Comics by a Venerable

I picked up this copy during my last visit to Ci Yan Xuan. They too have a free Dharma books distribution shelve outside their shop. If you do not see them at the shelve, you may be able to find a copy inside their shop near the door or simply ask the owners. ;-)This was drawn by Venerable Guo Yu based on a few Buddhist stories that illustrated/reflected on Compassion, Wisdom and importance of Discipline (that's the essence of the stories that I interpreted from my limited understanding, do let me know your reviews/comments after reading) while the theme of the last story encourages Vegetarian. Do pickup a copy when you are around Chinatown.
Cheers:-)

Series of Dharma Talk & Events

法鼓山新加坡护法会主办:

佛理开示「念佛在现代繁忙生活中的意义」
果舟法师
日期：7月15日(星期二)
时间：晚上7.30pm
地点：法鼓山新加坡护法会 100A Duxton Rd
(需报名 Tel:6735 5900)

Venerable Guo Zhou and Venerable Guo Zeng are invited by Dharma Drum Singapore for the period 17 July to 19 July 2008 to conduct
Fo San Chanting and praying session.

Brief introduction of Fo San Chanting and Praying session:
Fo San Chanting and Praying session is a Buddhist form of spiritual practice. The whole prayer session will last for three days from 9am till 9.00pm, during which the devotees will meditate, prostrate to Buddha while chanting the name of Amituo Fo (Amitabha Buddha).


法鼓山新加坡护法会首次主办佛三(念佛三天)
圣严师父僧团弟子--果舟法师与果增法师亲自带领

愿以念佛功德回向
累世冤亲 现世眷属
舍万劫之缠爱 共成佛道

九品度众生 威德无穷极
十方三世佛 阿弥陀第一

举办日期：2008年7月17日(星期四)至19日(星期六)
时间：早上9am -- 晚上9pm
地点：大悲佛教中心 (不挂单住宿)

设有祈福消灾、超荐牌位

报名地点：法鼓山新加坡护法会 (Tel:6735 5900)
法会赞助金：$30


***For the benefit of those who cannot participate full time, they have kindly allowed part-timers, however, for logistics and food preparation purposes especially if you are staying over lunch or dinner, please kindly register with the centre. ***


Cheers :-)

Series of Dharma Talk & Events

Organised by Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery
Venerable Hui Min will be conducting two Buddhist Talks at Tai Pei Buddhist Centre (2 Lavender Street):

Date: 12 July 08 (Sat)
Time: 7.30pm
Title: 人生最后的48小时 (Mandarin)

Together with other Professors of Life Engineering
Date: 13 July 08 (Sun)
Time: 1.30pm - 6pm *
Title: Brain, DNA and the Metamorphosis of Life (English)
* Need Registration with Shuang Lin Shi at Tel: 6259 6924
or for more details: http://www.culturalcompass.org/symposium08.htm

李焯芬教授
Date: 13 July 08 (Sun)
Time: 7.30pm
Title: 佛教的现代价值观(Mandarin)

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法鼓山新加坡护法会同时恭邀惠敏法师莅临会所主办:
佛法与科学漫谈：日期：7月14日(星期一)
时间：晚上7.30pm
地点：法鼓山新加坡护法会 100A Duxton Rd (需报名 Tel:6735 5900)

佛理开示「念佛在现代繁忙生活中的意义」
果舟法师
日期：7月15日(星期二)
时间：晚上7.30pm
地点：法鼓山新加坡护法会 100A Duxton Rd (需报名 Tel:6735 5900)

Venerable Guo Zhou and Venerable Guo Zeng are invited by Dharma Drum Singapore for the period 17 July to 19 July 2008 to conduct
Fo San Chanting and praying session.
Brief introduction of Fo San Chanting and Praying session:Fo San Chanting and Praying session is a Buddhist form of spiritual practice. The whole prayer session will last for three days from 9am till 9.00pm, during which the devotees will meditate, prostrate to Buddha while chanting the name of Amituo Fo (Amitabha Buddha).

法鼓山新加坡护法会首次
主办佛三(念佛三天)
圣严师父僧团弟子--果舟法师与果增法师亲自带领
愿以念佛功德回向
累世冤亲 现世眷属
舍万劫之缠爱 共成佛道

九品度众生 威德无穷极
十方三世佛 阿弥陀第一

举办日期：2008年7月17日(星期四)至19日(星期六)时间：早上9am -- 晚上9pm
地点：大悲佛教中心 (不挂单住宿)
设有祈福消灾、超荐牌位

报名地点：法鼓山新加坡护法会 (Tel:6735 5900)
法会赞助金：$30

***For the benefit of those who cannot participate full time, they have kindly allowed part-timers, however, for logistics and food preparation purposes especially if you are staying over lunch or dinner, please kindly register with the centre. ***

Cheers :-)

ENERGY Photo Exhibition

Could not help resisting the urge to share with all this interesting photo exhibition on Energy at the Central Library level 7 that I visited recently.


