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    May 29

    虚云法师衣钵 与 唐朝珍贵观音石雕 展览

    佛教艺术博物展出 虚云法音石

      潘星华 采访

    载自:联合早报  http://www.zaobao.com/sp/sp070528_520.html

     

    念虚云法,本地第一所佛教艺术博物内学堂从虚云法的弟子,居香港的一照法借来虚云法的百衲衣和盂,在展出。

      百衲衣和盂象征衣钵传人。展会同将展出虚云法的一封信、本地多元艺术瑞献虚云法师绘画的彩墨像,8件罕的唐代不同坐姿和手音石雕。

      展“虚云法与唐朝珍贵观音石雕展”,从今天至614行,学生集体入

      内学堂堂主云惟庆说,世界各地成千上万的佛教徒都会典,念佛陀的生、成道及涅槃。佛陀引着、善心、行善、弃私己,以便免除没完没了的痛和苦痛,着快和怜的日子。

      他,在个特殊的日,佛教徒会起一位近代佛陀大的追随者—虚云法。他生于1840826日,于19591013寂。在世120年,他苦行求道,激励着佛教徒信受奉行。

      云惟庆说:“音慈悲为怀,参观这8件石雕,能感染音的慈悲心,同佛教艺术的高雅和美妙。”

      了鼓励新加坡学校组织学生参,学生免集体入,星期六和星期天来参能由云惟庆亲自以英语讲解。预约

      内学堂地址是广民路235号,电话63720189时间天上午10至下午5。入券成人5元,少年3元(8以下孩童谢绝

     

     

    May 25

    Dro-phenling programmes

    A series of Saka Dawa auspicious events at Drophenling from 26 May till 20 June, including the teachings of H.H. Dagyab Kyabgoen Rinpoche.
    渡悲林:5月26日至6月20日,一系列的吉祥消灾活动,包括尊贵的差雅仁波切的灌顶和佛法开示,6月20日将有两个小时的佛学问答,为您解答一切佛法疑问!
     
    Details pls check the link below 详情请浏览以下网站:
     
     
    May 17

    Saga Dawa Month for May 2007/ 5月份的几个吉祥日

    Saga Dawa month - Special Buddha days for practice

    Saga Dawa 

    Effect of actions x 100,000 times during the whole month (from May 17th until June 15th, 2007)

    Effect of actions x 10 million times on Vesak Day, 31 May.

     

    Saga Dawa Düchen: the 15th of the 4th month, Buddha Shakyamuni's Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana are celebrated. He was born in Lumbini (current-day Nepal) became enlightened in Bodhgaya (India) and entered parinirvana ("passed away") in Kushinagar (India).

    There are four major Special Buddha days or "Festivals" (düchen) in a year which relate to the life of Buddha Shakyamuni. During these days, it is said that the effects of positive or negative actions are multiplied 10 million times (some said 100 million times), so practice is strongly advised.

    May 2007

     

     Saka Dawa month - special month for practice

    23

    Lord Buddha's conception, Precepts

    24

    8

    Precepts, Medicine Buddha, Tara, Mahakala puja

    26

    10

    Tsog

    30

    14

    Sojong

    31

    15

    Special Buddha day: Saka Dawa: Lord Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Paranirvana acc. Tibetan Tradition, Precepts, Vesak  in Cambodia, China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Tibet and Vietnam

     

    Saga Dawa extends from May 17th until June 15th, 2007, in the current Female Fire Pig Year 2134 of the Tibetan Calendar. Tibetan months begin one day after a new moon, and end with the following new moon.

    2007年佛陀四大殊勝節日

    佛陀誕生日、成道日及涅槃日: 2007530 日~61  

    5   20    星期日     文殊師利菩薩聖誕日(顯教記載)

    注意:  佛誕日      (藏傳記載:釋迦牟尼佛誕日,此日若行廣大善業、功德無量)

    5 23      星期三          藏傳釋迦牟尼佛佛誕日 (此日若行廣大善業、功德無量)

    5    24    星期四    顯教釋迦牟尼佛聖誕日、藥師佛薈供日、釋迦牟尼佛吉祥日、煙供火供吉祥日

    5 25   星期五     護法會集日

    5 26   星期六     蓮花生大士薈供日、供養龍王日

    5  28   星期一     薩迦派金剛持丹巴仁波切圓寂日

    5  29      星期二     飛幡日(此日不可掛放天馬)

    5 30     星期三     密勒日巴薈供日、十一面千手千眼觀音吉祥日、布薩誦戒日、供龍王日

    5 31      星期四     釋迦文佛成道日( 顯教記載)、釋迦牟尼佛出生 -成佛-涅槃日 (藏傳記載此三日為同一天,此日若行廣大善業 、功德無量) 噶陀傳承開山初祖-噶當巴德協圓寂日、阿彌陀佛 薈供日、釋迦牟尼佛吉祥日、煙供火 供吉祥日

     

    May 12

    Last minute changes: Palyul Nyingma puja on 12 May

    CHOD PUJA
    (12 May 2007)
     
    Venue: Palyul Nyingma Buddhist Association
    Time : 7.30 pm, Saturday
     
    ** Please be advised that Dakini Puja, which falls on 12/05/2007 has been replaced by Chod Puja on the same day. Please take note of the changes. **
     
    This is a powerful ceremony in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and is intended to dispel negative forces whose presence are indicated by incurable dieases, cancers, mental illness, depression, sickness and other personal problems as well as removing visible and invisible obstacles. The Chod rites aimed at first invoking through wrath then liberating through compassion all negativities that causes diseases, accidents and all non-conducive conditions. The ritual is a great benefit to both the living and deceased.
     
