This is a new DVD (produced by Wisdom Sutra Distributor) that I got from the Bright Hill Temple (BHT/KMSPKS)'s Dharma Publication Free Distribution booth at Vesak@Orchard.I would think it is the the best video so far that I had seen that answers our doubts about Animal Liberation which is viewable in English, Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, Hokkien & Cantonese language.
This video could easily clear doubts for those who had misconception about animal liberation and vegetarian, it would be great if we can show it to them especially our elder generation who are Chinese educated. I think the Mandarin version is great and the dialect sessions will be appealing to the elder generation.
I was surprised to find the HK actor, Wang Xi appearing in the video....
Pls get a copy next time you visit Bright Hill Temple (BHT)'s Dharma Publication Free Distribution Booth or any free distribution booths and share it with your friends & relatives. :-)
Thanks to Zyrius (of www.moonpointer.com ), I was informed of this site
http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=12,6426,0,0,1,0
and if you have queries to clarify, the following discussion on the topics would be helpful:
Prayer for Animal Liberation: http://moonpointer.com/index.php?itemid=1394
Why Animal Liberation: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/zeph/message/465
Elaboration on Animal Liberation: http://moonpointer.com/index.php?itemid=609
Proper Animal Liberation: http://www.TheDailyEnlightenment.com/life.jpg
Cheers:-)
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Hi, you can also get this DVD from these places below...
WSD Distribution Point
BLK 231 BAIN ST #03-55A
Bras Basah Complex
Singapore 180231
Operating hour 1pm to 8pm
Evergreen Buddhist Culture Service
100 Eu Tong Sen St #03-15
Pearl Centre
Singapore 059812
Hi Zlyrica,
Thanks for the info!!!
Cheers,
Sunny :-)
Hi all, there's a review of the documentary at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/zeph/message/1226
The new address of the Bras Basah shop to get it free is #03-43.
Amituofo :-]
Thanks, the info is certainly useful :-)
When I went to the booth at Kmspks, they have run out of stock of this DVD, hope that they can replenish soon or you can pick a copy at other booths...
I got this at the KMS during Vesak Day Eve. I just finish watching it.
I been to few liberations but I don’t feel happy at all (except for 2 occasions).
If you observed the way fishes/crabs been released, very few exactly care about the fishes conditions at all.
I hope that the process can be shortened and done real fast, to reduce the discomfort or hurt to a great extend. But seeing fishes being transfer here and there, it is a long 'suffering' process before they can get their freedom or to their dead journey. One by one, they were been scoop up by different person and throw into the sea, sometime so hard.
I am so worry they will be hurt and how can these fishes or crabs survive in the sea where they now have to look for their own food or escape from been eaten by other sea creatures. Or are we dumping dead or almost dying fishes into the sea.
And after the process, everyone left happily with big smile and hmmm... i start to wonder are we doing for fishes or for our own desire to feel good or creating good karma at the expense of these creatures.
I find that, if we really care, do it fast, simplified the process, don’t throw them into the sea, they could be better way of doing it. Do I really need to touch the fish, or pass the bucket to free them? From the whole process, I tell myself I don’t want to be these creatures and liberated by anyone. So much suffering and at the end of the day, I still “owe” all these people so much just to be free for a while and eaten by other creatures.
Anyway, I wrote an email to one of the liberation group, no reply, Sigh!
I rather channel my resource in promoting vegetarianism, help cutting the demand for meat. This way is better for the animals as well as human and the earth. It covers more areas. I feel that only then could we wish for all sentient beings, have happiness and the CAUSES of happiness, all sentient beings be liberated from suffering and the CAUSES of suffering.
The only good about these liberations that I see is to awaken the compassionate heart in human …
Hi Crystal,
Yes, sometimes when attending these liberation sessions, you feel sorry for the discomfort the animals are going through & for some, process can be improved.
But I would think it is inevitable that some transportation is involved (if not to liberation, then it is to restaurants & eatety places:P)
But some liberation groups will also go to those Kelong at sea to shorten the process and on many occasions the organisers on seeing that it is life-threatening for the animals, they will simplify the process and liberate them as soon as condition is suitable.
It is also believed that by chanting mantras & sutras & repentance of oneself on behalf of the animals, & recitation of the Three Refuge will help save their wisdom lives too. Hopefully, in their future lives, they will not be reborn to suffer in 3 lower realms of hells, hungry ghosts & animals.
As the documentary advises, releasing the animals in the right habitat according to their nature is important. Liberation should not be restricted to 1) any types of animals, 2) any day or time, 3) any place…
I like the part that the HK actor, WangXi mentioned: no matter what animals you free, you only need to ensure that you give freedom to animals whose lives are threatened.
So long as they have the opportunity to live, it is liberation.
As mentioned in the DVD, In reality, every being wish to survive, even for a mere second longer. Their happiness is tremendous even for a short span of time. They have also helped us develop bodhicitta thus completing a wholesome & joyous deed and both the animals & the liberators have accumulated merits in this process.
And of course, Vegetarian is definitely a good cause. If no demand, there will be no supply. Hence, the documentary had played a good role in not only educating about “How to practise Animal Liberation Wisely” but also in encouraging Vegetarianism.
It is good for those who are already active members of liberation to reflect if they had done it correctly & also to clarify myths for those who had queries about animal liberation & vegetarianism.
As to the email, if it is the same liberation group that I know, I also wonder if they ever have someone to administer their email account as I had ever email queries to them and no response. Maybe sometimes, it is still good to be back to basics, just call or feedback to them in person:P
May All Beings Be well & Happy!!!
Cheers,
Sunny :-)
An updated review:
http://buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=12,6426,0,0,1,0
Amituofo
I went to the Bras Basah #03-43, it is actually a distribution booth outside a corner shop diagonally opposite Awareness place's "Dharma centre". They have a lot there including other books & discs by WSD.
Hmm, I wonder if it is alright for Awareness place to help distribute at their level 1 booth where there is more "traffic"...:-)
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