Singapore Buddhist Calendar
2002 AD ( 2546 BE ) ACTIVITIES
July 2002
| DATE | VENUE | ACTIVITIES |
| Jul 05 | Golden Pagoda Buddhist Temple | Buddha's Relic
Sacred Buddha relics in Singapore .
Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
Two Buddha tooth relics found in Myanmar are here in Singapore for the first time. Temple officials at the Golden Pagoda Temple in Tampines are thrilled to host two Buddha tooth relics found in Myanmar.
They were given an elaborate welcome by devotees at the Golden Pagoda Temple in Tampines.One of the relics will make the temple its permanent home while the other will be returned to Myanmar.
Temple officials are thrilled to host these relics, says temple head Venerable Shi Fazhoa. 'This marks a great turning point in Singapore's Buddhist history, as the presence of Buddha's tooth relics will definitely mean a great deal for the country in the Buddhist world.'
According to Buddhist scriptures, Sakyamuni Buddha left 40 tooth relics to be worshipped by future generations.
The tooth to be kept here was discovered in a collapsed pagoda in Myanmar in 1985, says Venerable Shi.
Together with more than 300 other Buddhist artworks, statues and artefacts from 14 Asian countries, they will be displayed at an exhibition in Suntec City from August 02 to August 04.
Admission is free. All are welcome |
Jul 05
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Jul 27 | Singapore Buddhist Federation |
Piya's Dharma Talks Series
Organizer: Singapore Buddhist Federation
Venue: English Dharma Course 2002
(Buddha and his disciples series)
Venue: Manjusri Secondary School
149 Sims Drive.
Registration needed, please contact SBF directly. This course starts in mid-May (Angie Monksfields will be giving the first 10 talks). Participants have to register for the whole course (module).
Phone: 744 4159, 744 4635 (Ask for Robert Chien).
Date : 5/7/2002 Fri
Title: 2. Why Buddhist Worship Trees? Life of the Buddha up to the Search for Enlightenment.
Date : 12/7/2002 Fri
Title: 3. Buddhist Theory of Evolution. The Great Enlightenment.
Date : 19/7/2002 Fri
Title: 4. The Secret of Buddhism's Success. The Buddha's First Discourse.
Date : 26/7/2002 Fri
Title: 5. True Friendship. Sariputta and Moggallana.
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.
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Jul 23 | By Buddhist Fellowship | Public Talks by Venerable Visuddhacara
Details of the talks are:-
Subject: Using Mindfulness to Overcome Stress
Date: Thurs, 18 July 02 at 7pm
Venue: Burmese Buddhist Temple, 14 Tai Gin Road
Topic: Meditation can be applied at any time and at whatever we are doing. That mindfulness can help us to deal with our emotions effectively and develop better solutions in overcoming our difficulties.
Daring to be Different - (student session)
Date: Fri, 19 July 02 at 3:30pm
Venue: Buddhist Library, 2 Lor 24A Geylang
Topic: Discover yourself, understand yourself, and understand others to cultivate the values and attitudes that fit in with your priorities and in line with your religious principles.
Cultivating the Right Approach & Attitudes in Life
Date: Mon, 22 July 02 at 7:30pm
Venue: Buddhist Library, 2 Lor 24A Geylang
Topic: What is the true nature of life, the nature of mind and body, the nature of happiness and unhappiness, and the nature of existence ? Explore how we may live and cultivate the right approach and attitudes in life.
Understanding Death & Rebirth
Date: Tues, 23 July 02 at 7:30pm
Venue: Buddhist Library, 2 Lor 24A Geylang
Topic: How to die a good death and aim for a good rebirth.
All are welcome
Biography of Speaker
 Venerable Visuddhacara is a Theravadan Buddhist monk, was born in 1953 in Penang, Malaysia. He was a journalist before becoming a novice monk in 1983 under the guidance of Venerable Sujiva in Kota Tinggi. He was ordained by Sayadaw U Pandita at Mahasi Meditation Centre, Rangoon, in 1987.