    You are welcome to sit in during the prayers by Khenpos and Lamas to receive the blessing. Contribution for this puja is available at S$10 per person or S$30 per family. Due to last minutes changes in program, for those who wish to register for this puja, please come down to our centre to make your cash payment to avoid delay in receiving your contribution.
     
    Thank you.


    Best Regards,
    Shiyun
     
    Palyul Nyingma Buddhist Association
    721 Geylang Road, Singapore 389 632
    Tel : (+65) 6742 9261

    International Buddhist Film Festival

    International Buddhist Film Festival screening in Singapore official site: http://www.asianbuddhistfilmfest.org/
     
    The following 11 movies & documentaries to screen at Lido cinema from 17 -20 May 2007,
     
    1) Showers
    2) The Cup
    3) Travellers and Magicians
    4) King of the Hill
    5) Words of My Perfect Teacher
    6) The Simpsons
    7) Compassion in Exile: The Life of H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama (documentary tiltle listed in their flyer)
    8) Buddha's Lost Children
    9) Enlightenment Guaranteed
    10) How to Cook Your Life
    11) Talk by Ajahn Brahm
    May 03

    HHDL essay to Newsweek

    "........the circle of people who can grasp and practise the whole corpus of the Buddha's teachings is limited even in the Land of Snows, which today is in a state of crisis......
    the brunt of the responsibility therefore is on the ecumenical ( "Ri-May" ) religious centers and their subsidiary colleges in exile...... "
     
    -- His Holiness the Dalai Lama
     
     
    The Path to Enlightenment
     
    With the right attitude, any journey to a sacred place becomes a pilgrimage,
    writes the Dalai Lama in an exclusive essay for NEWSWEEK. 
     
    Web-Exclusive Commentary
     
    By The Dalai Lama
     
    Newsweek 
    April 21, 2007 -
     
     
    Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, has long been a major object
    of pilgrimage. Even today, people from the farthest reaches of Tibet try to
    pay a visit at least once in their lives. Often they undertake the journey
    on foot, even barefoot. Some especially hardy pilgrims prostrate themselves,
    pressing their body full-length upon the ground along the entire length of
    their route. Once they reach the city, they often do not even stop to have a
    cup of tea until they have been to the Jokhang, the main cathedral, to pay
    their respects before the image of the Buddha, the Jowo Rinpoche.
     
     
    Pilgrimages are a part of nearly every religion. The faithful set out in
    hopes of finding virtue and gaining merit. Among Buddhists, they visit
    places where a spiritual master once spent time meditating. His presence
    makes the place seem somehow blessed or charged, as if there is some kind of
    electricity around it. Pilgrims come to feel these mysterious vibrations.
    They try to share in the visions of the master. Along their road, they
    undertake hardship with no thought of material reward. Their every step,
    every movement, becomes filled with a sense of spiritual progress. Many
    intensify the sense of hardship along the way by going barefoot, or reciting
    prayers or mantras, and so increase the spiritual merit they gain.
     
      
    We Buddhists believe that merit is accumulated when you take part in
    something religious, with discipline and faith, because in doing so you
    shape a proper attitude within. With the right attitude, any journey to a
    sacred place becomes a pilgrimage. In our tradition, the Buddha advised that
    in times to come people interested in his teachings should be told about the
    places associated with the major events of his life. His purpose was not to
    ensure the aggrandizement of the person of the Buddha, but rather the
    welfare of his followers. We believe that expressing respect and admiration
    for the qualities of the Buddha-by making offerings or undertaking a
    pilgrimage-contribu tes to our own spiritual progress.
     
      
    There is a strong nomadic strain in the Tibetans, which lends itself to the
    rigors of pilgrimage. Our land itself is a source of spiritual inspiration,
    not only because of the profusion of temples and monasteries, but because we
    regard even the physical features of the land as sacred. Mount Kailash in
    western Tibet is especially famous. Buddhists revere it as the sacred
    location of the meditational deity Chakrasamvara. For Hindus, it is the
    abode of the deities Shiva and Parvati. Jains and Sikhs have their own
    special associations with it. Even for those without a specific faith, the
    mountain's physical form and color make it a natural symbol of purity.
      
     
    For Tibetans, India is also a holy land. It was the birthplace of the
    founder of Buddhist culture and the source of the wisdom brought to our
    mountains hundreds of years ago by Indian saints and seers. My first
    opportunity to pay my respects there came in 1956, when I was invited to
    attend celebrations of the 2,500th anniversary of the Buddha's birth. I was
    overjoyed. I was to have a chance to visit Bodhgaya, the place that, like
    every Buddhist, I associated with the highest achievements of the spiritual
    path, the Buddha's attainment of perfect enlightenment.
      
