Singapore Buddhist Calendar
2024 AD ( 2568 BE ) ACTIVITIES
| January | February |
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| Jan 01 | By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery |  Welcome the New Year with joy and spiritual resonance at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery on 1 January 2024! Join us for festivities, heartfelt prayers, and offerings to the Triple Gem. Together, let us aspire to alleviate the suffering of all sentient beings, and usher in a year filled with prosperity and abundant blessings for all. 日期 Date: 1/1/2024 (星期一 Monday) 更多详情 Find out more: tinyurl.com/3tvthbpw |
| Jan 05 to Jan 07 | By Buddhist library |  Date: 5 – 7 Jan 2024 (Fri-Sun) Time: Various timings Venue: The Buddhist Library and Tai Pei Buddhist Centre Click here to see full details including registration for Buddhist Library talks 日期 : 一月, 五至七日, 2024 (星期五到星期天) 地点: 佛教图书馆和大悲佛教中心 点击参考讲座详情并报名（注：只有图书馆的讲座需要报名） About this program 活动详情 Ven K L Dhammajothi will be visiting Singapore in Jan 2024 and giving talks at the Buddhist Library and Tai Pei Buddhist Centre. Come join to learn the teachings of the Buddha and to deepen your understanding. Synopses of the talks are below as well as registration links for the talks at Buddhist Library. 法光法师将于 2024 年 1 月莅临新加坡进行几场讲座。 欢迎各界人士及佛友们出席。 以下是讲座的详情并报名链接。注：只有图书馆的讲座需要报名 Talks at the Buddhist Library 佛教图书馆讲座 “The Buddha’s Way – Transcending the human predicament with Happiness.” Fri 5 Jan 2024, 7.30-9pm. Register here. “礼敬诸佛、称赞如 来 ── 踏上成佛 之道。” 一月六日(星期六),7.30-9pm. 点击报名 Talk at Tai Pei Buddhist Centre 大悲佛教中心讲座 (华语) “佛法是什么。” 一月七日(星期天),10.30am – 12pm。 (注: 如果有任何关于这场讲座的问题，请跟大悲佛教中心联络 [电话: 62983343 , 电邮:tpbc@dabei.org.sg]) Talk Synopses 讲座简介 “The Buddha’s Way – Transcending the human predicament with Happiness” Buddhism stresses the inherent unsatisfactoriness (duḥkha) of sentient existence, so much so that it is often misconstrued as being pessimistic in outlook. However, this emphasis must be understood as a statement of the Buddha’s insight (Enlightenment) into the true nature of Reality. The whole of the Buddha’s teaching is in fact centred around the “taste of emancipation” from this human predicament. He teaches that while we should not, and cannot, escape from the nature of Reality, this existential predicament can most certainly be transcended. This talk explains that the Buddha’s path of transcendence is one of progressive joyfulness –– the more insight we develop on this path, the more joyful we become. Truth attained is Happiness Supreme (nibbānaṃ paramaṃ sukkhaṃ): The True, the Good and the Beautiful are ultimately one. Click here to register for the talk. “礼敬诸佛、称赞如 来 ── 踏上成佛 之道” 佛法并非「哲学」，而是成佛之道；引导我们渐次开展人类本具的潜能至究竟圆满的境地 – 所谓「人成即佛成」。这并非哲学思维或理性理解所能成办的。成佛之道，必然牵涉到行者的整体性的转化：人的五蕴 – 色、受、想、行、识，都必需彻底转化。而其起始点，就是由衷生起对佛境的向往、对佛德圆满的无限崇敬与赞叹。这是向上向善的驱动力。从而能「见贤思齐」，启发自己成佛潜能开展。正因此，普贤十大愿 – 迈向佛境的行愿 – 之首，即是「礼敬诸佛，称赞如来」。从三学的观点（戒–定–慧），这正是佛法所说的「戒」行的真正意义。 点击报名 “佛法是什么” 佛教」与「佛法」含意不同。前者指的是组织性的宗教团体，可以代表 不同群体的不同诠释、见解以及偏重。后者指世尊的言教与身教。佛法的 真实义，最终是超越宗派、乃至超越时空的。在现今的社会里，有人说: 佛法不是宗教，而是哲学。也有人说:佛法(/佛教)只是一种生活方 式。本讲探讨佛法的的本质，强调佛法的「宗教性」。更说明它是超越人 的存在性的困境(existential predicament)之道–是成佛之道。 (有意参加者不必报名；直接到大悲佛学中心) About Venerable K.L. Dhammajoti 法光法师  Venerable Professor Dr K L Dhammajoti, an internationally renowned Buddhist scholar, was born in Malaysia. Venerable has received awards, fellowships, professorships and honours from universities around the world, such as holding the appointment of Chair Professor at the School of Philosophy, Renmin University of China. In 2012, he also launched the Buddha-Dharma Centre of Hong Kong. Venerable’s life mission is to promote the integration of Buddhist studies and praxis, and the discernment of the Buddha and his Dharma beyond sectarianism. 法光法师生于马来西亚，是佛教着名学者。他为香港佛法中心主席及光明精舍住持及中国人大学讲座教授。法光法师对南北传佛教哲学都有很深的造诣，特别是他的“说一切有部阿毘达磨”研究在国际佛学领域研究中处于领先地位，为阿毗达磨研究做出了杰出贡献。 |
| Jan 07 | By Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society |  ZOOM Link http://tiny.cc/Zoom-AllAboutBuddhism Meeting ID: 886 9725 5487 Passcode: 458988 Topic: The Universe Date: First Lesson - Sunday 7 Jan 2024 Every 1st & 2nd Sundays Monthly, 07-Jan-2024 to 13-Oct-2024 (20 sessions) Time: Malaysia/Hong Kong/Manila/Perth (2.30 pm); Sydney (5.30 pm); Tokyo (3.30pm); Jakarta/Bangkok (1.30 pm); New Delhi (12.00 pm); CET (7.30 am); London (6.30 am), New York (1.30 am) Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society 567A Balestier Road Singapore 329884 Telephone: +65 6352 2859 Facebook: www.facebook.com/bdmssg YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/bdms-sg To contact us, you may send email to info@bdms.org.sg |