He returned to Penang in 1991 where he continued his study and practice of Dhamma and meditation besides doing some teaching. The Venerable is the author of several books: Curbing Anger Spreading Love; Drinking Tea Living Life; Loving And Dying; and "Hello With Love And Other Meditations."
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| Jul 24 | 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)
The Dhamek ( Dhammacakka ) Stupa marks the exact spot where the Buddha delivered His first Discourse Dhamma-Cakka-Pavattana Sutta at Sarnath (Isipatana, Benares) - the Deer Park. Photograph was taken from http://www.geocities.com/Athens/9449/holysite.htm |
| Jul 27 | Buddha Vihara Society | Monthly Dharma TalksVENUE :
SEMINAR ROOM, #05-31,
SINGAPORE POST CENTRE
EUNOS ROAD 8, SINGAPORE 408600
ORGANISER : BUDDHA VIHARA SOCIETY (BVS)
49 CEYLON ROAD, SINGAPORE 429637
TEL: 348 0185 ; PAGER : 96070938
| Date | Time | Speaker | Topic |
| 27.07.2002 | 7.30 p.m. 9.30 p.m. | Ven.Dr.O. Sobhita Religious adviser of Bodhiraja Society | Do Buddhists have to change their religion? |
All are welcome |
| Jul 28 | Metta Welfare Association | Metta Island-wide Street Sale
We are recruiting volunteers for our one day event - Metta Island-wide Street Sales on the 28 July 2002, Sunday. Funds raised will be for our 8 centres, mainly the intellectually disabled and stroke patients. Please also help us to circulate this mail to your friends and relatives. There is a list of collection centres (please see flyer below), you may want to choose a location nearest to your home. We have 2 time slots to suit your convenience :
- 9am - 2pm OR
- 12pm - 5pm
Please help us to circulate and help us on this day as we desperately need volunteers. You may contact me at telephone : 98730470 for more information. Alternatively, if you can't help us on the 28 July, you may help us sell our key-chain soft toy horse to your friends (take a packet from us on consignment basis, unsold horses returnable).
For more details please contact:
Ms Kristine Chen
email: Kris@metta.org.sg
Asst Events & Publicity Manager
Metta Welfare Association
Tel : 62406303 , hp 98730470
Click here for registration form
All are welcome |
August 2002
| DATE | VENUE | ACTIVITIES |
Aug 02
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Aug 04 | Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre ( Hall 401 ). Organised by Golden Pagoda Buddhist Temple. Co-organised by Burmese Buddhist Temple and House of Destiny Arts & Craft. Supported by Singapore Tourism Board. | New Discoveries On The Threshold Of Enlightenment
Enchanting Buddhist Treasures Exhibition
Golden Pagoda Buddhist Temple warmly welcomes you to an extensive Buddhist exhibition at Suntec City as part of its 10 th Anniversary Celebrations.
More than just a religious event, the exhibition offers you a glimpse into Buddhist history and its culture that has spread across Asia beginning from where it was founded by Buddha Sakyamuni more than 2,600 years ago, in the region bordering between modern day Nepal and India.
Experience and discover a colourful, captivating and perhaps even uplifting journey that may just lead you to the threshold of Enlightenment.
Buddha's Relics
featuring Buddha's Tooth
from Myanmar
Before the first century, relics were key instruments in the spread of Buddhism in helping to establish new centres of religious significance.
Since the initial list of sacred sites marked by Buddha was limited, the outward dissemination of his relics made it possible for new centres to be established.
According to Buddhist scriptures, Buddha said for one to witness His relics was as good as seeing Buddha himself.
Thus, we are very fortunate to be able to showcase, amongst Buddha's many relics,Buddha's tooth relics at the exhibition. This implies this venue at Suntec city is now a holy centre of religious significance.
Buddha's Seven Coloured Relics
These pearls-like translucent multi-coloured relics are the corporeal remains of Buddha after his cremation. Each colour represents different parts of his body
Buddhist Treasures Exhibition
The very beginnings of Buddhist statuary in India are virtually unknown to us. During Buddha's time, His imageries were mainly iconic representations such as bas-reliefs of Buddha's footprint, a lotus and His mudras (symbolic hand gestures).
