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    By Sattha Puchaniyaram Buddhist TempleKathina Day Celebration today 12 November at Bukit Batok Thai Temple Sattha Puchaniyaram Buddhist Temple

    



    


Come Join us today if you have time 🙏

    

Kathina is a Buddhist festival which comes at the end of Vassa, the three-month rainy season retreat for Theravada Buddhists. The season during which a monastery may hold Kathina is one month long, beginning after the full moon of the eleventh month in the Lunar calendar (usually October).


    
It is a time of giving, for the laity to express gratitude to bhikkhus (Buddhist monks). Lay Buddhists bring donations to temples, especially new robes for the monks.



    All are welcome
    


    By Buddhist LibraryFamily Day Funfair 2023 佛教图书馆“家庭日”义卖会

    




    

    Date: 19 Nov 2023 (Sun)
    
Time: 9am to 4pm
    
Venue: Open Field in front of Aljunied MRT station
    
Tickets now on sale at Buddhist Library!

    
Click to view and download latest Funfair poster
    



    
下载2023佛教图书馆义卖会海报

    

This year, on the 19th of November
    
The Funfair is a longstanding and well-loved event that features religious services, a large variety of delicious vegetarian food, sale of Buddhist items and a shopping area. It continues to be one of the most important fund-raising events for the Library. Highlights this year include a new Kids Fun Corner with games, sand art as well as other activities.
    
Come join us then and have a fun day!

    

佛教图书馆将于十一月十九日在阿裕尼地铁站前面的草场举办佛教图书馆“家庭日” 义卖会。我们为大家准备的精彩节目包括法会、法师祝福、美味素食和精美礼品。我们相信您和您的家人将会度过一个愉快的星期天。

    

这一年一度的义卖会是图书馆最重要的筹款活动之一。因此，我们有赖于佛教图书馆的每一位会员与支持者鼎力协助。从九月低开始，您可以在图书馆购买义卖券。

    


    All are welcome
    



    
 


       

 
     
     December 2023
     
     

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    Dec 01
    to
    Dec 03    		By BuddhaDhamma Foundation 
    UPDATED PROGRAMME for Ajahn Ahimsako Singapore Dhammaduta 2023�

    



    

We are delighted to announce that Ajahn Ahimsako will be joining Ajaan Thanissaro to receive Sangha Dana on Saturday, 2nd December, 9.30am. Please see the updated programme.

    

Ajahn Ahimsako
    
Abbot, Cittaviveka, Chithurst Buddhist Monastery

    


  • 📅 1st Dec 2023 (Fri)

  • 🛐 Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha

  • ⏰ 10am DHAMMA TALK

  • ⏰ 11am Vegetarian Meal Dana (please bring ready-to-serve food by 10.30am)

    


  • 📅 2nd Dec 2023 (Sat)

  • 🛐 Palelai Buddhist Temple

  • ⏰ 9.30am : Sangha Meal Dana with Ajaan Thanissaro (please arrive by 9am with ready-to-serve food)

  • ⏰ 11am - 2pm : An Exploration of the Bhaddekaratta Sutta : An Auspicious Day

  • 📚 Registration required for sutta session : https://tinyurl.com/AjahnAhimsako
    


  • 📅 3rd Dec 2023 (Sun)

  • 🛐 Palelai Buddhist Temple

  • ⏰ 10.30am Sangha Meal Dana with Palelai Sangha (please arrive by 10am with ready-to-serve food)

    

:: About Ajahn Ahimsako ::

    
Ajahn Ahimsako was born near San Francisco, California in 1959, and spent nearly thirty years living in various countries pursuing a career in classical ballet as a dancer, teacher, and educator. While living in England he travelled to Sri Lanka, where his interest in Buddhism prompted him to begin visiting Amaravati Buddhist Monastery and the London Buddhist Vihara. He began his monastic life in 2002 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery in California, and was accepted into the Bhikkhu Sangha there in 2004 with Luang Por Pasanno as preceptor.

    
Since 2009, Ajahn Ahimsako has spent eight years living at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery under the guidance of both Luang Por Sumedho and Ajahn Amaro. More recently Ajahn Ahimsako spent one year living at Wat Ratanawan in Thailand. He joined the Chithurst community in the autumn of 2018, and was appointed as the abbot in November 2019.

    
All are welcome.

    

Organised by: BuddhaDhamma Foundation (BDF)
    
In partnership with NDR - Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha 护法苑 and Palelai Buddhist Temple
    

Email :info@buddhadhammafoundation.org



    All are welcome
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    Dec 12
    to
    Dec 16    		By Kong Meng San Monastery and in colaboration with BuddhaDhamma Foundation 
    :: Luang Por Viradhammo | 5-Day Stay-Out Meditation Retreat ::

    



    

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery as we delve into the profound wisdom of the Buddha’s teachings. Join us as we explore the nature of desire based on his early teachings. This event is open to those who are seeking inner wisdom. Secure your spot now to journey towards enhanced clarity, mindfulness and inner peace.


