Singapore Buddhist Calendar
| October | November | December |
| DATE | VENUE | ACTIVITIES |
| Oct 04 11.30AM to 1.00PM | Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society | All About Buddhism BDMS will conduct an introductory course on Buddhism in English every Sunday until Oct 18 . For enquiries please call Kassapa at tel: 253 1922 or Susan at tel: 474 5104 |
| Oct 07 7.30AM to 9.30PM | Zen Society of Singapore | Weekly Zen Meditation ( every Wednesdays ) The Zen society is affliated to the Sanbo Kyodan lineage in Japan. It has a practice which contains elements of both Soto and Rinzai Zen.Overnight Zazenkai will be conducted every 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month |
| Oct 09 | Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre | Ven. Lodro Rabphel Rinpoche's Visit The Venerable will conduct 3 day Medicine Buddha Puja, initiations and deliver teachings on the Four Ordinary Foundations from Oct. 11 to Oct. 20. Pease call 741-0935 for more details. |
| Oct 18 9.30AM | Singapore Buddhist Mission | Vassana Day Robe-offering Ceremony ( Vassana or Kathina Day )will be held at SBM premises. Ven. Dr. K Sri Dhammananda , SBM religious advosor will deliver a talk on " The Advantage of the Human Life" at 2.00PM. All are welcome |
| Oct 25 6.30AM | Vipassana Meditation Centre | Vassana Day Robe-offering Ceremony ( Vassana or Kathina Day) will be conducted to mark the successful completion of retreat of Ven. Suppaviro, a local Singaporean monk. This is a special day for lay Buddhists to offer robes and other requisites to members of Mahasangha who have completed the rain retreat. It is said that by doing so the donor will receive 5 blessings namely, going anywhere without danger, no danger from their meals, their property cannot be destroyed, they can get many clothes, they can own many possessions. |
| Oct 31 | Friends of National University of Singapore Buddhist Society | Fireflies Some members of Friends of NUSBS ( an alumnus affliated to the Society) conduct regular services on the last Saturday of every month at Ren Ci Hospital . They put their compassion into action by chatting with the terminally ill and helping with the feeding . If you are interested to join them call Kai Kit at pager 9-256-5744 for more details |
| -ditto- | Ananda Metyarama Buddhist Youth Circle | Ren Ci Hospital - Community Service by the Youth Circle ( every last Saturday of the month ) .Volunteers can help by reporting directly at Block 8 Ren Ci Hospital at 2.00 PM . Contact Bro. Tee pager 9 319 1671 for more details |
| Oct 31 & Nov 01 7.30PM | DBS Auditorium. By Kwan Yin Chan Lin | Public Dharma Talk. " Heart Sutra" The talk will be by Great Zen Master Seung Sahn. The Reverence is the 78th Patriach of the Chogye Order of Korean Buddhism. He attained enlightenment in 1950 and received Dharma transmission from his teacher Master Ko Bong. His lineage comes down from Shakyamuni Buddha through Bodhidharma and the Sixth Patriach of China and Master Kyong Ho, Mang Gong of Korea. For free admission tickets call 390-0265 |
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| Nov 01 7.30PM | DBS Auditorium. By Kwan Yin Chan Lin | Public Dharma Talk. " Heart Sutra" The talk will be by Great Zen Master Seung Sahn. The Reverence is the 78th Patriach of the Chogye Order of Korean Buddhism. He attained enlightenment in 1950 and received Dharma transmission from his teacher Master Ko Bong. His lineage comes down from Shakyamuni Buddha through Bodhidharma and the Sixth Patriach of China and Master Kyong Ho, Mang Gong of Korea. For free admission tickets call 390-0265 |
| Nov 02 to Nov 08 | Kwan Yin Chan Lin | Retreat & Dharma Talks Do Mun Sunim from USA will be conducting a 7-day Zen meditation retreat. He will be giving a series of talks nightly at 7.30PM |
| Nov 04 7.30AM to 9.30PM | Zen Society of Singapore | Weekly Zen Meditation ( every Wednesdays ) The Zen society is affliated to the Sanbo Kyodan lineage in Japan. It has a practice which contains elements of both Soto and Rinzai Zen.Overnight Zazenkai will be conducted every 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month |
| Nov 06 8.30PM to 10.00PM | Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industries Buddha Vihara Society | Dharma Talk . Moral Development and Human Values Buddha Vihara Society is organising another Public Dhamma Talks by Rev.Dr.K.Sri Dhammananda Maha Nayaka Thero. All are welcome |
| Nov 07 8.30PM to 10.00PM | Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industries Buddha Vihara Society | Dharma Talk . The Nature of Human Mind Buddha Vihara Society is organising another Public Dhamma Talks by Rev.Dr.K.Sri Dhammananda Maha Nayaka Thero. All are welcome |
| Nov 07 to Dec 17 | Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industries Buddha Vihara Society | Buddhist Pilgrimage Buddha Vihara Society is organising another Buddhist Pilgrimage to India, Nepal and Sri Lanka . Please call the Vihara for more information . To check the itirerary here |