Earliest records of Buddha statuary only appeared in India a few centuries after the Buddha's death. It marked a new beginning in Buddhist art.
As Buddhism spread across Asia, the religion both influenced and, in turn, was influenced by the religious, cultural, and artistic life of the regions it touched. It is little wonder that both art and Buddhism should be enmeshed to form a culture to call its own.
It is with great honour that this unique influential culture be presented to you in an enchanting Buddhist exhibition.
A Mahamuni Buddha
General Information Buddhist Treasures Exhibition
Exhibition Highlights
1. Buddha Tooth Relics Pagoda
2. Buddha's and Buddha Disciples' Relics Corner
3. The Spread of Buddhism Hall
4. Thangka Perimeter
Offerings: Lights, flowers and gold-leaves offerings can be sponsored at designated areas in the exhibition hall. Visitors can also purchase Buddhist imageries and art pieces at souvenir shops.
The Venue:
Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition
Centre, Level 4. Exhibition Hall 401 FREE ADMISSION
Date & Time:
02.08.2002 ( Friday )....12.00prn - 10:00prn
03.08.2002 ( Saturday)...9.00arn - 10:00pm
04.08.2002 ( Sunday)...9:00arn -6.00prn
Admission is free. All are welcome |
Aug 02
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Aug 30 | Singapore Buddhist Federation |
Piya's Dharma Talks Series
Organizer: Singapore Buddhist Federation
Venue: English Dharma Course 2002
(Buddha and his disciples series)
Venue: Manjusri Secondary School
149 Sims Drive.
Registration needed, please contact SBF directly. This course starts in mid-May (Angie Monksfields will be giving the first 10 talks). Participants have to register for the whole course (module).
Phone: 744 4159, 744 4635 (Ask for Robert Chien).
Date : 2/8/2002 Fri
Title: 6. The Buddha's Image and Shadow. Maha Kassapa & Ananda.
Date : 16/8/2002 Fri
Title: 7. The Buddha's Bad Karma. Angulimala & Devadatta.
Date : 23/8/2002 Fri
Title: 8. The Agony and the Ecstasy. Ambapali, Patacara, Sirima, Isidasi.
Date : 30/8/02 Fri
Title: 9. The Thundering Silence. Bimbisara & Ajatasattu.
All are welcome
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Aug 17 | By Viriya Community Services | Viriya Lecture Series
Viriya Community Services, the community service arm of Leong Hwa Chan Si
Temple is launching The Viriya Lecture Series, in conjunction with Ullambana
festival. The Lectures series will focus on building a more compassionate and caring
society. Two most eminent venerables, will speak at the inaugural talks. They are Venerable Dr. K Sri Dhammananda and Venerable Sek Tsang Hui, who will present their talks in English
and Mandarin respectively.
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Topic: Recognising Oneself(In Mandarin)
Date: 9th and 10th August 2002 (Fri & Sat) 2002
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: Leong Hwa Chan Si Temple 67 Shrewsbury Road Singapore 307834
Speaker: Venerable Sek Tsang Hui
Abbot of Hwa Tsang Monastery, Australia
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Topic: Service To Mankind(In English)
Date: 17th August 2002 (Sat)
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: Leong Hwa Chan Si Temple 67 Shrewsbury Road Singapore 307834 (Off Moulmein Road. Opposite Tan Tock Seng Hospital)
Speaker: Venerable Dr. K Sri Dhammananda
Chief Sangha Nayaka of Malaysia & Singapore
Buddhist Maha Vihara
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The Ullambana festival is commonly known to the Buddhists as the "monk's month" and thanksgiving month. Accordingly, all contributions and donations to THE VIRIYA LECTURE SERIES will be used to set up THE SANGHA WELFARE FUND aimed at helping the senior members of the Sangha Community who are in need of financial and medical assistance. We appeal to every one in the Buddhist community to embrace this very worthy cause. Viriya Community Services is an Institution of Public Character and hence all outright cash donations will qualify for double tax deduction. All donations by cheques are to be made payable to "Viriya Community Services".
