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    January 2020

    DATEVENUEACTIVITIES
    Jan 01Kong Meng San Monastery
    Ushering New Year Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery









    Thousands of devotees ushered in 2020 at KMSPKS by offering alms to Sanghas. Alms offering is a benevolent deed that cultivates wholesome karma and merits. May all beings benefit from meritorious acts and attain enlightenment.
    Thousands of devotees ushered in 2020 at KMSPKS by offering alms to Sanghas. Alms offering is a benevolent deed that cultivates wholesome karma and merits. May all beings benefit from meritorious acts and attain enlightenment.

    All are welcome
    Jan 03
    to
    Jan 12
    By Buddhist Fellowship
    Bhante Kovida Teaching Tour



    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
    Jan 09
    to
    Jul 23
    Kong Meng San Monastery
    The Way to Buddhahood 2020



    Beginner Buddhists should practise both the ten good deeds (without abandoning the worldly affairs of daily life) and following the right deeds of the Human Vehicle to enter the Buddha Vehicle instead of emphasising practices of renunciation.

    This course contains methods for becoming a Buddha and reveals the entire sequence of the Buddha-way, leading one to the supreme Buddha realm.

    Dates: 9 Jan to 23 Jul 2020 (alternate Thu)
    Time: 7.30pm to 9pm
    For more details: https://bit.ly/2ovcAhf
    Buddhist teachings are simply methods for becoming a Buddha. The real purpose of the Buddha appearing in this world is to teach people to enter the Buddha-way from human lives as once said by Venerable Master Taixu.

    Hence, beginners should practise both the ten good deeds (without abandoning the worldly affairs of daily life) and following the right deeds of the Human Vehicle to enter the Buddha Vehicle instead of emphasising practices of renunciation. This course contains methods for becoming a Buddha and reveals the entire sequence of the Buddha-way, leading one to the supreme Buddha realm.

    About the Speaker:
    Venerable Dr. Chang Qing, Assistant Professor at Buddhist College of Singapore

    Venerable Dr. Chang Qing, a Singapore Buddhist monk, ordained in 1989 after he graduated with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic. He also holds a BA in Chinese Literature from the National Taiwan University (1993), as well as a PhD in Buddhist Studies at the University of Bristol (UK, 1998).

    He had published several English/Chinese articles and attended several International conferences. He also gave papers for seminars in UK and Singapore. Venerable Dr.Chang Qing regularly conducts Dharma talks and classes, lecturing in areas such as Prajna and Madhyamaka Thought in India and the Philosophy of Three Treatise.

    All are welcome
    Jan 18Singapore Buddhist Mission
    WHAT CAN WE DO WHEN WE SEE SUFFERING IN THE WORLD (BY BHANTE CHANDIMA)



    Around the world, we hear news of people suffering from Natural disasters to human conflicts. How do we as Buddhists develop optimism with the right effort in order to make the world a better place?

    To find out more on this topic, drop by and join us this Saturday as we invite Venerable Chandima to give light to the questions that you may have!

    RSVP now: https://tinyurl.com/overcoming-suffering

    Upcoming events: https://www.sbm.sg/upcoming-events

    All are welcome
    Jan 251st Day of the First Chinese Lunar Month, in the Year 4718

    Happy Lunar New Year


    Today in the Year of the Rat or 4718th year based on the Chinese lunar calendar, most Chinese Buddhists celebrate the Spring Festival or Chinese Lunar New Year by having prayers, offerings and blessings at Buddhist Temples.
    Jan 25Kong Meng San Monastery
    Ushering Lunar New Year Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery


    Light a Wish-fulfilling lantern and usher in the Year of the Rat filled with blessings for you and your family!
    Dates: 24 Jan 2020 (Fri) to 8 Feb 2020 (Sat)

    Order a lantern now at our Front Office (opened daily from 9am to 4pm).

    All are welcome
    Jan 31Buddhist Library , The
    Postgraduate Diploma in Fundamental Buddhist Studies




    Schedule

    OVERALL SCHEDULE

    Closing Date : 31 Jan 2020 (Fri)
    Commencement Date : 4 Feb 2020 (Tue)
    Duration 1 year

    Academic Year : 4 Feb – 3 Oct 2020
    Weekly Classes : Every Tue 7.30pm − 9.30pm
    Time : Every Sat 2.00pm – 4.00pm
    Examination: Please block Nov & Dec 2020 for examination

    Details here

    All are welcome

     

    February 2020

    DATEVENUEACTIVITIES
    Feb 12
    to
    Oct 21
    Kong Meng San Monastery
    2020 English Buddhism Course



    There is growing interest in Buddha’s teachings worldwide as Buddhism is seen as the way to end all suffering and attain happiness.

    Sign up for the English Buddhism Course today and learn how to apply the Buddha’s teachings into your daily life. Cultivate invaluable qualities of wisdom, compassion, and fill your life with peace and joy.


