Singapore Buddhist Calendar
| January | February | March |
| DATE | VENUE | ACTIVITIES |
| Jan 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 |
| 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. |
| Jan 01 6.00AM | McRitchie Reservoir.By Amitabha Buddhist Centre | Sunrise Meditation (McRitchie Reservoir) Meditation instruction by Ven. George Churinoff ( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction |
| Jan 02 7.30PM | Buddha's Light International Association | Buddhist Youth Movement - In Perspective of the Global Environment Speaker is Ven Hui Chuan(currently the Executive President of Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA) Youth). His deliverance will be interesting, as much as informative to all of us. In addition, his experience in the Buddhist Works, especially that pertaining to Buddhist Youths will be a good model for us to benchmark against. See introduction. |
| Jan 03 10.30AM | Amitabha Buddhist Centre | Basic Meditation Dharma Talk by Ven. George Churinoff( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction |
| Jan 04 7.30PM | Amitabha Buddhist Centre | Short Course: The Four Noble Truths Dharma Talk by Ven. George Churinoff( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction |
| Jan 05 7.30PM | Amitabha Buddhist Centre | Short Course: The Four Noble Truths Dharma Talk by Ven. George Churinoff( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction |
| Jan 06 7.30PM 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 |
| Jan 07 10.30AM ************* 7.30PM | Amitabha Buddhist Centre | Basic Meditation Dharma Talk by Ven. George Churinoff( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction ************** The Path to Enlightenment |
| Jan 09 7.30PM | Dharma Hall. By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | The Three Principal Aspects of Path to Enlightenment Dharma Talk by Ven. George Churinoff( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction |
| Jan 10 1.00PM & 3.30PM | Dharma Hall. By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | The Three Principal Aspects of Path to Enlightenment Dharma Talk by Ven. George Churinoff( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction |
| Jan 11 7.30PM | Amitabha Buddhist Centre | Short Course: The Four Noble Truths Dharma Talk by Ven. George Churinoff( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction |
| Jan 14 7.30PM | Amitabha Buddhist Centre | The Path to Enlightenment Dharma Talk by Ven. George Churinoff( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction |
| Jan 18 7.30PM | Amitabha Buddhist Centre | Short Course: The Four Noble Truths Dharma Talk by Ven. George Churinoff( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction |
| Jan 19 7.30PM | Amitabha Buddhist Centre | Short Course: The Four Noble Truths Dharma Talk by Ven. George Churinoff( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction |
| Jan 21 7.30PM | Amitabha Buddhist Centre | The Path to Enlightenment Dharma Talk by Ven. George Churinoff( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction |
| Jan 23 7.30PM | Dharma Hall. By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | The Six Perfections Dharma Talk by Ven. George Churinoff( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction |
| Jan 23 | Shan You Counselling Centre | Shan You Day Shan You Counselling Centre will be selling sponge roses to raise fund for counselling, befriender service, food ration services and many more services for the public. You can help by volunteering to make the roses and selling the roses. Call page Bro.SengTat at 95591845 or the centre for more details. NOTE :$66,000 was raised through the sale of the roses and kind donations from the public. The Centre wishes to thank all the volunteers and the public for their kind support. |
| Jan 24 1.00PM & 3.30PM | Dharma Hall. By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | The Six Perfections Dharma Talk by Ven. George Churinoff( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction |
| Jan 25 7.30PM | Amitabha Buddhist Centre | Short Course: The Four Noble Truths Dharma Talk by Ven. George Churinoff( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction |
| Jan 28 7.30PM | Amitabha Buddhist Centre | The Path to Enlightenment Dharma Talk by Ven. George Churinoff( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction |
