Love Has No Boundaries Charity Family Carnival

轻安村Kampung Senang is holding a 9th Anniversary Holistic Fair on 1st Jun 2008 from 10am to 5pm.

You would be able to find varieties of delicious vegetarian food & goodies there....

Venue: Holistic Lifestyle Centre
Blk 106, Aljunied Crescent, #01-205, S'pore 380106.
Tel: 6749 8509 (Near Aljunied MRT)

Find out more about
轻安村Kampung Senang via http://www.kg-senang.org.sg/

Cheers :-)

Light Transference Ceremony 传灯

According to the Singapore Buddhist HandBook, devotees hold a lighted candle after sunset, as they pace around the perimeter of a temple or a holy object in walking meditation in this ceremony. Mantras or Buddha's name are chanted while doing so. The ceremony represents the passing of the light of wisdom (sharing of truth) to every direction of the world to dispel the darkness of ignorance. On a personal level, it has the significance of lighting one's inner lamp of wisdom...

Light Tranference Ceremony at Singapore Buddhist Lodge

Devotees offering lights to the Buddha at end of ceremony

Reflection of Standing Amitabha Buddha with interior of Main Shrine

It is a wonderful evening with good weather for the ceremony. Also unique chance to have above 2 pictures taken of the Buddha with the 2 banners reflecting His name: "Amitabha Buddha" and reflection of "Compassion Light radiates" :-)

Vesak @ Aljunied by ABC

Just like Vesak @ Orchard, it has also become a tradition by Amitabha Buddhist Centre (ABC) to hold their Vesak celebration at the Open Field in front of Aljunied MRT station.　

The celebration starts from 16th May afternoon to 19th May (Vesak Day). Do visit it to experience a Tibetan way of Buddhist celebration.:-)

After that, you can also visit its centre just across the street, 44 Lor 25A Geylang, to attend the Relics Exhibition of Geshe Lama Konchog.

You can find out Who is Geshe Lama Konchog at the exhibition and it is believed that viewing these relics with faith can cause us to receive blessings, purify negatives and accumulate merit.:-)

Rejoice !!!:-)

How to Practise Animal Liberation Wisely

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:-)

Vesak@Orchard 2552

Purifying process as symbolised by bathing of Prince Siddhartha statute

Coloured Light reflecting on the Buddha statute
STOMP - Great Music by Buddhist Youth.
Lovely voice by a Finland Buddhist Youth

Look out for the booths promoting this newly published "The Singapore Buddhist HandBook" by SBF to commemorate the 2552nd celebration of Vesak at only $2 each.

The 1st part contains Basic teachings of Buddhism while part two features the Buddhist directory including list of Buddhist & related Organisations. Not to be missed is from pg 118, list of Vegetarian Restaurants & Foodstalls in Spore (A-Z) and for those who wish to read on further on Buddhism, pg 157 introduces a list of recommended Buddhist websites.

Hope to see you at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza,

(Sun 8-9am Relaxation Meditiation by Venerable Sik Kwang Sheng
followed by a series of special Dharma events held throughout the day to 5pm)

Cheers:-)

Vesak@Orchard 2552

On the coming weekend, do dropby to attend the Vegetarian Food & Fun Fair and Buddhist Cultural exhibition held at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, Orchard Road.

I caught a glimpse of their preparation & am impressed with their greenery concept displayed. Suddenly you enter into a peaceful, serene surrounding amidst a busy shopping area. (Well, not sure if it will be so with busy crowd starting tomorrow though but it is worth visiting)

And not to forget to visit Bright Hill Temple's free distribution book booth at a corner near the end of Food & Fun Fair stalls. You can easily find a great variety of interesting books for adults & children.

Hope to see you at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza,

Sat 10 May, 10am to 8pm,

Sun 11 May, 10am to 5pm

(Sun 8-9am Relaxation Meditiation by Venerable Sik Kwang Sheng

followed by a series of special Dharma events held throughout the day)

Cheers:-)

The Four Immeasurables

May all sentient beings - friends, relatives, enemies and strangers -
have happiness and its causes

May all sentient beings - friends, relatives, enemies and strangers -
be free from suffering and its causes

May all sentient beings - friends, relatives, enemies and strangers -
never be separated from sorrowless bliss

May all sentient beings - friends, relatives, enemies and strangers -
abide in equanimity, free of bias, attachment and anger

四无量心
愿一切众生具足乐及乐因
愿一切众生远离苦及苦因
愿一切众生不离无苦之妙乐愿一切众生永离爱憎常往平等舍

Beautiful blessings, aren't they?
Extract of summary meaning of the 4 Immeasurables from Buddhanet:
All life is interdependent. Therefore the happiness of one individual depends upon that of others. The Buddha taught the Four Immeasurables - loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy and equanimity - in order to remove ill will, cruelty, jealousy, clinging and aversion.

For more readings on details on the practice of the Four Immeaurables, you may refer to this site: bodhicitta.net.
Ven. Sangye Khadro's book : Awakening a Kind Heart and Ven. Thubten Chodron 's Working With Anger would help one to live more happily in tough situations.
(The books are for free distribution at Bright Hill Temple & Awareness place. Do pick up a copy for reading should you visit the places) :-)

May All Be Well & Happy!!!! :-)