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 July 1999
 

DATE	VENUE	ACTIVITIES
Jul 01 8.00PM	Buddhist Union	Dharma Talk : Conditions of Life A Dharma Talk by Sayadaw U Silananda. All are welcome. See introduction.
Jul 02 to Jul 03 7.30AM	Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple	Vipassana Meditation Retreat 1999 Sayadaw U Silananda will conduct the 2-day vipassana meditation retreat. Registration form is available at Mangala Vihara or from Mr Gan Gim Teck at Tel: 7458044 . Registration form must reach Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple by 25th June 1999. NOTE: Please wear loose fit white colour clothing so that you can be comfortable during meditation. Sleeveless T- shirts and short pants are not permitted, this is a mark of respect to the Buddha. As Eight Preceptors, please do not wear any jewelleries or put on make-up.
Jul 03 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-	Care for the Elderly Foundation ( S )	FLAG DAY 1999 In conjunction with the "International Year of Older Persons (IYOP) 1999", the People's Association Youth Movement (PAYM) - Marine Parade Community Development District Youth Groups would be organising the above flag day on 3 July 1999. This event is organised in support of the Care for the Elderly Foundation (Singapore). The theme of this event is "Care for the Elderly".This is the first CEF (S) Flag Day to raise fund for the various community care services for the elderly. Your company's / your involvement and support would be vital to ensure the success of this fund raising project.This would also be an island-wide project with youths appealing for generous support to raise fund for the sustenance of CEF (S)’s various community care services and programmes. Should you need any further clarification, kindly contact Ms Mary Ho / Mr Eric Chang at Tel : 741-1144.
Jul 06	Palelai Buddhist Temple, Wat Ananda Buddhist Temple, Lakeview Vihara	Theravada Buddhist Meditation: Group Sitting ********** Palelai Buddhist Temple conducts the sitting meditation every Tuesdays from 7.30PM to 9.30PM. All are welcome. ********** Wat Ananda Buddhist Temple conducts the sitting meditation every Fridays from 8.00PM to 9.30PM and every 1st Saturday of the month from 7.00PM to 9.30PM. All are welcome ********** Lakeview Vihara conducts the sitting meditation every Sundays from 9.00AM to 9.30PM. All are welcome
-ditto-	Buddhist Library	Dharma Talk A dharma talk by Ajahn Bramavamso of the Bodhi-nyana Monastery of Western Australia.All are welcome
Jul 07 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-	Buddha Dharma Mandala Society	Dharma Talk A dharma talk by Ajahn Bramavamso of the Bodhi-nyana Monastery of Western Australia.All are welcome
Jul 08	Singapore Buddhist Mission	Dharma Talk A dharma talk by Ajahn Bramavamso of the Bodhi-nyana Monastery of Western Australia.All are welcome
Jul 21 to Jul 23	Shan You Counselling Centre	NUS Students' Union Volunteer Action Committee: Charity Fiesta SYCC is participating in this annual event to raise funds for the Centre and to introduce undergraduates to the field of social work, thus promoting the spirit of volunteering in them. Anyone interested to help at the stall, provide transport or share in the cost of sponsorship please call Doreen at 741 9293 for more details
Jul 24	Suntec City. By Leong Hwa Chan Si Temple	Fund Raising & Birthday Celebration The temple central committee will be hoisting a dinner to celebrate Ven. Sek Meow Ee's birthday and to raise fund for the temple re-development project. Tickets at $300 and $88 are available at temple administration office at tel : 253 3532
-ditto- 1.00PM to 4.00PM	Visa International Conference Room, Caltex House #10-00, 30 Raffles Place (next to Raffles Place MRT/Change Alley). By Buddhist Graduate Fellowship	Dharma Exchange: Superstition, Charms and Feng Shui- Do they make sense in the context of Buddhism ? Often wondered how do superstitions, charms or Feng Shui fit into the practice of Buddhism? Do you sometimes believe in these more than karma? How often do you manage to overcome superstitions with your knowledge of Dharma ? Come and share your views and hear others' too. Lunch is free to all members. Non-members pay only $5.00 each. Please confirm your attendance by email: amonksfi@visa.com or tel: 437 5552
Jul 30 to Jul 31 7.45PM	WTC Auditorium. By Nanyang Technological University -Hall of Residence Four SYNTHESIS	Charity Premiere:WEST SIDE STORY A Charity Project in aid of GREEN HAVEN ( Buddhist Halfway House for Drug addicts) and CHILDREN'S CANCER FOUNDATION. Direction by WENDY NG Artistic Director, the Singapore Repertory Theatre Young Company. Choreography by RICHARD CHIA Director, Dance Circle Studios . Music Direction by STEPHANIE KWOK . Freelance Music Composer . Charity Premiere and Opening Night on 30th July tickets are $20, $30 and $50 . Closing Night on 31st July ,tickets are $8, $12 and $15 . For tickets, donations and information, please contact: Producer: Dave Lim Kok Wee 92069358/96222781 or e-mail: davinlim@cyberway.com.sg
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 August 1999
 

DATE	VENUE	ACTIVITIES
Aug 01	Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society	Introductory Dhamma Course The course is practically-based so that participants will be able to apply what they have learned to their everyday lives. Medium of instruction is English. Course duration is 20 weeks ( every Sundays ). For more information call 352 2859 or email : hofdd@mbox4.singnet.com.sg. Note: Depending on numbers of participants , Saturday classes will be conducted. Please indicate preference day( for Sunday or Saturday classes ) in the application form.
