Singapore Buddhist Calendar
2025 AD ( 2569 BE ) ACTIVITIES
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| 04 Jul to 08 Jul | By Fu Hui Buddhist Cultural Centre | Natural Therapy in Buddhism  |
| Jul 10 | 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. Konda a -- 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 Konda a 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) ( Note: Try this site which is my favourite explanation for :- NO INNER CORE - ANATTA . By Sayadaw U Silananda ) Addendum  Asalha Puja, also known as Dharma (Pali, Dhamma) Day in English, commemorates the Buddha’s first teaching. After the Buddha attained enlightenment and was ready to give his first teaching, he sought out five ascetics with whom he had previously practiced. He found them in Sarnath, not far from the city of Varanasi in present day north India. The teaching he gave them at Sarnath’s Deer Park covered the four noble truths and the eightfold path—the very heart of the dharma. After hearing the teaching, one of the five monks, a seeker named Ven. Kondanna, vowed to follow the Buddha, becoming his first disciple. So this event also marks the birth of the Buddhist sangha and of Buddhism as a religion. Asalha Puja is a special kind of day called uposatha in the lunar calendar when laypeople and monastics (primarily in Theravada traditions) take part in the performance of Buddhist rituals and renew their dedication to Buddhist practice. Other important uposatha days include Vesak (also known as Buddha Day) and Magha Puja (Sangha Day). Asalha Puja falls on the full moon in the eighth month of the lunar calendar and typically takes place in July. On this day monks chant the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, which is said to be a record of the Buddha’s first teaching. Its name means “setting the wheel of dharma in motion” and many Buddhists also see it as a protective chant (paritta). Meanwhile, laypeople recommit to their faith, make offerings at monasteries, and listen to the recitation of the nuns or monks. There are candlelit processions and circumambulations of sermon halls and cetiyas, buildings containing reliquaries, and stupas. More broadly, the holiday is a celebration of beginnings. This day is an auspicious one to begin a new venture or renew lapsed resolutions, and people are encouraged to follow the Middle Way. Asalha Puja is followed by Vassa, the annual three-month rains retreat, historically a period of intense practice for monastics who had to take shelter from monsoons. |
| Jul 11 to Jul 26 | ByAmitabha Buddhist Society |  Taught by Venerable Tenzin Tsultrim and Cecilia Tsong, each module is designed to deepen your understanding of the mind, karma, compassion, wisdom, and more — with teachings, discussion, and guided practice. Upcoming Classes: Mind and Its Potential (Ven. Tsultrim) • 11 & 18 July (Fri) • 26 July (Sat Practice Day) Presenting the Path (Cecilia Tsong) • 31 Aug (Sun Practice Day) No experience needed — join any module and learn at your own pace! Register now: https://bit.ly/43LxFTS More information: https://tinyurl.com/DBatABC    |
| Jul 13 | By Buddhist library |  [Full details 参考活动详情:] https://buddhlib.org.sg/dhammaday The Buddhist Library celebrates Dhamma Day every year, marking the day when the Lord Buddha gave his first sermon at the Deer Park in Sarnath, India. The Library’s “Dhamma Day 2025” activities will have both English- and Chinese-language programmes, and both will feature chanting of the Dhammacakkappavattanasutta and Dhamma talks by the Sangha. Come join us! 初转法轮日是佛教徒庆祝释迦牟尼成佛之后，在鹿野苑第一次宣说佛法的日子。世界各地的佛教徒都会在这一天感恩佛陀弘扬解脱人道的法门。华文部活动由远青法师带领；将于2.30pm-4.30pm进行 。 |
| Jul 18 to Jul 19 | BF West , Yeo's Building. By Buddhist Fellowship |  2-Day Workshop led by Gilbert Gutierrez: Time and Date : Fri 18 Jul - Sat 19 Jul | 9 am - 5 pm SGT The Mind and Illusion The Mind is said to be a master of deception, and consciouness a wily magician. On these two exciting days, Chan Master Gilbert will lead a thought-provoking and introspective workshop that will delve into the inner depths of your mind, based on his extensive Zen wisdom. About Gilbert Gutierrez Gilbert Gutierrez was raised in Southern California and earned a Juris Doctor degree at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He became interested in both martial and meditative arts in 1970 and now has over 54 years of meditation experience. In the early 1990s, Gilbert met Chan Master Sheng Yen, and in 2002, he received Dharma Transmission (Inka) from Master Sheng Yen, making him the only Western lineage holder currently residing in the United States. Gilbert has delivered the Dharma in person throughout North America, Taiwan, Singapore, Poland. In 2025, he is travelling to England, Switzerland, Estonia, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia to present the Dharma. Gilbert's main focus is on perpetuating Right View Chan. He is well-versed in the study of Buddha Dharma Sutras and Chan Buddhist treatises, with extensive knowledge of the Abhidharma, Madhyamaka and Yogacara doctrines. Additionally, he incorporates Pureland practice with Chan practice, as did his master. His lectures and retreats are known for their profound presentation of Mahaprajnaparamita (wisdom sutras) and the resultant demonstration of Great Compassion. Click here to register |
| Jul 18 to Jul 21 | By Amitabha Buddhist Centre | Led by Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chonyi Forest City Golf Resort, Johor, Malaysia  Register here by 15 June 2025: https://bit.ly/4k2r2DK We are pleased to announce an upcoming Vajrayogini Meditational Retreat, to be held from 18 to 21 July 2025 at the serene Forest City Golf Resort. This retreat offers a rare and precious opportunity to deepen your connection with the profound Vajrayogini sadhana in a supportive and peaceful environment. This retreat is strictly for practitioners who have already received the Vajrayogini initiation. It will focus primarily on meditation, allowing participants to immerse themselves in the sadhana, and to strengthen their understanding and experience of the path. The retreat will include guided meditation sessions. Retreat Cost - Superior Twin Sharing 4D3N - $339 / pax - Superior King Single 4D3N - $499 / pax - Two way transport (optional) - $30/pax As teachings and oral transmission of the generation and completion stages of Vajrayogini will be conferred during the retreat, please note that you will establish a Guru/Disciple relationship with Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chonyi by attending the retreat. Prices are inclusive of buffet meals, meditation hall equipment, tips, and tsog offerings. The meals included in the package are: Day 1: Dinner Day 2: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Day 3: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Day 4: Breakfast If you are interested, please fill up the registration form (https://bit.ly/4k2r2DK) and make payment by 15 June 2025. Payment details can be found in the form. For enquires, please email :spc2@fpmtabc.org |
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