     
    When I finally stood in the presence of the seat of enlightenment, I was
    profoundly moved. Reflecting on Shakyamuni Buddha's great accomplishment in
    this place, I also could not fail to remember his overwhelming kindness to
    all sentient beings. Not only did he achieve perfection himself, but also he
    revealed that each of us has the potential to do so, too. I believed then,
    as I do now, that the teachings of the Buddha could lead not only to inner
    peace in the lives of individuals, but also to peace between nations. At
    Bodhgaya, as at other Buddhist sites, I was also filled with admiration for
    the masterpieces of Indian religious art, expressions of creative genius and
    profound faith. I was reminded that sectarianism and communal conflict have
    in the past harmed this great heritage. Yet ultimately, India's underlying
    spirit of tolerance and religious freedom has always restored peace and
    calm.
      
     
    During that first visit to India, I also made a pilgrimage to Rajghat on the
    banks of the Yamuna River, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. It is a calm
    and beautiful spot and I felt very grateful to be there, the guest of a
    people who, like mine, had endured foreign domination. I was grateful, too,
    to be in the country that had adopted Ahimsa, the Mahatma's doctrine of
    nonviolence. As I stood praying, I experienced simultaneously great sadness
    at not being able to meet Gandhi in person and great joy at the magnificent
    example of his life. He was a man who put his belief in altruism and
    nonviolence above any personal considerations. I was convinced that his
    devotion to the cause of nonviolence was the only way to conduct politics.
     
     
    Essentially, all religions teach us to discipline and transform ourselves so
    that we can achieve inner peace and a kind heart. Yet today, in different
    parts of the world, we see the flames of conflict being fanned in the name
    of religion. People take up arms in the name of religion only because they
    are too narrow-minded to grasp the true meaning of their respective faiths.
      
     
    I firmly believe we can take steps to help nurture understanding and harmony
    among religions, and thus promote peace and security. One of the important
    ways of doing this is to encourage contacts among the faiths, perhaps by
    visiting others' places of pilgrimage. If possible, they can pray together;
    if not, they can just sit in silent meditation. Pilgrimages like this are an
    immensely valuable and deep experience. On one occasion, for example, I
    visited Lourdes, in southern France, not as a tourist but as a pilgrim. I
    drank the holy water, stood in front of Mary's statue and thought that here,
    in this place, millions of people find blessing or tranquility on this spot.
    As I looked at the statue of Mary, a deep feeling of admiration and
    appreciation for Christianity rose within me, simply because it provides so
    much benefit to millions of people. Christianity may have a different
    philosophy, but the practical value of the help and benefit it offers is
    quite clear.
      
     
    It was in this spirit that, in 1993, I went to Jerusalem, a site holy to
    three of the world's great religions. I went to the Wailing Wall with Jewish
    friends. I visited Christian places and prayed with Christian friends, and
    then I visited the Mount Rock, the holy place of our Muslim friends and
    prayed with them. I have also paid visits to various Hindu, Islamic, Jain
    and Sikh shrines and places holy to Zoroastrians both in India and abroad.
    Sometimes we prayed together and sometimes meditated together in silence.
      
     
    More recently, I joined Christian and Buddhist leaders in a pilgrimage of
    prayers, meditation and dialogue at Bodhgaya. Each morning under the Bodhi
    Tree, we all sat together and meditated. Since the Buddha came more than
    2,500 years ago, and since Jesus Christ came almost 2,000 years ago, I think
    that this was the first time such a meeting had taken place.
     
      
    There is one place that I have long wished to visit, but my wish has yet to
    be fulfilled. The Five Peaked Mountain or Wu T'ai Shan in China is renowned
    for its association with Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. My
    predecessor, the 13th Dalai Lama, was able to pay his respects there and,
    since my first trip to China in 1954, I have cherished the hope that I might
    follow in his footsteps. At that time, the Chinese authorities deflected my
    request, saying that the roads were impassable. I am sure the route is clear
    today.
      
     
    During the ongoing discussions we have had with Chinese authorities
    concerning Tibetan autonomy, my envoys have reiterated my wish to visit.
    There are many sacred places in China, a country where Buddhism long
    flourished. I would like to visit some of them. And at the same time, while
    I am there, I hope to be able to see for myself the changes and developments
    that have taken place in the People's Republic of China.

    Ontrul Rinpoche & Kehpo Tsering Dorje activities

    1st notice:
    Phowa and Mahamudra Retreat - Drikung Ontrul Rinpoche

         Date: 25 May 2007 - 1 June 2007

         Registration Required. Retreat package available.
         Venue: Katong Hostel Auditorium

    Details: http://www.casotac.com/

     

    2nd Notice:

    Khenpo Tsering Dorje of the Palyul Nyingma

    is giving empowerments & teachings in S'pore from 6 - 16 June 2007

    Registration for the teachings IS required.