| Jan 07 to Oct 13 | By Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society |  Date: Every 1st & 2nd Sundays Monthly, 07-Jan-2024 to 13-Oct-2024 (20 sessions) Time: 2.30Pm Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89761592816?pwd=NTJvQkJqcWFUL3Vham0zSFloQTA4Zz09 Meeting ID: 897 6159 2816 Passcode: 796296 Glad to share that Bhante S. Dhammika will be sharing a modern Introduction to an Ancient Spiritual Tradition from Theoretical teachings of Kamma, Rebirth & the 4 Noble Truths to Practical teachings of Intellectual, Ethical and Psychological training. Registration: http://tiny.cc/Dhamma-eLearning Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society 567A Balestier Road Singapore 329884 Telephone: +65 6352 2859 Facebook: www.facebook.com/bdmssg YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/bdms-sg To contact us, you may send email to info@bdms.org.sg |
| Jan 19 to Jan 23 | By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery |  Join Ajahn Vajiro in a five-day retreat as he shares the opportunity to cultivate the Ten Perfections — generosity, virtue, renunciation, discernment, persistence, endurance, truth, determination, goodwill, and equanimity. Discover how to develop the right attitude with these ten qualities to practice the Dharma and enrich your daily life! Date: 19 January to 23 January 2024 Reporting Time: 7.30am Venue: Prajna Meditation Hall Instructor: Ajahn Vajiro, Abbot of Sumedhārāma Tan Ajahn Vajiro was born in Malaysia in 1953. He met Venerable Ajahn Chah and Venerable Ajahn Sumedho at the Hampstead Vihara in 1977 and joined the community in London in 1978. In 1979, he went to Wat Pah Nannachat and received upasampadā from Venerable Ajahn Chah at Wat Pah Pong a year later. Tan Ajahn Vajiro returned to England in 1984 and assisted with the establishment of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery. After living in monasteries in the UK for several years, he went to New Zealand and Australia. In 2001, he returned to Amaravati and was formally invited to Portugal in 2010 to help establish a monastery of the Forest Tradition there named Sumedhārāma. From the beginning of Vassa in 2012, he has been living in Portugal as the abbot of Sumedhārāma. Fee: $150 To register: 1) Online registration: bit.ly/5DLPVSIR 2) In-person registration: KMSPKS Reception Office | 9am to 4pm Waiting List: If registration is full, kindly indicate your interest to be placed on the waiting list below. In the event of any cancellations, interested participants on the waiting list will be contacted on a first-come, first-served basis. Waiting List Registration deadline: 15 January 2024 (or until fully registered) Note: This is a stay-in retreat with the observance of Eight Precepts. This retreat will be conducted in English. Please enquire about student concessions and eligibility for fee waiver at 6849 5346 or Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery. Enquiry: 6849 5346 | Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery |
| Jan 20 | BF West , Yeo's Building. By Buddhist Fellowship |  On January, Buddhist Fellowship together with Indonesian Buddhist Community is very delighted to host 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚 @BF West Centre! Bhante is a very calm & very approachable teacher and delivers Dhamma in a simple and relatable way. Good news! Bhante is making our January awe-inspiring with lots of Dhamma nuggets 🪺! Come for Bhante's one-day retreat, Sunday Service and Indonesian Service on the 21st Jan. 𝟏-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 Saturday 20 Jan 2024 | 9 am – 5 pm SGT Register via https://batthadhiro20240120.eventbrite.sg Retreat will be conducted in Bahasa Indonesia with English translation 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 (𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞) Sunday 21 Jan 2024 | 10 am – 11:30 am SGT | BF West Centre “𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐼𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐷𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐿𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐾𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠” by 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚 Dhamma talk will be conducted in Bahasa Indonesia with English translation 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 Sunday 21 Jan 2024 | 2 pm - 4 pm SGT “𝑂𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑂𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔” by 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚 BF West Centre & YouTube Live Streaming: http://tiny.cc/indobuddhist Dhamma talk will be conducted in Bahasa Indonesia All devotees are welcome to offer a dish to Bhante on Saturday & Sunday at 7 am & 11:30 am at BF West Centre. Bhante Atthadhiro has no food restrictions. Sadhu Anumodana for the practice of generosity. 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   |