    Venue:Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall Level 1 | Classrooms
    Fee:$110 per person per course year

    Year 1
    Module 1 (9 lessons)
  • Life of the Buddha
  • Buddhist Observances

    Date :12 February to 15 April 2020 (every Wed)
    Time :7.30pm to 9pm

    Module 2 (10 lessons)
  • Three Refuges
  • Five Precepts / Eight Precepts
  • Ten Wholesome Actions

    Date :13 May to 15 July 2020 (every Wed)
    Time :7.30pm to 9pm

    Module 3 (9 lessons)
  • Four Noble Truths
  • Noble Eightfold Path
  • Sigalovada Sutta

    Date :29 July to 21 October 2020 (every Wed)
    Time :7.30pm to 9pm

    All are welcome
  • Feb 13Tai Pei Buddhist Centre . By Bodhinyana Singapore and Buddhist Fellowship
    1-DAY MIND OVER MATTER RETREAT BY AJAHN BRAHM



    A disturbed or traumatised mind can make living very challenging. Attend this retreat to learn how you can relieve your mind from the torment.

    Date :Thursday, 13 Feb 2020
    Time :1 pm to 8 pm
    Venue :
    Tai Pei Buddhist Centre
    2 Lavender St
    Singapore, 338823

    Registration is now OPEN. Book your tickets early due to limited seating capacity. All tickets are NON-refundable but they are transferable.

    http://ajahn2020.eventbrite.sg/

    All are welcome
    Feb 14
    to
    Mar 06
    By Mindful Mission
    Loving Kindness Meditation





    Date : Fri, February 14, 2020
    Time : 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Venue:

    Mitra@Orion Building
    160 Paya Lebar Road #08-03
    Course Fee: $50

    Register here at Eventbrite

    Loving Kindness Meditation Course Duration: 4 sessions Dates: 14, 21, 28 Feb & 6 Mar 2020 (Every Fri) Time: 7.30pm-9pm

    About this Event
    Ven Fa Xun is a Singaporean Buddhist monastic who is passionate about sharing the practice and benefits of secular mindfulness with the wider community.

    She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Education degree from the University of Western Australia, and has designed a mindfulness programme “Mindfulness and Loving Kindness (M.I.L.K.) in Education” as part of her Master’s Degree, which was piloted in a primary school in Singapore.

    She takes delight in designing programmes and games to address the emotional and developmental needs of young children. Recently, she published a jigsaw puzzle to help children develop the ability to stay focused via Mindful Play.

    Ven Fa Xun has over twenty years of experience in teaching both children and adults at various Buddhist centres in Singapore, Malaysia and Western Australia. She is the author of the book "One Life, Five Precepts", and contributes articles to Buddhist magazines.

    From 2014 to 2016, she was the Vice Principal of the Nuns Campus of Buddhist College Singapore. In 2018, she was a panellist at the inaugural National Inter-Racial and Religious Confidence Circle (IRCC) Convention.

    Note: Mindful Mission is a not-for-profit company set up in Singapore providing secular mindfulness and wellness programmes for all age groups.

    Director: Venerable Fa Xun


    All are welcome
    Feb 15
    11.30AM
    to
    4.30PM
    Legacy Center. By Institute of Chinese Buddhism
    Forum : Humanistic Buddhism




    Organizer Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/ICBuddhism/
    Venue:

    Legacy Center
    37 Jalan Pemimpin
    #07-13
    Singapore, 577177

    Do sign up for this Forum in English, on Humanistic Buddhism and it's history in Singapore on 15 Feb.

    Very few such topics are available in English and it is foc. There will be small group discussions to promote fellowship and strengthen understanding of the topics.

    Sign up: http://humanisticbuddhism.eventbrite.com/

    May our learning and practice of the Dharma benefit ourselves and loved ones. May we achieve swift liberation

    All are welcome
    Feb 22
    to
    Mar 14
    By Vipassana Meditation Centre (Singapore)
    Meditation Course for Beginners



    E-mail:vmcsingapore@gmail.com
    http://www.pabha.com/vmc
    Facebook VMC

    All are welcome
    Feb 24By Buddhist Fellowship
    "Dealing with Grief, Depression & Despair" by Ajahn Brahmali



    Buddhist Fellowship is honoured & fortunate to host Ajahn Brahmali for transit in Singapore in the midst of his busy schedule. Ajahn Brahmali has lived at Bodhinyana Monastery since 1994 and was ordained as a Bhikkhu with Ajahn Brahm as his preceptor in 1996. He has been instrumental in most of the Monastery’s building and maintenance projects. He has also taught both Pali and the Vinaya to the monks and anagarikas at Bodhinyana Monastery.

    Topic: "Dealing with Grief, Depression & Despair"
    Date : Fri, 24 Feb 2020
    Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Venue : BF West Centre, Dhamma Hall
    Registration :https://ajahnbrahmalifeb2020.eventbrite.sg

    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