    Registration for the empowerments is NOT required.

    The Programme
     
    Empowerments of the Outer and Inner Guru Padmasambhava
    ( "Assemblage of Awareness-Holders" )
    6 June 2007
    7:30 to 10 pm
     
    Empowerment of the Eight Great Herukas and / or the Wrathful Guru Takhyung Barwa
    7 June 2007
    7:30 pm to 10 pm
     
     
    Transmission of the complete preliminary practices of the Longchen Nyingthig & 
    Teaching on the practice of the Wrathful Guru Takhyung Barwa
    8 June
    7:30 pm to 10 pm
     
    9 June
    6 pm to 10 pm
     
    10 June
    6 pm to 10 pm
     
    11 June
    7:30 pm to 10 pm
     
    Teaching on the practice of the Outer and Inner Guru Padmasambhava
    ( "Assemblage of Awareness-Holders" )
    13 June 2007
    7:30 to 10 pm
     
    14 June 2007
    7:30 pm to 10 pm
     
    16 June
    6 pm to 10 pm  
     
    The venue to be advised soonest upon confirmation ( !! )

    Details: http://www.casotac.com/

     

    May 01

    H.E. Garchen Rinpoche's teaching program and initiations

    Teaching Program of H.E. Garchen Rinpoche 2007
    (English & Chinese Translation provided)
     
    Venue:
    Singapore Buddhist Federation
     
     
     5 May (Sat)
     
    3.30pm-5.30pm
    Eight Medicine Buddha  (Teaching and Puja) 
     
    7.30pm-9.30pm
    Eight Medicine Buddha Empowerment
    Light offering
    ($5 per light)
     
    6 May (Sun)
     
    3.30pm-5.30pm
    Achi Chokyi Drolma 
     The Great Protector of the Dharma 
    (Teaching and Puja) 
     
    7.30pm-9.30pm
    Amitabha Empowerment
    Light offering
    ($5 per light)
     
    8 May (Tue)
     
    7.30pm-9.30pm
    Guru Rinpoche  
      (Teaching and Empowerment)
     
     
    ***************************
     
    Venue:
    Bay View Hotel,
    4th floor Function Room
     
     7 May (Mon)
     
    7.30pm-9.30pm
    Teachings on "Songs of Milarepa"
     
    9 May (Wed)
     
    7.30pm-9.30pm
    Teachings on "Songs of Milarepa"
     
     
    ***************************
     
     
    Organizer:
    Drigung Phende Ling
      
    For enquiries:
    9817 5364 / 9325 8710
     
    Support the Event:
    We appeal for your help to contribute to
    Rinpoche & Lama's air tickets, lodging, meals,
    event venue rental cost, puja offerings etc,
    Your generosity in aid to this event would be greatly appreciated.
     
    How to get there:
    Singapore Buddhist Federation
    375 Race Course Road
    Walking distance from Farrer Park MRT (NE8)
    for bus service pls refer to the attached map
     
    Bay View Hotel
    30 Bencoolen Street
    Walking distance from Dhoby Ghaut MRT (NS24)
    map attached
     
     
    A Brief Biography of His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche

    His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche is a Drikung Kagyu lama who was known in the thirteenth century as the Siddha Gar Chodingpa, a heart disciple of Kyobpa Jigten Sumgon, founder of the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. In ancient India, he had incarnated as Mahasiddha Aryadeva, the lotus-born disciple of the great Nagarjuna. In the seventh century, he was known as Lonpo Gar, the minister of the Tibetan Dharma King Songsten Gampo.
     
    Garchen Rinpoche was recognized and enthroned in eastern Tibet by the former Drikung Kyabgon Zhiwe Lodro. When he was seven, he was brought to Lho Miyal Monastery, which he administered from the age of eleven. Studying and practicing under the direction of the Siddha Chime Dorje, Garchen Rinpoche received vast and profound instructions on the preliminary practices (ng�ndro), the fivefold practice of Mahamudra and the six yogas of Naropa.

    In 1957, he was put into prison for labour reform together with many other Rinpoches. During the period of labour reform, there was once a famine. Due to the lack of food, each person was only given a small piece of steamed bread each day.  Many people died of starvation.  Rinpoche could not bear to witness all this suffering. He gave away all his food to others. He did not eat anything for two or three weeks. During the 20 years of labour reform, he practised diligently, without lying down at night.  He survived two near-death experiences, due to the blessings of the Dharma protectors. Although he had gone through such tormenting experiences, he does not have any hatred. Instead, he often says "I am deeply indebted to the Chinese. Without them, without suffering, I would only be a rough person who is full of jealousy and defilements and who does not know how to medi tate or practise the Dharma." Rinpoche's compassion and wisdom are truly great.
     
    Drubwang Rinpoche has revealed that Garchen Rinpoche's accomplishment in Mahamudra has gone beyond the level of "One-Taste Yoga".
     
    Garchen Rinpoche's teachings are concise and directed at helping us to understand our true nature. Rinpoche is very considerate and humble to all people regardless of position, age or gender. He is extraordinary in this age of degeneration.
     