Besides nice pictures taken, the main theme is on "Energy production and consumption in Singapore". From the label, it is interesting to know that in 2007, residential uses accounted for just over 18% of total electricity sales as reported by Energy Market Authority.
Looking at the pictures & the information together makes factual data more receptive, I would think this is an educational exhibition worth visiting.

It is held at Central Library level 7 from 1-14 Jun 2008 10am to 9pm daily....

World Book Fair 2008

I had a quick visit to the book fair at Suntec Convention Hall #04.
This current fair has a large section on Chinese books and I was surprised to find a number of booths from different religions as well.
Near the centre, Tzu Chi Foundation has a relatively large area promoting their variety of books (for all ages) & recyclable products (I think the price of the recyclable chopstick & spoon set will really encourage one to reuse it for years :P, a good gift) by very enthusiastic volunteers. You can find display of educational information on loving earth near their cashier & to promote care for environment, they will provide you with free reusable blue bags with purchases made.

Moving to right corner, there is a COSPLAY on comic characters. There, I found one of my favourite comics: Inuyasha :-)

Near the center end, there is photo exhibition on China Sichuan Quake Disaster that really touched many...

Just near the photo exhibits, look out for this Malaysia bookshop that is promoting their local Chinese comics 哥妹俩 for kids (at only S$1) which I find quite educational. It includes easy to understand comic explaination of Chinese idioms 成语 & a main story with a theme such as respecting parents via its comic characters. It seems to be very popular in Malaysia & well, just pick up a copy to read & you will understand why...Even adults can enjoy it...

The book fair will be held until 8 Jun 08...

Simple Exercises

Sob, sob, :! Friends who recently seen me said I had gained weight... :P
Must be too much food & lack of exercise...
I must be more disciplined to resume my daily exercises
K, let me introduce my favourite simple exercise moves:
Eight Form Moving Meditation (click link for pictures & illustrations ) learnt from Dharma Drum Mountain. :-)

It is simple yet effective, some moves that you could do while watching TV (if you are not using it as meditation as it originally intended for :P)

For a lazy person like me, I only concentrate mainly on 4 moves:

The 2nd form: Neck exercise is especially good for office workers who may develop stiff necks sitting long hours before the pc.

The 1st & 3rd form : Waist & Hip rotation will help you develop a more visible/slimmer waistline if you consistently do it for a week.

For the Fifth form: Swing For me , I prefer to do away with the bending. I read from somewhere that if you swing 2000 times morning, day & night, (with firm lower part of body & relax upper part of your body) for about 5 months, you could cure many illness including certain types of cancer (disclaimer: to refer to book for actual details) .
However, I believe doing it as many times as you can afford (easily 100 times within a few minutes) helps improve your blood circulation and is good enough for maintaining a healthy body.

Nevertheless, It is best to do all 8 forms if you have time (there must be a reason for the 8 moves to be choosen) but if not, you may selectively do what you feel best for yourself. Some action is better than none....:P
(I am so sorry if I had distorted the gems behind the 8 Form Moving Meditation...)

Cheers for a healthier lifestyle:-)

心灵画展 Therapeutic Art Exhibition at Kampung Senang

I was informed about the presence of the art exhibition when I went there to replenish my stock of Funori. The exhibition included paintings & calligraphy of existing famous Chinese artists. To let you appreciate the art better, they had arranged for volunteers (generally on duty during 12-2pm but pls call the centre in advance to confirm) to help explain the history and meaning behind the art works. Personally, I think it really make a difference when explaination is provided to enhance your appreciation of the art.


I was attracted by this painting of beautiful pair of mices enjoying the fruit : Pomegranate (石榴).
An unique European style of frame is being used for this painting of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (地藏王菩萨) and one naturally feels a sense of happiness or devotedness before the painting.

This painting of green flowers: Peony (绿牡丹) gives the audience a very soothing pleasant feeling & one naturally relaxes before it.

The Art Exhibition is held at its Aljunied centre : 10 am to 6 pm.

Blk 106, Aljunied Crescent, #01-205, S'pore 380106. (HDB block near Aljunied MRT). Tel: 6749 8509

Most paintings are available for sale as donation to Kampung Senang.

If you come for their 1st June Charity Carnival, do visit their Art exhibition:-)

or if you want to have an artistic lunch, you may come by during lunch hours to enjoy their healthy organic brown rice set & appreciate the art pieces thereafter.:-)

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

Cheers :-)