Aug 03	Palelai Buddhist Temple, Wat Ananda Buddhist Temple, Lakeview Vihara	Theravada Buddhist Meditation: Group Sitting ********** Palelai Buddhist Temple conducts the sitting meditation every Tuesdays from 7.30PM to 9.30PM. All are welcome. ********** Wat Ananda Buddhist Temple conducts the sitting meditation every Fridays from 8.00PM to 9.30PM and every 1st Saturday of the month from 7.00PM to 9.30PM. All are welcome ********** Lakeview Vihara conducts the sitting meditation every Sundays from 9.00AM to 9.30PM. All are welcome
Aug 03	Buddhist Library	Path to Enlightenment Dharma talk by Ven. Sangye Khadro. Every Tuesdays until Aug 31. All are welcome
Aug 04 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
Aug 05 to Aug 10	Zen Society of Singapore	Meditation Retreat The Zen society is organising four and a-half-day full-time meditation retreat. The retreat will be under guidance of Kubota Jiun Roshi, abbot of the Sambo Kyodan lineage. New participants must undergo six introductory lectures. Medium of instruction is English. Call 9665 3556 for more details
Aug 06 to Aug 09	Sri Lankaramaya Buddhist Temple. By Vipassana Meditation Centre	Metta Meditation Retreat Metta meditation will be conducted by Sayadaw U Pannathami. Those interested, please call Kyaw Min(4453984) or Kyaw Teza (HP:97713934 Res:2611078) after 7:30pm or e-mail : ktz@pacific.net.sg.Fee is $30 (Adult)and $15(Student). Those who wish to contribute cash, food or enlist as Dhamma worker for this retreat may also contact the numbers above). Note: Born in Myanmar in 1948, Sayadaw received higher ordination at the age of twenty. This year is Sayadaw's 31st Vassa in the monastic life. In his early years, Sayadaw had practiced meditation under illustrious masters, notably the late Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw and Sayadaw U Pandita. Sayadaw had many years of experience guiding meditators, easterners and westerners alike, particularly in the practice of Insight(Vipassana) meditation. He had carried the torch of Dhamma to many countries: Malaysia, Singapore,Australia, Canada, USA and UK and is well respected for his skillful guidance, loving-kindness and compassion.
Aug 07 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-	Buddhist Library	Tibetan Thangka Exhibition The exhibition and cum sale of the thangkas from the personal collection of Dr. Punna Tan a well known buddhist and medical doctor. All proceeds will go to the Library. All are welcome
Aug 13 7.00PM	Amitabha Buddhist Centre	How to Manage Stress. Meditation from a Buddhist perspective by Ven. Sanyge Khadro. All are welcome
Aug 14 6.45PM	Level 3, Foo Hai Chan Monastery	Buddhist Hymn Interaction Nite (You Qing Ren Zhi Ye) - performance by Buddhist Hymn writers Objectives are to create awareness of buddhist hymns in campus and highlight the role of buddhist hymns in propagation of Dharma in campus ( especially for tertiary Buddhist Youths and friends). All are welcome. Special guests from Malaysia Technological University students and local Buddhist singer - Daniel Yeo. Please call the temple at telephone 748 6676 or Daniel at telephone 9 412 2920 for more details.
Aug 19 6.45PM to 8.45PM	NTU Lecture Theatre 26. By Nanyang Technological University Buddhist Society	"Talking About Ghosts & Demons" The talk will be in Mandarin, is about the misconceptions of the relations between Buddhism, black magic and others.The speaker for the topic is Venerable Ji Guang who is a well-known monk for his way of presenting his speech in the humorous way. Come and be captivated by his humourous way of delivering the speech and his comprehensive content!. All are welcome
Aug 21 7.00PM	Vipassana Meditation Centre	Dharma Talk Talk on Vipassana Meditation and Noble Eightfold Path by Sayadaw U Pannathanmi. All are welcome
-ditto-	Kingland Vegetarian Restaurant. By Nanyang Technological University Buddhist Society Alumni and Nanyang Technological University Buddhist Society	NTUBS & Alumni Annual Dinner Among the invited guest is Ven. Kwang Phing. The Venerable urged the NTUBS alumni to contribute in finance and expertise towards the NTUBS and form networks between the society and other Buddhist organisations, as many of them now play important roles in such organisations. About 200 people attended the dinner.