    Garchen Rinpoche is known for his vast realization, as well as for his great kindness.
     
    April 25

    The Dalai Lama Sept Teaching Tour for you !

    The Dalai Lama Teaching Tour 2007 

     Especially for the people of Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand  & Philippines

    What is the Dalai Lama Teaching Tour about?

    Out of his great compassion, His Holiness The Dalai Lama agreed to offer 3 days of teachings in his Namgyal Monastery in McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala, India, to people from countries in the region he is unable to visit.

    The Dalai Lama Teaching Tour was set up to facilitate people of all faiths and cultures an opportunity to meet and receive these inaugural teachings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

    Who are we?

    • The Dalai Lama Teaching Tour is a legal entity registered in Singapore.

    • We operate as a non-profit organization with no administrative or

    operational overheads and no interest in canvassing for funds.

    Sua Ee Jong

    Assistant

    Jinpa

    Advisor

    Singapore Malaysia Indonesia Thailand Philippines

    Tara Melwani

    Regional Director

     

    Who may come?

    • For anyone

    – In good physical and mental health

    – Including ordained monks and nuns

    – Children above the age of 6 years old

    • Citizens and permanent residents of

    – Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines

    • Translations provided

    – For English & Chinese Language via FM radio

    – Other language translations upon group request

    Dorje Shugden practitioners are not allowed.

    (See: www.dalailama.com)

     

    Why are these teachings by His Holiness so

    special?

    • His Holiness has specially chosen to teach a treasured

    text for our region and this is a good opportunity for you to

    hear His Holiness in person.

    • Seating priority will be given to you, the people from this

    region.

    • Seating rotation plan that allows everyone on this tour an

    opportunity to sit as close to His Holiness as possible.

     

    When?

    3-5 September 2007

    Travel dates 1 - 6 September 2007

    Where?

    McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala, India

    What will His Holiness be teaching?

    1. Master Nagarjuna’s commentary on Bodhicitta

    2. Chenrezig (Guan Yin) Initiation

     

    What is Master Nagajuna’s commentary on Bodhicitta?

    In order to become a Buddha, it is necessary to develop the mind of enlightenment* (bodhicitta). There

    are two types of bodhicitta - ultimate and conventional.

    We all know from personal experience that what we deeply aspire to gain is happiness and what we try to

    avoid is suffering. Yet our thoughts and actions only lead us to more suffering, dissatisfaction and no

    lasting happiness.

    To the lasting joy and happiness that we seek. This must surely mean we are operating within the

    framework of ignorance. If that’s the case, we need to uproot the cause of our problems – ignorance and

    the other counter productive emotions such as anger, jealousy etc.

    The way to do this is to develop

    ultimate bodhicitta - the realization of emptiness which is the

    understanding that we ourselves and everything that exists do so by depending on other factors. Nothing

    exists inherently or independent of other factors.

    Just as a bird needs two wings to fly, in order to become a Buddha, ultimate bodhicitta must be conjoined

    with the

    conventional bodhicitta - the altruistic intention to achieve the state of full enlightenment for

    the benefit of all sentient beings.

    His Holiness’s teachings will be based on the Commentary on Bodhicitta (Jang.Chub Sem.Drel) by

    Nagarjuna which contains the explanation of these two types of bodhicitta.

    * A mind totally free from suffering

    Travel Itinerary - Total 5 nights stay

    Sat 1 Sept Depart for Dharamsala via New Delhi

    Sun 2 Rest and briefing

    Mon 3 Teachings

    Tue 4 Teachings

    Wed 5 Initiation, Q&A (To be confirmed), photo session

    Thu 6 Depart for home via New Delhi

    Programme

    (Subject to change by His Holiness’s office)

    Sun 2nd Sept 2007

    4.00 pm Orientation (required)

    Issue of security passes, briefing, seating, logistics

    Meet at the gates of Namgyal monastery

    (Walking distance from most

    hotels & guest houses in McLeod Ganj)

    6.30 pm Free and easy

    Mon 3rd & Tue 4th Sept 2007

    07.45 - 08.45 am Vegetarian buffet breakfast @ Namgyal Monastery

    08.45 am All to be seated in Chenrezig Hall

    09.00 - 11.30 am Teachings by His Holiness

    11.30 - 1.15 pm Vegetarian buffet lunch

    1.15 pm Back to seat

    (please be punctual)

    1.30 - 3.30 pm Teachings by His Holiness

    After 3.30 pm Free and easy

     

    Wed 5th Sept 2007

    07.45 - 08.45 am Vegetarian buffet breakfast @ Namgyal Monastery

    09.00 - 11.30 am Chenrezig Initiation in Chenrezig Hall

    11.30 - 1.15 pm Vegetarian buffet lunch

    1.15 pm Back to seat

    (please be punctual)

    1.30 - 2.30 pm Q&A with His Holiness

    (To be confirmed)

    2.30 - 4.30pm Photo session with His Holiness

    Evening Free and easy

    Thu 6th Sept 2007

    Depart for home via New Delhi

    I am very interested. What do I do next?