    
:: Registration - Opens from 30 Oct 2023 ::

    

Online: https://bit.ly/5DAVSOR?r=qr
    

In-Person: KMSPKS Reception Office
    
9am to 4pm

    

Date and Time:
    
12 to 16 December 2023 (Tuesday to Saturday)
    
9am to 5pm (Daily reporting time: 8.15am)

    

Venue:
    
Prajna Meditation Hall
    
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery (KMSPKS)
    
88 Bright Hill Rd, Singapore 574117
    

Fee: $80

    

Closing Date:
    
8 December 2023 (or until fully registered)

    

Enquiry:
    
Call: (+65) 6849 5346
    
Email: meditationhall@kmspks.org
    

Email :info@buddhadhammafoundation.org



    All are welcome
    





    Dec 16
    to
    Dec 17    		 Max Atria Singapore Expo . By Buddhist Fellowship
    𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐃𝐃𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐌

    



    

This year, Singapore is host to the 12th Global Conference on Buddhism from Dec 16-17! Tickets are smashing out now on Eventbrite!


    
Catch the early bird prices before time's up (by Aug 31th, 2023) and you are on your way to two wondrous days of Dhamma discussions and exciting eye-opening perspectives by eminent international Buddhist minds from all three traditions, on the Buddhist themes of 𝐿𝑖𝑓𝑒, 𝐷𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑅𝑒𝑏𝑖𝑟𝑡ℎ.


    
All you need to do is grab your tickets and come down to Singapore Expo Max Atria! Lunch and Refreshments provided.


    
𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 now! 🔗 : https://gcb2023.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
    






    Dec 19
    to
    Dec 25    		 Max Atria Singapore Expo . By Buddhist Fellowship
    7-Day Year End Sutta & Meditation Retreat with Ajahn Brahmali

    



    
1. Price - Prices listed are for BF Members only; for non-BF Members please add S$50/pax. Price includes your accommodation, conference hall, breakfast, lunch, two-way ferry tickets, 2-way land transfers to and from the hotel, but not insurance, dinner & other incidentals. No refunds will be entertained. You may choose to transfer your place to another person or treat it as a donation to BF's Building Fund.


    
2. Rooming - Please try to get your own roommate. If you do not have one, BF shall try to pair you up. However in the event that BF cannot match you with a roommate we will upgrade you to a single room at your own expense. 


    
Register for 7-day Year End Sutta & Meditation Retreat @ Batam Hotel (Registration extended to 30 Nov) 


    
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


    
Map 



    


    All are welcome
    



    Dec 25
    to
    Dec 27    		By BuddhaDhammaFoundation
    Ajahn Jayanto | Singapore Dhammaduta 2023

    



    
Reminder: Meet Ajahn Jayanto this weekend - Join us in the meal dana on 25 & 26 Nov (Sat and Sun) and the Dhamma Talk on 27 Nov (Mon)!

    

Ajahn Jayanto | Singapore Dhammaduta 2023
    
Co-Abbot, Temple Forest Monastery, Boston, USA

    

(1) IN-PERSON WEEKEND MEDITATION RETREAT*
    
Date: 25-26 Nov 2023 (Sat & Sun)
    
Time: 9am - 5pm
    
Venue: Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha
    
24 Lor 29 Geylang, #04-00, Singapore 388073
    
*Registration Required
    
https://tinyurl.com/AjahnJayanto

    

(2) VEGETARIAN MEAL DANA*
    
Date: 25 & 26 Nov 2023 (Sat & Sun)
    
Time: 11am*
    
Venue: Nibbana Dhamma Rakkha
    
24 Lor 29 Geylang, #04-00, Singapore 388073
    
* Please bring ready-to-serve food by 10.30am
    
All are Welcome. No registration required.


    
(3) DHAMMA TALK
    
Date: 27 Nov 2023 (Mon)
    
Time: 7pm
    
Venue: Palelai Buddhist Temple
    
49 Bedok Walk, Singapore 469145
    
All are Welcome. No registration required.

    

:: About Ajahn Jayanto ::
    
Born in Boston in 1967, Ajahn Jayanto grew up in Newton, Mass. and attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison, during which time a period of world travel kindled a great interest in the spiritual life. A meditation class at the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center led him to live for a while at the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, where he made plans to join the monastic community of Ajahn Sumedho as a postulant at Amaravati Monastery in England in 1989. Taking bhikkhu (monk) ordination at the related Cittaviveka Monastery in 1991, he trained there and at Aruna Ratanagiri Monastery until 1997, at which point he embarked on a period of practice in Thailand and other Asian Buddhist countries. He returned to the UK in 2006, where he lived at Amaravati until moving to Temple in 2014. Since 2009 Ajahn Jayanto has helped to lead the efforts to establish a branch monastery in New England, and he now serves as co-abbot of Temple Forest Monastery https://forestmonastery.org/


