3rd 100 Million Ami Dewa Recitation Retreat 2013

Rejoice! Garchen Rinpoche is here again to lead us for the 3rd year for the Ami Dewa Retreat.
This year the venue changed to Marina Bay Sands' Poeny Ballroom at level 4 (nearest MRT: Bayfront exit D)
And I am pleasantly surprised by the serenity and energy there despite not being held at a Temple premise.

Facing the stage, near the entrance, do remember to turn the wheels, offer flowers and lights (centre),  write prayers for the living and deceased (left) and bring back some Dharma gifts (right)...

And breaking tradition, instead of public going on stage to receive empowerment, Compassionate Rinpoche came down the stage to empower and bless everyone in the hall. 

I am so touched!!! _/|\_

Again, another relaxed retreat which Compassionate Rinpoche delivers Teachings at each session, emphasising on ensuring we know what, why, how we are practising and the right attitude with explanation on texts such as "Wishing Prayers of Dewachen" .

Do join in the retreat as part-timers at $10 per session even if you could not make it full-time. (29 Aug - 1 Sep 9am-9.30pm)
Come join Blessings for public that starts from 1 Sep (Sun) 3pm (Free admission) _/|\_

For more info: http://www.drigar-dargyeling.com/web/forms/amidewa-retreat-2013.pdf;
https://www.facebook.com/pages/100-Million-Ami-Dewa-Recitation-Retreat/213035348735204

ps. The hall is cold, so do bring a warm jacket along...
and in view of pure vegetarian requirement, to aid part-timers in their diet, MBS had arranged for vegetarian sandwiches and wraps for sale @ $4 at their lvl3 cafe, do ask around if you need assistance.

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2013 Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Puja

 

 

Perhaps it was eve of Holidays, the hall was packed with enthusiastic "chanters".

Really like their chant sessions, everyone is chanting loudly with devotion, so rejoicing again this year.

Rejoice!

 

May more be received into Amitabha Buddha's Pureland...

Amituofo..._/|\_

 

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Even on less "packed" days, the 'Choir' sang loudly with enthusiasm as per "packed" days, Rejoice!

 

 

Please note that sessions on 25th & 30th will start at 7pm as Chapter 1 & 2 will be chanted on these 2 days instead of 1 Chapter.

 

Related posts: http://sunnyslove.blogspot.sg/search/label/Ksitigarbha%20Puja

 

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Offerings to Sangha on 18th Aug, Sun, 10am with Dharma Talk by Abbess followed by simple, serene ceremony.

Attended 1st time last year with M and the speech by Abbess was real good and relevant to M that comforted her and settled her unrest.

It is simple ceremony with representatives already chosen to present offerings to the Venerables on behalf of devotees, after which one may then make individual offerings if one chooses to do so.

May more benefit from attending the ceremony this year too. _/|\_

 

(PKFT/BGFT is located at 21 Shunfu Road, beside Shunfu market, behind Thomson CC, near Marymount MRT.)