| Jan 29 to Jan 31 11.00AM to 6.00PM | Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce. By Nanyang Technological University Buddhist Society Alumni | Art Exhibition: Blissful Realms. An Exhibition cum Sale of Art Pieces by Mr. Wu Xin Hui in aid of NTUBA's Little Bodhi Before & After School Care. There will be a preview on 28th Jan (Thurs) at 3.00 pm. The opening ceremony at 7.30 pm is by Mr Ho Kah Leong. Mr. Wu, whose art pieces are mostly Buddhism-related, has generously agreed to donate 50% from the sale of his master pieces to the start-up funds of Little Bodhi BASC (Before and After School Care) Centre.All are welcome. |
| DATE | VENUE | ACTIVITIES |
| Feb 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 |
| Feb 01 to Mar 02 | Burmese Buddhist Temple | Chinese New Year Celebration Every year Dharma-farers and devotees celebrate the Chinese New Year by lighting up the shrine hall with lanterns. The donation for each lantern is $50.00 which will go to the temple maintenance fund.For more information call 251 1717 |
| Feb 01 to Feb 15 | Care For the Elderly Foundation | Chinese New Year Floral Charity Fair The objective of this Floral Charity Fair is to raise funds for the poor and needy elderly who need medical and financial assistance from the community.For the past 3.5 years, CEF (A Buddhist-inspired medical care service) has been providing various community care services such as food rations, medical check-up, medication and other medical assistance to the unfortunate group of old people who are either staying alone without proper care and attention or are too poor to afford the medical bills.Your generous and continuing support would make their life more meaningful and wonderful.For more information please call 741-1144 or e-mail : c4admin@code4.org.sg. |
| Feb 02 7.30PM | PUB Auditorium ( near Somerset MRT | PUBLIC TALK The Nature of the Mind Dharma Talk by Ven. George Churinoff( An American Buddhist monk and a teacher of Buddhist meditation and philosophy). See introduction |
| Feb 03 7.30PM 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 |
| -ditto- 7.30PM | Border Book Music Cafe. 501 Orchard Road,#01-00. | Ven. Dhammika's Talk-Cum-Book Signing Session Ven. Dhammika will be at this book store for talk-cum book signing of his new book " Anathapindika & Other Stories".This book, the second volume in Great Buddhist Stories series, published by Times Editions, contains stories of the Anathapindika, one of the Buddha's greatest benefactors: Samavati and Khujjutara, two women from very different backgrounds whose lives were completely transformed by the Buddha's teaching. |
| Feb 14 to Feb 21 | Vipassana Meditation Centre( Singapore ) | Vipassana Meditation Retreat The retreat will be conducted by Sayadaw U Kundala. In-house, interested please call Kway Min at tel: 445 3984 |
| Feb 14 9.30am | Pure Land Cultivation Group of Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Nian Fo (Buddha Recitation) in the Way Place (Dao Chang) The Pure Land Cultivation Group has arranged a casual visit to Buddhist Lodge (Ju Shi Lin). The purpose is to allow you to experience the stillness and concentration that is derived from Nian Fo. All are welcome to attend the cultivation session every week ( you would need proper introduction to the method and the ideal environment to practice on your own). For more information please e-mail Bro.Kenneth Phua at kensho@mbox3.singnet.com.sg |
| Feb 15 11.30PM to 01.00AM | Buddhist Heritage Centre | Chinese New Year's Eve Blessing Ceremony Venerable Mahaviro Seck Kong Hian, the Directors and Management Committee of Buddhist Heritage Centre invites all Buddhist & friends to a Chinese New Year's Eve Blessing Ceremony to be held at 11.30 p.m. on 15/2/99 to usher in the Year of the Rabbit and Blessings for Success, Good Health and Hapiness with distribution of Good Luck Ang Pows to Devotees by the Venerable, followed by New Year's Snacks and refreshments at 1.00 a.m. For those who are participating at this ceremony they may need to provide their names, address, date of birth as well as the day of birth e.g. Monday, Tuesday and so on as they would light up candles according to their day of Birth. A few very senior Monks would conduct this ceremony. |
| -ditto- 11.30PM | Burmese Buddhist Temple | Chinese New Year Eve Celebration Special Pujas will be conducted to celebrate the Lunar Chinese New Year. On New Year the Pujas will be conducted at 9.00AM. All are welcome .For more information call 251 1717 |