Aug 25	Full Moon of the Chinese Seventh Month	Ullambana Day Most Chinese Buddhists celebrate the Full Moon of the Chinese Seventh month by having prayers, general transferring of merits to the beloved departed ones and to the wandering spirits during Ullambana Day.
Aug 27 7.00PM	Amitabha Buddhist Centre	How to Meditate A basic meditation by Ven. Sanyge Khadro. All are welcome
Aug 27 to Aug 30 11.00AM to 9.00PM	Suntec City Tropic Atrium. By Shan You Counselling Centre	Health Fair It's a Health Fair and you're invited. Thinking of where to go over the weekends? Why not 'pop by' Suntec City. Shan You Counselling Centre is having a stall at the "Good Living Health Fair" held at Suntec City. Please give us your support Buy some organic kiwi fruits, organic carrots, food products & other health products from our stall. See you there!
Aug 28 7.00PM	Vipassana Meditation Centre	Dharma Talk Talk on Insight Knowledge of Vipassana by Sayadaw U Pannathanmi. All are welcome
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 September 1999
 

DATE	VENUE	ACTIVITIES
Sep 01 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
Sep 02 7.00PM	Buddhist Library	Essence of Buddhism A dharma talk by Ven. Sangye Khadro. The talk will be conducted every Thursdays until Sep 30. All are welcome
Sep 03 7.00PM	Amitabha Buddhist Centre	How to Meditate A basic meditation by Ven. Sanyge Khadro. All are welcome. All those who are interested,please register with the centre. Only 50 people will be admitted for the meditation session.The meditation session will be conducted every Fridays until Sep. 24
Sep 04 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 classes conducted by the late Ven Narada in the early 80s).
-ditto-	Care for the Elderly Foundation ( S )	FLAG DAY 1999 In conjunction with the "International Year of Older Persons (IYOP) 1999",
-ditto- 7.30PM	Vipassana Meditation Centre	Ullambama Ceremony A simple ceremony will be conducted to transfer merits to the beloved departed ones. Please call to make arrangement at 448 2504 ********** Discourse on Tirokudda Sutta & Transferrence of Merits All are welcome to this dharma talk.
Sep 05 7.30PM	Remi Buddhist Merciful Society	Empowerment & Boddicitta- The Vehicle to Compassion Amitabha Empowerment - Dharma talk by Ven.Khenpo Pema Chopel Rinpoche. For more information please call Ms Caitlin Soh at telephone number 584 0493 or pager 9 301 1293 or Ms Julie Ng at telephone number 252 6139. All are welcome
Sep 06 7.30PM	Remi Buddhist Merciful Society	Empowerment & Boddicitta- The Vehicle to Compassion 16 Ahrats Empowerment - Dharma talk by Ven.Khenpo Pema Chopel Rinpoche. For more information please call Ms Caitlin Soh at telephone number 584 0493 or pager 9 301 1293 or Ms Julie Ng at telephone number 252 6139. All are welcome
Sep 07	Palelai Buddhist Temple, Wat Ananda Buddhist Temple, Lakeview Vihara	Theravada Buddhist Meditation: Group Sitting ********** Palelai Buddhist Temple conducts the sitting meditation every Tuesdays from 7.30PM to 9.30PM. All are welcome. ********** Wat Ananda Buddhist Temple conducts the sitting meditation every Fridays from 8.00PM to 9.30PM and every 1st Saturday of the month from 7.00PM to 9.30PM. All are welcome ********** Lakeview Vihara conducts the sitting meditation every Sundays from 9.00AM to 9.30PM. All are welcome
-ditto- 8.00PM	Buddha Pagoda Building Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery	What is Buddhism? Dharma talk by Ven.Khenpo Pema Chopel Rinpoche. For more information please call Ms Caitlin Soh at telephone number 584 0493 or pager 9 301 1293 or Ms Julie Ng at telephone number 252 6139. All are welcome
Sep 08 8.00PM	Buddha Pagoda Building Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery	Introduction to the three vehicles in Buddhism: Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana Dharma talk by Ven.Khenpo Pema Chopel Rinpoche. For more information please call Ms Caitlin Soh at telephone number 584 0493 or pager 9 301 1293 or Ms Julie Ng at telephone number 252 6139. All are welcome
Sep 09 8.00PM	Buddha Pagoda Building Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery	Explanations on the the rituals: How to use a Mala, Recitation, Meditation posture. Meaning and practice of postration Dharma talk by Ven.Khenpo Pema Chopel Rinpoche. For more information please call Ms Caitlin Soh at telephone 584 0493 or pager 9 301 1293 or Ms Julie Ng at 252 6139. All are welcome
Sep 11 8.00PM	Vipassana Meditation Centre	Meditation and Discourse on Alavaka Sutta The meditation and the discourse will be conducted by Sayadaw U Pannathami. This will be held every every Saturdays until Sep. 25. All are welcome
Sep 12 9.00AM to 6.00PM	Ren Ci Hospital	Ren Ci Charity Fair There are to be a total of about 40 game stalls for the Charity Fair. Anyone or organisation who would like to support this charity event in running a game stall or as volunteers, please Cheng Geok at pager 9 599 4201 or Zhensi at pager 9 220 4154 for further details. Your support in this event will contribute significantly to its success and give confidence and hope to the less fortunate patients. It'll also be a fun-filled way to really help the patients.All are welcome. Footnote: Ren Ci Hospital is a charitable organisation with the mission to provide quality medical and nursing care to individuals with chronic illnesses. As its main concern is to maintain the affordability of such services to lower income families, the fees it charges are the lowest in Singapore (many a times,just a token sum collected). Hence, the Hospital has to constantly raise funds to subsidise its patients. The Ren Ci Charity Fun Fair is part of this fund-raising effort.