| Nov 07 2.00PM to 10.00PM | Singapore Buddha Sasana Society | A Discussion on Buddha nature based on Gorampa Sonam Sengge's works Dharma Talk by Lama Jorden. Introduction : Lama Jorden is highly qualified in Buddhist Studies and Philosophy, having graduated from Sakya College with a Loppon or Acharya degree (8 years). He is currently pursuing a Ph.D in Buddhist Studies at Harvard University. He is now into his 8th year. he obtained a Masters in Theological Studies from the Harvard Divinity School. He is one of the most "western" qualified-monks from the Sakyapa School.Lama Jorden's current research is into Buddha nature and he has kindly agreed to share with us his findings so far. He envisions it to be more of a discussion than a talk. a brief outline of the talk is outlining Gorampa's view on Buddha nature as opposed to the other scholars. |
| Nov 08 10.00AM | Singapore Buddhist Meditation Centre | Vassana Day Robe-offering Ceremony ( Vassana or Kathina Day) . Ven. Dr. K Sri Dhammananda will deliver a talk on " How do Buddhists acquire and transfer merits". |
| Nov 09 7.30PM to 9.30PM | Shan You Counselling Centre | Communication Skill Course This is a 9-session course which allows participants to learn basic communication skills through participating in telling of distressing experiences with with the intention of detaching from these experiences and gaining insight into the nature of our own suffering. It assists participants to establish mutually supportive relationships so that the processes required for this detachment and insight can develop during and beyond the duration the course. The course commencing on Nov.09 will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7.30PM-9.30PM. The course fee is $135.00 |
| Nov 12 7.30PM | Wat Ananda Buddhist Temple | Dharma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Brahm Topic: Meditation (How to Avoid Expensive Therapy Bills)  Introduction : Ajahn Brahm is an Australian who has been a monk for over 20 years. He is currently the abbot of Wat Bodhiyana in Perth, Australia. Ajahn Brahn is a disciple of Ajahn Chah ( who is a disciple of Ajahn Mun ) and he has been trained in the Thai forest tradition which is known for its strict observance of the Monks' 227 precepts, strong emphasis on meditation and going into solitary retreats ( by travelling through forest and surviving on alms food ). |
| Nov 13 7.30PM | Buddhist Library | Dharma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Brahm Topic: Meditation (How to Avoid Expensive Therapy Bills) This the same talk as in Wat Ananda |
| Nov 14 7.30PM | Buddhist Library | Dharma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Brahm Topic: Happiness(How to Avoid Expensive Therapy Bills) See introduction above. |
| Nov 15 7.30PM | Wat Ananda Buddhist Temple | Dharma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Brahm Topic: Buddhist Way of Life See introduction above |
| Nov 16 7.30PM | Palelai Buddhist Temple | Dharma Talk by Ven. Ajahn Brahm Topic: Putting the 4 Foundations of Mindfulness into Practice See introduction above |
| Nov 21 | Metta Welfare Association | Day Rehabilitation Centre The Centre for the elders located at Block 296 Tampines Street 22 was officially opened by Dr. Aline Wong Senior Minister of State for Health andEducation. The centre with 13 full time staff provides rehabilitative and physiotherapy, nursing care and acupunture for the elders |
| Nov 21 to Feb 21 | Singapore Art Museum(71 Bras basah Road. Old SJI building,old classical building between Cathay Cinema and Carlton hotel.) | Trimurti & Ten years after This exhibition features works of 3 Singapore contemporary artists. S. Chandrasekaran, Goh Ee Choo and Salleh Japar. These artists are involved in using values found in Asian cultures and philosophies as basis for their "newer" modes of expressions. Of Buddhist interest will be: Goh Ee Choo's Shrine, 1998: Description: The artist is a devout Buddhist and constructed two Buddhist shrines in the galleries. Since 1995 he had begun to produce pieces that dealt directly with the principles of Buddhism. As his main aim is to allow clear communication, he uses objects & symbols that are most identifiable, and able to provide meanings most directly to his viewers. Note : He wrote in 1996: The main aim in my art and life is to raise the overall energy level of the viewer: the spiritual, emotional, and intellectual level ( I see art as one of healing and transformation. ( (in the) theory of dependent-origination, everything is interdependence and (as) interbeing(s) ( we are all interrelated and everything depends on each other). This concept manifests itself in my artworks.Admission to exhibition is $3 adult to exhibitions senior citizens and children $1.50 |