    There are 3 options

    1. For individuals, temples and organizations choosing to book a package

    through our regional appointed travel agents

    2. For temples and organizations choosing to organize their own group

    package with their selected travel agent

    3. For free independant travelers

    For options 2 & 3 a required S$150 registration fee per person is to be made

    payable to The Dalai Lama Teaching Tour to cover the costs for:

    Security pass (no entry will be permitted into the priority seating area without them)

    3 days vegetarian breakfast and lunch buffet at Namgyal monastery

    (non spicy, without garlic and onions)

    Text for the teaching being taught and prayer book

    Tea and bread during teachings

    Customary offering expenses for the teaching

    Misc expenses

    Please note that all security passes will only be issued in Dharamsala.

    Option 1 - For individuals, temples and organizations choosing to

    book a package through our regional appointed travel

    agents

    Step 1

    Contact our local appointed travel agent/s to find out your preferred package price according to

    airline and accommodation. Your package price will include the required S$150 registration fee

    per person.

    Step 2

    Download the HHDLTeaching Tour registration form from our website

    www.dalailama.com.sg

    or call our local travel agent to have it sent to you.

    Step 3

    Check with the above regarding submission of the following:

    1. Passport (Visa form if an Indian visa is required)

    2. 2 passport sized photos (4 passport sized photos if you require an Indian visa)

    3. HHDL Teaching Tour registration form

    4. A photocopy of your front page of passport and proof of permanent residency (if

    applicable)

    5. Cheque payment for the full amount.

    You are advised to take the necessary vaccinations and arrange your own travel insurance

    .

    Option 2

    -
    For temples and organizations choosing to organize their own

    group package with their selected travel agent

    Step 1

    Download the HHDL Teaching Tour registration form from our website

    www.dalailama.com.sg or

    call our local travel agent to have it sent to you.

    Step 2

    Ensure that each member submits the following and consolidate your group’s registration to be posted

    to The Dalai Lama Teaching Tour in Singapore.

    1. A photocopy of your front page of passport and proof of permanent residency (if applicable)

    2. 2 passport sized photos

    3. HHDL Teaching Tour registration form

    4. Cheque payment for the consolidated group made payable in Singapore dollars to THE DALAI

    LAMA TEACHING TOUR. (registration fee is S$150 per person)

    A reminder to ensure that all members in your group have a valid Indian visa and validity of your passport should be more

    than six months from the time of travel.

    You are advised to take the necessary vaccinations and arrange your own travel insurance.

    Option 3 - For free and independent travelers

    Step 1

    Download the HHDL Teaching Tour registration form from our website

    www.dalailama.com.sg or

    call our local appointed travel agent to have it sent to you. Our local appointed travel agents are able to

    customize your itinerary.

    Step 2

    Post to The Dalai Lama Teaching Tour, Singapore, the following:

    1. A photocopy of your front page of passport and proof of permanent residency (if applicable)

    2. 2 passport sized photos

    3. HHDL Teaching Tour registration form

    4. Cheque payment made payable in Singapore dollars to THE DALAI LAMA TEACHING TOUR.

    (registration fee is S$150 per person)

    A reminder to ensure you have a valid Indian visa.

    You are advised to take the necessary vaccinations and arrange your own travel insurance.

    Registration

    Registration opens 1st May 2007

    Registration closes 15th July 2007

    It is important that you book early because it is peak travel season in India.

    CONTACTS

    Singapore

    Organizer

    The Dalai Lama Teaching Tour

    10 Genting Lane #11-00

    Jay Gee Melwani House

    Singapore 349583

    Tel: +65 68480503 Tara (English)

    Tel: +65 67447092 Ee Jong

    (Eng/Mandarin)

    Tel: +65 91089031 Jinpa (Mandarin)

    Email: info@dalailama.com.sg

    Website: www.dalailama.com.sg

    Local appointed travel agents

    1) C&E Holidays Pte Ltd

    No 1 Jalan Berseh #02-28

    New World Centre

    Singapore 209037

    Tel: +65 64911027

    Contact: Patrick Tay

    Email: patricktay@cneholidays.com

    www.cneholidays.com

    Itinerary available on website

    2) Diners World Travel

    7500A Beach Road #31-308

    The Plaza

    Singapore 199591

    Contact: Iris Seah or Fenny Suryati

    Tel:+65 62920802

    Email: iris.seah@dinerstravel.com.sg

    fenny.suryati@dinerstravel.com.sg

    CONTACTS

    Malaysia

    Local appointed travel agents:

    1) Diners World Travel, KL

    Tel: Contact:

    Email:

    2) Forerank Travel Sdn Bhd

    5 Jalan Murai Dua, Batu Kompleks

    Batu Tinggi, Jalan Ipoh

    51100 Kuala Lumpur

    Tel: +603 62579355 Contact: P.A Beh

    Email: sales@forerank.com

    3) Air-tour Express Sdn Bhd

    59 Jalan Kuning, Taman Pelangi

    80400 Jonor Bahru

    Tel: +019 777 7387 Contact: TS Low

    Email: airtourjb@po.jaring.my

    Indonesia

    Local appointed travel agent

    1) Diners World Travel

    Tel: Contact:

    Email:

    2) Lisa Tours & Travels

    Hotel Grenalia, Jl Cikini Raya No: 46

    Jakarta 10330, Indonesia

    Tel: 6221 3928372 • 3928358

    Contact: Mr Khalid

    Email: lisatours@yahoo.com

     

    Dedication of merit

    " By this merit may I obtain omniscience

    And vanquish the enemy of wrongdoing

    Then from the stormy waves of

    birth, old age, sickness and death

    From the ocean of becoming

    may I free all beings."

