New Centre Fund Raising
Project
A Sincere Appeal
Palyul Nyingma
Buddhist Association is the brain child of HH Penor Rinpoche.
Rinpoche is the 11th throne holder of the Palyul
Lineage of Nyingma. He is one of the last surviving adept in
this era who has been trained traditionally in Tibet under many
renowned Tibetan teachers. Throughout the Buddhist community, he
is respected for his vast knowledge and accomplishment and for
the integrity and strength with which he upholds the Buddhist
teachings.
HH Penor
Rinpoche’s presence exhibits tremendously love and compassion
and with faith, seeing him is like looking at a real BUDDHA.
Therefore, it is our wish that Rinpoche and his contingent of
monks would continue to spend an extended period of time in
Singapore to expound the precious dharma. However, such a
possibility is usually constrained due to space limitation in
our current location.
After much
aspiration prayers coupled with faith and patience, our wish is
a step closer to reality. The Palyul Nyingma Buddhist
Association has recently acquired a new property at 721 Geylang
Road. The new premise is a 2 storey freehold landed property,
conveniently accessible and is within walking distance from Paya
Lebar MRT.
Aside from the
hope to have Rinpoche in Singapore for a longer period, our
intention to relocate is to move away from the heart of Geylang
to an environment which is more conducive for dharma practice.
In addition, it is our wish that the new location, being much
bigger in size, will be able to accommodate more devotees during
our regular dharma activities.
In view of our
noble venture, we are extending our sincere invitation to you to
assist us in our various fundraising avenues. This is also a
golden opportunity to acquire merit for oneself and a way to
extend compassion to all sentient beings by upholding and
spreading the dharma in a beneficial way.
Our target is to
raise S$1300,000. This
amount is to cover our building and renovation cost, including
dharma items which are necessary to transform the building into
a full fledge dharma centre. The breakdowns of cost are as
follows:
Property +
Relevant Fees: $ 800,000
Renovation: $ 400,000 (
Est.)
Dharma Items: $ 100,000 ( Est.)
Total Amt required: $1300,000 ( Est.)
These are the
various ways where you can assist us:
1.
Contribution to building
A. We proposed the scheme to encourage every sponsor to contribute a
minimum of S$50, being the cost of 1 sq. ft. of the premises and as our new
premise is 2,000 sq. ft., we hope to secure sufficient supporters and
contributors to meet our target.
B. Roof
Tile
For every roof
tile sponsored, we will take the liberty to engrave your name on the underside
of each tile. Each roof tile cost $20.
2.
Contribution
to Dharma Items
A. Deer
and Dharma Wheel
This is the traditional image
of two kneeling dear sitting on either side of an eight-spoked Dharma Wheel.
They are often seen on the roofs of temples and above the gates of monasteries.
We will place one set on the roof of our building. Donation of $15,000 is
required to cover cost of material, workmanship and related logistics.
B.
Guru Padmasambhava
Statue
This will be the main statue at the shrine hall. According to Tibetan belief,
Guru Padmasambhava is regarded as the second Buddha of this era and is a
manifestation of Amitabha Buddha. He is particularly powerful when negative
emotions are strong and confusion is great. Great Masters call upon him for help
when faced with crisis. He has vowed to come and remove sufferings in this world
on the tenth day of every month.
Donation is required to cover
cost of materials, artwork, cost of preparation and related logistics. Estimate
sum: 20K.
C. Dharma Text
We are purchasing the complete
17 volumes text of Shakyamuni’s first teaching. Donation of $500 per volume will
cover materials, printing and related logistics.
D.
Guru Padmasambhava
mini statues (1000 pieces)
There will be 1000 Guru Padmasambhava statues to be placed by the wall of the
main shrine hall. Sponsorship for each Guru Padmasambhava is $150/member/year
and $180/non-member/year.
E.
Green Tara mini
statues (500 pieces)
Green Tara is regarded as the principal female embodiment of
enlightenment in Mahayana Buddhism. Prayer to green
Tara is believed to promote growth, solve practical problems and protects our
everyday world.
Sponsorship for each green Tara is $150/member/year and $180/non-member/year.
F. Medicine Buddha
mini statues (200 pieces)
Medicine Buddha is the
manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Medicine Buddha
is depicted as being dark blue in color, the color of the healing gem lapis
lazuli. The ancient teachings tell us that seeing an image of the Medicine
Buddha can confer inconceivable benefits. Sponsorship for each medicine Buddha
is $150/member/year and $180/non-member/year.
G. Zambala mini
statues (200 pieces)
Zambala is the
highest of 8 levels Bodhisattvas who provides the opportunity for devotees to
sow ‘Seed Money’ so that they will have a constant supply of fortune to
facilitate their practice of generosity. Zambala is not to be mistaken as a
worldly God. He possesses remarkable power to free sentient beings from poverty
and starvation and guides them towards ultimate Buddhahood.
Sponsorship for each Zambaha is $150/member/year and $180/non-member/year.
H. Vajrasattva mini
statues (100 pieces)
Vajrasattva is the main deity
employed for practices whose purpose is purification of negative karma.
Vajrasattva is white in color, signifying his immaculate purity, and he holds a
vajra and a bell. Sponsorship for each Vajrasattva is $150/member/year and
$180/non-member/year.
3.
Contribution to daily running cost of the centre
A.
Regular Donation
We welcome your monthly
donation to aid in our daily running cost. You may choose any one of the
package below:
Monthly contribution packages
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Single ($30)
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Couple ($50)
§
Family ($108)
PS: We are in
the process of looking into automatic GIRO deduction.
B. Guru Padmasambhava
Copper pendants for sale
The Guru Padmasambhava pendants, exquisitely encased and cast in pure copper
were consecrated with the heart mantras of Guru Rinpoche, Dharma pills and
pieces of H.H. Penor Rinpoche’s robes, together with the Tendu Rilbu
pill. The Tendu Rilbu pill is an extraordinary substance of protection
from different diseases, demons, defilements and impurities. Each pendent is on
sale at $140.
If
you wish to make a donation, kindly send a cheque that is made
payable to “Palyul Nyingma Buddhist Association” to
17H Lorong 15 Geylang Singapore 388608, please indicate your
name(s) and the specific contribution(s) together with your
contract number for our reference, Alternatively, you can come
personally to our centre for registrations and payments.
If you have any
enquiries regarding any of the above, please call us at
67429261.
Our resident
spiritual advisor, Khenpo Jurme Kunzang Rinpoche,
will make regular prayers to
all kind sponsors, with dedications for good health, long life
and progress in their dharma practice.
We would like to
take this opportunity to thank you for your kind donation in one
way or another and look forward to seeing you at our regular
prayer sessions. |