    
Source: https://forestmonastery.org/community
    


    All are welcome
    






    Dec 31
    to
    Jan 07    		By BuddhaDhamma Foundation 
    :: Luang Por Sucitto | Unrestricted Awareness: 2024 New Year’s Meditation Retreat ::

    8 Days Meditation Retreat- An Advanced Practice

    



    


Date: 31 Dec 2023 to 7 Jan 2024
    
Time: 8am - 5pm
    
Venue: Palelai Buddhist Temple
    
49 Bedok Walk, Singapore 469145

    

This is a non-residential retreat. The meditation hall will open at 7.30 am every day. Please be seated by 7.50 am

    

:: REGISTRATION ::

    
Please read more on the event page before registering
    
https://bit.ly/2024ajahnsucitto

    

*Closing date for registration: 30 Dec 2023 or when all places are filled.

    

:: Enquiries ::

    
info@buddhadhammafoundation.org


    

**Daily vegetarian lunch is sponsored for all participants.

    

:: IMPORTANT PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES ::
    
1. This is an advanced-level meditation practice retreat - Recommended for those with regular meditation practice for at least 3 years.
    

2. Teacher requires participants to commit to the full 8-days' retreat schedule. Casual or part-time participation is not allowed.
    

3. This is a non-residential retreat. To prepare for each day's program, participants must check in daily at Palelai Buddhist Temple and be seated by 7.50 am in the meditation hall.
    

4. Please only sign up if you can commit to the schedule and dedicate time to be in a group practice retreat.

    

:: Luang Por Sucitto ::

    

Luang Por Sucitto was the abbot of Cittaviveka – Chithurst Buddhist Monastery from 1992 until 2014. He was born in London and went forth as a bhikkhu in Thailand in March 1976. Luang Por Sucitto returned to Britain in 1978 and took up training under Luang Por Sumedho at the Hampstead Buddhist Vihara. In 1979 he was one of the small group of monks, led by Luang Por Sumedho, who established Cittaviveka – Chithurst Buddhist Monastery. In 1981 he was sent up to Northumberland to set up a small monastery in Harnham, which subsequently became Aruna Ratanagiri Monastery. In 1984 he accompanied Luang Por Sumedho in establishing Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in Hertfordshire. In 1992 he was appointed abbot of Cittaviveka. On October 26, 2014, he resigned the post, but has continued teaching as before.


    
Luang Por Sucitto's main work has been in teaching, editing and writing, although he was also largely responsible for the creation of the protocols and standards that flesh out the Ten Precept training of the Sīladharā (nuns) Order.


    
Source: https://www.cittaviveka.org/guiding-elders
    


    All are welcome
    




    Dec 31
    to
    Feb 02    		By KWAN YIN CHAN LIN
    101st Zen Meditation Course

    



    

Registration for the 101st Zen Meditation Course is now open!

    

For more information or to access the registration form, visit: https://tinyurl.com/101ZenCourse

    

You can also contact our Zen Centre:

    

Phone: 6392 0265
    
Email: zen@kyclzen.sg

    

第101期禅修课程现已开放报名！
    

欲了解更多信息或获取报名表格，请按：https://tinyurl.com/101ZenCourse

    

您也可以通过以下方式联系我们：

    

电话：6392 0265
    
电子邮件：zen@kyclzen.sg
    



    All are welcome
    




    By Kong Meng San Monastery
    Venerable Hong Choon

    



    
Venerable Hong Choon was ordained under the guidance of Venerable Hui Quan at the age of 16 in Cheng Tian Monastery. During a visit to Venerable Hui Quan, Venerable Master Tai Xu observed Venerable Hong Choon's demeanour and actions, foreseeing his future as an influential figure in Buddhism. He composed a couplet: "Above the sea lies the grandeur of Wan Shi Yan among mountains and forests; While in the human world, Venerable Hong Choon protects and serves all sentient beings."


    
Remembered fondly by many as the “compassionate master”, Venerable Hong Choon was responsible for developing the monastery from two simple shrine halls to magnificent architectural monuments spanning the size of ten football fields.


    
Let us commemorate Venerable Hong Choon’s legacy on his death anniversary and express our gratitude to him for his contributions to developing Buddhism in Singapore and shaping Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery into the largest monastery in Singapore today.


    
宏船老和尚在16岁于承天寺会泉长老的座下出家。太虚大师拜访会泉长老时，见宏船老和尚的言行举止，知日后必成为佛门龙相，因而题联：“海上有山森万石；人间渡世仗宏船”。


    
被广称为“慈悲大师”，宏船老和尚于1947年至1990年之前担任光明山普觉禅寺的第二任方丈，并将光明山普觉禅寺从两个殿堂发展成横跨十个足球场大小的寺院。


    
让我们在宏船老和尚圆寂周年纪念日这一天表达感恩，感恩他对新加坡佛教界与光明山普觉禅寺作出的贡献。


    All are welcome