| -ditto- 8.30PM | Amitabha Buddhist Centre | Chinese New Year's Eve Guru Puja (feast and offerings to our spiritual masters) Tashi Delek to all !This will be no ordinary Guru puja as our resident lama, Geshe Dawa will be performing a special bath offering to the white Jambala . White Jambala symbolises wealth and prosperity. Besides getting to taste the nectar (milk) from the offering, Geshela has also kindly offered to confer the oral transmission of the white Jambala mantra. On top of all these, Geshela will also confer the oral transmission of the Haiyagriva mantra (who is a wrathful manifestation of Avalokiteshvara to subdue demons). Geshela has advised that it will be good for ABC members to recite this powerful mantra together to dispel obstacles for the Centre. |
| Feb 16 | - |  Happy Lunar New YearToday in the Year of the Rabbit or 4697th 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. |
| -ditto- | Buddhist Heritage Centre | Open House All are welcome for visits,prayers, offerings and blessings |
| -ditto- 9.30AM to 11.30AM | Amitabha Buddhist Centre | New Year Blessings Tashi Delek to all !Geshela will also be giving New Year blessings to everyone coming to the Centre on the first day of Chinese New Year. So don't missed these rare opportunities to receive blessings from Geshela ! |
| Feb 17 8.00PM | Vipassana Meditation Centre( Singapore ) | Dharma Talk: The five faculties and Vipassana Meditation The talk will be conducted by Sayadaw U Kundala. Interested please call Kway Min at tel: 445 3984 |
| Feb 20 8.00PM | Vipassana Meditation Centre( Singapore ) | Dharma Talk: How does Mindfulness Contribute to Our Daily Life The talk will be conducted by Sayadaw U Kundala. Interested please call Kway Min at tel: 445 3984 |
| Feb 21 8.30AM to 12.00PM | Vipassana Meditation Centre( Singapore ) | Lunar New Year Get Together It is a puja, blessings, meditation session,Dharma Talk & Lunch Dana to Sangha. Interested please call Kway Min at tel: 445 3984 |
| Feb 27 | World Trade Centre Exhibition Hall 3. By Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services | Grand Charity Dinner The dinner for 8000 people is to raise fund for the proposed Bright Vision Hospital ( costing about $100 million ), to be built at Hougang Avenue 6. The programme includes cultural performances and lucky draws. The guest-of-honour is Mr Chan Soo Sen, Parlimentary Secretary to the Prime Minister Office and Ministry of Community Development. |
| DATE | VENUE | ACTIVITIES |
| Mar 03 7.30PM 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 |
| Mar 04 6.45PM | LT27 (Science faculty), National University of Singapore. By National University of Singapore Buddhist Society & Nanyang Technological University Buddhist Society | Buddhist Song-Writing Competition Finals The grand finale will be held at LT27 ( science faculty ). All are welcome. |
| -ditto- | Buddhist Library | Managing a Buddhist Charity Dr. Punna Tan, a palliative physician, who has received a postgraduate training on charity management from King's College, will be conducting a special seminar on managing Buddhist Charities. If you are involved with such organisations or simply would like to know more please sign up for this seminar. Call BL for more information |
| Mar 06 to Nov 06 ( every Saturday ) 4.00PM to 6.00PM | Dharma Hall. By Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery | Abhidharma Class(Higher Doctrines of Theravada Buddhism) This is to encourage sincere seekers of the Buddhha Dhamma to attend the class which is rarely conducted in Singapore. The syllabus is designed to give a very good knowledge of Abhidhamma in nine month ie. 36 lessons ( starting from Mar 06 to Nov 06 ). For registration, please call 4588367, page 97043889 or email to e-mail : vajiro@email.com .Alternatively, register on the first day of the Class on 06 Mar 99, 3.30 pm at the Dhamma Hall admin counter. All adult participants will pay $20 for course materials.Instructor : Bro.Vajiro (Richard) Chia (Vajiro Chia had attended classes conducted by the late Ven Narada in the early 80s). |
| -ditto- 2.30PM to 4.30PM | Caltex House #10-00, Raffles Place, Visa International Conference Room. (Opp. Raffles Place MRT ). By Buddhist Graduate Fellowship | Dharma Debate: Greed is Necessary for
the Progress of Today's Society BGF is organising the first debate to encourage more discussion and debates on controversial and thought provoking topics to make Buddhism more alive in its daily applicability. Those interested in participating or attending this debate, please contact Ms. Angie Chew at email : amonksfi@visa.com or telephone 437-5552. |
| Mar 09 8.00PM | Palelai Buddhist Temple | Samatha or Vipassana Meditation ? Dharma talk by Ven. Sayadaw U Silananda |
| Mar 10 8.00PM | Burmese Buddhist temple | To Nibbana Via the Noble Eightfold Path Dharma talk by Ven. Sayadaw U Silananda |
| Mar 11 8.00PM | Wat Ananda Metyarama Buddhist Temple | Vipassana Meditation - Its Purpose, Practice and Benefit to lay person. Dharma talk by Ven. Sayadaw U Silananda |