    ~ His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

    Photo credit: SANDRA GALISTAN

    CONTACTS

    Thailand

    Local appointed travel agent

    1) Diners World Travel

    Tel:

    Email:

    Contact person

    2) ST Deluxe Tour Co. Ltd

    175-177 BUI Tower 2

    nd Floor Room 1

    Suriwongse Road , Suriwongse,

    Bangrak, Bangkok 10500

    Contact: Mr Surasak Boonyanankj

    Mobile : 01-1700007

    Email: surrasaksha@hotmail.com

    Philippines

    Local appointed travel agent

    1) Diners World Travel

    Tel:

    Email:

    Contact person:

     

    This Week On 本周好料

    2 Events:   
     
    1) Ganor Rinpoche giving 4 Highest Yoga Tantra Initiations and 1 Blessing Puja
    2) Professor Cheng Chen Huang workshop on "The Practice of Wisdom & Compassion of Guan Yin"
     
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    The Great Terton - Ganor Rinpoche Dharma Programme in Singapore

         Date: 25 April 2007 - 28 April 2007
         Venue:
    Katong Hostel Auditorium

    For Serious Nyingmapa Practitioners and those who are ready

    25 April: Empowerment of the Vajrakilaya of "Great Dispelling?" (730pm - 10pm)

    26 April: Great Puja of the Vajrakilaya of "Great Dispelling"  (1pm - 5pm) (This is one of the most sacred pujas of Tibet that is specially commissioned by HH the Dalai Lama and Kyabje Penor Rinpoche that is supreme in effectively removing all obstacles and fulfilling all worldly and spiritual aims.)

    26 April: Empowerment of the Most Wrathful Achik Chokyi Drolma  (730pm - 10pm)

    27 April: Empowerment of Takhyung Barwa (730pm - 10pm)

    28 April: Empowerment of Longchen Nyingthig Protectors (730pm - 10pm)

    The complete practice-text of Takhyung Barwa and the Longchen Nyingthig Protector offerings are available to serious students upon requests. The "suggested offering" for each precious text is S$25/-.

       Details: http://www.casotac.com/CASonline%20Articles/06042007_4.html

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    Workshop:

    The Practice of Wisdom and Compassion of Guan Yin

    including chanting Mantra of Great Compassion and meditation

    Instructor:Professor Cheng Chen Huang
    Offering: S$60/-
    Time: 28/4/07-29/4/07 (9.30am to 5.00pm)
    Venue : Awareness Place (Well-being) Block 231,
    Bain Street, #03-39 Bras Basah Complex, S180231
    Enquiry/Booking: SEMD@kmspks.org
     

    April 23

    华语讲座:唯识与净土

    主办 Organization

    净土梵音 & 大悲佛教中心

    日期 Date

    22/4/2007 – 23/4/2007 (Sun – Mon)

    弘法 Activities

    净界法师佛学讲座:唯识与净土

    时间 Times

    8pm – 10pm

    地点 Venue

    大悲佛教中心 1楼大礼堂

    询问 Contact

    62974747

    April 19

    7 Essential Points of True Dharma Practices

    7 Essential Points of True Dharma Practices

    --- By H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

    1.

    Do not forget Lama; Pray to him and supplicate him at all times.

    勿忘上师,时时祈请。

    2.

    Do not let your mind be distracted; Watch your mind essence.

    勿随妄念,善观自心。

    3.

    Do not forget death; Persist diligently in Dharma practice.

    勿忘死亡,坚持佛法。

    4.

    Do not forget sentient beings; With compassion, dedicate merits to them.

    勿忘众生,慈心迴向。

    5.

    Those who are practicing in the mountain solitude, determine again and again the

    impermanence, renunciation & compassion.

    予山中静处持修者,当一再生起坚定的无常心,出离心与慈悲心。

    6.

    Be mindful that your mind is inseparable with the Guru’s mind.

    当秉持正念,自心与上师心无二无别。

    7. It is important to dedicate the root of virtue for the benefit of sentient beings.

    当秉持善业根本,迴向利益一切众生。

    Ganor Rinpoche: Dharma Programmes (April) in Singapore

    The Great Terton - Ganor Rinpoche Dharma Programme in Singapore

         Date: 25 April 2007 - 28 April 2007
         Venue:
    Katong Hostel Auditorium

    For Serious Nyingmapa Practitioners and those who are ready: 

    25 April: Empowerment of the Vajrakilaya of "Great Dispelling?"

    26 April: Empowerment of the Most Wrathful Achik Chokyi Drolma

    27 April: Empowerment of Takhyung Barwa

    28 April: Empowerment of Longchen Nyingthig Protectors - Ekajati, Rahula, Dorje Legpa and Maning Mahakala

    The complete practice-text of Takhyung Barwa and the Longchen Nyingthig Protector offerings are available to serious students upon requests. The "suggested offering" for each precious text is S$25/-.