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| Feb | By Buddhist library |  Awarded by University of Kelaniya Conducted by Buddhist Library Graduate School ○ Overview ○ Course Structure and Modules ○ Schedule ○ Faculty ○ Pre-requisites ○ Registration ○ Course Preview and Further Enquiries Overview The Master of Arts degree in Buddhist Studies is an external programme with the University of Kelaniya Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies in Sri Lanka. It is conducted by the Buddhist Library Graduate School in Singapore. This programme is an avenue for interested participants to deepen their understanding of Buddhism, and it also enables candidates to pursue further graduate courses leading to a PhD in Buddhist Studies. The course is targeted at graduate students with a good first degree in Buddhist Studies or Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies. Course Structure and Modules The course’s duration is one year, split Into three terms of approximately 10 weeks. Seven modules will be taught: MABS1: Buddhist Doctrines of the Pali Nikayas: Analysis and Interpretation MABS27: Buddhist Social Dimension MABS33: Buddhist Economic Philosophy MABS40: Buddhist Philosophy of Education and Communication MABS71: Buddhist Ethics: Concepts and Philosophical Interpretations MABS72: Research Methodology and Extended Essay MABS73: Introduction to Pali Language As part of MABS 72, candidates are to submit a dissertation of 5000 words (approx.). All candidates are required to attend at least 75% of all Lectures and Tutorials in order to qualify for the Exams leading to the award of the Masters degree. Schedule Please view the schedule here. In summary, classes will meet twice a week in Terms 1 and 3, and thrice a week in Term 2. The schedule document also includes class timings and venue, and dates for submission of dissertation and examinations. Faculty Venerable Dr. Wiloye Wimalajothi Resident Monk of Buddhist Library Ph. D., MA, BA (Special); Former Assistant Lecturer of Department of Pali & Buddhist Studies, University of Peradeniya Venerable Viharagala Pagngnaloka Resident Monk of Buddhist Library (Designate) Department Coordinator and Lecturer in Buddhist Studies, International Buddhist Academy, Pallekele, Sri Lanka (until Dec 2023) Dr. Rathnasiri Rathnayaka Ph.D., MA, BA Senior Lecturer and Head, Department of Buddhist Thought, Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya Pre-requisities Good first degree in Buddhist Studies, or Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies, or A bachelor’s degree in any field and a diploma in Buddhist Studies Registration Deadline for registration is 28 Feb 2024. Students are encouraged to register as early as possible. Fees for the course are $3,700 (registration fee and tuition fees). The course will only start with a minimum of 4 students. Students will be updated on the status of the course by end February onwards. To register, please: Fill up the attached form and send your academic certificates to info@buddhlib.org.sg Once we confirm with the University of Kelaniya that you are eligible to enroll, we will need you to come to the library to: (1) submit a passport photo, and (2) verify your academic certificates and make Certified True copies of them. Full tuition fees are then payable at this point. Course Preview and Further Enquiries A course preview will be held on Fri 12 Jan 2024, 7.30-9pm to share more about the programme and to answer any queries you may have. Ven. Dr. Wimalajothi and Dr. Rathnasiri Rathnayaka will be conducting the preview. Details Date and time: Fri 12 Jan 2024, 7.30-9pm Venue: the Buddhist Library (2 Lor 24A Geylang, S398526) Register: click here We are also looking to organize another preview, likely to take place in early February, and will share details once ready. You can also indicate in the same form if you would like to attend that instead. |