Viriya Community Services
72 Shrewsbury Road
Singapore 307837
Tel : 62561311
Fax : 62517797
Email: vcs@viriya.org.sg
Website: http://www.viriya.org.sg
Free admission and on a first come first served basis. All are welcome |
| Aug 23 | 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 28
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Sep 01 | Tai Pei Buddhist Centre. By Buddhist Fellowship | Public Talks
About The Speaker
Ajahn Brahavamso was born in London in 1951. He regarded himself a Buddhist at the age of 17 through reading Buddhist books while still at school. His interest in Buddhism flourished while he was studying Theoretical Physics at Cambridge University. After completing his degree and teaching for a year, he traveled to Thailand to become a monk. He became a monk at the age of 23 and spent 9 years studying and training in the forest meditation tradition under Venerable Ajahn Chah.
In 1983, he was invited to set up the Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia and is now the Abbot there, leading and training 17 monks and anagarikas (novices).
On December 16th, 2002, he entered into a solitude retreat for six months. He has just recently emerged from this retreat with amazing results.
He is an outstanding monk, teacher and public speaker. He is able to make Dhamma easy to understanding, inspiring and even entertaining. If you ever get a chance to hear him "live" or meet him - DON'T miss it!
Details:
Date: 28 August 2002, Wed at 7:30pm
Venue: Tai Pei Buddhist Centre, 2 Lavender St.
Topic:Take Control Of Your Life
Date: 1 September 2002, Sun at 7:30pm
Venue: Tai Pei Buddhist Centre, 2 Lavender St.
Topic: Beyond The Living: Ghosts, Gods and Demons
All are welcome
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Aug 29
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Sep 01 | Suntec City Convention Centre. By Buddhist Fellowship | Public Talks
About The Speaker
Ajahn Brahavamso was born in London in 1951. He regarded himself a Buddhist at the age of 17 through reading Buddhist books while still at school. His interest in Buddhism flourished while he was studying Theoretical Physics at Cambridge University. After completing his degree and teaching for a year, he traveled to Thailand to become a monk. He became a monk at the age of 23 and spent 9 years studying and training in the forest meditation tradition under Venerable Ajahn Chah.
In 1983, he was invited to set up the Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia and is now the Abbot there, leading and training 17 monks and anagarikas (novices).
On December 16th, 2002, he entered into a solitude retreat for six months. He has just recently emerged from this retreat with amazing results.
He is an outstanding monk, teacher and public speaker. He is able to make Dhamma easy to understanding, inspiring and even entertaining. If you ever get a chance to hear him "live" or meet him - DON'T miss it!
Details:
Venue: Suntec City Convention Centre
Date: 29 August 2002,Thurs at 7:30pm
Topic: Finding Happiness Here & Now
Date: 30 August, Fri at 7:30pm
Topic: The Meaning of Love
Date: 31 August 2002, Sat at 3pm
Topic: Beyond This Life
Date: 31 August 2002, Sat at 7:30pm
Topic: Miracles, Prophecies and Science
Date: 1 September 2002, Sun at 3pm
Topic: World Free of Conflicts
All are welcome
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| Aug 31 | Buddha Vihara Society | Monthly Dharma TalksVENUE :
SEMINAR ROOM, #05-31,
SINGAPORE POST CENTRE
EUNOS ROAD 8, SINGAPORE 408600
ORGANISER : BUDDHA VIHARA SOCIETY (BVS)
49 CEYLON ROAD, SINGAPORE 429637
TEL: 348 0185 ; PAGER : 96070938
| Date | Time | Speaker | Topic |
| 31.08.2002 | 7.30 p.m. 9.30 p.m. | Ven.Galle Udita Religious adviser of Buddha Vihara Society | Can we wash away our sin? |
All are welcome |
September 2002
| DATE | VENUE | ACTIVITIES |
| Sep 06 | Singapore Buddhist Federation |
Piya's Dharma Talks Series
Date : 6/9/2002 Fri
Title: 10. Was the Buddha Poisoned? Themes from the Discourse on the Great Final Nirvana
Organizer: Singapore Buddhist Federation
Venue: English Dharma Course 2002
(Buddha and his disciples series)
Venue: Manjusri Secondary School
149 Sims Drive.
Registration needed, please contact SBF directly. This course starts in mid-May (Angie Monksfields will be giving the first 10 talks). Participants have to register for the whole course (module).
