps, One Bow” Ceremony and the Bathing of Prince Siddhartha, designed to deepen your connection to the teachings of Buddhism. Immerse yourself in captivating stage performances and interactive mindfulness workshops at our Family Entertainment and Activities Corner. Additionally, let us spread love and kindness through noble causes like blood donation drives and charity fundraisers.
Save the dates and join us as we embark on this enriching journey, uniting our hearts to shape a better and brighter tomorrow.
An interfaith/community initiative by EC Grassroots Organisations, EC Harmony Circles and Buddhist Youth Network to give out baked cookies to both Buddhists and non-Buddhists on Vesak Day morning
Join us to spread love through East Coast's Vesak Day Baking Project from 19th May to 22nd May! Whether you're an experienced baker or have never baked before, there's a meaningful role awaiting you.
Time Activity
8am Morning Puja & Blessings in Eng & Pali, and Special Chanting led by Buddhist Library (BL) Sangha
9am Vesak Day Message
10-10.30am 远青法师带领信众拜八十八佛 Chinese chanting of the “88 Buddhas Repentance Text” led by Venerable Wan Chin
10.45am Bathing of Prince Siddharta led by Venerables
11.30am Dana for Mahasangha
12pm Vegetarian Lunch cooked by BL volunteers
1.30pm Screening of Remastered Life of the Buddha film
An animated film on the life of the historical Gotama Buddha, also known as Shakyamuni Buddha. The Buddhist Library first produced this popular film in 1995, and it has just been remastered.
3.30pm (Updated) Dhamma Talk led by Ven Paññāloka
4.30pm Break
5.30-6.30pm Meditation led by BL Sangha
7pm Candle light procession led by Buddhist Library Sangha
7.30pm Puja & Blessings (English & Pali) led by Buddhist Library Sangha
8pm End
Concurrent activities on Vesak Day:
(1) Buddha Relic Display
(2) Bathing of Prince Siddhartha
(3) Offering of flowers and candles
(4) Blessings by monks from 1.30-7pm
(New) (5) Distribution of Blessed Water* (bring your own tumbler or buy a BL tumbler onsite)
Offer Flowers
You can make arrangements now for flowers to be offered on Vesak Day itself ($10/$20/$50). Fill up the reply slip below to do so.
Goodie Bags for Elderly from Shan You Wellness Centre
We will be giving ang baos and goodie bags to elderly from Shan You Wellness Centre joining us for our Vesak celebrations. We will also be providing two-way transportation for them. As such, we seek your support to donate any amount to defray these costs.
(New) *Distribution of Blessed Water
Exercise some care for our environment! We will have a dispenser to distribute blessed water instead of distributing it in plastic bottles. Bring your own tumbler to collect the water or buy a special BL tumbler onsite.
Call for Donations
We are also seeking donations to cover the costs of tentage, water and other Vesak expenses. Any amount is welcome!
Reply Slip
Fill up the reply slip here to make flower offerings, support our invitation to the elderly joining our celebrations, and to donate towards this event: Reply-Slip-f2.docx
More detail https://buddhlib.org.sg/vesak2024/?
BF invites you to join the super happy BF Vesak Celebrations
Join in the memorable moonlight candlelight procession on the 𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐊 𝐄𝐕𝐄 @𝐁𝐅 𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐄 on 𝐓𝐮𝐞, 𝟐𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 after Dhamma talk “𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑁𝑜𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑆𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ (𝑀𝑁26): 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑢𝑑𝑑ℎ𝑎 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑓 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒. 𝐻𝑜𝑤 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑤𝑒 𝑑𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒?” by Ajahn Brahmali (𝟕:𝟑𝟎 𝐩𝐦 – 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐩𝐦)
This year, on Vesak Day, we are honoured to have 𝐌𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐠 (Minister for Culture, Community & Youth and 2nd Minister for Law) to grace our Vesak Celebrations.
Ajahn Brahmali will also be right here on earth lighting up Vesak brighter than all our candles put together.
Join in Dhamma talks, alms round, a yummy lunch , food fair , live performances , offering Sangha Requisites , Sharing of Merits & Blessings!
BF West Centre : Yeo's Building, 2 Telok Blangah Street 31, #02-00, Singapore 108942
BF East Centre : Mitra @ Orion Building, 160 Paya Lebar Road, #08-03, Singapore 409022
Website : http://www.buddhistfellowship.org
Email :info@buddhistfellowship.org
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All are welcome
May 23
Full moon in May
HAPPY VESAK DAY EVERYBODY
Today in the year 2568 ( BE ), Buddhists throughout the world celebrate the birth,the enlightenment and the passing away to parinibanna of Gautama Buddha on Vesak Day.
"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."
Enjoy a blissful retreat at Le Meridien in spacious rooms with excellent food, spa and next to a golf course in an exclusive gated area
Date and time
Sat, 8 Jun 2024 19:00 - Sun, 16 Jun 2024 13:00 GMT+7
Location
Le Meridien Suvarnabhumi, Thailand
789 Moo 14, Bangna-Trad Road KM 10.5 Bangpleeyai Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok 83000 Thailand
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Refund Policy: No Refunds
About this event
7 days 18 hours
Mobile eTicket
THEME: Letting Go of What Hurts & Live with More Confidence
Choice of a 5-day or 9-day retreat - give yourself a treat which you can enjoy with family and friends, with good food, recreation and relaxation in addition to meditation and wisdom teachings by Ajahn Brahm!
Your spouse can golf or shop at the Village Market Mall or Banga Mega Mall, 5-10 min away in a 60-100 Baht taxi ride, if they are not attending the retreat. He/she will still have to book as a retreatant and can enjoy the breakfast, lunch and tea break provided.
If you’re unable to attend, you can transfer the registration to a friend. This retreat is suitable for people with or without meditation experience.
Retreat Options (Prices are in SGD) as reflected in tickets.
SAVE when you book the Early Bird tickets by 31 December 2023 and book discount flights to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.
Children below 6 can attend free, max 2 children per room. Children with or without extra bed option, must share the room with 2 adults or 1 adult in a single room.
RETREAT SCHEDULE (subject to adjustments)
Date of Arrival : 8 or 12 June 2024 ffor 5-day retreat)
3pm onwards: Check-in & Registration
7pm Opening Dhamma Talk and Meditation
9pm Goodnight
Daily Schedule
6am Meditation (optional)
7am Breakfast
9am Dhamma Talk & Meditation
11am Mindful Stretching
12pm Lunch
2pm Self Practice
4pm Sutta Session
5pm Tea Break & Self Practice
8pm Dhamma Q&A and Meditation
Date of Arrival : 12 June 2024
3pm onwards: Check-in & Registration
4pm Sutta Session
5pm Tea Break & Self Practice
8pm Dhamma Q&A and Meditation
Last day 16 June 2024
6am Meditation (optional)
7am Breakfast
9am Dhamma Talk & Meditation
11am - 12pm Closing
What are NOT included: Air-ticket, dinner, local transport to and fro airport and hotel, and other personal incidentals.
Spa Treatments: 20% discount
Chairs will be available in the hall for people to sit on. Please bring your own meditation cushion, yoga mat, a shawl, water bottle to refill.
Attire: Modest and comfortable clothings.
Do proceed to purchase your air-tickets early and travel insurance.
CANCELLATION: Please purchase your travel insurance due to unforeseen cancellations. These bookings are NON-REFUNDABLE but they are TRANSFERABLE to a friend.
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