| Feb 04 | By Buddhist Fellowship |  Title: “𝑃𝑎𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑎 𝑆𝑚𝑜𝑜𝑡ℎ 𝐿𝑖𝑓𝑒 & 𝐵𝑒𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑑” The amazing and cheerful 𝐕𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐜𝐡𝐨 will be broadcast LIVE from US to BF West Centre this Sunday Service, with a talk wonderfully titled “𝑃𝑎𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑎 𝑆𝑚𝑜𝑜𝑡ℎ 𝐿𝑖𝑓𝑒 & 𝐵𝑒𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑑”, just right for the coming Lunar New Year ! May all join in this happy talk on this last Sunday Service of the Year of the Rabbit ! 𝐕𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐛𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐜𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐅 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬: YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/VenDamcho-BFYTplaylist Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/VenDamcho-BFFBplaylist 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 |
| Feb 07 | By Buddhist library | By Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi  Location : The Buddhist Library, 2 Lorong 24A Geylang Singapore, 398526 About this event 1 hour 30 minutes Mobile eTicket Talk Synopsis To usher in this Lunar New Year, Venerable will lead us into a timeless exploration of wisdom, compassion, and the path to enlightenment. Drawing from the rich tapestry of Atisha’s “The Bodhisattva Garland of Jewels”, this talk will offer profound insights into the art of virtuous living, which is truly the highest blessing! About Ven Tenzin Priyardashi  The Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi is an innovative thinker, philosopher, educator and a polymath monk dedicated to promoting ethical imagination and empathy-based learning. He is President & CEO of The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Venerable Tenzin's unusual background encompasses entering a Buddhist monastery at the age of ten and receiving graduate education at Harvard University with degrees ranging from Philosophy to Physics to International Relations. He is a Tribeca Disruptive Fellow and a 2018 Fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. Venerable Tenzin serves on the boards of a number of academic, humanitarian, and religious organizations. He is the recipient of several recognitions and awards and received Harvard's Distinguished Alumni Honors for his visionary contributions to humanity. Important event details For newcomers to the Library's events: the session will comprise a talk and time for Q&A Please attend once you register as seats are limited. We will also stream the talk live via Facebook - you don't have to register if you are watching it by Facebook. For more details click here Eventbrite |
| Feb 09 to Feb 24 | By Buddhist Library |  🔸CNY Website: https://buddhlib.org.sg/cny2024/ 🔸Tai Pei Old People's Home: |
| Feb 09 to Feb 12 | By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery |  |
| Feb 10 | 1st Day of the First Chinese Lunar Month, in the Year 4722 |   Happy Lunar New YearToday in the Year of the Dragon or 4722th 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.  |
| Feb10 to Feb 24 | Amitabha Buddhist Society |  The first 15 days of Losar commemorate the 15 Days of Miracles that the Buddha displayed in ancient Sravasti, in response to a challenge from those who were sceptical of his attainments. Through witnessing the Buddha's feats, many beings gained faith in the teachings and attained liberation. According to the Vinaya text, "Treasure of Quotations and Logic", all virtues done throughout these special days are multiplied 100 million times. We warmly invite you to participate in a series of special and regular events and make light offering at ABC to celebrate Losar and accumulate vast merit! 