| Nov 22 | Singapore Buddhist Free Clinic | Anniversary 29th Celebration SBFC celebrated its 29th anniversay of its Redhill Branch. The guest of honour was Dr. Ow Chin Hoch, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs who also officiates SBFC's internet webpage. |
| Nov 28 | Friends of National University of Singapore Buddhist Society | Fireflies Some members of Friends of NUSBS ( an alumnus affliated to the Society) conduct regular services on the last Saturday of every month at Ren Ci Hospital . They put their compassion into action by chatting with the terminally ill and helping with the feeding . If you are interested to join them call Kai Kit at pager 9-256-5744 for more details |
| Nov 29 7.00PM | Mandarin Hotel Ballroom. By Buddhist Graduate Fellowship | Gala Nite '98 "The Regional Economic Crisis- How did it arise and how can we , as Buddhists, best cope with it". A special talk by Angie Chew Monksfield, BGF Vice President and a senior manager of Visa International. Guest-of-honour is Mr Chan Soo Sen, Parlimentary Secretary of the Prime Minister's office and the Ministry of Community. Tables for 10 persons can be booked at $500.00 or $50.00 per person. Call Andy Liew 864-3257 or e-mail : andy.liew@gep.ge.comari. See details here |
| -ditto- | Ananda Metyarama Buddhist Youth Circle | Ren Ci Hospital - Community Service by the Youth Circle ( every last Saturday of the month ) .Volunteers can help by reporting directly at Block 8 Ren Ci Hospital at 2.00 PM . Contact Bro. Tee pager 9 319 1671 for more details |
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| Dec 01 to Feb 21 | Singapore Art Museum(71 Bras basah Road. Old SJI building,old classical building between Cathay Cinema and Carlton hotel.) | Trimurti & Ten years after This exhibition features works of 3 Singapore contemporary artists. S. Chandrasekaran, Goh Ee Choo and Salleh Japar. These artists are involved in using values found in Asian cultures and philosophies as basis for their "newer" modes of expressions. Of Buddhist interest will be: Goh Ee Choo's Shrine, 1998: Description: The artist is a devout Buddhist and constructed two Buddhist shrines in the galleries. Since 1995 he had begun to produce pieces that dealt directly with the principles of Buddhism. As his main aim is to allow clear communication, he uses objects & symbols that are most identifiable, and able to provide meanings most directly to his viewers. Note : He wrote in 1996: The main aim in my art and life is to raise the overall energy level of the viewer: the spiritual, emotional, and intellectual level ( I see art as one of healing and transformation. ( (in the) theory of dependent-origination, everything is interdependence and (as) interbeing(s) ( we are all interrelated and everything depends on each other). This concept manifests itself in my artworks.Admission to exhibition is $3 adult to exhibitions senior citizens and children $1.50 |
| Dec 02 7.30AM to 9.30PM | Zen Society of Singapore | Weekly Zen Meditation ( every Wednesdays ) The Zen society is affliated to the Sanbo Kyodan lineage in Japan. It has a practice which contains elements of both Soto and Rinzai Zen . Overnight Zazenkai will be conducted every 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month |
| Dec 05 to Dec 13 | Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | First Buddha-Dharma Week From the 5th to 13th December ‘98, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery will be holding its First Buddha-Dharma Week. It is a week of enriching Dharma activities aimed at introducing the correct understanding of Buddhism to both Buddhists and the public. Bring friends! Spread the message! BDWactivities include: Buddhist Exhibition, Book Fair, 7-Day Children Novitiate Program, Buddhist Art Demonstration, Public Dharma Talk Series, Night of Infinite Light, Free-Your-Mind Day, Tibetan Gyuto Monks’ Blessing. See poster or e-mail : amituofo@mbox4.singnet.com.sg for more details! |
| Dec 05 9.30AM to 5.00PM | Ren Ci Hospital | Ren Ci Flag Day Ren Ci Hospital will be holding their 2nd Flag Day on Saturday, 5th December'98, to raise funds for the present hospital in Hougang & the new one coming up in Toa Payoh. They need as many volunteers as possible to help out in this meaningful event.Contact: Tai Chuan / David / Xiao Ping from Ren Ci Hospital. Tel: 385 0288 .Otherwise, you may turn up for the briefing this Sunday (22nd Nov'98), 2pm at Foo Hai Chan Monastery. |
| Dec 06 8.00PM to 9.30PM | Courtyard in front of Dabei Dian(Hall of Great Compassion) Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Buddha Dharma Week Talks How Buddhism can help in the Economic Crisis?.By Ven.Dr.K.Sri Dhammananda. All are Welcome! Please refer to "Latest News" at http://www.kmspks.org/ |