| -ditto- | Buddhist Library | Managing a Buddhist Charity Dr. Punna Tan, a palliative physician, who has received a postgraduate training on charity management from King's College, will be conducting a special seminar on managing Buddhist Charities. If you are involved with such organisations or simply would like to know more please sign up for this seminar. Call BL for more information |
| Mar 12 7.30PM | PUB Auditorium. By Kwan Yin Chan Lin | Public Talks on Zen: Zen & Daily Life The talk is by Zen Master Seung Sahn. The Master is the 78th Patriarch of the Chogye Order of Korean Buddhism. All are welcome |
| Mar 13 7.30PM | PUB Auditorium. By Kwan Yin Chan Lin | Public Talks on Zen: Zen in the 21st Century The talk is by Zen Master Seung Sahn. The Master is the 78th Patriarch of the Chogye Order of Korean Buddhism. All are welcome |
| -ditto- 8.30AM to 1.00PM | Kwan Yin Chan Lin | Zen Kido Chanting Ven. Do Mun from USA will be leading the kido chanting retreat. For registration please call 392 0265. |
| Mar 14 8.00AM to 8.00PM | Kwan Yin Chan Lin | Meditation Retreat Ven. Do Mun from USA will be leading the meditation retreat. For registration please call 392 0265. |
| Mar 14 to Mar 21 (except on Mar 19) 7.30PM to 9.00PM | Palelai Buddhist Temple | Meditation Class and Dharma Talk A very senior member of the tradition of forest meditation monks,Ven.Phra Ajahn Jairk Jundo will be conducting the meditation classes (group meditation sitting followed by Dhamma talks, and questions and answers). All are welcome |
| Mar 18 | Buddhist Library | Managing a Buddhist Charity Dr. Punna Tan, a palliative physician, who has received a postgraduate training on charity management from King's College, will be conducting a special seminar on managing Buddhist Charities. If you are involved with such organisations or simply would like to know more please sign up for this seminar. Call BL for more information |
| Mar 19 7.30PM to 9.00PM | Wat Ananda Buddhist Temple | Meditation Class and Dharma Talk A very senior member of the tradition of forest meditation monks,Ven.Phra Ajahn Jairk Jundo will be conducting the meditation classes (group meditation sitting followed by Dhamma talks, and questions and answers). All are welcome |
| Mar 20 7.30PM | National Stadium. By Ren Ci Hospital | Ren Ci Charity Show Ren Ci Hospital is planning to stage what will probably be the largest and most spectacular variety-cum-stunt show in Singapore at the National Stadium on 20 March 1999, 30 pm. This premier charity event is expected to attract close to 45,000 people and will feature artistes from Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and Singapore. The artistes that will be performing include Andy Lau, Jeff Chang, Na Ying, Zhang Qing Fang, Mavis Hee and Kit Chan.See poster 1 or poster 2 for more details. As this is a fund raising effort for Ren Ci Hospital, we are seeking sponsors for the scheduled show. We would like to invite you to purchase tickets (available by early Feb at SISTIC counters) and come watch the show. |
| Mar 21 9.30AM | National Stadium. By Ren Ci Hospital | Charity Walk Ren Ci Hospital will be holding a Charity Walk. For that occasion, the hospital has printed 5,000 pledge cards. Volunteers are needed to help in distributing and collecting donations for the pledge cards. All are welcome. For more information please call 385-0288 and ask for David Phua.. |
| Mar 23 to Mar 24 | Art Gallery of Buddhist Library | Sprituality in Art Exhibition An Art Exhibition by Jean Pecasse who is a well known Dutch artist who specialises in the art of South East Asia. All are welcome |
| Mar 24 to Mar 27 7.30PM | Buddhist Library | Talk on Meditation Ven. Ajahn Nyanadhammo, deputy abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery , Perth who has been ordained for some 20 years and is an accomplished meditator will be giving a series of talks on meditations. All are welcome |
| Mar 25 | Buddhist Library | What is art? A talk on art by Jean Pecasse who is a well known Dutch artist who specialises in the art of South East Asia. All are welcome |
| Mar 27 | Vipassana Meditation Centre | Vipassana Meditation Course This bilingual, residential course will commence on Mar 27. Interested please call 734 7993 for more information. The closing date for registration is Mar 15. |
| Mar 30 | Buddhist Library | Modern art in the Hindu-Buddhist culture of Bali A talk on art by Jean Pecasse who is a well known Dutch artist who specialises in the art of South East Asia. All are welcome |
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