-ditto- 9.00AM to 12.00PM	Vipassana Meditation Centre	Vipassana Meditation for Beginners, Guided Practice The meditation will be conducted by Sayadaw U Pannathami. Lunch will be provided for the participants. All are welcome
-ditto- 7.30AM	Tampines Stadium. By Singapore Buddhist Free Clinic	Walkathon '99 Some 500 people showed up at the stadium for the walkathon. Mr. Ang Mong Seng, MP for Bukit Gombak was the guest-of honour to flag off the walkathon.
Sep 13 7.30PM	Remi Buddhist Merciful Society	Buddha Dharma Teaching ( 1 ) Dharma talk by Zurmang Charwang Rinpoche. For more information please call Mrs Jenny Thia at telephone number 2441781. All are welcome
Sep 14 7.30PM	Remi Buddhist Merciful Society	Buddha Dharma Teaching ( 2 ) Dharma talk by Zurmang Charwang Rinpoche. For more information please call Mrs Jenny Thia at telephone number 2441781. All are welcome
Sep 17 7.30PM	Leong Hwa Chan Si Temple	Initiation Yellow Menzushri Initiation by Zurmang Charwang Rinpoche. For more information please call Mrs Jenny Thia at telephone number 2441781. All are welcome
Sep 18 7.30PM	Leong Hwa Chan Si Temple	Initiation Zamba-La Initiation by Zurmang Charwang Rinpoche. For more information please call Mrs Jenny Thia at telephone number 2441781. All are welcome
-ditto-	Punggol Park. By Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services	Mid-Autumn Night More than 8,000 people participated in the Mid-Autumn festival. Programme included treasure hunt, traditional costume contest for children, karaoke contest for adults, lucky draw and strolling around the lake. The guest-of-honours were Dr Micheal Lim and Mr. Yeo Guat Kwang both MPs for Cheng San GRC.
Sep 19 9.00AM to 12.00PM	Vipassana Meditation Centre	Metta Meditation for Beginners, Guided Practice The meditation will be conducted by Sayadaw U Pannathami. Lunch will be provided for the participants. All are welcome
-ditto- 7.30PM	Leong Hwa Chan Si Temple	Puja 21 Tara Fire Puja by Zurmang Charwang Rinpoche. For more information please call Mrs Jenny Thia at telephone number 2441781. All are welcome
Sep 20 7.30PM	Remi Buddhist Merciful Society	Buddha Dharma Teaching ( 3) Dharma talk by Zurmang Charwang Rinpoche. For more information please call Mrs Jenny Thia at telephone number 2441781. All are welcome
Sep 25 10.00AM to 12.00PM	Seminar Room C,Shaw Foundation Building (NUS AS7).	An Introduction to 'Chi-tsang Erh-ti-i'(The Meaning of the Two Truths) Centre for Advance Studies presents a seminar with Venerable Dr. Chang Qing. Chairing the seminar is Dr. John Whalen-Bridge from English Language and Literature, NUS. The topic is about Chi-tsang( 549-623 CE )who was an influential Chinese Buddhist thinker. He produced works such as "The Meaning of the Two Truths", commented on Madhyamika, things in the "Three Treatises" (Middle treatise and Twelve Topic Treatise).For enquiries and attendance please call Selvi at 874 3810 or e-mail: cassec@nus.edu.sg .All are welcome About the Speaker:Ven. Dr. Chang Qing completed his PhD in Buddhist Studies from Bristol University in April 1998. He has a strong interest in Buddhist philosophy. Currently he is the religious advisor of 'The Mahaprajna Buddhist Society' and 'The Buddhist Society of Nanyang Technological University'. He is also conducting English Dharma classes at the named society.