| Dec 06 to Dec 20 | Sri Langkaramaya Buddhist Temple | Meditation Retreat 1998 The conducting teacher is Ven. Amatha Gavesi Thera. There will be Dhamma Talk every night from 8.30PM to 9.45PM followed by retreat puja at 10.00PM to 10.40PM |
| Dec 07 8.00PM to 9.30PM | Courtyard in front of Dabei Dian(Hall of Great Compassion) Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Buddha Dharma Week Talks How to be a Happy Buddhist?.By Ven.Dr.K.Sri Dhammananda. All are Welcome! Please refer to "Latest News" at http://www.kmspks.org/ |
| Dec 09 8.00PM to 9.30PM | Courtyard in front of Dabei Dian(Hall of Great Compassion) Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Buddha Dharma Week Talks What can I Practice?( In Mandarin ). By Ven.Kwang Chao. All are Welcome! Please refer to "Latest News" at http://www.kmspks.org/ |
| Dec 09 to Dec 13 | Foo Hai Chan Monastery | Foo Hai Chan Monastery Buddhist Youth Dharma Camp 1998 Theme: Peace Is Every Step Age group : 17 - 25 years old. Fees: S$15 (student),S$20 (non-student).Closing Date: 29th Nov '98. For details or registration, please contact Bro. Zhi Feng (Pg:9228 3751), Sis. Xiu Yu (HP: 9742 4243) or Foo Hai Chan Monastery. Alternatively, you may email us at Email: youthcamp@hotmail.com. |
| Dec 10 8.00PM to 9.30PM | Courtyard in front of Dabei Dian(Hall of Great Compassion) Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Buddha Dharma Week Talks How to Rid Negative Karma ( In Mandarin ). By Ven.Chin Kung. All are Welcome! Please refer to "Latest News" at http://www.kmspks.org/ |
| Dec 11 8.00PM to 9.30PM | Courtyard in front of Dabei Dian(Hall of Great Compassion) Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Buddha Dharma Week Talks Practicing Pureland Buddhism( In Mandarin ). By Ven.Chin Kung. All are Welcome!Please refer to "Latest News" at http://www.kmspks.org/ |
| Dec 12 7.30PM to 9.30PM | Courtyard in front of Dabei Dian(Hall of Great Compassion) Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Buddha Dharma Week Talks The Path to Enlightenment. By Ven.Tenzin Sherab.All are Welcome! Please refer to "Latest News" at http://www.kmspks.org/ |
| Dec 20 11.30AM to 9.30PM | Glass Hall in Singapore Art Museum(71 Bras basah Road. Old SJI building, old classical building between Cathay Cinema and Carlton hotel.) | Gyuto Tantric University
Harmonic Chanting Workshop There will be an introduction on Tibetan Culture, Commentary by the Abbot of the Univeristy, Chant demonstration.Introduction: " As vocal music, Tibetan chanting is unlike anything known in the West. Some monks can sing steady resonant notes on pitches lower than would seem humanly possible. Others perfected the technique of overtones of the pitch. The sound produces is literally harmonic, one voice producing a triad of three simultaneous notes."Admission to Tibetan workshop is free. |
| Dec 24 to Jan 03 | Vipassana Meditation Centre | Meditation Retreat The Centre will be holding a Vipassana meditation retreat using Mahasi method. The conducting teacher is Sayadaw U Pannathani. Interested , please call Lian Sim at the centre |
| Dec 26 | Friends of National University of Singapore Buddhist Society | Fireflies Some members of Friends of NUSBS ( an alumnus affliated to the Society) conduct regular services on the last Saturday of every month at Ren Ci Hospital . They put their compassion into action by chatting with the terminally ill and helping with the feeding . If you are interested to join them call Kai Kit at pager 9-256-5744 for more details |
| -ditto- | Ananda Metyarama Buddhist Youth Circle | Ren Ci Hospital - Community Service by the Youth Circle ( every last Saturday of the month ) .Volunteers can help by reporting directly at Block 8 Ren Ci Hospital at 2.00 PM . Contact Bro. Tee pager 9 319 1671 for more details |
| Dec 27 7.30PM | Dharma Hall. By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Working with Delusion Dharma Talk by Ven. George Churinoff( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction |
| Dec 29 to Jan 01 | Kallang Theatre. By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | ECHOES FROM PURELAND CONCERT 21 Buddhist monks from the Gyuto Tantric University will be sharing their rich culture heritage at the Kallang Threatre by performing Tibetan Hymns - "ECHOES FROM PURELAND". There will also be a Tibetan Art Exhibition at the Kallang Theatre Concourse. All are welcome.Tickets : $15 (2nd level), $25 (1st level),$50 (1st level - Sold Out on 29/12).See some introduction. |
| Dec 30 8.00PM | Dharma Hall. By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Death & Rebirth Dharma Talk by Ven. George Churinoff( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction |
| Dec 31 8.00PM | Dharma Hall. By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | The 12 Links of Dependent Origination Dharma Talk by Ven. George Churinoff( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction |
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