Phone: 744 4159, 744 4635 (Ask for Robert Chien).
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Sep 07
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09 | Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | 
Registration Requirements: For ages 16-28 / Camp fee $50
Registration Period: 1 Aug-31 Aug 02
Registration Points:
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery Youth Ministry
88 Bright Hill Rd (Tel: 6452-2159 / youth@kmspks.org
Awareness Place
#01-21 Bras Basah Complex (Tel: 6337-7582) / #04-15 Causeway Point (Tel: 6894-8835)
TLC Student Care Centre
Blk 621, Ang Mo Kio Ave 9, #01-68 (Tel: 6454-6686)
All are welcome |
| Sep 08 | Amitabha Buddhist Centre | Cruise to Kusu & Sisters' Islands with Geshe Chonyi
All are welcome |
| Sep 21 | Full Moon of the Chinese Eighth Month. By Metta Welfare Association | Metta Charity Mooncake Sale
During this mooncake season (August 2002 to September 2002), Metta Welfare Association, a Charity Organization is launching delicious mooncakes to raise funds. The mooncakes prices are ranging from $12 to $22. *Delivery is available.
The mooncakes are great for consumption or to give away to friends and family members. Otherwise, you can always purchase a box or two to give away to the children at the orphanage or elderly at an old folk’s home. (Please refer to the attached order form for more details).
Metta Welfare Association’s main missions are to educate our Intellectually Disabled clients/students to learn life-centered skills and develop into independent persons and to nurse our elderly at our rehabilitation cum acupuncture clinics. Our funding for our welfare & health services depends mainly from public donations and our fund raising efforts.
METTA CHARITY MOONCAKES
Special Promotions
Free delivery for minimum order of $200
Free Japanese Gift Box for minimum order of $300
Click here for order form
All are welcome |
| Sep 21 | Singapore River, UOB Concourse (Boat Quay-Cavenagh Bridge Area). By Viriya Community Services | Lilies on the River
Five Thousands of lilies will be floating down Singapore River - the historic lifeline of Singapore, in aid of the less fortunate!
This is the first year, Viriya Community Services hopes to float 5,000 lilies(lotus)down the Singapore River at Boat Quay during the Mid-Autumn Festival to raise funds for its community projects. VCS hopes to make this an annual event but it needs your generous support.
Support this event by sponsoring the lilies at only $10 or more per lily. You may sponsor as many as you like and dedicate the merits to your love ones. The lilies shall bear the names of its sponsors or names dedicated to by its sponsors. Individuals, families and organisations are welcomed.
Date : Sale of Lilies - 14 (This Sat) to 21 Sept 2002 (Next Sat)
Floating of Lilies - 21 Sept 2002(Mid-Autumn Day/Saturday)
Time : 5pm to 10pm
Venue : Lilies-for-the-Community Tent,
Singapore River, UOB Concourse
(Boat Quay-Cavenagh Bridge Area)
Only 5 mins from Raffles Place MRT Station
Apart form the floating of the lilies, there will be an open-market and canival stores, multi-cultural dance and martial arts performances, lantern parade, percussion band on a river boat and a fireworks display to round off celebrations on Mid-Autumn's Night. Event is supported by Singapore Tourism Board
If you require more information or would like to volunteer to help at this event as an individual or group, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please help to desseminate this news.
Viriya Community Services is the community service arm of Leong Hwa Chan Si Temple and a member of the National Council of Social Service.
NOTE:
Viriya is to raise funds for community through floating of 5000 lilies on Singapore River
Come 21 September, some 5000 lilies will be floated down the Singapore River as a part of an effort to raise funds for community projects supported by Viriya Community Services.
This fund-raising activity is part of the Mid Autumn Festival being held by the Singapore River near the Cavenagh Bridge from the 14 to 21 September 2002.
The lilies symbolise perseverance, enduring strength, unique beauty and wisdom - characteristics with which Viriya takes delight in associating.