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 Offer a light during this period and dedicate by name for the light of wisdom to shine on you and all sentient beings. For the first time, the Centre is making available a limited quantity of electric lotus hanging lamps for offering over the entire New Year period (9-24 Feb) at $60 per lamp. This is in addition to LED butter lamps that can be offered over two periods of three days (9-11 Feb, 22-24 Feb) at $15 per lamp. Sponsorship can be made online (please click on the link in the comments section below ) or at ABC’s office, and closes 4 days before the start date of each offering period or when fully sponsored. (𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘞𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘧 17 𝘑𝘢𝘯.) Light offering sponsorship can be made online at here 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 & 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 10 Feb (Saturday), 9.30am – 12pm Come and pay homage and make offerings to the Three Jewels, and receive blessings from ABC Sangha for an auspicious start to the Year of the Wood Dragon. The event will open with a short prayer by the Sangha at 9.30am. All are welcome – bring your family along! The Centre will open its gate at 9am and close at 12.30pm. Please note that our office is not open during this event. 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗷𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗶 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗷𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗭𝗼𝗽𝗮 𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗲’𝘀 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 14 Feb & 21 Feb (Wednesdays), 7.30pm – 9.30pm Please join us to gather our collective energy in reciting Chanting the Names of Noble Manjushri for the swift return of Rinpoche’s reincarnation, as advised by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Please note that the Centre is closed on 14 Feb, but the gate will open at 6pm for the session on that day. 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮 18 Feb (Sunday), 1.30pm – 5.30pm "The holy Golden Light Sutra is the king of the sutras. It is extremely powerful and fulfills all one’s wishes, as well as bringing peace and happiness for all sentient beings, up to enlightenment. It is also extremely powerful for world peace, for your own protection, and for the protection of the country and the world." – Lama Zopa Rinpoche 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 24 Feb (Saturday), 1pm – 5.30pm The Sutra of Great Liberation is a powerful teaching of the Buddha given just before His 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘢, which covers a wide variety of topics. Lama Zopa Rinpoche had stressed the importance of this Sutra, expounding on its “unimaginable benefits” and giving the oral transmission of it. Reciting it is an easy method to purify all the very negative karmas. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗸𝘆𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗵𝗮 𝗣𝘂𝗷𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 24 Feb (Saturday), 7.30pm – 9.30pm In this puja, we pay homage to the Buddha through recollecting the Buddha's qualities and extensive deeds. We then engage in various practices including making extensive offerings, rejoicing in virtues and dedicating. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 In addition to the above special events, the following regular events will also fall within the period: - Blessing Animals in the Ocean: 17 Feb (Saturday), 5.30pm - 6.30pm @𝘉𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘬 𝘑𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘺 (𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴) - Guru Puja: 19 Feb (Monday), 7.30pm - 9.30pm 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 The Centre will be closed from 9 to 14 February, except during the events on 10 Feb and 14 Feb as mentioned above. *The events are open for on-site participation only. All are welcome and registration is not required. The gompa will open 30 minutes before each event. |
| Feb 20 to May 07 | By Buddhist library | By Venerable Pannaloka Date: Tuesdays, 20 Feb to 7 May Time: 7.30pm to 9pm Venue: The Buddhist Library Auditorium Do indicate your attendance here Meditation fosters a wider awareness, or mindfulness, that can provoke profound realization. Continuous practice can help cut through unhelpful misconceptions and encourage a more open, compassionate relationship with oneself and others. For this reason, Meditation practice is considered to have long-lasting Spiritual Wellness and benefits. About this program Receive comprehensive guidance in developing Mental Cultivation with simple and effective meditation practices. These techniques may help followers to experience relaxation, restore energy, recover physical health, and improve mental wellness. Programme objectives Study Mental Cultivation for self-awareness. Navigate the thought process Improve physical and mental health and wellness through Mental Cultivation Elevate your life state and perspective Learn