       Details: http://www.casotac.com/CASonline%20Articles/06042007_4.html

     

    Workshop: The Practice of Wisdom and Compassion of Guan Yin

    Workshop:

    The Practice of Wisdom and Compassion of Guan Yin
    including chanting Mantra of Great Compassion and meditation

    Instructor:Professor Cheng Chen Huang
    Offering: S$60/-
    Time: 28/4/07-29/4/07 (9.30am to 5.00pm)
    Venue : Awareness Place (Well-being) Block 231,
    Bain Street, #03-39 Bras Basah Complex, S180231
    Enquiry/Booking: SEMD@kmspks.org
     
    Details:

    The Practice of Wisdom and Compassion of Guan Yin

    The three pillars of Mahayana Buddhism are the inter-twined wisdom of emptiness, great

    compassion, and infinite skillful means. The Guan Yin practice is no exception.

    The Guan Yin practice of wisdom: Meditating on the emptiness of sound by directing

    attention inward to realize the emptiness of sound, hearing organ, hearing consciousness,

    and illusory mind. Finally, one’s naked Buddha nature will reveal automatically.

    The Guan Yin practice compassion: Reciting the Great Compassion Dharani will develop one’s

    enlightened mind and show great compassion to all beings and whole universe.


    April 18

    鄭振煌教授讲座:三乘佛法之间的相似处与差别

    华语讲座:乘佛法之间的相似处与差别

    主讲: 鄭振煌教授
    日期: 2007 年 5月1日 (农历 三月十五日)星期二(劳动节)
    时间:上午十点正至十一时三十分
    地点: 光明山普觉禅寺 万佛塔二楼,入场免费

    详情

    三乘佛法之

    的相似与差

    三乘指南傳、漢傳和藏傳。後二者可合稱北傳。

    三乘佛法之間的相似處

    1.

    佛:皆以釋迦牟尼佛為本師。

    2.

    法:皆以四聖諦、八正道、十二因緣、三十七道品為解脫生死輪迴的基本教法。

    3.

    僧:皆有沙彌、沙彌尼、比丘。

    4.

    戒:別解脫戒大體相同。

    5. 定:皆有四禪八定。

    6.

    慧:皆有三法印。

    7.

    經:南傳的五部尼柯耶,大體上與北傳的四阿含相同。

    8.

    律:皆以上座部律為主。

    9.

    論:皆有阿毘達磨俱舍等論。

    三乘佛法之間的差別

    1.

    佛:除本師釋迦牟尼佛之外,北傳更皈敬十方三世及菩薩。南傳只有法身佛,北傳更有報身佛、應化身佛。

    2.

    法:除人天乘、聲聞乘、緣覺乘之外,北傳更有菩薩乘、佛乘法;藏傳修行更以密法為主。

    3.

    僧:漢傳另有比丘尼。

    4.

    戒:除別解脫戒之外,北傳更有菩薩戒,藏傳又有三昧耶戒。

    5.

    定:除四禪八定之外,北傳更強調定慧不二的無量三昧。

    6.

    慧:除三法印之外,北傳更強調緣起性空的實相印和佛性智慧。

    7.

    經:南傳有九部經,北傳有十二部經,藏傳更有密藏。

    8.

    律:除上座部律之外,藏傳更有密宗律。

    9.論:除阿毘達磨俱舍等論之外,北傳更有大乘論。

    Dharma Talk: The Importance Of Finding Our True Nature


    English Dharma Talk at KMSPKS:
     
    The Importance Of Finding Our True Nature

    Speaker: Venerable Hyon Gak Sunim
    Date: 25th of April 07 (Wed)
    Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
    Venue: Ven Hong Choon Memorial Hall (4th Flr ,Hall of No Form)
    Free Admission
     
    Other events for April & May:
     
     
     

     


    Grand Puja Blessings of All Infinite Buddhas by H.H. the 101st Gaden Tripa Lungri Namgyel Rinpoche

    Puja Blessings and Initiations given by H.H. 101st Gaden Tripa (the thone holder of pure Gelup lineage) from 20-22 May 2007 at Suntec City.
     
    Details pls refer to the link below:
     
     

    Grand Puja Blessings of All Infinite Buddhas

    From the authentic & unbroken lineage of the King of Dharma, Lama Tzong Khapa

    Specially conducted by the

    His Holiness the 101st GadenTripa Lungri Namgyel Rinpoche & 18 Lamas from Gaden Shartse Monastery

    Blissfully Organized by the Gaden Shartse Dro-Phen Ling

    Venue

    Suntec International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Level 4 – Hall 402

     Date: 20-22 May 2007