Said Viriya President, the Venerable Sek Meow Ee, of the event: "We were eager to participate in this Mid Autumn event as it will give us a chance to collaborate with the public in this effort for the community. Given the uniqueness and symbolism of these flowers, we hope the floating of the lilies down our historic lifeline will bring good favour not just to the community, but also to Singapore."
The floating of the lilies will take place on the evening of Saturday, 21 September, part of the culmination of the week's activities. Apart from an open-air market and carnival stores, activities will include multi-cultural dance and martial arts performances, a lantern parade, perfomances by a percussion band on a river boat, and a fireworks display to round off celebrations.
Members of the public will be able to make their donations at the Lilies-for-the-Community tent between 14 and 21 September, and select one lily which will bear the donor's name or the name of a person of his choice when it is lit and floated on the river. Viriya hopes that each flower will each be exchanged for a donation of $10 or more, with the aim of raising $60,000 for the community initiatives it supports. Viriya will also be selling moon cakes to complement with the festive mood.
This event is supported by the Singapore Tourism Board.
All are welcome |
Sep 21
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Sep 22 | Metta Welfare Association | Volunteers for Singapore Million Dollar Duck Race 2002
We are recruiting volunteers to help us sell the Adopt-a-Duck certificate at various shopping centres (refer below for venues & dates ). The public launch of the Singapore Million Dollar Duck Race 2002 will be on the 21st & 22nd Sept (Sat/Sun) outside Wisma Atria with on-going stage programmes/activities etc... We are recruiting volunteers especially for these 2 days and for other dates as well.
Volunteers Duties :
To help promote/Sell the Adoption Duck Certificate at $10 each. There will be a serial number on the certificate. The number on the Adoption Certificate will be matched with the number on one of the racing ducks on the racing day which is on the 24 Nov at the Singapore River. If your duck is among the 1st - 50th to cross the finish line, you win a prize.
And if the 1st duck crosses the finish line is a red duck, the owner will not only win the top prize of S$10, 000 but an additional S$1 million dollar.
Those who wish to volunteer, kindly call Ms Kristine Chen at (O) 62406303 or hp 98730470 or e-mal metta_welfare@yahoo.com
Note:
Metta Welfare Association is selected as one of the beneficiaries for this year’s 'Singapore Million Dollar Duck Race 2002' . This year’s duck race will be held on the 24th November 2002 at the Singapore River. As a beneficiary, we are responsible for the partial sale of the adoption certificates through this unique fund raising event. Funds raised will be for Metta Hospice Care.
Metta Hospice Care (MHC) was established in February 2001 to provide Free Home Care service to the terminally ill regardless of age, race or religion at his/her home. Our MHC’s services includes managing client’s symptoms to minimise distress, provide emotional and spiritual support to the client and his/her family, educate family on basic nursing care and procedures and loan of equipment.
We would like to appeal to your kindness by purchasing or help us sell the Adopt-a-Duck certificates. Free delivery will be provided for orders of 3 booklets and above. (1 book = 10pcs , 1pc = $10)
We hope you will lend us a hand in making this event a success. Should you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Kristine Chen / Ms Jenny at Tel : 6240 6303 / 6444 2122 We look forward to your positive response. Pls help us circulate this e-mail as well.
P.S - Kindly e-mail kris@metta.org.sg or fax back the Adopt-A- Duck order form - Fax : 64491377
Mechanics of the Duck Race
1. Adopt a duck for $10.00 and receive an Adoption Certificate with a serial number
2. Keep your Adoption Certificate
3. The number on your Adoption Certificate will be matched with the number on one of the racing ducks. If your duck is among 1st – 50th to cross the finish line, you will win a prize. And if the 1st duck crosses the finish line is a red duck, the owner will not only win the top prize of S$10 ,000 but an additional of S$1 MILLION DOLLARS.