compassion, wisdom, gratitude, and happiness for Wellness Session topics and Calendar Our current plan is as such: 1 Feb 20 Introduction to Mental Culture 2 Feb 27 Four Great Endeavours for Life 3 Mar 5 Mental Cultivation supported by Four Great Elements 4 Mar 12 Loving-Kindness Practice for Wellness 5 Mar 19 Mindfulness for Spiritual Wellness 6 Mar 26 Investigation for Spiritual Wellness 7 Apr 2 Energy for Spiritual Wellness 8 Apr 9 Rapture for Spiritual Wellness 9 Apr 16 Calmness for Spiritual Wellness 10 Apr 23 Immersion for Spiritual Wellness 11 Apr 30 Equanimity for Spiritual Wellness 12 May 7 Bare attention for Spiritual Wellness Structure of Sessions Sessions will comprise the following: Opening Recital Explanation and guidelines Gradual Practice Qs & As Closing Recital and Blessing Who is this program for? We will endeavor to tailor the course to best suit the needs of attending participants. All are welcome to join, including beginners. About The Trainer  Venerable Viharagala Paññāloka, resident monk at the Buddhist Library Venerable Viharagala Paññāloka (“Ven Paññā”) arrived in Singapore from Sri Lanka in Jan 2024. Coming from a previous stint in Sri Lanka working as an academic educator, he will now be teaching modules in the Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies offered by the Buddhist Library Graduate School, and also conducting other programmes at the Library. Venerable has first class degrees in Buddhist Studies and Buddhist Leadership, and also holds a Diploma in Buddhist Counselling Psychology. See his past contributions and work here. |
| Feb 21 to Feb 25 | Batam, Indonesia. By Buddhist Fellowship |  "We have 5️ days of practising Dhamma together. How much progress can we make in such a short time? If enlightenment is a potential of the human mind,we can always take steps towards it." Ajahn Sujato is a brilliant and influential Pali canon expert. Since 2012, he has focused on translation of the Pali suttas into English; these are freely available at SuttaCentral which he co-founded. This is a rare chance to have 5️ glorious days with a sutta expert and the brainchild of Sutta Central. Do register NOW at https://ajahnsujatobatam2024.eventbrite.sg Places are going FAST! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY BIRD PRICE: 𝐁𝐘 𝟏𝟓 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 @ 2359. Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2024 to Sun, 25 Feb 2024 Venue: 4-star hotel in Batam Topic: How to get enlightened We have five days of practising Dhamma together. How much progress can we make in such a short time? If enlightenment is a potential of the human mind, we can always take steps towards it. Register at: https://ajahnsujatobatam2024.eventbrite.sg Closing Date: 5th Feb 2024 (or when sold out, whichever is earlier) Super Early Bird Price: before 31st Dec 2023 Early Bird Price: before 15th Jan 2024 PLEASE NOTE: 1. Price - Price includes your accommodation, conference hall, hotel facilities, breakfast, lunch, two-way ferry tickets, and 2-way land transfers to and from the hotel; but does not include insurance, dinner & other incidentals. 2. No refunds will be entertained. If you cannot attend, you may choose to transfer your place to another person or treat it as a donation to BF's Building Fund. 3. 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. 4. Please register and pay by the dates specified for early bird prices. Otherwise full fees will be charged. Payment Methods: Reference: Sujato Retreat 1) Credit Card 2) PayNow - UEN #: S88SS0089F 3) Bank transfer – OCBC Bank Account Name: Buddhist Fellowship Account number: 501-815 831-001 Swift: OCBCSGSG IMPORTANT: Kindly email info@buddhistfellowship.org your particulars & a screenshot of your online payment for verification purposes. IMPORTANT 1. If for any reason you cannot join the check-in date and time for the main group, you need to arrange your own transport (ferry tickets and otherwise) to and from the retreat venue. 2. No children and special arrangements are allowed for this retreat. This is not a family retreat, so please don't invite your family members if they are not joining this retreat. 3. The briefing is on-site at BF on Feb 4 afternoon and is compulsory. If retreatants don't attend the briefing to check your passport details, we will assume the submitted details are correct. We do not accept seperate emails or whatsapp messages to check the information for you. 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 |