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Singapore Million Dollar Duck Race 2002 - Shopping Centre Schedule
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Public Launch
Date: 21/22 September, Sat/Sun (11am - 6pm)
Metta Booth : Outside Wisma Atria
Volunteers distribution : Faber House, OG, Orchard Emerald, Centrepoint, Orchard Point, Le Meridien
Mobile Adoption Centres
Date: Weekend 1 28/29 September, Sat/Sun (11.30am - 4pm, 3.30pm - 8.30pm)
Venue: Bugis
Date: Weekend 2 5/6 October, Sat/Sun (11am - 4pm, 3.30pm - 8.30pm)
Venue: Millennia Walk (Road Show)
Date: Weekend 3 12/13 October, Sat/ Sun (11.30am - 4pm, 3.30pm - 8.30pm)
Venue: Whitesand
Date: Weekend 4 19/20 October, Sat/Sun (11.30am - 4pm, 3.30pm - 8.30pm)
Venue: WestMall
Date: Weekend 5 26/27 October, Sat/ Sun (11.30am - 4pm, 3.30pm - 8.30pm)
Venue: Causeway Point
Date: Weekend 6 2/3 November, Sat/ Sun (11.30am - 4pm, 3.30pm - 8.30pm)
Venue: Northpoint (Yishun)
Date: Weekend 6 2/3 November, Sat/ Sun (11am - 4pm, 3.30pm - 8.30pm)
Venue: Plaza Singapura (Road Show)
Date: Weekend 7 9/10 November, Sat/Sun (11.30am - 4pm, 3.30pm - 8.30pm)
Venue: Scotts
All are welcome |
| Sep 22 | Kreta Ayer People' Theatre.. By Metta Welfare Association | Shanghai Yue Opera Showcase
Metta Welfare Association is the beneficiary for the Shanghai Yue Opera Showcase on 22 September 2002 at the Kreta Ayer People' Theatre.
The performance on that night is entitled "The Jade Hairpin", a popular classic tale of a jealous cousin who sow discord between the marriage of Wang Yu-lin and Li Xiu-ying.
The performing troupe, the Shanghai Yue Opera House, the best in Shanghai Yue in China is brought to Singapore for this fund raising event by Marine Parade CC.
Date : 22 September 2002
Time : 7.30 pm - 10.45 pm.
Venue : Kreta Ayer Peoples' Theatre
Charity Tickets: $130/- $100/- $50/-
Booking : Jenny at 6240 6361 or e-mail address jenny@metta.org.sg
All are welcome |
| Sep 26 | Raffles Country Club. By Buddhist Library , The |  Charity Golf Tournament.
Swing away to a good cause at the Buddhist Library Charity Golf Tournament. Held at the Raffles Country Club, this tournament promises to be different from the rest, as all proceeds from this tournament goes to the Buddhist Library Education Fund.
The Buddhist Library Education Fund provides the library with funding for
its various courses and public talks. Courses conducted by the library
include Language courses, such as Pali, Tibetan and Sanskrit courses, as
well as “Theverada Abhidhamma”, “Basic Buddhism” as well as the year end
“Guide to Buddhism” course. The library also has a postgraduate diploma
course that it conducts annually.
This year, Cycle & Carriage is proud to be a sponsor of this event. The
OPTIMA 2.5 liters from KIA MOTORS is up for grabs as the hole-in-one prize.
Don’t miss the chance to challenge yourself and to drive away with this
great prize!
Date: 26/09/2002 (Thursday)
Venue: Raffles Country Club
For more information, please contact the Buddhist Library at 67468435. We
hope that with you kind support, we will be able to make this event a
success!!
All are welcome |
| Sep 28 | Buddha Vihara Society | Monthly Dharma TalksVENUE :
SEMINAR ROOM, #05-31,
SINGAPORE POST CENTRE
EUNOS ROAD 8, SINGAPORE 408600
ORGANISER : BUDDHA VIHARA SOCIETY (BVS)
49 CEYLON ROAD, SINGAPORE 429637
TEL: 348 0185 ; PAGER : 96070938
| Date | Time | Speaker | Topic |
| 28.09.2002 | 7.30 p.m. 9.30 p.m. | Ven.Dhammaratana Religious adviser of Buddhist Library | Buddhism and freedom of thought |
All are welcome |
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